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| Family Bibles Amos Knapp |
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Holy Bible in English; Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin, Cincinnati.
The Family Bible of Amos & Rachel (Nichols) Knapp who settled in Tioga County, New York.
The Bible is now in the possession of the C. G. Brisee Genealogy Library, Irwin, Iowa.
Parents
Darius Knapp Was born April 30th, 1791
Huldah Knapp Was born Jan 12th 1792
Births
Amos Knapp was Born June 8, 1828
Rachel Knapp was Born Sept 11, 1828
Ann S. Knapp Was born may 22, 1853
Charles R Knapp was Born may 6, 1856
Frank J. Knapp was Born march 17, 1861
Nettie Coffin Sept. 15, 1870.
A. Laura Steele, Aug. 7, 1866.
Ralph L. Knapp Born Dec. 21, 1894
Frances Doane, Born Aug. 28, 1899.
Charles F. Knapp Born Oct. 17, 1920
Dorothy J. Thomas Mar. 18, 1920
Jacquelyn A Knapp Born Aug. 14, 1954
Jessica M. Earlandt Born April 29, 1978
Justin C. Earlandt Born Jan. 24, 1983
Marriages
Darius Knapp and Huldah Hoag was married Apr 9th 1815
Amos Knapp and Rachel Nichols was Marrid August 7th 1852
Frank J. Knapp and Nettie Coffin Knapp Married Sept. 4th 1924.
By A. B. Foote, Pastor M. E. Church at Apalachin, N.Y.
Charles F. Knapp and Dorothy J. Thomas Married Sept. 25, 1948
Char. R Knapp and Kate A. Howard was Married April 5th 1882
Frank J. Knapp and A. Laura Steele were Married Sept. 29th 1886.
Chas R. Knapp and Nettie E. Coffin were Married March 18th 1891.
Ralph L. Knapp and Frances Doane were married Feb. 11, 1920.
Deaths
Huldah Knapp Died Oct 3rd 1865
Darius Knapp Died April 30th 1877.
Easton Nichols Died January 4th 1838.
Simeon Nichols Died April 3rd 1877
Kate A. Knapp Died February 19th 1890.
George Nichols Died Jan. 25, --
Ann S. Knapp Died Sept. 11, 1854
Rachel Knapp Died July 30. 1894
Amos Knapp Died Nov. 7, 1905
Charles R. Knapp Died Nov. 13, 1923.
Laura S. Knapp Nov. 18, 1925
Frank J. Knapp June 25, 1929.
Insertions
[Obits pasted in back]
Mrs. Maria Fox, wife of Russell Fox, died at her home, three miles south of Apalachin, Tuesday, aged 76
years. Her funeral will be held at the Apalachin Baptist church at noon to-day.
May 8, 1890 - Mrs. Oliva Fox, widow of George Fox, deceased, died at her home on the south side of the
Susquehanna river, opposite the foot of Big Island, last Tuesday evening, aged 68 years. The deceased
had been an invalid for many years from rheumatism. Her funeral will be held at the house at 1 p.m.
to-day. She leaves three sons, Charles, Frederick, and Stuart Fox.
1889 - Obituary Notes - Mrs. Adelia E. Rowley died last Saturday at Apalachin, aged 47 years. Her funeral
was held at her late residence yesterday.
1893 - George Nichols died Jan. 25 [1893] at his home on the south side of the river east of this village,
aged 73 years. He leaves a wife and one son, Robert Nichols. His funeral was held at his house Saturday
afternoon, Rev. W. A. Granger officiating, and his remains were interred in the Jewett burying ground at
Apalachin. The deceased was born and had always lived in the Town of Owego, and was a member of the
Baptist Church forty-two years.
October 31, 1889 - Mr. Charles Nichols, who has been in ill health for some time past, died of heart
disease at his residence on the south side of the river, about four miles east of this village, last Monday,
aged 66 years. His funeral was held at the house yesterday afternoon, Revs. W. H. King and N. W.
Barnes officiating. The deceased leaves a wife and one daughter, Miss Louise Nichols.
Nichols - In Apalachin, N.Y., April 3, 1877, Simeon Nichols, aged 81 years and 7 days. Died in good old
age. Within a few years he gave his heart to God. The Bible became his daily companion. It was a
comfort to him in his last hours. He left to his children and friends his testimony that he died in the
faith of the gospel.
