Kneeland - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Looking for link to George Jackson Kneeland

anneduvigneaud — 2009-09-17 01:39:30Z

Hi Laura,

Better late than never. Perhaps you are still active in your searching, though I do hope your curiosity has since been satisfied..

Elizabeth P. Jackson Kneeland was the sister to my gg grandfather, Thomas Jackson. Thomas and his wife Nellie (Mary Ellen) Niles Jackson named their second son Charles Kneeland Jackson b. 11 MAY 1858. Presumably, namesake of Charles W Kneeland, spouse of Elizabeth.

While it is only conjecture, one might suppose that Charles & Elizabeth may have honored one of Elizabeth's brothers in naming their child, George Jackson. I do not know the names of all Elizabeth siblings, and since Jacksons are a dime a dozen in and around Boston, it would take time and patience to try the process of elimination. I tried, but soon tired of it. The job is somewhat easier knowing that Elizabeth's parents, William and Elizabeth Bradmore Jackson were both born in England.

Please let me know if you ever discover the secret , and I shall do likewise.

Re: Samuel Kneeland, 1700's Springfield, Massachusetts

mlopezkneeland — 2008-10-10 08:16:55Z

I know my great grand father was born in Springfield Mass. His name was Eustace Kneeland. He came to Mexico and married Margaret Gettings from New York. They stayed here and grew a big family: 2 sons (James and Eustace) and 1 daughter (Della) 22 grand children and more than 40 great grand children, the only Kneelands in Mexico. Do you think a there might be a connection here?

Kneeland/Adams

MChiles — 2008-09-26 10:25:30Z

I just connected some Kneeland's to the Henry Adams of Braintree family.
Rufus H. Kneeland 1920-2003
Karl W. Kneeland 1923-2008
Mary L. Kneeland abt 1919

Let me know if I have any Kneeland cousins out there. If you are descended from any of these individuals, you are cousins to the Adams presidents. I'd be happy to give you the lineage.

Best regards,

Myra Adams Chiles
adamsgen@comcast.net

Wisconsin Kneelands

KKics — 2008-09-26 10:24:41Z

I am just starting to research my mother's family. I am looking for Kneelands related to William W. Kneeland who is from Dane county, Wisconsin. William W. Kneeland was born 3/2/1886.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Re: Kneeland's of Worcester and Boston Mass

gniedz — 2008-09-26 10:23:16Z

hello

came across your posting - I have different data on the
children of Michael & Bridget - according to the 1870
census - many children but no peter or michael.
My G GM is Sarah Kneeland who may be the daughter of
Michael and Bridget

Can I track Irish records on Ancestry?

anneczieger — 2008-09-25 02:17:35Z

Hi there -- new person here. I'm trying to track the parents (and beyond) of my ggrandmother, Katherine Kneeland (nee Rourke).

However, it's not readily apparent to me how to search for such information here on Ancestry, even though I've bought the international membership. Can someone help? I'd be SO grateful -- I've been wanting to find my Irish ancestors for my whole life and have only now found time to do the work.

Re: Kneeland's of Worcester and Boston Mass

anneczieger — 2008-09-25 02:11:25Z

Folks, I don't think I'm on the same family line, but my ggrandmother was a Kneeland by marriage (maiden name Katherine Rourke, born in Ireland). Her husband was Austin B. Kneeland. They, and their 11 children (including my grandmother), spent their whole lives in Worcester. Any connections?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Re: James W. Kneeland

mytaxgal — 2008-01-08 20:29:47Z

I see that you are a Kneeland. Are we related through my grandmother Alice, or are you from another Kneeland family.

Thank you so much for the info. This will help me very much, even on the DeGroat side.

Re: James W. Kneeland

kurt_kneeland — 2008-01-08 15:15:41Z

One more (and hopefully last) time.

Sister Alice and her husband Dell Ray Houchins, along with her son from first marriage George Elliott Degroat, all show in the CA death index. From there, Alice and George can also be found in the SSDI. George's last name is listed as DE-GROAT in the SSDI database.

George's brother, Ben William Degroat, can be found in the TX death index and from there in the SSDI.

Finally, a speculative item. There is a listing in the WWI Draft Index for a Harry B Degroat registering in Leavenworth KS. Seems to me to be a potential first husband to Alice and reason for grandfather Warren H. Kneeland to travel to Leavenworth, KS.

