Searching for clues to Knowles roots going back to Scotland (settled in N. Ireland in Ballymena area). Does anyone have clan information - I believe ours was Campbell or clue to Knowles family. Grandfather William Knowles born in Ballymena, Ireland on Oct. 1, 1880; brothers David, mother: Martha Bleackley, father: William (a scutcher by trade). Brothers sisters (12 in all) were: David, Martha, Nancy, Sarah? rest. We Knowleses must be related in some way - we need to find the common root thread. Has anyone gone through the archieves from the Church of St. Patrick in Skerry and Rathcavan Parrish in County Antrim for clues? My father's name was Royal Ernest Knowles born 1912 in Hartford, NY. Thank you all of for any help you can provide.