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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
- William Thomas Knowles -- --, 1866 May 23, 1941 Utah
- Jay Wesley Knowles -- --, 1899 January 1, 1935 Oregon
- William Knowles -- --, 1799 July 5, 1862 Virginia
- Annie Mabon Knowles -- --, 1911 June 21, 1963
- Augustus Knowles -- --, 1844 June 4, 1901 New Hampshire
Knowles Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Knowles -- --, 1823 December 30, 1887
- Mary Knowles -- --, 1702 May 17, 1744 Rhode Island
- Ruth Lorraine Knowles -- --, 1918 December 0, 1918 Colorado
- Betsy Jane Knowles -- --, 1834 March 25, 1922 Quebec
- George Knowles -- --, 1815 June 27, 1879
