#36 Albert E. Knepper ( Benjamin C. Knepper◊ • William C. Knepper◊ • Godfrey Knepper◊ • Johann Gottfried "Gottfried" Knepper◊ • Clemens Knepper◊ • Hans Peter Knepper◊ • Tilmann Knepper◊ )
Albert was born 3 Apr 1861 in Summerhill, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania. He died 5 Dec 1917 in Newton Hamilton, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania from cirrhosis of the liver. He was buried 8 Dec 1917 in St. John's Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.
His birth year is given as 1861 on the 1900 Census and 1862 on his death certificate based upon information supplied by his son. I've used the earlier date as it, presumably, came from Albert, himself.
Some sources say he died in Altoona but his death certificate lists as given here.
An undated obituary from the Altoona Tribune reads:
Albert E. Knepper, Pennsy Yard Engineer, Succumbs at Newton HamiltonAfter an illness due to cirrohsis, of the liver, extending over the last year, Albert E. Knepper, a well known Pennsy yard engineer of this city, and past dictator of Altoona lodge, No. 74, Loyal Order of Moose, died yesterday morning at 11:30 o'clock at the home of his sister in law, Mrs. Ira Wilson, Newton Hamilton.
Born at Summerhill, April 3, 1862, Mr. Knepper, came to America with his parents, Benjamin C. and Mary Knepper, both deceased, and while quite young entered the employ of the Pennsy. He worked in the local yards ten years and was promoted to engineer. He served in that capacity thirty five years. Last June he went to Pittsburg, visited a sister and underwent treatment for his affliction.
Eight weeks ago, when he failed to regain his vigor, he went to Newton Hamilton with the hope of improving. He failed to become any better and sank rapidly until death ensued.
He was elected dictator of the local Moose lodge, a short time after it was instituted and was actively identified with that organization. He was also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsy Relief association.
He was twice wedded, being survived by his second wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Knepper; and two children by his first wife; Mrs. Margaret I. Ryan and Joseph C. Knepper, both of this city. These brothers and sisters also survive; Harry H., Leona, Mrs. Daisy Shaffer, all of Pittsburg; Calvin, Edward and Mrs. Eliza Vaughn, all of this city.
∞ Albert married first #68853 Mary A. "Mollie" Noel.
Marriage notes |
They married 17 Nov 1885 in Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania. The were married by the Rev. Nicholas J. O'Reilly |
Other names for Mollie: Mary A. Knepper.
Mollie was born Apr 1862 in Pennsylvania. She died Bef 5 Dec 1917.
She is the daughter of Francis M. Noel.
Children of this relationship:
| #68851 | M | i | Joseph Charles Knepper | (19 Mar 1887–14 Aug 1949) |
| #68849 | F | ii | Margaret I. Knepper | (27 Nov 1889–2 Jul 1958) |
∞ Albert married second #68852 Mary Elizabeth Temple.
Marriage notes |
They married. |
Other names for Mary: Mary Elizabeth Knepper, Mary Elizabeth Moore Knepper.
Mary was born 24 Sep 1870 in Newton Hamilton, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania. She died 15 Jul 1925 in Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania from epilepsy. She was buried 18 Jul 1925 in Newton Hamilton, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania.
She is the daughter of Oliver S. & Jane (Baird) Temple. Presumably, from the name on her death certificate, she was previously married to a Mr. Moore.
"Albert E. Knepper, Pennsy Yard Engineer, Succumbs at Newton Hamilton", obituary, Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania, undated.
1870 U.S. Census, Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, Utah, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009., Roll: M593_1465; Page: 110A; Image: 220; Family History Library Film: 552964.
1880 U.S. Census, Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, Utah, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S., Roll: 1102; Family History Film: 1255102; Page: 153A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 0640.
1900 U.S. Census, Altoona Ward 8, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, Utah, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004., Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0060.
1910 U.S. Census, Altoona Ward 2, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, Utah, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009., Roll: T624_1316; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375329.
Albert E. Knepper, cemetery notes, www.findagrave.com, #178367480.
Albert E. Knepper, death certificate, no. 130900, registered no. 31 (6 Dec 1917), Vital Statistics, Dept. of Health, Pennsylvania.
Albert Knepper - Mollie Noel, marriage record, Pennsylvania, Marriage Registers, 1852-1968 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016, Film #001293317.
Albert Knepper - Mollie Noel, marriage registration, Pennsylvania, Marriage Registers, 1885-1889 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Benjamin C. Knepper will, (14 May 1904) Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania. There is no indication if the will was recorded.
Mary Elizabeth Moore Knepper, death certificate, no. 68614, registered no. 487 (17 Jul 1925), Vital Statistics, Dept. of Health, Pennsylvania.
Line Generation: 8
Relationship: Great-Grand-Uncle