Harriet E. (Martin) Kapp (abt. 1815 - bef. 1851)

Born about 1815 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Ancestors

Wife of Frederick G. W. Kapp — married 5 Jan 1832 (to before 1849) in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Descendants

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Biography

Harriet E. married Frederick Kapp. In about 1842, they moved to Alabama. From History of Contra Costa County California

Ann McCarthy's notes say:

" In the Western Maryland Room of the Washington County Free Library, Hagerstown, and at the Washington County Courthouse, Hagerstown, I found the following items:

• 9 Sept 1812 Samuel Martin makes his son, Thomas, a partner in his blacksmith business. (Index to Hagerstown Newspapers, 1810-1814, Ref. 3D MH).

• 8 Mar 1813 Samuel Martin, son of Samuel Martin, died at the age of 24. (Index to Hagerstown Newspapers, 1810-1814, Ref. 3A MH, Mar 10, 1813).

• 5 Jan 1832 Marriage licenses issued to John M. English and Ann Maria Martin, and to Frederick Kapp and Harriet Martin, minister in both cases Reid. (Index to County Marriage license records, records themselves destroyed by fire).

• 7 Apr 1832 Marriage license issued to John I. Hammett and Margaret Martin, Minister Bruner. (Index to County Marriage license records, records themselves destroyed by fire).

• 1 June 1810 Marriage license issued to Thomas Martin and Susanna Karnes, Minister Shafer. (Index to County Marriage license records, records themselves destroyed by fire).

• c. 9 Sept 1859 Death of Thomas Martin, and probate of his will. (From Will Book at Washington County Courthouse, transcript attached).

Records

Record of marriage:

• Name Harriet E Martin
• Event Type Marriage Registration
• Event Date 05 Jan 1832
• Event Place Washington, Maryland, United States
• Spouse's Name Frederick G Kapp

Census

Sources

• Named in her father, Thomas Martin's, will

• Together with her sister, "Hannah" Ann Maria Martin, in their marriage license dated Jan 5, 1832

• "Maryland County Marriages, 1658-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q297-NFP5 : accessed 29 May 2016), Harriet E Martin and Frederick G Kapp, 05 Jan 1832; citing Washington, Maryland, United States, clerk of the circuit court from various counties.; FHL microfilm 14,643.

• "Maryland County Marriages, 1658-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q297-NDM6 : accessed 29 May 2016), Frederick G Kapp and Harriet E Martin, 05 Jan 1832; citing Washington, Maryland, United States, clerk of the circuit court from various counties.; FHL microfilm 14,643.

• 1840 US Census from findmypast.co.uk