Who was Hannah Knowles?

Hannah Knowles (1678–1769) was born in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA and died in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hannah Knowles 1678–1769

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Apr 1678 · Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

Died 12 Sep 1769 · Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

Father John Knollys Knowles

Mother Jemima Austin

Spouse William Deacon Locke

Children Abigail Locke, Elijah Locke, Eliphalet Locke, Elisha Locke, Hannah Locke, Jemima Locke, Jonathan Locke, Patience Locke, Sarah Locke, William Locke

Siblings Ezekiel Knowles, James Knowles, John Knowles, Joseph Knowles, Sarah Knowles, Simon Knowles

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American Marriages Before 1699 Geneanet Community Trees Index New Hampshire, U.S., Death and … New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records New Hampshire, U.S., Death Records New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and … New Hampshire, Wills and Probate … History of the town of …

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Biography

The story of Hannah Knowles began in 1678 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. Hannah Knowles married william deacon locke, and had children including abigail locke, elijah locke, eliphalet locke, elisha locke, hannah locke, jemima locke, jonathan locke, patience locke, sarah locke, william locke. Hannah Knowles passed away in 1769 in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA.

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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Death Records New Hampshire, U.S., Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949
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Marriage Records New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947
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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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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Birth Records New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records
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Death Records New Hampshire, U.S., Death Records
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Marriage Records New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records
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Probate/Wills New Hampshire, Wills and Probate Records
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Record History of the town of Rye, New Hampshire : from its discovery and settlement to December 31, 1903

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1678

Birth of Hannah Knowles in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

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1769

Death of Hannah Knowles in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Knowles

This ancestor line traces from Wivelsfield, Sussex, England (1474) to Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA (1678) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hannah Knowles (1678–1769) was born in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA and died in Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA. 6 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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.
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Hannah Knowles PTP

1678–1769

Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA