Knappers- Staffordshire UK > Western,PA
THE KNAPPER FAMILY
(Generation 1) John Knapper (John’s father’s name was Samuel Knapper)
April 1844 – John Knapper is born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England.
Both of John’s parents were born in England.
August 14, 1864 - John Knapper marries Ann Woodcock
(I have a photocopy of their marriage certificate)
From the Parish Registers for St. Thomas’Kidsgrove (C of E)
Entry No: 258
John Knapper, 20, Bachelor, Collier, Kidsgrove, Father - Samuel Knapper, Collier
Ann Woodcock, 17, Spinster, Kidsgrove, Father – William Woodcock, Labourer
Married after Banns
Witnesses: Enoch Woodcock , Amy Johnson
John Knapper and Enoch Woodcock made their mark “X”
Ann Woodcock and Amy Johnson both signed
Minister: V.T.T. Orgil
(Generation 1) John Knapper (John’s father’s name was Samuel Knapper)
April 1844 – John Knapper is born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England.
Both of John’s parents were born in England.
August 14, 1864 - John Knapper marries Ann Woodcock
(I have a photocopy of their marriage certificate)
From the Parish Registers for St. Thomas’Kidsgrove (C of E)
Entry No: 258
John Knapper, 20, Bachelor, Collier, Kidsgrove, Father - Samuel Knapper, Collier
Ann Woodcock, 17, Spinster, Kidsgrove, Father – William Woodcock, Labourer
Married after Banns
Witnesses: Enoch Woodcock , Amy Johnson
John Knapper and Enoch Woodcock made their mark “X”
Ann Woodcock and Amy Johnson both signed
Minister: V.T.T. Orgil
Ann Woodcock was born in June, 1847 in Goldenhill, Staffordshire, England
Both of Ann’s parents were born in England.Ann’s father’s name was William Woodcock, a labourer.
Ann’s brother was Enoch Woodcock – I have more information on Enoch & his family.
Both of Ann’s parents were born in England.Ann’s father’s name was William Woodcock, a labourer.
Ann’s brother was Enoch Woodcock – I have more information on Enoch & his family.
April 1880* - John (age 36), his wife Ann, Hannah, Samuel and William emigrate to New York City (Naturalization records)
April 1880* - John (age 36), his wife Ann, Hannah, Samuel and William emigrate to New York City (Naturalization records)*[There must be an error with the naturalization records regarding the year that is on record as to when John Knapper emigrated to the US.It could not have been in 1880 because an 1881 census taken in the UK states the following:
*[There must be an error with the naturalization records regarding the year that is on record as to when John Knapper emigrated to the US.It could not have been in 1880 because an 1881 census taken in the UK states the following:11 Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent
11 Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke on Trent NameAgeOccupationBorn
John Knapper37CoalminerKidsgrove
Ann Knapper33WifeGoldenhill
Hannah Knapper9DaughterSmallthorne
Samuel Knapper7SonSmallthorne
William Knapper2SonSmallthorne
John Knapper37CoalminerKidsgrove
Ann Knapper33WifeGoldenhill
Hannah Knapper9DaughterSmallthorne
Samuel Knapper7SonSmallthorne
William Knapper2SonSmallthorne
From Mercer County, PA Prothonatary’s Office:
From Mercer County, PA Prothonatary’s Office:KNAPPER, John #178 Nat.: 2 Oct 1888 Wit: Caleb OakesInt: 25 Sep 1886.John was born in Wolstanton, England, subject of Great Britain and Ireland, emigrated from Liverpool in April 1880 to New York City, age 36, resident of Jackson Center. 3-5 (Caleb Oakes was John’s Knapper’s son-in-law through Hannah Knapper) [Try to get a copy]
KNAPPER, John #178 Nat.: 2 Oct 1888 Wit: Caleb OakesInt: 25 Sep 1886.John was born in Wolstanton, England, subject of Great Britain and Ireland, emigrated from Liverpool in April 1880 to New York City, age 36, resident of Jackson Center. 3-5 (Caleb Oakes was John’s Knapper’s son-in-law through Hannah Knapper) [Try to get a copy]November 18, 1884 - John Knapper buys a farm from James Berrisford, both of Worth Township in Pennsylvania.Deed C-5-69, two pages.Worth Township borders Jackson; their addresses were probably Jackson Center.(1900 census indicates that John Knapper owned his farm). [Try to get a copy]
November 18, 1884 - John Knapper buys a farm from James Berrisford, both of Worth Township in Pennsylvania.Deed C-5-69, two pages.Worth Township borders Jackson; their addresses were probably Jackson Center.(1900 census indicates that John Knapper owned his farm). [Try to get a copy]September 25, 1886 - John Knapper files a letter of intent for naturalization.
September 25, 1886 - John Knapper files a letter of intent for naturalization.October 2, 1888 - John Knapper is naturalized in the Mercer Court House.
John Knapper and his family lived in Worth Township, Mercer County, PA in 1900 Census and in Lawrence County in 1910 Census.
John Knapper and his family lived in Worth Township, Mercer County, PA in 1900 Census and in Lawrence County in 1910 Census.
