Hello as of now I don't have a connection to your Knapp's but you are in the right area.I have Meta Elizabeth Louise Holloway(my g-g-grandmother) born December 15, 1879 in Surrey England and she married my g-g-grandfather Matthew James Knapp born 1867 in Shoreditch,London,Middlesex,England. He was the son of Matthew Knapp born November 10, 1844 in Lamberth,Surrey,England and Charlotte last name unknown born in England. Matthew of 1844 also had the following children Louisa Knapp born 1869 and Edward (Known as Ted)Knapp born 1870 also in Shoreditch,London,Middlesex,England. Now my g-g- grandfather ended up in Canada, as the story is told by his daughter Gwendoline, because he was in a bar fight and thought he had killed a man and his father Matthew of 1844 a Tea Porter by trade put him on a boat and got him out of the country. Now Matthew James had been to New Zealand so I'm unsure if that is where he went at the time or if it was to Canada. He married Meta in Montreal,Quebec around 1899-1900.Matthew James loved to take pictures,play the piano and other musical instruments. He was also well written so we suspect he came from a good family.I have some info from LDS as to the parents of Matthew of 1844 but at this time have still found no solid proof. Matthew and Charlotte come from Matthew James bible which my aunt Gwendoline holds.Please respond as you are the first looking at the same area as me that I have run across. Melody(Knapp) Campagna http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/a/m/Melody-A-Campagna/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Ali Knapp <ali@fitworld.com> To: <KNAPP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 7:03 AM Subject: [KNAPP] New list Member > Hi - just joined your list so thought I'd introduce myself. > > I am a Knapp born in Farley Heath, Guildford, Surrey UK. I have five older > brothers. My Paternal Grandfather was Thomas Knapp born circa 1900, who > married Edith Jolly. I am going to start to trace back beyond him. If > anyone else shares an interest in this (very large!) branch of the Knapps, > please get in touch and I'll be happy to pass on what I discover. > > Also, any hints appreciated! > Ali > >