Kniffen - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Frank Kniffen/Kniffin

sdhamm47 — 2009-09-25 15:06:54Z

I am looking for anything on my great grandparents from New York - Francis Richmond Kniffen & Emily Dunn. They had 2 daughters and a son Francis R Kniffen born 9/21/1878 in Brooklyn NY. It is my understanding that when Emily & Frank divorced, Frank & his son Frank moved on the Sioux Reservation with Sitting Bull. It is my understanding that Frank's mother was Sioux. Any information you have would be welcome. Emily apparently moved to Chicago Il with the 2 daughters.

Re: C Gertrude Kniffen

DZinkl45 — 2009-01-22 04:47:49Z

Hi there,
I came across your message....My Great Grandmother was Emma Pitcher and her husband was Willam Pitcher..so I am not sure they are the same...They lived in East Lynn WV...NOT SURE if we are the same family...

Contacting wner of Kniffens and Witjens

123jeaniealogy — 2008-12-28 18:25:11Z

I have additional information for the owner of KNIFFENS AND WITJENS. I found her info here and another genealogy site, but neither email address makes a connection.

I am related to some of the people listed in the tree. Mary Adeline Sniffen is my great great grandmother, having married Daniel Griffin Searles. I have some additional information on Mary Adeline's siblings, who are the children of William Sniffen and Sarah Louden.

Can anyone help e reach this person, or is connected to the named family?

Thanks,
Barbara

Re: Kniffens in California, Michigan and New York

pprel01 — 2008-03-26 20:04:43Z

I Can e-mail you some more information if you would like. My e-mail is impwaah@prodigy.net Thanks, Ellie

Re: Kniffens in California, Michigan and New York

mcbears — 2007-12-23 14:29:02Z

Sorry, I don't know anything more about the Dequines than the Gladys name you saw on the list.

Re: Kniffens in California, Michigan and New York

pan2cith — 2007-12-11 19:47:45Z

hello,
my grandfather, robert flloyd dequine had sisters, gladys and ethel-all were from calif.
robert married susan (buller) graham, and they had 2 children, marjorie mae (my mother) and robert flloyd, jr.
is it possible that we have a connection? reply soon.

e-mail----oddcouple@frontiernet.net

Re: Kniffen, Harry and Bertha - NY

KARL_HOWARD — 2007-09-18 04:18:58Z

IF YOU ARE STILL LOOKING FOR INFO. FOR HAROLD KNIFFEN& BERTHA ,THEY WERE MY GRAND PARENTS . 1920 CENSUS SHOWS THEM LIVING IN ROCKLAND -SULLIVAN COUNTY.1930CENSUS SHOWS THEM ON GRISWALD ST IN BINGHAMTON.AS A CHILD I WOULD VISIT THEM AT THERE HOME AT 100 LIBERTY ST IN BINGHAMTON NY.I DO NOT KNOW OF MARGERET , NEVER DID . BOTH CENSUS SHOW IRENE MY MOTHER & STANELY HER BROTHER.AS CHILDREN OF THE KNIFFENS IN 1920 ,AND IN 1930 AS LAST NAME ANDERSON AS STEP CHILDERN.I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT HAROLD . I SEEM TO REMEMBER IRENE MY MOTHER MENTIONING THAT HAROLD RETIRED FROM THE RAILROAD.

Re: Kniffen/Niffen

kimmy_g22 — 2007-07-28 06:26:07Z

Sorry, There is a Phebe KNIFFEN.
Birth 1735 in Rye Westchester County,NY
Death 1817.

Dont know nothing about Daniel Lounsbury

There are 9 kids in her family. Her father name is Benjamin KNIFFEN & her mother name is Gertrude PURDY.

Re: Kniffen/Niffen

kimmy_g22 — 2007-07-28 05:57:11Z

That name go way back in 1600s with George KNIFTON from England. He moved to Rye Westchester County, New York. Around 1800s they all moved to Pennsylvania. My great grandpa is George Lester Niffen & his father name is Aaron Eliphalet[Lafe]Kniffen. There are alot of Benjamins along on the line. They change the last name Kniffen to Niffen in the 1900s. Most of the family is in Louisiana Mo. They always have family reunion at the Sunset park in Louisiana every summer. Around June the weekend after fathers day. My grandma is a Niffen. Her name was Mary Harrison but she got remarried to a Folies.