Mr. Simeon Nichols, one of the oldest residents of the town of Owego, died on Tuesday, April 3d, at his
residence on Mutton Hill. His father - also named Simeon - was one of the earliest settlers in Apalachin,
and at one time owned and occupied the David Mersereau property on the Susquehanna River, four miles
east of Owego. Mr. Nichols was in the eighty-second year of his age.
Died - Nichols - In the town of Owego, N.Y., July 28, 1886, Mrs. Mercy
Nichols, aged 85 years.
Dear mother, thou art gone
From this world of sin and pain,
To the mansions of the blest,
Forever with Jesus to reign.
We miss thee now at home,
We shall see they face no more;
But, if we live in the fear of God,
We shall meet on the golden shore.
Thou hast gone to join thy friends,
Around God's great white throne,
In the mansions of the blest,
Where death can never come.
- W. Nichols
Hills - In South Owego, N.Y., April 10, 1877, Asel Hills, aged 79 years.
Apalachin
First heavy frost this fall was yesterday morning - killed everything. Benj. Fairbanks, an old and respected
citizen, died Sept. 21st, at the residence of his son-in-law, Alanson Goodenow, in Campville. For a few
years past he has lived in Iowa, and came back about two months before his death.
Fairbanks - In Apalachin, march 16th, 1870, of inflammation of the stomach, Minnie S., only daughter of
Samuel and Harriet Fairbanks, aged 7 years 3 months and 20 days.
Put away the little dresses,
That our Minnie used to wear,
She will need them on earth never,
She has climbed the golden stair.
Angel whisper that our Minnie
Lives in lands of love so fair,
That her little feet are waiting,
Close beside the golden stair.
- Mrs. L. C. T.
At Apalachin, Sept. 27, of typhoid fever, Samuel Fairbanks, aged 44 years. he leaves a wife and four
children to mourn his loss.
Sadly, I sit in the twilight,
The little ones round me at play;
But asking with lips that quiver,
Where, O, Where is papa to-day.
Mrs. Jane Foster, the wife of David Foster, died suddenly about 4 o'clock this morning. A doctor was
called but could not tell the cause of her death.
Died: - Hawley. - In this village, Feb. 11th, Fannie, daughter of Ezra Hawley, aged 17 years and six
months.
Softly, lest your tears should wake her,
As beside her grave you weep
Can it be that death has claimed her -
Is she weary? Does she sleep?
God be with you.
An from her couch of snow clad sod,
Lean you to turn and "kiss the smiting rod."
Softly, Hear you not the music ringing
Thro' that vast and Shining Throng?
Listen - it is Fannie singing
That sweet strain of Heavenly song.
God be with you.
And from her couch of snow-clad sod,
Lead you to turn and "kiss the smiting rod."
Softly, Father, mother, Sister, Brother -
Let your tears of sorrow fail, -
Look up to God, there is none other
Who will hear the mourners' call,
He is with you,
And from her couch of snow-clad sod,
Will lead you gently to "kiss the smiting rod."
- Susie
Obituary - Miss Fannie Hawley, an esteemed young lady of this village, died on Saturday last, after an
illness of eleven weeks, a victim of consumption. Miss Hawley was l9oved by all who knew her. The
morning of her death she called her friends and bade them farewell. When questioned, she replied, "I
am happy, am going to Heaven, Jesus is with me. Meet me there."The obsequis were held in the
Reformed Church on Monday, under charge of Rev. J. B. Campbell. The funeral was largely attended, the
Chatham Lodge, No. 137, I. O. of G. T., paid their last tribute of respect to their departed
sister by attending in Regalia. Her remains were interred in Chatham Rural Cemetery.
Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep:
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
[tribute to Miss Fannie Hawley]
Our Departed Friend.
God speaks to man in a thousand voices, sometimes loud as in the death of friends, and calamities,
sometimes soft and gentle, as in the tender mercies of His providence and grace, and in the tender
whisperings of His Holy Spirit, to win him to life and heaven. During the past few months God has been
speaking to us as a community saying: "Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as you think not
the son of Man cometh." Before the power which produces the freshness and beauty of Summer, had
exhausted itself stern death made his appearance, cutting down many sweet buds of promise
bearing them away to be transplanted in the paradise of God. As icy winter drew near, that inexorable
law of human life which has stamped decay on all, was not checked by plucking the lovely babe from its
mother's arms, but entered many a home circle and gathered the ripened fruit of age into the
great garner prepared for all the living. These persons seemed to pass away like clouds before the sun.
