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Joseph G. Knapp¹

M, b. April 1889

Father

Edwin Jasper Knapp¹ b. 18 Mar 1858, d. 25 Jun 1940

Mother

Linnia (?)¹ b. Jul 1868

Last Edited

24 Sep 2001

Birth*

Joseph G. Knapp was born in April 1889 at Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Lorena S. Knapp¹

F, b. December 1893

Father

Edwin Jasper Knapp¹ b. 18 Mar 1858, d. 25 Jun 1940

Mother

Linnia (?)¹ b. Jul 1868

Last Edited

5 Oct 2001

Birth*

Lorena S. Knapp was born in December 1893 at Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Eliza Matilda Harper^1,2

F, b. April 1865, d. June 1927

Father

Benjamin Harper Jr.³ b. 1839

Mother

Emily Payton³ b. 1842, d. c 1881

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Eliza Matilda Harper was born in April 1865 at Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Harper Jr.; page 59, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Census

Eliza Matilda Harper appeared on the census of 1880 Helt Twp., Vermillion, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Harper Jr; page 79A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.³

Marriage*

Eliza Matilda Harper married Jason Ray Field, son of John Field and Mary Ann Wood, on 25 December 1883 at Montezuma (nearby), Vermillion, Indiana; or Parke.^1,5,6

Married Name

As of 1884,her married name was Field.¹

(Witness) Census

Eliza Matilda Harper appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Silver Creek Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 63, Sheet 4A, page 241A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, two children, two living at home, John Field living with family.⁷

(Witness) Census

Eliza Matilda Harper appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 75, Sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned land, married 26 years, 3 children, 2 living at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Eliza Matilda Harper appeared on the census of 7 February 1920 Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 77, Sheet IIIA, page 192, occupation farmer, one child at home.⁸

Death*

Eliza Matilda Harper died in June 1927 at Attica, Harper, Kansas, at age 62; buried at the Attica Cemetery.^9,5

Family

Jason Ray Field b. 18 Feb 1857, d. 1941

Children

Grover Cleveland Field+^10,11 b. 6 Nov 1884, d. Dec 1963
Harry Edward Field+¹ b. 17 Jul 1891, d. Feb 1974
Ray Clifford Field+¹ b. 18 Sep 1902, d. 24 May 1998

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Grover C. Field, Form SS-5.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S292] Anthony Republican (Check), 1941.
[S44] Social Security Death Index,Form SS-5 for Grover Field.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S294] Et al. Harper County Genealogical Society, Harper County, Kansas Cemetery Records, Attica Cemetery.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S265] Anthony Republican, 27 May 1998.

Harry Edward Field^1,2

M, b. 17 July 1891, d. February 1974

Father

Jason Ray Field¹ b. 18 Feb 1857, d. 1941

Mother

Eliza Matilda Harper¹ b. Apr 1865, d. Jun 1927

Last Edited

11 Jan 2015

Birth*

Harry Edward Field was born on 17 July 1891 at Logan, Edgar, Illinois.^3,4,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 Silver Creek Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 63, Sheet 4A, page 241A, occupation farmer, renting, married 17 years, two children, two living at home, John Field living with family.⁵

(Witness) Census

Harry Edward Field appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 75, Sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned land, married 26 years, 3 children, 2 living at home.¹

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Harry Edward Field registered for the draft at Harper, Kansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, he was single and gave his place of birth as Logan, Illinois.²

Marriage*

He married Elsie May Arb on 12 September 1917 at Anthony, Harper, Kansas.⁶

Census*

Harry Edward Field and Elsie May Arb appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Spearman, Hansford, Texas, ED 1, sheet 15A, occupation section foreman, renting, 4 children.⁷

Census*

Harry Edward Field appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at Booker, Lipscomb, Texas, ED 140-2, sheet 1A, occupation section foreman - railroad, renting, 3 children and father at home.⁸

Death*

He died in February 1974 at Booker, Lipscomb, Texas, at age 82; retired railroad worker.⁴

