CHARLES H. KNAPP
History of Arizona, 1896

In the discharge of his duties as a public servant Mr. 
Knapp has been faithful, efficient and trustworthy.  A man's 
lifework is the measure of his success and he is truly the 
most successful man who, turning his powers into the channel 
of an honorable purpose, accomplishes the object of his 
endeavor. 

Mr. Knapp was born at Honesdale, Penn., September 7, 1845; 
and removed with his parents to Terra Haute, Indiana in the 
spring of 1850.  He was educated in the schools of the last 
named city and at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana.  
When the war broke out he enlisted in the Union army and for 
nearly two years served his country in Company I, Eleventh 
Regiment, Indiana Volunteer infantry.  Following the war he 
resided for some time in terra Haute, Ind., Chillicothe, 
Mo., and McPherson, Kan.  In the month of April 1881 he 
arrived in Phoenix Arizona and in the May following was 
made deputy clerk of the District Court, which position 
he filled most ably up to June 1884. He was then appointed 
clerk by Judge Ponney, served until January 1886, and 
again served as deputy from January 1886 till April 1890. 
In April 1891 he was again appointed clerk of the District 
Court by Hon. Henry C. Gooding, Chief Justice and was the 
incumbent of that position for some time. He discharged 
the duties of that position in a most satisfactory manner 
and is a popular and capable official. Mr. Knapp is a 
prominent member of the grand Army of the Republic, 
Phoenix Knight Templar Commander and is a prominent and 
influential Republican.  To his marriage has been born 
four interesting children.

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