From: Pillish@aol.com
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 16:14:59 EST
Subject: thomas knowlton

to whom it may concern: i was searching my middle name and came across your sight. my name is thomas knowlton ishmael. When i was looking over your sight i noticed #20 on your geneology; thomas knowlton.
is this thomas knowlton the same as captain thomas knowlton of the american revolution? if you would like i will look up the information i have on the captain from the battle of bunker hill and see if it matches up with what you have. have a nice day,
thomas ishmael.

Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 11:15:46 -0500
From: Thomas Gibson <tgibson@eagle.ycp.edu>

Thomas, (see note above)
This is Thomas Knowlton Gibson.

It is a different Thomas Knowlton; however I would be interested in any information you have on Col. Thomas Knowlton as he is an ancestor. I am especially interested in family and home life.

Thanks for your interest.
Thomas Knowlton Gibson http://goose.ycp.edu/~tgibson

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Deborah Knowlton
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 10:49:06 -0600

While working on my Hildreth connections I came across the following Deborah Knowlton b. October 29, 1699 on the Hildreth web page.

Then found I had picked her up earlier while working on my Adams line.
My Adam's line from [1] Rice Knowlton Jr. b: January 27, 1705 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts d: Bef. June 9, 1762 in Pelham, Hillsborough Co., NH
. +Lydia Adams b: December 16, 1704 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts m: December 12, 1727 in Ipswich , Wenham, Massachusetts d: Aft. April 1753 in Pelham, Hillsborough Co., NH

Does anyone know who are the parents of Deborah Knowlton ?

1 Thomas Adams b: August 31, 1699 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts d: 1765
.. +Deborah Knowlton b: October 29, 1699 in Manchester, Massachusetts m: April 27, 1722 d: February 28, 1755
.... 2 Ezekiel Adams b: Abt. 1725 d: December 15, 1793 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts

Thank you Marilyn

From: nmt1@ix.netcom.com (Norris)
Subject: Re: Deborah Knowlton
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 16:30:39 GMT

On Fri, 5 Feb 1999 10:49:06 -0600, you wrote:

>While working on my Hildreth connections I came across the following Deborah Knowlton b. October 29, 1699 on the Hildreth web page.

I have the lady, as follows, from Sherwin-Shedd Genealogy:
Direct Descendants of William "Captain" Knowlton
1 William "Captain" Knowlton 1584 - 1639
.. +Ann Smith or Rice 1592 - 1675
. 2 John Knowlton 1610 - 1653
..... +Margery Wilson 1614 - 1655
.... 3 John Knowlton 1633 - 1684
........ +Deborah Grant 1637 - 1666
........ 4 Thomas Knowlton 1662 - 1750
............ +Margery Goodhue 1674 - 1706
........... 5 Deborah Knowlton 1698 -

However, I have a second husband for her, married February 06, 1770; John Wigglesworth.... putting doubt on your date of death for her.. or does your date of death put doubt on the second marriage?? Source, again, was Sherwin-Shedd.
Norris

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Deborah Knowlton b: October 29, 1699
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 13:10:19 -0600

Norris,

I think you and I are looking at two different Deborah Knowltons ? Maybe the one I have listed has not yet been discovered by the Knowlton list members.

I was trying to find a way to link her to my Knowlton line besides the fact that it looks like Deborah was a sister-in-law to Lydia Adams Woodbury who married Rice Knowlton Jr. b. 1705. If curiosity didn't get the better of me I wouldn't even ask these questions.

Mainly because I am only in my second year of serious research and in the beginning I did not know to save sources.

Under Thomas Adams b. June 14, 1672 I have for Ref. Some of the Descendants of William Adams of Ipswich, MA, by W.S. Appleton 1881 pg. 6, 7

Now I wonder where I found the above source. I see I still have a lot to learn.

By the way I enjoyed some of history links on your web page a few days ago. Especially interesting the section about Nathan Hale.
Thanks Marilyn

The outline below reaches down to my 5th great grandfather Benjamin Franklin Knowlton. b. 1728
Ref. Some of the Descendants of William Adams of Ipswich, MA, by W.S. Appleton 1881 pg. 6, 7
Descendants of Thomas Adams
1 Thomas Adams b: June 14, 1672 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts d: October 22, 1729 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts
.. +Bethiah Blanchard d: January 12, 1741 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts
.... 2 Bethiah Adams b: October 21, 1694
.... 2 Sarah Adams b: April 2, 1697
........ +Josiah Bishop m: February 7, 1717
.... 2 Thomas Adams b: August 31, 1699 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts d: 1765
........ +Deborah Knowlton b: October 29, 1699 in Manchester, Massachusetts m: April 27, 1722 d: February 28, 1755
......... 3 Ezekiel Adams b: Abt. 1725 d: December 15, 1793 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts
............. +Judith Presson m: June 27, 1749 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts
.... 2 [1] Joseph Adams b: November 12, 1702 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts d: May 10, 1790 in Concord, Suffolk, MA
........ +Pricilla Warner m: January 10, 1728
.... *2nd Wife of [1] Joseph Adams:
........ +Dorthy Merriam m: November 4, 1736
.... 2 [2] Lydia Adams b: December 16, 1704 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts d: Aft. April 1753 in Pelham, Hillsborough Co., NH
........ +Benjamin Woodbury m: January 12, 1723
.... *2nd Husband of [2] Lydia Adams:
........ +Rice Knowlton Jr. b: January 27, 1705 in Ipswich , Essex, Massachusetts m: December 12, 1727 in Ipswich , Wenham, Massachusetts d: Bef. June 9, 1762 in Pelham, Hillsborough Co., NH
......... 3 Henry Knowlton
......... 3 Benjamin Franklin Knowlton b: December 10, 1728 in Ipswich , Massachusetts d: July 21, 1809 in Sangerfield, NY, 81 years 1 month 11 days, buried Old Sangerfield cemetery
............. +Phebe Wright b: November 22, 1728 m: September 26, 1750 in New Ipswich, Hillsboro Co., New Hampshire d: January 1, 1813 in died at Brookfield, NY, buried Sangerfield cemetery age 84 years 1 month 9 days

from Renay at Bobmcm1@aol.com
Subject: Knowlton in Hamilton, MA
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 1999 21:00:44 EST

I have another Knowlton line for you. I dont know if it is related to yours or not. I am researching ...
Mary Eliz. Knowlton b. 1852, Hamilton, MA

d/o Richard D. Knowlton b. 1832, Hamilton, MA

s/o/ Edmond Knowlton Jr b. 1790, Maybe Hamilton? He had a big farm there c.1860

Do you have any further info re; wives and other ancestors? Or could you direct me to some Knowlton researchers in MASS.

