Knapp, Farwell, 1893-1942.

Farwell Knapp was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on November 28, 1893. He was educated at the Taft School (in Watertown) and Yale University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Skull and Bones. After his graduation from Yale in 1916 Knapp entered Harvard University Law School. Knapp left his studies in 1917 and enlisted in the Army, where he served with the 302nd Field Artillery in France. Knapp returned to law school after the war, graduating in 1921, and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1922. The following year Knapp married Helen Bayne (1896-?) with whom he had two daughters (Emily Perkins and Elizabeth Cheney). Knapp first worked in the office of Shipman & Goodwin before he was appointed assistant tax commissioner of the state of Connecticut in 1925, a position he would hold until 1937, at which point he became a partner in the firm of Marsh, Stoddard & Day. In 1941 Knapp worked for a short time as a trust officer in the Phoenix State Bank & Trust Company before his retirement due to a heart condition. During his career Knapp also taught at the Hartford College of Law. Knapp committed suicide in 1942.

From the guide to the Farwell Knapp papers, 1891-1947, 1907-1942, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)

Farwell Knapp (1893-1942) was born in Connecticut and was educated at the Taft School and Yale University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Skull and Bones. Knapp graduated from Harvard University Law School in 1921. He worked in a number of law offices during his career (including Shipman & Goodwin and Marsh, Stoddard & Day) and served as assistant tax commissioner of the state of Connecticut. Knapp also taught at the Hartford College of Law. He committed suicide in 1942.

From the description of Farwell Knapp papers, 1891-1947 (bulk 1907-1942). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702182008