Kniffens in California, Michigan and New York

mcbears — 2007-04-12 11:42:32Z

John K. Kniffen married Mary Elizabeth (Molly?) Rome or Romer in New York about 1868. They had Newell Grant, Warren Ellsworth, Horace Benjamin, Rose Ann, Melissa J., and Nelson William (all Kniffens). All were born in New York, as far as I can tell. Newell Grant married Louise Maria Stanton about 1895 and they both died in California. They had Stanton D (Dewey?), Isabelle or Isabel, John Russell, George P, Hadie (Hadee?) and Newell Grant (or Nelson?). Stanton married Eola Breeding and they had Stanton D and Virginia J. Kniffen, all in California. John Russell married Gladys Louise Dequine and they had John R./Russell J. (possibly same child?), Richard Lee, Lida Louise and Ethel Marie, all in California. George P married Florence and they had George and James, all in New York. Newell Grant/Nelson? died in California. I don't have any family for him at this time. This is all I know of this family and they are the descendants of the one
Rome or Romer sibling that I can't find. Does anyone have any info or a contact person on any part of this family?

Re: Kniffin/Kniffen Research Experts...

hajnasiewicz — 2007-04-05 16:29:43Z

I have two Ward Kniffin's in my database:

1) Ward Kniffin born 02 Aug 1864 in Pepin Wisconsin to Lewis Henry Kniffin and Mary (Catis or Cater). Married twice, first wife Martha Ann South (1867-1888) and they had a son named Burnie Ward Kniffin (1880-1960) born Minnesota. Second wife was Effie Elvira Clark (1873-1969) and they had six children.

2) Burnie Ward Kniffin (son of Ward and first wife above) born 29 Jun 1888 in Montevideo MN, died 31 Mar 1960 in Grand Rapids MN. Married Hilda Amanda Christenson and they had 9 children (none named Ward).

I don't have any indication that either of these Ward Kniffin's lived in Illinois. Also neither had a spouse named Grace. Although #1 Ward had a brother named Merit (my great grandfather) who's wife name was Grace Mabel Livens.

Hope this is of some help to you.

Re: Kniffin/Kniffen Research Experts...

mlongbein — 2007-04-05 13:43:32Z

my great grandfather's name was ward kniffen. He married grace(not sure of maiden name)and lived in tonica,il. They had a son by the name of ward as well.

Re: Kniffen/Niffen

PENNYNIFFENKNIFFEN — 2007-04-01 02:24:06Z

UR SPELLING IS CORRECT. MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER WAS AARON ELEPHALET KNIFFEN IT IS SAID THAT HE DROPPED THE K IN THE EARLY 1900. THE NAME HE USED WAS (LAFE). MOST OF HIS GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT=GRANDCHILDREN LIVE IN LOUISIANA MO,
I DO NOT KNOW WHERE UR AUNT FITS IN THIS FAMILY IT MAY BE A GOOD PLASE TO START. HIS PARENTS WHERE MARY JANE (THOMAS)AND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NIFFEN.THEY WHERE ON THE 1900 CENSES IN PIKE COUNTY ILL. I HAVE MORE INFO IS U R STILL LOOKING FOR HELP.
BEST OF LUCK.

Re: Replying to your posting on mich. kniffens

rkniffen — 2006-10-22 13:52:16Z

Hello Dan, I met you at my parent's house in detroit I'm very curios how your work has turned out. Alot has happened since your visit to Detroit in the eighties. hope to hear from you.

Re: Kniffen-Detroit

rkniffen — 2006-10-22 13:45:29Z

my name is rick and livein detroit area ihad a great grandmoter named nellie who was married to frank kniffen. there are relatives in melvindale and detroit area,would love to hear from you.

Edward J Kniffin (Kniffen)

CarolynDrews — 2006-04-13 14:39:58Z

Who was Edward J Kniffen/Kniffin parents?

Edward Born Feb 22, 1868 in Eau Claire WI and died April 10, 1942 in Washington. Spouse Hattie Davis, daughter Pearl Isabelle.

Thank you

Death Notice for a Kniffen - Is he related to YOU?

cantorjoeocho — 2006-02-07 00:59:22Z

Lohren Kniffin
Deaths 01/31/2006

Lohren Victor "Vic" Kniffin died Jan. 26, 2006. in

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30,2006 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, MO with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO with military honors.

evelyn kniffen Dutchess Co. N.Y. D.O.B.1860?

barbaras175 — 2005-12-11 20:08:26Z

evelyn kniffen was married to my great grandfather John Blair . Their son William Garrison was my grandfather. Other family names Weed,Jaycox,Agar, Ireland<Fuller<Townsend. Would beinterested inhearing from anyone who may have same family history. William G. Blair married Mary Alice Weed. Another family name is Ireland

Re: Broke the "Gilbert barrier" - Can you help with John A. Kniffen born 1794?

