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Robert E. Knowles 1822–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1822/3

Birth Location: Belfast, Maine (Waldo)

Death Date: 27 JUL 1899

Death Location: Belfast, Maine (Waldo)

Father: Simon Knowles

Mother: Allidia Sprague

Spouse(s): Georgianna Philbrook

Children(s): Delia Knowles, Charles Knowles, Hellen Knowles, Grace Knowles, George Knowles, Fred Knowles, Franklin Knowles, Eva Knowles, Milton Knowles, Della Knowles, Edwin Knowles, Frances Knowles

In 1822, Robert E. Knowles entered the world in Belfast, Maine (Waldo), born to Simon Knowles And Allidia Sprague. In 1850, Robert E. Knowles was employed in Islesboro, Maine (Waldo). In 1850, Robert E. Knowles resided in Islesboro, Maine (Waldo). Robert E. Knowles married Georgianna A Philbrook, and had children including Charles E Knowles, Delia M Knowles, Della M Knowles, Edwin G Knowles, Eva Sarah Knowles, Frances E Knowles, Franklin F Knowles, Fred E Knowles, George M Knowles, Grace E Knowles, Hellen L Knowles, Milton C Knowles. Robert E. Knowles passed away in 1899 in Belfast, Maine (Waldo).

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1822, Robert E. Knowles entered the world in Belfast, Maine (Waldo), born to Simon Knowles And Allidia Sprague.
  • In 1850, Robert E. Knowles was employed in Islesboro, Maine (Waldo).
  • In 1850, Robert E. Knowles resided in Islesboro, Maine (Waldo).
  • Robert E. Knowles married Georgianna A Philbrook, and had children including Charles E Knowles, Delia M Knowles, Della M Knowles, Edwin G Knowles, Eva Sarah Knowles, Frances E Knowles, Franklin F Knowles, Fred E Knowles, George M Knowles, Grace E Knowles, Hellen L Knowles, Milton C Knowles.
  • Robert E. Knowles passed away in 1899 in Belfast, Maine (Waldo).

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Knowles's Ancestors

Self
Robert Knowles
1822–1899
Birth Place: Belfast, Maine (Waldo)
Parents
Simon Knowles
1795–1879
Northport, Maine (Waldo)
Allidia Sprague
1799–1889
Grandparents
Simon Knowles
1760–1834
Hampton, New Hampshire (Rockingham)
Lydia Fuller
1766–1857
Kingston, Massachusetts (Plymouth)
John Sprague
1763–1847
New Shoreham, Rhode Island (Newport)
Eunice (Mary) Rose
1765–
New Shoreham, Rhode Island (Newport)
Great-Grandparents
John Knowles
1732–1777
Lydia Philbrick
1734–1840
Consider Fuller
1738–
Lydia Bryant
1741–
John Sprague
1727–
Catharine Dodge
1730–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Amos Knowles
1689–1746
Abigail Brown
1698–1776
Joseph Philbrick
1693–1736
Elizabeth Perkins
1701–1736
John Fuller
1698–1778
Deborah Ring
1698–1763
Samuel Bryant
1699–1774
Tabitha Ford
1702–1773
Jonathan Sprague
1686–1756
Lydia Leavitt
1691–
William Dodge
1707–1786
Anne Rathbone
1703–

Robert Knowles's Descendants

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Robert (E.) Knowles (1822/3–27 JUL 1899) m. Georgianna (A.) Philbrook (18 SEP 1828–)
  1. 1. Delia (M.) Knowles 1868–1919 m. Truman (H.) Cook(e) 1861–
    1. 1. Jessie (E.) Cook(e) 1901–1959 m. Chester (Arthur) Walton 1903–1970
    2. 2. Erwin (W.) Cook(e) 1891– m. Mary (C. L. (MNU)) Cook(e) 1885–
      1. 1. William (J.) Cook(e) 1823–
    3. 3. Robert (K.) Cook(e) 1895–
  2. 2. Charles (E.) Knowles 1844–
  3. 3. Hellen (L.) Knowles 1847–1860
  4. 4. Grace (E.) Knowles 1848–
  5. 5. George (M.) Knowles 1850–
  6. 6. Fred (E.) Knowles 1853–
  7. 7. Franklin (F.) Knowles 1855–
  8. 8. Eva (Sarah) Knowles 1857–
  9. 9. Milton (C.) Knowles 1860–
  10. 10. Della (M.) Knowles 1868–
  11. 11. Edwin (G.) Knowles 1846–
  12. 12. Frances (E.) Knowles 1852–

Robert Knowles's Timeline

8 Records

1822
1822/3
Birth of Robert E. Knowles in Belfast, Maine (Waldo)
Belfast, Maine (Waldo)
1850
1850
Age 28
Robert E. Knowles was employed in Islesboro, Maine (Waldo)
Islesboro, Maine (Waldo)
1850
1850
Age 28
Robert E. Knowles resided here in Islesboro, Maine (Waldo)
Islesboro, Maine (Waldo)
1860
1860
Age 38
Robert E. Knowles resided here in Troy, Maine (Waldo)
Troy, Maine (Waldo)
1870
BET 1870 AND 1880
Age 48
Robert E. Knowles was employed in Troy, Maine (Waldo)
Troy, Maine (Waldo)
1870
1870
Age 48
Robert E. Knowles resided here in Troy, Maine (Waldo)
Troy, Maine (Waldo)
1880
1880
Age 58
Robert E. Knowles resided here in Troy, Maine (Waldo)
Troy, Maine (Waldo)
1899
27 JUL 1899
Age 77
Death of Robert E. Knowles in Belfast, Maine (Waldo)
Belfast, Maine (Waldo)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822/3
    Event Place: Belfast, Maine (Waldo)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 Census, Roll 271, pg. 250
    [2] 1870 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 380a ------------------ 16 June 1870
    [3] 1880 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 13 ----- 14 Jun 1880
    [4] 1860 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 1 ----- 13 Jun 1860

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Islesboro, Maine (Waldo)
    Record Source: 1850 Census, Roll 271, pg. 250 ------- 28 Sep 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Islesboro, Maine (Waldo)
    Record Source: 1850 Census, Roll 271, pg. 250 ------- 28 Sep 1850

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Troy, Maine (Waldo)
    Record Source: 1860 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 1 ----- 13 Jun 1860

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BET 1870 AND 1880
    Event Place: Troy, Maine (Waldo)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 380a ------------------ 16 June 1870
    [2] 1880 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 13 ----- 14 Jun 1880

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Troy, Maine (Waldo)
    Record Source: 1870 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 380a ------------------ 16 June 1870

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Troy, Maine (Waldo)
    Record Source: 1880 census, Troy, Maine (Waldo), Pg. 13 ----- 14 Jun 1880

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 JUL 1899
    Event Place: Belfast, Maine (Waldo)

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