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KNAACK-KNAAK FAMILY

KNAACK-KNAAK FAMILY

Posted: 26 Nov 2001 9:30PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 1 Sep 2002 8:17PM GMT
Surnames: Knaak, Radindel, Ehmke, Sauer
I am looking for the ancestry and descendants of the following family. This is my daughter-in-laws' maternal ancestry and we are very interested in knowing more about this family, if you can help please e-mail me at SUESGENES@aol.com. Thank you,
Sue Eagle Sparkman

Descendants of Johan Friedrich Wilhelm Knaack


Generation No. 1

1. Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack was born Bet. 1800 - 1839 in Germany. He married Albertine Franziska Wilhemine Radindel 26 October 1865 in Germany, daughter of John Radindel and Catherine Smidt. She was born 18 February 1839 in Wilkenfeld, Kreis, Naugard, Germany.

More About Johan Friedrich Wilhelm Knaack:
Immigration: Bet. 1875 - 1888, According to Passenger Lists CD

More About Albertine Franziska Wilhemine Radindel:
Immigration: Bet. 1875 - 1888, According to Passenger Lists CD

More About Johan Knaack and Albertine Radindel:
Marriage: 26 October 1865, Germany

Children of Johan Knaack and Albertine Radindel are:
+ 2 i. Reinhard Wilhelm August2 Knaak, born 24 September 1878 in /near Hartsburg, Logan County, Illinois.
3 ii. Friederich Knaak. He married Katie Fitschen 11 March 1897 in Hartsburg, Logan County, Illinois; born Abt. 1876 in Hartsburg, Logan County, Illinois.

More About Friederich Knaak and Katie Fitschen:
Marriage: 11 March 1897, Hartsburg, Logan County, Illinois


Generation No. 2

2. Reinhard Wilhelm August2 Knaak (Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born 24 September 1878 in /near Hartsburg, Logan County, Illinois. He married Mathilda Frederike Wilselmina Ehmke 22 February 1900 in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois, daughter of Friedrich Ehmke and Wilhelmina Scharling. She was born 05 November 1877 in Matzdorf, Pommern, Preussen [Germany].

Notes for Reinhard Wilhelm August Knaak:
Logan County was formed February 15, 1839, from Sangamon County. In 1841 Logan gained more land from Tazewell County. In 1847 a small part of DeWitt County became part of Logan County, completing the county boundaries as we know them today.
The county was named by Abraham Lincoln, the prime mover in forming the county, in honor of his friend Dr. John Logan, a well known Illinois pioneer and member of the Illinois General Assembly that created Logan County. Dr. Logan was a resident of Murphysboro.
Logan County covers 618 square miles of central Illinois. Lincoln is the third and current county seat. Earlier county seats were Postville and Mt. Pulaski.


More About Reinhard Knaak and Mathilda Ehmke:
Marriage: 22 February 1900, Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois

Children of Reinhard Knaak and Mathilda Ehmke are:
+ 4 i. Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3 Knaak, born 02 February 1901 in Logan County, Illinois; died December 1981 in Martinsburg, Keokuk County, Iowa.
5 ii. Clara? Knaak, born Abt. 1885; died in [in 1990 she was 105 years of age].


Generation No. 3

4. Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3 Knaak (Reinhard Wilhelm August2, Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born 02 February 1901 in Logan County, Illinois, and died December 1981 in Martinsburg, Keokuk County, Iowa. He married Agnes Sauer, daughter of ? Sauer and Sarah. She died Abt. 1973 in Martinsburg, Keokuk County, Iowa.

Notes for Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred' Knaak:
Social Security Death Index
FRED KNAAK
SSN 705-14-6761 Residence: 52568 Martinsburg, Keokuk, IA
Born 2 Feb 1901 Last Benefit:
Died Dec 1981 Issued: R.R. Retirement (Before 1951)


Children of Frederick Knaak and Agnes Sauer are:
+ 6 i. Rex Raymond4 Knaak, Lt. Colonel, U. S. Air Force, born 04 October 1924 in Iowa?; died 17 March 1998 in Hughley Hospice House, Burleson, Tarrant County, Texas.
+ 7 ii. Willis Knaak, born Private in [resides in Utah, might be Morman].
8 iii. Richard Knaak, born Private in [resides in Iowa]. He married Violet; born Private.


Generation No. 4

6. Rex Raymond4 Knaak, Lt. Colonel, U. S. Air Force (Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3, Reinhard Wilhelm August2, Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born 04 October 1924 in Iowa?, and died 17 March 1998 in Hughley Hospice House, Burleson, Tarrant County, Texas. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Farley, Major U. S. Air Force, daughter of Phillip Farley and Catherine. She was born 09 July 1917 in Sidney, Ohio, and died 01 January 1987 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Notes for Rex Raymond Knaak, Lt. Colonel, U. S. Air Force:
The Knaak family were of German extraction, and means "bone breaker" in German.

