Joshua Knowles 1730–1779
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joshua Knowles 1730–1779
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joshua Knowles was born in 1730 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joshua knowles and sarah paine. Joshua Knowles married mary harding, and had children including martha knowles. Joshua Knowles passed away in 1779 in North Truro, Barnstable Co, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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2Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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7Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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8Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>
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9Record S968164303
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Knowles
This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1730) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua Knowles (1730–1779) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in North Truro, Barnstable Co, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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 8 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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Joshua Knowles's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record