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ANCESTORS OF HARRY LEON KNAPP 
Harry and Velma Knapp in their Townhouse Apartment in Findlay, Ohio
Ancestors of Harry Leon Knapp
First Generation
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1. Harry Leon Knapp was born on 7 Apr 1914 in Trimble, Crawford Co., IL and died on 17 Sep 1977 in Columbus, Ohio.
Harry married Athe Velma Martin, daughter of Peter Curtis Martin and Mabel Inez Irwin, on 22 Apr 1933 in Trimble, Crawford Co., IL. (Athe Velma Martin was born on 5 Feb 1913 in Allison Twp., Lawrence Co., IL and died on 2 Feb 1997 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.)
Their children were:
i. Roger Owen Knapp (born 3 Sep 1935 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois - )
Second Generation
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2. Walter Q. Knapp was born on 30 Mar 1890 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 4 Oct 1964 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.
Walter married Viola Pierson, daughter of Barton S. Pierson and Elizabeth Brashear, on 18 Jan 1913 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois. (Viola Pierson was born on 17 Nov 1894 in Crawford County, Illinois, died on 31 Jan 1954 in Muncie, Indiana and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.)
Their children were:
1 i. Harry Leon Knapp (born 7 Apr 1914 in Trimble, Crawford Co., IL - Died 17 Sep 1977 in Columbus, Ohio)
ii. Minnie Eva Knapp (born 18 Jun 1915 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois - )
iii. Paul Bernard Knapp (born 22 Jun 1920 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died Deceased in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois)
iv. Dorothy Elizabeth Knapp (born 5 Nov 1923 - )
3. Viola Pierson was born on 17 Nov 1894 in Crawford County, Illinois, died on 31 Jan 1954 in Muncie, Indiana and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.
Viola married Walter Q. Knapp, son of Abraham Lincoln Knapp and Minnie Byrn, on 18 Jan 1913 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois. (Walter Q. Knapp was born on 30 Mar 1890 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 4 Oct 1964 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.)
Third Generation
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4. Abraham Lincoln Knapp was born on 14 Sep 1864 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 21 Jan 1932 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.
1. Obituary: Robinson Daily News, Book On Obits, Robinson Public Library, Copy On File.
2. Death Certificate: Crawford County, Illinois Court House.
3. Occupation: Pottery, Robinson, Illinois, Farmer.
Abraham married Minnie Byrn, daughter of David Byrn and Eliza Weaver, on 25 Oct 1885 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Minnie Byrn was born on 15 Jan 1871 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 6 Oct 1939 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.)
Their children were:
i. Stella M. Knapp (born 12 Jun 1886 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 26 Oct 1888 in Harrison County, Indiana)
ii. Elva C. Knapp (born 25 Jun 1887 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 8 Oct 1888 in Harrison County, Indiana)
iii. Oliver P. Knapp (born 28 Dec 1888 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 6 Jul 1889 in Harrison County, Indiana)
2 iv. Walter Q. Knapp (born 30 Mar 1890 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 4 Oct 1964 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois)
v. Lyman Ed Knapp (born 5 Jan 1891 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 2 Oct 1896 in Harrison County, Indiana)
vi. Harvey G. Knapp (born 19 Sep 1895 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died Aug 1980 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois)
vii. Elmer Reed Knapp (born 29 Aug 1898 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 16 Apr 1971 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois)
viii. Velda B. Knapp (born 13 Jun 1908 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois - Died 23 Jan 1965 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois)
ix. Tura Aleene Knapp (born 24 Aug 1912 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois - Died 10 Aug 1986 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois)
5. Minnie Byrn was born on 15 Jan 1871 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 6 Oct 1939 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.
1. Obituary: Robinson Daily News, Book On Obits, Robinson Public Library, Copy On File.
Minnie married Abraham Lincoln Knapp, son of John Knapp and Amanda Froman, on 25 Oct 1885 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Abraham Lincoln Knapp was born on 14 Sep 1864 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 21 Jan 1932 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Palestine, Illinois.)
6. Barton S. Pierson was born on 18 Dec 1840 in Scott County, Indiana, died on 17 Apr 1899 in Gordon, Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Illinois.
