Jane L. Knepper1

b. 13 May 1869
Family
Father*John F. Knepper1,2 b. 20 Oct 1829, d. 15 Jun 1876
Mother*Sarah Catherine McGowan1,3 b. 7 Dec 1837
Birth*13 May 1869Jane L. Knepper was born on 13 May 1869 in Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana.1 
Relationship Note*Jane and John Knepper were twins.4 
Name VariationShe was called Jennie.1 
(Grandchild) Will21 April 1876Her paternal grandfather, Godfrey Knepper, prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.5 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane L. “Jennie” (Knepper) Monk, Memorial# 20545887. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John F Knepper, Memorial# 41482158.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah "Catherine" (McGowan) Knepper, Memorial# 41482148.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Sarah Knepper, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wawaka, Noble, Indiana; Roll: M593_347; Page: 126A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.

John F. Knepper1,2

b. 20 October 1829, d. 15 June 1876
Family
Father*Godfrey Knepper2 b. 4 Jul 1795, d. 9 Oct 1877
Mother*Magdalena __?__2 b. 8 Jan 1794, d. 10 Oct 1851
Birth*20 October 1829John F. Knepper was born on 20 October 1829 in Ohio.3,4 
(Son) Census US 185018 September 1850John was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 18 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Sugar Creek, Stark County, Ohio. He was 23 years of age.2 
(Son) Death10 October 1851He was 21 years old when his mother died on 10 October 1851 at age 57.5 
(Son) Marriage20 February 1853Sixteen months after the death of his mother, his father married a second time, on 20 February 1853, to Mary A. (Sprankle) Young, who had also been married before.6,7 
Marriage*23 August 1862He married Sarah Catherine McGowan, daughter of Archibald McGowan and Jane Amalia Brown, on 23 August 1862 in Noble County, Indiana.8,9,10 
(Deceased Son) Will21 April 1876His father prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.11 
Research Notes*When his father prepared his will on 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, he must have believed his son, John F. Knepper, had already died in Noble County, Indiana, or that his death was imminent. According to John's Find a Grave memorial, however, his date of death was not until two months later on 15 June 1876. We've not found supporting documentation to prove or disprove either situation.11,10 
Death*15 June 1876He died on 15 June 1876 in Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana, at age 4610 
Burial* and was buried in Plot# 1-2 of Cosperville Cemetery, Wawaka.10 

Family

 Sarah Catherine McGowan b. 7 Dec 1837
Children 1.Ulysses Grant Knepper12,10 b. 1864
 2.William L. Knepper13,10 b. Mar 1865
 3.Jane L. Knepper14,10 b. 13 May 1869
 4.John L. Knepper15,10 b. 13 May 1869
 5.George William Knepper16,10 b. 23 Mar 1872
 6.Dessie D. Knepper17,10 b. Feb 1877

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John F Knepper and Sarah Catharine McGowan on 23 August 1862 in Indiana, United States, citing page 265 and referencing FHL Film#      001704899. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Martha Knepper, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 731; Page: 150b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Martha Knepper, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 731; Page: 150b; their son John was 23 years of age and his year of birth estimated as 1827.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John F Knepper, Memorial# 41482158, his date of birth recorded as 20 October 1829. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Magdalena Knepper, Memorial# 63159303.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary A. (Sprankle) Knepper, Memorial# 63084689.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Godfrey KNEPPER, Memorial# 61076476.
  8. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 31 August 1862, license issued on 23 August 1862, in Noble County, Indiana, USA of John F Knepper and Sarah Catharine McGowan. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah "Catherine" (McGowan) Knepper, Memorial# 41482148.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John F Knepper, Memorial# 41482158.
  11. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ulysses Grant Knepper, Memorial# 41482170.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William L Knepper, Memorial# 217932481.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane L. “Jennie” (Knepper) Monk, Memorial# 20545887.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John L Knepper, Memorial# 41482157.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George William Knepper, Memorial# 41482154.
  17. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dessie D (Knepper) Monk, Memorial# 42061374.

John L. Knepper1

b. 13 May 1869
Family
Father*John F. Knepper1,2 b. 20 Oct 1829, d. 15 Jun 1876
Mother*Sarah Catherine McGowan1,3 b. 7 Dec 1837
Birth*13 May 1869John L. Knepper was born on 13 May 1869 in Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana.1,4,5 
Relationship Note*John and Jane Knepper were twins.4 
(Grandchild) Will21 April 1876His paternal grandfather, Godfrey Knepper, prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.6 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John L Knepper, Memorial# 41482157. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John F Knepper, Memorial# 41482158.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah "Catherine" (McGowan) Knepper, Memorial# 41482148.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Sarah Knepper, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wawaka, Noble, Indiana; Roll: M593_347; Page: 126A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane L. “Jennie” (Knepper) Monk, Memorial# 20545887.
  6. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.

Lucy Ann Knepper1

b. 1830, d. 26 November 1899
Family
Father*Godfrey Knepper1 b. 4 Jul 1795, d. 9 Oct 1877
Mother*Magdalena __?__1 b. 8 Jan 1794, d. 10 Oct 1851
Brick Wall Solved* WOW!!! This was really a tough one. Although we had a number of clues, we kept striking out. What was Lucy's maiden name and who was her birth family? On the record of her marriage to David Heckard in 1866, her name was transcribed as "Lucinda Geaney". She was about 36 years of age in 1866, and we didn't know if her marriage to David was her first. On the record of her son David's second marriage in 1913, his mother's name was transcribed as "Lucy Yancy" and in the record of his third marriage in 1937, his mother's name was transcribed as "Lucy Janey". In a biographical news article about her husband, David Heckard, published in 1893 shortly before his death, his wife's name was reported to be "Lucy Ann Yamma". On Lucy's own death certificate in 1899, Lucy's father was reported as "Ale Nepper", and on the death certificates for her two sons, David and William, in 1942 and 1951, respectively, in both cases, their mother’s name was reported as not known. And, finally, on Lucy's Find-a Grave memorial page, it was suggested that her maiden name "could be either Klepper or Gearney".

Many times we felt defeat. And as each new clue presented itself, our determination to know who she was returned, and each clue, one by one, led us nowhere. Then, just as we had decided to give up, one of our clues made a tiny connection, and we once again became hopeful.

We found a Lucy Ann KNEPPER who married a Doison Yarney in 1852 in Stark County, Ohio. That Lucy, we believed, was the daughter of Godfrey Knepper and his first wife, Magdalena (__?__) Knepper. Everything was looking promising and we were excited, until Godfrey Knepper died. He left a will dated April 1878 naming, among his children, his daughter, Lucy Ann. He did not name a husband for her, while with his married daughters, their husbands were named. We were bitterly disappointed, and concluded that Lucy Ann Heckard was not our Lucy Heckard. We had given up!

