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Mary Knapp

Female 1726 - Aft 1809  (> 83 years)


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  • Name Mary Knapp 
    Born 23 Nov 1726  Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died Aft 4 Feb 1809  of Cross River, Westchester, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I211  Petersen-de Lanskoy
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father Caleb Knapp,   b. 11 Nov 1698, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. From 28 Oct 1762 to 12 Jul 1763, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Clemence Mills,   b. Abt 1698, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 28 Jun 1786, of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 88 years) 
    Married Bef 1720  of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F77  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William Reynolds,   b. Abt 1736, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. From 4 Feb 1809 to 14 Feb 1809, Cross River, Westchester, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 73 years) 
    Married Aft 28 Oct 1762  Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F198  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 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."