Joseph Knowles (?–1840)

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    Died
    1840

    When did Joseph Knowles die? 1840.

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    Life story

    Joseph Knowles (?–1840) died in 1840. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.

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    Questions about Joseph Knowles

    When did Joseph Knowles die?

    Joseph Knowles died in 1840.

    Where is Joseph Knowles buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Joseph Knowles died?

    Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Joseph died.

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    1. Death

      1840

    2. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Joseph Knowles (?–1840)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-knowles-1840-40dfd951/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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