Then a new day dawned, and we decided to read the complete probate package for the estate of Godfrey Knepper. And, as if by magic, Lucy Heckard became his daughter. Thrilled, doesn't begin to describe our joy!2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,1,11,12,13,14,15,16 
Birth*1830Lucy Ann Knepper was born about 1830 or 1831 in Stark County or Darke County, Ohio.17,18,19,6 
(Daughter) Census US 185018 September 1850Lucy was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 18 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Sugar Creek, Stark County, Ohio. She was 19 years old and had been born in Ohio.1 
(Daughter) Death10 October 1851She was about 20 years old when her mother died on 10 October 1851 at age 57.20 
Marriage30 May 1852She married first Doison Yarney on 30 May 1852 in Stark County, Ohio.10 
(Daughter) Marriage20 February 1853Sixteen months after the death of her mother, her father married a second time, on 20 February 1853, to Mary A. (Sprankle) Young, who had also been married before.21,22 
(Daughter) Census US 186019 June 1860Lucy Knepper was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 19 June 1860 in the household of her father and stepmother in Sugar Creek, Stark County, Ohio. She was 28 years of age and was not with her husband. Whether he had died or they divorced, we don't know.11,23,24 
Marriage*20 August 1866She married second, as his second wife, David Heckard on 20 August 1866 in Grant County, Indiana.19,25,2 
(2nd Daughter) Will21 April 1876Her father prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.12 
(Daughter) Death9 October 1877Her father died in Beach City, Stark County, Ohio, on 9 October 1877 at age 82.22 
(2nd Daughter) Probate3 December 1877Her father's estate was opened for probate on 3 December 1877 and Jacob M. Trubey was appointed Executor, as requested in her father's will. The estate papers, among other things, told us that beginning on 22 October 1877, newspapers and other methods of notification had been published and posted stating that an "Inventory and Notice of Appraisement" of the estate and property of Godfrey Knepper, late of Stark County, deceased, would be taken at his late residence in Sugar Creek township on 27 October 1877 and continue from day to day thereafter if necessary until completed. The executor informed the court on 3 December that, additionally, the widow Mary Knepper, William Knepper, Elizabeth Broiler, Melissa Trubey and Minerva Knepper, heirs-at-law who resided in Stark County, had all been duly notified according to law. (We found no mention of the deceased son John Knepper's widow, Sarah C. Knepper, or her five children who were heirs in the will, or of his daughters, Sarah Amos, or Lucy Ann Heckard, all of whom were residing in Indiana in 1877.)13 
(2nd Daughter) Estate Distribution18 January 1879A page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 18 January 1879, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Partial payments were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: William Knepper (son), Sarah Amos (daughter), Mary Knepper (widow), Minerva (daughter), Melissa (daughter), and Lucy Ann "Rickard" (daughter.)14 
(2nd Daughter) Estate Distribution20 May 1880Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 20 May 1880, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Payments from the sale of real estate were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: on 20 February 1879, to his widow, Mary Knepper, and his daughters, Minerva Knepper and Melissa Trubey; on 21 February 1879, to his daughter, Sarah Amos, his son, William G. Knepper, his daughter, Lucy Ann Heckard, and his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, as guardian for her children; on 12 March 1880 to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; on 5 April 1880 to his son, William G. Knepper; and deferred payments on 5 April 1880 to his daughters, Minerva Knepper, Sarah Amos, and Lucy Ann Heckard, and to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian. And, finally, we knew for sure: Lucy Ann Heckard was Lucy Ann Knepper.15 
(2nd Daughter) Estate Distribution14 June 1881Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 14 June 1881, was identified as the executor's final accounting and included the final distributions, according to the deceased's will, to his heirs. It listed his following children and his grandchildren, with their court-appointed guardians: to F. H. Liverode, guardian for Knepper's grandson, Godfrey Broiler, son of his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Adam Broiler; to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian for her five children, named in the will of their grandfather as the children of his deceased son, John; to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; to his son, William Knepper; to his daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and David Heckard, their surname written as "Heckert"; to his daughter, Sarah Amos; and to his daughter and son-in-law, Minerva and Josiah Eberly, his name written as "John."16 
(Wife) Death16 June 1893Lucy Ann became a widow when David Heckard died on 16 June 1893 at about age 89.25,26 
Death*26 November 1899She died of dropsy on 26 November 1899 in Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, at about age 6819,6 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Doyle Cemetery, Grant County.19 

Family

 David Heckard b. 1804, d. 16 Jun 1893
Children 1.David M. Heckard+19 b. 2 Oct 1867, d. 27 May 1942
 2.William Heckard27 b. Jul 1872, d. 31 Mar 1951

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Martha Knepper, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 731; Page: 150b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 August 1866 in Grant County, of David Heckard and Lucinda Geaney, referencing the Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume I Book C (Sept 1831-June 1 Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 3A; Page: 409. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Della May Donaldson, daughter of Charles Lohman and Jennie Faust, and David M. Heckard, son of David M. Heckard and Lucy Yancy, married on 13 December 1913 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, referencing FHL Film# 1479334, Reference ID 277. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  4. [S2649] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 May 1937 in Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA of David M Heckard, son of David Heckard and Lucy Janey, and Eva Massey Ruth. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012.
  5. [S2851] David Heckard Sr. Biographical Notes March 1893 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Chronicle Tribune, (Marion, Indiana), Saturday, March 11, 1893, Page 1, (Downloaded on June 15, 2025), under the headlines, "Eighty-Nine years Old" and "David Heckard, a Resident of Van Buren Township", reporting his birth in Delphi County, Pennsylvania in 1804; that his father and grandfather were also born in Pennsylvania and were of Dutch decent; that the family from grandfather down had all been farmers; that he enlisted in the Mexican war in 1846 and served to the close of the war, when he was discharged in 1848; that he removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio where he remained until 1850 when he went to Grant County, Indiana and had lived there ever since as an able farmer and a good neighbor; that he first married in 1840 to Dorothy Householder who was born in Ireland in 1823 and died in Grant County in 1853; that they had six children; that he married second with Lucy Ann Yamma on 25 August 1866 and had two children. Hereinafter cited as David Heckard Sr. Biographical Notes March 1893 Indiana.
  6. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Lucey Ann Heckard, age 68, widow, housewife, died of dropsy on 28 November 1899 in Van Buren, Grant, Indiana, USA, born about 1831 in Darke County, Ohio, daughter of Ale Nepper and mother not known, Date Registered 1899-1900, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1899-1900; Roll: 08. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  7. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death of David M Heckard, age 76, married to Eva M. Heckard, died on 25 May 1942 in his home at 324 Center Street, Vincennes, Knox, Indiana, USA, born on 2 October 1866 in Grant County, Indiana, parents’ names not known, informant his wife, Eva M. Heckard, Date Registered 1942, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1942; Roll: 06.
  8. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Heckard, age 69, never married, farmer, on 31 March 1951 in Rural, Grant County, Indiana, USA, born on 23 April 1881 in Indiana, son of David Heckard and his mother not known , Date Registered 1951, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., informant his nephew Darwin Heckard, Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1951; Roll: 03.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucy A. Heckard, Memorial# 21709050, suggesting that her maiden name may have been "Klepper" or "Gearney". Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  10. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Lucy Ann Knepper and "Doison" "Yarncy" on 30 May 1852 in Stark, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000897628. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  11. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Mary A. Knepper, (their surname transcribed as "Knipper" by Ancestry), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.
  13. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 33-40, Ancestry.com images 49-53 of 691.
  14. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 60-61, Ancestry.com image# 414 of 691.
  15. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, pages 65-66, Ancestry.com image# 368-369 of 651.
  16. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, page 316, Ancestry.com image# 495 of 651.
  17. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Martha Knepper, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 731; Page: 150b; Lucy was recorded as 19 years old, and her year of birth estimated as 1831.
  18. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Mary A. Knepper, (their surname transcribed as "Knipper" by Ancestry), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037; Lucy was recorded as 28 years old, and her year of birth estimated as 1832.
  19. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucy A. Heckard, Memorial# 21709050.
  20. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Magdalena Knepper, Memorial# 63159303.
  21. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary A. (Sprankle) Knepper, Memorial# 63084689.
  22. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Godfrey KNEPPER, Memorial# 61076476.
  23. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Sarah Amos, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  24. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Adam and Elizabeth Broiler, (their surname recorded as "Broileger" by the census taker), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  25. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, David Heckard, Memorial# 21709044.
  26. [S2852] David Heckard Sr. Obituary June 1893 Indiana, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Chronicle Tribune, (Marion, Indiana), Saturday, June 17, 1893, Page 5, (Downloaded on June 15, 2025), under the heading, "Death of David Heckard", reporting that David Heckard Sr., one of the oldest citizens in Van Buren township, died the day before; that he had been sick for about six months and was ninety years old at the time of his death; that he went from Perry county, Ohio, to Van Buren township in 1850; that he left four sons, a daughter and a wife. Hereinafter cited as David Heckard Sr. Obituary June 1893 Indiana.
  27. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of William Heckard in the household of his brother, David Heckard, Year: 1900; Census Place: Van Buren, Grant, Indiana; Roll: 373; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0047. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Melissa Knepper1

