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- RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Per the book "The Story of the Early Settlers of Stamford, Connecticut, 1641 - 1700," by Jeanne Majdalany (including genealogies comp. with Edith M. Wicks), page 173-175.
2. The book: "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England Showing Three Generations of Those Who Came Before 1692" by James Savage, published by Genealogical Publishing Co., 1981, Baltimore, vol.3, p.33 in speaking of Caleb's father: "Joshua, Greenwich 1670, son of Nicholas, m. 9 Jun 1657, at Stamford, Hannah Close, had good estate by inventory of 1685, though he died 27 Oct. 1684, leaving children Hannah, aged 25; Joshua, 22; Joseph, 20; Ruth, 18; Timothy, 16; Benjamin, 10; Caleb, 7; Jonathan, 5..."
3. "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..." Third Generation:
"C-8. Caleb Knapp, son of B-3. Joshua and Hannah (Close) Knapp.
B. June 1677, Greenwich, Conn.
D. 1750, Greenwich.
M. 4-1-1697, Sarah Rundell or Randall, daughter of William and Abigail (Mills) Rundell. Abigail was daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Denton) Mills. Sarah Rundell was b. ca. 1678.
D-32. Caleb, b. 11-11-1698. d. ca. 1762/3. m. ca. 1720, Clemens Mills.
D-33. Charles, b. 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. d. young. (It is uncertain whether this Charles or (D-35) Charles d. young or which m. Elizabeth Wicks.)
D-34. Nathaniel, b. 2-21-1700/01. m. Rebecca Smith.
D-35. Charles, b. 2-22-1705 (or 1700/1) d. 1763. Will proved at Stamford, Conn. 7-2-1763. m. 11-13-1729, Elizabeth Wicks, daughter of Philip Wicks. She was baptized 12-24-1732 at Greenwich. (2nd Congregational Church) Perhaps Charles was b. 7-15-1705.
D-36. Nehemiah, b. 10-15-1714. m. Abigail, b. 4-13-1701, daughter of Joseph Ferris, a soldier. Nehemiah was in the French and Indian War in 1756. Enrolled 10-13-1756 under Capt. David Waterbury, Col. Andrew Ward, Jr., in relief of Fort William Henry. (Conn. Historical Soc. Collection, Vol. IX, p. 150)
D-37. Sarah, b. 6-27-1708.
D-38. Abigail, b. ca. 1712. m. Nathaniel James after 1750.
D-39. Deborah, b. 8-25-1710.
D-40. Timothy, b. 1-27-1717/18. d. 5-4-1809. GR. m. Lydia and Sarah Jessup.
C-8. All of Caleb Knapp's children were b. at Greenwich. He made his will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-4-1750. Inventory made 11-26-1750, then called Capt. Caleb Knapp. Will mentions wife Sarah, children: -Timothy. -Caleb. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Abigail, who was not yet married. -Sarah and Deborah. Sons Nathaniel and Nehemiah were executors. He was quite a prominent man. Was Representative for Greenwich in the Conn. General Assembly, 5-12-1715. He was appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Prindle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds. He was called Ensign in Aug. 1710, and Capt. in 1719, at Greenwich. He was 7 years, 4 months old when his father made his will. Greenwich records say: "Caleb Knap maryed unto Sarah Rundell Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." He was granted a parcel of land 8-23-1700. On 11-25-1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles and Nathaniel. 6-26-1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. 12-12-1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy.
William Rundle was brother of John Rundle who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Joshua Knapp. Caleb's will mentions wife Sarah, and Children: -Abigail, wife of Nathaniel James. -Timothy. -Caleb, eldest son. -Nathaniel. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Sarah and Deborah. Witnesses were Israel Knapp and Reuben Pennoyer and Nathan Reynolds. Inventory 11-26-1750 by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris. Filed 4-2-1754. Probably this Caleb was one who signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford or Greenwich, Conn. William Rundle was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp. Capt. Caleb Knapp, of Greenwich, was an appraiser of the estate of Samuel Peck, 2-5-1733/4. Also, 2-6-1733/4 he appraised the estate of Benjamin Rundle. Other estates were appraised 4-7-1741 and 5-5-1741."
4. Abstracts of Stamford Probate Records - Book One compiled by Spencer P. Mead: "Knapp, Caleb, late of Greenwich, will dated June 21, 1750, probated Dec. 4, 1750, mentions his wife Sarah and children Abigail, wife of Nathaniel James, Timothy, Caleb, eldest son, Nathaniel, Charles, Nehemiah, Sarah, and Deborah. Executors his sons Nathaniel and Nehemiah. Witnesses Israel Knapp, Reuben Pennoyer, and Nathan Reynolds, page 152. Inventory taken Nov. 26, 1750, by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris, and filed Apr. 2, 1754, and estate ordered distributed according to his will, page 154."