1. Military: Civil War.
Barton married Amanda Albertson on 1 Jan 1862 in Crawford County, Illinois.
Barton next married Elizabeth Brashear, daughter of Ithra Brashear Jr. and Emily Lamb, on 7 Oct 1869 in Crawford County, Illinois. (Elizabeth Brashear was born on 28 May 1850 in Crawford County, Illinois, died on 11 Aug 1912 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Illinois.)
Their children were:
i. Nathanial (Nathan) Pierson (born 5 May 1871 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 5 May 1951 in Crawford County, Illinois)
ii. Son (2) Pierson (born Dec 1871 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 9 Dec 1871 in Crawford County, Illinois)
iii. Son (3) Pierson (born Apr 1872 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 1872 in Crawford County, Illinois)
iv. Jessie Pierson (born Oct 1874 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 26 Jan 1879 in Crawford County, Illinois)
v. Charles Pierson (born Jan 1875 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 13 Sep 1875 in Crawford County, Illinois)
vi. Laura Pierson (born Mar 1876 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 15 Sep 1876 in Crawford County, Illinois)
vii. Daughter (2) Pierson (born Apr 1877 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 23 Apr 1877 in Crawford County, Illinois)
viii. Effie M. Pierson (born 1878 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 17 Sep 1882 in Crawford County, Illinois)
ix. Mary Pierson (born Jul 1882 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 13 Sep 1883 in Crawford County, Illinois)
x. Eva Alice Pierson (born 18 Jun 1884 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 11 Mar 1954 in Crawford County, Illinois)
xi. Daughter (6) Pierson (born 1885 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 1885 in Crawford County, Illinois)
xii. Adam Willis Pierson (born 17 Jun 1887 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died After 1900 in Crawford County, Illinois)
3 xiii. Viola Pierson (born 17 Nov 1894 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 31 Jan 1954 in Muncie, Indiana)
7. Elizabeth Brashear was born on 28 May 1850 in Crawford County, Illinois, died on 11 Aug 1912 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Illinois.
Elizabeth married Barton S. Pierson, son of Shadrack Pierson Jr. and Jane Eaton\Easton, on 7 Oct 1869 in Crawford County, Illinois. (Barton S. Pierson was born on 18 Dec 1840 in Scott County, Indiana, died on 17 Apr 1899 in Gordon, Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Illinois.)
Fourth Generation
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8. John Knapp was born about 1815 in Germany, died on 12 Apr 1877 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in New Amsterdam Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.
1. Military: Civil War, Co. F, 81St Indiana Infantry.
2. Occupation: Stone Mason And Farmer.
John married Hester Brandenberg on 9 Jan 1840 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Hester Brandenberg was born about 1820 in Kentucky, died on 14 Oct 1857 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in New Amsterdam Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.)
Their children were:
i. George P. Knapp (born Abt 1840 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 1907 in Harrison County, Indiana)
ii. Mary Elizabeth Knapp (born Abt 1842 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died Bef 1932 )
iii. William Knapp (born Abt 1847 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 7 Feb 1923 in Harrison County, Indiana)
iv. James Knapp (born Abt 1850 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died After 1921 in Missouri)
v. Hester C. (Easter) Knapp (born 24 Sep 1855 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 18 Sep 1943 in Harrison County, Indiana)
John next married Amanda Froman on 23 Dec 1857 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Amanda Froman was born about 1824 in Kentucky, died on 5 Dec 1884 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in Old Cold Friday Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.)
Their children were:
i. Melissa A. Knapp (born Abt 1859 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died Bef 1932 in Indiana)
ii. Charles Knapp (born Abt 1863 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 20 Jun 1883 in Harrison County, Indiana)
4 iii. Abraham Lincoln Knapp (born 14 Sep 1864 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 21 Jan 1932 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois)
iv. Edward Felex Knapp (born 9 Jun 1866 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 29 Aug 1953 in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois)
v. M. G. Knapp (born Abt 1870 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died Bef 1877 in Harrison County, Indiana)
9. Amanda Froman was born about 1824 in Kentucky, died on 5 Dec 1884 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in Old Cold Friday Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.