b. 9 November 1855
Family
Father*Godfrey Knepper1 b. 4 Jul 1795, d. 9 Oct 1877
Mother*Mary A. Sprankle1,2,3 b. 20 Apr 1815, d. 6 Jan 1898
Birth*9 November 1855Melissa Knepper was born on 9 November 1855 in Stark County, Ohio.1,4,5 
(Daughter) Census US 186019 June 1860Melissa was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 19 June 1860 in the household of her parents in Sugar Creek, Stark County, Ohio. She was 4 years old.1,6,7 
(4th Daughter) Will21 April 1876Her father prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.8 
Marriage*24 September 1876She married Nathan Trubey, son of Jacob M. Trubey and Eliza Swan, on 24 September 1876.9,4,3 
(Daughter) Death9 October 1877Her father died on 9 October 1877 at age 82.10 
(4th Daughter) Probate3 December 1877Her father's estate was opened for probate on 3 December 1877 and Jacob M. Trubey was appointed Executor, as requested in her father's will. The estate papers, among other things, told us that beginning on 22 October 1877, newspapers and other methods of notification had been published and posted stating that an "Inventory and Notice of Appraisement" of the estate and property of Godfrey Knepper, late of Stark County, deceased, would be taken at his late residence in Sugar Creek township on 27 October 1877 and continue from day to day thereafter if necessary until completed. The executor informed the court on 3 December that, additionally, the widow Mary Knepper, William Knepper, Elizabeth Broiler, Melissa Trubey and Minerva Knepper, heirs-at-law who resided in Stark County, had all been duly notified according to law. (We found no mention of the deceased son John Knepper's widow, Sarah C. Knepper, or her five children who were heirs in the will, or of his daughters, Sarah Amos, or Lucy Ann Heckard, all of whom were residing in Indiana in 1877.)11 
(4th Daughter) Estate Distribution18 January 1879A page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 18 January 1879, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Partial payments were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: William Knepper (son), Sarah Amos (daughter), Mary Knepper (widow), Minerva (daughter), Melissa (daughter), and Lucy Ann "Rickard" (daughter.)12 
(4th Daughter) Estate Distribution20 May 1880Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 20 May 1880, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Payments from the sale of real estate were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: on 20 February 1879, to his widow, Mary Knepper, and his daughters, Minerva Knepper and Melissa Trubey; on 21 February 1879, to his daughter, Sarah Amos, his son, William G. Knepper, his daughter, Lucy Ann Heckard, and his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, as guardian for her children; on 12 March 1880 to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; on 5 April 1880 to his son, William G. Knepper; and deferred payments on 5 April 1880 to his daughters, Minerva Knepper, Sarah Amos, and Lucy Ann Heckard, and to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian.13 
(4th Daughter) Estate Distribution14 June 1881Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 14 June 1881, was identified as the executor's final accounting and included the final distributions, according to the deceased's will, to his heirs. It listed his following children and his grandchildren, with their court-appointed guardians: to F. H. Liverode, guardian for Knepper's grandson, Godfrey Broiler, son of his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Adam Broiler; to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian for her five children, named in the will of their grandfather as the children of his deceased son, John; to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; to his son, William Knepper; to his daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and David Heckard, their surname written as "Heckert"; to his daughter, Sarah Amos; and to his daughter and son-in-law, Minerva and Josiah Eberly, his name written as "John."14 

Family

 Nathan Trubey b. 29 Nov 1847

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Mary A. Knepper, (their surname transcribed as "Knipper" by Ancestry), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2955] U.S., Family History Books, online at www.ancestry.com, The Huber-Hoover Family History, Sixth Generation, page 83. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Family History Books.
  3. [S2955] U.S., Family History Books, online at www.ancestry.com, The Huber-Hoover Family History, Seventh Generation, page 141.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Melissa (Knepper) Trubey, Memorial# 117809938. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, The Huber-Hoover Family History, Seventh Generation, page 141.
  6. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Sarah Amos, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Adam and Elizabeth Broiler, (their surname recorded as "Broileger" by the census taker), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  8. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nathan Trubey, Memorial# 117809911.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Godfrey KNEPPER, Memorial# 61076476.
  11. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 33-40, Ancestry.com images 49-53 of 691.
  12. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 60-61, Ancestry.com image# 414 of 691.
  13. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, pages 65-66, Ancestry.com image# 368-369 of 651.
  14. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, page 316, Ancestry.com image# 495 of 651.

Minerva Knepper1

b. 5 May 1857
Family
Father*Godfrey Knepper1 b. 4 Jul 1795, d. 9 Oct 1877
Mother*Mary A. Sprankle1,2,3 b. 20 Apr 1815, d. 6 Jan 1898
Birth*5 May 1857Minerva Knepper was born on 5 May 1857 in Stark County, Ohio.1,4,5 
(Daughter) Census US 186019 June 1860Minerva was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 19 June 1860 in the household of her parents in Sugar Creek, Stark County, Ohio. She was 3 years old.1,6,7 
(5th Daughter) Will21 April 1876Her father prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.8 
(Daughter) Death9 October 1877Her father died on 9 October 1877 at age 82.9 
(5th Daughter) Probate3 December 1877Her father's estate was opened for probate on 3 December 1877 and Jacob M. Trubey was appointed Executor, as requested in her father's will. The estate papers, among other things, told us that beginning on 22 October 1877, newspapers and other methods of notification had been published and posted stating that an "Inventory and Notice of Appraisement" of the estate and property of Godfrey Knepper, late of Stark County, deceased, would be taken at his late residence in Sugar Creek township on 27 October 1877 and continue from day to day thereafter if necessary until completed. The executor informed the court on 3 December that, additionally, the widow Mary Knepper, William Knepper, Elizabeth Broiler, Melissa Trubey and Minerva Knepper, heirs-at-law who resided in Stark County, had all been duly notified according to law. (We found no mention of the deceased son John Knepper's widow, Sarah C. Knepper, or her five children who were heirs in the will, or of his daughters, Sarah Amos, or Lucy Ann Heckard, all of whom were residing in Indiana in 1877.)10 
(5th Daughter) Estate Distribution18 January 1879A page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 18 January 1879, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Partial payments were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: William Knepper (son), Sarah Amos (daughter), Mary Knepper (widow), Minerva (daughter), Melissa (daughter), and Lucy Ann "Rickard" (daughter.)11 
(5th Daughter) Estate Distribution20 May 1880Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 20 May 1880, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Payments from the sale of real estate were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: on 20 February 1879, to his widow, Mary Knepper, and his daughters, Minerva Knepper and Melissa Trubey; on 21 February 1879, to his daughter, Sarah Amos, his son, William G. Knepper, his daughter, Lucy Ann Heckard, and his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, as guardian for her children; on 12 March 1880 to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; on 5 April 1880 to his son, William G. Knepper; and deferred payments on 5 April 1880 to his daughters, Minerva Knepper, Sarah Amos, and Lucy Ann Heckard, and to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian.12 
Marriage*23 September 1880She married Josiah Bretz Eberly on 23 September 1880.13,4,3 
(5th Daughter) Estate Distribution14 June 1881Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 14 June 1881, was identified as the executor's final accounting and included the final distributions, according to the deceased's will, to his heirs. It listed his following children and his grandchildren, with their court-appointed guardians: to F. H. Liverode, guardian for Knepper's grandson, Godfrey Broiler, son of his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Adam Broiler; to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian for her five children, named in the will of their grandfather as the children of his deceased son, John; to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; to his son, William Knepper; to his daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and David Heckard, their surname written as "Heckert"; to his daughter, Sarah Amos; and to his daughter and son-in-law, Minerva and Josiah Eberly, his name written as "John."14 

Family

 Josiah Bretz Eberly b. 11 Sep 1856

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Mary A. Knepper, (their surname transcribed as "Knipper" by Ancestry), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2955] U.S., Family History Books, online at www.ancestry.com, The Huber-Hoover Family History, Sixth Generation, page 83. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Family History Books.
  3. [S2955] U.S., Family History Books, online at www.ancestry.com, The Huber-Hoover Family History, Seventh Generation, page 141.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Minerva (Knepper) Eberly, Memorial# 207036769. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, The Huber-Hoover Family History, Seventh Generation, page 141.
  6. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Sarah Amos, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Adam and Elizabeth Broiler, (their surname recorded as "Broileger" by the census taker), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  8. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Godfrey KNEPPER, Memorial# 61076476.
  10. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 33-40, Ancestry.com images 49-53 of 691.
  11. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 60-61, Ancestry.com image# 414 of 691.
  12. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, pages 65-66, Ancestry.com image# 368-369 of 651.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Josiah Bretz Eberly, Memorial# 207036764.
  14. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, page 316, Ancestry.com image# 495 of 651.

