Background
Knapp, David William was born on January 5, 1922 in San Jose, California.
Knapp, David William was born on January 5, 1922 in San Jose, California.
Student, San Jose State University; Bachelor of Laws, LaSalle University, Chicago, 1952.
Clerk superior court California Superior Court, County Santa Clara. Trial lawyer Rankin, Oneal, Etal, San Jose. Attorney at law Knapp & Knapp.
Trial attorney California Trial Lawyers Association. Judge pro temp Superior Court. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, World War II.
Chairman, civil service Santa Clara County, San Jose, 1957—1963, scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, chairman Democratic for Reagan, San Jose, Democratic for Nixon, Member of San Jose Elks (exalted ruler 1962-1963), Masonic Lodge Golden Rule #479 (master scottish rite bodies 1974-1975, 33 degree).
Son of John Fletcher and Emma Elizabeth (Tonkin) Knapp. Married Lucille Elizabeth Schulz, July 17, 1943. Children: David William Junior, Gregory John, Jonathan Roy.