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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
- Lena Ann Knowles -- --, 1891 December 0, 1931
- Margaret Knowles -- --, 1833 February 7, 1905
- Francis Asberry Knowles -- --, 1850 April 10, 1891 Illinois
- John William Knowles -- --, 1749 March 21, 1838
- Asa Knowles -- --, 1766 December 0, 1823
Knowles Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Jane Knowles -- --, 1852 December 21, 1852 Illinois
- Bobby Dean Knowles -- --, 1958 October 3, 1997 Missouri
- Simon Knowles -- --, 1790 December 3, 1792 Maine
- William J. Knowles -- --, 1850 December 31, 1879 Indiana
- William Washington Knowles -- --, 1868 March 1, 1938