We would greet them in the street and probably in a week or two from that time would receive an
invitation to attend the funeral of some one of them, while we sympathize deeply with the children,
and friends of those who have been bereft, yet our hearts would turn to another lonely home, from which
a loving and dutiful daughter, a kind and affectionate sister has been taken, we shall ever retain the
feelings so indellibly impressed upon our mind on the morning of the 13th of February. It was a sad day
for the family of Mr. H., in this, their first great sorrow. It is not long since Fannie was in our midst happy
and bouyant, she was possessed of many noble traits of character which drew her a wide circle of
friends she was exceedingly interesting, firm, gentle and unobtrusive. At school she had by her ladylike
conduct won the confidence and esteem of the Teachers. Her's was an interesting age a period in which
the world appears charming, but disease came and crushed all her bright hopes of the future. In the
scheme of providence there is to every individual a lying moment and when that moment comes he will
certainly die. If by disease it will be such as no medicine can cure, if by accident, it will be such as no
human foresight can avade, if by the gradual decay of years it will be an exhaustion from which no
power can save the victim. And hence it is true that on one is exempt, nor can any penetrate his own
future. Fannie after a sickness of eleven weeks which she bore with the utmost patience felt that the end
of her earthly career was drawing nigh, and as the dread messenger approached she seemed to realize
the charge that was awaiting her, turning to her physician she asked him to pray for her. During the
evening she expressed a wish to see a christian friend who repeated some comforting passages of
Scriptures, and prayed with her at which she seemed greatly delighted. Notwithstanding her bodily
suffering was intense, her mind was clear to the last moment, she sat up in her bed supported by
pillows, her face glowed with the flush of disease, her eyes shone with radient brightness, as she saw
the dear ones weeping, she said, "don't weep," the fell back exhausted, she rallied and in a
voice clear though not strong called for her mother, clasping her arm tightly around her neck asked her to
go to heaven with her and not satisfied with this she asked them all to go, and though in the very last
state of decline she gave many undeniable evidences that God had been gracious unto her. About 7½ in
the morning she went down the river of death and her redeemed spirit is basking in the sunlight of a
Father's love in that land where there is no sickness, pain or death. The corpse of our departed friend was
conveyed to the Reformed Church, where a large concourse of people were gathered to enter into the
sorrows of the bereaved family. The solemnity of the funeral made a deep impression on all minds. It
seemed as if a halo of glory had settled on the body of the departed spirit, reminding us of one of those
bright spirits whose office it is to serve in the presence of Jesus. After the final farewell look we layed
the body away, until the time when trumpet shall sounded, and the dead shall be raised, "For this
corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put one immortality."
Mrs. Amos Knapp died at her home in this village yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, aged 65 years, 10
months and 19 days. Mrs. Knapp had been in failing health for some time, though she seemed better
than usual the day previous to her demise. Heart trouble undoubtedly caused her death unknown
and unexpectedly to her family. Deceased was a member of the Nichols family, well known in Owego
township, and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her. She leaves of near relatives to mourn her loss her
husband, Amos Knapp, and two sons, Charles and Frank, of this village, and also a brother, Justus
Nichols, of Owego. Her funeral will be held to-morrow at 2 o'clock at the F. B. church and interment in
Riverside cemetery, Rev. S. S. Schnell officiating.
May 28, 1889 - Solomon Knapp died on Tuesday evening, after suffering a great deal. He leaves a wife
and five children to mourn his departure, three of whom live in Syracuse and the other two in this place.
Mr Knapp had always been an honest, industrious, hard working man. He had gained many friends.
He bore his suffering with patience to the end. He was an old soldier and a life long Democrat. He was a
member of the G. A. R. A large number of soldiers attended the funeral and wore their badge. Rev. Mr.
Davis officiated at the church. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Rome.
Dec. 31, 1892 - Leonard Knapp died Saturday night, Dec. 31, at his home on Lillie Hill, aged 77 years. Mr.
Knapp was a very quiet, peaceful citizen, a man who had no enemies and was much respected by all who
knew him. He was for many years a resident of this place. His funeral will be held this afternoon at the F.
