George Edward Knapp was born in La Salle County, Illinois, on June 20, 1852. While his early life was eventful, a record was not kept and the dates are not known. It was spent on what was at that time the frontier of America. One of the vivid scenes of his memory was the day he saw the Dalton Gang ride by on their way into Coffeyville, Kansas, where they attempted robbery of two banks at the same time (Oct. 5, 1892). They were either killed or captured.
On December 18, 1873, Mr. Knapp was married to Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Saling* at Red Oak, Iowa (Lincoln Township, Montgomery County). She lived about five years**. To this union, one daughter was born, Bertha***, who died April 12, 1903.
At Leavenworth, Kansas, Mr. Knapp was united in marriage with Mary Ellen Leighter January 4, 1882. Seven children were born, five of whom survive their father. The couple came to Natoma in the early eighties, and he was an active participant in the activities of Round Mound Township, Osborne County.
In June, 1929, Mr. Knapp moved with his wife and granddaughter to California. They lived there until 1932 and then went to Arizona where the remaining years of his life were spent. He resided in Cibecue, Mesa, and Phoenix. His death occurred at the latter city, November 4, 1940. He is survived by his widow in Phoenix, Ariz., and five children: F.E. Knapp, Cibecue, Arizona; F.O. Knapp, Phoenix, Ariz., C.O. Knapp, Mesa, Ariz., Virginia Rasmussen, Denver, Colo., and G.A. Knapp, Garrington, Alberta, Canada.
During a long and fruitful life Mr. Knapp accomplished a great deal of good. He was, until his eyesight failed, a great reader, and always kept himself well informed. He despised sham and pretense. Wherever he went he made lasting friends and was ever a helpful neighbor. As an early pioneer in Kansas he underwent all the hardships of building up a new country.
The body was brought to Natoma where funeral services were held Sunday morning, November 10, at ten o'clock at the Pohlman funeral chapel with Elder F.M. Lundy delivering the sermon. Burial was in the Natoma cemetery. The Pohlman Funeral Service was in charge of funeral arrangements.
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*Online research suggests that Lizzie Knapp was born Elizabeth Jane Saling on April 4, 1855, in Edmonson, Kentucky USA, to Robert Saling (also spelled "Salling" or "Salleng") and Priscilla Musick. The 1880 Federal Census lists Elizabeth as residing with Robert, Priscilla, and younger siblings Hilliman, John, and Lucinda in Union, Adams County Iowa.
**Lizzie passed at age 22 on 30 Oct 1877 (FindAGrave memorial 87254997).
***Bertha Norene Knapp (FindAGrave memorial 87366308), went to live with paternal grandparents Edward W. and Melissa O. Knapp (1880 United States Federal Census for Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas).
George Edward Knapp was born in La Salle County, Illinois, on June 20, 1852. While his early life was eventful, a record was not kept and the dates are not known. It was spent on what was at that time the frontier of America. One of the vivid scenes of his memory was the day he saw the Dalton Gang ride by on their way into Coffeyville, Kansas, where they attempted robbery of two banks at the same time (Oct. 5, 1892). They were either killed or captured.
On December 18, 1873, Mr. Knapp was married to Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Saling* at Red Oak, Iowa (Lincoln Township, Montgomery County). She lived about five years**. To this union, one daughter was born, Bertha***, who died April 12, 1903.
At Leavenworth, Kansas, Mr. Knapp was united in marriage with Mary Ellen Leighter January 4, 1882. Seven children were born, five of whom survive their father. The couple came to Natoma in the early eighties, and he was an active participant in the activities of Round Mound Township, Osborne County.
In June, 1929, Mr. Knapp moved with his wife and granddaughter to California. They lived there until 1932 and then went to Arizona where the remaining years of his life were spent. He resided in Cibecue, Mesa, and Phoenix. His death occurred at the latter city, November 4, 1940. He is survived by his widow in Phoenix, Ariz., and five children: F.E. Knapp, Cibecue, Arizona; F.O. Knapp, Phoenix, Ariz., C.O. Knapp, Mesa, Ariz., Virginia Rasmussen, Denver, Colo., and G.A. Knapp, Garrington, Alberta, Canada.
During a long and fruitful life Mr. Knapp accomplished a great deal of good. He was, until his eyesight failed, a great reader, and always kept himself well informed. He despised sham and pretense. Wherever he went he made lasting friends and was ever a helpful neighbor. As an early pioneer in Kansas he underwent all the hardships of building up a new country.
The body was brought to Natoma where funeral services were held Sunday morning, November 10, at ten o'clock at the Pohlman funeral chapel with Elder F.M. Lundy delivering the sermon. Burial was in the Natoma cemetery. The Pohlman Funeral Service was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Knapp Family Archives
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*Online research suggests that Lizzie Knapp was born Elizabeth Jane Saling on April 4, 1855, in Edmonson, Kentucky USA, to Robert Saling (also spelled "Salling" or "Salleng") and Priscilla Musick. The 1880 Federal Census lists Elizabeth as residing with Robert, Priscilla, and younger siblings Hilliman, John, and Lucinda in Union, Adams County Iowa.
**Lizzie passed at age 22 on 30 Oct 1877 (FindAGrave memorial 87254997).
***Bertha Norene Knapp (FindAGrave memorial 87366308), went to live with paternal grandparents Edward W. and Melissa O. Knapp (1880 United States Federal Census for Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas).
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