YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Henry Knowles 1831–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1831

Birth Location: Laster`s Pole, Herefordshire

Death Date: abt Nov 1918

Death Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England

Father: William Knowles

Mother: Elizabeth Gwillim

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Knowles

Children(s): John Knowles, Mary Knowles, Harry Knowles, Walter Knowles, Emma Knowles, Joseph Knowles

In 1831, Henry Knowles entered the world in Laster`s Pole, Herefordshire, born to William Knowles And Elizabeth Gwillim. Henry Knowles married Elizabeth Knowles, and had children including Emma Knowles, Harry Knowles, John George Knowles, Joseph Henry Knowles, Mary Knowles, Walter Knowles. Henry Knowles passed away in 1918 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England.

Find more search results for Henry Knowles
HK

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • In 1831, Henry Knowles entered the world in Laster`s Pole, Herefordshire, born to William Knowles And Elizabeth Gwillim.
  • Henry Knowles married Elizabeth Knowles, and had children including Emma Knowles, Harry Knowles, John George Knowles, Joseph Henry Knowles, Mary Knowles, Walter Knowles.
  • Henry Knowles passed away in 1918 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Knowles
1794–1855
Birth Location: Meer, Hereford
WK
Elizabeth Gwillim
1792–1861
Birth Location: Hereford
EG

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Knowles
1831–1895
Birth Location: Alveley, Shropshire
EK

Children(s)

John Knowles
1856–1930
Birth Location: Alveley, Shropshire, England
JK
Mary Knowles
1861–1935
Birth Location: Kinver, Staffordshire
MK
Harry Knowles
1863–
Birth Location: Wombourne, Staffordshire, England
HK
Walter Knowles
1866–1909
Birth Location: Wolverley, Worcestershire, England
WK
Emma Knowles
1869–
Birth Location: Kinver, St Peter, Staffordshire, England
EK
Joseph Knowles
1875–1960
Birth Location: Oldbury, Worcestershire, England
JK

Henry Knowles's Ancestors

Self
Henry Knowles
1831–1918
Birth Place: Laster`s Pole, Herefordshire
Parents
William Knowles
1794–1855
Meer, Hereford
Elizabeth Gwillim
1792–1861
Hereford
Grandparents
Henry Gwillim
1759–
Sarnesfield, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth
1763–1807
Sarnesfield, Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Gwillim
1728–1818
Elizabeth Carr
1730–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev Hay)
1695–1745
Winifred Hall
1700–

Henry Knowles's Descendants

1.
HK
Henry Knowles (1831–abt Nov 1918) m. Elizabeth Knowles (1831–1895)
  1. 1. John (George) Knowles 1856–1930
  2. 2. Mary Knowles 1861–1935 m. Charles (Robert) Lampitt 1862–1936
    1. 1. Fanny (Gertrude) Knowles 1882–1941 m. William (Edward) Handley 1871–1939
      1. 1. Nellie Handley 1911–1987 m. William (Ernest) Bridgwater 1906–1972
        1. 1. Brenda (Gwendoline) Bridgwater 1930–2013
        2. 2. William (Edward) Bridgwater 1936–1980
        3. 3. Ernest (David) Bridgwater 1944–1919
      2. 2. Edith (Louisa) Handley 1909–1984
      3. 3. Francis (Edward) Handley 1904–1962
      4. 4. Hugh Handley 1904–1909
    2. 2. Mary Lampitt 1902–1971
    3. 3. Frederick (Daniel) Lampitt 1892–1894
    4. 4. Joseph (Henry) Lampitt 1886–1950
    5. 5. Edith (Emily) Lampitt 1889–1983
    6. 6. Arthur (William) Lampitt 1890–1933
    7. 7. Martha (Elizabeth) Lampitt 1894–1977
    8. 8. Frank Lampitt 1898–1948
    9. 9. Harold Lampitt 1899–1976
    10. 10. Florence Lampitt 1917–1995
  3. 3. Harry Knowles 1863–
  4. 4. Walter Knowles 1866–1909
  5. 5. Emma Knowles 1869–
  6. 6. Joseph (Henry) Knowles 1875–1960

Henry Knowles's Timeline

5 Records

1831
1831
Birth of Henry Knowles in Laster`s Pole, Herefordshire
Laster`s Pole, Herefordshire
1831
10 Apr 1831
Henry Knowles was baptized in Leysters, Herefordshire, England
Leysters, Herefordshire, England
1881
1881
Age 50
Henry Knowles was employed
None
1881
1881
Age 50
Henry Knowles resided here in Alveley, Shropshire, England
Alveley, Shropshire, England
1918
abt Nov 1918
Age 87
Death of Henry Knowles in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: Laster`s Pole, Herefordshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2631; Folio: 32; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341632
    [2] England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 - Findmypast, Volume: 6A; Page: 1219; Line number: 141; Record set: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1831
    Event Place: Leysters, Herefordshire, England
    Record Source: Herefordshire Baptisms - Findmypast, Batch number: C03763-1; Record set: Herefordshire Baptisms; Subcategory: Parish Baptisms; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Wombourn, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1986; Folio: 31; Page: 14; Schedule: 79; HouseHoldID: 2330416; Record set: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1871
    Event Place: Oldswinford, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG10; Piece number: 3021; Folio: 19; Page: 29; Schedule: 138; HouseHoldID: 839179; Record set: 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 2631; Folio: 32; Page: 4; Schedule: 263; HouseHoldID: 2464562; Record set: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England
    [2] 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 1986; Folio: 31; Page: 14; Schedule: 79; HouseHoldID: 2330416; Record set: 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England
    [3] Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 2631; Folio: 32; Page: 4; Schedule: 263; HouseHoldID: 2464562; Record set: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Alveley, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2631; Folio: 32; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341632

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Alveley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: RG11; Piece number: 2631; Folio: 32; Page: 4; Schedule: 263; HouseHoldID: 2464562; Record set: 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt Nov 1918
    Event Place: Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 - Findmypast, Volume: 6A; Page: 1219; Line number: 141; Record set: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom, England
Find more search results for Henry Knowles

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE