James KNIBBS below is the 2xg.grandfather of Ana Knibbs-Rizzo from New York. Ana is also the g.grand-niece of Royal B KNIBBS, listed further down. Don KNIBBS, James. The funeral of James Knibbs, late superintend of the Fire alarm telegraph system, was held this afternoon from the family residence of 34 Grand St.,Rev. R.D. Williamson of the United Presbyterian Church officiating. The obsequies were largely attended, delegations from the Masonic bodies, The Odd Fellows and the Fire department .being present. Here were beautiful floral tributes from friends and organizations. Apollo Commandery sent a fac-smile of its badge. Mount Zion Lodge F. and A.M., gave a Masonic emblem Floral piece. The Read steamer Company presented a facsimile of it's badge and appropriate pieces sent by Athenian Lodge and the Encampment. In addition to these pieces there were numerous floral tributes from many friends. The Empire Male Quartet, including Ben Franklin, Ed Humphrey, Fred C. Comstock and James Laing sang at the house and at the grave. At the residence the selections were " Lead Kindly Light" and, "Apide With Me," At the grave the quartet sang in th Masonic burial service " O Solemn Strikes the Funeral Chapel and " My heavenly Home" The Bearers were Frank C. Morey and Melvin S. Marble, representing Mount Zion Lodge. Assistant Chief James H. Loyd and John N. Squires , representing the Fire department and Charles F. Hilke and George L. Harger, representing Athenian Lodge. And W.W. Lee and George M. Payfer, representing the Encampment, M[?].O.O.F. The Masonic burial service was conducted at the grave in Oakwood cemetery under the direction of Mr. Master Anaon R. Thompson. Delegations from the Masonic and Odd Fellows bodies and from the companies of the fire department were present at the grave. The members of the Araba Read steamer Company, of which the deceased was an organizer and it's first engineer attend the funeral. At a meeting of the company last evening a committee was named to draft revolutions of respect. The captains of the fire Department met and decided to send delegations from each company to the funeral. (from The Troy Times, April 17, 1901. Submitted by an unnamed contributor). KNIBBS, James. James Knibbs, Superintendent of the Troy (NY) fire alarm system and for many years engineer of the Arba Read Steamer Company in that city, died at his home there yesterday. He was stricken with paralysis a few days ago. Mr. Knibbs was born in England in 1828 and came to this country in 1840. He was twice married, his second wife surviving him. His only son died several years ago. Mr. Knibbs was very prominent in Masonic and Odd fellows circles, but was best known throughout the country by his invention of what is known as the "Knibbs Run Around" This is an attachment to steam fire engines which prevents a waste of water and saves the hose and suction pipes" The Run Around "was utilized almost everywhere, and by the advice of counsel he brought suits against many municipalities. Many of the latter settled for large sums, but the City of New York defended the action. Recently a verdict was given in the United states court for nearly $1,000,000 in the favor of the persons to whom Mr. Knibbs assigned his invention. One of these is ex-collector of customs Thomas Murphy of New York. (from The New York Times, April 17,1901. Submitted by an unnamed contributor). NOTE: There is one inaccurate part to this. He had a second son named William H. alive at the time of his death. KNIBBS, Royal B. Died on the 19th Royal B., youngest son of Ja's & Rhoda A. Knibbs, age 1 year & 2 mths, funeral today at 3:00pm from the residence of it's parents 47 Grand Division St. (from The Troy NY Daily Whig, Aug. 20, 1857, 2.6. Submitted by an unnamed contributor). KNIBBS, Royal B. Lines suggested by the death of the infant son of Ja's & Rhoda A, Harvey. Dear Parents, wipe away your flowing tears Suppress each rising sigh, And then, by faith, behold me here, Beyond the bright blue sky. In the dear savior's loving arms Reclining on his breast You little one, from sorrow free Shall here securely rest I'm sure you would not wish me back an heir to sin & pain When I am free from every care, And with my savior reign. But you dear parents, you will, come, Your little one to see; Look forward, then, with cheerful hope, for soon you follow me But a few fleeting years at most, Before your summons will come; And then we'll meet, to part no more In our eternal home. I was not sent to the earth to dwell And toil, & weep, and sigh But only lent you for awhile, To lure you to the sky The little bud you loved so well Just bursting into bloom, " Was sent to show how sweet a flow'r In Paradise would bloom." August 21st, C.D.J (from TheTroy NY Daily Whig, August 24, 1857, 2.5. Submitted by an unnamed contributor).