Jerry H. Kniss b. Mar 17, 1850 in Elkhart, IN, m. Clara Augusta Annis b: Sep 9, 1862 in South Bend, St. Joseph, IN, d: Aug 13, 1894 in Newark, MO
Children: Bertha Belle Kniss b: Oct 11, 1883 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI
Otto Alvin Kniss b: Sep 10, 1887 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI
Ida Dell Kniss b: Aug 9, 1889 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI