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Isaac Cannon¹

M, b. 27 January 1846, d. 21 May 1914

Father

Charles Cannon¹ b. 19 Mar 1814, d. 17 Mar 1898

Mother

Mary Townsend Rayner¹ b. 14 Jan 1816, d. 2 Oct 1900

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

16 Jul 2012

Birth*

Isaac Cannon was born on 27 January 1846 in Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner.¹

Marriage*

Isaac Cannon married Martha Ann Ford, daughter of Silas Ford and Ann, on 24 July 1871 in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; they were married at the residence of Isaac's father, by Rev. R. W. Dyer.
"Married - On the 24 inst. at the residence of the bride-groom's father, Kildare, by Rev. R. W. Dyer. Mr. Isaac Cannon, of Lot 3, to Miss Martha Ann Ford, Lot 12."^2,1,3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Isaac Cannon 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.⁴

Census HeadHousehold*

Isaac Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Isaac (age 55) were his wife Martha Ford (age 52), their children, Levonia (age 16), Tryphina (age 13) and Martha (age 11), and Isaac's inlaws, Silas (age 83) and Ann (age 72) Ford. Isaac was a farmer. His family's religion was Methodist, Silas was Anglican and Ann was Methodist.⁵

1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Isaac Cannon, his wife Martha Ford, their children Levonia, Tryphina, and Martha, and Martha's parents, Silas & Ann Ford.

Death*

He died on 21 May 1914 in Kildare Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 68;
"'Sudden Death at Kildare' - A very sad and sudden death occurred at Kildare Cape yesterday. Mr. Isaac Cannon aged seventy, a well known and very highly respected resident of that place had got up in the morning as usual, when he suddenly fell back dead upon his bed. He seemed to be in his usual good health and the sad circumstance has caused quite a shock to his wife and other relatives, as well as the whole community. Deceased was a brother of Mr. Silas Raynard Greenmount and of Mr. Otis Cannon of Kildare."^6,7,3,1

Burial*

He was buried on 23 May 1914 in Woodlawn Methodist Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80972,-64.07231. Small square obelisk, broken from base.
Inscription: Isaac Cannon / Died / May 21, 1914 / AET. 68 / His Wife / Martha Ann / Ford / Died / Feb. 17, 1935 / AET. 86. / - / CANNON
Left: Also / His daughters / Laura Jane / 1880 - 1899 / Matilda / 1882 - 1886 / Isaac / an infant / 1892 / One less on earth / One more in heaven.^6,3

Tombstone for Isaac Cannon (1846-1914), his wife Martha Ann Ford (1849-1935), children Laura Jane (1880-1899), Matilda (1882-1886) and Isaac (1892-1892). Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Family

Martha Ann Ford b. 1849, d. 17 February 1935

Children

Mary Townsend Cannon⁸ b. 8 May 1872
Samuel Edward Cannon+⁹ b. 22 Jan 1874, d. 1960
Charles Cannon¹⁰ b. 19 Nov 1875
Melinda Ann Cannon¹¹ b. 9 Nov 1877
Silas Cannon⁴ b. c 1880
Laura Jane Cannon¹² b. 23 Aug 1881, d. 1899
Matilda Cannon³ b. 1882, d. 1886
Levonia Cannon⁵ b. c 1885
Trihena Estelle Cannon+¹ b. 19 Aug 1887, d. 1927
Martha E. Cannon⁵ b. c 1890
Isaac Cannon³ b. 1892, d. 1892

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.
[S6307] Married - Isaac Cannon & Mary Ann Ford, The Islander, Charlottetown, 4 August 1871, Page 3. Hereinafter cited as Islander.
[S3768] Isaac Cannon (1846-1914) Marker Inscription;David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
[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.
[S7010] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Isaac Cannon household #103, 1901, digital image of census page Page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6308] Isaac Cannon entry, Death Record - Isaac Cannon, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Isaac Cannon.
[S6309] Died - Isaac Cannon, The Charlottetown Examiner, Charlottetown, 22 May 1914. Hereinafter cited as The Examiner.
[S4708] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Townsend Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 38.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Townsend Cannon.
[S4706] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Samuel Edward Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 43.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Samuel Edward Cannon.
[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.
[S4707] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Melinda Ann Cannon, United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 21.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Melinda Ann Cannon.
[S6897] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1899, United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23, (Laura Jane Cannon, 8 March 1882). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.

Isaac Cannon¹

M, b. 1892, d. 1892

Father

Isaac Cannon¹ b. 27 Jan 1846, d. 21 May 1914

Mother

Martha Ann Ford¹ b. 1849, d. 17 Feb 1935

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

16 Jul 2012

Death*

Isaac Cannon died in 1892.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1892.¹

He was the son of Isaac Cannon and Martha Ann Ford.¹

Burial*

Isaac Cannon was buried in Woodlawn Methodist Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80972,-64.07231. Section 'A', stone #9. small square obelisk, broken from base.
Inscription: Isaac Cannon / Died / May 21, 1914 / AET. 68 / His Wife / Martha Ann / Ford / Died / Feb. 17, 1935 / AET. 86. / - / CANNON
Left: Also / His daughters / Laura Jane / 1880 - 1899 / Matilda / 1882 - 1886 / Isaac / an infant / 1892 / One less on earth / One more in heaven.¹

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Citations

[S3768] Isaac Cannon (1846-1914) Marker Inscription;David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.

Isaac Raymond Cannon^1,2

M, b. 29 November 1904, d. 13 August 1955

Father

Samuel Edward Cannon² b. 22 Jan 1874, d. 1960

Mother

Mary Margaret Mills² b. 26 Jun 1875, d. 1950

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

26 Apr 2012

Name Variation

Isaac Raymond Cannon is also known as Raymond Isaac Cannon.³

Name-Comalso

He is also commonly known as Ray.⁴

Name-Com

He is commonly known as Raymond.²

Birth*

He was born on 29 November 1904 in Milo, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2,5

He was the son of Samuel Edward Cannon and Mary Margaret Mills.²

Baptism

Isaac Raymond Cannon was baptized on 5 May 1909 in United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was A.D. McLeod.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Samuel Edward Cannon in Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Samuel's wife Margret, and children Melinda (age 11), Lillie (age 10), Early (age 8), Raymond (age 6), Samuel (age 5) and Ernest (age 1). The family religion was Methodist. Samuel's occupation was listed as farmer.²

Marriage*

Isaac Raymond Cannon married Myra Bell Williams, daughter of John A. S. Williams and Alberta May Wallace.^3,4

Border Crossing*

Isaac Raymond Cannon crossed the border on 1 August 1929 at Vanceboro, Washington County, Maine, U.S.A.; his departure from Prince Edward Island contact was his father, Samuel Cannon, and his arrival in Maine contact was his aunt, Mrs. Clifford Wood.⁵

Death*

He died on 13 August 1955 at age 50.³

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40550,-63.77564.
Inscription: CANNON / Raymond Isaac Cannon / Nov. 29, 1904 - Aug. 13, 1955 / His Wife / Myra Bell Williams / Jan. 29, 1906 - Feb. 4, 1984 / At Rest.³

Tombstone, Raymond Isaac Cannon (1904-1955), his wife Myra Bell Williams (1906-1984). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Myra Bell Williams b. 29 January 1906, d. 4 February 1984

Citations

[S4885] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Isaac Raymond Cannon, Book #1, Page 177, United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Isaac Raymond Cannon.
[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.
[S4887] Marker Inscription - Raymond Isaac Cannon, Raymond Isaac Cannon & Myra Bell Williams Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S6317] Death - Myra Cannon, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, 6 February 1984, page 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
[S7011] The National Archives of Canada holds lists of immigrants arriving across the Canada/United States border from April 1908 to 31 December 1935. Prior to April 1908 people could travel freely across the border from the United States to Canada. No records were kept prior to April 1908.

James Cannon¹

M, b. circa 1845

Father

John Cannon¹ b. 18 Oct 1818

Mother

Elizabeth Steeves¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

2 May 2013

Birth*

James Cannon was born circa 1845 in New Brunswick.¹

He was the son of John Cannon and Elizabeth Steeves.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

James Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of John Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with John (age 31) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 27), their children James (age 6), Henry (age 3), Amanda (age 5) and Mary Ann (age 8 months). John was a miller and a farmer. They lived on the farm adjacent to John's brother William.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

James Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Cannon in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 50) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 48), their children James (age 26), Mary Ann (age 20), Hannah (age 16), John (age 16) and Melissa (age 12). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist Closed Communion.²

Citations

[S8293] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of John Cannon, 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_994, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8296] 1871 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #25, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

James Malcolm Cannon^1,2

M, b. 21 May 1896, d. 1 March 1968

Father

Fredrick Wellington Cannon² b. 12 Oct 1864, d. 9 Apr 1940

Mother

Gertrude R. Mason³ b. c 1864, d. 21 Nov 1898

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

James Malcolm Cannon was born on 21 May 1896 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.^3,1

He was the son of Fredrick Wellington Cannon and Gertrude R. Mason.^2,3

Baptism

James Malcolm Cannon was baptized on 27 September 1896 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. E.M. Dill.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of George Nelson Cannon in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household with George were his wife, Sarah, brother Fredrick and nephew James M. Cannon (son of Fredrick).¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

James Malcolm Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Fredrick Wellington Cannon in Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household of Fredrick were his wife Margaret/Margret. sons J. Malcolm, Harry S. & Frederick, and daughter Lila G.²

Marriage*

James Malcolm Cannon married Selena Harris in 1920 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; they had three children.⁴

Immigration*

James Malcolm Cannon immigrated to U.S.A. in 1925.⁵

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 14 April 1930 in 312 Salem St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massacusetts, U.S.A., 42.431184,-71.056844; included in the household were his wife Selena, daughters Irene & Lila, son Albert and brother-in-law Charles Harris. His occupation was listed as a gardener in a nursery. Also living in the household was his brother-in-law, Charles Harris, listed as working in a shoe factory.⁵

1930 US Census, household of James M. Cannon, his wife Selena, their three children, and Selena's brother Charles Harris. At the time of the enumeration they lived at 312 Salen St., Malden, Massachusetts.

Note*

After the death of his wife Selena, James put all three children in an orphanage in South Attleborough, Massachusetts, and disappeared. None of the children saw him again, even though he lived a very short distance away.⁴

Death*

He died on 1 March 1968 in Lynn, Essex County, Masssachusetts, U.S.A., at age 71.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
Inscription: James M. Cannon / 1897 - 1968. Note that the birth year inscribed is incorrect. Plot location: Oriole Section-4, Lot 226, Gr-1.⁴

Tombstone, James Malcolm Cannon (1896-1968), Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Photo courtesy of Sherri L. Cannon.

Family

Selena Harris b. 1902, d. 1932

Children

Irene Etta Cannon⁴ b. c 1922, d. 2011
Lila Gertrude Cannon⁴ b. c May 1929, d. 2005

Citations

[S3502] 1901 Canada Census - George N. Cannon, Household #82, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3503] 1911 Canada Census - Fredrick W. Cannon, Household #94, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4089] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - James Malcolm Cannon, Presbyterian Church , Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 146-147.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - James Malcolm Cannon.
[S4090] Correspondence with Sherri L. Cannon (Maryland, U.S.A.). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4091] 1930 US Census - James Malcolm Cannon, Household of James M. Cannon, 14 April 1930, On-line at Ancestry.com unknown film, Malden, Massachusetts, Roll 923, Page 13A, Enumeration District 281, Image 356.0, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.

James Sydney Cannon^1,2

M, b. 21 June 1864, d. 1947

Father

Charles Cannon^1,3 b. 13 Jan 1836

Mother

Mary Ann Munn^1,3 b. c 1845, d. b 1901

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Oct 2013

Name-Com

James Sydney Cannon is commonly known as James.³

Birth*

He was born on 21 June 1864 in residence, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of Charles Cannon and Mary Ann Munn.^1,3

Baptism

James Sydney Cannon was baptized on 11 November 1866 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.³

Marriage*

James Sydney Cannon married Mary Rose Anne Dunn.²

Death*

James Sydney Cannon died in 1947.²

Burial*

He was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86400,-64.10668.
Inscription: In memory of / J. S. Cannon / 1864 - 1947 / R.I.P.⁴

Tombstone, James Sydney Cannon (1864-1947). Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Inscription detail.

Family

Mary Rose Anne Dunn

Children

Frederick Nelson Cannon⁵ b. 11 Feb 1902
Janie Emmeline Cannon⁶ b. 25 Jun 1903
John James Cannon⁷ b. 15 Aug 1905
Elotha Cannon⁸ b. 30 Aug 1906
Thomas Cannon⁹ b. 14 Feb 1907
Alexandra Cannon¹⁰ b. 20 Oct 1908
Pearl Cannon¹¹ b. 20 Nov 1910
Charles Cannon¹² b. 8 May 1916, d. 2004
Alice Hilda Cannon¹³ b. 2 Jul 1918
Annie Elvie Cannon¹⁴ b. 23 Feb 1920

Citations

[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.
[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.
[S7246] Cemetery Marker, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, James Sydney Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.
[S8586] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 109, (15 March 1902). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8587] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 119, (27 November 1906). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8588] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 119, (27 November 1906). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8589] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 119, (27 November 1906). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8590] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Pages 7-8, (4 January 1912). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8591] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Pages 7-8, (4 January 1912). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8592] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Pages 7-8, (4 January 1912). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8582] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Pages 29-30, (2 August 1918). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8584] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Pages 29-30, (2 August 1918). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8585] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Pages 33-34, (27 August 1920). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.

