Isaac Stratton

Isaac Stratton and Amos Utley on 18 March 1825 witnessed the purchase of property located in Claridon, Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss to Sarah Shanklin for $60. Described as lots 8 and 10.¹

Citations

1. [S2154] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 2: 378-379, Joshua B Bearss To Sarah Shanklin; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-2JKS?i=250&cat=252960 : accessed 6 Jun 2018.)

James Kilbourne

James Kilbourne surveyed the plat of Claridon, Marion County, OhioG, made, published and directed to be recorded on 3 August 1821 by Joshua Baker Bearss.^1,2

James Kilbourne and John N. Sloan on 16 October 1822 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss to Sally Tuller for $144. Described as the part of the West half of NE quarter of section 26 and the East half of the NE quarter of section 27, Township 5 South and Range 16 East that was south of the center line of Clinton Street in the town of Calridon. Note: Joshua Bearss did not own the West half of NE quarter of section 26. He did in fact own the West half of NW quarter of section 26 which is probably what was meant here.³

James Kilbourne and John Y. Tharp on 10 January 1827 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Byron Kilbourne for $100. Described as the South part of the West half of the NE quarter of section 27 Township 5 in Range 16. 51 Acres.⁴

James Kilbourne and R. W. Coles on 8 February 1827 witnessed the purchase of property located in Claridon, Marion County, OhioG, by Joshua Baker Bearss from Sally Fuller and Sarah Fuller.⁵

Citations

1. [S2133] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 1: 3-4, Plat of Town of Claridon; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-2VCV?i=7&cat=252960 : accessed 24 May 2018.)
2. [S2148] Marion County, Ohio, Town Plats, 1: 1, Plat of Claridon; digital image, "Town plats, 1821-1880", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-9943-MZGX?i=16&cat=250689 : accessed 1 Jun 2018.)
3. [S2156] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 2: 391, Joshua B Bearss To Sally Tuller; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-2N4Y?i=257&cat=252960 : accessed 11 Jun 2018.)
4. [S2157] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 2: 390-391, Joshua B Bearss To Byron Kilbourne; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-2NQR?i=256&cat=252960 : accessed 11 Jun 2018.)
5. [S2183] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 319-320, Joshua B Bearss from Sally Fuller; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-RSF?i=165&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

John Y. Tharp

John Y. Tharp and James Kilbourne on 10 January 1827 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Byron Kilbourne for $100. Described as the South part of the West half of the NE quarter of section 27 Township 5 in Range 16. 51 Acres.¹

John Y. Tharp and Ebenezer Jr. Lewis on 24 December 1829 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Isaac Gloyd and John Gloyd for $343. Described as a parcel beginning nine perches south? and 4 tenths of perch east of the corners of sections 22,23,26 then South 62 perches, then East 24 perches, then South 32.1 perches on the street of the town of Claridon, then East 10 perches, then south 6 perches, then East 4 perches, then South 8 perches, then East 80 perches, then North 108 perches and then West 70.6 perches to the beginning . Containing 53 Acres and 27 Perches.²

John Y. Tharp and Ira Lewis on 19 April 1830 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to William Robinson for $115. Described as the South half of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section 15 of Township 4 of Range 16 South. 40 Acres. Filed 6 Aug 1830 and recorded 9 Aug 1830.³

Citations

1. [S2157] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 2: 390-391, Joshua B Bearss To Byron Kilbourne; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-2NQR?i=256&cat=252960 : accessed 11 Jun 2018.)
2. [S2185] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 3: 220-222, Joshua B Bearss To John Gloyd and Issac Gloyd; digital image, "Deeds, v. 3-4 1829-1832", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-5WZT?i=109&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)
3. [S2186] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 3: 423-424, Joshua B Bearss To John Gloyd and Issac Gloyd; digital image, "Deeds, v. 3-4 1829-1832", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-5WGH?i=211&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

Roswell Tuller

John N. Sloan

John N. Sloan and James Kilbourne on 16 October 1822 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss to Sally Tuller for $144. Described as the part of the West half of NE quarter of section 26 and the East half of the NE quarter of section 27, Township 5 South and Range 16 East that was south of the center line of Clinton Street in the town of Calridon. Note: Joshua Bearss did not own the West half of NE quarter of section 26. He did in fact own the West half of NW quarter of section 26 which is probably what was meant here.¹

Citations

1. [S2156] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 2: 391, Joshua B Bearss To Sally Tuller; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-2N4Y?i=257&cat=252960 : accessed 11 Jun 2018.)

Michael Alspach

Michael Alspach and Hector Pettibone on 29 April 1828 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Milo D. Pettibone for $10. Described as the North part of the South East quarter of Section 34 in Township 5, Range 16 South in the Delaware District, commence at the North West corner of said section, then South 60 perches, then East 160 perches.¹

Citations

1. [S2158] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 2: 591-592, Joshua B Bearss To Milo D Pettibone; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-2JKY?i=364&cat=252960 : accessed 15 Jun 2018.)

Hector Pettibone

Hector Pettibone and Michael Alspach on 29 April 1828 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Milo D. Pettibone for $10. Described as the North part of the South East quarter of Section 34 in Township 5, Range 16 South in the Delaware District, commence at the North West corner of said section, then South 60 perches, then East 160 perches.¹

Citations

1. [S2158] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 2: 591-592, Joshua B Bearss To Milo D Pettibone; digital image, "Deeds, v. 1-2 1821-1829", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-2JKY?i=364&cat=252960 : accessed 15 Jun 2018.)

Ebenezer Jr. Lewis

Ebenezer Jr. Lewis on 4 September 1827 purchased property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Ebenezer Lewis and Elizabeth Lewis. Witnessed by Joshua Baker Bearss.¹

Ebenezer Jr. Lewis and John Y. Tharp on 24 December 1829 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Isaac Gloyd and John Gloyd for $343. Described as a parcel beginning nine perches south? and 4 tenths of perch east of the corners of sections 22,23,26 then South 62 perches, then East 24 perches, then South 32.1 perches on the street of the town of Claridon, then East 10 perches, then south 6 perches, then East 4 perches, then South 8 perches, then East 80 perches, then North 108 perches and then West 70.6 perches to the beginning . Containing 53 Acres and 27 Perches.²

Citations

1. [S109] Jane Peppler, extractor, "Marion County, Ohio Deed Book Volume 5 (1832-1835)," index, Allen L. Potts, Heritage Pursuit Marion County Ohio (http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/deedind.htm : accessed 9 Mar 2008), entry for.
2. [S2185] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 3: 220-222, Joshua B Bearss To John Gloyd and Issac Gloyd; digital image, "Deeds, v. 3-4 1829-1832", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-5WZT?i=109&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

Ira Lewis

Ira Lewis and John Y. Tharp on 19 April 1830 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to William Robinson for $115. Described as the South half of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section 15 of Township 4 of Range 16 South. 40 Acres. Filed 6 Aug 1830 and recorded 9 Aug 1830.¹

Citations

1. [S2186] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 3: 423-424, Joshua B Bearss To John Gloyd and Issac Gloyd; digital image, "Deeds, v. 3-4 1829-1832", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-5WGH?i=211&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

R. W. Coles

R. W. Coles and James Kilbourne on 8 February 1827 witnessed the purchase of property located in Claridon, Marion County, OhioG, by Joshua Baker Bearss from Sally Fuller and Sarah Fuller.¹

Citations

1. [S2183] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 319-320, Joshua B Bearss from Sally Fuller; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L937-RSF?i=165&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

Jacob Shaffer

Jacob Shaffer and Barbery Shaffer on 5 April 1830 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, by Joshua Baker Bearss from William Robinson and Latitia Robinson.¹

Citations

1. [S2184] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 320-321, Joshua B Bearss from William Robinson; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-RDT?i=166&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

Barbery Shaffer

Barbery Shaffer and Jacob Shaffer on 5 April 1830 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, by Joshua Baker Bearss from William Robinson and Latitia Robinson.¹

Citations

1. [S2184] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 320-321, Joshua B Bearss from William Robinson; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-RDT?i=166&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

Alanson Packard

Alanson Packard and Phineas Packard on 30 May 1832 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Henry Parcel for $650. Described as the South half of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section 15 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres and also Lot 1 in location 2 in Section 22 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 112 Acres. Filed 10 Mar 1834 and recorded 25 Mar 1834.¹

Alanson Packard and Samuel Littlefield on 15 June 1832 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, by Joshua Baker Bearss from J.B Packard and Eunice Packard.²

Alanson Packard and Phineas Packard on 5 March 1834 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Henry Parcel for $500. Described as the West half of the North West quarter of Section 29 in Township 4 South of Range 17, containing 80 Acres. Filed Mar 10 1834 and recorded Mar 25 1834.³