Family

Elsie May Arb b. 15 Feb 1895, d. 25 Jan 1981

Children

Delmar Harry Field+⁴ b. 7 Jun 1919, d. 28 Jan 1993
Vinetta M. Field⁴ b. 20 May 1921, d. 30 Dec 1999
Dale Field⁴ b. 17 Dec 1922, d. 12 Jul 2002
Viletta Matilda Field⁴ b. 31 Dec 1925, d. 12 Dec 1992

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1900-1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S253] Kansas Clerk of Harper County, Harper County, Kansas Marriages, Book H, page 119.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ray Clifford Field¹

M, b. 18 September 1902, d. 24 May 1998

Father

Jason Ray Field¹ b. 18 Feb 1857, d. 1941

Mother

Eliza Matilda Harper¹ b. Apr 1865, d. Jun 1927

Last Edited

11 Jan 2015

Birth*

Ray Clifford Field was born on 18 September 1902 at Harper, Kansas.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 75, Sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned land, married 26 years, 3 children, 2 living at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Ray Clifford Field appeared on the census of 7 February 1920 Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 77, Sheet IIIA, page 192, occupation farmer, one child at home.³

Census*

Ray Clifford Field appeared on the census of 7 February 1920 at Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, ED 77, Sheet IIIA, page 192, single, working on home farm.³

Marriage*

He married Lela Alberta Babcock, daughter of Perry Babcock and Delia Smalley, on 24 December 1925 at Anthony, Harper, Kansas.^4,5

(Deceased) Death

Lois LaFern Field died in 1930 at Harper, Kansas; buried at Attica Cemetery.^6,7

(Witness) Census

Ray Clifford Field appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 39-10, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, Ray and Lela were living with him.⁸

Death*

Ray Clifford Field died on 24 May 1998 at Attica, Harper, Kansas, at age 95; retired farmer and stockman, buried 26 May 1998 at Attica Cemetery.^2,9,6

Obit

Ray Clifford's obituary was published in the Anthony Republican on 27 May 1998:

Obituary. . . Ray C. Field, 1902-1998. Ray Clifford Field, son of Jason and Elizabeth Field, was born September 18, 1902 in Harper County, Kansas. He passed away Sunday morning, May 24, 1998 at the Attica Long Term Care Facility at the age of 95 years, eight months, and six days.

On December 24, 1925, Ray was united in marriage with Lela Bacock in Anthony and to this union one daughter, Lois, was born. Ray and Lela made their hom on a farm south of Attica where he enjoyed growing wheat and raising cattle. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing when time was allowed. Ray was very devout and helped form and wa a charter member of the E.U.B. Church in Atrtica. It is now the Faith Baptist Church. He attended faithfully and could be called on to help in any are of the church. Lela passed away January 27, 1983 and Ray continued living in Anthony until October of 1997 when he became a resident of the Attica Long Term Care Facility. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lois Field in 1930; his parents and two brothers: Grover Field and Harry Field. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and friends.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 1998 in the Attica Cemetery with Pastor Bob Franklin officiating. Terry Miller sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace." The Elliott Funeral Home in Harper was in charge of arrangements Memorials may be given to Attica Long Term Care Facility.

Family

Lela Alberta Babcock b. 20 Aug 1899, d. 27 Jan 1983

Child

Lois LaFern Field⁶ b. 1929, d. 1930

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S253] Kansas Clerk of Harper County, Harper County, Kansas Marriages.
[S293] Anthony Republican (check), 31 January 1983.
[S265] Anthony Republican, 27 May 1998.
[S294] Et al. Harper County Genealogical Society, Harper County, Kansas Cemetery Records, Attica Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S254] Wichita Eagle, 25 May 1998.

