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Mercy Knowles 1704–1759

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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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6 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Nov 1704 · Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Died 16 Apr 1759 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Father Edward Knowles (1671–1740)
Mother Ann Ridley
Siblings Ann Knowles, Elizabeth Knowles, Thomas Knowles
Records
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

Mercy Knowles was born in 1704 in Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA, the child of edward knowles and ann ridley. Mercy Knowles passed away in 1759 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Mercy Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1759
Death of Mercy Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Knowles

This ancestor line traces from Silsden, Yorkshire, , England (1588) to Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA (1704) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Knowles (1704–1759) was born in Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy 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 5 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.

Related Records

Edward Knowles
1671–1740 · Father
Ann Ridley
Mother
Knowles US Census Records
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Mercy Knowles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Knowles PTP
1704–1759
Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Edward Knowles PTP
1671–1740
Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Unknown
Grandparents
John Knowles PTP
1698–1752
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Knowles's Descendants

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Mercy Knowles PTP 1704–1759