Re: James W. Kneeland

kurt_kneeland — 2008-01-08 13:44:03Z

Sister Mae (mother Jimison) is also identifiable in the CA death index and from there in the SSDI. She apparently remarried last to a Bowen (first husband Duling) and died as Mae M. Bowen in 1996. Obit Daily Times lists an obit for her published by the Sacramento Bee on 12/31/1996.

Re: James W. Kneeland

kurt_kneeland — 2008-01-08 12:43:52Z

James and his brother Eurvin are both listed in the CA death index (mother Jimison), as well as in the SSDI.

I believe I've also found the death information for their grandfather, Warren H. Kneeland. The National Cemeteries gravesite locator lists a Warren H. Kneeland 3/31/1912 (probably interment date vs actual date of death) at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS with US Army service. SFK had said he lived in El Paso, TX for a while and then had moved to CA. Perhaps it was the Army that took him south to Texas (Mexican-American War). Not clear why he would end up back in KS. Would need to see if the Army or VA has further info (i.e. date of birth) for this Warren H. in order to confirm this match.

Re: James W. Kneeland

mytaxgal — 2007-11-25 21:26:47Z

I believe James W. Kneeland is my Great Uncle. My grandmother was Alice I. Kneeland who married a DeGroat and then Dell R. Houchins. I remember James, Marie, Mae and another sibling named Irvin. I remember James visiting my grandmother when I was very young. He was an artist from the Sacramento? area of California
Alice had three children, Benjamin William, Mary Ellen and George Elliott. George was my father.

Kneeland Research

2003-04-20 13:12:54Z

I am looking for parentage information for Tyler Howland Kneeland, born December 22, 1864 (location unknown) Died January 28, 1898, buried in Fulton Cemetary, Carthage, Missouri. Married Alice Saphronia Grubb May 4, 1885 in Jasper County, Missouri.

Joseph Hartwell Kneeland?

bdkneela1 — 2004-04-19 14:46:16Z

Hello everyone.
I have renewed my family research and seem to have come to a sticking point in my line.
I can trace myself fairly conclusively to Joseph Kneeland b.12 NOV.1752 and Ruth Hartwell b.1757? and from there all the way back to Alexander.
The problem is, I can't seem to find any records of any other children of Joseph and Ruth other than Edward Kneeland b.17 MAR. 1782 in Fitzwilliam,NH. Supposedly he had a brother by the name of Joseph Hartwell Kneeland (from which my line decends) born in 1780, but I have been unable to find mention of him or his children. Of particular importance to me is Don (Carlo)? Kneeland born around 1810-11. There is a portrait of Don Carlo Kneeland in our family, but no information to go along with it.
If anyone can help, my family and I would greatly appreciate it.

~Brian Kneeland

Robert Kneeland

Bonkerz11 — 2006-09-13 02:07:37Z

I have a Robert Kneeland who had a son Tom Kneeland. Tom's mom was Virginia (Anderson) Clark

Sarah Kneeland, Joseph R. Berry

niklebakfan — 2006-12-01 17:34:23Z

Looking for information on Sarah Kneeland who married Joseph R. Kneeland who was born Dec 14, 1799. Sarah was born in 1804. Trying to find out who the parents of Sarah were.
Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Tracy

Amasa D. Kneeland

niklebakfan — 2006-12-01 17:44:40Z

Can anyone tell me who Amasa D. Kneeland's parents were?
I know his grandparents were John and Sarah (Benson) Kneeland. But I dont have any children listed for John and Sarah. John was born 1769 to Jonathan Kneeland and Mary Spencer. Can anyone help? Much appreciated.
Tracy

Gerard Kneeland in 1864 Wisconsin Civil War Band photo

Not_A_Relative — 2007-02-03 14:57:49Z

Gerard Kneeland in Brodhead,Wisconsin War Band 1864 photo

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/6c/2b/brodhead_wi_war_band_18...

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Re: Joseph Hartwell Kneeland?

2006-01-16 18:06:28Z

Hi Brian
I am also descended from Joseph Kneeland born Nov.22, 1752. His children were Ruth, Edward, Prudence, Joseph, David, Lydia and Mirriam. Someone wrote that his father Joseph was married Mirriam Alden. I have that he was married to Mirram Averill. I was also told that my ancestors were John and Priscilla Alden. (As yours may be also) Could you straighten this out? Who were Joseph Kneeland's parents, grandparents, etc.?
Thanks,

Re: KNEELAND FAMILY

2005-01-24 13:03:10Z

I found a 5 year diary that a Mrs. L. L. Kneeland had made into a birthday book. June 2nd has "Wilma Huff birthday" and the other surnames are W P Bradley, May 22, 1856; John Paul Kneeland born Portland August 16, 1941 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kneeland.

