Background
Knowles was born at Koskelle Estate, Badulla, in Ceylon on 7 June 1874, the son of Edwin Knowles and his wife, Martha Jane Bassett. His father died at sea, near Aden, on a voyage from England to Ceylon, on 11 July 1879.
Knowles was born at Koskelle Estate, Badulla, in Ceylon on 7 June 1874, the son of Edwin Knowles and his wife, Martha Jane Bassett. His father died at sea, near Aden, on a voyage from England to Ceylon, on 11 July 1879.
He came to Canada with his mother and siblings in 1891 and was educated at the University of Manitoba, where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws.
He served as curate (1905-1906) and rector (1906-1909) of Buffalo Lake. Incumbent of Kamsack (1909-1911). Diocesan Secretary (1911-1935).
Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Qu’Appelle (1909-1935).
Canon of the Pro-Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, Qu"Appelle (1914-1918), Chaplain to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (1918-1956), and Archdeacon of Qu’Appelle (1918-1935). He was consecrated as fifth Bishop of Qu"Appelle on 24 June 1935.
He retired in 1950, and spent his last years in Regina, Saskatchewan. He died on 27 October 1962.