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Robert William Knowles 1585–1635

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Jul 1585 · Strode in Harne, Kent, England
Died 3 May 1635 · Herne, Kent, England
Father Thomas Knowles
Spouse Mary Susannah Porduge
Children Henry Knowles

Researchers connected through Robert Knowles 1585–1635

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Robert William Knowles began in 1585 in Strode in Harne, Kent, England. Robert William Knowles married mary susannah porduge, and had children including henry knowles. Robert William Knowles passed away in 1635 in Herne, Kent, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

  2. 2
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

Life Timeline

1584
Robert William Knowles was baptized in London, England
Baptism
1584
Robert William Knowles was christened
Christening
1585
Birth of Robert William Knowles in Strode in Harne, Kent, England
Birth
1635
Death of Robert William Knowles in Herne, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Knowles

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1538) to Strode in Harne, Kent, England (1585) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Knowles (1585–1635) was born in Strode in Harne, Kent, England and died in Herne, Kent, England. 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 Robert 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 2 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

Robert Knowles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert William Knowles PTP
1585–1635
Strode in Harne, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Knowles's Descendants

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Robert William Knowles PTP 1585–1635