Thanks, Renay
NH

from [ArtEKnow@aol.com]
Subject: The Knowlton name history.
Date: Feb 8, 1998

My name is Arthur Knowlton. I was born in 1922, the youngest of 3 children, myself and 2 sisters, Etta born in 1918 and Edythe born in 1920. Both are now deceased. My Father's name was Harry Raymond Knowlton, born in 1894. Dad had an older sister, Agnes and an older brother, James. My Grandfaather's name was Arthur (middle name unknown). He was a railroad engineer in Colorado until an accident forced him to take up another trade, watch making, and he moved to San Diego where my Father was born. In 1900 my Grandfather moved to the State of Washington where he homesteaded a large cattle ranch. I've been searching the web looking for connections to my branch of the Knowlton name.

The closest I have come to this is Hazen Knowlton, 1824 to 1904 who had a son, Arthur Hazen Kniowlton and a daughter Emma Ophelia Knowlton. As a child I remember conversations about great aunt Emma, who was kind of the Matriarch of my branch of Knowltons. This may just be a coincidence but I felt , from the dates and names that Hazenj just might be my great Grandfather. If there is any further info regarding my branch I'd really appreciate hearing from you. At any rate you can this little bit of Knowlton history to the page.

Art Knowlton

Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 18:46:46 -0500
From: Nancy Moore <nmoor02@banet.net>
Subject: Re: Arthur Knowlton’s note [see above]

Stocking (Knowltons of England and America) on page 512 has Arthur R. and Etta Howe had:

James H., May 10, 1883
Agnes G., January 25, 1885
Harry B., July 1894
Per the errata, this is the same person as #3649
Arthur R., Jun 26,1860 m. Ellen Howe, December 22, 1881.
Arthur was the son of Hanson (Knowlton) and Mary Soles
Hanson moved from Canada to Mitchell, Iowa, in 1865, and thence to Minneapolis, Minn.
Hanson also had a daughter Emma A., January 30, 1854. m Ernest Drake, January 20, 1873.
Other children who grew up were Charlotte, Agnes, Willard, Warren and George.

From: Knowlton Paul Contractor AMC/SCT <Paul.Knowlton@scott.af.mil>
Subject: Knowlton Branch in South Dakota
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 14:58:06 -0600

I am Paul Knowlton, currently residing in Mascoutah, IL. Son of a 30 year Air Force veteran whose father and grand father are from the Sioux Falls, SD area. I will get some additional information (more detailed lineage) and pass it along when I get a chance. I was just wondering if there is any information on the Knowlton line branching out towards the midwest and South Dakota??? Thanks.

Paul

Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 08:48:01 -0500
From: declark <declark@prodigy.net>
Subject: Edmond Knowlton - b. 1790

To help you out. yes he is connected.

Edmund Knowlton, bp Feb 27, 1791, cr 5(=the Hamlet parish) Ipswich pg. 226 v.r.) married Lydia P. Patch Dec. 10, 181 Hamilton, cr. (g 61 K and pg 66 P, v.r.) He was the son of Edmund Knowlton and Mary Austin.

Edmund, b. 1790 is #773 kea (=Knowltons of England and America by Stocking).

Edmund and Lydia had: Ira Patch, m. May 8, 1845 Esther Lovering Appleton in Hamilton (pg 61 K and pg 40 A, v.r.); Enoch F. m. March 14, 1848

Elizabeth M. patch in Wenham (pg 139 K); Richard D. who m. 1851 Mary A. Means (per kea pg 143), he. died Feb. 13 1900 in Essex, widower of Mary Ann, farmer (Vol. 504, pg 475)M.A.(=Mass. Archives)

there was also a "son" born july 30, 1832, son of Edmund, jr. in Hamilton (pg 23 v.r.) I wondered if this could be a correct date for Richard D. (as I have not been able to verify his birth yet,; or a fourth child.

***

Richard D. Knowlton is #1894 kea. listed as shoemaker - (ch.'s b.info.1852)

He and Mary A. Means had 4 chil.: Mary E. b. Oct 5, 1852 Hamilton (Vol. 63, pg 174) M.A.(she m. 1870 Rufus Elwell Burnham in Essex (Vol.226, pg 159 M.A.); Charles Henry b. Oct 30, 1854 Hamilton (Vol. 81, pg 177)

M.A.; Reuben #4225 kea; and Alice H. #4226 kea.

****

Mary E. was 18 yr at m. to Rufus. He was 21 yr, painter, born Essex, son of Rufus and Susan, 1st m. for both, m. by Rev. Chas. D. Pigeon. from pg 164 Wenham Town Register of 1912 census of Essex

Burnham, Rufus E., painter, res. Main Street
Mary E. (m.n. Knowlton
Florence E. (married Andrews
Miriam G. (m. Marshall

****

if you have anything about Florence or Miriam, I would like you to share. Thanks,
Marcia Clark

Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 19:12:34 -0500
From: "Elizabeth W. Knowlton" <KnowltonEW@CompuServe.COM>
Subject: Knowltons in the Dakotas & Midwest

Paul Yes, over the years we have gotten bits of lines of Knowltons moving in (and out) of the Dakotas. Many Knowltons were in Minnesota and adjoining states.

The best thing to do is to join this list (so your posts come direct) and then give us your line back into the 19th c. If you cannot get back far enough back for us to connect you, then we will give suggestions for research. Hope to hear from you again soon.

Elizabeth W. Knowlton

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Colo. Knowlton, a most valuable and gallant Officer,
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:47:51 -0600

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington to Philip J. Schuyler, September 20, 1776

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 06

Head Quarters Colo. Roger Morris's, 10 Miles from New York, September 20, 1776.

Sir: I have your several favors of the 9th. 12th. and 16th Instt. with their inclosures. I am particularly happy to find by the Copies of General Arnold's and Colo. Dayton's Letters, that your apprehensions of an Indian War in your Quarter have entirely vanished, and that you have disbanded the Militia in consequence.

I clearly see, and have severely felt the ill effects of short enlistments, and have repeatedly given Congress my sentiments, thereon; I beleive they are by this time convinced, that there is no opposing a standing, well disciplined Army, but by one upon the same plan; and I hope, if this Campaign does not put an end to this contest, they will put the Army upon a different footing, than what it has heretofore been. I shall take care to remind them, that the terms for which DeHaas's Maxwell's and Wind's Regiments enlisted, expires the beginning of October, but if they have not already thought of taking some steps to secure them a while longer, it will be too late; except the Officers will exert themselves in prevailing on the Men, to stay till their places can be supplied by some means or other. If the Officers are spirited and well inclined, they may lead their men as they please.

I removed my Quarters to this place, on Sunday last, it having been previously determined, by a Council of General Officers, on the preceding Thursday, to evacuate New York; The reasons that principally weighed with them, were, that from every information, and every movement of the Enemy, it was clear, that their attack was not meditated against the City, their intent evidently was, to throw their whole Army, between part of ours in New York, and its environs, and the remainder about Kingsbridge, and thereby cut off our communication with each other and with the Country.

