Category Archives: Photos

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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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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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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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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