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Simeon Knowles 1737–1788

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Simeon 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

Born 11 Aug 1737 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Aug 1788 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joshua Knowles (1730–1779)
Mother Sarah Paine (1699–1772)
Siblings Jesse Knowles, Joshua Knowles, Josiah Knowles, Mary Atwood Knowles, Rebecca Knowles, Sarah Knowles, Susanna Knowles

Researchers connected through Simeon Knowles 1737–1788

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1737, Simeon Knowles entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to joshua knowles and sarah paine. Simeon Knowles passed away in 1788 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record S968340820

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Simeon Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1788
Death of Simeon Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Simeon Knowles

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Simeon Knowles (1737–1788) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Simeon 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.
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Simeon Knowles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Simeon Knowles PTP
1737–1788
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joshua Knowles PTP
1730–1779
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Paine PTP
1699–1772
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joshua Knowles PTP
1730–1779
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Simeon Knowles's Descendants

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Simeon Knowles PTP 1737–1788