William Reynolds

Abt 1736 - 1809  (73 years)

• Name	William Reynolds
  Birth	Abt 1736	Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
  Gender	Male
  Death	From 4 Feb 1809 to 14 Feb 1809	Cross River, Westchester, New York, United States
  Person ID	I214	Petersen-de Lanskoy
  Last Modified	21 Jun 2026

  
  

  Family	Mary Knapp,   b. 23 Nov 1726, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States d. Aft 4 Feb 1809, of Cross River, Westchester, New York, United States (Age > 83 years)
  Marriage	Aft 28 Oct 1762	Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
  Family ID	F198	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 Jun 2026

  
  

• 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." 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."