Cynthia M Knapp (1833–1912)

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    Born
    1833
    Died
    1912

    When was Cynthia M Knapp born? 1833.

    When did Cynthia M Knapp die? 1912.

    Life story

    Cynthia M Knapp (1833–1912) was born in 1833, and died in 1912, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Cynthia M's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cynthia M's life.

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    The world Cynthia M lived through

    1. 1845 · age 12 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 28 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 34 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 43 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 65 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 73 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Cynthia M Knapp

    When was Cynthia M Knapp born?

    Cynthia M Knapp was born in 1833.

    When did Cynthia M Knapp die?

    Cynthia M Knapp died in 1912.

    How old was Cynthia M Knapp at the time of death?

    Cynthia M Knapp was about 79 years old.

    Where is Cynthia M Knapp buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Cynthia M's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Cynthia M Knapp was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Cynthia M was born.

    Who was president when Cynthia M Knapp died?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Cynthia M died.

    What major events happened during Cynthia M Knapp's lifetime?

    During Cynthia M's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 12); the American Civil War began (1861, age 28); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 34); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 43); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 65); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 73).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Cynthia M Knapp?

    Federal censuses taken during Cynthia M's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1833

    2. Death

      1912

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Cynthia M Knapp (1833–1912)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/cynthia-m-knapp-1833-1912-9bb3ea7a/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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