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Ann Knowles 1723–1785

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ann Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Nov 1723 · Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 19 Apr 1785 · Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Paul Knowles
Mother Phebe Paine (1703–1774)
Spouse Uriah Rich
Children Anne Rich, Hannah Rich, Huldah Rich, John Knowles Rich, Josiah Rich, Mary Elizabeth Rich, Paul Rich, Phebe Rich, Richard Rich, Thankful Rich, Uriah Rich
Siblings Abigail Knowles, Hannah Knowles, James Knowles, John Knowles, Mary Knowles, Paul Knowles Sr, Phebe Knowles, Ruth Ticknor, Silas Knowles, Thomas Knowles

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Biography

In 1723, Ann Knowles entered the world in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to paul knowles and phebe paine. Ann Knowles married uriah rich, and had children including anne rich, hannah rich, huldah rich, john knowles rich, josiah rich, mary elizabeth rich, paul rich, phebe rich, richard rich, thankful rich, uriah rich. Ann Knowles passed away in 1785 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>

  4. 4
    Record S968164303

  5. 5
    Record S968164492

  6. 6
    Record S968340820

Life Timeline

1723
Birth of Ann Knowles in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1785
Death of Ann Knowles in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ann Knowles

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Truro, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1723) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Knowles (1723–1785) was born in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Ann Knowles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ann Knowles PTP
1723–1785
Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Phebe Paine PTP
1703–1774
Harwich, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ann Knowles's Descendants

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Ann Knowles PTP 1723–1785