Social Security Death Index
REX KNAAK
SSN 454-52-7598 Residence: 76133 Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX
Born 4 Oct 1924 Last Benefit:
Died 17 Mar 1998 Issued: TX (1951)


More About Rex Raymond Knaak, Lt. Colonel, U. S. Air Force:
Burial: 21 March 1998, Greenwood Cemetery , Fort Worth Tarrant County, Texas

More About Margaret 'Peggy' Farley, Major U. S. Air Force:
Burial: Abt. 06 January 1987, Greenwood Cemetery , Fort Worth Tarrant County, Texas
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Medical Information: An autopsy was performed at the time of her death.
Occupation: Bet. 1941 - 1945, W W II, Registered Nurse

Children of Rex Knaak and Margaret Farley are:
+ 9 i. Barbara Rae5 Knaak, born 19 November 1954 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas [Texas Birth Records state Travis County, Texas]; died 12 January 1998 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.
10 ii. Frederick Phillip 'Fred' Knaak, born 04 August 1955 in Travis County, Texas [alt date 4 October 1955-see source notes]. He married Pamila S. 'Pam' 22 November 1980 in Tarrant County, Texas; born 1955.

More About Frederick Knaak and Pamila:
Comment: 27 January 1988, There were no children of this union
Divorce: 27 January 1988, Tarrant County, Texas
Marriage: 22 November 1980, Tarrant County, Texas

+ 11 iii. Gloria Marie Knaak, born 01 August 1956 in Travis County, Texas.
+ 12 iv. Gretchen Eileen Knaak, born 01 August 1956 in Travis County, Texas.
+ 13 v. Melinda A. 'Mindy' Knaak, born 12 February 1961.


7. Willis4 Knaak (Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3, Reinhard Wilhelm August2, Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born Private in [resides in Utah, might be Morman]. He married Norma. She was born 20 July 1930, and died 04 June 2000 in Layton, Davis County, Utah.

Notes for Norma:
Social Security Death Index
NORMA KNAAK
SSN 483-26-0471 Residence: 84041 Layton, Davis, UT
Born 20 Jul 1930 Last Benefit:
Died 4 Jun 2000 Issued: IA (Before 1951)


Children of Willis Knaak and Norma are:
14 i. Sam5 Knaak, A Twin, born Private.
15 ii. Steve Knaak, A Twin, born Private.
16 iii. Carla Knaak, born Private.
17 iv. Dina Knaak, born Private.


Generation No. 5

9. Barbara Rae5 Knaak (Rex Raymond4, Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3, Reinhard Wilhelm August2, Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born 19 November 1954 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas [Texas Birth Records state Travis County, Texas], and died 12 January 1998 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. She married (1) Kenneth Michael Curtis 20 July 1978 in Harris County, Texas, son of John Curtis and Marie Boisvert. He was born 25 February 1951 in Sarasota, Minnesota. She married (2) Eric G. Pennington 19 November 1987 in Tarrant County, Texas. He was born 1964.

More About Barbara Rae Knaak:
Burial: 14 January 1998, Arlington Memorial Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas
Cause of Death: cancer

Notes for Kenneth Michael Curtis:
The story told to Ken's daughter, Danielle is that Ken's natural father was a professional baseball player for a team in New York. His last name was Kelly.

More About Kenneth Michael Curtis:
Medical Information: Diabetic
Residence: 2001, Houston, Texas

More About Kenneth Curtis and Barbara Knaak:
Marriage: 20 July 1978, Harris County, Texas

More About Eric Pennington and Barbara Knaak:
Marriage: 19 November 1987, Tarrant County, Texas

Children of Barbara Knaak and Kenneth Curtis are:
18 i. Danielle Jeanine6 Curtis, born 08 June 1980 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. She married Christopher Todd Sparkman 31 August 2001 in Judge Roy Kurban's Court Room, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas; born 28 February 1979 in Torrejon Air Base, Torrejon De Ardoz, near Madrid, Spain.

More About Danielle Jeanine Curtis:
Medical Information: diabetic

Notes for Christopher Todd Sparkman:
Chris or C. T. as he is known was born while his father was stationed in Spain. And as a result has dual citizenship, and upon reaching legal age will have the right to choose the U. S. or Spain as his country. Regardless since both of his parents are U. S. Citizens he is automatically a citizen. C. T. graduated from Mansfield High School in June of 1997, and also recieved his Eagle Scout rank the day after graduating. While in high school he was also active in the JROTC program and was one of the first class of cadets. He is currently [1999] employed through a contract with AT & T at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and resides at home.

More About Christopher Todd Sparkman:
Awards: 06 June 1996, Eagle Scout Award
Christening: November 1980, Base Chapel McGuire AFB., Wrightstown, New Jersey, God Parents Joe & Barbara Willer
Elected: May 1996, Eagle Scout Rank bestowed, Mansfield, Texas
Employment: October 1998, Khaki's Restaurant, Arlington, Texas
Graduation: 04 June 1996, Mansfield High School, Mansfield, Texas
Occupation: 1998, Working at Khaki's Restaurant, Arlington, Texas as a Cashier
Residence: Bet. 1979 - 1998, Spain, New Jersey, England, North Dakota, Texas, Washington

Marriage Notes for Danielle Curtis and Christopher Sparkman:
Christopher and Danielle are both descendants of John Howell the Immigrant and his wife Mary Hopkins. The following chart shows just how Christopher and Danielle descend from John Howell and Mary Hopkins.

Christopher Todd Sparkman married Danielle Jeannine Curtis
son of daughter of
George Lewis Sparkman Kenneth Michael Curtis
son of son of
Mary Lorena Menefee John C. Curtis, M. D.
daughter of son of
Mary Nora Virginia Howell [1889-1928] Myrtle Ola Wright [1906-1991]
daughter of daughter of
Wadsworth Clardy Howell [1851-1918] Walker Maston Wright [1877-1958]
son of son of
Evan Sparks Howell [1817-1863] Mary Ann Eliza Walker [1849-1941]
son of daughter of
Eli Howell [1778-1869] Harriette Baker [1815-1901] married Wm. D. Walker
son of daughter of
Joseph Howell, Jr. [1733-1835] Sarah Howell [1794-aft 1862] married Abner Baker
son of daughter of
Joseph Howell, Sr. [1710-1750] Nathaniel Howell, Sr. d. 1804
son of son of
John Howell III [1675-1750] Thomas Howell [d. after 1750]
sons of
John Howell II [1643-1680]
son of
John Howell I [c. 1585-1679] married Mary Hopkins [c. 1610-1680]

More About Christopher Sparkman and Danielle Curtis:
Marriage: 31 August 2001, Judge Roy Kurban's Court Room, Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas

19 ii. Aaron Michael Curtis, born 10 September 1982 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.


Child of Barbara Knaak and Eric Pennington is:
20 i. Catherine Elizabeth6 Pennington, born 29 January 1993 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas.


11. Gloria Marie5 Knaak (Rex Raymond4, Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3, Reinhard Wilhelm August2, Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born 01 August 1956 in Travis County, Texas. She married Dale Hare. He was born Private.

Children of Gloria Knaak and Dale Hare are:
21 i. Michelle6 Hare, born 14 January; Stepchild.
22 ii. Chrissy Hare, born 23 April; Stepchild.
23 iii. Gregory Hare, born 08 June 1993.
24 iv. Jeannine Hare, born 17 August; Stepchild.
25 v. David Hare, born 11 November 1986.


12. Gretchen Eileen5 Knaak (Rex Raymond4, Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3, Reinhard Wilhelm August2, Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born 01 August 1956 in Travis County, Texas. She married (1) Michael E. 'Mike' Cook 18 August 1979 in Tarrant County, Texas. He was born 1956. She met (2) Eric G. Pennington 19 January 1998 in Tarrant County, Texas. He was born 1964.

More About Michael Cook and Gretchen Knaak:
Marriage: 18 August 1979, Tarrant County, Texas

More About Eric Pennington and Gretchen Knaak:
Partners: 19 January 1998, Tarrant County, Texas

Children of Gretchen Knaak and Michael Cook are:
26 i. Michael6 Cook, born 24 September 1980.
27 ii. Margaret 'Maggie' Cook, born 03 April 1986.
28 iii. Wade Cook, born 18 April 1987.


13. Melinda A. 'Mindy'5 Knaak (Rex Raymond4, Frederick Karl Johan 'Fred'3, Reinhard Wilhelm August2, Johan Friedrich Wilhelm1 Knaack) was born 12 February 1961. She married Roger F. Williams 03 October 1981 in Tarrant County, Texas. He was born 1958.

More About Roger Williams and Melinda Knaak:
Marriage: 03 October 1981, Tarrant County, Texas

Children of Melinda Knaak and Roger Williams are:
29 i. Jennifer6 Williams, born 05 October 1984 in Texas.
30 ii. Jordan Williams, born August 2000 in Florida.
31 iii. Austin Williams, born Private in Florida.
32 iv. Justin Williams, born Private in Florida.
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