On Monday last, we had a pretty sharp skirmish between two Battalions of light Infantry and Highlanders, and three Companies of Hessian Rifle Men, commanded by Brigr. Leslie, and Detachments from our Army under the Command of Lieutt. Colo. Knowlton of Connecticut, and Major Leitch of Virginia. The Colo. received a mortal wound, and the Majr. three balls thro' his body, but he is likely to do well. Their parties behaved with great bravery, and being supported with fresh troops, beat the Enemy fairly from the field.

Our loss, except in that of Colo. Knowlton, a most valuable and gallant Officer, is inconsiderable. That of the Enemy, from Accounts, between Eighty and One hundred Wounded, and fifteen or twenty killed. This little advantage has inspirited our troops prodigiously, they find that it only requires resolution and good Officers to make an enemy, (that they stood in too much dread of) give way.

The British Army lays incamped about two Miles below us, they are busy in bringing over their Cannon, and Stores from Long Island, and we are putting ourselves in the best posture of defence, that time and Circumstance will admit of.

I inclose you Copies of several resolutions of Congress, respecting the Northern Army &c, not knowing whether they have yet been transmitted to you, I received Capt. Varicks resignation, which shall be forwarded to Congress this day. I am &c.

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: apprehend Knowlton and Welles
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:45:29 -0600

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington to William Shattuck, March 11, 1783

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 26
Head Quarters, March 11, 1783.

Whereas Congress by their Resolutions, have especially authorized and requested me, to take such measures as I shall think proper to apprehend and secure Luke Knowlton and Samuel Welles, two persons supposed to be within the Territory called Vermont, and who are charged with high Crimes and misdemeanours against the United States of America.

You are therefore hereby authorized and impowered, to use your diligent Endeavours, in such way as shall be thought proper to secure and apprehend the said Knowlton and Welles, [or either of them], and him safely keep, that they may be conveyed to Congress. Taking Care, that in the Execution of such measures as you shall adopt, no means shall be used that may tend to excite or procure any general Commotions, Broils, or Contentions among the People of said Territory, or any of the Inhabitants of these United States.

And all Officers civil and military are hereby requested to aid and Assist the said Wm. Shattuck in such reasonable and proper Measures as may be adopted by him, for the apprehending, safe keeping and conducting the said Knowlton and Welles, or either of them [to the Hd. Qrs.] of the Army; that they may be delivered over to the Orders of Congress, to be dealt with as they shall judge proper.17

[Note 17: In the writing of Jonathan Trumbull, jr. The words in brackets in the draft are in the writing of Washington, and his abbreviations are here followed.]

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington to Thomas Chittenden, December 9, 1782

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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 25

Head Quarters, Newburgh, December 9, 1782.

Sir: I have the honor to enclose to you an Extract of the Deposition of Christopher Osgood of Brattleborough &c taken before the Honble Chief Justice Mumford,97 on the 13th of Novr last; also the Copy of a Resolution of Congress of the 27th of November 1782;98 in obedience to which, I have caused the Persons therein named to be apprehended.99 I am etc.1

[Note 97: Chief Justice Paul Mumford, of the Superior Court of Rhode Island.]

[Note 98: The resolve of November 27 empowered Washington to apprehend Luke Knowlton (Knoulton) and Samuel Wells.]

[Note 99: Ensign Ebenezer Macomber. of the Rhode Island Regiment. was sent to apprehend Knowlton and Wells. Jonathan Arnold, Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island, warned the a men, and they fled. Macomber faded in his effort to make the arrest.]

[Note 1: The draft is in the writing of David Humphreys.]

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The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 26

Head Quarters, Newburgh, January 20, 1783.

Sir: I have the melancholy task before me, of acquainting your Excellency and Congress of the death of Major General Lord Stirling. The remarkable bravery, intelligence, and promptitude of his Lordship to perform his duty as an Officer, had endeared him to the whole Army; and now make his loss the more sincerely regretted.

In consequence of the resolution of Congress of the 27th of Novembr., for apprehending Luke Knowlton of Newfane, and Samuel Welles of Brattleborough I wrote on the 9 of December to Lord Stirling who commanded at the Northward, giving the necessary advices and instructions, and committing the execution of that business to his Lordships discretion. By the enclosed report of Captain McComber77 of the Rhode Island Regiment, the Officer employed on this service, I doubt not Congress will be convinced, that the measures adopted by my Lord, and the conduct of Captain Macomber in consequence thereof, were very judiciously calculated to carry their resolution into effect, notwithstanding they have failed of success.78 As the real object still remains a secret, the Letter I had directed to be delivered Mr. Chittendon, as soon as Knowlton and Welles should be apprehended, has been suppressed; so that, should it be thought requisite to make another Effort hereafter, the probability of succeeding in apprehending the persons in question, will not be lessened by the former attempt. I have the honor etc.

[Note 77: Capt. Ebenezer Macomber (McCumber). He served to March, 1783.]

[Note 78: A copy of Captain Macumber's report to Stirling (Jan. 7, 1783) is filed with this letter from Washington, in the Papers of the Continental Congress.]

P. S. Since writing the foregoing I am honord with your Letter of the 16th. and thank you for the important intelligence contained in it.79

[Note 79: In the writing of Benjamin Walker.]

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: The gallant and brave Col Knowlton
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:49:00 -0600

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington, September 17, 1776, General Orders

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 06

Head Quarters, Harlem Heights, September 17, 1776.

Parole Leitch. Countersign Virginia.

The General most heartily thanks the troops commanded Yesterday, by Major Leitch, who first advanced upon the Return of Killed and Missing in the Nineteenth Continental Infantry, November 23, 1776 enemy, and the others who so resolutely supported them--The Behaviour of Yesterday was such a Contrast, to that of some Troops the day before, as must shew what may be done, where Officers and Soldiers will exert themselves--Once more therefore, the General calls upon officers, and men, to act up to the noble cause in which they are engaged, and to support the Honor and Liberties of their Country.

The gallant and brave Col Knowlton, who would have been an Honor to any Country, having fallen yesterday, while gloriously fighting, Capt Brown75 is to take the Command of the party lately led by Col Knowlton--Officers and men are to obey him accordingly.

[Note 75: Capt. Stephen Brown, of the Twentieth Continental Infantry. He was transferred to the Fourth Connecticut Regiment and was killed at Fort Mifflin, Delaware River, Nov. 15, 1777.]