Amanda married William Mode on 24 Dec 1842 in Indiana Or Kentucky?.
Amanda next married John Knapp on 23 Dec 1857 in Harrison County, Indiana. (John Knapp was born about 1815 in Germany, died on 12 Apr 1877 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in New Amsterdam Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.)
10. David Byrn was born on 15 Nov 1849 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 24 Jan 1908 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.
David married Eliza Weaver on 28 Sep 1872 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Eliza Weaver was born on 29 Dec 1848 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 16 Aug 1882 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.)
Their children were:
5 i. Minnie Byrn (born 15 Jan 1871 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 6 Oct 1939 in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois)
ii. Sally Byrn (born 1873 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
iii. Arthur Byrn (born 1875 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
iv. Jesse Byrn (born 8 Mar 1879 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
v. Catherine Byrn (born Jul 1877 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
vi. Harvey C. Byrn (born 16 Mar 1882 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 11 Dec 1945 in Lawrence County, Illinois)
David next married Julia Harper on 17 Aug 1885 in Harrison County, Indiana.
11. Eliza Weaver was born on 29 Dec 1848 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 16 Aug 1882 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.
Eliza married David Byrn, son of Jesse Byrn and Mahala French, on 28 Sep 1872 in Harrison County, Indiana. (David Byrn was born on 15 Nov 1849 in Harrison County, Indiana, died on 24 Jan 1908 in Harrison County, Indiana and was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Harrison County, Indiana.)
12. Shadrack Pierson Jr. was born about 1798 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, died about 1855 in Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Lackey Cemetery, Crawford County, Illinois.
Shadrack married Jane Eaton\Easton on 17 Aug 1820 in Bourbon County, Kentucky. (Jane Eaton\Easton was born about 1800 in Kentucky, died before Mar 1868 in Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Lackey Cemetery, Crawford County, Illinois.)
Their children were:
i. Thadeus P. Pierson (born Abt 1821 in Bourbon County, Kentucky - )
ii. James Pierson (born Abt 1822 in Scott County, Indiana - Died Bef 1849 in Scott County, Indiana)
iii. Infant Daughter Pierson (born Abt 1825 in Scott County, Indiana - Died 1825 in Scott County, Indiana)
iv. Margaret Pierson (born Abt 1827 in Scott County, Indiana - )
v. George W. Pierson (born Abt 1828 in Scott County, Indiana - )
vi. John Moneta Pierson (born 28 Mar 1830 in Scott County, Indiana - Died 19 Nov 1908 in Baxter Springs, Kansas)
vii. Drusilla Pierson (born Abt 1832 in Scott County, Indiana - )
viii. Bartholomew Pierson (born Abt 1834 in Scott County, Indiana - )
ix. Henry C. Pierson (born 1 Feb 1835 in Scott County, Indiana - Died 13 Oct 1883 in Crawford County, Illinois)
x. Jesse Pierson (born Abt 1837 in Scott County, Indiana - Died 12 Mar 1863 in Nashville, Tennessee)
6 xi. Barton S. Pierson (born 18 Dec 1840 in Scott County, Indiana - Died 17 Apr 1899 in Gordon, Crawford County, Illinois)
13. Jane Eaton\Easton was born about 1800 in Kentucky, died before Mar 1868 in Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Lackey Cemetery, Crawford County, Illinois.
Jane married Shadrack Pierson Jr., son of Shadrack Pierson Sr. and Rachel Clinch, on 17 Aug 1820 in Bourbon County, Kentucky. (Shadrack Pierson Jr. was born about 1798 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, died about 1855 in Crawford County, Illinois and was buried in Lackey Cemetery, Crawford County, Illinois.)
Jane next married James McDaniel on 17 Aug 1856 in Crawford County, Illinois.
14. Ithra Brashear Jr. was born about 1827 in Crawford County, Illinois and died about 1856 in Crawford County, Illinois.
1. Occupation: Farmer.
Ithra married Emily Lamb, daughter of John Lamb and Betsy Flippo, on 9 Dec 1847 in Crawford County, Illinois. (Emily Lamb was born in Oct 1827 in Crawford County, Illinois and died after 1900 in Parker County, Texas.)
