Edward Knowles 1671–1740
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Edward Knowles 1671–1740
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1671, Edward Knowles entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, born to john knowles sr and apphia bangs twin. Edward Knowles married ann ridley, sarah elkins, and had children including ann knowles, elizabeth knowles, mercy knowles, thomas knowles. Edward Knowles passed away in 1740 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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5Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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6Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>
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7Record LDS Online Family History
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8Record Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Knowles
This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Eastham, Barnstable, MA (1671) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Edward Knowles (1671–1740) was born in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 9 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, 9 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edward Knowles's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record