2004-10-27 23:31:45Z

Did your Milo Kniffen ever live in Cobleskill and was he a lawyer? I know you posted this message some time ago but I have just recently found it.

Kniffen/Ransom/Hasbrook

2004-10-27 22:41:55Z

I am trying to find some information about Margaret Kniffen (m. Peter Ransom) had three children thaat I knoe of, Catherine, Lena, and Peter,jr. I have Middletown as their place of residence during mid - to - late 1800's There may have been more children, not sure. Any information would be appreciated.

Hannah Kniffen

2004-04-26 21:51:13Z

My name is Robert Wilson and my Great Grandmother was Nancy Kniffen /Sniffen her father was John Kniffen/Sniffen that married Asenath Hopkins John father was Amos Kniffen in Nancy bible that Samuel Kniffen born 1665 in Rye Westchester , New York married Rebecca Lyon born 1698 in Greenwich, Fairfield CT. thire son Samuel Kinffen born 1627 in Carmel Dutchess New York married Rebecca MacGregor born 1725 daughter of Coll MacGregor born 1696 his wife was Margaret Campbell. I am looking for any pictures of any of john Kinffen / Sniffen Family or Amos Kniffen family also my e-mail is exford1@comcast.net or call me at 517-266-8636 thank you.

Re: Kniffen/Kniffin's of Ohio

2004-04-23 17:38:09Z

I am descendant of a Daniel Kniffin of New York who moved to Ohio after 1820. The children that I know of, through census searching, are below. One is a Daniel who married a Lucy. My line is though Daniel's son Benjamin (a brother to Daniel, married to Lucy). Daniel (the father) moved his family to Iowa after his wife Clarissa died in Ohio.
Have more information. Contact me if you think there's a connection to your line.

Descendants of Daniel Kniffin

Daniel Kniffin 1802 - 1878 b: 1802 in New York d: July 13, 1878 in Jackson Township, Wayne Co., Iowa
+Clarissa Rusco 1809 - 1858 b: January 12, 1809 in
New York d: October 23, 1858 in Huron Co., Ohio
.......James Kniffin 1828 - b: 1828
.......Abram Kniffin 1831 - b: 1831
.......Daniel Kniffin 1835 - b: 1835
+Lucy
.......Benjamin Kniffin 1838 - 1918 b: 1838 in Huron Co., Ohio d: 1918
+Sarah L. Ackley

Katie Kniffin

sms52 — 2004-04-15 02:10:19Z

Searching Ggrandmother katie born in England
siblings could be Ida, Lucy, Ira. Parents possibly
Gilbert Kniffen and Cristina Houck.

Re: Kniffen family members

sms52 — 2004-08-07 22:03:58Z

I will give you a try. I have a Gilbert Niffen m. to Christiana in New Scotland, NY. In the 1880 census it says both his parents were born in NY as well as himself. His children were Ida, Lucy, Alvin, Katy (my great grandmother) and Ira. I am having trouble find his father and mother. Katy was later known as Kniffen and m. Benjamin Duncan. I'd love some direction on my Niffen/Kniffen line...thanks..Sharon

Kniffen, Harry and Bertha - NY

familytracker08 — 2005-09-11 14:33:08Z

I'm looking for information about Harry Kniffen who married Bertha O'Dell or Odell. I have Harry's parents as Erastus Kniffen and Elvira Davis. I'm showing Harry and Bertha married about 1916 or 1917. They had a daughter Margaret who was born in 1918. Bertha was institutionalized for a while. Margaret may have been also. They were in Meredith, Delaware County, NY. Bertha died in 1971 in Binghamton, Broome County. Margaret married a Morrell. I have almost nothing on Harry. I'm wondering if Harry and Bertha had any other children, or if Margaret had any children. Thank you.

George KNIFFEN

DotinFL — 2004-05-23 01:00:26Z

I have George listed as Thomas George KNIFFEN. That might help your search.
My Kniffen stayed in NY.

Kniffen in Hudson Valley, NY

rbrucew — 2005-03-01 00:41:31Z

I am looking for info on Elizabeth/ Betsy Kniffen died 9/27/1843 who married John Dingee in New Paltz on 6/13/1799

I am also looking for info on Mary Kniffen who married Andrew Simpson. Thier son David born 1861 in Naponock, NY

Any help appreciated

Re: Kniffen/ Sullivan Co, NY

rbrucew — 2005-03-01 00:41:31Z

Sorry, I do not have any info in my files to make this connection

Re: Kniffen/ Sullivan Co, NY

jennifery4 — 2004-04-27 01:20:46Z

do you know who mary married? or when she died?

kniffen/sniffen ulster county, new york

wcoons — 2005-09-29 14:03:54Z

Does anyone have any information on a mariah/maria sniffen/kniffen that married henry coon. She was born about 1825 according to the census. They had 7 children, harriet, albert, mary, abram, elizabeth, walter, and lester.
any information would be appreciated
thanks

George KNIFFEN Elizabeth JONES, NY - CAN

dellasha — 2004-08-01 21:59:25Z

Needing information on the parentage of George KNIFFIN/KNIFFEN, b abt 1775 NY, m Elizabeth JONES, b 1780 Long Island, NY. George and his family moved to Norfolk Co, Ontario sometime between 1816 and 1824.
Della Shafer
dellasha@juno.com

Thomas George KNIFFEN

dellasha — 2004-08-01 21:59:25Z

Dot,

Thank you for your response. Yes, I just recently heard from another descendant that the name was Thomas George, but I don't know where that came from. I have been trying to find which New York family he came from.

I realized after I had posted on several message boards, that there's no way to find the e-mail address of a poster (or at least, I don't know how to) in case one wants to respond personally. I have started including my e-mail address to my posts.
dellasha@juno.com

KNIFFEN from Michigan

dellasha — 2004-08-01 21:59:25Z

To David Kniffen...
I don't know how to find your e-mail address to write to you personally, but I'd be interested to know what Kniffen family in Michigan you come from. I think many of them were from my Canada Kniffens. If you want to write me other than on the board, my address is dellasha@juno.com.
Della Shafer

1929 1930 family reunions - AUBLE/BROWN/KNIFFEN

dellasha — 2004-08-01 21:59:25Z

Kniffens of NY, Ulster, New Scotland, NY

dottietut — 2004-09-30 04:21:04Z

Looking for more info on Gilbert Kniffen who married Christiana Houck and bore children one of whom is Katie Kniffen. Children Ida, Lucy, Alvin, Ira, and Katie. Occasionally last name as Niffen. Katie married Benjamin Duncan...Lots of info on these people. Thanks for looking. SS

Re: C Gertrude Kniffen

riechert — 2005-09-20 18:07:25Z

Hi, My name is Rene Riechert--I may be related to you !!
I'm searching my family history--and Riecherts
please e-mail at rrhovious@yahoo.com

Kniffin/Kniffen Research Experts...

hajnasiewicz — 2005-05-18 18:22:05Z

I descend from Merit Sheridan Kniffin (1874-1956), son of Lewis H Kniffin (b1832) and Jane Bogart (1841-1920)

I understand Lewis H Kniffin was married twice, first Mary Catis and three sons (Henry, Ward, Lewis), then Jane and they had two sons Merit and Joseph.

Can anyone shed light on ancestry for this family?

Re: Kniffen/ Sullivan Co, NY

mcbears — 2004-08-22 19:19:18Z

I'm looking for info on the Kniffins of New York one of whom married Mary E. Rome, a relative of mine. She originally lived in Fallsburg, Sullivan County, NY, born about 1851. In about 1912, she lived in Middletown, New York. Her father is William Rome, her mother Mary Baker Rome.

Mr. Kniffen/Kniffin married Mary E. Rome

mcbears — 2004-08-22 19:19:18Z

I'm looking for info on the Kniffens/Kniffins of New York one of whom married Mary E. Rome, a relative of mine. She originally lived in Fallsburg, Sullivan County, NY born about 1851.

