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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 Frederick George Knowles -- --, 1882 April 0, 1964
- Harriet Emeline Knowles -- --, 1822 March 6, 1916 New York
- John Knowles -- --, 1789 April 23, 1842 New York
- Thomas Knowles -- --, 1810 January 11, 1889 England
- Daniel Knowles -- --, 1691 July 19, 1759 Rhode Island
Knowles Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John EMPTYNUL Knowles -- --, 1730 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- William EMPTYNUL Knowles -- --, 1732 December 1, 1820 Emptynul
- John EMPTYNUL Knowles -- --, 1673 November 3, 1757 Massachusetts
- Azuba EMPTYNUL Knowles -- --, 1714 Massachusetts
- Mary EMPTYNUL Knowles -- --, 1704 Massachusetts
