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Thomas Knowles 1702–1759

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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 Thomas 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1702 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Mar 1759 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Deacon Edward Knowles
Mother Ann Ridley
Siblings Ann Knowles, Elizabeth Knowles, Mercy Snow Knowles
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records 344.FTW CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower … Charles Thornton Libby, Esq, Porltand, … LDS Online Family History Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901 U.S., Family History Books World Family Tree Vol. 135, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Knowles was born in 1702 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of deacon edward knowles and ann ridley. Thomas Knowles passed away in 1759 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  5. 5
    Record 344.FTW

  6. 6
    Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>

  7. 7
    Record Charles Thornton Libby, Esq, Porltand, Maine, <i>The Knowles Family of Eastham Massachusetts</i>

  8. 8
    Record LDS Online Family History

  9. 9
    Record Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901

  10. 10
    Record U.S., Family History Books

  11. 11
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 135, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Thomas Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1759
Death of Thomas Knowles in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Knowles

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1702) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Knowles (1702–1759) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Thomas 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.

Related Records

Deacon Edward Knowles
Father
Ann Ridley
Mother

Thomas Knowles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Knowles PTP
1702–1759
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Thomas Knowles's Descendants

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Thomas Knowles PTP 1702–1759