Citations

1. [S2217] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 664-665, Joshua B Bearss to Henry Parcel; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G937-5999-6?i=346&cat=252960 : accessed 26 Jul 2018.)
2. [S2222] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 6: 175, Joshua B Bearss from J B Packard; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-5Y1H?i=450&cat=252960 : accessed 26 Jul 2018.)
3. [S2187] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 663-664, Joshua B Bearss to Henry Parcel; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G937-599Q-S?i=345&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

Phineas Packard

Phineas Packard and Alanson Packard on 30 May 1832 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Henry Parcel for $650. Described as the South half of the West half of the South East Quarter of Section 15 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres and also Lot 1 in location 2 in Section 22 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 112 Acres. Filed 10 Mar 1834 and recorded 25 Mar 1834.¹

Phineas Packard and Alanson Packard on 5 March 1834 witnessed the purchase of property located in Marion County, OhioG, from Joshua Baker Bearss and Susannah Mann?? to Henry Parcel for $500. Described as the West half of the North West quarter of Section 29 in Township 4 South of Range 17, containing 80 Acres. Filed Mar 10 1834 and recorded Mar 25 1834.²

Citations

1. [S2217] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 664-665, Joshua B Bearss to Henry Parcel; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G937-5999-6?i=346&cat=252960 : accessed 26 Jul 2018.)
2. [S2187] Marion County, Ohio, Deed Book, 5: 663-664, Joshua B Bearss to Henry Parcel; digital image, "Deeds, v. 5-6 1832-1835", Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G937-599Q-S?i=345&cat=252960 : accessed 3 Jul 2018.)

John Knapp

John Knapp was born on 28 July 1738 in Stamford, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG.¹ He was the son of Moses Knapp and Jemima Willard.²

John Knapp married Ruth Gregory in 1759.^3,4

John Knapp on 14 January 1802 sold property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, to Levi Knapp for $150. Described as a certain piece of land in Danbury at Pembrook containing three acres? staked off. Bounded on the East, by the Highway and John Knapp's land, on the North and West by more of John Knapp's land and on the South in part by John Knapp's land and part by Capt. Paul Hamilton's land. Witnessed by Sarah Cooke and Joseph P Cooke.⁵

John Knapp on 26 July 1810 sold property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, to Levi Knapp for $150. Described as two pieces of land in Danbury at Pembrook. The first piece containing about one acre with John Knapp's dwelling house on it. Bounded on the West by the Highway, On the South and East by Hoah Hoyt's land and on the North by Stephen Hamilton's land. The Second piece containing about half an acre. Bounded on the West by the Highway, On the South and East by John Knapp's other land, and on the North by Levi Knapp's other land. Witnessed by Daniel B. Cooke and Jepe Hoyt.⁶

John Knapp died before 7 September 1810 in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG.⁷

On 7 September 1810 the Court of Probate, Danbury, Fairfield Country, ConnecticutG, granted permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of John Knapp to Levi Knapp and Ruth Gregory.⁷

On 9 September 1810 in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, Joseph Moss White and Stephen Comstock appraised the estate of John Knapp. There was $180.07 of personal property and $660.93 of real estate for a total of 841.63.⁸

On 13 December 1810 in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, Joseph Moss White and Stephen Comstock appraised the estate of John Knapp. There was an additional $15.42 in personal property reported.⁹

Citations

1. [S110] Evie Nichols Miller, 503 Street Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA, USA 71457, compiler, "Knapp Ancestral File"; AFN: 8M0J-PD, Ancestral File, 4.19. Hereinafter cited as "Knapp Ancestral File."
2. [S360] Descendants of Nicholas Knapp Generation 4, online http://rootsweb.com/~ctfairfi/stamford/knapp_data2.htm, Author Fritz Knapp, Downloaded 11 Dec 2004
3. [S110] Evie Nichols Miller, 503 Street Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA, USA 71457, "Knapp Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN: P3D4-5K.
4. [S1344] Probate Court (Danbury District), Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 434-436, John Knapp; FHL microfilm 4028.
5. [S544] Town of Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Register of Deeds, 10: 335, Levi Knapp John Knapp, 15 Jan 1802; FHL microfilm 4010.
6. [S559] Town of Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Register of Deeds, 14: 547, Levi Knapp John Knapp, 31 Jul 1810; FHL microfilm 4012.
7. [S1897] Danbury District, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 390-391, John Knapp; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-992K-YDYH?i=207&cat=358963 , path United States, Connecticut, Fairfield, Danbury - Probate records -> v. 10-11 1808-1814 -> Image 208 : accessed 2 Feb 2018.)
8. [S1898] Danbury District, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 395-396, John Knapp; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-992K-YDY2?i=209&cat=358963 , path United States, Connecticut, Fairfield, Danbury - Probate records -> v. 10-11 1808-1814 -> Image 210 : accessed 2 Feb 2018.)
9. [S1899] Danbury District, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 433, John Knapp; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-992K-YDT7?i=228&cat=358963 , path United States, Connecticut, Fairfield, Danbury - Probate records -> v. 10-11 1808-1814 -> Image 229 : accessed 2 Feb 2018.)