May 15, 1907 - John Knapper dies, Estate No. 4843, Will Book 17, Page 148.John mentions his wife Ann and she receives the farm.The children are mentioned but not named.John’s will is one page long. [Try to get a copy]
May 15, 1907 - John Knapper dies, Estate No. 4843, Will Book 17, Page 148.John mentions his wife Ann and she receives the farm.The children are mentioned but not named.John’s will is one page long. [Try to get a copy]1922 - Ann Knapper dies.She was living in Sandy Lake.No estate settlement was found.
1922 - Ann Knapper dies.She was living in Sandy Lake.No estate settlement was found.John and Ann Knapper are both buried in Presbyterian Cemetery in Jackson Center, PA
John and Ann Knapper are both buried in Presbyterian Cemetery in Jackson Center, PATheir children:
Their children:1.Elizabeth Ann b. 1865 Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England
From the Parish Registers for St. Thomas’ Kidsgrove (C of E)
Date July 16, 1865
Entry No.: 1400 (Register 1)
Elizabeth Ann, daughter of John & Ann Knapper, Collier, Kidsgrove
Minister: Frederick Wade
2.Hannah Knapperb. 10/1871 Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England, d. 1945
3.Samuel Knapperb. 11/1873 Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England, d. 10/23/1942 PA
4.William Knapper b. 1/24/1879 Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England, d. 11/6/1964 Florida
5.Emma Knapper b. 7/10/1881 Mercer County, PA, USA d. 3/1/1973 PA
6.John Knapper b. 8/1884 Mercer County, PA, USA d. 1907 PA
7.Edna Knapper b. 3/12/1887 Mercer County, PA, USAd. 2/16/1974 PA
From the Parish Registers for St. Thomas’ Kidsgrove (C of E)
Date July 16, 1865
Entry No.: 1400 (Register 1)
Elizabeth Ann, daughter of John & Ann Knapper, Collier, Kidsgrove
Minister: Frederick Wade
2.Hannah Knapperb. 10/1871 Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England, d. 1945
3.Samuel Knapperb. 11/1873 Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England, d. 10/23/1942 PA
4.William Knapper b. 1/24/1879 Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England, d. 11/6/1964 Florida
5.Emma Knapper b. 7/10/1881 Mercer County, PA, USA d. 3/1/1973 PA
6.John Knapper b. 8/1884 Mercer County, PA, USA d. 1907 PA
7.Edna Knapper b. 3/12/1887 Mercer County, PA, USAd. 2/16/1974 PA
(Note - in 1900 census Ann indicated that she had 11 children, but 7 living at that time!)Some older siblings may have been left in England – yet if so, they were not listed in the UK 1881 census –example Elizabeth Ann.
Generation (2) Elizabeth Ann Knapper (daughter of John & Ann Knapper)
1865 – Elizabeth Ann Knapper is born in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England
From the Parish Registers for St. Thomas’ Kidsgrove (C of E)
Date July 16, 1865
Entry No.: 1400 (Register 1)
Elizabeth Ann, daughter of John & Ann Knapper, Collier, Kidsgrove
Minister: Frederick Wade
(Note - in 1900 census Ann indicated that she had 11 children, but 7 living at that time!)Some older siblings may have been left in England – yet if so, they were not listed in the UK 1881 census –example Elizabeth Ann.
Generation (2) Elizabeth Ann Knapper (daughter of John & Ann Knapper)
1865 – Elizabeth Ann Knapper is born in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England
From the Parish Registers for St. Thomas’ Kidsgrove (C of E)
Date July 16, 1865
Entry No.: 1400 (Register 1)
Elizabeth Ann, daughter of John & Ann Knapper, Collier, Kidsgrove
Minister: Frederick Wade
In the 1881 UK census records, it was discovered that Elizabeth Ann was working in service for the WARDLE family in Kidsgrove.This explains why she was not listed with her own family during the census taking.
In the 1881 UK census records, it was discovered that Elizabeth Ann was working in service for the WARDLE family in Kidsgrove.This explains why she was not listed with her own family during the census taking.Dwelling: 21 Heathcote St.
Census Place: Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Source:FHL Film 1341649 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2707 Folio 37 Page 15
Thomas Wardle M 45 Talke, Stafford, England
Rel: Head of Household
Occ: Printer Stationer
Sarah Wardle F 45 Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Rel: Wife
Occ: Printer Stationers Wife
Helen Elizabeth Wardle F 20 Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Daughter
Occ: Assistant in Post Office
Arthur William Wardle M 19 Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Apprentice Printer
Frances Mary Wardle F 14Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Daughter
Elizabeth Ann Knapper F 15 Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Servant
Occ: Domestic Servant
Census Place: Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Source:FHL Film 1341649 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2707 Folio 37 Page 15
Thomas Wardle M 45 Talke, Stafford, England
Rel: Head of Household
Occ: Printer Stationer
Sarah Wardle F 45 Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Rel: Wife
Occ: Printer Stationers Wife
Helen Elizabeth Wardle F 20 Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Daughter
Occ: Assistant in Post Office
Arthur William Wardle M 19 Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Apprentice Printer
Frances Mary Wardle F 14Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Daughter
Elizabeth Ann Knapper F 15 Kidsgrove, Stafford, England
Rel: Servant
Occ: Domestic Servant
Somewhere between 1881 and 1886 Elizabeth Ann came to the US.
