Knapp, Josiah P., active 1810-1855

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Josiah P. Knapp (1785-1862) was a lieutenant in the 2nd Brigade of the New York City Militia. With his partner William P. Knapp, he operated a general store at 117 Chatham Street in New York City under the firm name of J & W Knapp. Later, Josiah, his wife Hester (1789-1869), and William P. Knapp owned property in Chester (Morris County) New Jersey, where he was appointed a justice of the peace of Morris County in 1836.

From the description of Josiah P. Knapp papers, 1759-1786 1810-1848. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 53455554

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creatorOf Knapp, Josiah P., fl. 1810-1855. Josiah P. Knapp papers, 1759-1786 1810-1848. New Jersey Historical Society Library
creatorOf Berry, Sidney, 1754-1820. Merchants' papers, 1713-1888. New Jersey Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Knapp family. family
associatedWith Knapp, William P. person
associatedWith Van Horn, Abraham. person
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New Jersey
Morris County (N.J.)
Chester (N.J.)
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Birth 1810

Death 1855

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