John’s will was dated May 22, 1804. It listed his wife Magdaline, and children: John, Jacob, Henry, Elizabeth (wife of John Middleton), Margaretha (wife of John Evans), Magdalena (wife of John Woods), and Catharine Knisely. Bill Knisely says John’s first wife was unknown and his second was Magdalene Kraus. 112

“Shenandoah Co., VA Deed Book P, p. 491: June 1, 1807. John Knisely of Green Co., PA to Jacob Knisely Jr. of Woodstock. Whereas John Knisely, late of Shenandoah Co., now deceased, by his last W & T dated 22 May 1804 (wife Magdaline; ch: John, Jacob, Henry, Elizabeth w/o John Middleton, Margaretha w/o John Evans, Magdalena w/o John Woods, Catharine Knisely) John Knisely hath sold unto Jacob all his interest in the real and personal estate of John Knisely, dec’d.” The deceased John referred to is John George Knisely. John George did have a son named Jacob.112

The Ames, Kniseley, & Wells Families book says John’s wife was Mary Kraus.1571