The Loss of the Enemy yesterday, would undoubtedly have been much greater, if the Orders of the Commander in Chief had not in some instances been contradicted by inferior officers, who, however well they may mean, ought not to presume to direct--It is therefore ordered, that no officer, commanding a party, and having received Orders from the Commander in Chief, depart from them without Counter Orders from the same Authority; And as many may otherwise err through Ignorance, the Army is now acquainted that the General's Orders are delivered by the Adjutant General, or one of his Aid's-De-Camp, Mr. Tilghman, or Col. Moylan the Quarter Master General.

Brigade Majors are to attend at Head Quarters, every day at twelve O'Clock, and as soon as possible to report where their several Brigades and Regiments are posted. If many regiments have not been relieved, for want of the attendance of their Brigade Majors for Orders; it is therefore the Interest and Duty of every Brigadier to see that his Brigade Major attends at twelve O'Clock at Noon, and five in the afternoon; and they are to be careful to make the Adjutants attend them every day.

The several Major and Brigadier Generals are desired to send to Head-Quarters an Account of the places where they are quartered.

Until some general Arrangement for duty can be fixed, each Brigade is to furnish Guards, who are to parade at their respective Brigadier's quarters, in such proportions as they shall direct.

Such Regiments as have expended their Ammunition, or are otherwise deficient, are immediately to be supplied, by applying to the Adjutant General for an Order--but the Regiment is to be first paraded, and their Ammunition examined, the commanding officer is then to report how such deficiency has happened.

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Maj. Thomas Knowlton, of the Twentieth Continental Infantry
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 19:26:14 -0600

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington, January 9, 1776, General Orders

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 04

Head Quarters, Cambridge, January 9, 1776.

Parole Knolton. Countersign Charlestown.

The General thanks Major Knolton, and the Officers and Soldiers, who were under his command last night; for the Spirit, Conduct and Secrecy, with which they burnt the Houses, near the Enemy's works, upon Bunkers-hill10

--The General was in a more particular manner pleased, with the resolution the party discover'd in not firing a Shot; as nothing betrays greater signs of fear, and less of the soldier, than to begin a loose, undirected and unmeaning Fire, from whence no good can result, nor any valuable purposes answer'd.

[Note 10: Maj. Thomas Knowlton, of the Twentieth Continental Infantry. He was killed at Harlem Heights, N.Y., Sept. 16, 1776.]

It is almost certain, that the enemy will attempt to revenge the Insult, which was cast upon them last Night; for which Reason the greatest Vigilance, and Care, is recommended; as it also is, that the out-posts be always guarded by experienced Officers, and good Soldiers, who are to be considered in other duties: It is also again, and again ordered, that the men are not suffered to ramble from, or lie out of their quarters, contrary to repeated Orders on this head, and that their Arms, and Accoutrements, be always in order.

To remove present doubts and prevent future Mistakes, it is hereby expressly order'd and directed, that no persons do proceed to discharge the duty of any Office, without a regular Appointment, by Commission from the Congress, Warrant or General Order from the Commander in Chief; no allowance will be made to any one, who acts contrary to this order: All Persons therefore for their own sakes are desired to take notice of it, and govern themselves accordingly, that no Complaints may hereafter be exhibited for services unwarranted.

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Luke Knowlton, judge and town clerk of Newfane, Vt.,
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 19:26:33 -0600

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington to Elias Boudinot, November 19, 1782

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 25

Head Quarters, November 19, 1782.

Sir: Permit me sincerely to congratulate your Excellency upon your election to the Chair of Congress.10

[Note 10: Elias Boudinot was elected president of Congress on Nov. 4, 1782.]

I do myself the honor to transmit you the Copy of an information which has been sent to me by the Honble. Lieut. Govr. Bowen of Rhode Island. I am fully of opinion that the information is well founded, but considering the peculiar situation of the people of Vermont, I do not know how far my interference, without the immediate order of Congress, would be deemed proper. If any measures are to be taken to secure the Characters who are mentioned by Osgood,11 your Excellency will see the necessity of enjoining secrecy untill they shall have been carried into execution.12

[Note 11: Christopher Osgood, of Brattleborough, Vt.]

[Note 12: A copy of Osgood's affidavit taken at Providence, R. I., Nov. 13, 1782, is filed with this letter from Washington in the Papers of the Continental Congress. It sets forth, at length, that he carried letters to and from William Smith, formerly royal chief justice of New York, to and from Luke Knowlton, judge and town clerk of Newfane, Vt., and Col. Samuel Wells, of Brattleborough, when Smith was in New York City. Many other names are mentioned circumstantially in the affidavit, which is indorsed by Charles Thomson: "To be kept secret. Referred to Mr Osgood Mr Carroll Mr Rutledge. Decr. 13, 1782 Injunction of Secrecy taken off."]

We have a report that a Vessel has arrived at New York from Charles Town, with an account of the evacuation of that place, and that the British Troops are gone to the West Indies and the Foreign to Hallifax, but it is not so direct as to merit full credit. I have the honor etc.

P.S. By information, the remainder of the British Fleet are about leaving New York. Within a few days a Fleet of 25 sail of empty transports arrived at New York from Quebec. They brought a few of our people who had been prisoners in Canada. What is remarkable, The Ships were all fitted up with Births for the reception of Troops before they left Quebec, and I have just recd. information thro' two Channels that an embarkation began at New York three days ago. I cannot however vouch for the truth of it.13

[Note 13: In the writing of Tench Tilghman. The letter was read in Congress on November 25 and referred to Samuel Osgood, Daniel Carroll, and John Rutledge.]

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: command of Major Knowlton
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 19:26:55 -0600

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington to Continental Congress, January 11, 1776

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 04

Cambridge, January 11, 1776.

Sir: Every Account I have out of Boston, confirms the Embarkation of Troops as mentioned in my last, which from the Season of the Year and other circumstances must be destined for some expedition to the Southward of this. I have therefore thought it prudent to send Major General Lee to New York, I have given him Letters recommentory to Governor Trumbull, and to the Committee of Safety of New York, there are good hopes that in Connecticut he will get many Volunteers, who I have some reason to think, will accompany him on this expedition, without more expence to the Continent than their maintenance, but should it be otherwise and that they will expect pay, I think it is a trifling consideration when put in competition with the importance of the object, which is to put the City of New York such parts of the North River and long Island as to him shall seem proper, in that state of defence, which the Season of the Year and circumstances will admit of so as, if possible to prevent the Enemy forming a lodgment in that Government, which I am afraid contains too many persons disaffected to the cause of Liberty and America.--I have also wrote to Lord Stirling to give all the Assistance that he can with the Troops under his Command in the Continental Service, provided it does not interfere with any Orders, he may receive from Congress relative to them.

I hope the Congress will approve of my Conduct in sending General Lee upon this Expedition. I am sure I mean it well as experience teaches us, that it is much easier to prevent an Enemy from posting themselves, than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.

