Arthur George Washington Cannon1
M, b. 27 November 1870
| Birth* | Arthur George Washington Cannon was born on 27 November 1870 in home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of William Frederick Cannon and Elizabeth Walker.1 |
| Baptism | Arthur George Washington Cannon was baptized on 19 October 1871 in Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.394779,-63.789078; the officating clergyman was Rev. P. Prestwood.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of William Frederick Cannon in Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; also listed in the household were William's wife Elizabeth (Walker), and sons Lorenzo (age 16), Leslie (age 14), Hammond (age 12) and Arthur (age 10). William's occupation was listed as bookkeeper. His religion was listed as Church of England, while his wife and children were Presbyterian.2 |
Citations
- [S3520] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Arthur George Washington Cannon, Trinity United Church (Summerside) Record Book 1, Page 11.. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Arthur George Washington Cannon.
- [S3569] 1881 Canada Census - William F. Cannon, William Cannon Household #74, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 18, Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 1, Subdistrict E, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Arthur Richard Cannon1
M, b. 16 November 1872
| Name-Com | Arthur Richard Cannon is commonly known as Arthur.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 16 November 1872 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Thomas Compton Cannon and Amy Ellen Craswell.1 |
| Baptism | Arthur Richard Cannon was baptized on 22 September 1873 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J. H. Read.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Compton Cannon in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were his second wife, Elizabeth (Cameron), children by his first wife (Amy Ellen Craswell), Gertrude, Minnie, Maud, Arthur, Bertha & Fanny, and Ethel May by his second wife Elizabeth. The family religion was entered as Church of England. Thomas's origin was entered as Irish. His occupation was entered as Trader. Minnie, Maud and Arthur were going to school.2  |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Arthur Richard Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Elizabeth Anne Cameron in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed Elizabeth (age 31) were her daughter Ethel (age 11), and children of her late husband Thomas by his first wife, namely Gertrude (age 26), Minnie (age 22), Amy (age 20, Bertha (age 16), Frances (age 14) and Arthur (age 18). Elizabeth was a farmer & merchant, Gertrude a dress maker, Minnie a sales clerk, Amy a milliner, and Arthur a sales clerk. The family religion was Anglican.3 |
Citations
- [S3864] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Arthur Richard Cannon, St. Mary's Anglican Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 35., (22 Sept. 1873). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Arthur Richard Cannon.
- [S3861] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cannon Household #179, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Page 45, Lot 17, District Prince, subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6515] 1891 Canada Census - Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon, Household #55, 13 April, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, page 14, Lot 17, Prince County (District #134), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Avery C. Cannon1,2
M, b. 25 September 1866
| Birth* | Avery C. Cannon was born on 25 September 1866 in New Brunswick.1,3 |
| He was the son of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis Jr. (age 36) were his wife Elmira (age 39), their children Elenora/Leanora (age 13), Edgar (age 9), Cassie (age 7), Avery (age 4), Ada (age 2) & Minnie (age 1), and a likely unrelated Deborah Martin (age 31) and her two children, John (age 1) and Esther (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Closed Communion Baptist, his wife and children were Wesleyan Methodists, Deborah Martin & her children were Closed Communion Baptists. Deborah's marital status was not recorded, she was not able to read or write. She was recorded as "A Parish Charge", which probably means that she was not able to care for herself and children, and the parish had taken on the responsibility of caring for her.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 46) were his wife Elmira (age 48), their children Edgar (age 19), Avery (age 14), Ada (age 12), Minnie (age 10), Maud (age 8) and Cassie (age 17). Otis and Edgar were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 56) were his wife Elmira (age 59), their children Edgar (age 29), Avery (age 24) and Minnie (age 21). Otis was a farmer; no occupations were recorded for Edgar or Avery. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1901 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 66) were his wife Elmira (age 69), their children Edgar (age 39) and Avery (age 34). Otis was a farmer, Edgar was an Agent and Avery was a Master Mariner. The family religion was Baptist. They lived on the property adjacent to Fletcher Cannon, son of Mariner, nephew of Otis.3 |
Citations
- [S8305] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #107, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, page 31, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8324] 1891 Canada Census, Parish of Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #16, 9 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8325] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #14, 5 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8323] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #142, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
baby Cannon1
?, b. 10 February 1858
Citations
- [S6525] Baptismal Record - baby Cannon, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, St. James Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 27. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - baby Cannon.
Bertha Adaline Cannon1
F
| Name-Com | Bertha Adaline Cannon is commonly known as Bertha.2 |
| Birth* | She was born in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Compton Cannon and Amy Ellen Craswell.1 |
| Baptism | Bertha Adaline Cannon was baptized on 5 September 1875 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev.Thos. B. McLean.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Compton Cannon in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were his second wife, Elizabeth (Cameron), children by his first wife (Amy Ellen Craswell), Gertrude, Minnie, Maud, Arthur, Bertha & Fanny, and Ethel May by his second wife Elizabeth. The family religion was entered as Church of England. Thomas's origin was entered as Irish. His occupation was entered as Trader. Minnie, Maud and Arthur were going to school.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Bertha Adaline Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Elizabeth Anne Cameron in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed Elizabeth (age 31) were her daughter Ethel (age 11), and children of her late husband Thomas by his first wife, namely Gertrude (age 26), Minnie (age 22), Amy (age 20, Bertha (age 16), Frances (age 14) and Arthur (age 18). Elizabeth was a farmer & merchant, Gertrude a dress maker, Minnie a sales clerk, Amy a milliner, and Arthur a sales clerk. The family religion was Anglican.3 |
Citations
- [S3865] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Bertha Adaline Cannon, St. Mary's Anglican Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 41., (5 Sept. 1875). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Bertha Adaline Cannon.
- [S3861] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cannon Household #179, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Page 45, Lot 17, District Prince, subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6515] 1891 Canada Census - Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon, Household #55, 13 April, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, page 14, Lot 17, Prince County (District #134), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Bessie Ethel Cannon1
F, b. 25 March 1882
Citations
- [S8320] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Eva Lillian Cannon, 18 Feb. 1947, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18769, Code 1882-C-31.
Carl W. Cannon1
M, b. February 1892
| Birth* | Carl W. Cannon was born in February 1892 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia Coles Crossman.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Carl W. Cannon was enumerated on the census of June 1900 in the household of Joseph Charles Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Joseph (age 46) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 40), their children William (age 18), Mary (age 16), Carl (age 8) and Earl (age 6). [In this census he declared that he immigrated in 1879, which is incorrect as he and his young family were still in Prince Edward Island for the 1881 census.]1 |
Citations
- [S7525] 1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Joseph Charles Cannon household #86, June 1900, digital image of census page Roll 674, Page b5A, Enumeration District 1117, Family History Library microfilm 1240674, The National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., yU.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
Cassie Cannon1
F, b. 14 January 1864
| Birth* | Cassie Cannon was born on 14 January 1864 in New Brunswick.1,2 |
| She was the daughter of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis Jr. (age 36) were his wife Elmira (age 39), their children Elenora/Leanora (age 13), Edgar (age 9), Cassie (age 7), Avery (age 4), Ada (age 2) & Minnie (age 1), and a likely unrelated Deborah Martin (age 31) and her two children, John (age 1) and Esther (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Closed Communion Baptist, his wife and children were Wesleyan Methodists, Deborah Martin & her children were Closed Communion Baptists. Deborah's marital status was not recorded, she was not able to read or write. She was recorded as "A Parish Charge", which probably means that she was not able to care for herself and children, and the parish had taken on the responsibility of caring for her.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 46) were his wife Elmira (age 48), their children Edgar (age 19), Avery (age 14), Ada (age 12), Minnie (age 10), Maud (age 8) and Cassie (age 17). Otis and Edgar were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.3 |
| Marriage* | Cassie Cannon married Thomas Mark Pearson.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 14 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Mark Pearson in Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mark (age 34) were his wife Cassie Cannon (age 27), their daughter Minnie (age 1). Mark was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.5 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1901 in the household of Thomas Mark Pearson in Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mark (age 44) were his wife Cassie Cannon (age 37), their children Minnie (age 11), Leslie (age 9), Mary (age 4), Cassie (age 2) and Thomas (age 1). Mark was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
Citations
- [S8305] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #107, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, page 31, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8343] 1901 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Thomas Mark Pearson household #13, 4 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8323] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #142, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8339] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Thomas Edgar Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18901, Code 1900-801586.
