Who was Mary Knowles?

Mary Knowles (1761–1844) was born in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Perry, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Knowles 1761–1844

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Apr 1761 · Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Died 25 Sep 1844 · Perry, New York, USA

Father Henry Knowles

Mother Mary Knowles

Siblings Azubah Knowles, Frances Knowles, Henry Knowles, Nathaniel Knowles, Phebe Knowles, Sarah Knowles, Thomas Knowles

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Charles Thornton Libby, Esq, Porltand, … Vital Records of Eastham & …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Knowles

Mary Knowles

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Knowles began in 1761 in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Knowles passed away in 1844 in Perry, New York, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Charles Thornton Libby, Esq, Porltand, Maine, The Knowles Family of Eastham Massachusetts
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Record Vital Records of Eastham & Orleans, Massachsuetts, vol. 24 - 1922 (Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants, Boston)

Life Timeline

1761

Birth of Mary Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1844

Death of Mary Knowles in Perry, New York, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Knowles

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1761) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Knowles (1761–1844) was born in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Perry, New York, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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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