Somewhere between 1881 and 1886 Elizabeth Ann came to the US.May 20, 1886? - Elizabeth Ann Knapper marries Thomas W. Phipps, certificate No. 220, Book 1 by Rev. R. Kerr, Minister of the Gospel in Mercer County, PA.
Elizabeth was 20 years of age.
Thomas was 25 years of age.
Thomas was listed as a blacksmith and his residence was Mercer County, PA..
John and Ann Knapper of Jackson Township,PA gave their consent.
Thomas Phipps died in Mercer County, PA., in 1923, estate settlement # 9618.Gertrude E. Phipps renounced as administrator.
{Note-Elizabeth’s name has been misspelled as Knaffer in some records)
Elizabeth was 20 years of age.
Thomas was 25 years of age.
Thomas was listed as a blacksmith and his residence was Mercer County, PA..
John and Ann Knapper of Jackson Township,PA gave their consent.
Thomas Phipps died in Mercer County, PA., in 1923, estate settlement # 9618.Gertrude E. Phipps renounced as administrator.
{Note-Elizabeth’s name has been misspelled as Knaffer in some records)
(Generation 2) Hannah Knapper, daughter of John and Ann Knapper
October 1871 - Hannah Knapper is born in Smallthorne, Stafforshire, England.
September 24, 1896 – Hannah marries Caleb H. Oakes .
Caleb was born in December 1864 in England.
Caleb was a mine-foreman.
Both of Caleb’s parents were born in England.
1934 - Caleb Oakes dies.
1945 – Hannah Knapper Oakes dies.
Their children:
Helen D. Oakes
Thomas Oakes
Vivian Oakes
October 1871 - Hannah Knapper is born in Smallthorne, Stafforshire, England.
September 24, 1896 – Hannah marries Caleb H. Oakes .
Caleb was born in December 1864 in England.
Caleb was a mine-foreman.
Both of Caleb’s parents were born in England.
1934 - Caleb Oakes dies.
1945 – Hannah Knapper Oakes dies.
Their children:
Helen D. Oakes
Thomas Oakes
Vivian Oakes
(Generation 3) Helen D. Oakes, daughter of Caleb and Hannah Oakes
June 1897 – Helen D. Oakes is born in Ohio.
First marriage:Henry Dickson
Henry Dickson was born in 1890 and died in 1931.
Second marriage:John A. Bartlett
John A. Bartlett was born in 1882 and died in 1972.
1973 – Helen D. Oakes Dickson Bartlett dies.
June 1897 – Helen D. Oakes is born in Ohio.
First marriage:Henry Dickson
Henry Dickson was born in 1890 and died in 1931.
Second marriage:John A. Bartlett
John A. Bartlett was born in 1882 and died in 1972.
1973 – Helen D. Oakes Dickson Bartlett dies.
(Generation 3) Thomas Oakes, son of Caleb and Hannah Oakes
1909 – Thomas Oakes was born.
Married Dorthy Beuck
Their child:
Helen Oakes
1909 – Thomas Oakes was born.
Married Dorthy Beuck
Their child:
Helen Oakes
(Generation 4) Helen Oakes, daughter of Thomas and Dorthy Oakes
(Generation 4) Helen Oakes, daughter of Thomas and Dorthy Oakes(Generation 3) Vivian Oakes, daughter of Caleb and Hannah Oakes
1907 – Vivian Oakes was born.
Married Francis L. Risher
Francis L. Risher was born in 1909 and died in 1965.
1907 – Vivian Oakes was born.
Married Francis L. Risher
Francis L. Risher was born in 1909 and died in 1965.
(Generation 2) Samuel Knapper, son of John and Ann Knapper
September 16, 1873 – Samuel Knapper is born in Smallthorne (Little Thorn), Staffordshire, England.
Samuel Knapper lived in Slippery Rock, PAfor nearly 20 years.
Member of the Methodist Church in Slippery Rock.
Occupation:Miner.
(NOTE – Samuel married twice):
First marriage: May 4, 1904 - Samuel married Edith Jones (b. January 19, 1883 of Jackson Township, PA), (lic. #7859).Her father, Jarver Jones, of Jackson Township gave his consent.J.R. Babcock, minister, married them at Edith’s home in Stoneboro, PA. #7859.
1918 - Edith Jones dies and is buried in Zion Cemetery in Worth Township, Mercer County, PA.
I have a photo copy of Samuel with his wife, Edith and their children Helen, William and Charles taken about 1910-1911 – thanks to Jack Hawthorne of Mercer County, Pa.
Their children:
William Knapper
Helen Knapper
Charles Knapper
Vera Knapper
September 16, 1873 – Samuel Knapper is born in Smallthorne (Little Thorn), Staffordshire, England.
Samuel Knapper lived in Slippery Rock, PAfor nearly 20 years.
Member of the Methodist Church in Slippery Rock.
Occupation:Miner.
(NOTE – Samuel married twice):
First marriage: May 4, 1904 - Samuel married Edith Jones (b. January 19, 1883 of Jackson Township, PA), (lic. #7859).Her father, Jarver Jones, of Jackson Township gave his consent.J.R. Babcock, minister, married them at Edith’s home in Stoneboro, PA. #7859.