W. Baptist church at South Apalachin.
1890 - Mrs. Kate Knapp, wife of Mr. Charles R. Knapp, died suddenly at Apalachin in the evening of the
19th inst., aged 33 years. Mr. Knapp is a merchant at Apalachin and resides in rooms over his store. He
heard the noise that morning made by a heavy fall overhead, and going up stairs found his wife lying on
the floor unconscious, she having been stricken with apoplexy. She died twelve hours afterward. Her
remains were brought to Owego and her funeral was held at St. Patrick's church last Friday morning, Rev.
Father Johnson officiating. The deceased was a daughter of the late
Patrick Howard, of this village.Mrs. Katy A. Knapp, aged 33 years, wife of Mr. Charles R. Knapp, of
Apalachin, died last night at nine o'clock of paralysis. She received the stroke yesterday at 10 o'clock.
Funeral to-morrow at St. Patrick's church, in this village.
Death of Mrs. Kate Knapp
She Was the Sister of a Well-known and Popular Young Elmiran
(Special to the Telegram)
Owego, N. Y., Feb. 22. - The stroke of apoplexy at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, which resulted in the
death twelve hours later of Kate, wife of Charles Knapp, at her home at Apalachin, was a sad
bereavement to the husband and a cause for grief to her large circle of friends. She was at her
duties about the house, while her husband, who had gone below into his of business was busy there.
Suddenly he heard the sound of a heavy fall on the floor above, and fearing that danger of some sort
threatened his wife, who was there alone, he hastened up there to assist. He was horrified to find his
wife lying unconscious. Physicians were hastily summoned and she was pronounced suffering from a fatal
attack of apoplexy. She never recovered consciousness and her death occurred at 9 o'clock that evening.
She was the daughter of the late Patrick Howard of Franklin Street, this village. And as Kate Howard was
the center of a loving home and large circle of friends. She had been married several years, but left no
children. Her mother resides with a son, William Howard, in Elmira, and another brother, Cornelius
Howard, resides at Binghamton. The funeral was conducted at St. Patrick's church, this village, yesterday,
and the remains laid to rest in St. Joseph's cemetery over in Tioga.
Holy Bible in English; Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin, Cincinnati.
The Family Bible of Amos & Rachel (Nichols) Knapp who settled in Tioga County, New York.
The Bible is now in the possession of the C. G. Brisee Genealogy Library, Irwin, Iowa.
Parents
Darius Knapp Was born April 30th, 1791
Huldah Knapp Was born Jan 12th 1792
Births
Amos Knapp was Born June 8, 1828
Rachel Knapp was Born Sept 11, 1828
Ann S. Knapp Was born may 22, 1853
Charles R Knapp was Born may 6, 1856
Frank J. Knapp was Born march 17, 1861
Nettie Coffin Sept. 15, 1870.
A. Laura Steele, Aug. 7, 1866.
Ralph L. Knapp Born Dec. 21, 1894
Frances Doane, Born Aug. 28, 1899.
Charles F. Knapp Born Oct. 17, 1920
Dorothy J. Thomas Mar. 18, 1920
Jacquelyn A Knapp Born Aug. 14, 1954
Jessica M. Earlandt Born April 29, 1978
Justin C. Earlandt Born Jan. 24, 1983
Marriages
Darius Knapp and Huldah Hoag was married Apr 9th 1815
Amos Knapp and Rachel Nichols was Marrid August 7th 1852
Frank J. Knapp and Nettie Coffin Knapp Married Sept. 4th 1924.
By A. B. Foote, Pastor M. E. Church at Apalachin, N.Y.
Charles F. Knapp and Dorothy J. Thomas Married Sept. 25, 1948
Char. R Knapp and Kate A. Howard was Married April 5th 1882
Frank J. Knapp and A. Laura Steele were Married Sept. 29th 1886.
Chas R. Knapp and Nettie E. Coffin were Married March 18th 1891.
Ralph L. Knapp and Frances Doane were married Feb. 11, 1920.
Deaths
Huldah Knapp Died Oct 3rd 1865
Darius Knapp Died April 30th 1877.
Easton Nichols Died January 4th 1838.
Simeon Nichols Died April 3rd 1877
Kate A. Knapp Died February 19th 1890.