Sarah Knepper1

b. 25 August 1819
Family
Father*Godfrey Knepper1 b. 4 Jul 1795, d. 9 Oct 1877
Mother*Magdalena __?__1 b. 8 Jan 1794, d. 10 Oct 1851
Birth*25 August 1819Sarah Knepper was born on 25 August 1819 in Ohio.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Sarah Jane Knepper.2 
Marriage*1839She married John M. Amos about 1839.1,3,2 
(Daughter) Death10 October 1851She was 32 years of age and married when her mother died on 10 October 1851 at age 57.4 
(Daughter) Marriage20 February 1853Sixteen months after the death of her mother, her father married a second time, on 20 February 1853, to Mary A. (Sprankle) Young, who had also been married before.5,6 
Census US 1860*19 June 1860Sarah and John M. Amos were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 19 June 1860 in Sugar Creek, Stark County, Ohio. John was 44 years of age and a farmer with a personal estate valued at $150, and Sarah was 42 years of age. Six children were enumerated with them in 1860. Susan and Harmon were ages 19 and 17 years, respectively; Nancy and Lucinda were ages 14 and 12 years, respectively; and Sarah J. and J. H. were ages 9 and 6 years, respectively. All of the children had attended school within the census year. Sarah's sister and her husband, Elizabeth and Adam Broiler, were enumerated with their children in the next household before Sarah and John, and the sisters' father and stepmother, Mary A. and Godfrey Knepper, were in the next household after Sarah and John, all of them on the same census page.1,7,8 
(Wife) Death8 May 1872Sarah became a widow when John Michael Amos died on 8 May 1872 at age 55.3 
(Eldest Daughter) Will21 April 1876Her father prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.9 
(Daughter) Death9 October 1877Her father died on 9 October 1877 at age 82.6 
(Eldest Daughter) Probate3 December 1877Her father's estate was opened for probate on 3 December 1877 and Jacob M. Trubey was appointed Executor, as requested in her father's will. The estate papers, among other things, told us that beginning on 22 October 1877, newspapers and other methods of notification had been published and posted stating that an "Inventory and Notice of Appraisement" of the estate and property of Godfrey Knepper, late of Stark County, deceased, would be taken at his late residence in Sugar Creek township on 27 October 1877 and continue from day to day thereafter if necessary until completed. The executor informed the court on 3 December that, additionally, the widow Mary Knepper, William Knepper, Elizabeth Broiler, Melissa Trubey and Minerva Knepper, heirs-at-law who resided in Stark County, had all been duly notified according to law. (We found no mention of the deceased son John Knepper's widow, Sarah C. Knepper, or her five children who were heirs in the will, or of his daughters, Sarah Amos, or Lucy Ann Heckard, all of whom were residing in Indiana in 1877.)10 
(Eldest Daughter) Estate Distribution18 January 1879A page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 18 January 1879, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Partial payments were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: William Knepper (son), Sarah Amos (daughter), Mary Knepper (widow), Minerva (daughter), Melissa (daughter), and Lucy Ann "Rickard" (daughter.)11 
(Eldest Daughter) Estate Distribution20 May 1880Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 20 May 1880, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Payments from the sale of real estate were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: on 20 February 1879, to his widow, Mary Knepper, and his daughters, Minerva Knepper and Melissa Trubey; on 21 February 1879, to his daughter, Sarah Amos, his son, William G. Knepper, his daughter, Lucy Ann Heckard, and his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, as guardian for her children; on 12 March 1880 to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; on 5 April 1880 to his son, William G. Knepper; and deferred payments on 5 April 1880 to his daughters, Minerva Knepper, Sarah Amos, and Lucy Ann Heckard, and to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian.12 
(Eldest Daughter) Estate Distribution14 June 1881Another page in her father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 14 June 1881, was identified as the executor's final accounting and included the final distributions, according to the deceased's will, to his heirs. It listed his following children and his grandchildren, with their court-appointed guardians: to F. H. Liverode, guardian for Knepper's grandson, Godfrey Broiler, son of his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Adam Broiler; to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian for her five children, named in the will of their grandfather as the children of his deceased son, John; to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; to his son, William Knepper; to his daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and David Heckard, their surname written as "Heckert"; to his daughter, Sarah Amos; and to his daughter and son-in-law, Minerva and Josiah Eberly, his name written as "John."13 

Family

 John M. Amos b. 19 May 1816, d. 8 May 1872

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John M. and Sarah Amos, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Jane (Knepper) Amos, Memorial# 23627315. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Michael Amos, Memorial# 23627314.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Magdalena Knepper, Memorial# 63159303.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary A. (Sprankle) Knepper, Memorial# 63084689.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Godfrey KNEPPER, Memorial# 61076476.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Adam and Elizabeth Broiler, (their surname recorded as "Broileger" by the census taker), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  8. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Mary A. Knepper, (their surname transcribed as "Knipper" by Ancestry), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805037.
  9. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.
  10. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 33-40, Ancestry.com images 49-53 of 691.
  11. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 60-61, Ancestry.com image# 414 of 691.
  12. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, pages 65-66, Ancestry.com image# 368-369 of 651.
  13. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, page 316, Ancestry.com image# 495 of 651.

Ulysses Grant Knepper1

b. 1864
Family
Father*John F. Knepper1,3 b. 20 Oct 1829, d. 15 Jun 1876
Mother*Sarah Catherine McGowan1,2 b. 7 Dec 1837
Birth*1864Ulysses Grant Knepper was born about 1864 in Indiana.1,4 
Name VariationHe was called Grant.4 
(Grandchild) Will21 April 1876His paternal grandfather, Godfrey Knepper, prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.5 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Ulysses Grant Knepper, Memorial# 41482170. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah "Catherine" (McGowan) Knepper, Memorial# 41482148.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John F Knepper, Memorial# 41482158.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John F. and Sarah Knepper, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wawaka, Noble, Indiana; Roll: M593_347; Page: 126A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.

William Knepper1

b. June 1831
Family
Father*Godfrey Knepper1 b. 4 Jul 1795, d. 9 Oct 1877
Mother*Magdalena __?__1 b. 8 Jan 1794, d. 10 Oct 1851
Birth*June 1831William Knepper was born in June 1831 in Stark County, Ohio.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was William Godfrey Knepper.2 
(Son) Census US 185018 September 1850William was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 18 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Sugar Creek, Stark County, Ohio. He was 18 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Son) Death10 October 1851He was about 19 years old when his mother died on 10 October 1851 at age 57.3 
(Son) Marriage20 February 1853Sixteen months after the death of his mother, his father married a second time, on 20 February 1853, to Mary A. (Sprankle) Young, who had also been married before.4,5 
(2nd Son) Will21 April 1876His father prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.6 
(Son) Death9 October 1877His father died on 9 October 1877 at age 82.5 
(Son) Probate3 December 1877His father's estate was opened for probate on 3 December 1877 and Jacob M. Trubey was appointed Executor, as requested in his father's will. The estate papers, among other things, told us that beginning on 22 October 1877, newspapers and other methods of notification had been published and posted stating that an "Inventory and Notice of Appraisement" of the estate and property of Godfrey Knepper, late of Stark County, deceased, would be taken at his late residence in Sugar Creek township on 27 October 1877 and continue from day to day thereafter if necessary until completed. The executor informed the court on 3 December that, additionally, the widow Mary Knepper, William Knepper, Elizabeth Broiler, Melissa Trubey and Minerva Knepper, heirs-at-law who resided in Stark County, had all been duly notified according to law. (We found no mention of the deceased son John Knepper's widow, Sarah C. Knepper, or her five children who were heirs in the will, or of his daughters, Sarah Amos, or Lucy Ann Heckard, all of whom were residing in Indiana in 1877.)7 
(Son) Estate Distribution18 January 1879A page in his father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 18 January 1879, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Partial payments were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: William Knepper (son), Sarah Amos (daughter), Mary Knepper (widow), Minerva (daughter), Melissa (daughter), and Lucy Ann "Rickard" (daughter.)8 
(Son) Estate Distribution20 May 1880Another page in his father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 20 May 1880, was identified as the executor's partial accounting of receipts and payments to and from the estate. Payments from the sale of real estate were listed to the following heirs of the deceased: on 20 February 1879, to his widow, Mary Knepper, and his daughters, Minerva Knepper and Melissa Trubey; on 21 February 1879, to his daughter, Sarah Amos, his son, William G. Knepper, his daughter, Lucy Ann Heckard, and his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, as guardian for her children; on 12 March 1880 to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; on 5 April 1880 to his son, William G. Knepper; and deferred payments on 5 April 1880 to his daughters, Minerva Knepper, Sarah Amos, and Lucy Ann Heckard, and to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian.9 
(Son) Estate Distribution14 June 1881Another page in his father's probate package titled "Godfrey Knepper's Estate", dated 14 June 1881, was identified as the executor's final accounting and included the final distributions, according to the deceased's will, to his heirs. It listed his following children and his grandchildren, with their court-appointed guardians: to F. H. Liverode, guardian for Knepper's grandson, Godfrey Broiler, son of his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Adam Broiler; to his daughter-in-law, Sarah C. Knepper, guardian for her five children, named in the will of their grandfather as the children of his deceased son, John; to his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Nathan Trubey; to his son, William Knepper; to his daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and David Heckard, their surname written as "Heckert"; to his daughter, Sarah Amos; and to his daughter and son-in-law, Minerva and Josiah Eberly, his name written as "John."10 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Godfrey and Martha Knepper, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Sugar Creek, Stark, Ohio; Roll: 731; Page: 150b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Godfrey Knepper, Memorial# 63049930. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Magdalena Knepper, Memorial# 63159303.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary A. (Sprankle) Knepper, Memorial# 63084689.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Godfrey KNEPPER, Memorial# 61076476.
  6. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.
  7. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 33-40, Ancestry.com images 49-53 of 691.
  8. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 35-36, 1877-1880, pages 60-61, Ancestry.com image# 414 of 691.
  9. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, pages 65-66, Ancestry.com image# 368-369 of 651.
  10. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, probate records for the estate of Godfrey Knepper, probate dated 3 December 1877 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Administration Records, Volumes 37-38, 1878-1881, page 316, Ancestry.com image# 495 of 651.

