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Sign up freeJoshua Knowles 1696–1786
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Birth Date: July 6, 1696
Birth Location: Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Death Date: May 27, 1786
Death Location: Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
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Spouse(s): Sarah Paine
In 1696, Joshua Knowles entered the world in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable), born to John Knowles And Mary Sears. Joshua Knowles married Phebe Mnu Atwood, Sarah Paine, and had children including Jesse Knowles, Joshua Knowles, Josiah Knowles, Rebecca Knowles, Sarah Knowles, Simeon Knowles, Susanna Knowles. Joshua Knowles passed away in 1786 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).
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.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
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Biography
Early Life
In 1696, Joshua Knowles entered the world in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable), born to John Knowles And Mary Sears.
Family
Joshua Knowles married Phebe Mnu Atwood, Sarah Paine, and had children including Jesse Knowles, Joshua Knowles, Josiah Knowles, Rebecca Knowles, Sarah Knowles, Simeon Knowles, Susanna Knowles.
Later Years
Joshua Knowles passed away in 1786 in Eastham, Massachusetts (Barnstable).
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Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Birth Records Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
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Record CD #171, <i>Genelaogies of Mayflower Families, G-Pa, Knowles Family of Eastham, Mass.</i>
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