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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...":
"Mary, b. Nov. 28, 1726, Greenwich. m. William Reynolds, (son of Gideon-James-John-John) He b. about 1735. d. Feb. 10, (4 or 14) 1809, Cross River, N.Y. Had Children: William -Clemence -Sarah -Mary -Gideon -Joseph H. Their daughter, Clemence, m. Thomas Hitchcock."
Father's "will was made Oct. 28, 1762. Proved July 12, 1763, mentioned wife, Clemens, children: Caleb-Titus-Amos-Sarah Hobby-Clemens Bush-Amy Mead-Charity Lockwood-Lydia Reynolds-Hannah Close and Mary. Capt. Joseph Hobby was executor. Inventory May 6, 1763. Probated May 12, 1763. Recorded in Vol. III, p. 92. Stamford, Conn. Caleb deeded land to his son, Caleb, "for Love" "land below the half mile line" in 1752, page 325. Also, same to same, land within ye mile and half line in 1753, Vol. VII, p. 392. He bought land of his brother, Charles, in 1729-1747-1748, "the bottom lot." Bought land of John Howe, Aug. 2, 1722 and from his brother Charles Oct. 17, 1729. Deeded land to his son Caleb Nov. 30, 1749. Jabez Mead of Greenwich, deeds to Samuel Mills, Denton Mills of Ridgefield, Sarah Close, widow of Jonathan Close, late of Greenwich, deceased, Lydia, wife of Eben Fitch, of Norwalk, Clements, wife of John Smith, of Ridgefield, Conn. Also, Caleb Knapp of Goshen, N.Y., Titus Knapp, Amos Knapp, Sarah, wife of Capt. John Bush, Amy Mead, wife of Eben Mead, Jr., Charity, wife of Joseph Lockwood, Hannah, wife of Nathaniel Close, Lydia, wife of Norton Reynolds, Mary Knapp, daughter of Caleb Knapp, all of Greenwich (meaning all those whose place of residence is not given). To the above named Samuel Mills, Denton Mills, Sarah Close, Lydia Fitch, Clemens Smith and to their heirs, one half of my title to land lying in Cakeat potent (or Cakes at Patent) in Orange Co., N.Y. bounded east by Haverstraw Patent, which I had of my father-in-law, Samuel Mills, deceased. (See his will.) And do release the other half to Caleb Knapp, Titus Knapp, Amos Knapp, Sarah Hobby, Clemens Bush, Amy Mead, Charity Lockwood, Hannah Close, Lydia Reynolds and Mary Knapp. Dated Mch. 21, 1761. Signed Jabez Mead. Apr. 10, 1761, appeared said Jabez Mead and acknowledged his free act and deed. Greenwich Land Records, Vol. IX, p. 387."
2. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 513-514:
"Mary/Polly (Knapp) Reynolds 4, Caleb 3, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp 2, William Rundle 1;
Resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; Poundridge, and South Salem, "house and lands in Cantito in Bedford Twp., Westchester Co., New York. Also listed "of Cross River, New York."
Born: Nov. 28, 1746 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT (Knapp pg. 25 has Nov. 28, 1726 with Mary after sister Lydia - 1726 could be a misprint.)
Died: after Feb. 04 1809 will of William Reynolds, probated Feb. 14 1809 White Plains
Parents: Caleb Knapp / Clemence Mills
Married: after Oct. 28, 1762 - in Caleb's will Mary Knapp to William Reynolds, born 1734-1738 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; died Feb. 4-14, 1809 Poundridge, New York. Will dated Feb. 4, 1809, probated Feb. 14, 1809 White Plains, NY; parents: Gideon Reynolds / Hannah Todd.
Children (Reynolds)5... [Lists 6 children.]
William's will: "loving wife Mary all household furniture, etc." Mary 4 mentioned in will of Sarah Mead, widow of Capt. Jabez Mead as "my niece," June 28, 1786 (pg 108 Reynolds).
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. 108: "Lists BOOK of Wills 9, pg. 85: William's will follows."
Land records need to be checked for descendants. pg. 109.
4. 1790 FEDERAL CENSUS NY of Bedford Twp. 2 sons under 16; wife. Later censuses need to be checked."
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