Who was Edward Knowles?

Edward Knowles (1671–1740) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Knowles 1671–1740

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Nov 1671 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Died 16 Nov 1740 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index London, England, Church of England … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Vital Records of the Towns … England, Select Births and Christenings Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index Idaho, U.S., Select Marriages, 1878-1898; Jamaica, Select Births and Baptisms Representative Men and Old Families … Cape Cod Library of Local … CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower … History and genealogy of the … LDS Online Family History Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901 Windecker, Gross and allied families

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Biography

In 1671, Edward Knowles entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to john knowles dna sr and apphia bangs dna twin. In 1700, Edward Knowles resided in Barnstable; Bristol; Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Edward Knowles married sarah elkins, and had children including ann doane, edward knowles, mercy knowles. Edward Knowles passed away in 1740 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Church Records Shropshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Vital Records of the Towns of Eastham and Orleans, Massachusetts
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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Marriage Records Idaho, U.S., Select Marriages, 1878-1898;
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Baptism Records Jamaica, Select Births and Baptisms
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Record Representative Men and Old Families of Southeastern Massachusetts
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Record Cape Cod Library of Local History and Genealogy, Vol. I
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Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>
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Record History and genealogy of the Bangs family in America
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Record LDS Online Family History
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Record Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901
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Record Windecker, Gross and allied families

Life Timeline

1671

Birth of Edward Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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Edward Knowles was married in Eastham, Barnstable, MA

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Edward Knowles resided here in Barnstable; Bristol; Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Edward Knowles was married in Salem, Essex, MA

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Death of Edward Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Knowles

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1671) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Knowles (1671–1740) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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.
: Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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1671–1740

Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States