William L. Knepper1

b. March 1865
Family
Father*John F. Knepper1,2 b. 20 Oct 1829, d. 15 Jun 1876
Mother*Sarah Catherine McGowan1,3 b. 7 Dec 1837
Birth*March 1865William L. Knepper was born in March 1865 in Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana.1 
(Grandchild) Will21 April 1876His paternal grandfather, Godfrey Knepper, prepared his will dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, in which he named the following beneficiaries: his beloved wife, Mary, his deceased son, John, whose death left five heirs who were Godfrey's grandchildren, named Grant, William, John, Jennie and George, his daughter Sarah, who had married to John Amos, his daughter Lucy Ann, his son William, and his daughters, Melissa and Minerva. His will clarified that John's five children were to count as one heir, and that with the five other heirs Godfrey had named, there were a total of six heirs who should each have one equal share. His will went on to state that he had yet another daughter, Elizabeth, who was married to Adam Broiler, and that he had loaned her $305, and that the forgiveness of that debt was to be Elizabeth's total bequest. And to the Broliers son named Godfrey Broiler, his will bequeathed $500 plus the interest it earned until young Godfrey reached the age of 21 years, and willed that John Baltzly be appointed guardian for young Godfrey. His will appointed Jacob M. Trubey his sole executor.4 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William L Knepper, Memorial# 217932481. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John F Knepper, Memorial# 41482158.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah "Catherine" (McGowan) Knepper, Memorial# 41482148.
  4. [S1603] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, online at www.ancestry.com, will of Godfrey Knepper dated 21 April 1876 in Stark County, Ohio, referencing Stark County, Will Records, Volumes E-F, 1873-1883, pages 317-318, Ancestry.com images 189-190 of 622. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998.

Millie Kniffin1

b. 1877
Family
Birth*1877Millie Kniffin was born in 1877 in Marlboro, Ulster County, New York.1 
Marriage*26 July 1917She married Clare Eastman, son of Louis Eastman and Lovinia Sprague, on 26 July 1917 in Marlboro, Ulster County, New York.1 

Family

 Clare Eastman b. 2 Oct 1885

Citations

  1. [S1957] New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 July 1917 in Orange County, New York, USA, of Clare Sprague Eastman, age 31, his first marriage, born about 1886 to Louis Eastman and Lavinia Sprague, married Millie Kniffin, age 40, her second marriage, divorced on 5 January 1913 in Newburgh, New York, born about 1877 to John F. Kniffin and Mary Frances Wygant, referencing Film# 000829655. Hereinafter cited as New York, County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936.

Alonzo Knight1

b. 15 August 1828, d. 4 November 1917
Family
Birth*15 August 1828Alonzo Knight was born on 15 August 1828 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.1 
Marriage*23 January 1854He married Elizabeth Clayton on 23 January 1854.2,1 
(Husband) Death10 June 1897Alonzo became a widower when Eliza (Clayton) Knight died on 10 June 1897 at age 70.2 
Death*4 November 1917He died on 4 November 1917 in Walnut, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 891 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Lot 279, Grave #167, of Walnut Cemetery, Walnut, Bureau County.1,2 

Family

 Elizabeth Clayton b. 6 Jul 1826, d. 10 Jun 1897
Child 1.Rosa Ellen Knight+1,3 b. 10 Jan 1859, d. 31 Jan 1939

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Alonzo Knight, Memorial# 127679422. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza (Clayton) Knight, Memorial# 127679509.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rosa Ellen (Knight) Langford, Memorial# 127748690.

Cecil B. Knight1

b. 1898
Family
Father*Cornelius K. Knight1 b. Aug 1851, d. 5 May 1920
Mother*Mary J. Mansell1 b. Nov 1862, d. 20 Jan 1935
Birth*1898Cecil B. Knight was born about 1898 in Wisconsin.1 
(Son) Census US 19009 August 1900Cecil, whose name was spelled "Sesal" by the census taker, was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 August 1900 in the household of his parents in Worcester, Price County, Wisconsin. He was 2 years old.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Cornelius and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 6, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T624_786; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374799. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. K. and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Pages: 4B-5A; Enumeration District: 0150. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Earl Howe as a boarder and farm laborer in the household of George and Emma Ferry, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0150.

Cornelius K. Knight1,2

b. August 1851, d. 5 May 1920
Family
Father*Martin Knight3 b. 1828, d. 30 Oct 1855
Mother*Elvira P. Sawyer3
Birth*August 1851Cornelius K. Knight was born in August 1851 in Braxton County, Virginia.4,2,5 
(Son) Death30 October 1855He was 4 years old when his father died on 30 October 1855 at age 27.6 
(Son) Census US 186014 August 1860Cornelius was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of his widowed mother near the Braxton Court House Post Office, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 9 years old.7 
Marriage*1876He married, as her second husband, Phebe J. Thrasher, daughter of James Hefner and Mary A. Wade, in 1876 in Braxton County, West Virginia.1 
Census US 1880*16 June 1880Phoebe and Cornelius Knight were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 16 June 1880 in Addison, Webster County, West Virginia. Cornelius was 27 years of age and a blacksmith, and Phoebe was 34 years of age and keeping house. Four children were enumerated with them in 1880. Lilly, Mary and James I. Thrasher, Phoebe's three children from her first marriage, were ages 11, 10 and 7 years, respectively. Lilly and James were at school, and all three of the Thrasher children had attended school within the census year. Annie Knight, the baby daughter of Phoebe and Cornelius, was one year old.8 
Divorce*Cornelius K. Knight and Phebe J. Knight separated, and were likely divorced, as they each married again, Cornelius in June of 1889 and Phebe in 1890.9,10 
Marriage*10 January 1889He married second, as her second husband, Dora V. (Finn) Howe, daughter of Calvin V. Finn and Rachel Louisa Ashley, on 10 January 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois.9 
(Husband) DeathCornelius became a widower when Dora V. (Finn) Howe Knight died at about age 39, shortly after the birth of the couple's first child. Her death left Cornelius with their infant daughter, Elva, and Dora's two young sons from her first marriage, Ernest George Howe and Earl Washington Howe.4,11 
Marriage*27 February 1893He married third, as her third husband, Mary E. Meed, daughter of William T. Frankeburger and Elizabeth A. Jewel, on 27 February 1893 in Price County, Wisconsin.12 
Divorce*The marriage between Cornelius K. Knight and Mary E. (Frankeburger) Meed Knight ended almost as soon as it began. Cornelius married a fourth time in February 1894 and Mary, using the name Lizzie Boring, married a fourth time in December of 1896.13,14 
Marriage*11 February 1894He married fourth, as her second husband, Mary J. (Mansell) McKichan, daughter of William Mansell and Elizabeth Kemp, on 11 February 1894 in Boscobel, Grant County, Wisconsin.15,16,13 
Census US 1900*9 August 1900Mary J. and Cornelius K. Knight were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 8 and 9 August 1900 in Worcester, Price County, Wisconsin. Cornelius was 48 years of age and a farmer, and Mary J. was 38 years of age. They owned their farm free of mortgage, were both able to read, write and speak English, had been married for six years, and Mary had given birth to five children, all of whom were living. Six children were enumerated with them in 1900. Ernest George Howe, who was 17 years old, able to read write and speak English, and worked as a laborer on the family farm, was the son of Cornelius's deceased second wife, Dora V. (Finn) Howe Knight, and her first husband, George W. Howe; Elva Knight, the daughter of Cornelius and his second wife, Dora V. (Finn) Howe Knight, was 9 years old and able to read, write and speak English; Clara McKichan, who was the daughter of Cornelius's wife, Mary J., and her first husband, John McKichan Sr., was 7 years old; and Minnie, Cecil and Robert Knight, were the children of Cornelius and Mary J. Minne was 5 years old and Cecil, whose name was spelled "Sesal" by the census taker, was age 2. The baby, Robert, was nine months old. All six of the children were recorded with the surname "Knight". The younger brother of Ernest George Howe, Earl Washington Howe, who had likely also been raised by the boys' stepfather, Cornelius K. Knight, after the death of their mother, Cornelius's second wife, Dora V. (Finn) Howe Knight, was enumerated as a farm laborer on a farm very nearby, on the previous page of the census to Cornelius, in Worcester, Price County. Mary J.'s eldest daughter, Blanche (McKichan) Prentice, had married earlier that year and was enumerated with her husband in Phillips, Price County, Wisconsin.4,11 
Death*5 May 1920He died on 5 May 1920 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, at age 6816,17 
Burial* and was buried in Block 30 of Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish County.16 

