Knapp, Sewall M.

The following data is extracted from History of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon and Washington, 1889.

SEWELL M. KNAPP. - Mr. Knapp is a native of Penobscot county, Maine, where he was born July 19, 1853. He was raised on a farm, and remained at home until he was twenty-three years of age.

In August, 1875, he came to California, where he remained but a short time, when he left for Puget Sound, coming direct to Snohomish, finding employment at first in driving a team. Next he worked for about six years in the general merchandise stores of Blackman Brothers, after which he entered into the teaming business on his own account, starting a livery stable at the same time, which business he still owns and runs.

In the fall of 1876 he was nominated and elected on the Democratic ticket to the office of county treasurer, and in May, 1888, was appointed city treasurer, which office he now fills. He owns a farm of one hundred and sixty acres one and one-half miles from Snohomish, Washington, and also city property in that thriving town.

Mr. Knapp was united in marriage in Snohomish to Miss Florence Scotney, where he still resides in a happy home, surrounded by many friends, and enjoying the confidence and respect of all who know him.

Source: History of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon and Washington, 1889

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