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Samuel Knowles 1682–1750

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Knowles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jan 1682 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 30 Jan 1750 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Sr (1651–1737)
Mother Mercy Freeman Knowles
Siblings Amos Knowles, Cornelius Knowles, James Knowles, John Knowles, Mercy Knowles Rich, Rebecah Knowles Wethrell, Richard Knowles, Ruth Knowles Avery
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Knowles began in 1682 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Knowles passed away in 1750 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Samuel Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1750
Death of Samuel Knowles in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Knowles

This ancestor line traces from Pulborough, Horsham District, West Sussex, England (1622) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1682) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Knowles (1682–1750) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 3 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 Sr
1651–1737 · Father
Mercy Freeman Knowles
Mother

Samuel Knowles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Knowles PTP
1682–1750
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Knowles Sr PTP
1651–1737
Plymouth, Plymouth Colony
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Knowles's Descendants

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Samuel Knowles PTP 1682–1750