1918 - Edith Jones dies and is buried in Zion Cemetery in Worth Township, Mercer County, PA.
I have a photo copy of Samuel with his wife, Edith and their children Helen, William and Charles taken about 1910-1911 – thanks to Jack Hawthorne of Mercer County, Pa.
Their children:
William Knapper
Helen Knapper
Charles Knapper
Vera Knapper
(Generation 3) William Knapper, son of Samuel and Edith Knapper
January 19, 1904 - William Knapper was born.
Married Mary ?
William and Mary lived in McKees Rocks, (PA?)
Their children:
Anna Knapper
William Knapper, Jr.
Jack Knapper
Charles Knapper
Louise Knapper
January 19, 1904 - William Knapper was born.
Married Mary ?
William and Mary lived in McKees Rocks, (PA?)
Their children:
Anna Knapper
William Knapper, Jr.
Jack Knapper
Charles Knapper
Louise Knapper
(Generation 4) Anna Knapper, daughter of William and Mary Knapper
(Generation 4) Anna Knapper, daughter of William and Mary Knapper(Generation 4) William Knapper, Jr., son of William and Mary Knapper
(Generation 4) William Knapper, Jr., son of William and Mary Knapper(Generation 4) Jack Knapper, son of William and Mary Knapper
(Generation 4) Jack Knapper, son of William and Mary Knapper(Generation 4) Charles Knapper, son of William and Mary Knapper
(Generation 4) Charles Knapper, son of William and Mary Knapper(Generation 4) Louise Knapper, daughter of William and Mary Knapper
(Generation 4) Louise Knapper, daughter of William and Mary Knapper(Generation 3) Helen Knapper, daughter of Samuel and Edith Knapper
November 25, 1906 Helen Knapper was born.
Helen married Frank Bulgear/Bulger
Lived in Cleveland, (Ohio?)
Their children:
Eileen Bulgear
Cheryl Ann Bulgear
November 25, 1906 Helen Knapper was born.
Helen married Frank Bulgear/Bulger
Lived in Cleveland, (Ohio?)
Their children:
Eileen Bulgear
Cheryl Ann Bulgear
(Generation 4) Eileen Bulgear/Bulger, daughter of Frank and Helen Bulgear/Bulger
Married ?
Their children:
Albert
Robert
Kathy
Married ?
Their children:
Albert
Robert
Kathy
(Generation 4) Cheryl Ann Bulgear/Bulger, daughter of Frank and Helen Bulgear/Bulger
Married Ralph Yankey
Their children:
Cheryl Ann Yankey
Jeffrey Yankey
Married Ralph Yankey
Their children:
Cheryl Ann Yankey
Jeffrey Yankey
(Generation 3) Charles Knapper, son of Samuel and Edith Knapper
December 20, 1908 – Charles Knapper was born
Married Augusta Sproull.
Augusta died in 1995.
Charles and Augusta lived in Monaca (PA?)
Their child:
John Knapper
December 20, 1908 – Charles Knapper was born
Married Augusta Sproull.
Augusta died in 1995.
Charles and Augusta lived in Monaca (PA?)
Their child:
John Knapper
(Generation 4) John Knapper, son of Charles and Augusta Knapper
(Generation 4) John Knapper, son of Charles and Augusta Knapper(Generation 3) Vera Knapper, daughter of Samuel and Edith Knapper
September 2, 1912 – Vera Knapper is born.
First marriage:Robert Dunn
Second marriage:Stewart McCullough
Lived in Monaca, (PA?)
September 2, 1912 – Vera Knapper is born.
First marriage:Robert Dunn
Second marriage:Stewart McCullough
Lived in Monaca, (PA?)
Second marriage of Samuel Knapper, son of John & Ann Knapper:
After 1918, Samuel Knapper (age 46) married Eleanor Rohrer Campbell.
Eleanor who was born in PA., living in Leesburg, age 43, previous husband died on January 24, 1914.Eleanor’s father was Jacob Rohrer of Butler County.Eleanor’s mother was Laura, maiden name Campbell.
Married for 22 years – marriage date? (1920?).
NOTE – the records did not state the date in the index, since it was labeled “VOID”, which means the certificate either was not returned or they were not married.
Samuel Knapper died in Slippery Rock Township, PA, R.D.4, PA on Monday, October 26, 1942, age 69 following a two-week illness.
Funeral services conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Grove City, PA with the Rev. C. F. Aldrich of Slippery Rock.
Samuel was buried at Zion Cemetery in Worth Township, Mercer County, PA. with his first wife, Edith.
Step children
1. John Campbell of Slippery Rock, PA
2. Dean Campbell of Pittsburgh, PA
3. Pauline Miller of Gary Ind.
4. Sherman Campbell of Slippery Rock, PA
After 1918, Samuel Knapper (age 46) married Eleanor Rohrer Campbell.
Eleanor who was born in PA., living in Leesburg, age 43, previous husband died on January 24, 1914.Eleanor’s father was Jacob Rohrer of Butler County.Eleanor’s mother was Laura, maiden name Campbell.
Married for 22 years – marriage date? (1920?).
NOTE – the records did not state the date in the index, since it was labeled “VOID”, which means the certificate either was not returned or they were not married.