George Nichols Died Jan. 25, --
Ann S. Knapp Died Sept. 11, 1854
Rachel Knapp Died July 30. 1894
Amos Knapp Died Nov. 7, 1905
Charles R. Knapp Died Nov. 13, 1923.
Laura S. Knapp Nov. 18, 1925
Frank J. Knapp June 25, 1929.
Insertions
[Obits pasted in back]
Mrs. Maria Fox, wife of Russell Fox, died at her home, three miles south of Apalachin, Tuesday, aged 76
years. Her funeral will be held at the Apalachin Baptist church at noon to-day.
May 8, 1890 - Mrs. Oliva Fox, widow of George Fox, deceased, died at her home on the south side of the
Susquehanna river, opposite the foot of Big Island, last Tuesday evening, aged 68 years. The deceased
had been an invalid for many years from rheumatism. Her funeral will be held at the house at 1 p.m.
to-day. She leaves three sons, Charles, Frederick, and Stuart Fox.
1889 - Obituary Notes - Mrs. Adelia E. Rowley died last Saturday at Apalachin, aged 47 years. Her funeral
was held at her late residence yesterday.
1893 - George Nichols died Jan. 25 [1893] at his home on the south side of the river east of this village,
aged 73 years. He leaves a wife and one son, Robert Nichols. His funeral was held at his house Saturday
afternoon, Rev. W. A. Granger officiating, and his remains were interred in the Jewett burying ground at
Apalachin. The deceased was born and had always lived in the Town of Owego, and was a member of the
Baptist Church forty-two years.
October 31, 1889 - Mr. Charles Nichols, who has been in ill health for some time past, died of heart
disease at his residence on the south side of the river, about four miles east of this village, last Monday,
aged 66 years. His funeral was held at the house yesterday afternoon, Revs. W. H. King and N. W.
Barnes officiating. The deceased leaves a wife and one daughter, Miss Louise Nichols.
Nichols - In Apalachin, N.Y., April 3, 1877, Simeon Nichols, aged 81 years and 7 days. Died in good old
age. Within a few years he gave his heart to God. The Bible became his daily companion. It was a
comfort to him in his last hours. He left to his children and friends his testimony that he died in the
faith of the gospel.
Mr. Simeon Nichols, one of the oldest residents of the town of Owego, died on Tuesday, April 3d, at his
residence on Mutton Hill. His father - also named Simeon - was one of the earliest settlers in Apalachin,
and at one time owned and occupied the David Mersereau property on the Susquehanna River, four miles
east of Owego. Mr. Nichols was in the eighty-second year of his age.
Died - Nichols - In the town of Owego, N.Y., July 28, 1886, Mrs. Mercy
Nichols, aged 85 years.
Dear mother, thou art gone
From this world of sin and pain,
To the mansions of the blest,
Forever with Jesus to reign.
We miss thee now at home,
We shall see they face no more;
But, if we live in the fear of God,
We shall meet on the golden shore.
Thou hast gone to join thy friends,
Around God's great white throne,
In the mansions of the blest,
Where death can never come.
- W. Nichols
Hills - In South Owego, N.Y., April 10, 1877, Asel Hills, aged 79 years.
Apalachin
First heavy frost this fall was yesterday morning - killed everything. Benj. Fairbanks, an old and respected
citizen, died Sept. 21st, at the residence of his son-in-law, Alanson Goodenow, in Campville. For a few
years past he has lived in Iowa, and came back about two months before his death.
Fairbanks - In Apalachin, march 16th, 1870, of inflammation of the stomach, Minnie S., only daughter of
Samuel and Harriet Fairbanks, aged 7 years 3 months and 20 days.
Put away the little dresses,
That our Minnie used to wear,
She will need them on earth never,
She has climbed the golden stair.
Angel whisper that our Minnie
Lives in lands of love so fair,
That her little feet are waiting,
Close beside the golden stair.
- Mrs. L. C. T.
At Apalachin, Sept. 27, of typhoid fever, Samuel Fairbanks, aged 44 years. he leaves a wife and four
children to mourn his loss.
Sadly, I sit in the twilight,
The little ones round me at play;
But asking with lips that quiver,
Where, O, Where is papa to-day.
Mrs. Jane Foster, the wife of David Foster, died suddenly about 4 o'clock this morning. A doctor was
called but could not tell the cause of her death.