- [S8344] 1891 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Thomas Mark Pearson household #50, 14 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8342] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Cassie Evelyn Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18792, Code 1898-P-29.
- [S8340] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Leslie Mark Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18781, Code 1891-P-22.
- [S8341] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Mary Ella Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18790, Code 1897-P-32.
Chandler Cannon1
M, b. 22 April 1840, d. 25 May 1913
| Birth* | Chandler Cannon was born on 22 April 1840 in New Brunswick.1,2 |
| He was the son of William Cannon and Ruxby Copp.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Chandler Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of William Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 39) were his wife Ruby Copp (age 36), their children Rebecca (age 14), Chandler (age 11) and Mary Ann (age 8). William was a farmer (proprietor).1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Chandler Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William Cannon in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 49) were his wife Ruxby (age 47), their children Chandler (age 21), Ruxby (age 10), Mary Ann (age 19) and Clarissa (age 5). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.3 |
| Census HeadHousehold | Chandler Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 31) was his wife Lavinia (age 30). Chandler was a farmer. They were both Closed Communion Baptists. In this census they declared themselves to be married, which brings into question the year of their marriage as shown on a public tree on Ancestry.ca, 2 years later.4 1871 Canada Census, Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Chandler Cannon, his wife Lavinia. |
| Marriage* | He married first Lavinia D. Huntley on 16 May 1873 in Coverdale Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.4,5,6 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Chandler Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Cannon in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 68), now widowed, were his son Chandler (age 41) and his wife Lavinia (age 39). William and Chandler were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.7 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Chandler Cannon was head of the household in the census of 10 April 1891 in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 48) were his wife Lavinia (age 47), their children Charles (age 7) and Stella (age 1). Chandler was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.5 1891 Canada Census, Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Chandler Cannon, his wife Lavinia, their children Charles and Stella. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 3 April 1901 in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 60) were his wife Lavinia (age 59), their son Charles (age 17), and an unrelated lodger, Calvin Reid (age 72). Chandler was a farmer, Charles a farmer's son. The family religion was Baptist.2 1901 Canada Census, Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Chandler Cannon, his wife Lavinia, their son Charles, and an unrelated lodger. |
| Marriage* | He married second Melinda Dunham on 20 February 1907 in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. Chandler was 65 years of age, widowed, a farmer, Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County. Melinda was 45 years of age, a widow, Baptist, living in Kent County.8 |
| Death* | Chandler Cannon died on 25 May 1913 in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 73.6 |
Citations
- [S8294] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_994, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8307] 1901 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #2 of Chandler Cannon, 3 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8312] 1861 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_999, page 75, number 1013, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8314] 1871 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Chandler Cannon household #61, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_10394, page 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8306] 1891 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #53 of Chandler Cannon, 10 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8308] Ancestry.com - Public Tree - Lavinia D. Huntley, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/7647559/person/-1059939383. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com - Public Tree - Lavinia D. Huntley.
- [S8309] 1881 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #39 of William Cannon, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 10, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8310] Chandler Cannon & Melinda Smith, (20 February 1907), Marriage Registration, Albert County, New Brunswick, PANB microfilm F15925, Code B4/1907, Number 1362 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
Charles Cannon1
M, b. 4 November 1750, d. 1822
Citations
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
- [S2504] Ancestry.ca - Keziah Davison - Family Data Collection - Individual Records, online www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Keziah Davison - Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
Charles Cannon1
M, b. 1789, d. 7 October 1829
Citations
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
Charles Cannon1
M, b. 19 March 1814, d. 17 March 1898
| Birth* | Charles Cannon was born on 19 March 1814 in Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Nelson Cannon and Mrs. Lane.1 |
| Marriage* | Charles Cannon married Mary Townsend Rayner, daughter of Edward Rayner of Travellers Rest and Mary Watson, on 18 January 1838 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "Charles Cannon (B) and Mary Rayner (S) were married by license the 18th Jany. 1838. In the presence of William Rayner and Frederick Cannon." [Charles was a nephew of Frederick Cannon.] They were married by A. V. G. Wiggins, recorded 24 July 1838.2 Marriage Record, Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner, 18 January 1838. Image courtesy of www.familysearch.org (LDS). |
| AltMarr | An alternate marriage date is on 21 January 1837.1,3 |
| (Witness) Marriage | Charles Cannon witnessed the marriage of Susanna (Susannah) Wallace and Samuel Cannon on 31 January 1843 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island;
Samuel Cannon (B)
Susanna Wallace (S)
Married by license 31 Jan 1843, by Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.
Witnesses Charles Cannon & William Tindall. Married by A.V.G. Wiggins. Recorded 14 Feb. 1844, R. Hodgson, Surrogate. (Marriage Book #2, 1839-1844, p. 293). They had ten children.4,5 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Charles Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 66) were his wife Mary Townsend Rayner (age 44), their son Isaac (age 35), his wife Martha Ann Ford (age 34), Isaac's brother William (Age 21), children of Isaac and Martha, Mary (age 9), Samuel (age 7), Charles (age 5) and Silas (age 1). Also in the household was Margaret Henry (age 28), a servant, and her daughter Margaret Ann Henry (age 7 months). Charles, Isaac and William were farmers. The Cannon family members were Methodists, margaret Henry and her daughter were Presbyterian.6 1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his wife Mary Townsend Rayner, their son Isaac, his wife Martha Ann Ford, their children Mary, Samuel, Charles and Silas, Isaac's brother William, and Margaret Henry with her daughter Margaret Ann Henry. |
| Death* | He died on 17 March 1898 at age 83.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80973,-64.07230.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Charles Cannon / Died / Mar. 17, 1898. / AEt. 84 / - / Gone but not / forgotten. | Also / his wife / Mary Cannon / Died / Oct. 2, 1900 / AEt. 85 / - / Gone but not / forgotten.3 Tombstone for Charles Cannon (1814-1898) and Mary Rayner (1815-1900). Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
- [S5155] Charles Cannon & Mary Rayner marriage, 18 January 1838, in Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866: unknown manuscript info, Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866.
- [S3767] Charles Cannon (1814-1898) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
- [S2225] Samuel Cannon & Susanna Wallace marriage, 31 Jan. 1843, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Marriage Book #2, 1839-1844, p. 293.
- [S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988). Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
- [S4709] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, Page 44, Family No. 180.
- [S5001] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon, Anglican Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 148.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon.
- [S4997] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon, St. James Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 22.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon.
- [S4710] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Edward Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 6.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Edward Cannon.
- [S4996] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 8.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon.
Charles Cannon1
M, b. 19 November 1875
| Birth* | Charles Cannon was born on 19 November 1875 in Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.901019,-63.981860.1 |
| He was the son of Isaac Cannon and Martha Ann Ford.1 |
| Baptism | Charles Cannon was baptized on 3 April 1876 in United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was A. Lucas.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 66) were his wife Mary Townsend Rayner (age 44), their son Isaac (age 35), his wife Martha Ann Ford (age 34), Isaac's brother William (Age 21), children of Isaac and Martha, Mary (age 9), Samuel (age 7), Charles (age 5) and Silas (age 1). Also in the household was Margaret Henry (age 28), a servant, and her daughter Margaret Ann Henry (age 7 months). Charles, Isaac and William were farmers. The Cannon family members were Methodists, margaret Henry and her daughter were Presbyterian.2 |
Citations
- [S4705] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Charles Cannon, United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 19.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Charles Cannon.
- [S4709] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, Page 44, Family No. 180.
Charles Cannon
M, b. 13 January 1836
| Birth* | Charles Cannon was born on 13 January 1836 in Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyons. |
| Alt-Birth | An alternate birth date is in 1829 in Prince Edward Island.2 |
| Alt-Birth2 | Another alternate birth date is circa 1842 in Prince Edward Island.3 |
| Marriage* | Charles Cannon married Mary Ann Munn.2 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Charles Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Ann (age 36), children Thomas (age 18), James (age 16), Nelson (age 14), Edgar (age 11) and Hammond/Ammon (age 7). There was also a household servant. Charles and son Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Anglican.3 1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his wife Mary Ann Munn, their children Thomas, James, Nelson, Edgar & Hammond, and Eliza Ann Smith, a servant. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 2 May 1891 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 52) were his sons Thomas (age 26) & Edgar (age 20), and a granddaughter Fannie (age 2). Parents of Fannie are not known at this time; she is possibly an illegitimate child of Thomas (ref. baptism record for a Frances Cannon,1889), parents recorded as Thomas Cannon and Catherine McInnis. Marital status for Charles was recorded as married, yet his wife was not enumerated; by the 1901 census he was a widower. Charles and Edgar were farmers, Thomas a house carpenter. There were also two lodgers, Eliza A. Smith (age 53) and George W. Smith (20), presumably mother & son. The household religion was Anglican.4 1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his sons Thomas and Edgar, a granddaughter Fannie, and two lodgers. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; for the first time his marital status was recorded as widowed. Included in the household with Charles (age 63) were his son Thomas (age 41), his wife Annie (age 31), their children Ida May (age 6), Annie (age 4) & William (age 2), and Charles's other son Edgar (age 32). Charles, Thomas and Edgar were farmers. The household religion was Anglican.1 1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his son Thomas, his wife Annie, their children Ida May, Annie & William, and Charles's other son Edgar. |
Citations
- [S6519] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #44, 1901, Microfilm page 6, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
- [S6517] 1881 Canada Census - Charles Cannon & Mary Ann Munn, Household #83, 1881, Microfilm Roll C_13162, page 21, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6518] 1891 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #179, 2 May 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6382, page 47, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6525] Baptismal Record - baby Cannon, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, St. James Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 27. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - baby Cannon.
- [S4998] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Jannet Josephine Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 16.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Jannet Josephine Cannon.
- [S6529] Baptism Record - James Sydney Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23, (11 November 1866). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - James Sydney Cannon.
- [S6528] Baptism Record - Frederick Nelson Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23, (11 November 1866). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Frederick Nelson Cannon.
- [S6527] Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 30, (15 August 1869). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon.
Charles Cannon1
M, b. 25 June 1836
| Baptism | Charles Cannon was baptized on 25 June 1836 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.1 |
| Birth* | He was born on 25 June 1836 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "George and Charles Cannon, twin sons of George Cannon of St. Eleanors, and Sarah Horan his wife, born 25th June 1836, bapt. same day. A.V.G. Wiggins."1 |
| He was the son of George Cannon and Sarah Horan.1 |
| Burial* | Charles Cannon was buried on 10 July 1836 He died about a week after his twin brother George. He is likely buried in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, P.E.I., but there is no stone.2 |
Citations
- [S5150] Birth Record - Charles Cannon, Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - Charles Cannon.
- [S5151] Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866, Burial Record - Charles Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Charles Cannon.
Charles Cannon1
M
Citations
- [S6898] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1903, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 163, (Martha Cannon, 28 April 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
Charles Cannon1
M, b. 9 September 1883
| Birth* | Charles Cannon was born on 9 September 1883 in New Brunswick, Canada.1,2 |
| He was the son of Chandler Cannon and Lavinia D. Huntley.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Charles Cannon was enumerated on the census of 10 April 1891 in the household of Chandler Cannon in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 48) were his wife Lavinia (age 47), their children Charles (age 7) and Stella (age 1). Chandler was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Charles Cannon was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of Chandler Cannon in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 60) were his wife Lavinia (age 59), their son Charles (age 17), and an unrelated lodger, Calvin Reid (age 72). Chandler was a farmer, Charles a farmer's son. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
Citations
- [S8306] 1891 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #53 of Chandler Cannon, 10 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8307] 1901 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #2 of Chandler Cannon, 3 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Charles Enis Cannon1
M, b. circa 1878
Citations
- [S7524] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Joseph Charles Cannon household #210, 1881, digital image of census page Roll C_13162, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Charles Watson Cannon1
M, b. 2 July 1886
| Name-Com | Charles Watson Cannon is commonly known as Charles Cannon.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 2 July 1886 in Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| He was the son of Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams.2 |
| Baptism | Charles Watson Cannon was baptized on 2 September 1886 in United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60546,-63.91452; the officiating clergyman was Edward Bell.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1891 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel (age 41) were his wife Adelaide (age 33), children Herbert (age 13), Fannie (age 12), Emily (age 9), Uriah (age 7) and Charles (age 5). Samuel's occupation was shoemaker. The family religion was Free Church.2 |
| (Witness) Immigration | Charles Watson Cannon immigrated with Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1893; children Emily, Uriah, Charles and Lulu accompanied their parents to Massachusetts.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Charles Watson Cannon was enumerated on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Samuel (age 51) were his wife Addie (age 42), children Emily (age 18), Uriah (age 16), Charles (age 14) and Lulu (age 9). Occupations were recorded as, Samuel "Edge Trimmer", Emily "Waiter Restaurant", Uriah "Ties up Boxes", Charles and Lulu both "At School".4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Charles Watson Cannon was enumerated on the census of 7 May 1910 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Samuel (age 63) were his wife Adelaide Williams (age 52), children Charles (age 23), Lulu (age 18), Uriah (age 25), his wife Nellie Bernard (age 24), their daughter Hazel (age 11 months). Samuel was no longer working. Uriah was a salesman in a provisions store, Charles was a box maker in a shoe box factory and Lulu was a saleswoman in an ice cream store.3 |
Citations
- [S7463] Baptism Record, Charles Watson Cannon, United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 3, (2 September 1886). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Charles W. Cannon.
- [S7459] 24 April, 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6383, Page 28, Family No. 6, Samuel Cannon household.
- [S7465] 7 May 1910 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Roll T624_608, Page 24B, Enumeration District 1111, Image 1137, Family History microfilm 1374621, household #46, of Samuel Cannon household.
- [S7464] 2 June 1900 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Family History microfilm 1240673, household #46, of Samuel Cannon household.
