Dates in original message were incorrect. ----------------------------------------------------------- Anybody know who the parents of Hezekiah Weed and Ruth Waterbury, are? Their son, Jonas Weed, b. Mar 1760?, married Abigail Knapp, b. ca1752 [1757?], daughter of Nathaniel and [1st wife] Jemima (Ward) Knapp. Also need the siblings of Jonas with vitals and sources. Thanks, Fritz

If anyone has a copy of "Ye Town of Greenwich" (1911), by Spencer P Mead, can you take a look in the Weed and Waterbury Sections and see if Hezekiah Weed b. 1722, and married Ruth Waterbury, is indicated. Need the parents names for both. Hezekiah and Ruth's son, Jonas, married Abigail Knapp daughter of Nathaniel and Jemima (Ward) Knapp. Need this info to complete a Family Group Record. Ruth Waterbury's parents have been indicated as being David and Mary (Sturges) Waterbury and also as Joseph and Hannah (Fountain) Waterbury. I believe her to be a daughter of David and Mary (Sturges) Waterbury, but have nothing concrete in that regard. Any and all help appreciated. Fritz

>Having spent several years in the then Federal Republic of Germany (courtesy >of Uncle Sam), I met many Germans who assumed I was of German descent. The >Germans do not have the English "silent K". They pronouce the first "k" in a >word. For that time in germany I was Hauptmann Kuh-nap. > >Vince Knapp We lived in Germany (tho not with Uncle Sam) for four years. Our son's teacher in his German Kindergarten was Tante (Aunt) Knapp, prounounced Kuh-nap (with the "a" short as in ahh). Knapp is a very common name in Germany and my Knapp ancestors are all German. They immigrated to southern Ohio (mainly Scioto Co.) and their name was anglicized about the time of WWI. I was about to unscribe from this list since the only messages seem to deal with 18th century Knapps from New England. Are there any other German Knapps who arrived mid-19th century?? Ann Daniels

Are you sure that it is WEED not WOOD ? Or to be on the safe side, look at Wood as an alternate spelling. I have Woods who married Meads who also married Knapps. Sarah

Anybody know who the parents of Hezekiah Weed and Ruth Waterbury, are? Their son, Jonas Weed, b. Mar 1760?, married Abigail Knapp, b. ca1852 [1857?], daughter of Nathaniel and [1st wife] Jemima (Ward) Knapp. Also need the siblings of Jonas with vitals and sources. Thanks, Fritz

[email protected] wrote: > Knap is actually pronounced "kah nop" in the old country ..... Here in West Michigan, USA, where I live there is another Knapp family as well. When I met her I introduced myself to the Mrs. as Wyatt Knapp (I pronounced it "nap") she said, "Oh, thats my last name too...except in our family we pronounce it "Kuh-nap." I wondered about how our two families came down through the generations related somewhere back there, but the pronounciation changing somewhere along the way. Is there any evidence for how it was originally pronounced, and why some changed it. Do we know how the Nicholas Knapp/early families pronounced it. And also, there are so many stories about the derivation of the name. Did that evolve independantly in various countries? I don't think I believe the A.A. Knapp Explanation of "Cneop" Old English for "hill" being the derivation. -Wyatt Knapp

Does anyone have a clue to family of Mary A. KNAPP who married Nathan/Nathaniel West. He was born circa 1787 in KY and moved to OH., where he died circa 1855. Nathan/Nathaniel's father was John West, JR. Other siblings were born in Berkeley, VA. [email protected]

Having spent several years in the then Federal Republic of Germany (courtesy of Uncle Sam), I met many Germans who assumed I was of German descent. The Germans do not have the English "silent K". They pronouce the first "k" in a word. For that time in germany I was Hauptmann Kuh-nap. Vince Knapp

My Joseph KNAPP was born when the "Massachusetts murderer" was about 45-50 years old, and perhaps spent some time in Sing Sing, although he was later a church deacon. I know he was in Canestio, Steuben Co NY in 1860 and claimed to come from Delaware Co NY. Father and son? Looking for replies, Danny

Hi All, Through posting once and reading this board, I have found that Caleb Knapp of Greebrier County, WVA, bc1765 and married to Elizabeth Clendenin, is my ggggggrandfather. His son John is my gggggrandfather. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if and how this Caleb connects to Nicholas Knapp (#1). I just found out we will have to give up our computer in 5 days (due to job change), and it may be awhile before I can get online again. So any replys before then would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nancy McCoy P.S. Thanks to all who share their information, I have really enjoyed being on this list..

Seeking info on Joseph Knapp b 5 nov 1852 in Vanderburg Co,Ind. He died 11 jan 1929 in Britton,South Dakota..He married Margaret Dewald on 17 Apr 1876,in Faribault,Rice Co,Minn..His father is Poss John S. Knapp born in 1829 in Prussia.. Any info on him and his family would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks in advance

Stephen, According to the Salem VRs, John Francis was the son of Capt Joseph J KNAPP. in record of his execution. Also: KNAPP births John Francis, s. Joseph and Abigail, bp Sept 29, 1811.C.R.4 Joseph Jenkins, s Joseph J. and Abigail, bp Jan 2, 1803. C R 4. KNAPP marriages Joseph T (J. Int) and Abigail Phippen, June 10m 1798. Homer _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

