Gilbert Knapp
(1798-1887)
Founder of Racine, Wisconsin
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Gilbert G. Knapp (December 3, 1798 – July 31, 1887) was an American sailor and land speculator. He was the founder of Racine, Wisconsin, and was instrumental in establishing the city and county of Racine. For many years before and after the establishment of Racine, he was a captain in the United States Revenue Cutter Service, commanding several ships in the Great Lakes.
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3 December 1798 Chatham, Massachusetts
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31 July 1887 (aged 88) Racine, Wisconsin
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