Lela Alberta Babcock^1,2

F, b. 20 August 1899, d. 27 January 1983

Father

Perry Babcock^3,4 b. Jan 1864

Mother

Delia Smalley^3,4 b. Mar 1869

Last Edited

5 Jan 2015

Birth*

Lela Alberta Babcock was born on 20 August 1899 at Mercer, Mercer, Missouri; SS-5 year of birth is off by one year; buried at the Attica Cemetery.^5,4,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 Somerset Twp., Mercer, Missouri, in the household of Perry Babcock; ED 121, Sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 4 children, 3 living; the Smalley family lived nearby.³

Married Name

As of 24 December 1925,her married name was Field.¹

Marriage*

Lela Alberta Babcock married Ray Clifford Field, son of Jason Ray Field and Eliza Matilda Harper, on 24 December 1925 at Anthony, Harper, Kansas.^1,4

(Deceased) Death

Lois LaFern Field died in 1930 at Harper, Kansas; buried at Attica Cemetery.^6,7

(Witness) Census

Lela Alberta Babcock appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 Empire Twp., Harper, Kansas, in the household of Jason Ray Field; ED 39-10, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, Ray and Lela were living with him.⁸

Death*

Lela Alberta Babcock died on 27 January 1983 at Anthony, Harper, Kansas, at age 83; buried at the Attica Cemetery.^5,6

Obit

Lela Alberta's obituary was published in the Wichita Eagle-Beacon on 29 January 1983:
Anthony - Lela Alberta Field, 83, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, FAith Baptist Church, Attica. Survivors: husband, Ray; brothers, Kenneth Babcock of Attica, Earl Babcock of Yuma, Colo; sister, Mary Wratil of Larned. Elliott Mortuary.⁹

Family

Ray Clifford Field b. 18 Sep 1902, d. 24 May 1998

Child

Lois LaFern Field⁶ b. 1929, d. 1930

Citations

[S253] Kansas Clerk of Harper County, Harper County, Kansas Marriages.
[S294] Et al. Harper County Genealogical Society, Harper County, Kansas Cemetery Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S293] Anthony Republican (check), 31 January 1983.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S265] Anthony Republican, 27 May 1998.
[S294] Et al. Harper County Genealogical Society, Harper County, Kansas Cemetery Records, Attica Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S543] Wichita Eagle, Various, 29 January 1983.

Hugh Montgomery¹

M, b. 1814

Last Edited

2 Aug 2004

Birth*

Hugh Montgomery was born in 1814 at Ohio.¹

Marriage*

He married Charity Eliza Otto, daughter of James Otto and Mehitabel Field, circa 1845 at Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

Census*

Hugh Montgomery appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, page 69, occupation farmer, owned farm, living near Field families, two children.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 at Silver Creek Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, page 477, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Charity Eliza Otto on 10 December 1862.²

Census

Hugh Montgomery appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 at Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, page 361, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Family

Charity Eliza Otto b. 16 Aug 1823, d. 10 Dec 1862

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S258] The Knapps, "Ancestral File of the Knapp Family", Ancestral File.
[S163] Marion Arthur Field, Oregon Coroners Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.

Josephine (Jane) Montgomery¹

F, b. 1847

Father

Hugh Montgomery² b. 1814

Mother

Charity Eliza Otto² b. 16 Aug 1823, d. 10 Dec 1862

Last Edited

2 Aug 2004

Birth*

Josephine (Jane) Montgomery was born in 1847 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Hugh Montgomery; page 69, occupation farmer, owned farm, living near Field families, two children.²

(Witness) Census

Josephine (Jane) Montgomery appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Silver Creek Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Hugh Montgomery; page 477, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Josephine (Jane) Montgomery appeared on the census of 18 June 1870 Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, in the household of Hugh Montgomery; page 361, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S163] Marion Arthur Field, Oregon Coroners Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.