The Evening of the 8th. instant a party of our men under the command of Major Knowlton were ordered to go and burn some houses which lay at the foot of Bunkers Hill and at the head of Charles Town they were also ordered to bring of the Guard which we expected consisted of an officer and thirty men. they crossed the Mill dam about half after eight O'Clock, and gallantly executed their design having burnt eight Houses, and brought with them a Serjeant and 4 privates of the 10th regiment, there was but one man more there, who making some resistance they were obliged to dispatch. The Gun that killed him was the only one, that was discharged by our men, tho' several hundred were fired by the Enemy from within their Works; but in so confused a manner, that not one of our people was hurt. Our Inlistments go on very heavyly. I am &ca.14

[Note 14: In the writing of Stephen Moylan.]

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Major Knowlton who is stationed at Bergen
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 19:27:06 -0600

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 05

Head Quarters, New York, July 12, 1776.19

[Note 19: On July 12 Washington proposed to a council of war the question of a general attack on the enemy's quarters on Staten Island, but it was unanimously agreed that such a step was not advisable. "To alarm the Enemy and encourage our own Troops, who seem generally desirous something should be done," the Commander in Chief then proposed "That Major Knowlton who is stationed at Bergen and has reconnoitred the Island do confer with General Mercer thereon, and if they upon Consideration shall deem such a Surprise practicable and that the Retreat of the Men can be secured, the General be advised to prosecute it. That this Enterprise be accompanied with a Cannonade upon the fleet from Bergen Point if the Distance will admit." The council consisted of the Commander in Chief, Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam, and Brig. Gens. William Heath, Joseph Spencer, Nathanael Greene, Lord Stirling, John Morin Scott, James Wadsworth, and Nathaniel Heard. The proceedings of the council, in the writing of Joseph Reed, are in the Washington Papers. Lord Stirling's plan for attacking Staten Island, dated July, 1776, is in the Washington Papers.]

Sir: Two Ships of Force with their Tenders have sailed up Hudson's River.20

I am apprehensive, that they design to seize the Passes in the Highlands by Land, which I am informed may be done by a small Body of Men. I must, therefore request you, instantly to desire General Ten Broeck,21 to march down as great a Force as he can collect to secure them, particularly the Post where the Road runs over Anthony's Nose.

[Note 20: The Phoenix, of 40 guns, and the Rose, of 20, with three tenders, were sent up the Hudson to cut off supplies which came down the river to New York. They anchored in Tappan Bay. Clinton had already stationed regiments at Fort Constitution, Fort Montgomery, and Newburgh, and ordered a chain of craft to be ready to act as fireboats at the Narrows at Fort Constitution.]

[Note 21: Brig. Gen. Petrus Ten Broeck, of the New York Militia.]

Send off an Express directly (if you please) to the West Parts of Connecticut, desiring them to collect all their Force at the same Point, since I have the highest Reason to believe, it will be absolutely necessary, if it was only to prevent an Insurrection of your own Tories. I am, etc.

P.S. A Return must be immediately made to me of the Number of Men you collect.22

[Note 22: Precisely this same letter was sent to the Dutchess County, N.Y., Committee on July 13.]

From: "Marilyn Madden" <mmadden@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: the fall of Lieut Colo. Knowlton of Connecticut,
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 19:27:20 -0600

The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress

Letter George Washington to Massachusetts Assembly, September 19, 1776

The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor.--vol. 06

Head Quarters, Colo. Roger Morris's House, 10 Miles from New York, September 19, 1776.

Gentn.: I was honored the Night before last, with your favor of the 13th. Inst.; and at the same time that I conceive your anxiety to have been great, by reason of the vague and uncertain Accts. you received respecting the Attack on Long Island, give me leave to assure you that the Situation of our Affairs and the Important concerns which have surrounded me, and which are daily pressing on me, have prevented me, from transmitting in many Instances, the Intelligence I otherwise should have conveyed.

In respect to the Attack and retreat from long Island, the Public papers will furnish you with Accounts nearly true. I shall only add, that in the former we lost about 800 Men; more than three fourths of which were taken Prisoners. This Misfortune happened in great Measure, by two Detachments of our people, who were posted in two Roads leading thro' a Wood, in order to intercept the Enemy in their March, suffering a Surprise and making a precipitate retreat; which enabled the Enemy to lead a great part of their force against the Troops Commanded by Lord Stirling which formed a third detachment, who behaved with great Bravery and Resolution, charging the Enemy, and maintaining their Posts from about Seven or Eight O'Clock in the Morning, 'till two in the afternoon; When they were Obliged to Attempt a retreat, being surrounded and overpowred by Numbers on all Sides, and in which many of them were taken, one Battalion, Smallwoods of Maryland, lost 259 Men and the general damage fell upon the Regiments from Pennsylvania Delaware and Maryland and Col Huntingdon's of Connecticut. As to the Retreat from the Island, it was effected without loss of Men and with but very little Baggage; a few heavy Cannon were left, not being Movable, on Account of the Grounds being soft and miry, thro' the Rains that had fallen. The Enemy's loss, in killed we could never ascertain, but have many reasons to believe that it was pretty considerable, able, and exceeded ours a good deal. The Retreat from thence was Absolutely Necessary, The Enemy having landed the Main body of their Army there to attack us in front, while their Ships of War were to cut off the Communication with the City, from whence resources of Men, Provisions &ca. were to be drawn.

Having made this Retreat, and long after, we discovered by their Movements and the Information we reed from deserters and others, that they declined attacking our Lines in the City and were forming a Plan to get in our Rear with their land Army, by crossing the Sound above us, and thereby cut off all intercourse course with the Country and every Necessary Supply. The Ships of War were to co-operate, Possess the North River and prevent Succour from the Jerseys &c. This Plan appearing probable and but too practicable in its execution; it became Necessary to guard against the fatal Consequences that must follow, if their Scheme was effected, for which purpose I caused a removal of a Part of our Stores, Troops &c from the City; and a Council of General Officers determined on thursday last, that it must be intirely abandoned, holding up however every Shew and appearance of defence, till our Sick and all our Stores could be brought away. The Evacuation being resolved on, every exertion in our power was made, to baffle their design and effect our own. The Sick were Numerous and an object of great Importance, happily we got them away; but before we could bring off all our Stores, on Sunday Morning Six or Seven Ships of War, which had gone up the East River some few days before, began a most severe and heavy Cannonade. ***90

[Note 90: The omitted portion is a repetition of the account of the Kips Bay affair. (See Washington's letter to Congress, Sept. 16, 1776, ante.)]

