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From: "Douglas Richardson" > Date: 1 May 2006 20:57:05 -0700 
KNAPPIn 1911 Oswald Greenwaye Knapp, M.A. wrote a book "A History of theChief English Families bearing the Name of Knapp". However the majorpart of this chapter has been based on research by Paul White, alsowills and the published family pedigrees prepared in the 16th and 17thCenturies at the Herald's "Visitations".13. [KNAP571] William (-), as it is supposed, was married to Jilian(-1552), and they probably had only one child:12. Robert, see later.William, as it is supposed, died and afterwards Jilian married 2.William Aldham. William Aldham died at Brome (1540), and thebeneficiaries under his will included:Jelian his wife -- (to receive 7 mylche keen, 6 yearlings, 2calves, 20 sheep, swine, geese, capons and hens, wheat, corn & malt, 4spoons, household utensils and implements);Robert Knapp -- (13s. 4d, plus a further 10s. as one of theexecutors);John Knapp, son of Robert -- (10s.) [This John would have beenthe John known as John the elder, implying that the later children ofRobert were all born after this will was made (17th February 1740).John the elder was married prior to 1552, and in fact already had 2children by then, so was born presumably before 1530]When "Gelyan" died, the executor of her will was her son Robert Knappe(who had married Margaret Poley), and the several references therein to"son's child" etc mean "Robert's child". The chief beneficiaries wereas follows:Edmund Knappe, son's child -- (£4);John the younger, son's child -- (£4);Robarde, son's child -- (£4);Thomas, son's child -- (£4);Myrable Knappe, son's daughter -- (£6. 13s. 4d. at marriage;featherbed; 2 pairs of sheets);John Knappe, son's eldest son -- (20s);Joane, wife of John the eldest son -- (gown);John, child of John the eldest son -- (6s. 8d);Robard, child of John the eldest son -- (6s. 8d).The only child of Robert not mentioned was George, presumably bornafter the will was made (27th March 1552). All the other children wereminors.In accordance with the will of Jilian's second husband, William Aldham,the beneficiaries included:Jelian, wife -- (7 mylche keen, 6 yearlings, 2 calves, 20 sheep,swine, geese, capons & hens, gelding, wheat, corn & malt, 4 spoons,household utensils & implements, 10 marks);Robert Knapp -- (13s. 4d);John Knapp, son of Robert -- (10s).12. [KNAP581] Robert (-1564) of Needham married 1. (perhaps 1535)[POLY581] Margaret Poley (-, see POLEY). They had seven children:John the elder (1530), married Joan. (Although John was abeneficiary in Gelyan's will, his share was small. He also figured inRobert's will, see later. However he does not appear in the Pedigreelisting, so it would appear he was perhaps illegitimate);Edmund (1540, based on age 69 when died in 1609), "son & heir",married 1. (1562) Bridget Munninges; then 2. (1568) Elizabeth Woodock;11. John the younger (1543), "2nd son", see later;Robert (1546), "3rd son", married Christian Browne;Thomas (1548), "4th son", was a merchant in Ipswich (died 1631);Myrable (1550), married (1563) Robert Hovel alias Smith ofAshfield;George (1553), "youngest son".Margaret died, and afterwards Robert married 2. (at Wetheringsett, July1560) Ann Horsman, widow. Robert, an Esquire, died at Wetheringsett(will made September 1563, proved May 1564.) A special request in hiswill was that "No child of mine to benefit by my will if he sues myexecutors for any legacy given to him by my late mother Jilian Aldame".This clause may have something to do with his son "John the elder".The chief beneficiaries of Robert's will were as follows:Anne his wife, late widow of Robert Horseman -- (£10 annuity forlife from lands and tenements called Studdes in Needham & Barking, andafter Anne's death this passes to John the younger; £5 annuity forlife from lease of Bishoppes Hall in Battisford, and after Anne'sdeath this annuity passes to son George; close called Buttolercontaining 6.5 acres purchased of Anthony Lockwood);John the younger, son -- (tenement and land called The Fenn withone close called Pond Closse in towns and fields of Barking, Creeting,Battisford & Badley; featherbed; quarter of residue);Robert, so