Isabelle Montgomery¹

F, b. 1849, d. before 1874

Father

Hugh Montgomery¹ b. 1814

Mother

Charity Eliza Otto¹ b. 16 Aug 1823, d. 10 Dec 1862

Last Edited

5 Aug 2004

Birth*

Isabelle Montgomery was born in 1849 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Hugh Montgomery; page 69, occupation farmer, owned farm, living near Field families, two children.¹

(Witness) Census

Isabelle Montgomery appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 Silver Creek Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of Hugh Montgomery; page 477, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.²

Census*

Isabelle Montgomery appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio, page 336, occupation domestic servant, single, living with a family.³

Married Name

As of 15 December 1870,her married name was Hire.^3,4

Marriage*

She married James W. Hire on 15 December 1870 at Van Wert, Ohio.^3,4

Death*

Isabelle Montgomery died before 1874 at Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio.⁵

Family

James W. Hire b. Sep 1847, d. 8 Aug 1901

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S163] Marion Arthur Field, Oregon Coroners Records.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, No rference number.
[S32] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Sealed Ancestral File, No reference information.

(?) Harbin¹

Last Edited

5 Oct 2001

Marriage*

(?) Harbin married Adda M. Ranney, daughter of James E. Ranney and Elizabeth Fisk Goodspeed, between 1889 and 1898 at Franklin, Ohio.¹

Family

Adda M. Ranney b. 21 Jun 1868

Citations

[S247] "Military Records of James Ranney."

Mamie Ranney¹

F, b. 1872, d. before 9 March 1898

Father

James E. Ranney¹ b. Jun 1824, d. 31 Mar 1906

Mother

Elizabeth Fisk Goodspeed¹ b. 1827, d. 25 Nov 1896

Last Edited

28 Oct 2001

Birth*

Mamie Ranney was born in 1872 at Michigan.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of James E. Ranney and Elizabeth Fisk Goodspeed; ED 35, Sheet 31, page 342C, occupation blacksmith, three children at home, father born in PA, mother born in NY.¹

Death*

Mamie Ranney died before 9 March 1898; not listed among living children in pension affidavit.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S247] "Military Records of James Ranney."

Martha Anna Henderson¹

F, b. August 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Married Name

Her married name was Knapp.²

Birth*

Martha Anna Henderson was born in August 1850 at Iowa; need confirmation, based only on census data.³

Marriage*

She married James Ezra Knapp, son of Edward Willard Knapp and Malissa Charlotte Otto, on 13 June 1869 at Pottawattamie, Iowa; by E.W. Knapp, public or church record not found.²

(Witness) Census

Martha Anna Henderson appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 Macedonia Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of James Ezra Knapp; page 197, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child.⁴

Census*

Martha Anna Henderson appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, ED 91, Sheet 5, listed as "Anna Grayson," living with George W., widowed, 9 children, 6 living, occupation laundress, living next door was Melissa Baug, wife of Frederick Baug, born Feb 1877, married seven years, no children.⁵

Family

James Ezra Knapp b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Children

John E. Knapp⁴ b. Nov 1869, d. c 1878
Unknown Knapp¹ b. c 1871
Edd Knapp¹ b. Feb 1874
Melissa Jane Knapp² b. Feb 1876
Joseph Knapp¹ b. Feb 1878, d. May 1887
Jennie Knapp¹ b. 1880, d. 1881
Jennie Loreno Knapp¹ b. Apr 1882
Mable May Knapp¹ b. 1884
George W. Knapp^1,5 b. Jan 1886

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.
[S258] The Knapps, "Ancestral File of the Knapp Family", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1870, 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Melissa Jane Knapp¹

F, b. February 1876

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Melissa Jane Knapp was born in February 1876 at Iowa; 1900 census lists Feb 1877.^2,3

Married Name

As of circa 1893,her married name was Baug.³

Marriage*

She married Frederick Baug circa 1893 at Nebraska; need further confirmation-based on census data only.³

(Witness) Census

Melissa Jane Knapp appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, in the household of Frederick Baug; ED 91, Sheet 5, page 108A, occupation day laborer, renting, immigrated in 1881, married 7 years, no children, living next to Anna Grayson and George W. Knapp.³

Family

Frederick Baug b. Aug 1875

Citations

[S258] The Knapps, "Ancestral File of the Knapp Family", Ancestral File.
[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mary Justine Otto¹

F, b. 22 July 1848, d. 31 December 1848

Father

James Otto¹ b. 4 Dec 1796, d. 3 Mar 1869

Mother

Mehitabel Field¹ b. 2 Jul 1803, d. 17 May 1880

Last Edited

30 Sep 2001

Birth*

Mary Justine Otto was born on 22 July 1848 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.¹

Death*

She died on 31 December 1848 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio; buried 1 Jan 1849 and the Clinton Meeting House.¹

Citations

[S258] The Knapps, "Ancestral File of the Knapp Family", Ancestral File.

