Elizabeth Knapp

ID # 9677, (1852-1877)
FatherJohn Smith Knapp (1821-1902)
MotherJane Scott (1825-1905)
BaptismElizabeth Knapp was baptized on 9 February 1852 at Montague Township, Lanark County. 
BaptismShe was baptized on 10 August 1852 at Montague Township. 
DeathShe died on 19 October 1877 at Montague Township at age 25. 
BurialShe was buried at Union Cemetery, Merrickville, Wolford Twp., Grenville County. 
NoteThe Wesleyan Methodist baptism pages, available on bowergenealogy.ca's website, date Elizabeth's birth to 9 Feb, 1852. This agrees with her gravestone in Union Cemetery, Merrickville. This also dates her baptism to 10 August, 1852. The baptizing was E. Hurlburt.

Death reg. 006550-78 Montague Twp., Lanark Co.
Elizabeth Knapp died 19th October, 1877, age 25 yrs., 8 months. Born Montague, Methodist. Cause of death Phthisis, 8 months. Physician's name not given.
Informant Wm. J. McCullough, Methodist Minister, Merrickville.

Phthisis, rather more commonly referred to as consumption during this era, was later known as tuberculosis. 
Last Edited29 May 2024