The Retreat was effected with the loss of three or four Men only. We encamped and still are on the Heights of Harlem, which are well calculated for defence against their approaches. on Monday Morning they advanced in Sight in Several large Bodies, but attempted nothing of a General Nature; Tho' there were smart Skirmishes between their advanced parties and some Detachments from our Lines which I sent out; In these our Troops behaved with great Resolution and Bravery, putting them to flight in open Ground and forcing them from posts they had Seized two or three times. A Serjeant who deserted from them, Says, the Report was, they had 89 Missing and Wounded, and Eight Killed. in the last Instance his Account is too Small, because our People have buried more than twice as Many. In Number our Loss was very inconsiderable, but in the fall of Lieut Colo. Knowlton of Connecticut, I consider it as great, being a brave and good Officer. Major Leitch who Commanded a detachment from the Virginia Regiment, unfortunately received three Balls thro' his side, he still supports his Spirits and seems as if he would do well. Colo Knowlton was Interred with every honor due to his Merit and that the Situation of things would admit of. Since this affair, nothing has happened. The Enemy, it is said, are bringing forward several Heavy Cannon to force us from the Heights. At the same time that they open their Batteries in front, their Ships of War, Seven or Eight of which are in the North River, are to Cannonade our right Flank. Thus have I run over, in a cursory rough way, an Account of the most material Events from the Battle on Long Island to the present moment. I have not time to study order or Elegance. This however I do not so much mind, and only wish my Narrative was more agreeable. But we must set down things as they are. I hope they will be better: Nothing on my part shall be wanting to bring about the most favorable Events.

I am now to make my most grateful Acknowledgments to your Honble. Body, for the succour they meant to afford me in the Militia lately Ordered to March; and have only to lament, that they should be so unprovided with Tents and other Camp Necessaries. Our Distresses in these Instances are extremely great, having by no means a Sufficiency for the Troops already here, nor do I know how they can be procured. I am at a loss for the Officers Names who Command this Reinforcement as they are not Mentioned. However, I have wrote by Fessenden, that they should lead the Men on as fast as possible, sending before them, when they get within one or two days March of King's Bridge, an Officer to receive Orders from me, How they are to be disposed of.

Instructions given now, might become improper, by the Intervention of a Variety of Circumstances. I have the honor to be &c.

Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 06:33:06 -0600
From: Francis Bradley <frbradle@students.wisc.edu>
Subject: Knowltons

I am descended from Sarah Knowlton, born 1682, married to Daniel Ladd in 1712. I have her listed as daughter of Abraham (who was the son of John Knowlton of Ipswich, MA). How does this family fit into the information you have posted at www.benetech.com/knowlton/ ??

I would greatly appreciate any help on this matter.
Sincerely,
Francis Bradley

From: "Peter Vanderbrouk" <rpckvv@flash.net>
Subject: Re: the fall of Lieut Colo. Knowlton of Connecticut,
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 18:54:03 -0600

Marilyn, thanks for your efforts on this series. It is a major contribution (and alot of work!).
Regards, Clyde Vanderbrouk

From: OBRoots@aol.com
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 13:22:40 EST
Subject: KNOWLTON/BUTLER

Posting this query again to see if anyone can tell me: who were the parents of Harry Butler, a grand-son of Timothy Knowlton (#420 in the book); vitals say that both died the same day: 20 June 1815 Rowe, Franklin, Mass. Hoping to be able to track down the parents, one of which, of course was the son/daughter of Timothy #420 and his wife Sarah (Merrifield/Mansfield/neither one) and find descendants who may be able to share information on this elusive line of Knowltons.

Looking at the surnames of the daughters' husbands (children of Timothy & Sarah) I do not see a Butler surname, unless it was a 2nd marriage for her? I see (my) Mary who md. Jonas Clark (NOT James Clark as in the book); Hannah md Mr. Keyes; Rhoda md. a Fisher; Huldah a Bratton; that could leave Rachel who had an illegitimate child and I have no information at all on her husband if she ever married.

Can anyone help?
Olive Hoffman

Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 15:59:24 -0500
From: David Knowlton <undersea@mediaone.net>
Subject: Knowlton family research

My name is David Knowlton, I found your web site by accident and got very interested. I live in Beverly MA, and from what I have heard, my, (our), family has been here since the early 1600's. There are many Knowltons buried in the Hamilton/Wenham cemetary that date back to this time period. Just recently, (couple of years ago), there was a house, (in Ipswich MA), that was called the "Knowlton House" that was very old. It was condemnded and destroyed due to neglect and age.

There is a Knowlton family gathering that gets together every year in the Hamilton/Wenham area that has been going on for many, many years. I heard about it by accident and got very curious.

My other siblings are also keen on looking into this gathering.

Please respond to this e_mail, because I am trying to reseach my, (our), family history in this area and haven't a clue of where to start. I would really appreciate your help! I think I could add a lot of information to your data base.

Thank You,
Maybe a long lost family relative,
David R. Knowlton, 5 Colgate Rd., Beverly, MA 01915

undersea@aol.com

From: S1994s@aol.com
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 14:28:45 EST

Hi my name is Stephen Knowlton, I read your message to the Knowlton listserve.

I have ancestors who lived in Ipswich, and from there they moved to Nova Scotia where my Grandfather was born. I would be interested in the Knowlton reunion if you have any information about it.

Thanks, Stephen Knowlton
Pennsylvania

Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 18:39:45 -0500
From: "Elizabeth W. Knowlton" <KnowltonEW@CompuServe.COM>
Subject: 2nd post of Grant Archibald Knowlton

Please excuse if this was on the list before, but it is my impression that a couple of my January posts never made it to the list.

Carla asked:

>I am just starting working on genealogy. The farthest Knowlton that I can trace back (which is my married name by the way) is to Grant Archibald Knowlton, born in Wisconsin on January 29, 1877. I think his father is possibly Thomas Ephriam Knowlton but I'm not sure. Does anyone have any information linking to either of these Knowltons?<

Yes, Carla. I had to dig around, but I found it.
Several years ago a John C. Knowlton of Anoka, MN, was rewriting Stocking in longhand. People sent him Knowlton data from all over the US, which is how he got a Bible record [below] from Milton O. Knowlton who later died; his widow moved to California. John C. is not closely related to these Knowltons, but I am.
The typed transcription by Milton begins: "The following record is taken from our old Family Bible in which the insertion (Ephraim H.B. Knowlton's Book) was written on the inside of the front cover. I remember my grandfather, Thomas Ephraim Knowlton having this book (bible) in his home."
This is great stuff, since most of it is not in Stocking or the Errata. Your Grant Archibald Knowlton (1877-1941) was the son of Thomas Ephraim Knowlton (1841-1915) as you guessed and Margery Bethel.
TEK is the son of Hiram Baker Knowlton (1810-1888) and Elizabeth Flanders (b. 1815).
Hiram Baker Knowlton was the son of (# 1146 in Stocking) Ephraim H.B. [probably Hiram Baker?] Knowlton (1785 or 86-1867) and Anna Lepper (1788-1867).
Ephraim HB Knowlton (1146) was the son of Ephraim (460) born 1756 and (probably) Elizabeth Butler. This Ephraim was an American Revolutionary War soldier and had a pension, etc., that you can send for.

