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David Knowles 1854–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1854

Birth Location: Bahamas

Death Date: 14 December 1909

Death Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America

Father: John Knowles

Mother: Sarah Knowles

Spouse(s): Rosa Griffin

Children(s): Lorena Knowles, Benjamin Knowles, George Knowles, Harry Sr, Charles Knowles

In 1854, David Knowles entered the world in Bahamas, born to John Knowles And Sarah Mm Knowles. In 1870, David Knowles resided in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA. David Knowles married Rosa Elizabeth Griffin, and had children including Benjamin R Knowles, Charles N Knowles, George I Knowles, Harry M Knowles Sr, Lorena Knowles. David Knowles passed away in 1909 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, David Knowles entered the world in Bahamas, born to John Knowles And Sarah Mm Knowles.
  • In 1870, David Knowles resided in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA.
  • David Knowles married Rosa Elizabeth Griffin, and had children including Benjamin R Knowles, Charles N Knowles, George I Knowles, Harry M Knowles Sr, Lorena Knowles.
  • David Knowles passed away in 1909 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Knowles's Ancestors

Self
David Knowles
1854–1909
Birth Place: Bahamas
Parents
John Knowles
1814–1904
Long Island, Bahamas
Sarah ((MM)) Knowles
1813–1884
Long Island, Bahamas
Grandparents
Charles (Gilbert Knowles) Sr
1782–1860
Long Island, Bahamas
Eleanor Newman
1788–1878
Thomas (Michael) Knowles
1766–1833
The Crossing, Long Island, Bahamas
Triphemia Rahming
1786–
Long Island, Bahamas
Great-Grandparents
James x
1723–1806
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Knowles's Descendants

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David Knowles (Mar 1854–14 December 1909) m. Rosa (Elizabeth) Griffin (12 March 1865–15 July 1929)
  1. 1. Lorena Knowles 1889–
  2. 2. Benjamin (R) Knowles 1895–1961 m. Rosalie (“Nancy”) Weisser 1897–1983
  3. 3. George (I) Knowles 1890–
  4. 4. Harry (M Knowles) Sr 1894–1962
  5. 5. Charles (N) Knowles 1883–

David Knowles's Timeline

5 Records

1854
Mar 1854
Birth of David Knowles in Bahamas
Bahamas
1870
1870
Age 16
David Knowles resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
David Knowles resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 49
David Knowles resided here in Key West, Florida, USA
Key West, Florida, USA
1909
14 December 1909
Age 55
Death of David Knowles in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1854
    Event Place: Bahamas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M593_132; Page: 375B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 174; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240174
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1861
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 174; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240174

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M593_132; Page: 375B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 174; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240174

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Key West, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 December 1909
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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