Category Archives: Family History

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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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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Mom, Aunt Grace and Euchre

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Ann

Gary Knapp sent me this great story about his Mom (Florence Kline Knapp), and her sister, his Aunt Grace Kline Gray, during their card-playing days in the 50’s and 60’s. I will also post a copy on the Stories tab, … Continue reading →

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John Adam Knapp

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Ann

This is a story about John Adam KNAPP, the “other” Knapp brother. John Adam Knapp was born 21 Oct 1800 in Wald-Erlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He died 14 May 1885.  He arrived in America in August of 1832. He resided in … Continue reading →

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Ann

The Knapp family has a long history with St. Joseph Catholic Church located in the village of Randolph, Portage County, Ohio. In fact, our immigrant ancestor, Franz Adam KNAPP, donated the land where St. Joseph Church and Cemetery now stand. … Continue reading →

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Flowers for Grace

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Ann

Genealogists are a strange bunch. Just ask my son. Since he was old enough to walk, he has accompanied me on many a jaunt to a cemetery to go grave-hunting for long, lost ancestors. We would comb the rows of … Continue reading →

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John Lewis Knapp and the Twin Coach Company

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Ann

John Lewis KNAPP was good with his hands – if it had an engine and four wheels, he could fix it! He put his mechanical aptitude to work as a mechanic at the Twin Coach Company. According to my husband’s … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Wealth

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Ann

Genealogy is all about sharing the wealth. Some of the most generous, helpful people on the planet today are genealogists. Most of them are always willing to help someone new to genealogy research,  share what they have learned during the … Continue reading →

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Clotilda Knapp Bissler: 1918 Influenza Pandemic Victim

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Ann

John Lewis Knapp’s sister, Clotilda E. Knapp, was born 4 Jan 1893 in Randolph Twp., Portage County, Ohio, to Lewis J. Knapp and Mary M. May. Clotilda was the second child in the family. Clotilda married Paul Romanus Bissler, son … Continue reading →

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Hubert Joseph Knapp – An American Doughboy

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Ann

Hubert Joseph KNAPP was born Nov. 15, 1896 in New Milford, Portage County, Ohio, to his parents, Lewis J. KNAPP and Mary M. MAY. He was their fourth child. His siblings included his brothers: Eugene, John and Raymond, and his … Continue reading →

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