October 11th has Lerwick Lapeer Kneeland 1854 born of Levi Brown Kneeland and Harriet Permelia (Nell) Kneeland at Masonville, NY. Keturah Elizabeth Bradley born of Wm. H. Bradley and Rosetta E Pittinger Bradley at Nundra (?), NY July 12, 1864 Married Nov. 23, 1889 at ....ville, Colorado.

October 12, Andrew Fuller Kneeland March 21, 1897.

Is this part of your family?

Re: KNEELAND FAMILY

2005-01-24 13:01:56Z

This is funny My Dad's name was Wayne Lee Kneeland but my husbamd has a sister named Wilma Huff ( Independence Kansas) before marriage. My mothers madian name was Garrtett. I have a Oscar Kneeland my dad's brother I have seen a name Levi kneeland but not sure where. I started getting into this but gave it up. I don't think so but you never know.

Donna

Kneeland Viking Connection?

2004-12-02 16:08:02Z

My mother, in her research in Boston's Historical Library, found some reference to the Kneelands having been Vikings, originally landing (or crashing) on Scotland's coast... Has anyone else found information on this? The earliest mention I've heard is to Alexander Kneeland who purportedly took in his wife's nephew, William Wallace, after being orphaned. I'm more interested in what happened prior to that time than I am to verifying the Wallace connection.

obit--RAY KNEELAND

2004-11-25 12:52:11Z

RAY KNEELAND, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Foy) for 63 years; dear father of June Skoda, Howard Kneeland and Patti Bacho (David); grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of five. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004. Funeral services Wednesday, Nov. 24 in the McGorray Bros. Funeral Home of Westlake, 25620 Center Ridge Rd (w. of Columbia) at 11:30 am. Interment Brooklyn Hts. U.S. Navy Veteran. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185 St, Cleveland, 44119. Retired member of Plumbers Local 55. Published Nov. 22, 2004 in The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio (volunteer submission)

Stillman Foster Kneeland

2004-02-03 12:57:14Z

Looking for obituary or date and place of death of
Stillman Foster Kneeland. B. 1845 in Quebec.
D. 1926 somewhere in New York state.
Judge Advocate General of the State of New York.
Wrote "Seven Centuries in the Kneeland Family".

Any info on his wife Mary S. would also be appreciated.

Fannie Kneeland???

2004-01-20 12:31:54Z

Does anyone have a Fannie Kneeland in their research? I am looking for the missing link in my family tree. Several generations of Kneeland as a middle name...probably resulted from a maiden name, so this is a shot in the dark, but I have a Fannie with no known last name. She married George Miller in the New York City area in the 1800s. I believe she was from Scotland. Thanks for any leads!

Re: Kneelands

2003-11-23 13:29:04Z

1. Guy Kneeland 1897-1966 d. Grandview, Bayfield WI
2. Benjamin F. Kneeland + Cora Unknown (parents)
3. Abner D. Kneeland + Margaretta Eaton (grandparents)
4. Simeon Kneeland + Prudence Cady Amander Eaton + Harriet Booram (g. grandparents)
5. Benjamin Kneeland + Buhla Doty; Elias Cady + Keziah Doty; John Eaton + Phebe Sheldon (probably); Henry Booram + Margaretta Unknown

More available. Email me if you want it.

Albert Joel KNEELAND

2003-09-13 02:52:59Z

Albert Joel b. Dec 12 1850 in South Stukely, Quebec; marr Emma Ledora Butler, marr. Harriet Jane Porter. by first wife had three children. Nina Ellenor b. Jan 7 1877 in South Stukely, Bertha Lillian b Oct 14 1879 S. Stukely: Myrtle Emma b. Feb 7 1882 in Plainview. Minnesota.
Any info on Albert Joel Kneeland or Bertha and Myrtle would be appreciated.I have info on Nina Ellenor for anyone.