Jane Cannon¹

F, b. 13 June 1813, d. 9 May 1906

Father

George Cannon¹ b. c 1777, d. 3 Jul 1861

Mother

Elizabeth Hiscock¹ b. c 1778, d. 2 May 1851

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

19 Oct 2012

Birth*

Jane Cannon was born on 13 June 1813 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of George Cannon and Elizabeth Hiscock.¹

Baptism

Jane Cannon was baptized on 8 March 1824 in Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officating clergyman was Rev. J.C. Jenkins.¹

Marriage*

She married Dugald Campbell on 16 June 1840 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; they were married by license, by Rev. Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins. Witnesses were Charles Cannon and William Sharp. This Charles Cannon could be either the one married to Elizabeth Rayner or the one married to Mary Townsend Rayner.^2,3

Marriage Registration, Dougald Campbell & Jane Cannon, 16 January 1840.

Death*

Jane Cannon died on 9 May 1906 at age 92.³

Burial*

She was buried in Presbyterian Church "Old" Cemetery, Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.57383,-63.93078. "old" cemetery, section E, stone #58. Tablet.
Inscription: Father / In / Memory of / Dougald Campbell / Died / Nov. 27, 1876. / AET. 67 | Mother / Also / His Wife / Jane Cannon / Died / May 9, 1906 / AET. 88 // Blessed are the pure in heart / For they shall see God.^3,4

Tombstone, Dougald Campbell (1809-1876) and Jane Cannon (1813-1906), Presbyterian Church "Old" Cemetery, Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Inscription detail.

Family

Dugald Campbell b. circa 1809, d. 27 November 1876

Children

Eliza Frances Campbell⁵ b. 12 Oct 1841
Mary Jane Campbell⁶ b. 24 Jan 1845
Sophia Campbell⁷ b. c 1861

Citations

[S3510] Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 11, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Jane Cannon, (8 March 1824), . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Jane Cannon.
[S7510] Unknown spouses' names, (16 January 1840), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, Marriages 1839-1844 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as PEI Marriage Registers.
[S7509] Cemetery Transcript, Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island, Dugald Campbell & Jane Cannon PEIGS Publication Lot 13-2, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S7511] Tombstone, Presbyterian "Old" Cemetery, Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Dougald Campbell & Jane Cannon tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 30 June 2011.
[S7513] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island, Eliza Frances Campbell, Book 1, Page 149,, (26 December 1841). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S7512] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island, Mary Jane Campbell, Book 1, Page 170,, (6 July 1845). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S7514] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of David Inman household #154, 1 May 1891, digital image of census page Roll T-6383, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Jane Cannon¹

F, b. 1860

Father

Otis Cannon Jr.¹ b. 6 Jul 1834, d. 28 Nov 1915

Mother

Almira Smith¹ b. 10 Oct 1832

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

3 May 2013

Birth*

Jane Cannon was born in 1860 in New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jane 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.

Janie Emmeline Cannon¹

F, b. 25 June 1903

Father

James Sydney Cannon¹ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 1947

Mother

Mary Rose Anne Dunn¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Oct 2013

Birth*

Janie Emmeline Cannon was born on 25 June 1903 in residence, Miminegash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn.¹

Baptism

Janie Emmeline Cannon was baptized on 27 November 1906 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81855,-64.05901; the officiating clergyman was R. M. Fenton.¹

Citations

[S8587] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 119, (27 November 1906). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.

Jannet Josephine Cannon¹

Father

Charles Cannon¹ b. 13 Jan 1836

Mother

Mary Ann Munn¹ b. c 1845, d. b 1901

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Jan 2013

Birth*

Jannet Josephine Cannon was born in residence, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 18 October 1863 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was R. W. Dyer.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Cannon and Mary Ann Munn.¹

Citations

[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.

Jason Allen Cannon¹

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Stillborn*

Jason Allen Cannon was stillborn in 1981.¹

Citations

[S4090] Correspondence with Sherri L. Cannon (Maryland, U.S.A.). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Jenette L. Cannon^1,2

F, b. circa 1868

Father

John Cannon¹ b. c 1821, d. 21 Oct 1889

Mother

Catherine Walker¹ b. 20 Jul 1833, d. 1907

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

20 Jan 2012

Name Variation

Jenette L. Cannon is also known as Jennett Laura.³

Birth*

She was born circa 1868 in Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of John Cannon and Catherine Walker.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jenette L. 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.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jenette L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of William Henry Cannon in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; living in this household with William (single), were his mother Catherine (Walker), sister Jenette L., brothers Frank H. & Fredrick W., and cousin Caroline "Carrie" Walker, aged 5 years. Carrie's parentage is not known. All members of the household were Presbyterian. William was a farmer. Frank and Fredrick were both salesmen in a general store. There was no occupation listed for his sister Jenette.²

Citations

[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.
[S3501] 1891 Canada Census - William Henry Cannon, Household #30, 6 apr 1891, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict R, Division 2, 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.

John Cannon¹

M, b. August 1852, d. 4 April 1857

Father

Samuel Cannon¹ b. 18 May 1819, d. 14 Aug 1902

Mother

Susanna (Susannah) Wallace¹ b. 1818, d. 12 Feb 1901

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

29 May 2013

Birth*

John Cannon was born in August 1852 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.¹

Death*

John Cannon died on 4 April 1857 in Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 4; George, Fanny, John, Joseph and Samuel perished in a house fire. Refer to the newspaper article for their father for details.^1,2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Old Dock Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.809167,-64.083383.
Inscription: "In Memory of / George / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / Aet. 10 y's, 6 m's / Fanny / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / AET. 6 y's, 3 m's / John / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / AEt. 4 y's, 8 m's / Joseph & Samuel / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / [rest is below ground, but is presumed to read aged 1 y'r 7 m's.]".¹

Old Dock Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Tombstone for the five children of Samuel & Susanna (Wallace) Cannon, who perished in a fire at their home on 4 April 1857. George, aged 10 y's 6 m's, Fanny, aged 6 y's 3 m's, John, aged 4 y's 8 m's, Joseph & Samuel, rest is below ground but is presumed to read aged 1 y'r 7 m's.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Otis Cannon Sr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Otis Sr. (age 81) were his second wife Ann (age 58) and their grandson John (age 10). Otis was a farmer. He was Baptist, his wife and grandson were Methodists. John was in school. They lived on farms adjacent to their sons Otis Jr. and Mariner.⁴

Citations

[S2837] Marker Inscription, John Cannon Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 11 August 2006.
[S8384] Melancholy and Distressing Accident, The Islander, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 10 April 1857. Hereinafter cited as The Islander.
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p.35. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S8302] 1861 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Sr. household #92, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-999, page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