Died: - Hawley. - In this village, Feb. 11th, Fannie, daughter of Ezra Hawley, aged 17 years and six
months.
Softly, lest your tears should wake her,
As beside her grave you weep
Can it be that death has claimed her -
Is she weary? Does she sleep?
God be with you.
An from her couch of snow clad sod,
Lean you to turn and "kiss the smiting rod."
Softly, Hear you not the music ringing
Thro' that vast and Shining Throng?
Listen - it is Fannie singing
That sweet strain of Heavenly song.
God be with you.
And from her couch of snow-clad sod,
Lead you to turn and "kiss the smiting rod."
Softly, Father, mother, Sister, Brother -
Let your tears of sorrow fail, -
Look up to God, there is none other
Who will hear the mourners' call,
He is with you,
And from her couch of snow-clad sod,
Will lead you gently to "kiss the smiting rod."
- Susie
Obituary - Miss Fannie Hawley, an esteemed young lady of this village, died on Saturday last, after an
illness of eleven weeks, a victim of consumption. Miss Hawley was l9oved by all who knew her. The
morning of her death she called her friends and bade them farewell. When questioned, she replied, "I
am happy, am going to Heaven, Jesus is with me. Meet me there."The obsequis were held in the
Reformed Church on Monday, under charge of Rev. J. B. Campbell. The funeral was largely attended, the
Chatham Lodge, No. 137, I. O. of G. T., paid their last tribute of respect to their departed
sister by attending in Regalia. Her remains were interred in Chatham Rural Cemetery.
Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep:
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
[tribute to Miss Fannie Hawley]
Our Departed Friend.
God speaks to man in a thousand voices, sometimes loud as in the death of friends, and calamities,
sometimes soft and gentle, as in the tender mercies of His providence and grace, and in the tender
whisperings of His Holy Spirit, to win him to life and heaven. During the past few months God has been
speaking to us as a community saying: "Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as you think not
the son of Man cometh." Before the power which produces the freshness and beauty of Summer, had
exhausted itself stern death made his appearance, cutting down many sweet buds of promise
bearing them away to be transplanted in the paradise of God. As icy winter drew near, that inexorable
law of human life which has stamped decay on all, was not checked by plucking the lovely babe from its
mother's arms, but entered many a home circle and gathered the ripened fruit of age into the
great garner prepared for all the living. These persons seemed to pass away like clouds before the sun.
We would greet them in the street and probably in a week or two from that time would receive an
invitation to attend the funeral of some one of them, while we sympathize deeply with the children,
and friends of those who have been bereft, yet our hearts would turn to another lonely home, from which
a loving and dutiful daughter, a kind and affectionate sister has been taken, we shall ever retain the
feelings so indellibly impressed upon our mind on the morning of the 13th of February. It was a sad day
for the family of Mr. H., in this, their first great sorrow. It is not long since Fannie was in our midst happy
and bouyant, she was possessed of many noble traits of character which drew her a wide circle of
friends she was exceedingly interesting, firm, gentle and unobtrusive. At school she had by her ladylike
conduct won the confidence and esteem of the Teachers. Her's was an interesting age a period in which
the world appears charming, but disease came and crushed all her bright hopes of the future. In the
scheme of providence there is to every individual a lying moment and when that moment comes he will
certainly die. If by disease it will be such as no medicine can cure, if by accident, it will be such as no
human foresight can avade, if by the gradual decay of years it will be an exhaustion from which no
power can save the victim. And hence it is true that on one is exempt, nor can any penetrate his own
future. Fannie after a sickness of eleven weeks which she bore with the utmost patience felt that the end
of her earthly career was drawing nigh, and as the dread messenger approached she seemed to realize
the charge that was awaiting her, turning to her physician she asked him to pray for her. During the
evening she expressed a wish to see a christian friend who repeated some comforting passages of
Scriptures, and prayed with her at which she seemed greatly delighted. Notwithstanding her bodily
suffering was intense, her mind was clear to the last moment, she sat up in her bed supported by
pillows, her face glowed with the flush of disease, her eyes shone with radient brightness, as she saw
the dear ones weeping, she said, "don't weep," the fell back exhausted, she rallied and in a
voice clear though not strong called for her mother, clasping her arm tightly around her neck asked her to
go to heaven with her and not satisfied with this she asked them all to go, and though in the very last
state of decline she gave many undeniable evidences that God had been gracious unto her. About 7½ in
the morning she went down the river of death and her redeemed spirit is basking in the sunlight of a
Father's love in that land where there is no sickness, pain or death. The corpse of our departed friend was
conveyed to the Reformed Church, where a large concourse of people were gathered to enter into the
sorrows of the bereaved family. The solemnity of the funeral made a deep impression on all minds. It
seemed as if a halo of glory had settled on the body of the departed spirit, reminding us of one of those
bright spirits whose office it is to serve in the presence of Jesus. After the final farewell look we layed
the body away, until the time when trumpet shall sounded, and the dead shall be raised, "For this
corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put one immortality."
