Individual Details
Alanson (TheBlacksmith) KNICKERBOCKER {K-339}
(Abt 1807 - 16 Jan 1885)
Events
| Birth | Abt 1807 | Note that there are 2 different Alanson Knickerbockers in Michigan. This is "Alanson #1". He was a blacksmith and spent most of his life in Michigan. See below. - Dutchess County NY |  | ||
| Knick References | 1807 | See the report "Knickerbockers of Smithville Flats" on knic.com | |||
| Knick Lineage | 1807 | 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. Harmanus / 4. Lawrence / 5. Harmanus / 6. Alanson (this person) | |||
| Knick Generation Number | 1807 | 6 | |||
| Extra information | 1808 | Alanson was not the son of the Harmanus Knickerbocker who fought in the war, moved to Ontario County, and then applied for a pension. (See the pension application!) Instead, Alanson probably one of the 5 sons of the mysterious third Harmanus in Amenia NY. | |||
| Extra information | 1830 | Lived in Canada at one point? Look at 1850 census. Son George shows birth in "C.W." The handwriting is clear. Does this mean Canada West? | |||
| Extra information | 1831 | In 1831, Alanson Knickerbocker "of Dutchess County" buys land in the Detroit area. A history of Wayne Co says that Alanson Knick was 1st blacksmith in the area. - Wayne County, Michigan, USA | |||
| Residence | 1836 | Moved from Wayne Co to Livingston Co Michigan in 1837. Moved to Handy, Livingston Co. (His move from Wayne to Livingston was documented in history of Livingston Co. ) - Wayne County, Michigan, USA | | ||
| Residence | Jun 1838 | Alanson sells land to Albert. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS89-W9Y3-L?i=672&cat=213796 - Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America | |||
| Residence | Oct 1838 | Alanson of Livingston sells property to a Calvin of Washtenaw. See https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS89-W9YG-M?i=698&cat=213796 and https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS89-H6H6?i=103&cat=213796 - Livingston County, Michigan, USA | |||
| Extra information | 1839 | Alanson#1 was original settler of Handy Mich ~1837. Albert arrived by '38. Calvin arrived around '39. Marion is adjacent town, but the Alanson in Marion in 1840 may be Alanson#2 (who later moved to Illinois). Thanks to D.B.Simpson for all her postings. - Livingston County, Michigan, USA | |||
| Residence | 1850 | Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA | | ||
| Knick Census Project: 1850 | 1850 | MI, Oakland, Farmington. HOH = Alanson Knickerbocker. | |||
| Property | Sep 1853 | Alanson bought property in Oakland Co. Deed is at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QW-WSRJ-C?i=119&cat=214476. 2nd Knick in Oakland deed book. (Benner was 1st.) - Oakland County, Michigan, USA | |||
| Residence | 1860 | Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA | | ||
| Extra information | 1863 | Multiple state directories (available via Google) show Alanson Knickerbocker as a blacksmith, tool manufacturer, etc. - Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA | |||
| Property | 1863 | Sale: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSL6-WQ9C-D?i=682&cat=214476. Alanson & wife Maria. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QW-CS6P-M?i=570&cat=214476 - Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America | |||
| Residence | 1870 | Post Office: Marengo - Eckford, Calhoun, Michigan, USA | | ||
| Residence | 1880 | Blacksmith - Eckford, Calhoun, Michigan, USA | | ||
| Death | 16 Jan 1885 | Calhoun County, Michigan, USA | | ||
| Burial | Eckford, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA | | |||
| Residence | Farmington, MI | |
Families
| Spouse | Hannah HARRINGTON (1810 - 1837) |
| Child | Delia KNICKERBOCKER {K-635} (1828 - 1901) |
| Child | James KNICKERBOCKER {K-657} (1829 - 1842) |
| Child | George KNICKERBOCKER {K-674} (1830 - 1868) |
| Child | Henry KNICKERBOCKER {K-770} (1833 - 1896) |
| Spouse | Maria (2ndwoAlanson) mnu KNICKERBOCKER (1820 - 1895) |
| Child | Jane dy KNICKERBOCKER {K-922} (1839 - 1842) |
| Child | Charles dy KNICKERBOCKER {K-1027} (1843 - 1851) |
| Child | Juliet Ette KNICKERBOCKER {K-1112} (1845 - 1867) |
| Child | Myron KNICKERBOCKER {K-1194} (1848 - 1918) |
| Child | Jane KNICKERBOCKER {K-1223} (1849 - ) |
| Child | Alanson KNICKERBOCKER {K-1407} (1856 - ) |
| Child | Charles KNICKERBOCKER {K-1411} (1856 - ) |
| Child | Alice KNICKERBOCKER {K-1486} (1859 - 1922) |
| Father | Harmanus (third one in Amenia) KNICKERBOCKER {K-102} (1765 - 1812) |
| Sibling | Amanda KNICKERBOCKER {K-226} (1792 - 1879) |
| Sibling | Albert KNICKERBOCKER {K-237} (1794 - 1864) |
| Sibling | Calvin KNICKERBOCKER {K-242} (1795 - 1879) |
| Sibling | Caty KNICKERBOCKER {K-302} (1803 - ) |
| Sibling | Lydia KNICKERBOCKER {K-307} (1804 - 1875) |
| Sibling | Silas KNICKERBOCKER {K-358} (1808 - 1875) |
Endnotes
1. Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1850; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M432_359; Page: 198B; Image: 396.
2. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010), Year: 1880; Census Place: Eckford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 202B; Enumeration District: 050.
3. Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012).
4. Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1860; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M653_556; Page: 849; Family History Library Film: 803556.
5. Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1870; Census Place: Eckford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M593_666; Page: 570B; Family History Library Film: 552165.
6. Herrin, Cynthia, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, 1800-1917 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000).
7. Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015), Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records.
8. Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015), Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records.
9. Ancestry.com, History of Livingston Co., Michigan : with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005).
10. Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1850; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M432_359; Page: 198B; Image: 396.
11. Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1860; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M653_556; Page: 849; Family History Library Film: 803556.
12. Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), Year: 1870; Census Place: Eckford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M593_666; Page: 570B; Family History Library Film: 552165.
13. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010), Year: 1880; Census Place: Eckford, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 202B; Enumeration District: 050.
17. Herrin, Cynthia, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, 1800-1917 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000).