John Cannon¹

M, b. circa 1821, d. 21 October 1889

Father

Frederick Cannon² b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876

Mother

Mary Lyons²

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

1 Apr 2012

Birth*

John Cannon was born circa 1821 in Prince Edward Island.^1,3

He was the son of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyons.²

Marriage*

John Cannon married Catherine Walker, daughter of David Walker Jr. and Janet Glover, on 11 January 1860 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island;
John Cannon (B)
Catherine Walker (S)
Date of celebration, Jan. 11, 1860, by license
Witnesses, W.F. Cannon and F. C. Cannon
Marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Robt. S. Patterson, minister.
Recorded Feb. 23, 1860. Note: Witness F.C. Cannon could be J. C. Cannon.^4,1

Census HeadHousehold

John Cannon was head of the household in the census of 14 January 1861 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Only heads of households were named in this census. The following count shows John's family.
Males under 6 years of age - 1 (George Nelson)
Males From 21 to 45 - 1 (John)
Females from 21 to 45 (Catherine Walker)
Total Number in Family - 3
Number of Married Persons - 2
Number of Single Persons - 1.⁵

1861 Canada Census, Lot 17, households of Frederick Cannon and son John Cannon.

City Directory*

He appeared in the City Directory in 1864 in Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, John Cannon was listed in the 1864 Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory as a farmer.⁶

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 4 April 1881 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

1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince Edward Island, household of John Cannon. 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.

Death*

He died on 21 October 1889.¹

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), his son David Walker Cannon (1870-1882), his son Frederick Wellington Cannon (1864-1940), his wife Margaret Stewart (1876-1962), John's wife Catherine Walker (1835-1907), Frederick's first wife Gertrude R. Mason (1864-1898). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Catherine Walker b. 20 July 1833, d. 1907

Children

George Nelson Cannon⁷ b. 22 Oct 1860
William Henry Cannon+⁸ b. 29 Mar 1862
Fredrick Wellington Cannon+³ b. 12 Oct 1864, d. 9 Apr 1940
Jenette L. Cannon³ b. c 1868
David Walker Cannon¹ b. 7 Aug 1870, d. 1 Dec 1882
Frank Hurtle Cannon+⁹ b. 7 Nov 1875, d. 13 Sep 1950

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.
[S3515] Marriage Book #7, Page 290, 1856-1863 - John Cannon & Catherine Walker (Charlottetown, PEI: Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Book #7, Page 290, 1856-1863 - John Cannon & Catherine Walker.
[S4256] Household of John Cannon, 1861 Microfilm M-896-897, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3999] Hutchinson, Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864, (Charlottetown: Hutchinson, 1864). Hereinafter cited as Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864.
[S3487] Baptismal Record: George Nelson Cannon, Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, Page 230, (20 Jan. 1861). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: George Nelson Cannon.
[S3488] Baptismal Record: William Henry Cannon, Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, Page 238, (14 sep 1862). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: William Henry Cannon.
[S3489] 1901 Canada Census - William Henry Cannon, Household #72, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

John Cannon¹

M, b. 18 October 1818

Father

Otis Cannon Sr.¹ b. 1780, d. 22 Jun 1864

Mother

Hannah Maria Kinne¹ b. 13 Mar 1787, d. 9 Aug 1849

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

2 May 2013

Birth*

John Cannon was born on 18 October 1818 in New Brunswick.^1,2,3

He was the son of Otis Cannon Sr. and Hannah Maria Kinne.¹

Marriage*

John Cannon married Elizabeth Steeves in 1843.¹

Census HeadHousehold*

John Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1851 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with John (age 31) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 27), their children James (age 6), Henry (age 3), Amanda (age 5) and Mary Ann (age 8 months). John was a miller and a farmer. They lived on the farm adjacent to John's brother William.⁴

1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Household of John Cannon, his wife Elizabeth Steeves, their children James, Henry, Amanda and Mary Ann.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 50) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 48), their children James (age 26), Mary Ann (age 20), Hannah (age 16), John (age 16) and Melissa (age 12). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist Closed Communion.⁵

1851 Census of Canada, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of William Cannon, his wife Elizabeth Steeves, their children James, Mary, Hannah, John and Melissa.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 58), their children Mary Ann (age 30), John (age 24) and Melissa (age 22). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁶

1881 Census of Canada, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of William Cannon, his wife Elizabeth Steeves, their children Mary, John and Melissa.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 21 April 1891 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 72) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 68), their children Mary Ann (age 38) and John (age 32). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁷

1891 Census of Canada, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of William Cannon, his wife Elizabeth Steeves, their children Mary and John.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 6 April 1901 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 82) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 80), their children Mary Ann (age 48) and John (age 44). John was a farmer, John Jr. a fisherman. The family religion was Baptist.³

1901 Census of Canada, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of William Cannon, his wife Elizabeth Steeves, their children Mary and John.

Family

Elizabeth Steeves

Children

James Cannon⁴ b. c 1845
Amanda Cannon⁴ b. c 1846
Henry Cannon⁴ b. c 1848
Mary Ann Cannon² b. 12 Oct 1850, d. 2 Sep 1946
Hannah Cannon⁵ b. c 1855
John Cannon⁵ b. 10 Nov 1856
Melissa Cannon⁵ b. c 1859

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.
[S8292] Mary Cannon entry, Certificate of Registration of Death, PANB microfilm F19579, Volume 175, Registration 4065, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
[S8299] 1901 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #47, 9 April1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8293] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of John Cannon, 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_994, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8296] 1871 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #25, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8297] 1881 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #179, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-13177, page 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8298] 1891 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #184, 21 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 42, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

John Cannon¹

M, b. 10 November 1856

Father

John Cannon¹ b. 18 Oct 1818

Mother

Elizabeth Steeves¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

2 May 2013

Birth*

John Cannon was born on 10 November 1856 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick.^1,2

He was the son of John Cannon and Elizabeth Steeves.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Cannon in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 50) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 48), their children James (age 26), Mary Ann (age 20), Hannah (age 16), John (age 16) and Melissa (age 12). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist Closed Communion.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Cannon in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 58), their children Mary Ann (age 30), John (age 24) and Melissa (age 22). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1901 in the household of John Cannon in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 82) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 80), their children Mary Ann (age 48) and John (age 44). John was a farmer, John Jr. a fisherman. The family religion was Baptist.²

Citations

[S8296] 1871 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #25, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8299] 1901 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #47, 9 April1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8297] 1881 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #179, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-13177, page 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

John Frederick Cannon¹

M, b. 15 January 1909, d. 1993

Father

Thomas Cannon¹ b. 5 Jun 1862, d. 1947

Mother

Ann Boyles¹ b. 10 Jul 1869, d. 1945

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Jan 2013

Name-Com

John Frederick Cannon is commonly known as John Cannon.²

Birth*

He was born on 15 January 1909 in residence, Miminegash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

He was the son of Thomas Cannon and Ann Boyles.¹

Baptism

John Frederick Cannon was baptized on 5 October 1909 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was R. M. Fenton.¹

Death*

He died in 1993.²

Burial*

He was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86411,-64.10673.
Inscription: CANNON / 1860 Thomas 1947 / His Wife / 1871 Ann Boyles 1945 / Their Sons / 1909 John 1993 / 1898 Ammond 1923 / 1906 Harry 1910.²

Tombstone, Thomas Cannon (1862-1947), his wife Ann Boyles (1871-1945), their sons John (1909-1993), Ammond (1898-1923) and Harry (1906-1910). Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Citations

[S7260] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 124, (5 October 1909, John Frederick Cannon). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
[S7259] Cemetery Marker, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Thomas Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.

John James Cannon¹

M, b. 15 August 1905

Father

James Sydney Cannon¹ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 1947

Mother

Mary Rose Anne Dunn¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Oct 2013

Birth*

John James Cannon was born on 15 August 1905 in residence, Miminegash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

He was the son of James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn.¹

Baptism

John James Cannon was baptized on 27 November 1906 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81855,-64.05901; the officiating clergyman was R. M. Fenton.¹

Citations

[S8588] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 119, (27 November 1906). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.

John L. Cannon¹

M, b. 1897

Father

Lorenzo Marien Cannon¹ b. 26 Jul 1865, d. 30 Aug 1941

Mother

Eliza Jane Gibbs¹ b. 3 Oct 1867

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

28 Dec 2011

Birth*

John L. Cannon was born in 1897 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

He was the son of Lorenzo Marien Cannon and Eliza Jane Gibbs.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 21 April 1910 in the household of Lorenzo Marien Cannon in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Lorenzo (age 44) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 41), their sons John (age 13) and Elwin (age 12). Lorenzo was a tailor of "ready made garments".¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 25 April 1930 in the household of Lorenzo Marien Cannon in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Lorenzo (age 63) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 61), their son John (age 33). Lorenzo and John were both tailors.²

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.
[S6315] 1930 US Census - Lorenzo Cannon, household of Lorenzo M. Cannon, 25 April, 1930, microfilm image Roll 895, Page 25A, Enumeration District 23, Image 440.0, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.

John M. Cannon^1,2

M, b. 7 April 1851, d. 3 November 1947

Father

Mr. Tingley³

Mother

Amanda Cannon³ b. 1827

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

27 Jun 2013

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Otis Cannon Sr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Otis Sr. (age 71) were his second wife Ann (age 48), children, by his first marriage, Mariner (age 29), Paulina (age 21), Otis Jr. (age 17), Amanda (age 23), and Amanda's son John Tingley (age 3 weeks). The identity and whereabouts of the baby's father are not known. No occupation was recorded for Otis Sr. Mariner was a farmer.³

Name Variation

As of 1851, John M. Cannon is also known as John Tingley.³

Birth*

He was born on 7 April 1851 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick.^4,3,5

He was the son of Mr. Tingley and Amanda Cannon.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Otis Cannon Sr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Otis Sr. (age 81) were his second wife Ann (age 58) and their grandson John (age 10). Otis was a farmer. He was Baptist, his wife and grandson were Methodists. John was in school. They lived on farms adjacent to their sons Otis Jr. and Mariner.²

Marriage*

John M. Cannon married first Jerusha A. Copp, daughter of David Copp and Phoebe Ann.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of David Copp in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with David (age 61) were his wife Phoebe Ann (age 55), their daughter Jerusha (age 29), her husband John M. Cannon (age 30) and their son Herbert (age 1 month). David was a farmer, John a plasterer. The household religion was Baptist.⁷

Marriage*

John M. Cannon married second Lucinda A. Pulsifer, daughter of Isaac Pulsifer and Charlotte, on 5 June 1883 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married "at residence of the officiating clergyman", Rev. R. C. Moore.^8,9

Census HeadHousehold*

John M. Cannon was head of the household in the census of 20 April 1891 in Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 40), now widowed, were his children Frederick (age 10), Lottie (age 5), Amanda (age 3) and John (age 1). John was a plasterer and brick layer. The family religion was Baptist. Also in the household were Henry A. Peck, Eva Pulsifer (John's sister-in-law from his second marriage), Howard Stevens and Susan Stevens.¹⁰

1891 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of John M. Cannon, now widowed, his children Frederick, Lottie, Amanda & John, and Henry A. Peck, Eva Pulsifer, Howard Stevens and Susan Stevens.

Marriage*

He married third Asenath Anderson, daughter of James Anderson and Abigail Downey, on 30 December 1891 in "residence of bride's father", Little Rocher, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. The officiating clergyman was Rev. S. C. Moore. John was 40 years old, a widower, mason, Baptist and living in Harvey, Albert County. Asenath was 22 years old, a spinster, Baptist, also living in Harvey.^11,12

Marriage Record, John M. Cannon and Asenath Anderson. For reasons unknown John chose not to have the names of his parents recorded.

Census HeadHousehold

John M. Cannon was head of the household in the census of 3 April 1901 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 49) were his wife Asenath (age 30), their children Frederick (age 20), Amanda May (age 13), John (age 11), Harrison (age 8), Leonard (age 7) and two infant twin girls (age 1 month). John and Fred were plasterers. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of John M. Cannon, his wife Asenath (Anderson), their children Frederick, Amanda, John, Harrison, Leonard and two infant twin girls.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 23, 24 & 26 June 1911 in Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Asenath (age 42), their children John (age 21), May (age 24), Harrison (age 18) & Leonard (age 17), and Harold Cannon (age 3), recorded as a grandson, whose parents are not yet known. John was a plasterer and farmer, son John a labourer, May a home worker, Harrison a seaman and Leonard a labourer. The family religion was Baptist.¹³

1911 Canada Census, Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of John M. Cannon, his wife Asenath Anderson, their children John, May, Harrison & Leonard, and an unknown grandson named Harold.

Occupation*

He was a carpenter and mason. He worked until two months prior to this death. in September 1947.¹

Death*

He died on 3 November 1947 in McLelan Memorial Hospital, Riverside, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 96; the informant for this Certificate of Registration of Death was his daughter in law, "Mrs. Leonard Cannon", of Upper New Horton. She declared that he was widowed, had married four times and was unaware of his father's identity. A fourth wife has yet to be identified.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 5 November 1947 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. John was buried with three of his wives.
Inscription: John M. Cannon / 1851 - 1947 / His Wives / Jerusha A. 1851 - 1883 / Lucinda 1856 - 1889 / Acenath 1869 - 1928.¹

Tombstone, John M. Cannon, his wives Jerusha (Copp), Lucinda (Pulsifer) and Asenath (Anderson). Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Family 1

Jerusha A. Copp b. circa 1851, d. 18 June 1882

Children

Herbert Cannon⁷ b. Mar 1881
Frederick D Cannon¹⁰ b. c 1882

Family 2

Lucinda A. Pulsifer b. circa 1856, d. 16 July 1889

Children

Charlotte Beatrice Cannon+¹⁴ b. c 1886
Amanda May Cannon+¹⁵ b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 4 Sep 1932
John Whitman Cannon+¹⁶ b. 27 Jun 1889, d. 23 Mar 1937

Family 3

Asenath Anderson b. 6 April 1870, d. 8 January 1928

Children

Harrison Cannon⁴ b. 4 Nov 1892
Leonard Cannon¹⁷ b. 24 Jan 1893
Infant Twin 1 Cannon⁴ b. 25 Feb 1901
Infant Twin 2 Cannon⁴ b. 25 Feb 1901

Citations

[S8400] John M. Cannon entry, Certificate of Registration of Death, PANB microfilm F19585, Volume 181, Registration 5173, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
[S8302] 1861 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Sr. household #92, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-999, page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8304] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of Otis Cannon Sr., 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-994, page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8428] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John M. Cannon Household #11, 3 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8416] John M. Cannon & Asenath Anderson, (30 December 1891), Marriage Registration, Number 1273 , PANB Microfilm F13658, Code B4/1891. Hereinafter cited as Marriage.
[S8409] Obituary, Christian Visiitor, Saint John, New Brunswick, published 5 July 1882, Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Volume 57, Number 1586. Hereinafter cited as Christian Visiitor.
[S8421] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of David Copp Household #133, April 1881, Microfilm LAC Roll C-13177, page 30, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8401] Obituary, The Maple Leaf, New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, 18 July 1889, Volume 72, Number 602. Hereinafter cited as The Maple Leaf.
[S8408] Married, The Times, Moncton, published 12 June 1883, Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Volume 60, Number 3221. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
[S8430] 1891 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John M. Cannon Household #118, 20 April 1891, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6297, page 23, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8411] Married, The Maple Leaf, Ottawa, published 7 January 1892, Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Volume 82, Number 1484. Hereinafter cited as The Maple Leaf.
[S8413] John M. Cannon & Asenath Anderson, (published 7 January 1892), Drouin Collection, Drouin Collection 1670-1946 (on Ancestry.ca) , Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records. Hereinafter cited as Drouin Collection.
[S8436] 1911 Canada Census, Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Household of John M. Cannon, 23, 24 & 26 June 1911, Microfilm LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8404] Vernon Brewster & Charlotte Cannon, (29 June 1912), Marriage Registration, PANB film F15946, Code B4/1912 , Number 1284. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8403] John Chipman Brewster & Amanda May Cannon, (28 May 1912), Marriage Registration, PANB film F15946, Code B4/1912 , Number 1283. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8402] John Whitman Cannon & Stella May Coakley, (23 May 1913), Marriage Registration, PANB film F15951, Code B4/1913 , Number 1391. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8427] Leonard Cannon & Florence E. Wilbur, (29 August 1918), Marriage Registration, PANB microfilm F15975, Code B4/1918 , Number 1317. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.

John Whitman Cannon¹

M, b. 27 June 1889, d. 23 March 1937

Father

John M. Cannon¹ b. 7 Apr 1851, d. 3 Nov 1947

Mother

Lucinda A. Pulsifer¹ b. c 1856, d. 16 Jul 1889

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

26 Jun 2013

Birth*

John Whitman Cannon was born on 27 June 1889 in Riverside or Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.^2,1,3

He was the son of John M. Cannon and Lucinda A. Pulsifer.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Whitman Cannon was enumerated on the census of 20 April 1891 in the household of John M. Cannon in Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 40), now widowed, were his children Frederick (age 10), Lottie (age 5), Amanda (age 3) and John (age 1). John was a plasterer and brick layer. The family religion was Baptist. Also in the household were Henry A. Peck, Eva Pulsifer (John's sister-in-law from his second marriage), Howard Stevens and Susan Stevens.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Whitman Cannon was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of John M. Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 49) were his wife Asenath (age 30), their children Frederick (age 20), Amanda May (age 13), John (age 11), Harrison (age 8), Leonard (age 7) and two infant twin girls (age 1 month). John and Fred were plasterers. The family religion was Baptist.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Whitman Cannon was enumerated on the census of 23, 24 & 26 June 1911 in the household of John M. Cannon in Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Asenath (age 42), their children John (age 21), May (age 24), Harrison (age 18) & Leonard (age 17), and Harold Cannon (age 3), recorded as a grandson, whose parents are not yet known. John was a plasterer and farmer, son John a labourer, May a home worker, Harrison a seaman and Leonard a labourer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

(Witness) Marriage

John Whitman Cannon witnessed the marriage of Amanda May Cannon and John Chipman Brewster on 28 May 1912 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license. John was a bachelor, sea-man, Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Amanda May was a spinster, Baptist, also living in Harvey. Witnesses were Charlotte B. Cannon (her sister) of Alma and John W. Cannon (her father) of New Horton.⁶

Marriage*

John Whitman Cannon married Stella May Coakley, daughter of Timothy Coakley and Mary Jane Card, on 23 May 1913 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license. John was a bachelor, farmer, Baptist, living in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick. Stella was a spinster, Baptist, also living in New Horton.¹

Occupation*

John Whitman Cannon was a "government light keeper". He last worked on 18 March, 1937, 7 days before his death. between 1917 and 1937.³

Death*

He died on 23 March 1937 in McLelan Memorial Hospital, Riverside, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 47; cause of death was influenza. The informant for this Death Registration was his wife Stella.³

Burial*

He was buried on 25 March 1937 in Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Inscription: CANNON / John W. Cannon / 1889 - 1937 / His Wife / 1894 Stella M. Coakley 1989.³

Tombstone, John Whitman Cannon and his wife Stella Coakley. Bayview Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Family

Stella May Coakley b. 11 June 1893, d. 1969

Child

Lillian Pearl Cannon⁷ b. 25 Jul 1916, d. 19 Jul 2007

Citations

[S8402] John Whitman Cannon & Stella May Coakley, (23 May 1913), Marriage Registration, PANB film F15951, Code B4/1913 , Number 1391. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8428] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John M. Cannon Household #11, 3 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8420] John Whitman Cannon entry, Certificate of Registration of Death, PANB microfilm F19335, Volume 106, Registration 10348, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
[S8430] 1891 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John M. Cannon Household #118, 20 April 1891, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6297, page 23, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8436] 1911 Canada Census, Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Household of John M. Cannon, 23, 24 & 26 June 1911, Microfilm LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8403] John Chipman Brewster & Amanda May Cannon, (28 May 1912), Marriage Registration, PANB film F15946, Code B4/1912 , Number 1283. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8418] Lillian Pearl Cannon, digital copy of original PANB microfilm F24808, Code 1916-800493 (filed 5 November 1968), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Joseph Cannon¹