5. "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...":
"Caleb, b. June 1677. d. 1750. m. 4-1-1697, Sarah Rundell."
Concerning the father: "Joshua Knapp moved to Stamford, Conn., with his father in 1646, m. there and lived there for some time. In 1663 he moved to Greenwich, Conn. where he was admitted Freeman in 1669, making his home there until his death in 1684. He was one of two persons who made the bargain with the Indians when Bedford Parish was bought from them. The agreement between the Indians and Stamford Colony was witnessed by Joshua Knapp and David Waterbury and signed by seven Indian Chiefs dated 12-23-1680. He bought land in Rye in 1681. His inventory is dated 10-27-1684 and is spoken of as a good estate. He mentions the children named above, except Jonathan, saying that the sons shall receive their share at the age of 21 and the daus. at the age of 18. The will is signed by the widow Knapp, John Bowers and Moses Knapp, all of Stamford, Conn., and also by John Reynolds. Joshua was made Proprietor at Greenwich 2-5-1664. He gave a deed in Stamford 1-14-1657. He was probably a weaver by trade as his father willed him "the other half of the gears" to his loom. Inventory of his estate in 1684 places its value at 54 pounds. He was one of the Committee of Sixteen to confer about the dividing line between Greenwich and Rye. John Bowers was made Proprietor at Greenwich 2-5-1664, was called 43 years old in 1681 and d. in 1694. No children."
6. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991:
A. "Caleb Knapp, son of Joshua, and our third generation ancestor, was quite a prominent man. He was the Representative for Greenwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, 12 May 1715; appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Rundle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds and again in 1697, for 39 pounds 10 shillings. He was called an Ensign in August of 1710, and Captain in 1719 at Greenwich. The Town Tax List for Greenwich, Connecticut listed Benjamin Knapp- 31 pounds; CALEB- 39 pounds 10 shillings; Joseph Knapp- 73 pounds; Joshua- 54 pounds and Timothy Knapp- 47 pounds 5 shillings, giving indication of having fair estates for that period of history. He was granted a parcel of land 23 Aug 1700 and deeded land to sons, Charles and Nathaniel on 25 Nov 1728; to son, Caleb, 26 Jun 1731; to son Timothy, 12 Dec 1749. All of his children were born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His will made 21 Jun 1750, mentions wife, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp, children: Timothy-Caleb-Charles-Nehemiah-Abigail- sons, Nathaniel and Nehemiah, executors. The inventory of his estate was made 26 Nov 1750 and his will was probated 4 Dec 1750. Our Caleb, signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut. He and brother, Joshua, were appointed to a committee to see that a Mr Morgan, 2d Society Minister, either got someone to run his mill and tend to his business of minister or be replaced by the last of September 1708 if he did not. Rev Morgan spent more time running his mill than he did looking after the spiritual needs of the people. They dismissed Rev Morgan as the settled minister and replaced him with another minister. Caleb, was 7 years, 4 months old at the death of his father. Greenwich Records say: "Caleb Knap, maryed unto Sarah Rundle Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." Our Caleb was a steadfast pillar of this early period of our history."
B. The same author in a pedigree chart included with the book shows a birth date of 10 Jun 1677 in Greenwich.
7. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 509-510:
"Sarah (Rundle/Rundall) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1, resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; b. ca 1677 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT., died ca 1750 probably Greenwich; parents: William Rundle Sr. / Abigail Mills, w2 Apr. 01 1697 Greenwich, Fairfield Co. CT to Caleb Knapp of Greenwich, born: 1677 Greenwich or Stamford, CT, Made Will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-04-1750; died: 1749-50 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; parents: Joshua Knapp / Hannah Close; religion Congregationalist; military: called Ensign Aug. 1710; "Capt." in 1719 and on 1750 Inventory. Ensign of company or train band, Town of Greenwich Aug. Session 1710; Captain of the company/train band on west side of Mianus River in Town of Greenwich, May Session, 1719 (pg 94 Ye Historie...); occupation: Representative for Greenwich in Conn. General Assembly 5-12-1715. Appraiser of several estates 1725-1741; religion: probably this Caleb was one who signed petition for an Episcopal Ch. at Stamford or Greenwich.
Children (Knapp) 3. All children born at Greenwich:
1) Caleb, b. Nov. 11, 1698, d. ca 1762-3, m. Clemence Mills ca 1720
2) Nathaniel, b. Feb. 21, 1700-1, m. Rebecca Smith
3) Charles, b. July 17, 1705, m. Elizabeth Wicks 11-13-29.
