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Edward Knowles 1671–1740

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Birth Date: November 7, 1671

Birth Location: Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

Death Date: November 16, 1740

Death Location: Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

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Mother:

Children: Thomas Knowles

In 1671, Edward Knowles entered the world in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable), born to John Knowles And Apphia Bangs. Edward Knowles married Ann Ridley, Sarah Elkins, and had children including Ann Knowles, Edward Knowles, Elizabeth Knowles, Hannah Knowles, Mercy Knowles, Thomas Knowles. Edward Knowles passed away in 1740 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

Early Life

In 1671, Edward Knowles entered the world in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable), born to John Knowles And Apphia Bangs.

Family

Edward Knowles married Ann Ridley, Sarah Elkins, and had children including Ann Knowles, Edward Knowles, Elizabeth Knowles, Hannah Knowles, Mercy Knowles, Thomas Knowles.

Later Years

Edward Knowles passed away in 1740 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
  4. 4
    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
  5. 5
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
  6. 6
    Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>
  7. 7
    Record LDS Online Family History
  8. 8
    Record Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901

Life Timeline

1671
Born in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
1740
Died in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)

Found in 7 Family Trees

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