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Second Generation Came from England in 1630.
Joshua Knapp moved to Stamford, Conn. with his father in 1846. Married and lived there for some time. In 1663 he moved to Greenwich, Conn. where he was admitted Freeman in 1669, making his home there until his death in 1648. He was one of twopersons who made the bargain with the Indians when Bedford Parish was bought from them. The agreement between the Indians and the Stamford Colony was witnessed by Josua Knapp and David Waterbury and signed by seven Indian Cieifs dated12/23/1680. He bought land in Rye in 1681. His inventory is dated 10/27/1664. and is spoken of as a good estate. Hementions his children named above, except Jonathan, saying that the sons shall receive their share at age 21 and the daughtersat age 18. The will is signed by widow Knapp, John Bowers and Moses Knapp, all of Stamford, Conn. and also by John Reynolds. Joshua was made Propriator at Greenwich, Conn, 2/5/1664. He gave a deed in Stamford 1/14/1657. He was probably aweaver by trade as his father willed him "the other half of the gears " to the loom. Inventory of his estate in 1684 places its value at 54 pounds. He was one of the committee of Sixteen to confer about the dividing line between Greenwich andRye.
Hannah married the brother of Caleb's wife.
Son Joseph was the representative from Greenwich, Conn. Assembly in Oct 1706, April 1707, Oct. 1708, May 1709 and Aug. 1710. In 1686 he was among the legal voter of Greenwich.
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