n -- (lands & tenements called Bungeons & hawl in townsof Barking, Creeting & Battisford, free & copyhold; meadow calledGruchin in Barking; lease in Northey; lands, tenements, woods &underwoods purchased of Robert Colchester the younger; featherbed;quarter of residue);Thomas, son -- (lands in Coddenham called The Pole; after 10years, meadow in Creeting purchased of Mr Alnutt; featherbed; quarterof residue);John the elder, son -- (lands in Needham field & lands inBosberowe, free & copyhold; lease of Bosberowe);George, son (under 21) -- (lands & tenements purchased of HenryAylin called Masons, Kings & Collyers in Battisford & Combes; best bed;quarter of residue);children of John the elder -- (6s. 8d. when 21);Mirable, daughter -- (copper cauldron).11. [KNAP591] John the younger (1543-1604) of Ipswich, married[BLOS591] Martha Blosse (-, see BLOSSE). He was a merchant and portmanof Ipswich, where they had eleven children:John, died young;10. John, "2nd son & heir", see later;Thomas, married Katharine Barker;Margaret, married John Barron of Essex;Mary, married John Randes of Ipswich;Martha, married James Palmer a draper of London (mentionedlater);Elizabeth, married 1. Thomas Woodgate of Ipswich; then 2. Revd.Richard Holmested of Dinington, Norfolk;Anne, married (1605) Newman Rookes of London;Judith, married William Hobart of Essex;Dorcas, married (at Belstead 1612) Revd. Robert Stansbye;Phebe, remained unmarried.John purchased New Place in Stoke, near Ipswich, from Edward Sulyard(September 1576), where the family afterwards resided. John died atIpswich (May 1604). There was a plaque to John in St. Peter's Church,Ipswich. The description in "County Churches: Suffolk" by T. HughBryant (1912) reads:In the South aisle is a brass bearing the effigies of a civilian inruff and fur-lined gown, and his wife in calash and embroideredpetticoat; there are groups of 4 sons, two of them in cloaks, and 8daughters, five of them in hats, shield, and mantling, and inscriptionto John Knapp, merchant and portman, 1604, and Martha his wife.The inscription on the brass itself reads:HERE LYETH THE BODY OF IOHN KNAPP MARCHATAND PORTMAN OF THIS TOWNE OF IPSWICH WHODYED YE SECOND DAY OF MAYE ANNO 1604 AND HADISSVE BY MARTHA HIS WIFE 4 SONES & 8 DAVGHTERSThe Knapp coat of arms above the brass has "three close helmets above alion passant".By John's will, the beneficiaries included:Martha his wife -- (house in occupation of testator, & houses, yards,gardens, etc. in St. Peter's Ipswich, and after Martha's death thispasses to daughter Mary and her husband John Randes; also tenement inoccupation of Robert Barwicke, in St. Mary Key [viz St. Mary-at-Quay,Ipswich], and after Martha's death this passes to son Thomas; alsolands & houses in Stoke next Ipswich, free & copyhold, and afterMartha's death this passes to son John; also house & lands called"Parnells" in Ipswich, Kesgrave, Rushmere & Playford, and this passesto son Thomas when he is 21; also rent from rent charge purchased ofRobert Sampson, esqr, at Netherhall, in Harsteed, Suffolk. [QueryHarkstead];- Mary, his daughter, and her husband John Randes -- (part occupationof house bequested to Martha by testator, & houses, yards, gardens,etc. in St. Peter's Ipswich)- Marye, daughter -- (an additional £100);- Elizabeth, daughter -- (£300; also house, purchased on John &Richard Smith, in Stowe Markett, Suffolk);-- Anne, daughter -- (£200; also house in S. Peter's Ipswich bought ofEdmond Harrold);- Judith, Dorcas and Phebe, three youngest daughters -- (£200 apiece;also after Martha's death, £100 from house bequested to Martha bytestator, & houses, yards, gardens, etc. in St. Peter's Ipswich);- Thomas, son -- (lands in Battisford bought of brother, George Knappe;also £100 when 21);- John, son -- (£50 per annum from lands & houses in Stoke nextIpswich during his mother's lifetime; also lands in Sproughton ("???Hilles Farme") purchased of Edward Cage & Richard Alexander, gents.10. [KNAP601] John (-) the younger's son, known as "John ofStoke-juxta-Ipswich", married [HOWA601] Elizabeth Howard (-, seeHOWARD). They h
ad seven children:Elizabeth, died young, (before 1612);Margaret (1608), married James Palmer of Widnesham, Nfk;Martha (1611);Edmund (c.1612), latterly a gentleman;John (1613);9. James, see later;William, Clerk in Holy Orders M.A., married (at Bentley 1662)Margaret daughter of John Tesdale.John, a gentleman, received New Place in Stoke (1615). He immediatelyconveyed this property to his brother-in-law James Palmer (December1615). John was last noted at Kenninghall (Norfolk).9. [KNAP611] James (-1678) and Mary (-) had four children atWinfarthing:James (1649);8. Mary (December 1651), see later;William (1660);Charles (1666).James (a gentleman) died intestate at Winfarthing (April 1678), andAdministration of his estate was granted to his wife Mary.8. [KNAP621] Mary (1651-1720) married (bet.1685-88) John Woods(1646-1703, see WOODS).