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Elizabeth Knowles 1700–1761

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 OCT 1700 · Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Died 6 MAR 1761 · Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Father Edward Knowles (1671–1740)
Mother Ann Ridley
Spouse Joseph Smith
Children Elisha Smith, Eunice Smith, Isaac Smith, Joseph Smith, Joshua Smith, Lydia Smith, Moses Smith, Nathan Smith, Sarah Smith
Siblings Ann Knowles, Mercy Knowles, Thomas Knowles

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Knowles 1700–1761

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Knowles 1700–1761

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Knowles began in 1700 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable). Elizabeth Knowles married joseph smith, and had children including elisha smith, eunice smith, isaac smith, joseph smith, joshua smith, lydia smith, moses smith, nathan smith, sarah smith. Elizabeth Knowles passed away in 1761 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>

Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Elizabeth Knowles in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Birth
1761
Death of Elizabeth Knowles in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Knowles

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1700) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Knowles (1700–1761) was born in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable). 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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.
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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Elizabeth Knowles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Knowles PTP
1700–1761
Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Parents
Edward Knowles PTP
1671–1740
Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Unknown
Grandparents
John Knowles PTP
1698–1752
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Knowles's Descendants

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Elizabeth Knowles PTP 1700–1761