Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Knoop (1835–1913)

English Summary Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Knoop was born on November 12, 1835, in Besenhorst and took over his father’s farm at the age of 29 in 1865. According to the original source document, he inherited a challenging financial situation, with the farm burdened by debts totaling over 13,000 Mark. Despite managing a significant livestock operation … Read more

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Knoop (1868-1940)

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Knoop (1868 – 1940) English Summary Johann Heinrich Friedrich Knoop was born on October 14, 1868, in Artlenburg. He later assumed ownership of the family farm there and spent his later years living on the property as an Altenteiler (retired farmer supported by the farm). He died on June 9, 1940, in … Read more

Christian Knoop (1835)

Christian Knoop (1835 – ?) English Summary Christian Knoop was born on March 18, 1835, in Neuengamme. By the early 1860s, he is documented as both a basket maker (Korbmacher) and a resident of Altengamme, specifically at house number 46. Beyond these records, no further information about his death has yet been established. On June … Read more