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- RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information...":
"Lydia, b. Greenwich. d. after 1796. m. Oct. 28, 1762, Horton Reynolds, second son of Gideon. -James. -John. -John. He b. 1734. d. 1797. Had Children: -Lydia -Charity -Bethia -Anna - Rachel -Mary (Polly) -Ruth, b. about 1778, m. Dec. 24, 1795, Ebenezer Knapp, Jr., -Horton. Horton Sr. was in the War of 1812. Sergeant Horton Reynolds who m. Lydia Knapp, daughter of Caleb Knapp, was a brother of Ambrose Reynolds and William Reynolds, three sons of Gideon Reynolds, who was b. in Greenwich in 1706.
Lydia was administrator of the will of her husband, Horton Reynolds, made Aug. 28, 1796. Proved May 2, 1797. Sergeant Horton Reynolds, son of Gideon, was b. 1737. d. 1797. m. Lydia Knapp. She is mentioned in the will of her father as Lydia Reynolds. Also, in the will of Sarah, widow of Capt. Jabez Mead as my niece. She is the daughter of Caleb Knapp and Clemence Mills. Lydia (Knap) Reynolds had Lydia, b. 1761. d. 1850. m. Dr. Elisha Deleher. Charity, b. 1765. d. 1806. m. Benonia Platt, Jr. Bertha, m. Nathaniel Sockett. Anna, b. 1772. d. 1852. m. David Hobby, Jr. Rachel, b. 1775. m. Zalmon Sanford. Mary (Polly), b. 1777. d. 1864. m. 1st Caleb Purdy. m. 2nd Stephen Warring. Ruth, b. 1778. m. Ezra B. or Ebenezer Knapp."
2. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), p. 514:
"Lydia (Knapp) Reynolds 4, Caleb 3, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp 2, William Rundle 1; resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, born ca 1745 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; died after 1796 - Aug. 23 1796 (will of Horton mentions her; will proved May 02 1797); parents: Caleb Knapp / Clemence. Mills; married: "before Oct. 28, 1762 ...in father's will as Lydia Reynolds," pg. 107 Reynolds, to Horton Reynolds "second son" of Gideon born: 1734 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, died 1797 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, parents: Gideon Reynolds / Hannah Todd; military: French & Indian War 1757, Rev. War Corporal - Capt. Joseph Hobby's Co. Ninth CT Militia under Gen. Wooster, l776-7. Became a Sergeant; wounded Battle of White Plains; religion: Congregational Church of Greenwich.
Children (Reynolds)5... [Lists 8 children b. abt 1761-1781.]
Sergeant Horton's brother Ambrose was executor of his estate. Lydia 4 was named in will of Sarah, wid of Capt. Jabez Mead, as "my niece, June 28, 1786."
References:
1. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pg. 25.
2. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich." See William 1. pg. 601.
3. HIST & DESC John& Sarah Reynolds. See John 1-1. pg. 107.
4. 1790 FEDERAL CENSUS CT of Greenwich, 1 son over 16; 2 under 16; wife and 3 daughters."
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