Samuel Knowles 1651–1737
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Samuel Knowles 1651–1737
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Immediate Family
Biography
Samuel Knowles was born in 1651 in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth), the child of richard knowles and ruth bower. Samuel Knowles married mercy freeman, and had children including amos knowles, cornelius knowles, james knowles, john knowles, mercy knowles, nathaniel knowles, rebecca knowles, richard knowles, ruth knowles, samuel knowles. Samuel Knowles passed away in 1737 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Record Colonial Families of the USA
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4Record Genealogical Publishing Company, Mayflower Families 1500s - 1800s CD #171 (Broderbund)
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5Record Internet Genealogy Source
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6Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Knowles
This ancestor line traces from First Child, Lincolnshire, England (1565) to Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1651) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Knowles (1651–1737) was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable). 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 4 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
Samuel Knowles's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record