Family 1

 Phoebe J. Hefner b. Aug 1845
Children 1.Ruthie Ann Knight8 b. 18 Oct 1878
 2.Preston M. Knight18 b. 15 Apr 1882

Family 2

 Dora V. Finn b. 1851
Child 1.Elva L. Knight19 b. 20 Aug 1890

Family 3

 Mary E. Frankeburger b. 1 Nov 1856

Family 4

 Mary J. Mansell b. Nov 1862, d. 20 Jan 1935
Children 1.Minnie Knight4 b. Aug 1894
 2.Cecil B. Knight20 b. 1898
 3.Robert Kemp Knight21 b. 4 Apr 1899
 4.Dorothy E. Knight20 b. 1902

Citations

  1. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Phebe "Theorber" and Cornelius Knight in 1876 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Cornelius K. Knight, Memorial# 210430407, his year of birth recorded as 1851. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA, of C. K. Knight, age 38, born about 1851 to Martin L. Knight and Alvira Sawyer, married Dora V. Howe, age 38, born about 1851 to Calvin V. Finn and Louisa R. Ashley, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. K. and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Pages: 4B-5A; Enumeration District: 0150. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Cornelius and Phoebe Knight, Year: 1880; Census Place: Addison, Webster, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Page: 398A; Enumeration District: 150, with Cornelius's age recorded as 27, and his year of birth estimated as 1853. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of H.B.M. Knight on 30 October 1855 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 27, married to Elvira, born about 1828, son of John V. and Elizabeth Knight, referencing FHL Film# 163711. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elvira Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 459; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Cornelius and Phoebe Knight, Year: 1880; Census Place: Addison, Webster, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Page: 398A; Enumeration District: 150.
  9. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora V Finn Howe and Cornelius K Knight on 10 June 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  10. [S1387] West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Isaac W Hines and Phebe J Knight in 1890 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States.
  11. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Earl Howe as a boarder and farm laborer in the household of George and Emma Ferry, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0150.
  12. [S2297] Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2015, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 27 February 1893 in Prentice, Price County, Wisconsin, USA, of Cornelius K Knight of Brantwood, Wisconsin, blacksmith, born in West Virginia, son of Martin L. Knight and Alvira Sawyer, and Mrs. Mary E Meed, daughter of William Frankenberger and Jule Elizabeth, religious ceremony by Reverend Julius Parsons of Prentice, Wisconsin, with Orin Owen and Mary Owen as subscribing witnesses, referencing Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Wi Marriage Records Pre-1907. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2015.
  13. [S2297] Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2015, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 11 February 1894 in Boscobel, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA, of Cornelius K Knight of Boscobel, Grant County, blacksmith, born in Braxton County, Virginia, son of Martin H. Knight and Alvira Sawyer, and Mrs. Mary J McKichan, born in Argyle, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, daughter of William Mansell and Elizabeth Kemp, referencing Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Wi Marriage Records Pre-1907.
  14. [S2577] Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage on 10 December 1896 in Cherokee County, Kansas, USA, of John R. York of Joplin, Missouri, farmer, age 53, his second marriage, born in Ameria, son of Madison York and Lucinda Esteridge, and Lizzie Boring, housekeeper, age 38, reporting it as her first marriage, born in America, daughter of W. T. Frankeberger and Elizabeth Jewell, citing "Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWL1-QPC : 14 January 2020), Lizzie Boring in entry for John R. York, 1896, viewed online on FHL Film# 1404858, DGS# 007579705, image# 134 of 578. Hereinafter cited as Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935.
  15. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Josephine (Mansell) Knight, Memorial# 210430436.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Cornelius K. Knight, Memorial# 210430407.
  17. [S2569] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Cornelius K. Knight, age 68, died on 5 May 1920 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, parents Henry and Elvira Knight, citing FHL Film# 1992757 , reference ID# 118. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960.
  18. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Preston M Knight on 15 April 1882 in Braxton County, West Virginia, son of Cornelius and Phebe J Knight, referencing FHL Film# 573797. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.
  19. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elva L (Knight) Baker, Memorial# 98698668.
  20. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Cornelius and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 6, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T624_786; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374799. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  21. [S2570] Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Robert Kemp Knight on 4 April 1899 in Worcester, Price County, Wisconsin, son of C K Knight and Mary J Mansell, referencing FHL Film# 1305145. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928.

Dorothy E. Knight1

b. 1902
Family
Father*Cornelius K. Knight1 b. Aug 1851, d. 5 May 1920
Mother*Mary J. Mansell1 b. Nov 1862, d. 20 Jan 1935
Birth*1902Dorothy E. Knight was born about 1902 in Missouri.1 

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Cornelius and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 6, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T624_786; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374799. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Elva L. Knight1

b. 20 August 1890
Family
Father*Cornelius K. Knight1 b. Aug 1851, d. 5 May 1920
Mother*Dora V. Finn1 b. 1851
Birth*20 August 1890Elva L. Knight was born on 20 August 1890 in Illinois.1,2 
(Daughter) DeathNot long after her birth, her mother died at about age 39, leaving Elva's father with his infant daughter and her mother's two young sons from her first marriage, Ernest George Howe and Earl Washington Howe.3,4 
(Daughter) Census US 19009 August 1900Elva was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 August 1900 in the household of her father and stepmother in Worcester, Price County, Wisconsin. She was 9 years old and able to read, write and speak English.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elva L (Knight) Baker, Memorial# 98698668. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. K. and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Pages: 4B-5A; Enumeration District: 0150, Elva's date of birth was recorded as August 1890, and her mother's place of birth was New York. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. K. and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Pages: 4B-5A; Enumeration District: 0150.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Earl Howe as a boarder and farm laborer in the household of George and Emma Ferry, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0150.