At this point Stocking is so wrong, and the Errata no better, that it would only confuse you. #460 is often confused with my Ephraim ancestor, alive at the same time, also a soldier, who died about 1784.

Jill Russell and Doreen Smillie might chime in here as they are descended from Ephraim's brothers, Enoch and Thomas, and have another Bible record.

We believe all of them to be the sons of Thomas Knowlton (229A), mother uncertain. That Thomas is either the son or grandson of Ephraim Knowlton of Ipswich, MA, and Westchester town, NY, as posted on the web page. At the moment I am leaning toward thinking that Ephraim Knowlton (1676-ca 1735) had a son John around 1700 who was the father of Thomas (b. 1720). Nothing is proved.

From Ephraim see earlier line on web page. You CAN be sure your Knowltons are descended from this family. Just all the links are not proved.

I am descended from Ephraim (b. 1676)'s son Robert.

If you give me an address, I will mail you the Milton Knowlton Bible record transcriptions.

Elizabeth W. Knowlton

Carla did respond to my message to her, and I did send on the Bible transcription.

Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 18:39:50 -0500
From: "Elizabeth W. Knowlton" <KnowltonEW@CompuServe.COM>
Subject: Sally Knowlton/Ozias Nettleton

Some of my posts to the Knowlton listserve do not seem to have made it there last month, so I am resending them.

Linda I think this is the message that a month ago I said could be checked in Stocking's history by matching the surname Smith with Robert Knowltons--but of course there were a lot of each. Well, I am sick at home with a cold so did it myself and easily found the couple you mention.

>By the way, the family diary says that Sally's parents were Robert Knowlton and Jemima Smith. I can find absolutely no proof of that, nor that they were even in NY. I don't know how Sally came to be in Onondaga Co.; how she met Ozias (they were married on 5 Jan 1817, maybe in Onondaga Co.) or any of that kind of info. Might you have some leads for me? Sally was b. 5 Feb 1794, supposedly in New London NH (if her parents were Robert and Jemina)<

What kind of "diary" is this? Did someone just go to Stocking and pick out a Sally and then copy this info? Or did someone know her birthdate and place? or her parents' names?

> I have all the census for Ozias' children from 1850 on (Ozias died in 1842). They (all 12) were all born in the Manlius-Fayetteville area. I have not yet written to the church for copies of the records, nor have I checked into the land records yet.
The Nettleton kids in birth order:
1. Nancy b. 5 Jun 1817
2. Eliza Ann b. 27 Apr 1818
3. John Dodd b. 15 Mar 1819
4. Charles Robert b. 5 Sep 1821 (my line)
5. Sarah Ann b. 28 May 1823
6. James A. b. 3 Mar 1824
7. Martha S. b. 27 Jan 1825
8. James O. b. 7 July 1827 [probably James Ozias]
9. Mary E. b. 21 Mar 1829
10. Jemina Jane b. 17 Jun 1830
11. Samuel Wesley b. 21 Oct 1831
12. George b. 25 Aug 1834<

I refreshed my memory here by consulting the atlas and found Fayetteville/Manlius in NY state, Onondaga Co., as you said, near Syracuse. [When was the Erie canal built?] If Sally's parents were Robert and Jemima, Sally did use these names with her fourth and tenth children, not the regular naming pattern, but at least they were used. Her own parents did not follow that pattern either, rather named their first children after themselves.

Have you checked the 1840 census back to 1790 to see if any Knowltons or Nettletons are in that county? Robert (#637), her supposed father, was born in Manchester, MA, but moved to Hopkinton, NH, as a small child. He then lived in New London, NH, where (you were told) Sally was born [Stocking says 1795, not 1794, by the way]. Robert was supposedly in the War of 1812, when Sally was only 18. There was a lot of war activity in NY state at that time with men rushing back and forth across the boundaries with Canada, which include the Great Lakes.

ALL of Stocking must be viewed suspiciously, of course. Robert, like a number of Knowltons, seems to have gone to Vevay, IN, sometime after the war.

The migration pattern from NH would be across VT or MA, across NY or by way of the Great Lakes, and then somehow connect with the Ohio River and come down along Ohio to Vevay, IN, which is right on the river. I would check the censuses to find out where people of those surnames were in the relevant counties of NY and MA. I would look for church records without a lot of hope, since NY is a difficult state for records. Only in Puritan communities did there seem to be civil birth records before the late 19th century, and that was because the religious and the civil community were the same in Puritan communities. The Knowltons began in such a community in Massachusetts. I would work backwards, reading about the places where the Nettletons lived in NY. Where did the Nettletons [your line] go next?

<I have not yet written to the church for copies of the records, nor have I checked into the land records yet.>

Yes, certainly do these things. There is probably an historical society for the area, the courthouse, the state archives in Albany, etc. If you have never seen THE SOURCE, a reference book about records, take a look at it in your public library. Let me know how you are doing.

If it does turn out that Robert (637) is yours, he is the son of Ezekiel (305) b. 1740 and Elizabeth Woodbury, his cousin. Ezekiel was the son of Robert (145) b. 1701, all of Manchester, MA. Robert is the son of Ezekiel (21D) b. 1679 and Sarah Leach, both of Ipswich, MA; and you can find him on the Knowlton web page as the youngest child of John (5). I have touched base with a number of descendants of this line over the years.

Elizabeth W. Knowlton KnowltonEW@Compuserve.com

From: Udmacon@aol.com
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 23:11:08 EST
Subject: Looking For Laurence Knowlton

Hello--I'm looking for my second cousin: Laurence Worden Knowlton, Jr. born 1930, probably in New London CT. His Father was Henry Hobart Knowlton, born 1866 in Willisboro NY; died in 1947.

Henry Hobart Knowlton's Father was Moses Knowlton, born in 1828 in Hardwick, MA died in Melrose MA in 1909 and is buried in Essex NY. (#3320 in Stocking)

Thanks! --Bill Knowlton

Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 07:49:05 -0500
From: declark <declark@prodigy.net>
Subject: Robert and Jemima

Elizabeth:

regarding your reply to Linda; I find that Sally was born Feb 5, 1795 in New London, New Hampshire (N.H.State Records....sorry no page number as they use a card system)

Robert (#637) was born Apr 4, 1765 in Manchester, Essex, Mass. (pg 72 v.r.)

Marcia

Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 07:56:47 -0500
From: declark <declark@prodigy.net>
Subject: correction - Robert #637

Sorry: Robert was born April 15, (not 4) 1765, son of Ezekiel and Elizabeth. Manchester, Essex, Mass. (pg 72 v.r.)
Ezekiel Knowlton married Elizabeth Woodberry Feb 2, 1762 in Manchester, Ess.,Ma. (pg 184 (Knowlton) v.r.)