Charlotte Cannon1
F, b. 14 February 1822, d. 3 January 1909
| Birth* | Charlotte Cannon was born on 14 February 1822 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of George Cannon and Elizabeth Hiscock.1 |
| Baptism | Charlotte Cannon was baptized on 21 March 1824 in Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officating clergyman was Rev. J.C. Jenkins.2 |
| Marriage* | She married James Howards on 22 January 1847 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; they were married "under License from the Lieutenant Governor", by Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins, recorded 5 July 1848. Witnesses were George Cannon and John Cannon. James was a widower when he married Charlotte.3,4 Marriage Registration, James Howards & Charlotte Cannon. |
| Death* | Charlotte Cannon died on 3 January 1909 at age 86.4 |
| Burial* | She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Cornwall, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
Citations
- [S3513] Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 11, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Charlotte Cannon, (21 March 1824) . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Charlotte Cannon.
- [S3514] Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 136, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Charlotte Cannon, (29 September 1839) . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Charlotte Cannon.
- [S6910] Unknown spouses' names, (22 January 1847), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1844-1850), Page 368, Image 189, James Howards & Charlotte Cannon , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
Charlotte L. J. Cannon1,2
F, b. 12 August 1839, d. 4 December 1881
| Birth* | Charlotte L. J. Cannon was born on 12 August 1839 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyons.1 |
| Baptism | Charlotte L. J. Cannon was baptized on 29 September 1839 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; the officating clergyman was Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.1 |
| (Witness) Marriage | She witnessed the marriage of Mary Ann Cannon and John C. McPherson on 19 March 1857 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; "John C. McPherson Bachelor of Lot 8 and Mary Ann Cannon Spinster of St. Eleanors Lot 17, were married by license at St. Eleanors on Thursday the nineteenth day of March 1857. By me Herbert Read, Rector. Witnesses - Neill McPherson, Charlotte Cannon, Thomas Cannon, George Cannon."3 |
| Marriage* | Charlotte L. J. Cannon married Frederick McKenzie before 2 September 1870 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.4,2 |
| Death* | Charlotte L. J. Cannon died on 4 December 1881 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 42;
Obituary: "Entered into rest, Dec. 4, 1881, at Hartford, Conn., Charlotte L. J., beloved wife of F. McKenzie. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Cannon, of St. Eleanors, and had a great many relatives and friends in this province." [The Examiner, 19 Dec. 1881]2 |
Citations
- [S3514] Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 136, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Charlotte Cannon, (29 September 1839) . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Charlotte Cannon.
- [S5833] Obituary - Charlotte Cannon, The Examiner, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 19 Dec. 1881, page 2, column 3. Hereinafter cited as The Examiner.
- [S5258] John C. McPherson & Mary Ann Cannon marriage, in Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors: p. 289, St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983,-63.811033. Hereinafter cited as Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors.
- [S6303] Married - Frederick McKenzie & Charlotte Cannon, The Islander, Charlottetown, 2 Sept. 1870, Page 3. Hereinafter cited as Islander.
Child Cannon1
?, b. 23 December 1828
Citations
- [S6880] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1845, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 132, (Child Cannon, 23 December 1828). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
Clara J. Cannon1
F, b. circa 1859
| Birth* | Clara J. Cannon was born circa 1859 in New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Clara J. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Otis (age 27) were his wife Elmira (age 29), their children Leanora (age 4), Clara (age 2) and Jane (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Baptist, Elmira and their children were Methodists. Otis, his brother Mariner and their father Otis Sr. lived on adjacent farms.1 |
Citations
- [S8301] 1861 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #93, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-999, page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Clarissa Cannon1
F, b. circa 1856
| Birth* | Clarissa Cannon was born circa 1856 in New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of William Cannon and Ruxby Copp.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Clarissa Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William Cannon in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 49) were his wife Ruxby (age 47), their children Chandler (age 21), Ruxby (age 10), Mary Ann (age 19) and Clarissa (age 5). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.1 |
Citations
- [S8312] 1861 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_999, page 75, number 1013, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
David Walker Cannon1,2
M, b. 7 August 1870, d. 1 December 1882
| Name-Com | David Walker Cannon is commonly known as David; 'David' was the given name entered in the 1881 census return, however his tombstone inscription has 'D. Walker.3' |
| Birth* | He was born on 7 August 1870.4 |
| He was the son of John Cannon and Catherine Walker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | David Walker Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of John Cannon in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in John's household were his wife Catherine (Walker), sons George, William, Fredrick, David & Frank, and daughter Jenette. John's religion was Baptist, while all other members of the family were Presbyterian. John was a farmer, George a farmer's son.3 |
| Death* | David Walker Cannon died on 1 December 1882 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 12;
Obituary: "Died - At St. Eleanors, on Friday the 1st inst., of diphtheria, David Walker, fourth son of John Cannon, aged 12 years, 3 months and 24 days." [Weekly Examiner, 9 Dec. 1882]
Deaths - "At St. Eleanors, Friday, the 1st inst. of Diphtheria, David Walker, forth (sic) son of John Cannon, aged 12 years, 3 months, 24 days. Affliction some with patience bare / Physicians were in vain / till God was pleased to give him ease / And free him of his pain." [Summerside Journal, July 7, 1882]4,5,1,2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40459,-63.77694.
Inscription: In memory of / John Cannon / Died / Oct. 21, 1889. / AEt. 69. / Also his son / D. Walker / Died / Dec. 1, 1882. / AEt. 12. / He shall swallow up death in victory and the / Lord God will wipe away / tears from off all faces / CANNON.
Left Side: F.W. Cannon / 1864-1940 / His wife / Margaret Stewart / 1876-1962.
Right Side: Catherine / Walker / Wife of / John Cannon / 1835-1907.
Back: In Memory of / Gertrude R. Mason / Beloved wife of / F.W. Cannon / Died / Nov. 21, 1898 / AEt. 34.1 Tombstone, John Cannon (1820-1889) and family members, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Left inscription detail.  Right inscription detail.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S3486] Cemetery Marker: John Cannon, John Cannon Tombstone transcription; David A. Walker, 2001.
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
- [S3500] 1881 Canada Census - John Cannon, John Cannon Household #189, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 48, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 1, Subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S5828] Obituary - David Walker Cannon, Weekly Examiner, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 9 December 1882, page 3, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Weekly Examiner.
- [S6304] Obituary - David Walker Cannon, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 7 December 1882, page 3, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Summerside Journal.
Earl M. Cannon1
M, b. May 1894
| Birth* | Earl M. Cannon was born in May 1894 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..1 |
| He was the son of Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia Coles Crossman.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Earl M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of June 1900 in the household of Joseph Charles Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Joseph (age 46) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 40), their children William (age 18), Mary (age 16), Carl (age 8) and Earl (age 6). [In this census he declared that he immigrated in 1879, which is incorrect as he and his young family were still in Prince Edward Island for the 1881 census.]1 |
Citations
- [S7525] 1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Joseph Charles Cannon household #86, June 1900, digital image of census page Roll 674, Page b5A, Enumeration District 1117, Family History Library microfilm 1240674, The National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., yU.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
Early Cannon1
F, b. May 1903
Citations
- [S4886] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Library & Archives Canada Page 12, Line 25, Family #105, Samuel Cannon.
Earnest E. Cannon1
M, b. circa 1883
| Birth* | Earnest E. Cannon was born circa 1883.2 |
| He was the son of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Wright.1 |
| Burial* | Earnest E. Cannon was buried in United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60512,-63.91445. No birth or death inscribed on the tombstone, only that he was 7 years old. large square marble stone.