George Newton Young¹

M, b. 23 December 1847, d. 18 February 1935

Last Edited

16 Mar 2016

Birth*

George Newton Young was born on 23 December 1847 at Clinton, Henry, Missouri.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Miranda Elizabeth Smith on 19 September 1871.^1,3

Death*

George Newton Young died on 18 February 1935 at Clinton, Henry, Missouri, at age 87; buried at Englewood Cemetery.³

Family

Miranda Elizabeth Smith b. 1852, d. 7 Mar 1942

Child

Fred Thomas Young¹ b. 5 Nov 1885, d. Nov 1963

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index,Fred Young's application on Form SS-5.
[S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, White FAmily, Greene County by Z281998.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Englewood, Henry, MIssouri.

Miranda Elizabeth Smith^1,2

F, b. 1852, d. 7 March 1942

Last Edited

16 Mar 2016

Birth*

Miranda Elizabeth Smith was born in 1852 at Stone, Missouri.²

Married Name

As of 19 September 1871,her married name was Young.^1,2

Marriage*

She married George Newton Young on 19 September 1871.^1,2

Death*

Miranda Elizabeth Smith died on 7 March 1942 at Clinton, Henry, Missouri; buried at Englewood Cemetery.²

Family

George Newton Young b. 23 Dec 1847, d. 18 Feb 1935

Child

Fred Thomas Young¹ b. 5 Nov 1885, d. Nov 1963

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index,Fred Young's application on Form SS-5.
[S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Englewood, Henry, MIssouri.

Sarah C. Ranney¹

F, b. 12 June 1827, d. 6 January 1877

Father

Samuel Ranney² b. 15 May 1803, d. 19 Jul 1874

Mother

Clarissa Field² b. 5 Sep 1805, d. 27 Oct 1893

Last Edited

5 Nov 2006

Birth*

Sarah C. Ranney was born on 12 June 1827 at Rome, Athens, Ohio; or Clinton Twp., Franklin County; she was listed clearly as Sarah "E." in the 1850 census, but "C." therafter.^1,3

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1830 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Ranney; page 6, 1 male 5-9, 2 females under 5, 1 male and 1 female age 20-29.²

(Witness) Census

Sarah C. Ranney appeared on the census of 1840 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Ranney; page 189, indexed as "A Ramey," 1 male 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 female under 5, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female age 40-49, possibly 10 years too high.⁴

Married Name

As of 12 June 1848,her married name was Bull.^5,6

Marriage*

Sarah C. Ranney married Thompson Bull, son of Thompson Bull and Fidelia Wilson, on 12 June 1848 at Franklin, Ohio.^5,6

(Witness) Census

Sarah C. Ranney appeared on the census of 9 July 1850 Genoa Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Ranney; page 124, indexed as "Ronney, "occupation farmer, renting, four children at home and son James and family next door.⁷

(Witness) Census

Sarah C. Ranney appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Orange Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of Thompson Bull; page 218, occupation blacksmith, one child, Sarah's brother David lived with them; note that Sarah and David also appear in census taken 9 July 1850 living with Samuel and Clarissa.⁷

(Witness) Census

Sarah C. Ranney appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 Scott Twp., Steuben, Indiana, in the household of Thompson Bull; page 166, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $400, one child, living next door to Sarah's parents.⁶

(Witness) Census

Sarah C. Ranney appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 Pleasant Twp., Steuben, Indiana, in the household of Thompson Bull; page 141, occupation blacksmith, real estate valued at $1,100, two children.⁸