Marcia

Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 16:21:31 -0500
From: "B. Knowlton" <knowltonb@washpost.com>
Subject: note from a knowlton

Greetings! I just stumbled onto your Web site. Most interesting. I am a great-great grandson of Sidney Algernon Knowlton (my father, James Knowlton, is the son of George Quincy Knowlton, son of Benjamin Franklin Knowlton, son of Sidney Algernon). You probably know that a book, "The Utah Knowltons," has been published on that branch of the family. Anyway, I just wanted to write and say thanks for the informative Web site.

All the best, Brian B. Knowlton
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A.

Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 18:07:43 -0600
From: "Christine G. Javid" <cgjavid@facstaff.wisc.edu>
Subject: William Knowlton m. Mary Mars

I am looking for an ancestor named William Knowlton who lived in Wisconsin in the late 1800s. He was married to Mary Mars. They had two daughters, Olive and Maude (b. 1885) I would guess he was born in the 1850s or 1860s. He was also a minister, but I don't know which church. Do you have any information, please? My email is:

cgjavid@facstaff.wisc.edu

From: Udmacon@aol.com
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:21:17 EST
Subject: Descendents Of Hugh Knowlton

Am looking for cousins; descendants of Hugh J. Knowlton, born Nov 11, 1870 in Essex NY (Stocking 5752 D); son of Moses A. and Harriet Hoffnagel (Stocking 3320).

Thank you!
BILL KNOWLTON

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 21:40:54 -0500
From: "Elizabeth W. Knowlton" <KnowltonEW@CompuServe.COM>
Subject: Interesting item on eBay web site item#69392892: THE OLD SCHOOLMASTER Wm Knowlton

Just in case any of you wanted to send me a birthday present early!
Title of item: THE OLD SCHOOLMASTER Wm Knowlton Geneology
Seller: rokkit@bellsouth.net
Starts: 02/20/99 16:04:38 PST
Ends: 02/27/99 16:04:38 PST
Price: Currently $5.00
To bid the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=69392892
Item Description:
This book is the autobiography of a teacher in Maine during the 19th century. He taught for 45 years. The book was published in Augusta, Maine in 1905 by Burleigh & Flint. The outside of the green cloth covered book is in good condition. It has a couple of areas of light discoloration. The lettering is in gold. The printing is done on rag paper. I can find no foxing on the interior pages. The book lists the names of his former students, and might be a great help for someone working in genealogy. Many of the names have been underlined in ink. I find one page with a missing corner--does not affect readability of the page.

On 02/22/99 at 07:16:48 PDT, seller added the following information: Note: that not only does the book lists students' names, it also lists the counties and schools at which Knowlton taught.

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 14:28:26 -0500
From: - <rcew@mail2.nai.net>
Subject: Erie Canal

Elizabeth's recent point about the Eire Canal deserves some real emphasis and attention. [See exchanges re. Sally Knowlton/Ozias Nettleton].

The canal opened on October 25, 1825. The economic impetus thus given to western New York State and northern Ohio; and thereby to emigration westward from New England, can be sensed in the fact that freight rates from Buffalo to New York City very quickly dropped to $10 per ton by water; vice $100 per ton by land.

This opening of navigation was, quite literally, a watershed event in the diaspora of Knowltons from New England westward.

My own great-great grandfather, Thomas Knowlton (S 1955) settled in Wales, Eire County, outside of Buffalo, during this period.

All of which also makes a neat connection with the January 28 exchanges between Marcia Clark and Dorothy Knowlton re. Clymer, New York and William Knowlton (S 1957). This William and the above Thomas were full brothers; sons of Thomas Knowlton (S 775) and an unknown wife. (As was pointed out by Marcia in her January 28 letter and by Penelope Pierce, my sister, also on January 28.) Both moved west responding to the same expansionistic opportunity.

My further interest is this:

In all the long line down from Captain Wm; the two ancestors on whom I have the least information are Thomas (S 775) and Thomas (1955). Anything supplemental would be gratefully received.

As an aside; since Thomas Knowlton's (S 775) father, John Knowlton (S 348) was born October 23, 1722 he must be the son of Sarah Caldwell and Abraham Knowlton(S 163). Abraham married his second wife, Sarah Lull, November 13, 1725.

Carlisle Knowlton
rcew@ct2.nai.net

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 16:46:00 -0500 (EST)
From: Heather Olsen <holsen@wam.umd.edu>
Subject: Nova Scotia

I know there are several Daniel Knowlton descendants on the list who have made the trip to Nova Scotia. I am thinking of going there this Summer, and would appreciate suggestions of sites to see, both family related and not.

Thanks,
Heather Olsen

Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 12:13:37 -0500
From: ArtEKnow@aol.com

Earlier this month I sent an e-maIL re a Hazen Knowlton whom I thought might be my great grandfather. This was not so and you sent me my grandfather, my great grandfather etc. which I accidently deleted before I had a chance to print it.I apologize for making such a blunder but would greatly appreciate another e-mail with the info I have lost. Thank you Art Knowlton

Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 18:24:51 -0500
From: Sandy James <105621.1472@compuserve.com>
Subject: Knowlton Genealogy

I have a Knowlton History compiled in 1940 that begins:
1. Richard of Kent (b) 1553. Knighted by Wm the Conqueror.
2. Captain William (b) 1584. Emigrated to America from England in 1632.
3. John (b) in 1610 in England. Resided in Ipewich, Mass.
4. John (b)
5. Samuel (b) 1653. Took Freeman's Oath Oct. 13, 1680.
6. John (b) 1673. Resided at Hampton, N.H.
7. Thomas (b) Jan 6, 1708 (m) Anne Chase
8.Jonathan
8. Thomas
8. Ebenezer
8. Jonathan (b) June 16, 1739.
8. Ebenezer (b) Aug. 14, 1759 at Kensington, N.H.
I was not able to correlate names and birth dates after John Knowlton, b. 1610 but I feel the Knowlton History I have may be of some use to you. I would be happy to send you a copy via mail if you are interested and share your mailing address.

Sincerely,
Sandy James

From: "Peter Vanderbrouk" <rpckvv@flash.net>
Subject: Re: BOUNCE ... I have a history ...
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 21:48:22 -0600

At the risk of sounding like a you know what, but there is no way that Richard of Kent (no proof has been found that he was Capt. Wm's father) could have been knighted by William the Conquerer, who invaded England in 1066 and died, I believe, in 1089 or thereabouts.

Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 03:31:58 -0600
From: "Darrell A. Martin" <darrellm@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: I have a history ...

Sandy:
??? In 1553 Wm the Conqueror would have been over 500 years old ???

Darrell A. Martin
formerly of Springfield, Vermont
currently in exile in Addison, Illinois

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