Ruth (Knowles) Oats (abt. 1721)

Born about 1721 in Maryland, Colonial America

Ancestors

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Biography

Ruth Knowles was the daughter of Edmund Knowles (bef.1686-abt.1762).

From Edmund Knowles (bef.1686-abt.1762)'s profile:

Edmund apparently died in early October, 1762 in Somerset County, Maryland. The appraisal of his personal estate was made 26 October 1762. The inventory of the estate was filed for probate 16 March 1763, by Richard Knowles, his son, as administrator. A copy of Edmund's will has previously been published in the KKNFA Special Edition Newsletter. After paying the debt of the descendent and other expenses of the estate, the balance was distributed with one-third going to his wife (no name provided), and the balance divided in seven equal shares. The heirs named were: George Oaks, Thomas Wilson, John Knowles, Ruth Knowles, Richard Knowles, Thomas Knowles and Edmund Knowles. Edmund's share was apparently for a son, Edmund, Jr. Edmund, Jr.'s share was held and secured according to the law, probably because he was no longer living in the area. George Oaks and Thomas Wilson were apparently son-in-laws married to the daughters of Edmund.^[1]

Research

http://www.knowlesss.org/knowles1.htm

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/44033215/descendants-of-edmund-old-silverhead-knowles-kknfaorg

Sources

1. ↑ Biographical Sketch Edmund "old Silverhead" Knowles, and A copy of Edmund's will has previously been published in the KKNFA Special Edition Newsletter.