Death*

Sarah C. Ranney died on 6 January 1877 at Steuben, Indiana, at age 49; buried at Jones Chapel Cemetery.⁹

Family

Thompson Bull b. 1826

Children

Adolphus Bull⁷ b. 1849, d. b 1860
Hiram W. Bull³ b. 6 Mar 1851, d. 17 Sep 1853
Ida M. Bull⁶ b. 1854
Sylvia C. Bull⁸ b. 1868

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850-1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1830.
[S268] Audree Seibel Lewis, Steuben County Cemeteries, page 234.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S34] International Genealogical Index (IGI) Microfilmed State and Local Records, Ohio Marriages 1840-1852.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S268] Audree Seibel Lewis, Steuben County Cemeteries, Jones Chapel.

Hannah A. Ranney¹

F, b. 1833

Father

Samuel Ranney² b. 15 May 1803, d. 19 Jul 1874

Mother

Clarissa Field² b. 5 Sep 1805, d. 27 Oct 1893

Last Edited

9 Apr 2006

Birth*

Hannah A. Ranney was born in 1833 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.³

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1840 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Ranney; page 189, indexed as "A Ramey," 1 male 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 female under 5, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female age 40-49, possibly 10 years too high.²

(Witness) Census

Hannah A. Ranney appeared on the census of 9 July 1850 Genoa Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Ranney; page 124, indexed as "Ronney, "occupation farmer, renting, four children at home and son James and family next door.³

Married Name

As of 9 April 1853,her married name was Tuttle.⁴

Marriage*

Hannah A. Ranney married George J. Tuttle, son of Caleb H. Tuttle and Betsy (?), on 9 April 1853 at Steuben, Indiana; "J". or" I."^4,5

Census*

Hannah A. Ranney appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 at Scott Twp., Steuben, Indiana, page 605, husband farming, land valued at $400, 2 children.⁶

Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1870 at Pleasant Twp., Steuben, Indiana, page 140, husband's occupation farmer, land valued at $1,200, two children.⁷

Census

She appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Columbia, Ouray, Colorado, page 166C, husband's occupation miner, one child at home.⁸

Family

George J. Tuttle b. 1832

Children

Deleon D. Tuttle⁶ b. 1854
Hudson P. Tuttle⁶ b. 1857

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850, 1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S270] Audree Seibel Lewis, Steuben County, Indiana Marriage Records 1832-1890, page 428.
[S1] Census of Population 1860-1880.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S1] Census of Population 1800.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.

David A. Ranney^1,2

M, b. 30 August 1831, d. 11 October 1863

Father

Samuel Ranney³ b. 15 May 1803, d. 19 Jul 1874

Mother

Clarissa Field³ b. 5 Sep 1805, d. 27 Oct 1893

Last Edited

9 Apr 2006

Birth*

David A. Ranney was born on 30 August 1831 at Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1840 Clinton Twp., Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Ranney; page 189, indexed as "A Ramey," 1 male 5-9, 1 male 15-19, 1 female under 5, 2 females 10-14, 1 male and 1 female age 40-49, possibly 10 years too high.³

(Witness) Census

David A. Ranney appeared on the census of 9 July 1850 Genoa Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of Samuel Ranney; page 124, indexed as "Ronney, "occupation farmer, renting, four children at home and son James and family next door.¹

(Witness) Census

David A. Ranney appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 Orange Twp., Delaware, Ohio, in the household of Thompson Bull; page 218, occupation blacksmith, one child, Sarah's brother David lived with them; note that Sarah and David also appear in census taken 9 July 1850 living with Samuel and Clarissa.¹

(Witness) Census

David A. Ranney appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 Magnolia Twp., Harrison, Iowa, in the household of James E. Ranney and Elizabeth Fisk Goodspeed; page 811, occupation blacksmith, owned land valued at $1,200, 5 children at home, also brother David Ranney.⁴

Death*

David A. Ranney died on 11 October 1863 at Steuben, Indiana, at age 32; buried at Jones Chapel, Row 7, St. 12.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S268] Audree Seibel Lewis, Steuben County Cemeteries.
[S1] Census of Population 1840.
[S1] Census of Population 1860.
[S268] Audree Seibel Lewis, Steuben County Cemeteries, Jones Chapel.

John E. Knapp¹

M, b. November 1869, d. circa 1878

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

John E. Knapp was born in November 1869 at Macedonia Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 Macedonia Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa, in the household of James Ezra Knapp; page 197, occupation farmer, renting, 1 child.¹

Death*

John E. Knapp died circa 1878; died at the age of 9 years, buried in the Mormon Cemetery, Pottawattamie County.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1870.
[S29] Botna County Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County Cemeteries.

Edd Knapp¹

M, b. February 1874

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Edd Knapp was born in February 1874 at Iowa.¹

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.

Joseph Knapp¹

M, b. February 1878, d. May 1887

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Joseph Knapp was born in February 1878 at Iowa.¹

Death*

He died in May 1887 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, at age 9; buried at the Mormon Cemetery, Pottawattamie County.¹

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.

Jennie Knapp¹

F, b. 1880, d. 1881

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Jennie Knapp was born in 1880 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Death*

She died in 1881 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; died at the age of 11 months, buried in the Mormon Cemetery, Pottawattamie County.^1,2

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.
[S29] Botna County Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County Cemeteries, Mormon Cemetery.

Jennie Loreno Knapp¹

F, b. April 1882

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Jennie Loreno Knapp was born in April 1882 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.

George W. Knapp^1,2

M, b. January 1886

Father

James Ezra Knapp^1,2 b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson^1,2 b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

George W. Knapp was born in January 1886 at Nebraska.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, in the household of Martha Anna Henderson; ED 91, Sheet 5, listed as "Anna Grayson," living with George W., widowed, 9 children, 6 living, occupation laundress, living next door was Melissa Baug, wife of Frederick Baug, born Feb 1877, married seven years, no children.²

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Frederick Baug¹

M, b. August 1875

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Frederick Baug was born in August 1875 at Denmark.¹

Marriage*

He married Melissa Jane Knapp, daughter of James Ezra Knapp and Martha Anna Henderson, circa 1893 at Nebraska; need further confirmation-based on census data only.¹

Census*

Frederick Baug appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, ED 91, Sheet 5, page 108A, occupation day laborer, renting, immigrated in 1881, married 7 years, no children, living next to Anna Grayson and George W. Knapp.¹

Family

Melissa Jane Knapp b. Feb 1876

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.

Mable May Knapp¹

F, b. 1884

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Mable May Knapp was born in 1884 at Red Cloud, Webster, Nebraska.¹

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.

Unknown Knapp¹

M, b. circa 1871

Father

James Ezra Knapp¹ b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 13 Aug 1885

Mother

Martha Anna Henderson¹ b. Aug 1850

Last Edited

7 Oct 2001

Birth*

Unknown Knapp was born circa 1871 at Grove Twp., Pottawattamie, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S259] Melissa Jane Knapp, Homesteading in Nebraska, with family notes.

Mary Jane Ramsey^1,2

F, b. 9 April 1826

Last Edited

21 Feb 2003

Married Name

Her married name was Knapp.^1,2

Marriage*

Mary Jane Ramsey married Ezra Knapp, son of Ezra Knapp and Mary Ann Willard.^1,2

Birth*

Mary Jane Ramsey was born on 9 April 1826 at New Hampshire; may be 1827 or 1828 based on conflicting census records.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 Porter Twp., Van Buren, Michigan, in the household of Ezra Knapp; page 573A, occupation farmer, four children.¹

Family

Ezra Knapp b. 28 Feb 1827

Children

Edwin Knapp¹ b. 1852
Marion Knapp¹ b. 1856
Sherman Knapp³ b. Feb 1866
Willie Knapp¹ b. 1869

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S145] Donald Edward Knapp, "Ancestral File of E.W. Knapp", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.