Hudson M. D. Knight1

b. 1831, d. 20 May 1900
Family
Father*John V. Knight1 d. b 20 Aug 1850
Mother*Elizabeth Lewis1 b. 1796
Birth*1831Hudson M. D. Knight was born about 1831 in Virginia.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Hudson Markson Dickson Knight.2 
(Son) Census US 185020 August 1850Hudson M. D. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in the household of his widowed mother in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 19 years old, worked as a laborer, and had attended school within the census year.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah A. Perrine.2,3 
Death*20 May 1900He died on 20 May 1900 in Braxton County, West Virginia, at about age 69.4 

Family

 Sarah A. Perrine b. 1840

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elizabeth Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 186a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hudson Markson Dickson Knight, Memorial# 214678095. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Hudson and Sarah Ann Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 353; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of H. D. Knight on 20 May 1900 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 72 years 3 months 16 days, married to S. A. Knight, born about 1828, son of J. and E. Knight, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

James H. Knight1

b. 1833
Family
Father*John V. Knight1 d. b 20 Aug 1850
Mother*Elizabeth Lewis1 b. 1796
Birth*1833James H. Knight was born about 1833 in Virginia.1 
(Son) Census US 185020 August 1850James H. was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in the household of his widowed mother in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 17 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elizabeth Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 186a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jane Knight1

b. 1852
Family
Father*Martin Knight1 b. 1828, d. 30 Oct 1855
Mother*Elvira P. Sawyer1
Birth*1852Jane Knight was born about 1852 in Virginia.1 
(Daughter) Census US 186014 August 1860Jane was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of her widowed mother near the Braxton Court House Post Office, Braxton County, Virginia. She was 8 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elvira Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 459; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

John Knight1

Family
Marriage*He married Abigail Sharp, daughter of Isaac Sharp and Mary Wolverton.1,2 

Family

 Abigail Sharp b. 29 Aug 1783

Citations

  1. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), page 456. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  2. [S1436] J.H. Beers, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania, containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and of many of the Early Settled Families, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Chicago, Illinois: J.H. Beers, 1893), The Sharp Family, pages 170-174. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania.

John V. Knight1

d. before 20 August 1850
Family
Marriage*14 February 1811He married Elizabeth Lewis on 14 February 1811 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.1,2 
Death*before 20 August 1850He died before 20 August 1850, the date the 1850 census was taken in Braxton County, Virginia, and his widow, Elizabeth, was enumerated as the head of her household and owned real estate valued at $50. At that time, married women were not permitted, among other things, to own real estate independently of their husbands.

Through Google, we found an excellent article by Sara Frances Ketchum, her 1985 thesis at the University of Virginia, explaining "Women's Property Law in Nineteenth-Century Virginia". The laws she described applied to most of the United States, and women's struggles for legal independence and equality were fought for decades before laws, state by state, were enacted. By 1900, every state has passed legislation granting married women the right to keep their own wages and to own property in their own names.3,4 

Family

 Elizabeth Lewis b. 1796
Children 1.Lewis Knight5 b. 1813
 2.Martin Knight+1 b. 1828, d. 30 Oct 1855
 3.Hudson M. D. Knight3 b. 1831, d. 20 May 1900
 4.James H. Knight3 b. 1833

Citations

  1. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of H.B.M. Knight on 30 October 1855 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 27, married to Elvira, born about 1828, son of John V. and Elizabeth Knight, referencing FHL Film# 163711. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  2. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Knight and Elizabeth Lewis on 14 February 1811 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, USA, referencing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.; Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850; Publication Place: Bountiful, Utah, USA; Publisher: Precision Indexing Publishers. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elizabeth Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 186a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2578] Sara Frances Ketchum, "Married Women's Property Law in Nineteenth-Century Virginia", University of Virginia (August 1985), found online using www.google.com, which took us on 7 October 2023 to the University of Virginia site: https://www.google.com/url. Hereinafter cited as "Married Women's Property Law in Nineteenth-Century Virginia."
  5. [S2548] West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932, online from the Family History Library, www.famillysearch.org, marriage on 26 August 1856 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, of Lewis Knight, age 43, born about 1813 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, Widowed, son of John Knight and Elizabeth, and Caroline Carpenter, age 25, born about 1831 in Braxton County, Virginia, Single, daughter of Solomon Carpenter and Mary, referencing West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932, FHL Digital Folder# 007499352, FHL Film# 34484, Originating System EASY, Batch# M54976-4, citing "West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR43-KJM : 30 January 2020), Lewis Knight, 1856. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932.

Keziah M. Knight1,2

b. 17 May 1854
Family
Father*Martin Knight1,2 b. 1828, d. 30 Oct 1855
Mother*Elvira P. Sawyer1,2
Birth*17 May 1854Keziah M. Knight was born on 17 May 1854 in Braxton County, Virginia.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Keziah Melceina Knight2 
Name Variation and she was also called Melceina.3 
(Daughter) Census US 186014 August 1860She was enumerated as Melceina on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of her widowed mother near the Braxton Court House Post Office, Braxton County, Virginia. She was 7 years old.3 

Citations

  1. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Kizziah M Knight on 17 May 1854 in Braxton County, West Virginia, daughter of H B M and Elvira P. Knight, referencing FHL Film# 573797. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Keziah Melceina (Knight) Mace, Memorial# 29142192. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elvira Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 459; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Lewis Knight1

b. 1813
Family
Father*John V. Knight1 d. b 20 Aug 1850
Mother*Elizabeth Lewis1 b. 1796
Birth*1813Lewis Knight was born about 1813 in Greenbrier County, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S2548] West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932, online from the Family History Library, www.famillysearch.org, marriage on 26 August 1856 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, of Lewis Knight, age 43, born about 1813 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, Widowed, son of John Knight and Elizabeth, and Caroline Carpenter, age 25, born about 1831 in Braxton County, Virginia, Single, daughter of Solomon Carpenter and Mary, referencing West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932, FHL Digital Folder# 007499352, FHL Film# 34484, Originating System EASY, Batch# M54976-4, citing "West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XR43-KJM : 30 January 2020), Lewis Knight, 1856. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932.

Martha Knight1

b. 1 October 1860, d. 10 December 1936
Family
Father*William G. Knight2,3 b. 3 Jun 1829, d. 7 May 1872
Mother*Margaret E. Snyder2,4,3 b. 23 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jan 1909
Birth*1 October 1860Martha Knight was born on 1 October 1860 in Ritchie County, Virginia.5,2,4 
Relationship Note*Martha Knight and Mary Knight were twins.4,6 
Name VariationHer full name was Martha Lourine Knight.7 
(Daughter) Census US 187028 June 1870Martha and her twin sister were enumerated with seven of their siblings on the 1870 census taken on 28 June 1870 in the household of their parents near the Stouts Mills Post Office, Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia. The twins were 8 years old, at home, and had both attended school within the census year. Martha was able to both read and write, and Mary, who was recorded as Margaret, was able to write, although not to read.3 
Marriage*1890It's possible she had been married previously, although we think she married first, as his first wife, John E. Watson, son of John Watson and Catharine Thrash, in 1890 in Braxton County, West Virginia.1 
Divorce*before June 1900Martha (Knight) Watson and John E. Watson were divorced before June 1900, when each was enumerated as divorced on their respective 1900 censuses, John in Braxton County, West Virginia, and Martha in Gilmer County, West Virginia. After her divorce, Martha returned to her maiden name.8,5 
Census US 1900*7 June 1900Martha Knight was enumerated as the head of her household on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 in Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia. She was 31 years of age, divorced, worked as a farmer, and rented her farm. She had given birth to five children, all of whom were recorded as living, although only four children were enumerated with her in 1900. Her son, William C., was 13 years old and worked as a farm laborer; and her daughters, Margaret N., Bernice F. and Silva B. were ages 8, 6 and 3 years, respectively. All of the children were recorded with the "Knight" surname.5 
Death*10 December 1936She died on 10 December 1936 in Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia, at age 762 
Burial* and was buried in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Burnsville.7 

Family

 John E. Watson b. Jan 1863, d. 28 Dec 1902

Citations

  1. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Watson and Martha Knight in 1890 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.
  2. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Martha Lourine Knight on 10 December 1936 in Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia, age 76, housewife, single, born 1 October 1860 in West Virginia, daughter of William. Knight and Margaret Snyder, both born in Virginia, referencing FHL Film# 572705. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William G. and Margaret E. Knight, Year: 1870; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 216B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Martha Knight on 1 October 1860 in Ritchie County, West Virginia, daughter of William Knight and Margaret E Knight, referencing FHL Film# 1887475. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Martha Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0032. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Mary Knight on 1 October 1860 in Ritchie County, West Virginia, daughter of William Knight and Margaret E Knight, referencing FHL Film# 1887475.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha Lourine Knight, Memorial# 172293478. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  8. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration in July 1900 of John E. Watson, age 37, divorced, day laborer, born in January 1863 in West Virginia, as a lodger in the household of Patrick G. and Caroline R. Cutlip, Year: 1900; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1756; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 0007.