Their children were:
i. Frances Brashear (born Abt 1848 in Crawford County, Illinois - )
7 ii. Elizabeth Brashear (born 28 May 1850 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 11 Aug 1912 in Trimble, Crawford County, Illinois)
iii. Nancy Belle Brashear (born Abt 1854 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died After 1880 in Parker County, Texas)
iv. Alfred Brashear (born 10 Nov 1855 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 22 Dec 1929 in Millsap, Parker County, Texas)
15. Emily Lamb was born in Oct 1827 in Crawford County, Illinois and died after 1900 in Parker County, Texas.
Emily married Ithra Brashear Jr., son of Ithra Brashear Sr. and Elizabeth Middleton, on 9 Dec 1847 in Crawford County, Illinois. (Ithra Brashear Jr. was born about 1827 in Crawford County, Illinois and died about 1856 in Crawford County, Illinois.)
Emily next married Richard Lagow Jr. after 1856 in Crawford County, Illinois. (Richard Lagow Jr. died in Crawford County, Illinois.)
Their children were:
i. Sara Alice Lagow ( born in Crawford County, Illinois - )
Fifth Generation
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20. Jesse Byrn was born on 9 Apr 1800 in North Carolina and died on 20 Dec 1885 in Harrison County, Indiana.
Jesse married Mahala French on 14 Jun 1832 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Mahala French died before 1858 in Harrison County, Indiana.)
Their children were:
i. Mary J. Byrn (born 1833 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
ii. Thomas D. Byrn (born 12 Dec 1834 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 25 Aug 1841 in Harrison County, Indiana)
iii. Sary A. (Sarah) Byrn (born May 1837 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
iv. Malissa Byrn (born 15 Sep 1841 - )
v. Margaret J. Byrn (born 1842 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
vi. Jesse Byrn (born 15 Feb 1846 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 20 Feb 1857 in Harrison County, Indiana)
10 vii. David Byrn (born 15 Nov 1849 in Harrison County, Indiana - Died 24 Jan 1908 in Harrison County, Indiana)
viii. Catherine Byrn (born 1851 in Harrison County, Indiana - )
Jesse next married Phoebe Weaver on 12 Aug 1858 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Phoebe Weaver was born on 19 Mar 1824 in Harrison County, Indiana and died on 13 Sep 1916 in Parke County, Maryland.)
21. Mahala French , died before 1858 in Harrison County, Indiana.
Mahala married Jesse Byrn, son of Thomas Byrn and Catherine Hoover, on 14 Jun 1832 in Harrison County, Indiana. (Jesse Byrn was born on 9 Apr 1800 in North Carolina and died on 20 Dec 1885 in Harrison County, Indiana.)
24. Shadrack Pierson Sr. was born in 1754 in Bromfield Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia, died on 8 Mar 1834 in Scott County, Indiana and was buried in Craig Cemetery, Scott County, Indiana.
1. Military: Revolutionary War, 1St And 10Th Virginia.
Shadrack married Rachel Clinch, daughter of Jacob Clinch and Jean, on 23 Aug 1781 in St. Marks Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia. (Rachel Clinch was born on 18 Jul 1763 in St. Marks Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia, died on 22 Mar 1826 in Scott County, Indiana and was buried in Craig Cemetery, Scott County, Indiana.)
Their children were:
i. Frances Pierson (born 20 Jun 1782 in Virginia - Died 29 Jan 1853 in Jefferson County, Indiana)
ii. Bartholomew Pierson (born 17 Nov 1787 in Virginia - Died 8 Sep 1862 in Paragon, Morgon County, Indiana)
iii. Nancy Pierson (born Abt 1788 in Virginia - )
iv. James Weathers Pierson (born 14 Mar 1790 in Virginia - Died 11 Apr 1855 in Jackson County, Indiana)
v. Sally Pierson (born Abt 1793 in Kentucky - )
vi. William C. Pierson (born Abt 1796 in Bourbon County, Kentucky - )
12 vii. Shadrack Pierson Jr. (born Abt 1798 in Bourbon County, Kentucky - Died Abt 1855 in Crawford County, Illinois)
viii. George Washington Pierson (born Abt 1802 in Bourbon County, Kentucky - Died Bef 1860 in Scott County, Indiana)
ix. Casandra Pierson (born Abt 1804 in Bourbon County, Kentucky - Died After 1850 in Elizaville, Fleming County, Kentucky)
x. Henry Clinch Pierson (born Abt 1807 in Bourbon County, Kentucky - Died 25 Oct 1842 in Scott County, Indiana)
Shadrack next married Mary George in May 1826 in Scott County, Indiana.
