Everybody: Ancestry.com has Historical Newspapers, 1786-2002, This represents an assortment of U.S. newspapers. The surname Knibbs produced 304 references in various newspapers, I was delighted to learn from the Portsmouth (N.H.) Herald of 5 Nov 1923 that a building permit was issued to Charles Knibbs, roofing to cost $3,000.00, on Hampton Road, Essex, New Hampshire. Unfortunately, I don't think this is one of my Charles'. Ritchie