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J. Gillet Knapp

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Quarter-length oval portrait of J. Gillet Knapp. He was born in New Lebanon, New York, on September 22, 1805. He came to Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 20, 1825, and later resided in Madison.

Date Created:
1856

Publication Information

Contributor
Mills, Simeon, 1810-1895
Date Created
1856

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013Z4M
Legacy ID
WHi 27672

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