Loy Kneeland

2003-05-20 23:31:56Z

WE HOPE THIS IS THE RIGHT WASHINGTON, KNEELAND FAMILY. IS THIS YOUR DAUGHTER, SANDY?
LOVE, GIN AND KAREN

KNEELAND / Symmes / Hastings Mystery - 18th Cent. Mass.

CHutt6604 — 2005-07-14 17:04:54Z

The Facts:
Ruth HASTINGS married John Brocas [Ward: Family Register of the Inhabitants of the town of Shrewsbury]

Daughter Martha Symmes Brocas (elsewhere recorded as Patty Syms Brocas) married Isaiah Fairbanks Jr. [Shrewsbury, Mass. VR]

Daughter “Mary K. Brocas” is buried within 10 feet (ostensibly in the family plot) of Mrs. Martha SYMMES widow of John Symmes of Boston [Mountain View Cem., Shrewsbury, Mass.]

Martha Symmes was the daughter of Solomon KNEELAND.

Mary Brocas’s middle name was Kneeland. [Ward]

The Mystery:
What exactly is the relationship between Ruth HASTINGS and the SYMMES and KNEELAND families?

Any clues would be helpful. Thanks
Cam Hutt

Re: irish kneelands

BNeilon7152 — 2004-07-03 01:35:21Z

I'm searching Neilon from Ireland. Here's the story.

My great-great grandfather James Neilon (spelled Kneeland in 1870 Collin County, Texas census) was born in Ireland about 1817-1819. His son Edward (my great grandfather) was born in Ireland in 1844. His wife was Sarah Monica Gallagher. They arrived in Boston. The Neilons and James Gallagher, Sarah Gallagher's brother apparently made at least 2 trips from Ireland, probably Connaught province, County Roscommon.

I've searched for the parents of James Neilon and James Gallagher for many years, but until now I didn't catch one strange thing in my information. James Gallagher had several siblings with him in Texas; James Neilon had no siblings in Texas! So I have a strong suspicion that his siblings either remained in Massachusetts possibly moving west later, or they migrated to Canada or Australia in the 1840's.

After the 1870 census in Texas, the Neilon spelling was fairly consistent, but two of James & Sarah's children were born in Mass. (born about 1857 and 1859) and the spelling may have been Kneeland.

I really want to hear from anyone with lost Irish siblings in the Kneeland (Neilon) family, or anyone who suspects a lost relative. Gallagher connection anyone?

Ira A. Kneeland

JoanPease74 — 2004-10-30 02:55:38Z

Auburn, Maine August 1, 1863 R. Dresser Esq. married Ira A. Kneeland, of Harrison to Harriet E. Gammon of Auburn. Lewiston Evening Journal, Lewiston, Maine August 10, 1863

Huldah Kneeland

Susan_Gomez — 2006-10-06 03:32:17Z

Searching for information on the parents and siblings of Huldah Kneeland. Married Samuel Law, Jan. 24, 1771, Fair Haven Church, Colchester, CT. One known son - Samuel Law born East Windsor, CT May 30, 1777-78. Any help would be appreciated.

Sarah Kneeland

nolanjamora — 2004-02-25 10:55:15Z

Hello,
I am searching for any information about my gg grandmother Sarah Kneeland. I am actually trying to confirm the research I have done thus far. Sarah kneeland was the daughter of James Hardy Kneeland and Catherine L. Farrel. She was married twice. The first time to a man named George W. Smith and the second time to a man (my gg grandfather) Alfred E. Erb. Together they had 7 children and among them was Charles E. Erb (my g. grandfather). This side of the family has given me problems for a very long time and I cannot seem to make any headway. I have no photos of her but I do have a photo of her headstone that was handed down to me by my grandmother that has Sarah's birth Date as July 11, 1852 and her death date as Feb. 01, 1894. And no, sadly I do not even know where the photo was taken.
Any help would be most appreciated.

percy kneeland

JeanneanBullard — 2005-03-31 12:57:01Z

looking for info on percy kneeland of maine married to mellisa
wooster 1 child gladys kneeland. I know the wooster side but
have no info on percy.

Gladys Elizabeth Kneeland - see attach

skilfulaxe — 2005-05-23 03:40:32Z

Cradle Roll Certificate and family history. Someone sent this to me. Don't know why. I'm not related.