Mrs. Amos Knapp died at her home in this village yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, aged 65 years, 10
months and 19 days. Mrs. Knapp had been in failing health for some time, though she seemed better
than usual the day previous to her demise. Heart trouble undoubtedly caused her death unknown
and unexpectedly to her family. Deceased was a member of the Nichols family, well known in Owego
township, and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her. She leaves of near relatives to mourn her loss her
husband, Amos Knapp, and two sons, Charles and Frank, of this village, and also a brother, Justus
Nichols, of Owego. Her funeral will be held to-morrow at 2 o'clock at the F. B. church and interment in
Riverside cemetery, Rev. S. S. Schnell officiating.
May 28, 1889 - Solomon Knapp died on Tuesday evening, after suffering a great deal. He leaves a wife
and five children to mourn his departure, three of whom live in Syracuse and the other two in this place.
Mr Knapp had always been an honest, industrious, hard working man. He had gained many friends.
He bore his suffering with patience to the end. He was an old soldier and a life long Democrat. He was a
member of the G. A. R. A large number of soldiers attended the funeral and wore their badge. Rev. Mr.
Davis officiated at the church. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Rome.
Dec. 31, 1892 - Leonard Knapp died Saturday night, Dec. 31, at his home on Lillie Hill, aged 77 years. Mr.
Knapp was a very quiet, peaceful citizen, a man who had no enemies and was much respected by all who
knew him. He was for many years a resident of this place. His funeral will be held this afternoon at the F.
W. Baptist church at South Apalachin.
1890 - Mrs. Kate Knapp, wife of Mr. Charles R. Knapp, died suddenly at Apalachin in the evening of the
19th inst., aged 33 years. Mr. Knapp is a merchant at Apalachin and resides in rooms over his store. He
heard the noise that morning made by a heavy fall overhead, and going up stairs found his wife lying on
the floor unconscious, she having been stricken with apoplexy. She died twelve hours afterward. Her
remains were brought to Owego and her funeral was held at St. Patrick's church last Friday morning, Rev.
Father Johnson officiating. The deceased was a daughter of the late
Patrick Howard, of this village.Mrs. Katy A. Knapp, aged 33 years, wife of Mr. Charles R. Knapp, of
Apalachin, died last night at nine o'clock of paralysis. She received the stroke yesterday at 10 o'clock.
Funeral to-morrow at St. Patrick's church, in this village.
Death of Mrs. Kate Knapp
She Was the Sister of a Well-known and Popular Young Elmiran
(Special to the Telegram)
Owego, N. Y., Feb. 22. - The stroke of apoplexy at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, which resulted in the
death twelve hours later of Kate, wife of Charles Knapp, at her home at Apalachin, was a sad
bereavement to the husband and a cause for grief to her large circle of friends. She was at her
duties about the house, while her husband, who had gone below into his of business was busy there.
Suddenly he heard the sound of a heavy fall on the floor above, and fearing that danger of some sort
threatened his wife, who was there alone, he hastened up there to assist. He was horrified to find his
wife lying unconscious. Physicians were hastily summoned and she was pronounced suffering from a fatal
attack of apoplexy. She never recovered consciousness and her death occurred at 9 o'clock that evening.
She was the daughter of the late Patrick Howard of Franklin Street, this village. And as Kate Howard was
the center of a loving home and large circle of friends. She had been married several years, but left no
children. Her mother resides with a son, William Howard, in Elmira, and another brother, Cornelius
Howard, resides at Binghamton. The funeral was conducted at St. Patrick's church, this village, yesterday,
and the remains laid to rest in St. Joseph's cemetery over in Tioga.
