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George H Knowles 1829–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 March 1829

Birth Location: South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Death Date: 27 April 1891

Death Location: Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: James Knowles

Mother: Ann Tefft

Spouse(s): Helena Kenney, Lizzie Neal

Children(s): Lena Knowles, Leroy Knowles, George Knowles, Herbert Knowles

The story of George H Knowles began in 1829 in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America. In 1850, George H Knowles resided in Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA. In 1855, George H Knowles resided in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. George H Knowles married Helena Lena E Kenney, Lizzie Elizabeth P Neal, and had children including George Henry Knowles, Herbert Percy Knowles, Lena Knowles, Leroy Roy Sunderland Knowles. George H Knowles passed away in 1891 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George H Knowles began in 1829 in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America.
  • In 1850, George H Knowles resided in Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • In 1855, George H Knowles resided in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • George H Knowles married Helena Lena E Kenney, Lizzie Elizabeth P Neal, and had children including George Henry Knowles, Herbert Percy Knowles, Lena Knowles, Leroy Roy Sunderland Knowles.
  • George H Knowles passed away in 1891 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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George Knowles's Ancestors

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George Knowles
1829–1891
Birth Place: South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Parents
James Knowles
1795–1871
South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Ann Tefft
1802–1887
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Knowles's Descendants

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George (H) Knowles (28 March 1829–27 April 1891) m. Helena (Lena E) Kenney (May 1854–) m. Lizzie (Elizabeth P) Neal (Mar 1834–24 Jul 1882)
  1. 1. Lena Knowles 1891–1891
  2. 2. Leroy (Roy Sunderland) Knowles 1884–1957 m. Bessie (A C) Mansfield 1886–1975
  3. 3. George (Henry) Knowles 1852–1915
  4. 4. Herbert (Percy) Knowles 1844– m. Grace (D) Remick 1855–1922
    1. 1. William (S.) Knowles 1879–1881

George Knowles's Timeline

8 Records

1829
28 March 1829
Birth of George H Knowles in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 21
George H Knowles resided here in Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1855
1855
Age 26
George H Knowles resided here in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
George H Knowles resided here in Newburyport Ward 5, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Newburyport Ward 5, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 34
George H Knowles resided here in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
1865
1865
Age 36
George H Knowles resided here in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
George H Knowles resided here in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1891
27 April 1891
Age 62
Death of George H Knowles in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 March 1829
    Event Place: South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [4] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 531; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 221
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Newburyport Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_496; Page: 496; Family Histo
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 256; Page: 218a
    [9] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 256; Page: 218a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Newburyport Ward 5, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Newburyport Ward 5, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_496; Page: 496; Family Histo

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: 531; Page: 353A; Enumeration District: 221

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 April 1891
    Event Place: Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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