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Knowles Family History
Knowles Genealogy & Family TreeKnowles is an English name from Yorkshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English cnolle which means "top of the hill" and referred to those who lived at such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Robert de la Cnolle--was recorded in 1185. The family motto is Lento sed certo et recto gradu which means "With a slow but sure and straight step."
Other spellings include "Knoll," "Knolle," "Knolles," "Knowlys," and "Knollys." Notable people with the surname include American singer, songwriter, and actress Beyonce Knowles (Austin Powers in Goldmember, Dreamgirls, Epic), American singer and actress Solange Knowles (Bring It On: All or Nothing, Like Mike, Scooby-Doo), and English actor Patric Knowles (The Adventures of robin Hood, The Wolf Man, How Green Was My Valley). The first Knowles to come to America was Isarell Knowles in Virginia in 1622.
Knowles Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Knowles -- --, 1778 December 22, 1859 New Hampshire
- Thomas Knowles -- --, 1810 January 11, 1889 England
- Mary Knowles -- --, 1642 December 11, 1692 Massachusetts
- Catherine Knowles -- --, 1631 June 15, 1632 England
- Daniel Knowles -- --, 1691 July 19, 1759 Rhode Island
Knowles Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Harriet Emeline Knowles -- --, 1822 March 6, 1916 New York
- John Knowles -- --, 1789 April 23, 1842 New York
- William Knowles -- --, 1710 July 0, 1776 Yorkshire
- John Knowles -- --, 1687 December 0, 1772 Rhode Island
- Mary Knowles -- --, 1688 February 7, 1749 Rhode Island
