The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-04-18
CHRISTIAN T. KNAPP.


last issue, was born in the city of
Besigheim, Wurtemburg, Germany,
on October ia, 1872. His father was
born in the same city, in March, 1884,
and was a winedresser. In April,
1851, with his wife and six sons, he
came to this country and settled IN
Philadelphia. Later he moved TO
Kensington, and after twelve years re-
moved to Montgomery County, where
ne spent the remainder of his days
Christian +. was the third child. He
inherited many of the good traits Of
his father, who was an aid-de scamp on
Napoleon's staff during the Russian
campaign. Mr.. Knapp while mere
lad drove team on the canal, and
rose to the position of captain OF a
canal boat. Subsequently he learned
the trade of mason, which he fol-
lowed for many years. He was ap-
pointed an assistant revenue collector
under Lincop's administration, after
which he engaged in the insurance
business, which he followed up to the
time of his death.
On October IS, 1925, he was mar
RED to Maria f.. Vannatta, and to
them were born the following chill
dren Caroline NJ, wife of w. f.
Bodlne, Of Bloomsbury; SOPHIA A.,
wife OF Harvey Long, of MADEIRA,
California; Mary c., wife of Geo. S.
Robbins, of New York. Christian F.,
Carrie, Harold, John E. and Peter E.
are dead.
Mr.. Knapp was prominent in secret
societies. He Joined the Odd Fellows
in 1916, and the Masons in 1851, in
both of which he held high offices.
He was sgd degree Mason.
Mr.. Knapp was a member of St.
Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church,
and for many years he was member
of the vestry, retiring a few years ago
at his own request. He was always a
liberal supporter of the church, and
gave freely OF his means toward the
many improvements that have been
made in the church property during
the last twenty-five years.
The funeral was held at the house
on Monday morning last, at eleven
O'Clock, and was largely attended
The services were conducted by Rev
ID. N. Krkby.
One hundred and sixty one Mason:
were in line and more than two hund
red were in attendance at the services
The pail bearers were: Frank w
Marteenis, John A. Buck, Hon. J. U
Kurtz, E. d. Hughes, J. M. Stave
and ]. r. Townsend.
The honorary pail bearers were
Adam H. SChmehl, CIR. Com, Dr
| John Vallerschamp, P. G. Com, Chas
King Francis, Hon. r. r. Little, Dl
E. w. M. Low, Rev. Jno. A. DeMoy
er, Jno. w. Farnsworth, d. d. G.. NJ
Vosburg N. Shaffer, VIM. w. Barrett
DR.. Henry N. Dunnell.
The flower bearers were: DR.. A. K
Aldinger, S. II. Harman, w. +
f Brooke, J. Townsend, R. D. Young
H. R. Snyder, Jno. w. Lewis. Joh
Fidler, w. J. He'll, DR.. ]. S. Johl
Hon. A. L. Fritz, J. M. Shew, "
= S. Rlshton, DR.. J. f. Shuman, F. l
, Dentler, c. B. Lutz.
The floral tributes were profuse an
very handsome. The cross and crow
was from the Grand Commandery
Pennsylvania; open Bible, from II
. Grand Council, r. & S. NJ, Pa. IL
angle, from Caldwell Conslstory; squal
and compass, from Washington Lode
r 265, F. & A. M; keystone, fro
Bloomsburg Chapter r. & A. M
broken column, from Mt. Moria
Council, R. & S.; maltese cross. Cr
sade Commandery, No. IL K. I
crescent and star, from Irem-Shrln
! Wllhamsport. There were also
j.. number OF other beautiful floral piece
r from relatives and friends.
t The services at the grave were col
C Quoted by Washington Lodge eos,
a and A. NJ. H. A. McKillip Esq, b
S ing the Master and Rev. w. M. TIM
er of Brooklyn as Chaplain.
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