Author Archives: Ann

Protected: Audio Post: Twin Coach, Indy race cars, B-24s and Arizona

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Ann

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Remembering Aunt Grace Kline

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Ann

Just wanted to say a big “Thanks!” to Sophie and John Knapp for sending in this photo of Aunt Grace Kline Gray. It’s always nice to have a face to go along with the name – and remembering those we … Continue reading →

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Can you identify these cousins?

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Ann

After my 92-year-old grandmother died a few years ago, my mother was cleaning out her bureau drawers and came across a box of old photographs. Many of them dated from the turn of the century – and a lot were … Continue reading →

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T-14 Days and counting!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Ann

Just 14 DAYS left before the 2010 Knapp Family Reunion! Folks, just a quick note to remind everyone to get your t-shirt orders into Lori Knapp Albright ASAP! She needs to get orders into the t-shirt shop in time for … Continue reading →

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4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Ann

Happy Independence Day! I hope everyone had a great 4th of July holiday weekend! The weather was perfect – and when we stopped by my in-laws’ home, I just had to share a few photos of the beautiful cake that … Continue reading →

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St. Peter of the Field Church

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Ann

St. Peter of the Field Catholic Church was founded in 1868. One thing I have noticed about both the Knapp and Kline families: the Church played a very large part in their lives – they lived very close to their … Continue reading →

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Land Plat Map: Knapp Family Farms

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Ann

Land plat map, circa 1874, courtesy of Gary Knapp Many thanks to Gary Knapp for sending me this land plat map of the land around Randolph, Portage County, Ohio. You can click on the thumbnail picture to see a larger … Continue reading →

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Quick announcement about t-shirts – and a 2010 Reunion update!

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Ann

I was asked to provide the Youth sizes available on the t-shirts: Small (5-6) Medium (10-12) Large (14-16) Extra Large (18-20) I also wanted share a few photos of your Reunion Committee working hard at the planning meeting held Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Genealogy: the long road home

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Ann

One never knows where the genealogical “journey” may take you. That is one reason I like the graphic that tops our “Home” page on this blog. It appeals to me for several reasons. The row of trees suggests “the long … Continue reading →

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They’re here!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Ann

The Knapp Family Reunion 2010 t-shirts are now available! And I have to say I think they look GREAT! Click on each thumbnail view to see a larger picture of both the front and back of the t-shirt. The back … Continue reading →

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