Samuel Knapper died in Slippery Rock Township, PA, R.D.4, PA on Monday, October 26, 1942, age 69 following a two-week illness.
Funeral services conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Grove City, PA with the Rev. C. F. Aldrich of Slippery Rock.
Samuel was buried at Zion Cemetery in Worth Township, Mercer County, PA. with his first wife, Edith.
Step children
1. John Campbell of Slippery Rock, PA
2. Dean Campbell of Pittsburgh, PA
3. Pauline Miller of Gary Ind.
4. Sherman Campbell of Slippery Rock, PA
Obit on Samuel Knapper from New Castle News, Tuesday, October 27, 1942.
Samuel Knapper
Complications following a two weeks illness resulted in the death of Samuel Knapper, aged 69, of Slippery Rock, R.D. 4, who died at his residence at midnight last night.
Mr. Knapper born in Little Thorn, England, on September 16, 1873, had lived nearly 20 years in Slippery Rock township.He was a retired miner and was a member of the Methodist church of Slippery Rock.For 22 years he had been married to Eleanor Rohrer Campbell Knapper.
Surviving in addition to his wife are the following children:William of McKees Rocks, Mrs. Helen Bulger of Cleveland, Charles of Monaca, Pa., Mrs. Vera Dunn of Monaca, the following step-children, John Campbell of Slippery Rock, Dean Campbell of Pittsburg, Mrs. Pauline Miller of Gary, Ind., Sherman Campbell of Slippery Rock; three sisters, Mrs. Hannah Oakes of Oil City, Pa., Mrs. Emma Seaholm of Stoneboro, Mrs. Edna Greer of Stoneboro, one brother, William Knapper of St. Petersburg, Fla., and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Cunningham funeral home in Grove City with Rev. C. F. Aldrich of Slippery Rock in charge of.Interment will be in Zion cemetery, Mercer County.
The family will meet friends at the funeral home this evening and Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 o’clock.
Samuel Knapper
Complications following a two weeks illness resulted in the death of Samuel Knapper, aged 69, of Slippery Rock, R.D. 4, who died at his residence at midnight last night.
Mr. Knapper born in Little Thorn, England, on September 16, 1873, had lived nearly 20 years in Slippery Rock township.He was a retired miner and was a member of the Methodist church of Slippery Rock.For 22 years he had been married to Eleanor Rohrer Campbell Knapper.
Surviving in addition to his wife are the following children:William of McKees Rocks, Mrs. Helen Bulger of Cleveland, Charles of Monaca, Pa., Mrs. Vera Dunn of Monaca, the following step-children, John Campbell of Slippery Rock, Dean Campbell of Pittsburg, Mrs. Pauline Miller of Gary, Ind., Sherman Campbell of Slippery Rock; three sisters, Mrs. Hannah Oakes of Oil City, Pa., Mrs. Emma Seaholm of Stoneboro, Mrs. Edna Greer of Stoneboro, one brother, William Knapper of St. Petersburg, Fla., and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Cunningham funeral home in Grove City with Rev. C. F. Aldrich of Slippery Rock in charge of.Interment will be in Zion cemetery, Mercer County.
The family will meet friends at the funeral home this evening and Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 o’clock.
(Generation 2) William G. Knapper , son of John and Ann Knapper (my great-grandfather)
January 24, 1879 – William was born in Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England.
Occupations:Miner in 1900 PA census, barber and owned his own shop in 1910 census.
Will operated a barbershop on First Avenue N across from the courthouse in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Will married Clara A. Park (daughter of John Clark Park and Mary Ann Humes) in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, PA (Edinburg?)
Left Edinburg, PA for St. Petersburg, Florida around 1916
Last residence was at 1530 12th Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Will Knapper died Friday, November 6, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Will Knapper was buried at Royal Palm Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Services officiated by Rev. G. D. Engelman and the Rev. E. R. Barnard.
January 24, 1879 – William was born in Smallthorne, Staffordshire, England.
Occupations:Miner in 1900 PA census, barber and owned his own shop in 1910 census.
Will operated a barbershop on First Avenue N across from the courthouse in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Will married Clara A. Park (daughter of John Clark Park and Mary Ann Humes) in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, PA (Edinburg?)
Left Edinburg, PA for St. Petersburg, Florida around 1916
Last residence was at 1530 12th Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Will Knapper died Friday, November 6, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Will Knapper was buried at Royal Palm Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Services officiated by Rev. G. D. Engelman and the Rev. E. R. Barnard.
Obit on William G. Knapper from the St. Petersburg Times, Florida dated November 9, 1964.
KNAPPER - William G. Knapper, age 85, husband of Clara Park Knapper, passed away Friday, November 6, at his residence.He resided at 1530 12th St. S., coming here 39 years ago from Greenville, Pa.Also survived by two sons, Dr. Howard P. Knapper, St. Petersburg, Richard H. Knapper, Madison, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Seaholm, Mrs. Edna Greer, both of Stoneboro, Pa.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.Friends may call at Rhodes East Chapel, 635 Fourth St. N., where services will be conducted by the Reverend G. D. Engleman and Reverend E. R. Barnard, Monday afternoon; November 9 at 2 o’clock.Interment will be in Royal Palm Cemetery.