Inscription: In Loving Memory Of / Joseph S. Cannon / Born 1857 Died 1928 / His Wife / Arabella Wright / Born 1863 Died 1944 / Sleep on beloved / Sleep and take thy rest / We love thee well / But Jesus loves thee best / Sleep on, sleep on, sleep on. / CANNON. Back: Also Children / Earnest E. / Aged 7 yrs. / Edward Bell / Aged 3 yrs. / Jesus suffer little children / to come unto me.1 Tombstone for Joseph Samuel Cannon (1857-1928) and Arabella Wright (1863-1944), and two children. United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Back inscription detail, their children Earnest and Edward. |
Citations
- [S3739] Joseph S. Cannon (1857-1928) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
- [S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 155. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
Edgar Cannon1
M, b. 1 September 1861
| Birth* | Edgar Cannon was born on 1 September 1861 in New Brunswick.1,2 |
| He was the son of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis Jr. (age 36) were his wife Elmira (age 39), their children Elenora/Leanora (age 13), Edgar (age 9), Cassie (age 7), Avery (age 4), Ada (age 2) & Minnie (age 1), and a likely unrelated Deborah Martin (age 31) and her two children, John (age 1) and Esther (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Closed Communion Baptist, his wife and children were Wesleyan Methodists, Deborah Martin & her children were Closed Communion Baptists. Deborah's marital status was not recorded, she was not able to read or write. She was recorded as "A Parish Charge", which probably means that she was not able to care for herself and children, and the parish had taken on the responsibility of caring for her.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 46) were his wife Elmira (age 48), their children Edgar (age 19), Avery (age 14), Ada (age 12), Minnie (age 10), Maud (age 8) and Cassie (age 17). Otis and Edgar were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 56) were his wife Elmira (age 59), their children Edgar (age 29), Avery (age 24) and Minnie (age 21). Otis was a farmer; no occupations were recorded for Edgar or Avery. The family religion was Baptist.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1901 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 66) were his wife Elmira (age 69), their children Edgar (age 39) and Avery (age 34). Otis was a farmer, Edgar was an Agent and Avery was a Master Mariner. The family religion was Baptist. They lived on the property adjacent to Fletcher Cannon, son of Mariner, nephew of Otis.2 |
Citations
- [S8305] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #107, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, page 31, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8325] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #14, 5 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8323] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #142, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8324] 1891 Canada Census, Parish of Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #16, 9 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Edgar Alonso Cannon1
M, b. 3 April 1869, d. 1940
| Name-Com | Edgar Alonso Cannon is commonly known as Edgar Cannon.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 3 April 1869 in residence, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Charles Cannon and Mary Ann Munn.1,2 |
| Alt-Birth | An alternate birth date is on 12 April 1869 in Prince Edward Island.4,3 |
| Baptism | Edgar Alonso Cannon was baptized on 15 August 1869 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was Rev. R. W. Dyer.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Ann (age 36), children Thomas (age 18), James (age 16), Nelson (age 14), Edgar (age 11) and Hammond/Ammon (age 7). There was also a household servant. Charles and son Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Anglican.5 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edgar Alonso Cannon was enumerated on the census of 2 May 1891 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 52) were his sons Thomas (age 26) & Edgar (age 20), and a granddaughter Fannie (age 2). Parents of Fannie are not known at this time; she is possibly an illegitimate child of Thomas (ref. baptism record for a Frances Cannon,1889), parents recorded as Thomas Cannon and Catherine McInnis. Marital status for Charles was recorded as married, yet his wife was not enumerated; by the 1901 census he was a widower. Charles and Edgar were farmers, Thomas a house carpenter. There were also two lodgers, Eliza A. Smith (age 53) and George W. Smith (20), presumably mother & son. The household religion was Anglican.6 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edgar Alonso Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; for the first time his marital status was recorded as widowed. Included in the household with Charles (age 63) were his son Thomas (age 41), his wife Annie (age 31), their children Ida May (age 6), Annie (age 4) & William (age 2), and Charles's other son Edgar (age 32). Charles, Thomas and Edgar were farmers. The household religion was Anglican.4 |
| Marriage* | Edgar Alonso Cannon married Catherine Murray.2 |
| Death* | Edgar Alonso Cannon died in 1940.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in St. Peters Anglican Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81969,-64.06120.
Inscription: CANNON / Edgar E. Cannon / 1869 - 1940 / His Wife / Catherine Murray / 1870 - 1937 / They are not dead who live in / The hearts they leave behind.3 Tombstone, Edgar E. Cannon (1869-1940), his wife Catherine Murray (1870-1937). St. Peters Anglican Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S6527] Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 30, (15 August 1869). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon.
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
- [S6514] Marker - Edgar E. Cannon & Catherine Murray, Edgar E. Cannon & Catherine Murray tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 5 July 2010.
- [S6519] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #44, 1901, Microfilm page 6, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6517] 1881 Canada Census - Charles Cannon & Mary Ann Munn, Household #83, 1881, Microfilm Roll C_13162, page 21, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S6518] 1891 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #179, 2 May 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6382, page 47, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Edith Cannon1
F, b. 9 June 1893, d. 15 May 1984
| Birth* | Edith Cannon was born on 9 June 1893 in Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| She was the daughter of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Wright.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edith Cannon was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household with Joseph (Age 43) were his wife Arabella (age 37), sons William (age 15), George (age 9), Marshall (age 4), Harry (age 2) & Laurence (age 7 months), and daughters Idella (age 11) & Edith (age 7), and Joseph's father Samuel (age 81). Joseph and son William were farmers. The household religion was Methodist.1 |
| Marriage* | Edith Cannon married James Edward McNevin on 14 December 1910; he was a harness maker, and served in World War I. They had two children. After the war, they separated. He went to Alberta to live and died there. Edith and the two children moved to Braintree, Massachusetts.2 |
| Death* | Edith Cannon died on 15 May 1984 at age 90.2 |
Citations
- [S3494] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #115, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
Edith G. Cannon1,2
F, b. 5 September 1893
| Birth* | Edith G. Cannon was born on 5 September 1893 in New Brunswick, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Fletcher Bert Cannon and Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edith G. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1901 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Fletcher (age 44) were his wife Dorcas (age 43), their children Robert (age 9), Edith (age 7), Rollin (age 5), Aldran (age 3) & George (age 1), and Fletcher's parents Mariner Cannon (age 78) & Eliza Smith (age 74). Fletcher and Mariner were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.1 |
| (Witness) Immigration | Edith G. Cannon immigrated with Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1902; Dorcas immigrated one year later than her husband, along with all of their New Brunswick born children, and Fletcher's father.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edith G. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Fletcher (age 53) were his wife Dorcas (age 51), their children Robert (age 18), Edith (age 16), Rollin (age 14), Aldran (age 12), George (age 10), Elizabeth (age 6), and Fletcherwidowed father Mariner Cannon (age 87). Fletcher was a general farmer.2 |
| Marriage* | Edith G. Cannon married Merrill H. Wheeler, son of Walter A. Wheeler and Mary A. Wedge, on 18 September 1913 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Merrill was 22 years old, a bachelor, farmer, living in Rutland. Edith was 20 years old, a spinster, "at home", living in Rutland.3 Marriage Record, Merrill H. Wheeler and Edith G. Cannon, 18 September 1913, recorded 1 October 1913. |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edith G. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1940 in the household of Merrill H. Wheeler in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Merrill (age 49) were his wife Edith Cannon (age 46), their children Grace (age 25) and Rollin (age 19), Edith's mother Dorcas (McDonald) Cannon (age 81) and Edith's brother George Cannon (age 40). Merrill was a bus driver for the public school, Grace was a public school teacher and George was a labourer.4 |
Citations
- [S8329] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Fletcher Cannon household #15, 5 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8332] 1910 Canada Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Fletcher Cannon household #94, 4 May 1910, digital copy of original image NARA Film T624_629, page 11B, FHL film 1374642, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8335] Merrill H. Wheeler & Edith G. Cannon, (18 September 1913), Massachusetts Marriages 1841-1915, Certificate Number 8291, GS Film Number 2409946, Digital Folder Number 4329371 , Image Number 00536. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriages.