25. Rachel Clinch was born on 18 Jul 1763 in St. Marks Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia, died on 22 Mar 1826 in Scott County, Indiana and was buried in Craig Cemetery, Scott County, Indiana.
Rachel married Shadrack Pierson Sr., son of Charles Pierson and Sally Weathers, on 23 Aug 1781 in St. Marks Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia. (Shadrack Pierson Sr. was born in 1754 in Bromfield Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia, died on 8 Mar 1834 in Scott County, Indiana and was buried in Craig Cemetery, Scott County, Indiana.)
28. Ithra Brashear Sr. was born about 1782 in North Carolina and died after 1870 in Crawford County, Illinois.
1. Military: Roger's Rangers War Of 1812, Crawford County, Illinois.
2. Occupation: Miller, Farmer.
Ithra married Elizabeth Middleton about 1800 in South Carolina. (Elizabeth Middleton was born about 1782 and died before 1850 in Crawford County, Illinois.)
Their children were:
i. Middleton Brashear (born 1802 in South Carolina - Died After 1850 in Crawford County, Illinois)
ii. Basil Brashear (born Abt 1805 in Christian County, Kentucky - Died Bef 1860 in Missouri Twp., Hempstead County, Arkansas)
iii. Elias Brashear (born 9 Mar 1807 in Christian County, Kentucky - Died 13 Oct 1866 in Crawford County, Illinois)
iv. Nancy Brashear (born Abt 1808 in Christian County, Kentucky - )
v. Washington Brashear (born Abt 1809 in Christian County, Kentucky - Died After 1860 in Leon County, Texas)
vi. Blanton Brashear (born Bef 1810 in Christian County, Kentucky - , died in Arkansas)
vii. Margaret Brashear (born Abt 1812 in Ft. Lamotte, Crawford County, Illinois - Died After 1880 in Crawford County, Illinois)
viii. William Brashear (born 1814 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died After 1855 in Crawford County, Illinois)
ix. Susannah Brashear (born 21 Apr 1817 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died 21 Feb 1855 in Crawford County, Illinois)
x. Harvey Brashear (born Bef 1820 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died After 1860 in Crawford County, Illinois)
xi. Samuel Brashear (born Bef 1820 in Crawford County, Illinois - )
xii. Joseph Brashear (born Bef 1822 in Crawford County, Illinois - )
xiii. John Brashear (born 1823 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died Bef 1860 in Crawford County, Illinois)
14 xiv. Ithra Brashear Jr. (born Abt 1827 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died Abt 1856 in Crawford County, Illinois)
29. Elizabeth Middleton was born about 1782 and died before 1850 in Crawford County, Illinois.
Elizabeth married Ithra Brashear Sr. about 1800 in South Carolina. (Ithra Brashear Sr. was born about 1782 in North Carolina and died after 1870 in Crawford County, Illinois.)
30. John Lamb , died in Crawford County, Illinois.
John married Elizabeth Davis on 20 May 1805 in Christian County, Kentucky. (Elizabeth Davis died before 1813 in Christian County, Kentucky.)
John next married Betsy Flippo on 13 May 1813 in Christian County, Kentucky. (Betsy Flippo died in Crawford County, Illinois.)
Their children were:
15 i. Emily Lamb (born Oct 1827 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died After 1900 in Parker County, Texas)
ii. Elizabeth Jane (Eliza) Lamb (born 1824 in Crawford County, Illinois - Died After 1860 in Crawford County, Illinois)
31. Betsy Flippo , died in Crawford County, Illinois.
Betsy married John Lamb on 13 May 1813 in Christian County, Kentucky. (John Lamb died in Crawford County, Illinois.)
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