Who was James Knowles?

James Knowles (1737–1737) was born in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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James Knowles 1737–1737

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Jun 1737 · Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Died 20 Jul 1737 · Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Father Paul Knowles 4 Dna

Mother Phoebe Phebe Paine 9

Siblings Abigail Knowles, Ann Knowles, Hannah Knowles, John Knowles, Mary Knowls, Paul Knowles, Phebe Knowles, Ruth Knowles, Silas Knowles, Thomas Knowles

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Knowles 4 Dna

Phoebe Phebe Paine 9

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

James Knowles was born in 1737 in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA, the child of paul knowles 4 dna and phoebe phebe paine 9. James Knowles passed away in 1737 in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>

Life Timeline

1737

Birth of James Knowles in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1737

Death of James Knowles in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Knowles

This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Knowles (1737–1737) was born in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA and died in Truro, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 9 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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