- [S8336] 1940 US Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Merrill H. Wheeler household #89, 7 June 1920, digital copy of original image NARA Film T627_1653, page 5A, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Edith Hannah Cannon1,2
F, b. circa 1863, d. 20 November 1887
| Birth* | Edith Hannah Cannon was born circa 1863 in New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of Mariner Cannon and Elizabeth Travis Smith.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edith Hannah Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Mariner Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mariner (age 48) were his wife Eliza (age 44), their children Fletcher (age 14), Annie (age 12), Hannah (age 8), Cecelia (age 3) & Lucy (age 2), and Ann (age 66), widow and second wife of Mariner's father Otis Cannon Sr. Mariner was a farmer. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist.1 |
| Name-Com | Edith Hannah Cannon is commonly known as Hannah Cannon in 1871.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Mariner Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mariner (age 59) were his wife Eliza (age 55), their children Fletcher (age 24), Annie (age 22), Edith Hannah (age 18), inez Cecelia (age 13) & Lucy (age 12). Mariner & Fletcher were farmers. Annie was a dress maker. The family religion was Methodist.2 |
| Name-Com | Edith Hannah Cannon is commonly known as Edith Cannon in 1881.2 |
| Death* | She died on 20 November 1887 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; Obituary: "Died New Horton (Albert Co.) 20 ult., Edith Cannon, daughter of Mariner Cannon, age 25."3 |
Citations
- [S8321] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #108, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_10394, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8322] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #143, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8326] Death - Edith Cannon, Chignecto Post, Sackville, New Brunswick, 1 December 1887, Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Vol. 68, Number 3125. Hereinafter cited as Chignecto Post.
Edward Bell Cannon1
M
| Edward Bell Cannon was the son of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Wright.1 |
| Burial* | Edward Bell Cannon was buried in United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60512,-63.91445. No birth or death inscribed on the tombstone, only that he was 3 years old. large square marble stone.
Inscription: In Loving Memory Of / Joseph S. Cannon / Born 1857 Died 1928 / His Wife / Arabella Wright / Born 1863 Died 1944 / Sleep on beloved / Sleep and take thy rest / We love thee well / But Jesus loves thee best / Sleep on, sleep on, sleep on. / CANNON. Back: Also Children / Earnest E. / Aged 7 yrs. / Edward Bell / Aged 3 yrs. / Jesus suffer little children / to come unto me.1Tombstone for Joseph Samuel Cannon (1857-1928) and Arabella Wright (1863-1944), and two children. United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail, their children Earnest and Edward. |
Citations
- [S3739] Joseph S. Cannon (1857-1928) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
Eliza Jane Cannon1
F, b. 28 February 1861
Citations
- [S6885] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1871, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 248, (Eliza Jane Cannon, 11 Dec 1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
Elizabeth Cannon1
F, b. 24 February 1857
| Birth* | Elizabeth Cannon was born on 24 February 1857 in Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; "Elizabeth daughter of Nelson & Julia Cannon, Shediac, N.B. Born Feb. 29, 1857. Bapt. Dec. 11th 1864. J.H. Read."1 |
| She was the daughter of Nelson Cannon and Julia.1 |
| Baptism | Elizabeth Cannon was baptized on 11 December 1864 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; they were living in Shediac, New Brunswick at the time of Elizabeth's birth.1 |
Citations
- [S3934] Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Cannon, Acc. 2630, p. 248. Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866 - Public Records & Archives Office, P.E.I.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Cannon.
Elizabeth Cannon1
F, b. circa 1820, d. 26 February 1865
Citations
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
Elizabeth Cannon1
F
Citations
- [S6896] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1896, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 50, (Joseph Cannon, 4 November 1878). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
Elizabeth Cannon1
F, b. 1805, d. 22 November 1889
| Father | George Cannon b. c 1777, d. 3 Jul 1861; This link was established from the witnesses at the marriage of Sophia Cannon, which included Edward Rayner, assumed to be her brother-in-law, married to Elizabeth Cannon2 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Hiscock2 b. c 1778, d. 2 May 1851 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth Cannon was born in 1805 in Prince Edward Island.3,4 |
| She was the daughter of George Cannon and Elizabeth Hiscock.2 |
| Alt-Birth | An alternate birth date is in 1810 in Prince Edward Island.3 |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth Cannon married Edward Rayner, son of Edward Rayner, after 29 January 1828 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; this was the date of the marriage license.1 |
| Probate | Elizabeth Cannon petitioned the Probate Court on 26 March 1842 in Prince Edward Island.5_rayner.jpg "Petition of Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner to the Probate Court, 26 March 1842. Copy of original document. Courtesy of Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Accession HFG Rayner.") Petition of Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner to the Probate Court, 26 March 1842. Copy of original document. Courtesy of Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Accession HFG Rayner.  |
| Marriage* | She married second James Wood Sr. on 25 January 1843 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, the officiating clergyman was Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins.
"James Wood (B), Elizabeth Cannon (W), 25 January 1843, by License. Witnesses: William Rayner, Samuel Cannon. By A. V. G. Wggins, Clk. Recorded 14 Feb. 1844." Samuel Cannon and James Wood were shoemakers (1861 census). Chances are that Samuel introduced his now widowed sister Elizabeth to James.6,7,4 Marriage Register, James Wood and Elizabeth Cannon. |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of James Wood Sr. in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the 1861 census listed only names of the head of household. This family was enumerated as follows: 1861 Census, Lot 19, James Wood(s), shoemaker.
2 males 6-16 (Artemas and James Jr.)
1 male 16-21 (Edwin)
1 male 21-40 (James Sr.)
1 female 6-16 (Sophia)
1 female 16-21 (Elizabeth A.),
1 female 45-60 (Elizabeth Cannon). Total 7, Number married 3, Number single 4, Number married in the past year 1. James was leasing a 60 acre farm from Andrew T. Todd. [The identity of the third married person is unknown. Elizabeth A. was the eldest, but she didn't marry John Malcolm Stewart until the following year.]8 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James Wood Sr. in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 64) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 71), son James (age 27) and Elizabeth Anne (age 12), possibly a granddaughter. James Sr. was a shoemaker, James Jr. a farmer. James Sr. was Anglican, the remainder of the family Bible Christian.3 |
| Death* | Elizabeth Cannon died on 22 November 1889.4 |
| Burial* | She was buried in United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67326,-63.11514.
