Joseph Alexander Knowles Sr.

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About Joseph Alexander Knowles Sr.

The Bahamas DNA Project records show that Joseph Alexander Knowles was born December 2, 1782 at The Crossing, Long Island, The Bahamas. He was the son of James Knowles and Hannah Campbell.

Around 1813, Joseph married Eleanor Newman, daughter of Arthur Newman and an unknown wife (previously believed to be Roxanna Remington or Elizabeth McKenzie). Together, they had three children:

  • James Alexander Knowles, b. November 10, 1812 at the Crossing, Long Island
  • Joseph Robert Knowles (known as Joseph Jr.), b. March 13, 1814 on Long Island
  • Elizabeth (or Isabella) Jane Knowles Darville, b. February 19, 1818 on Long Island

Joseph is believed to have died sometime between 1825 and 1850. Eleanor died on June 28, 1878 or 1879 on Long Island.

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Joseph Alexander Knowles Sr.'s Timeline

1782
December 2, 1782
The Crossing, Long Island, The Bahamas (Bahamas)
1812
November 10, 1812
November 10, 1812
The Crossing, Long Island, The Bahamas (Bahamas)
1814
March 13, 1814
Long Island, The Bahamas (Bahamas)
1815
1815
Long Island, Bahamas
1818
February 19, 1818
Long Island, The Bahamas (Bahamas)
1818
1818
1819
February 19, 1819