KNAPPER - William G. Knapper, age 85, husband of Clara Park Knapper, passed away Friday, November 6, at his residence.He resided at 1530 12th St. S., coming here 39 years ago from Greenville, Pa.Also survived by two sons, Dr. Howard P. Knapper, St. Petersburg, Richard H. Knapper, Madison, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Seaholm, Mrs. Edna Greer, both of Stoneboro, Pa.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.Friends may call at Rhodes East Chapel, 635 Fourth St. N., where services will be conducted by the Reverend G. D. Engleman and Reverend E. R. Barnard, Monday afternoon; November 9 at 2 o’clock.Interment will be in Royal Palm Cemetery.
Their children:
Howard Knapper
Richard Knapper
Howard Knapper
Richard Knapper
(Generation 3) Howard Park Knapper, son of William and Clara Knapper (my grandfather)
October 12, 1904 - Howard Knapper was born in Edinburg, PA.
Howard lived in Edinburg> St. Petersburg, FL>PA>St. Petersburg, FL.
Occupation:General surgeon
Howard Knapper married Jesse Marie Hedrick, of Pardoe, Mercer County, PA,on December 27, 1927 in Edinburg, PA.
Howard Knapper died on Sunday, October 27, 1991 at age 87 at home, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
October 12, 1904 - Howard Knapper was born in Edinburg, PA.
Howard lived in Edinburg> St. Petersburg, FL>PA>St. Petersburg, FL.
Occupation:General surgeon
Howard Knapper married Jesse Marie Hedrick, of Pardoe, Mercer County, PA,on December 27, 1927 in Edinburg, PA.
Howard Knapper died on Sunday, October 27, 1991 at age 87 at home, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Obit on Howard P. Knapper from the St. Petersburg Times, Florida
Obit on Howard P. Knapper from the St. Petersburg Times, FloridaHOWARD P. KNAPPER, 87, LOCAL SURGEON FOR 35 YEARS
HOWARD P. KNAPPER, 87, LOCAL SURGEON FOR 35 YEARSST. PETERSBURG – Dr. Howard P. Knapper, a general surgeon here for 35 years, died Sunday (Oct. 27, 1991) at his home in northeast St. Petersburg.He was 87.
ST. PETERSBURG – Dr. Howard P. Knapper, a general surgeon here for 35 years, died Sunday (Oct. 27, 1991) at his home in northeast St. Petersburg.He was 87.Although he had a medical history of heart problems for more than a year, the cause of his death was unknown, his son, Dr. William H. Knapper of Pelham, N.Y., said Tuesday.
Although he had a medical history of heart problems for more than a year, the cause of his death was unknown, his son, Dr. William H. Knapper of Pelham, N.Y., said Tuesday.For much of his career locally, Dr. Knapper was prominently associated with Florida Power Corp. and the American Legion Hospital for Crippled Children.He was named chief of staff in 1960 of the predecessor of All Children’s Hospital.
For much of his career locally, Dr. Knapper was prominently associated with Florida Power Corp. and the American Legion Hospital for Crippled Children.He was named chief of staff in 1960 of the predecessor of All Children’s Hospital.He also delivered perhaps the city’s first set of triplets, three girls born to Virginia and Joseph L’heureux at Mound Park Hospital in 1946.
He also delivered perhaps the city’s first set of triplets, three girls born to Virginia and Joseph L’heureux at Mound Park Hospital in 1946.That was the year he launched his local career after finishing military service at MacDill Air Force base in Tampa.His first office was in the old Florida Power Corp. Building at Fifth Street and First Avenue S with Dr. T. R. Griffin.
That was the year he launched his local career after finishing military service at MacDill Air Force base in Tampa.His first office was in the old Florida Power Corp. Building at Fifth Street and First Avenue S with Dr. T. R. Griffin.Dr. Griffin was the power company’s doctor, and when he retired three years later, Dr. Knapper took on those duties while continuing as a private doctor.
Dr. Griffin was the power company’s doctor, and when he retired three years later, Dr. Knapper took on those duties while continuing as a private doctor.In 1958, Dr. Knapper and Dr. Charles W. Martin, a pioneer St. Petersburg dentist who died May 3, built an office building at 2000-2010 Fifth Avenue N. for their separate practices.He remained there until retiring in 1981.
In 1958, Dr. Knapper and Dr. Charles W. Martin, a pioneer St. Petersburg dentist who died May 3, built an office building at 2000-2010 Fifth Avenue N. for their separate practices.He remained there until retiring in 1981.The son of a barber, Howard Park Knapper was born in Edinburg, Pa.He and his parents, Clara and William G. Knapper, brought him to St. Petersburg around 1916.His father remained here for many years to operate a barbershop on First Avenue N across from the courthouse.
The son of a barber, Howard Park Knapper was born in Edinburg, Pa.He and his parents, Clara and William G. Knapper, brought him to St. Petersburg around 1916.His father remained here for many years to operate a barbershop on First Avenue N across from the courthouse.But after a year, the youngster returned to Pennsylvania to live with relatives while finishing high school.Later, he took premedical studies at Gettysburg (Pa.) College, and graduated in 1940 from Temple University School of Medicine.He received surgical training and interned at the University of Pittsburgh.