Inscription: Father Mother / James Wood / Died / Dec. 25, 1890 / AEt. 74. / Also his wife / Elizabeth Cannon / Died / Nov. 22, 1889 / AEt. 84 / Blessed are the dead / who die in the Lord.4 Tombstone, James Wood (1817-1890) and Elizabeth Cannon (1810-1888). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S3910] PEIGS, translator, "Vital Statistics, Volume ML, 1824-1831" ( PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547). Hereinafter cited as "Vital Statistics."
- [S7515] Nathan H. Mair, "The Cannon Family of Lot 17, Prince Edward Island", January 2011 (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "The Cannon Family of Lot 17."
- [S7160] 1881 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, page 15, family No. 62, James Wood.
- [S7158] Cemetery Marker, West Devon United Church Cemetery, James Wood & Elizabeth Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.
- [S7294] Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner, Petition of Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner to the Probate Court Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Wood folder, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Petition of Elizabeth Rayner.
- [S7292] James Wood & Elizabeth Cannon marriage, 25 January 1843, in R.G. 19, Vital Statistics, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries 3 Marriage Registers, Vol. 2 (1839-1844), Marriage Book 2, 1839-1844, page 293, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as R.G. 19, Vital Statistics.
- [S6912] Douglas Knox, "On-line Family Records - Elizabeth Cannon & James Wood" (Ancestry.ca). Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Family Records - Elizabeth Cannon & James Wood."
- [S7171] 1861 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll M-896-897, page 2, James Wood Sr.
- [S7293] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 63, (21 December, William Rayner). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7416] Baptism Record, George Rayner/Rainer, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 85, (13 March 1831). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, George Rayner.
- [S7453] Elaine Howes, "The Descendants of William Ellis & Hannah Tawton" . Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of William Ellis."
- [S7414] Baptism Record, Louisa Rayner, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (18 November 1837). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Louisa Rayner.
- [S7415] Baptism Record, Edward Rayner/Rainer, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Edward Rayner.
- [S6853] Ancestry.ca Family Trees, digital copy of baptism record, Alfred Rayner, (4 January 1840). Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
- [S6913] Certificate of Registration of Death - Elizabeth A. (Wood) Stewart, on-line digital copy of certificate File #049336, PANB Film F18952, Volume 49, Regn 49336 (filed 31 January 1922), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Elizabeth A. (Wood) Stewart.
- [S7163] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 30, (20 May 1850, Edwin Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7167] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 30, (20 May 1850, Sophia Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7161] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 31, (8 May 1855, Artemas Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7162] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 41, (22 February 1853, James Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
Elizabeth A. Cannon1
F, b. circa 1904
| Birth* | Elizabeth A. Cannon was born circa 1904 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..1 |
| She was the daughter of Fletcher Bert Cannon and Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth A. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Fletcher (age 53) were his wife Dorcas (age 51), their children Robert (age 18), Edith (age 16), Rollin (age 14), Aldran (age 12), George (age 10), Elizabeth (age 6), and Fletcherwidowed father Mariner Cannon (age 87). Fletcher was a general farmer.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth A. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 7 February 1920 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon in Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Fletcher (age 63) were his wife Dorcas (age 62) and daughter Elizabeth (age 15). Fletcher was a packer in a chair shop.2 |
Citations
- [S8332] 1910 Canada Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Fletcher Cannon household #94, 4 May 1910, digital copy of original image NARA Film T624_629, page 11B, FHL film 1374642, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8334] 1920 US Census, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Fletcher Cannon household #322, 7 June 1920, digital copy of original image NARA Film T625_749, page 13A, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Elizabeth Anne Cannon1
F, b. 21 July 1828
Citations
- [S6884] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1869, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 65, (Elizabeth Anne Cannon, 7 April 1829). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
Elizabeth Jane Cannon1,2
F, b. 14 March 1844, d. 27 October 1904
| Birth* | Elizabeth Jane Cannon was born on 14 March 1844 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.1,2 |
| Baptism | Elizabeth Jane Cannon was baptized in September 1844 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. John Marshall.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 14 January 1861 in the household of Samuel Cannon in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; this census names only heads of households. Included in the household with Samuel (Males age 21-46) were his son Joseph Samuel (Males Under 5 years), wife Susannah (Females 21-46), daughters Sarah Stapley (Females 5-16) and Elizabeth Jane (Females 16-21). Samuel's occupation was listed as shoemaker. This family was greatly reduced in number by a fire four years earlier that took the lives of five of their children.4 |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth Jane Cannon married William Ellis, son of James Ellis and Marion McArthur, in 1866; they had ten children.5 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Ellis in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 40) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 38), their children George (age 14), Robert (age 13), Samuel (age 11), Susannah (age 9), Jane (age 8), Frederick (age 3) and Charlotte (age 1). William was a ship carpenter. George, Robert, Samuel and Susannah were at school. The family religion was Methodist.6 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 10 April 1891 in the household of William Ellis in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 50) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 47), their children Frederick (age 14), Mary (age 11) and Emma (age 8). William was a carpenter. The family religion was Methodist.7 |
| Emigration* | Elizabeth Jane Cannon and William Ellis emigrated in 1897 from Prince Edward Island, Canada; they settled in Watertown, Massachusetts. They were preceded by their son Samuel, in 1888, and Charlotte, in 1895.8,9,10 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elizabeth Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 11 June 1900 in the household of William Ellis in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with William (age 59) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 55), their children Samuel (age 30), Charlotte (age 20) and Emma (age 17). William was a ship carpenter, Samuel a carpenter, Charlotte and Emma were shoe makers.8 |
| Residence* | Elizabeth Jane Cannon and William Ellis lived in 1904 in 46 Riverside St., Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..2 |
| Death* | Elizabeth Jane Cannon died on 27 October 1904 in Waltham Hospital, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., at age 60; cause of death was cancer. The informant for her death certificate was her husband, William Ellis.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried on 1 November 1904 in United (Methodist) Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60510,-63.91443.
Inscription: Father & Mother / William Ellis / Died May 3, 1908 / AET. 65. / His Wife / Elizabeth Cannon / Died Oct. 27, 1904 / AET. 60 / ELLIS.2,5 Tombstone for William Ellis (1843-1908) and Elizabeth Cannon (1844-1904). United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S2836] Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon, Record Book 1, Page 7, (1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon.
- [S6998] Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, Elizabeth Jane (Cannon) Ellis entry, , FamilySearch.org, Volume 94, Page 297, Film Number 2069925, Digital Folder Number 4292340, Image Number 1058, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915.
- [S2836] Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon, Record Book 1, Page 7: Book #1, p. 7, (1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon.
- [S4230] 14 Jan. 1861 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll M896-897, Page 2, Source Citation: Year: 1861; Census Place: Township/Lot 4, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: M-896-897; Page: 2
Source Information:
Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1861 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
Appreciation is expressed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for providing the 1861 Canada Census Index.