Ruth Gregory

Ruth Gregory was born between 1738 and 1740 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG.¹

Ruth Gregory was christened on 4 June 1741 in Wilton, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG.¹

Ruth Gregory married John Knapp, son of Moses Knapp and Jemima Willard, in 1759.^1,2

On 7 September 1810 Ruth Gregory and Levi Knapp were granted permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of John Knapp by the Court of Probate, Danbury, Fairfield Country, ConnecticutG.³

Citations

1. [S110] Evie Nichols Miller, 503 Street Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA, USA 71457, compiler, "Knapp Ancestral File"; AFN: P3D4-5K, Ancestral File, 4.19. Hereinafter cited as "Knapp Ancestral File."
2. [S1344] Probate Court (Danbury District), Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 434-436, John Knapp; FHL microfilm 4028.
3. [S1897] Danbury District, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 390-391, John Knapp; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-992K-YDYH?i=207&cat=358963 , path United States, Connecticut, Fairfield, Danbury - Probate records -> v. 10-11 1808-1814 -> Image 208 : accessed 2 Feb 2018.)

Samuel Knapp

Samuel Knapp was born in November 1761 in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG.¹ He was the son of John Knapp and Ruth Gregory.²

Samuel Knapp married Mary Lindsley in 1781.^3,4

Samuel Knapp resided in Harpersfield, Delaware County, New YorkG, in 1811.⁵

Samuel Knapp on 15 February 1811 gave interest in property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, by a quitclaim deed to Levi Knapp for $63. Described as a certain piece of land in Danbury at Pembrook containg about one and half acres. Bounded on the East by Levi Knapp's land, on the West by land set off to my Mother, Ruth Knapp as dower im my father's estate, on the South by Rith Knapp and John Knapp's land. It being the piece of land distributedd to Samuel Knapp out of the Estate of his father John Knapp. Witnessed by Abigail Crocker and Joseph P Cooke.⁵

Samuel Knapp died on 2 April 1829, at age 67, in Harpersfield, Delaware County, New YorkG.¹

Samuel Knapp was buried in North Harpersfield Cemetery, North Harpersfield, Delaware County, New YorkG,  .¹

Citations

1. [S1848] Find A Grave, database and images (http:/findagrave.com: ), memorial page for Samuel Knapp, number 67770279, Creator:J. J. Reber, Photo Charles & Wayne Holmes, accessed 22 Jan 2018. citing North Harpersfield Cemetery, North Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York.
2. [S1344] Probate Court (Danbury District), Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 434-436, John Knapp; FHL microfilm 4028.
3. [S2149] Horace Gillette Cleveland, A genealogy of Benjamin Cleveland : a great-grandson of Moses Cleveland, of Woburn, Mass., and a native of Canterbury, Windham County, Conn (Chicago: Printed for the compiler, 1879); digital image, Internet Archive (https://archive.org/details/genealogyofbenja00clev : accessed 2 Jun 2018).229.
4. [S2150] Find A Grave, database and images (http:/findagrave.com: ), memorial page for Mary Knapp, number 23143924, Creator:J. Marklein, Photo Shelley Mahnke, accessed 2 Jun 2018. citing Penfield Cemetery, Penfield, Lorain County, Ohio.
5. [S558] Town of Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Register of Deeds, 13: 761, Levi Knapp Samuel Knapp, 15 Feb 1811; FHL microfilm 4012.

Elizabeth Knapp

Citations

1. [S110] Evie Nichols Miller, 503 Street Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA, USA 71457, compiler, "Knapp Ancestral File"; AFN:C9L1-NF, Ancestral File, 4.19. Hereinafter cited as "Knapp Ancestral File."
2. [S1344] Probate Court (Danbury District), Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 434-436, John Knapp; FHL microfilm 4028.

Jehu Knapp

Jehu Knapp was born on 17 November 1767 in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG.¹ He was the son of John Knapp and Ruth Gregory.^1,2

Jehu Knapp was enumerated during 1810 on the 1810 U. S. census for Marcellus, Onondaga County, New YorkG, as head of family Jehu Knapp. Enumerated in this family were: 4 Free white males under 10 years old, 1 Free white males 10 thru 15 years old, 1 Free white males 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white males 26 thru 44 years old, 2 Free white females under 10 years old, 1 Free white females 10 thru 15 years old, 1 Free white females 26 thru 44 years old.³

Jehu Knapp died about 1857.¹

Citations

1. [S110] Evie Nichols Miller, 503 Street Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA, USA 71457, compiler, "Knapp Ancestral File"; AFN:WMXG-17, Ancestral File, 4.19. Hereinafter cited as "Knapp Ancestral File."
2. [S1344] Probate Court (Danbury District), Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 434-436, John Knapp; FHL microfilm 4028.
3. [S511] 1810 U. S. census, Onondaga County, New York, Marcellus, p. 55 (written), line 11, Jehu Knapp; digital image, Ancestry.com (http:/www.ancestry.com/ : accessed 8 May 2007; citing NARA microfilm publication M252, Roll 34

John Knapp

Citations

1. [S110] Evie Nichols Miller, 503 Street Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA, USA 71457, compiler, "Knapp Ancestral File"; AFN:WMXJ-9V, Ancestral File, 4.19. Hereinafter cited as "Knapp Ancestral File."
2. [S1344] Probate Court (Danbury District), Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 434-436, John Knapp; FHL microfilm 4028.

Chloe Knapp

Citations

1. [S1503] Patrick Barnum, A Family Tree of the BARNUM/BARNHAM Family Worldwide (http://www.barnum.org/ : accessed 31 Dec 2006), "Meetings of the Congregational Church of New Fairfield, Connecticut" Baptisms, Joseph Peck Pastor. July 1 [1770] Chloe, Daughter to John Knap of Danbury
2. [S1344] Probate Court (Danbury District), Connecticut, Probate Records, 10: 434-436, John Knapp; FHL microfilm 4028.
3. [S1504] Patrick Barnum, A Family Tree of the BARNUM/BARNHAM Family Worldwide (http://www.barnum.org/ : accessed 31 Dec 2006), "Meetings of the Congregational Church of New Fairfield, Connecticut" Marriages - Rev. Medad Rogers, Pastor. Joseph Maxfield & Cloe Knapp, both of Danbury Feb. 18, 1790
4. [S110] Evie Nichols Miller, 503 Street Maurice Lane, Natchitoches, LA, USA 71457, compiler, "Knapp Ancestral File"; AFN:WMXH-67, Ancestral File, 4.19. Hereinafter cited as "Knapp Ancestral File."

Levi Knapp

Levi Knapp was born on 1 May 1777 in Milford, New Haven County, ConnecticutG.¹ He was the son of John Knapp and Ruth Gregory.²

Levi Knapp on 6 January 1802 purchased property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, from Paul Hamilton, for $25. Described as a certain piece of land in Danbury at Pembrook containg about half an acre. Bounded on the North by John Knapp's land, on the east by the Highway, on the South by Paul Hamilton's land. it was staked off being 8 rods wide at the Highway and comming to a point at the West. It was 21 rods through the middle from the Highway to the point.. Witnessed by Betsy Benedict and Joseph P Cooke.³

Levi Knapp on 14 January 1802 purchased property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, from John Knapp for $150. Described as a certain piece of land in Danbury at Pembrook containing three acres? staked off. Bounded on the East, by the Highway and John Knapp's land, on the North and West by more of John Knapp's land and on the South in part by John Knapp's land and part by Capt. Paul Hamilton's land. Witnessed by Sarah Cooke and Joseph P Cooke.⁴

Levi Knapp on 15 March 1809 purchased property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, from, for $60. Described as a certain piece of land in Danbury at Pembrook containg two acres. Bounded on the East and North by the Highway, on the west and South by John Knapp's land.⁵

Levi Knapp was enumerated during 1810 on the 1810 U. S. census for Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, as head of family Levi Knapp. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males 26 thru 44 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 4 Free white females under 10 years old, 1 Free white females 26 thru 44 years old, 1 Free white females 45 years old and over.⁶

