Individual Details

Marriage

Heirat mit Anna Maria Riehle während eines Besuches in der Heimat

Death

Knapp, George H Sr
George Knapp was born in Betzingen, Germany, Aug 13, 1861 and came to America in 1880. After sojourning in this country for 18 years, he returned to Germany were in 1899 he was united in marriage to Miss Maria Riehle, they returned to the US where he established a home on a farm near Harrington. To this union were born four daughters and 3 sons: Mrs Guy D’Avis, Mrs Oscar Long, Hazel, Jean, William and George. All of these and his widow, 2 brothers, Chris and a sister in Germany, survive him. One son, Christoff, preceded him in death at age 8. Mr Knapp was ill for 11 years. Nov 9, he suffered an acute heart attack and grew weaker until the final summons Nov 11, 1931, at Eastern State Hospital, he being committed from Lincoln Co on Sept 13, 1922. The funeral services were conducted at the Evangelical church. Interment was in the Harrington Cemetery. (20 Nov 1931)