- [S3740] William Ellis (1843-1908) & Elizabeth Cannon (1844-1904) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
- [S6999] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince Edward Island, William Ellis household #137, 1881, digital image of census page Roll C-13162, Page 32, District Number 1, Subdistrict L, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S7000] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince Edward Island, William Ellis household #31, 10 April 1891, digital image of census page Roll T-6383, Page 9, District Number 134, Subdistrict Lot 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S7001] 1900 US Census, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, William Ellis household #380, 11 June 1900, digital image of census page Roll 667, Page 18A, Enumeration District 988, Family History Library microfilm 1240667, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S7008] 1910 US Census, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Frederick J. Reck/Wreck household #438, 27 April 1910, digital image of census page Roll T624_607, Page 21B, Enumeration District 1057, Image 127, Family History Library microfilm 1374620, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S7007] 1920 US Census, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Frederick J. Reck household #25, 17 & 19 January 1920, digital image of census page Roll T625_719, Page 2A, Enumeration District 489, Image 759, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 149. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
- [S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 150. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
Elwin L. Cannon1
M, b. 1898
Citations
- [S6314] 1910 US Census - Lorenzo Cannon, household of Lorenzo M. Cannon, 1910, microfilm image Roll T624_588, Page 6A, Enumeration District 0486, Image 803, FHL Number 1374601, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
Emily Cannon1
F, b. 1829, d. 16 October 1872
Citations
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
Emily Cannon1
F, b. 1 February 1841, d. 14 January 1928
| Birth* | Emily Cannon was born on 1 February 1841 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner.1 |
| Baptism | Emily Cannon was baptized on 17 October 1841 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was A.V.G. Wiggins.1 |
| Alt-Birth | An alternate birth date is on 1 September 1840; this date was inscribed on her tombstone, recorded here as incorrect.2 |
| Marriage* | She married Silas Rayner on 20 February 1865 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Silas Rayner (B), Emily Cannon (S), Married 20 February 1865, by Banns, by Rev. R. Dyer. Witnesses: J. W. Rayner, Charles Cannon, G. O. Cannon, Thomas Cannon, John Oliver. Recorded 8 July 1865, C. Irving, surrogate.3,2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Emily Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Silas Rayner in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 49) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 49), their children, Mary, widowed (age 24), James (age 22), Joseph (age 17), Emily (age 15), Archibald (age 13), Eliza (age 11) and Irene (age 8). Silas and James were farmers, Joseph was a fisherman. The family religion was entered as Christian, likely Bible Christian.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Emily Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Silas Rayner in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 70) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 69), their son Archibald (age 37), his wife Belle (age 29), their children Hazel (age 5), George (age 4), Charles (age 3) and Olive (age 1). Occupation's were entered as Income" for Silas and "Farmer" for Archibald. The household religion was recorded simply as "Christian".5 |
| Death* | Emily Cannon died on 14 January 1928 at age 86.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90618,-64.03522.
Inscription: In loving memory of / Mother / Emily Cannon / Born / Sept. 1, 1840, / Died / Jan. 14, 1928. | Father / Silas Rayner / Born / April 9, 1840 / Died / June 2, 1924. // Asleep in Jesus / RAYNER.2 Tombstone, Emily Cannon (1840-1928) & Silas Rayner (1840-1924). Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S5001] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon, Anglican Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 148.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon.
- [S7316] Transcription, Greenmount Cemetery, Emily Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.
- [S7454] Unknown spouses' names, (20 February, 1865), Marriage Registration, Silas Rayner & Emily Cannon, PARO Master Name Index, Phase 2, Reel #20 (library of David Walker), Marriage Book 2, 1839-1844, page 293. , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Rayner/Cannon.
- [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
- [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
- [S7320] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 21,, (10 December 1865), Charles Eneas Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7317] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 25,, (21 July 1867), Mary Amanda Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7318] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 29,, (7 June 1869), Benjamin Isaac Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7321] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 34,, (23 April 1871), James Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7319] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 40,, (1 June 1873), Charles Cannon Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
Emily Hilda Cannon1
F, b. 29 May 1902
Citations
- [S4920] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Hilda Cannon, Book #1, Page 162, United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Hilda Cannon.
- [S6327] Cemetery Marker - Amanda Juanita Cannon, Everett Allan Wedlock & Amanda Juanita Cannon Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker.
Emily Ida Cannon1
F, b. 4 March 1882
| Name-Com | Emily Ida Cannon is commonly known as Emily Cannon.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 4 March 1882 in Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| She was the daughter of Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams.2 |
| Baptism | Emily Ida Cannon was baptized on 2 September 1886 in United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60546,-63.91452; the officiating clergyman was Edward Bell.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1891 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel (age 41) were his wife Adelaide (age 33), children Herbert (age 13), Fannie (age 12), Emily (age 9), Uriah (age 7) and Charles (age 5). Samuel's occupation was shoemaker. The family religion was Free Church.2 |
| (Witness) Immigration | Emily Ida Cannon immigrated with Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1893; children Emily, Uriah, Charles and Lulu accompanied their parents to Massachusetts.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Emily Ida Cannon was enumerated on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Samuel (age 51) were his wife Addie (age 42), children Emily (age 18), Uriah (age 16), Charles (age 14) and Lulu (age 9). Occupations were recorded as, Samuel "Edge Trimmer", Emily "Waiter Restaurant", Uriah "Ties up Boxes", Charles and Lulu both "At School".3 |
Citations
- [S7460] Baptism Record, Emily Ida Cannon, United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 3, (2 September 1886). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Emily Cannon.
- [S7459] 24 April, 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6383, Page 28, Family No. 6, Samuel Cannon household.
- [S7464] 2 June 1900 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Family History microfilm 1240673, household #46, of Samuel Cannon household.
Emma Cannon1
F
Citations
- [S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 109. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
Emma Frances Cannon1
F, b. 26 February 1863
| Birth* | Emma Frances Cannon was born on 26 February 1863 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the transcription of her baptism record has her born a month earlier than her baptism.1,2 |
| She was the daughter of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.1 |
| Baptism | Emma Frances Cannon was baptized on 31 January 1864 in the United Church, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officating clergyman was Rev. J. Butcher.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Samuel Cannon in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel were his wife Susannah, son Joseph and daughter Emma. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist. Samuel and Joseph were farmers.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Emma Frances Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Samuel Cannon in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Samuel's wife Susanna (Wallace), daughter Emma, son Joseph S., his wife Arabella (Wright) and their children Willie L. and Idella May. The family religion was listed as Methodist. Occupations were farmer for Samuel and Joseph, and tailoress for Emma.4 |
| Marriage* | Emma Frances Cannon married John Franklin England, son of John England and Margaret, on 21 September 1892 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; they had five children. The family moved to Boston, Massachusetts, area, where Emma and Frank later separated. Emma lived with her niece Susie Childs, in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she died.2 |
Citations
- [S3497] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, United Church, O'Leary, Book 1, Page 44. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index.
- [S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 157. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
- [S3498] 1881 Canada Census - Samuel Cannon, Samuel Cannon Household #5, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S3492] 1891 Canada Census - Samuel Cannon, Samuel Cannon Household #3, 6 April 1891, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm T-6383, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District #134, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Ernest C. Cannon1
M, b. 1866
| Birth* | Ernest C. Cannon was born in 1866 in New Brunswick.1 |
| He was the son of Nathan Cannon and Marion Boundy.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Ernest C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Nathan Cannon in Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Nathan (age 45) were his wife Maria Boundy (age 41), their children Maria (age 21), Thomas Charles (age 17), William George (age 15), Mary Ann (age 13), Ernest (age 5) and Lillia Lane (age 2). There were also three unrelated lodgers. Nathan and Thomas Charles were mill men. The family religion was Baptist.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Ernest C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Nathan Cannon in Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Nathan (age 54) were his wife Maria Boundy (age 52), their children Thomas (age 27), William (age 25), Mary Ann (age 22), and Ernest (age 15). Occupations for Nathan, Thomas and Ernest were "not given". Mary Ann was a tailoress. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
Citations
- [S8352] 1871 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, of Nathan Cannon household #335, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10374, page 93-94, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8353] 1881 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, of Nathan Cannon household #131, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-13178, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