John K. and Mary (Romer) Kniffen of Sullivan County, New York

mcbears — 2004-08-22 19:19:18Z

I am looking for information on descendants of the family of John K. and Mary (Romer) Kniffen of Sullivan County, New York. Their children were Newel Grant Kniffen b abt 1869; Warren Ellsworth Kniffen b. May 1870 and was listed in Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, New York 1900 census along with his wife Ardis(?); Horace Kniffen b. 1872; and Benjamin Kniffen(Horace and Benjamin may be the same person)was/were listed in 1900 census in Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY b. May 1872 along with his wife Helen, farming next door to his father John K. Kniffen; Rose Ann Kniffen b. 8/18/1876, later married Andrew B. Libolt b. 6/21/1874; Melissa J Kniffen b. 1881 and Nelson W. Kniffen b. June 1887 was listed in 1900 census living with his parents in Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, New York. The tiniest bit of information would be welcomed.

Clara Kniffen Lemery

ShellyLehmann — 2004-06-05 03:52:47Z

Looking for any information on Clara Kniffen Lemery. Parents were Walter and Catherine Eliza Misner from Canada. Married David Lemery.

James Eliphalet Kniffen

RobertTravis80 — 2004-10-10 02:28:12Z

I am searching for additional informatin on James E. Kniffen.
His wife's name was Elizabeth Moss. I am unsure of his birth date or place for each of the census records recorded different dates and places for his birth. I believe that his birth date to be about 1812. I would appreciate any help and/or advice given. Thanks

Bob Travis

Benjamin KNIFFEN married SARAH FRENCH,Cayuga Co.NY

ChristineKarns67 — 2004-09-25 22:53:43Z

My Sarah FRENCH daughter of Samuel & Jane French born 1832 in Cayuga Co.NY married Benjamin Kniffen born 1820. I'd like to find more on this family

New York Kniffen's

WendyZiskie13 — 2005-09-07 22:22:44Z

Hi Kathy:
My name is Wendy (Kniffin) Ziskie. I'm doing research on my father's side of the family. They are the Kniffin side. I found a Joseph Kniffin but I'm still verifying this information with a distant cousin that I've located who lives in Utah. We will be in touch and send any information on to you that we come up with. Talk to you Soon. Wendy:)

Elizabeth KNIFFEN of Hinsdale, DuPage Co., IL

ccbreland — 2004-10-31 05:54:21Z

Margaret Goodenow's obituary in the Wheaton Illinoian on 6 July 1888: "Died - Mrs. Goodenow, sister of Mrs. Kniffen, last Friday morning at the residence of W.O. Cole. Funeral was held Saturday at 2:30 pm."

On the 1880 census of Hinsdale, DuPage Co., IL, Elizabeth Kniffen, age 60, b.Canada, was listed with William O. & Emma Cole (ages 36 & 34). Anyone know these names?

Thanks!
Claudia

Albert, Son of Daniel & Emily Kniffen

jennw331 — 2005-04-13 17:20:12Z

http://www.deadrelatives.com/kniffen.jpg

Prestonville Cemetary

Albert, Son of Daniel & Emily Kniffen Died May 28, 1860
21 Years 10 months

Michigan Kniffen's

jennw331 — 2005-04-13 17:20:12Z

Kniffen

janicekniffin — 2004-05-21 03:46:54Z

Dennis,
I have a Dennis Kniffen, parents Thomas Roy Kniffen born 3-3-1900 Canada died Detriot, MI
and Alice E. Cartwright born 1897 England died in Detroit, MI. I don't have anything on Thomas & Alice's children. Is this you line and do you have any information on it? Would appreciate having it if you do.
Jankniffin@aol.com

Hannah Kniffen

janicekniffin — 2004-05-21 03:46:54Z

I don't have any children listed for Hannah Kniffen and Thomas Hopkins. Do you have any children for them?

I have Hannah's line back, if you are interested.

Jankniffin@aol.com

Hannah Kniffen

janicekniffin — 2004-05-21 03:46:54Z

George Knifton (Kniffen) 1632 Derbyshire, England married Mary Whelpley
Samuel Kniffen 1668 Rye, Westchester,New
York, married Mary Purdy
Samuel Kniffen 1695 Rye, Westchester,
NY married Rebecca
Samuel Kniffen 1727 Carmel,Dutchess,
NY married Rebecca
1. Susan Kniffen no birth date
2. Devough Kniffen 1742
3. Samuel Kniffen 3-31-1751
4. Jonathan Kniffen 1755
5. Sarah Kniffen 1-14-1755
6. Amos Kniffen 3-26-1757
*7. Hannah Kniffen 1762
8. Jane Kniffen 8-11-1765
9. Esther Kniffen abt 1771
If you want further information e-mail me at JanKniffin@aol.com.