Levi Knapp on 26 July 1810 purchased property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, from John Knapp for $150. Described as two pieces of land in Danbury at Pembrook. The first piece containing about one acre with John Knapp's dwelling house on it. Bounded on the West by the Highway, On the South and East by Hoah Hoyt's land and on the North by Stephen Hamilton's land. The Second piece containing about half an acre. Bounded on the West by the Highway, On the South and East by John Knapp's other land, and on the North by Levi Knapp's other land. Witnessed by Daniel B. Cooke and Jepe Hoyt.⁷

On 7 September 1810 Levi Knapp and Ruth Gregory were granted permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of John Knapp by the Court of Probate, Danbury, Fairfield Country, ConnecticutG.⁸

Levi Knapp on 15 February 1811 obtained interest in property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, by quitclaim deed from Samuel Knapp for $63. Described as a certain piece of land in Danbury at Pembrook containg about one and half acres. Bounded on the East by Levi Knapp's land, on the West by land set off to my Mother, Ruth Knapp as dower im my father's estate, on the South by Rith Knapp and John Knapp's land. It being the piece of land distributedd to Samuel Knapp out of the Estate of his father John Knapp. Witnessed by Abigail Crocker and Joseph P Cooke.⁹

Levi Knapp on 19 August 1818 witnessed the transfer of interest in property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, by a quitclaim deed from Joshua Baker Bearss and Ruth B Knapp to Paul Hamilton for $26. Described as a certain piece of land in Danbury containg two acres. Bounded on the East in part by Paul Hamilton and in part by Thaddeus Hoyt's land, on the North by the Highway, on the west by Ruth Knapp's land and on the South by Paul Hamilton. Signed in New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹⁰

Levi Knapp on 19 August 1818 obtained interest in property located in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, by quitclaim deed from Joshua Baker Bearss and Ruth B Knapp for $5. Described as all the Estate of widow Ruth Knapp of Danbury both real and personal lying in Danbury. Witnessed by Chloe Hopkins and Samuel T Barnum, Justice of Peace,.¹¹

Levi Knapp was enumerated during 1820 on the 1820 U. S. census for Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, as head of family Levi Knapp. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males to 10 years old, 1 Free white males 26 to 45 years old, 1 Free white females to 10 years old, 2 Free white females 10 to 16 years old, 2 Free white females 16 to 26 years old, 2 Free white females 26 to 45 years old, 1 Number engaged in Manufacture.¹²

Levi Knapp was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, as head of family Levi Knapp. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males under 5 years old, 2 Free white males 5 to 10 years old, 1 Free white males 10 to 15 years old, 1 Free white males 50 to 60 years old, 1 Free white females 10 to 15 years old, 1 Free white females 40 to 50 years old, 1 Free white females 80 to 90 years old, 8 Total Persons.¹³

Levi Knapp was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, as head of family Levi Knapp. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 10 and under 15 years old, 2 Free white persons, males, at least 15 and under 20 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 60 and under 70 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 30 and under 40 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 50 and under 60 years old, 8 Total Persons, 3 Persons employed in Argriculture, 1 Persons employed in Manufacturing.¹⁴

Levi Knapp was enumerated on 27 August 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, as Levi Knapp, 73 years old, birthplace of Connecticut, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $5000.¹⁵

Levi Knapp was enumerated on 25 June 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG, as Levi Knapp, 80 years old, birthplace of Connecticut, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $2500, value of personal property $250.¹⁶

Levi Knapp died on 24 June 1867, at age 90, in Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG.¹

Levi Knapp was buried in Pembroke Cemetery, Danbury, Fairfield County, ConnecticutG,  .¹

Citations

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Joseph Sherbondy Coffman

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Fannie S Robertson

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2. [S127] 1860 U. S. census, Ionia County, Michigan, population schedule, Lyons, Pewamo post office, 141 (written), dwelling 1067, family 1019, Hugh Robertson; digital image, Ancestry.com (http:/www.ancestry.com/ : accessed 21 Jun 2017; citing NARA microfilm publication M653, Roll 546
3. [S129] 1870 U. S. census, Ionia County, Michigan, population schedule, Lyons, Pewamo post office, 8 (written), dwelling 57, family 58, John H Hopkins; digital image, Ancestry.com (http:/www.ancestry.com/ : accessed 22 Jun 2017; citing NARA microfilm publication M593, Roll 676
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