Martin Knight1

b. 1828, d. 30 October 1855
Family
Father*John V. Knight2 d. b 20 Aug 1850
Mother*Elizabeth Lewis2 b. 1796
Birth*1828Martin Knight was born about 1828 in Virginia.3 
Name VariationHis name was also recorded in documents as H. B. M. Knight.2 
Name VariationHe was also recorded as Henry, so we've learned that the initials used in his name, H. B. M. Knight, stood for Henry B. Martin Knight.4,5 
Marriage*He married Elvira P. Sawyer.1,6,7 
(Son) Census US 185020 August 1850Martin was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 20 August 1850 in the household of his widowed mother in District 4, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 22 years of age, worked as a farmer, and had real estate valued at $150. He was recorded as being unable to read and write, and having attended school within the census year.3 
Death*30 October 1855He died As H. B. M. Knight, son of Elizabeth and John V. Knight, and husband of Elvira, on 30 October 1855 in Braxton County, Virginia, at age 27.2 

Family

 Elvira P. Sawyer
Children 1.Cornelius K. Knight+1 b. Aug 1851, d. 5 May 1920
 2.Jane Knight7 b. 1852
 3.Keziah M. Knight6,4 b. 17 May 1854
 4.Martin Knight7 b. 1856

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA, of C. K. Knight, age 38, born about 1851 to Martin L. Knight and Alvira Sawyer, married Dora V. Howe, age 38, born about 1851 to Calvin V. Finn and Louisa R. Ashley, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of H.B.M. Knight on 30 October 1855 in Braxton County, West Virginia, age 27, married to Elvira, born about 1828, son of John V. and Elizabeth Knight, referencing FHL Film# 163711. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elizabeth Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Braxton, Virginia; Roll: 937; Page: 186a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Keziah Melceina (Knight) Mace, Memorial# 29142192. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S2569] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Cornelius K. Knight, age 68, died on 5 May 1920 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, parents Henry and Elvira Knight, citing FHL Film# 1992757 , reference ID# 118. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Select Death Index, 1907-1960.
  6. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Kizziah M Knight on 17 May 1854 in Braxton County, West Virginia, daughter of H B M and Elvira P. Knight, referencing FHL Film# 573797. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.
  7. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elvira Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 459; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Martin Knight1

b. 1856
Family
Father*Martin Knight1 b. 1828, d. 30 Oct 1855
Mother*Elvira P. Sawyer1
Birth*1856Martin Knight was born about 1856 in Virginia.1 
(Son) Census US 186014 August 1860Martin was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of his widowed mother near the Braxton Court House Post Office, Braxton County, Virginia. He was 4 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elvira Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 459; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Mary Knight1

b. 1 October 1860
Family
Father*William G. Knight1,2 b. 3 Jun 1829, d. 7 May 1872
Mother*Margaret E. Snyder1,2 b. 23 Oct 1833, d. 1 Jan 1909
Birth*1 October 1860Mary Knight was born on 1 October 1860 in Ritchie County, Virginia.1 
Relationship Note*Mary Knight and Martha Knight were twins.3,1 
Name VariationHer full name was probably Mary Margaret Knight.2 
(Daughter) Census US 187028 June 1870Mary, who was recorded as Margaret, and her twin sister were enumerated with seven of their siblings on the 1870 census taken on 28 June 1870 in the household of their parents near the Stouts Mills Post Office, Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia. The twins were 8 years old, at home, and had both attended school within the census year. Mary Margaret was able write, although not to read, and Martha was able to both read and write2 
Name Variation and she was also called Margaret.2 

Citations

  1. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Mary Knight on 1 October 1860 in Ritchie County, West Virginia, daughter of William Knight and Margaret E Knight, referencing FHL Film# 1887475. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William G. and Margaret E. Knight, Year: 1870; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 216B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Martha Knight on 1 October 1860 in Ritchie County, West Virginia, daughter of William Knight and Margaret E Knight, referencing FHL Film# 1887475.

Mary Ellen Knight1

b. 22 May 1859, d. 1919
Family
Father*William H. Knight2,3,4 b. 1824
Mother*Sarah Gillespie2,3,4 b. 1827
Birth*22 May 1859Mary Ellen Knight was born on 22 May 1859 in Braxton County, Virginia.2,5 
Marriage*1878She married, as his first wife, Joseph A. Lewis, son of Charles M. Lewis and Miriam M. Clutter, in 1878.1,6,7 
(Daughter-in-law) Census US 188017 June 1880Mary E. was enumerated with her husband and baby daughter on the 1880 census taken on 17 June 1880 in the household of her husband's parents, Miriam M. and Charles M. Lewis, in Holly, Braxton County, West Virginia. Mary was 21 years of age and keeping house with her mother-in-law; her husband, Joseph A., was 25 years of age and farming with his father; and their daughter, Ida May, was one year old.7 
Divorce*before 26 April 1910Mary Ellen (Knight) Lewis and Joseph A. Lewis were divorced before 26 April 1910, the date Joseph was enumerated as divorced on the 1910 census taken in Holly, Braxton County, West Virginia. Four of the couple's sons were enumerated in their father's household that year.8 
Death*1919She died in 1919 in Newville, Braxton County, West Virginia, at about age 641 
Burial* and was buried as Mary Ellen Knight in Newville Cemetery, Newville.1 

Family

 Joseph A. Lewis b. 15 Oct 1855, d. 19 Nov 1932

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Ellen (Knight) Lewis, Memorial# 138440868. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Mary E Knight on 22 May 1859 in Braxton County, West Virginia, daughter of William Knight and Sarah Knight, referencing FHL Film# 573797. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S1404] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William H. Knight and Sarah Gillespie on 22 August 1849 in Braxton County, Virginia, USA, referencing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.; Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850; Publication Place: Bountiful, UT, USA; Publisher: Precision Indexing Publishers. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850.
  4. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Sarah Knight, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Braxton, Virginia; Roll: M653_1336; Page: 354; Family History Library Film: 805336. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Ellen (Knight) Lewis, Memorial# 138440868, recording her date of birth as May 1855 and the place as Greenbrier County, Virginia.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Allen Lewis, Memorial# 114798119.
  7. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles M. and Miriam M. Lewis, Year: 1880; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Page: 419D; Enumeration District: 007. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph A. Lewis, (his middle initial recorded as H), Year: 1910; Census Place: Holly, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1677; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375690. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Minnie Knight1

b. August 1894
Family
Father*Cornelius K. Knight1 b. Aug 1851, d. 5 May 1920
Mother*Mary J. Mansell1 b. Nov 1862, d. 20 Jan 1935
Birth*August 1894Minnie Knight was born in August 1894 in Wisconsin.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19009 August 1900Minnie was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 August 1900 in the household of her parents in Worcester, Price County, Wisconsin. She was 5 years old.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of C. K. and Mary J. Knight, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Pages: 4B-5A; Enumeration District: 0150. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Earl Howe as a boarder and farm laborer in the household of George and Emma Ferry, Year: 1900; Census Place: Worcester, Price, Wisconsin; Roll: 1812; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0150.

Preston M. Knight1

b. 15 April 1882
Family
Father*Cornelius K. Knight1 b. Aug 1851, d. 5 May 1920
Mother*Phoebe J. Hefner1 b. Aug 1845
Birth*15 April 1882Preston M. Knight was born on 15 April 1882 in Braxton County, West Virginia.1 
(Son) DivorceHis parents separated, and likely divorced, after the birth of their second child together. They each married again, his father in June of 1889 and his mother in 1890.2,3 
(Son) Marriage10 January 1889His father married a second time to Dora V. (Finn) Howe on 10 January 1889.2 
(Son) Marriage1890His mother married her third husband, Isaac W. Hines, in 1890.3 

Citations

  1. [S2522] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Preston M Knight on 15 April 1882 in Braxton County, West Virginia, son of Cornelius and Phebe J Knight, referencing FHL Film# 573797. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938.
  2. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Dora V Finn Howe and Cornelius K Knight on 10 June 1889 in McHenry County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  3. [S1387] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Isaac W Hines and Phebe J Knight in 1890 in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Marriages Index 1785-1971.