Rebecca Knowles 1726–1809
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Rebecca Knowles 1726–1809
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Immediate Family
Biography
Rebecca Knowles was born in 1726 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joshua knowles and sarah paine. Rebecca Knowles married isaac sparrow, and had children including elizabeth sparrow, hannah sparrow, isaac sparrow, josiah sparrow, mercy sparrow, rebecca sparrow, richard sparrow, sarah sparrow. Rebecca Knowles passed away in 1809 in Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record S968164303
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3Record S968164492
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Knowles
This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Rebecca Knowles (1726–1809) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 Rebecca 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.
- 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.
Rebecca Knowles's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record