4) Sarah, b. June 27, 1708.
5) Deborah, b. Aug. 25, 1710.
6) Abigail, b. ca - 1712, m. Nathaniel James aft 1750.
7) Nehemiah, b. Oct. 15,1714, d. Stamford, m. Abigail Ferris.
8) Timothy, b. Jan. 27, 1717-8, d. 5-4-1809, m. 1: Lydia ___, 2: Sarah Jessup.
References:
1. Town Records of Greenwich, CONN. LR 1/4 & ER/121, Barbour COLLECTION INDEX.
2. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pgs 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 24, 25, 26. pg. 12:
"Charles 3 b 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. It is uncertain whether this Charles D-33 or Charles D-35 d.y. or which in Elizabeth Wicks bp 12-24-1732 Greenwich 2nd Congregational Ch. dau of Philip Wicks. Perhaps Charles was b. July 15, 1705.
pg. 13: Caleb Knapp was granted a parcel of land in Greenwich Aug. 23, 1700. Nov. 25, 1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles & Nathaniel. June 26, 1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. Dec. 12, 1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. Caleb was a brother to Joshua Knapp Jr. who was the father of John and Jacob Bundle's wives. It is possible Joshua Jr's dau Sarah married their brother, William Rundle. That possibility needs more research. There is controversial information regarding which Sarah Knapp was wife of William Rundle who was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp 4.
3. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich.". See William 1. pg. 94, 601.
4. CHARLOTTE MEGILL HIX, D. G. R. S. RESEARCH
5. William EARDELY MANUSCRIPT See William 1.
6. Greenwich TAX LISTS - 1694/5 for 39 pounds.
7. CONNECTICUT COLONY LAND GRANTS & Deeds of Greenwich (Abstracted):
Vol. 2 pg. 374: "Abraham Rundle of Greenwich in the county of Fairfield & Colony of Connecticut for the sum of 20 pounds 13 shilling & 4 pence lawful money received of Caleb Knap of the same place for which I sell to the Captain Caleb Knap a certain parcel of land situate in the township of Greenwich on the west side of the Byrums river in a tract of land called Cauks purchase which is the 24th lott in sd purchase which was the right of my honored father William Rundle of Greenwich now deceased and is in quantity of 20 and 2/3 acres ensealed on the 3rd of May 1723. Abraham Rundle; witness Samuel Peck, Theopolis Peck"
8. The book "Ye Historie of ye Town of Greenwich with Genealogical Notes …," by Spencer P. Mead (Camden, Maine; Picton Press), p. 289, (those with asterisks are in my database):
"The militia generally has been considered in Chapter IX. As regards the military forces in Greenwich, a company was organized soon after the town was first settled, and Captain Daniel Patrick was the first military commander. After his death in 1644, he was succeeded by William Hallett, who was banished in 1648, for the commission of the act of adultery with Mrs. Elizabeth Peaks. The next leading citizen was Richard Crab, who seems, to have removed from Greenwich about 166o. The following were his successors:
1669 to 1688, Sergeant Jonathan Lockwood.*
1689 to 1695, Lieutenant John Bowers.*
1696 to 1725, Lieutenant James Ferris.
1726 to 1735, Captain Caleb Knapp.*
1736 to 1739, Captain James Reynolds."
9. The book "History of Stamford, Connecticut, 1641-1868…," by Rev. E. B. Huntington (A Corrected Reprint of the 1868 Edition, 1979), p. 56:
"Knapp, Joshua, son of Nicholas, was married here in 1657 to Hannah Close. He had one child recorded here -- Hannah, born March 26, 1660. He lived later in Greenwich, having had then seven children, Joshua, Joseph, Ruth, Timothy, Benjamin, Caleb, and Jonathan. His inventory bears date Oct. 27, 1684."
SOURCES_MISC:
1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources:
-NK Gen (1953).
-NK Gen Suppl (1956).
-Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150.
-Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750.
-Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750.
-Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead.
-Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750.
-Grave Record-Timothy.
-N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec.
-Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92.
-Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387.
2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources:
-NK Gen (1953).
-NK Gen Suppl (1956).
-Hist. of Stamford, by Huntington.
-Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead.
-Fairfield Probate Rec., v. 1665-1675, p. 55.
-Stamford Registration.
-Stamford Colony Rec.
-Rye, NY (CT) Land Rec. 1681.
-Greenwich Vital Rec.
-Inventory of Estate dtd. 27 Oct 1684.
-Proprietor Rec., 5. Feb 1664.
-Fam. of Old Fairfield, by Jacobus.
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