The following passage is from "Dictionary of Culprits and Criminals" by George C. Kohn, The Scarecrow Press, Inc., Metuchen, N.J., & London, 1986. "KNAPP, Joseph (c. 1770-1830). Massachusetts murderer. On the night of April 6, 1830, Joseph, his brother John, and Richard Crowinshield clubbed and stabbed retired sea captain Joseph White to death. They had conspired to rob the captain of his hoarded money. Crowinshield, already having a bad reputation, was questioned and put in jail. A fellow prisoner, after learining of the crime from Crowinshield, wrote a letter to extort money from the Knapp brothers. The police seized the letter and arrested the Knapps. Joseph confessed and was promised immunity if he testified against the others. Crowinshield hanged himself in his cell, and John was found guilty and hanged without his brother's testimony. Daniel Webster, the prosecutor, said Joseph had consequently lost his immunity because he failed to testify against his brohter. Joseph was tried, convicted, and hanged, despite a public outcry against his conviction, termed "vindictive" by many." (See p. 203). Query: Of what line of descent are the brothers Knapp, Joseph and John? Does anyone know the names of their parents and siblings? -Stephen ***************************************************************************** Stephen Emery Researching my ancestors University of Louisville Family names: Emery, Garris, Hektor, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Hill, Horton, Knapp, Kubik, Kundrata, Louisville, KY Lee, Leport, Pipher, Warner, Woolsey "Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated." - Mark Twain

Anyone know which Elizabeth this is? Fritz? In Watertown, MA in the Old Burying Ground Cemetary, which I visited today..... Found one small stone "Elizabeth Knap" then at the "foot" of that stone was Elizabeth Knapp, wife of James Knapp, 1713-1716, in her 25th year. It appears that the second stone was placed at a later date because the death year was such a broad range. Her years does not fit in with my Elizabeth Warren Knapp wife of James Knapp. Anyone have an idea? Best, Karin

I found this in LDS FHC Film # 0003054 This film has multiple & sundry records about Connecticut. I was looking for another surname and came across these entries. There may be more entries but I wasn't looking for Knapp in it Old burying ground in New Fairfield Ct Tombstone inscription In memory of Doct. Isaac Knapp who died March 5 1838 aged 68 years. In memory of Amy, wife of Doct. Isaac Knapp who died Feb 27 1848 aged 67 years Record of Marriage Feb 7 1758 Thos. Knap of Norfolk & Lowis Bass Hope this helps someone Leslie

I found this lone Knapp girl in a cemetary in WV, no other Knapps there. Wonder if they were just passing through. Mount Olive Cemetary, Jackson co, WV FERRAL KNAPP, dau of G.L.& F.Z. KNAPP, d.Oct 08,1916 Might be interesting to someone to see other names there. Priscilla http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/cemetery/mtolive.html

Dear JoeKeR63, You "obviously" have always known how to use a computer and know how to send an informative message or reply. I envy you because you never had to go through the experience of being a "newbie" like I did. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, June 13, 1998 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [KNAPP-L] Fwd: Knapp/Chase Genealogy >you obviously havent learned how to use a computer........why are we ALL >reading this stuff????????? > >

Karin I believe I sent you my snail mail address and said Shepard Knapp is in my genealogy line. If you did not get it please let me know when you have the time. Would appreciate what you have on Taunton VR and Shepard Knapp. Patricia [email protected] wrote: > > As you know, I offered to return to the library to have a re-look at the book > written by Shepard Knapp about his family Memoirs with pages of genealogy. I > have gotten the info and I don't know if it holds any keys to his descendants. > There is no mention of Moses. (sorry guys) > > I apologize for not putting this letter up sooner. I have had relations here > from Ireland for the past two weeks and some of us know there is a life beyond > the net. I guess you guys were getting impatient (some of you, we won't point > fingers). LOL > > At any rate, this is what I have to say. I have photocopied about 17 pages. > All the genealogy pages. I have the introductory pages that led to Shepard's > writing of the Memoirs (gotten from his grandmother's journal). He has a tree > that begins with Jonathan Knapp (1752-1838), farmer of Cummington, Mass. (He > was 4th generation from Aaron, who was in Taunton, Mass. in 1643) m. Persis > Melvin (1759-1835), daughter of Jacob. (She was 3rd generation from John of > Concord, Mass., who was born in 1656). He notes his Knapp beginnings and then > seems to run through his direct line. Samuel (1) of Taunton m. May 26, 1687, > Elizabeth Cobb b Feb 10, 1670 listing his 8 children and following the line of > Samuel (2), Jonathan (1) of Raynham m. Abiah Thrasher. The last birth on this > info is 1933. The author of this book was born 1873 in New York. He died Jan > 11, 1946. It is a privately printed book and the whole book is typed on a > typewriter. > > There is one page with info on Aron (his spelling) Knapp and other names > connected are de Forest and Spring. They appear to have lived in New York. > > If anyone is interested in the info that I have photocopied, I will forward > copies by snail mail, if they send me their addresses. If I was descended > from this line, I can only say, I would be interested in the info. I did not > photocopy the stories that he wrote about his family memories. I do not > remember how long that was but if interested, I can go back and get some of > that info. > > Like I said, it is appears to be one line but has info on siblings and other > notes. I found it interesting, even though it is not my line. > > Also, whomever wanted the Chace/Chase family info. I photocopied the VR's of > the births, marriages and deaths of Taunton, MA I suspect, it was Pat. I > will forward by snail mail upon receipt of address. > > Sorry for not being able to get back to you all sooner. > > I am here, if there are questions or comments. > > Best, > Karin -- Patricia Knapp [email protected] Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Let me know which Cd this is on. I may have it . Spirit

Don't worrry about how long it takes, I have nothing but time, sweetie. Love, Spirit