Samuel KNOWLES: Darlene's Family Genealogy

1651 - 1737 (85 years)

Generation: 1

Samuel KNOWLES was born on 17 Sep 1651 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died on 19 Jun 1737 in Eastham, Barnstable Co., Massahusetts.

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Samuel Knowles was a very prominent citizen. He was many years a representative and selectman.

Samuel married Mercy FREEMAN in Dec 1679. Mercy (daughter of Major John FREEMAN and Mercy PRENCE) was born in Jul 1659 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA; died before 17 Apr 1745. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Lieut. Richard KNOWLES was born in Jul 1688; died about 1769.

Generation: 2

Lieut. Richard KNOWLES

(1.Samuel¹) was born in Jul 1688; died about 1769.

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Lieut. Richard Knowles, married Martha Cobb, daughter of James and Sarah Cobb of Barnstable, about 1712. He came to Chatham about 1719 and succeeded Capt. Ebenezer Hawes as the tavern-keeper of the place. he undoubtedly bought of Hawes the tavern and land adjoining owned by the latter, and carried on the business for many years. He was selectman three years and treasurer two years. He was active in local affairs, but appears to have lost his property in his old age. His wife died October 31, 1763, aged 81. He died about 1769, leaving no estate.

Richard married Martha COBB about 1712. Martha (daughter of James COBB and Sarah LEWIS) was born about 1682; died on 31 Oct 1763. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]