But after a year, the youngster returned to Pennsylvania to live with relatives while finishing high school.Later, he took premedical studies at Gettysburg (Pa.) College, and graduated in 1940 from Temple University School of Medicine.He received surgical training and interned at the University of Pittsburgh.During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps and Army Air Forces as a doctor at Miami Beach, Traux Field, Madison, Wis.; and Kearns Field, Salt Lake City; and in the Antilles Air Command in Puerto Rico before being transferred to central Florida.
During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps and Army Air Forces as a doctor at Miami Beach, Traux Field, Madison, Wis.; and Kearns Field, Salt Lake City; and in the Antilles Air Command in Puerto Rico before being transferred to central Florida.From duty at the Lakeland Air Base, he became chief of surgical services at MacDill at the time of his discharge as a major in 1946.
From duty at the Lakeland Air Base, he became chief of surgical services at MacDill at the time of his discharge as a major in 1946.Dr. Knapper was a life member of the Association of Military Surgeons, the Pinellas County Medical Society, Florida Medical Association and the Elks.He was a member of the International College of Surgeons, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Lakewood County Club and American Legion Post 125.
Dr. Knapper was a life member of the Association of Military Surgeons, the Pinellas County Medical Society, Florida Medical Association and the Elks.He was a member of the International College of Surgeons, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Lakewood County Club and American Legion Post 125.A 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner, he belonged to St. Petersburg Lodge 139 F&AM, St. Petersburg.
A 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner, he belonged to St. Petersburg Lodge 139 F&AM, St. Petersburg.Besides his son, who is also a physician, survivors include three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Besides his son, who is also a physician, survivors include three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. today at john S. Rhodes, east Chapel, 635 Fourth St. N.Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.The Rev. Arthur Ross III and the Rev. Dr. Alton H. Glasure, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate.Burial will be at Royal Palm Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. today at john S. Rhodes, east Chapel, 635 Fourth St. N.Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.The Rev. Arthur Ross III and the Rev. Dr. Alton H. Glasure, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate.Burial will be at Royal Palm Cemetery.Their child:
William Hedrick Knapper
William Hedrick Knapper
(Generation 4) William Hedrick Knapper, son of Howard and Jesse Knapper (my father)
Married Barbara Jean Biringer
Their children:
William Park Knapper
Brenda Lee Knapper Wayne (ME)
Beverly Biringer Knapper
Married Barbara Jean Biringer
Their children:
William Park Knapper
Brenda Lee Knapper Wayne (ME)
Beverly Biringer Knapper
(Generation 3) Richard Knapper, son of William and Clara Knapper
Richard Knapper was born in Edinburg, Pa on November 24, 1906.
Richard married Lyda ________.
Died January 1978 in Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio
Richard Knapper was born in Edinburg, Pa on November 24, 1906.
Richard married Lyda ________.
Died January 1978 in Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio
Their children:
Mary Jane Knapper
Richard Knapper
Bunny Knapper
Mary Jane Knapper
Richard Knapper
Bunny Knapper
(Generation 4) Mary Jane Knapper, daughter of Richard and Lyda Knapper
(Generation 4) Mary Jane Knapper, daughter of Richard and Lyda Knapper(Generation 4) Richard Knapper, son of Richard and Lyda Knapper
(Generation 4) Richard Knapper, son of Richard and Lyda Knapper(Generation 4) Bunny Knapper, daughter of Richard and Lyda Knapper
(Generation 4) Bunny Knapper, daughter of Richard and Lyda Knapper(Generation 2) Emma Knapper, daughter of John and Ann Knapper
July 10, 1881 – Emma Knapper was born in Jackson Township, Mercer County, PA.
Occupation: Dressmaker.
(Note – married twice) Emma’s first marriage:Married W. H. Peters on July 2, 1903.
W. H. Peters was born in Stoneboro on October 12, 1881, living in Stoneboro (lic. # 7480, indexed as “Napper”, Emma, but also as Knapper) –
Emma’s second marriage:
Robert R. Seaholm of Stoneboro, PA.
Robert was born in 1882 and was a banker.
Robert died in 1939.
Emma and Robert had no children.
After Robert died, Emma lived with her nephew, John Greer, through her sister Edna Greer of Volant, PA.
Emma was employed by the Flowing Well Fish Hatchery.
Emma was a member of the Jackson Center United Presbyterian Church and the Stoneboro Golden Age Club.
Emma died on March 1, 1973 at 3:10 p.m. in Overlook Medical Clinic, New Wilmington, after a two-month illness.
Grace Cunningham Smith Funeral Home.
Service conducted by the Rev. David A. Smith of the Jackson Center UP Church.
Emma was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Stoneboro, Sandy Lake Township, PA.
July 10, 1881 – Emma Knapper was born in Jackson Township, Mercer County, PA.
Occupation: Dressmaker.
(Note – married twice) Emma’s first marriage:Married W. H. Peters on July 2, 1903.
W. H. Peters was born in Stoneboro on October 12, 1881, living in Stoneboro (lic. # 7480, indexed as “Napper”, Emma, but also as Knapper) –
Emma’s second marriage:
Robert R. Seaholm of Stoneboro, PA.
Robert was born in 1882 and was a banker.
Robert died in 1939.
Emma and Robert had no children.
After Robert died, Emma lived with her nephew, John Greer, through her sister Edna Greer of Volant, PA.
Emma was employed by the Flowing Well Fish Hatchery.
Emma was a member of the Jackson Center United Presbyterian Church and the Stoneboro Golden Age Club.
Emma died on March 1, 1973 at 3:10 p.m. in Overlook Medical Clinic, New Wilmington, after a two-month illness.
Grace Cunningham Smith Funeral Home.
Service conducted by the Rev. David A. Smith of the Jackson Center UP Church.
Emma was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Stoneboro, Sandy Lake Township, PA.
Obit on Emma K. Seaholm from the New Castle News, Pa., March 2, 1973
Obit on Emma K. Seaholm from the New Castle News, Pa., March 2, 1973LEESBURG – Mrs. Emma K. Seahom, 91, of Volant, formerly of Stoneboro, died at 3:10 p.m. yesterday in Overlook Medical Clinic, New Wilmington, after a two-month illness.
LEESBURG – Mrs. Emma K. Seahom, 91, of Volant, formerly of Stoneboro, died at 3:10 p.m. yesterday in Overlook Medical Clinic, New Wilmington, after a two-month illness.She was born in Jackson Center on August 10, 1881 to the late John and Ann Woodcock Knapper.She was formerly employed by the Flowing Well Fish Hatchery.
She was born in Jackson Center on August 10, 1881 to the late John and Ann Woodcock Knapper.She was formerly employed by the Flowing Well Fish Hatchery.Mrs. Seaholm was a member of the Jackson Center United Presbyterian Church and the Stoneboro Golden Age Club.
Mrs. Seaholm was a member of the Jackson Center United Presbyterian Church and the Stoneboro Golden Age Club.She was married to Robert Seaholm who died in 1939.
She was married to Robert Seaholm who died in 1939.She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Edna K. Greer of Volant; a nephew, with whom she made her home and several other nieces and nephews.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Edna K. Greer of Volant; a nephew, with whom she made her home and several other nieces and nephews.Friends will be received at the grace Cunningham Smith Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.A service will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home, conducted by the Rev, David A. Smith of the Jackson Center UP Church.Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Stoneboro.
Friends will be received at the grace Cunningham Smith Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.A service will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home, conducted by the Rev, David A. Smith of the Jackson Center UP Church.Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Stoneboro.
(Generation 2) John H. Knapper, son of John and Ann Knapper
John Knapper was born in September 1884 in PA. (I have a photo)
Occupation: Farmer.
John died in 1907 of diabetes, no date found, about age 23.
John’s wife (?) is on the tombstone named Hellen M., but her dates published have to be in error (1889-1892, only three years?)
Both John and his wife(?) Hellen are buried in Presbyterian Cemetery in Jackson Center, PA.
(Generation 2) John H. Knapper, son of John and Ann Knapper
John Knapper was born in September 1884 in PA. (I have a photo)
Occupation: Farmer.
John died in 1907 of diabetes, no date found, about age 23.
John’s wife (?) is on the tombstone named Hellen M., but her dates published have to be in error (1889-1892, only three years?)
Both John and his wife(?) Hellen are buried in Presbyterian Cemetery in Jackson Center, PA.
(Generation 2) Edna Knapper, daughter of John and Ann Knapper
March 12, 1887 – Edna Knapper was born in Jackson Township, Mercer County, PA.
Edna lived on Mercer Street in Volant, PA.
Edna married James L. Greer, Jr. (lic. # 9992)
James died on May 19, 1946.
Edna was an employee of Flowing Well Fish Farm near Stoneboro, PA..
Edna was a member of the Church of God at Stoneboro and the Golden Age Club of Stoneboro.
February 16, 1974 - Edna died in Volant, PA on at 9:30 a.m. after a short illness at age 86.
Grace Cunningham Smith Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. E. D. Johnson of the Stoneboro Church of God.
Edna and John both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township, Stoneboro, PA.
Their child
John Greer
March 12, 1887 – Edna Knapper was born in Jackson Township, Mercer County, PA.
Edna lived on Mercer Street in Volant, PA.
Edna married James L. Greer, Jr. (lic. # 9992)
James died on May 19, 1946.
Edna was an employee of Flowing Well Fish Farm near Stoneboro, PA..
Edna was a member of the Church of God at Stoneboro and the Golden Age Club of Stoneboro.
February 16, 1974 - Edna died in Volant, PA on at 9:30 a.m. after a short illness at age 86.
Grace Cunningham Smith Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. E. D. Johnson of the Stoneboro Church of God.
Edna and John both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township, Stoneboro, PA.
Their child
John Greer
(Generation 3) John Greer, son of Edna and James Greer
John lived in Volant, PA.
John was a Prothonotary of Lawrence County, PA..
His sons:
John Greer
James Greer
The Greer family had many ice cream factories/stores?.
John lived in Volant, PA.
John was a Prothonotary of Lawrence County, PA..
His sons:
John Greer
James Greer
The Greer family had many ice cream factories/stores?.Any links, email me direct:
Brenda Knapper Wayne
[email protected]
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