Re: Joseph Hartwell Kneeland?

bdkneela1 — 2004-04-19 14:46:16Z

Hello Fred,

Yes, Joseph Kneeland b. 22 NOV 1752 Married Ruth Hartwell. The only recorded son of theirs was an Edward Kneeland b.1782, However I am looking for another son of theirs Joseph Hartwell Kneeland b. around 1780 and any of his offspring.
Thank you for your prompt response.

Sincerely, Brian Kneeland

Catherine Kneeland

rootsma1 — 2006-11-27 04:51:38Z

Looking for information on Catherine Kneeland and family. She was born about 1832 in Waterford, ME and married William S. Stevens. They had children: Elden, Addie, Virgil and Ella. Would appreciate any help.

Kneeland/Alden connection

wendylowry1 — 2006-04-15 13:10:44Z

I, too, am descended from Joseph Kneeland (1704-1771) and Merriam Averell (1709-1763). I found a marriage record for them:

Topsfield, CT Vital Records.
Neeland, Joseph and Merriam Averell, at Salem, Sept. 17, 1734.

There is an excellent website containing transcriptions of many early Massachusetts vital records; many Kneeland/Neeland/Neland/Nealand birth, marriage and death records are available at http://www.rootsweb.com/~maessex/VitalRecords/index.html.

I have found numerous references to this Joseph Kneeland's parents as Edward Kneeland (1677-1745) and Mary Alden (1677-1753); and also that this Mary Alden was the daughter of Captain Timothy Alden, who was supposedly the son of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, Mayflower passengers.

It is possible that all the references I have found lead back to Stillman Foster Kneeland's Seven Centuries in the Kneeland Family, in which he states (p. 138):

"[Edward] married Mary, second daughter of Captain Timothy Alden, a fellow-mariner, and son of John Alden and Priscilla. Timothy is not recorded in the 'Alden Memorial,' but the latter does not pretend to give all the children of John Alden. Timothy's will mentions his brother, Capt. John Alden, of Boston, who is known to have been the son of the original John, of the Mayflower."

I have at this point not been able to find a copy or transcription of Timothy's will mentioned above. I have also found no text refuting the claim made by Stillman Foster Kneeland. I have not yet checked the Mayflower Five Generation book for descendants of John Alden (published by the Society of Mayflower Descendants) but intend to within the next few days.

I would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who has further information about the possible connection between the Kneeland and Alden families. I would even like to know if someone has proven there is no connection!

Anyone looking for Novak or Doris Kneeland - Mississippi

mjenkins8222 — 2004-03-22 19:57:46Z

Hello, I just wanted to find out if anyone was looking for Novak Kneeland or Doris Kneeland of Greenville, MS. Please email me if you are.

Thanks.

Kneeland

WGFGER — 2007-02-03 14:56:10Z

"Hersfelder Zeitung" vom 5. Aug. 2006:

Sean-Kevin Kneeland, * 3. Juni 2006, Bad Hersfeld (Hessen)

D.M. Kneeland b. 1861 in Orleans County, NY --> Milwaukee -->Grayling & Lewiston, MI

jamreed02 — 2004-11-10 20:10:43Z

D.M. Kneeland
D. M. Kneeland, the general manager of the Michelson & Hanson Lumber Company, was born in Orleans county, N.Y., in 1861. He moved with his parents to Milwaukee in 1865, worked on a farm, studied in the common schools, in the city schools, and graduated from the Spencerian Business College, of Milwaukee. He began his career as a lumberman by working as a bookkeeper in the office of Mike Ingleman, a lumberman of Milwaukee. In 1882, he came to Grayling to work for Salling, Hanson & Co., at the special request of Mr. Ingleman, who was a member of that firm. Ability brought him promotions, and in 1892 he was elected general manager of the Michelson & Hanson Lumber Co. He at once moved to Lewiston and took control of their new and large plant. Mr. Kneeland is a keen judge of men, a shrewd organizer, possesses exceptional executive ability and is a hard worker. He has had the satisfaction of seeing the firm grow, and their sales increase from a few million to over thirty million feet yearly, and this, too, under depressed business conditions, which have marked the times since ’92. The firm owes its success largely to his energy and ability.
there is a photo included in this newspaper article, and I can provide more information on the history of Lewiston, and the lumber company he worked for.

i have no family connections.

Kneeland from Contra Costa, California

elsinorehs — 2006-10-10 12:45:23Z

Ellen Fay McKENZIE b. 27 Dec 1914, Contra Costa, California married Gilbert KNEELAND

Re: Asa Kneeland