M, b. September 1855, d. 4 April 1857

Father

Samuel Cannon¹ b. 18 May 1819, d. 14 Aug 1902

Mother

Susanna (Susannah) Wallace¹ b. 1818, d. 12 Feb 1901

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

29 May 2013

Birth*

Joseph Cannon was born in September 1855 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.¹

Death*

Joseph Cannon died on 4 April 1857 in Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 1; George, Fanny, John, Joseph and Samuel perished in a house fire. Refer to the newspaper article for their father for details.^1,2,3

Burial*

Citations

[S2839] Marker Inscription, Joseph Cannon Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 11 August 2006.
[S8384] Melancholy and Distressing Accident, The Islander, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 10 April 1857. Hereinafter cited as The Islander.
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p.35. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Joseph Cannon¹

M, b. 1 January 1864

Mother

Elizabeth Cannon¹

Last Edited

27 Mar 2012

Birth*

Joseph Cannon was born on 1 January 1864 in Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; Joseph was born illegitimate.¹

He was the son of Elizabeth Cannon.¹

Baptism

Joseph Cannon was baptized on 4 November 1878 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Theo. Richey.¹

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.

Joseph Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 1 August 1852, d. 1 February 1937

Father

Charles Cannon¹ b. 19 Mar 1814, d. 17 Mar 1898

Mother

Mary Townsend Rayner¹ b. 14 Jan 1816, d. 2 Oct 1900

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

27 Nov 2012

Name-Com

Joseph Charles Cannon is commonly known as Joseph Cannon.²

Birth*

He was born on 1 August 1852 in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.^1,3

He was the son of Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner.¹

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is in August 1853 in Prince Edward Island; this incorrect birth year was recorded in the 1900 census.⁴

Baptism

Joseph Charles Cannon was baptized on 12 January 1853 in St. James Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.56728,-63.87870; the officiating clergyman was W. Cooper.¹

Marriage*

He married Amelia Coles Crossman, daughter of Alexander Crossman and Sarah Rayner, on 19 October 1875 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; they were married by license, by Charles W. Hamilton. Witnesses were William Baker & Mary McLaren.⁵

Marriage Registration, Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia C. Crossman, 19 October 1875.

Census HeadHousehold*

Joseph 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 Joseph (age 26) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 22), their children Charles Enos (age 3) and Sarah (age 1). Joseph was a farm labourer. The family religion was Methodist.²

1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Charles Cannon, his wife Amelia Crossman, their son Charles Enos and daughter Sarah.

Immigration*

He immigrated to U.S.A. in 1882.⁶

Naturalization*

He was naturalized on 2 November 1892 in 2nd District Court, Abington-Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..³

US Naturalization Record, Joseph Charles Cannon. 2 November 1892.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of June 1900 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.]⁴

1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Household of Joseph Charles Cannon, his wife Amelia Crossman, their children William, Mary, Carl and Earl.

Death*

He died on 1 February 1937 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., at age 84.⁶

Burial*

He was buried in Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..⁶

Family

Amelia Coles Crossman b. 31 May 1850

Children

Charles Enis Cannon² b. c 1878
Sarah Cannon² b. c 1880
William Otis Cannon⁴ b. Apr 1882
Mary Emily Cannon⁴ b. Jul 1883
Carl W. Cannon⁴ b. Feb 1892
Earl M. Cannon⁴ b. May 1894

Citations

[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.
[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.
[S7526] Naturalization, digital copy of index card, Microfilm 58, Certificate Vol. 1, page 208 (2 November 1892); National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., yU.S.A.
[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.
[S7523] Unknown spouses' names, (19 October 1875), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, Marriages 1871-1878 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as PEI Marriage Registers.
[S7631] Public Archives of Prince Edward Island, "Cannon Family File, Item 12" (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Cannon Family File."

Joseph Samuel Cannon¹

M, b. 17 December 1857, d. 1928

Father

Samuel Cannon¹ b. 18 May 1819, d. 14 Aug 1902

Mother

Susanna (Susannah) Wallace¹ b. 1818, d. 12 Feb 1901

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

24 Jan 2012

Name-Com

Joseph Samuel Cannon is commonly known as Joseph.²

Birth*

He was born on 17 December 1857 in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; his birth date was entered as 27 Nov. 1857 in the 1901 Canada Census.^1,3

He was the son of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.¹

Baptism

Joseph Samuel Cannon was baptized on 29 August 1858 in the United Church, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officating clergyman was Rev. F. Metherall.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He 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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Joseph Samuel Cannon 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.⁵

Marriage*

Joseph Samuel Cannon married Arabella Wright on 7 December 1882; Joseph was a farmer, and lived with his family on his father's farm.^2,3

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Joseph Samuel 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.⁶

Census HeadHousehold*

Joseph Samuel Cannon was head of the household in the census of 31 March 1901 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.²

1901 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Cannon, his wife Arabella, their children William, Idella, George, Edith, Marshall, Harry and Lawrence, and Joseph's father Samuel.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1 June 1911 in Lot 12, Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 53) were his wife Arabella (age 47), children George (age 20), Marshall (age 14), Harry (age 12), Chester (age 10) and Susan (age 7). There was also an unrelated boarder, Estey Allen (age 19), a teacher ata public school. Joseph was a farmer and miller "at home", George a blacksmith and Marshall a farmer. The household religion was Methodist.⁷

1911 Canada Census, Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Cannon, his wife Arabella Wright, children George, Marshall, Harry, Chester and Susan, and a boarder, Estey Allen.

Death*

He died in 1928 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^8,3

Burial*

He was buried in United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60512,-63.91445. 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.⁸

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.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail, their children Earnest and Edward.

Family

Arabella Wright b. 24 March 1863, d. 12 May 1944

Children

Edward Bell Cannon⁸
Earnest E. Cannon⁸ b. c 1883
William Leroy Cannon² b. 10 Dec 1885, d. 18 Jan 1947
Idella May Cannon² b. 8 Sep 1887
George Robert Cannon+² b. 22 Jul 1891, d. 12 Jul 1971
Edith Cannon+² b. 9 Jun 1893, d. 15 May 1984
Marshall C. Cannon² b. 4 Dec 1896, d. 19 Mar 1969
Harry Wallace Cannon² b. 12 Feb 1898
Lawrence Chester Cannon+² b. 29 Sep 1900
Susan M. Cannon⁷ b. 14 Nov 1903

Citations

[S3493] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, United Church, O'Leary, Book 1, Page 18. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index.
[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. 155. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[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.
[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.
[S3496] 1911 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #5, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3739] Joseph S. Cannon (1857-1928) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.

Laura Jane Cannon¹

F, b. 23 August 1881, d. 1899

Father

Isaac Cannon¹ b. 27 Jan 1846, d. 21 May 1914

Mother

Martha Ann Ford¹ b. 1849, d. 17 Feb 1935

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

16 Jul 2012

Birth*

Laura Jane Cannon was born on 23 August 1881 in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Isaac Cannon and Martha Ann Ford.¹

Baptism

Laura Jane Cannon was baptized on 8 March 1882 in United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

She died in 1899.²

Burial*

She was buried in Woodlawn Methodist Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80972,-64.07231. Section 'A', stone #9. small square obelisk, broken from base.
Inscription: Isaac Cannon / Died / May 21, 1914 / AET. 68 / His Wife / Martha Ann / Ford / Died / Feb. 17, 1935 / AET. 86. / - / CANNON
Left: Also / His daughters / Laura Jane / 1880 - 1899 / Matilda / 1882 - 1886 / Isaac / an infant / 1892 / One less on earth / One more in heaven.²

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Citations

[S6897] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1899, United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23, (Laura Jane Cannon, 8 March 1882). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
[S3768] Isaac Cannon (1846-1914) Marker Inscription;David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.

Lavinia Cannon¹

F, b. 17 July 1823

Father

George Cannon¹ b. c 1777, d. 3 Jul 1861

Mother

Elizabeth Hiscock¹ b. c 1778, d. 2 May 1851

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

14 Nov 2013

Birth*

Lavinia Cannon was born on 17 July 1823 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of George Cannon and Elizabeth Hiscock.¹

Baptism

Lavinia 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.¹

Marriage*

She married James Glover on 23 December 1841 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; "James Glover (B) Lot 19 and Lavenia Cannon (S) of St. Eleanors, were married by license this 23rd Decr. 1841. In presence of William Glover, George Cannon." James was a tailor.²

Marriage Record, James Glover & Lavinia Cannon, 1841.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lavinia Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of James Glover in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; this census doesn't provide as much detail as more recent returns. However, it does show James as head of the household with 6 males (I have only 4 in my file) and 4 females. There is 1 female birth recorded "since 30th March 1860", which would be Charlotte.³

Census HeadHousehold*

Lavinia Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada; included in the household with Lavinia (age 55), now widowed, were her children William (age 21), Fanny (age 19), Edward (age 17), Charles (age 13), Charlotte (age 11), Elizabeth (age 28), her husband Henry Evans (age 29) and their son Charles (age 5). Lavinia was a seamstress. William, Edward and Henry Evans were seamen. The family religion was Anglican. Charlotte was "going to school", her brother Charles was "deaf and dumb". Charles Evans was "going to school".⁴

1871 Canada Census, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Household of widowed Lavinia (Cannon) Glover, her children William, Fanny, Edward, Charles, Charlotte & Elizabeth, her husband Henry Evans, their son Charles.

Family

James Glover d. before 1871

Children

Elizabeth Grace Glover+⁵ b. 1843, d. 7 Jun 1922
William Glover⁴ b. c 1850
Fanny Glover⁴ b. c 1852
Edward Glover⁴ b. c 1854
Charles Glover⁴ b. c 1858
Charlotte Glover⁴ b. a 30 Mar 1860

Citations

[S3511] Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 11, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Lavinia Cannon, (21 March 1824) . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Lavinia Cannon.
[S5165] James Glover & Lavenia Cannon marriage, in Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866: unknown manuscript info, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866.
[S8638] 1861 Canada Census, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, household of James Glover, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Roll M-1170, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8637] 1871 Canada Census, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Levinia Glover household #25, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Roll C-10559, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5197] Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Grace Glover, Acc. 2630, Page 154, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Grace Glover.

Lawrence Chester Cannon¹

M, b. 29 September 1900

Father

Joseph Samuel Cannon² b. 17 Dec 1857, d. 1928

Mother

Arabella Wright² b. 24 Mar 1863, d. 12 May 1944

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

15 Aug 2013

Birth*

Lawrence Chester Cannon was born on 29 September 1900 in Lot 12, Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

Alt-BirthPlace

An alternate birth place is on 29 September 1900 in Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^3,4

He was the son of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Wright.²

Name-Com

Lawrence Chester Cannon is commonly known as Lawrence Cannon in 1901.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He 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.²

Baptism

Lawrence Chester Cannon was baptized on 7 June 1901 in United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William R. Pepper.¹

Name Variation

As of 1911, Lawrence Chester Cannon is also known as Chester Cannon.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon in Lot 12, Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 53) were his wife Arabella (age 47), children George (age 20), Marshall (age 14), Harry (age 12), Chester (age 10) and Susan (age 7). There was also an unrelated boarder, Estey Allen (age 19), a teacher ata public school. Joseph was a farmer and miller "at home", George a blacksmith and Marshall a farmer. The household religion was Methodist.³

Immigration*

Lawrence Chester Cannon immigrated to Maine, U.S.A., in 1920. He settled in Presque Isle..⁵

Marriage*

He married Dora R. Case, daughter of Edward M. Case and Cassie.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lawrence Chester Cannon was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1930 in the household of Edward M. Case in Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, U.S.A.; listed in the household with Edward (age 59) were his wife Cassie (age 53), daughter Alice (age 25) & Kathrine (age 15), sons Jack (age 12) & Carl (age 20), Carl's wife Pearl (age 22), Edward & Cassie's other daughter Dora (age 28) her husband Chester Cannon (age 29), their children Joseph (age 8), Marshall (age 6) & Arline (age 3 years & 3 months), Edward & Cassie's other daughter Nellie (age 22), her husband Vernon Scott (age 36), their daughter Irene (age 2 years & 1 month), and Leon Buchanan, a labourer.⁵

Family

Dora R. Case b. circa 1902

Citations

[S6524] Baptismal Record - Lawrence Chester Cannon, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, United Church, Bideford, Book 2, Page 20. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Lawrence Chester Cannon.
[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.
[S3496] 1911 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #5, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Subdistrict 40, 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. 157. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S6533] 1930 US Census - Edward M. Case, Edward Case Household #127, 17 April 1930, Microfilm Roll 829, Page 7B, FHC Film 4584729, Presque Isle, Maine, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.

Leanora S. Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1857

Father

Otis Cannon Jr.¹ b. 6 Jul 1834, d. 28 Nov 1915

Mother

Almira Smith¹ b. 10 Oct 1832

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

3 May 2013

Birth*

Leanora S. Cannon was born circa 1857 in New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leanora S. 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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leanora S. 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.²

Name Variation

As of 1871, Leanora S. Cannon is also known as Elenora Cannon.²

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.
[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.

Leonard Cannon¹

M, b. 24 January 1893

Father

John M. Cannon¹ b. 7 Apr 1851, d. 3 Nov 1947

Mother

Asenath Anderson¹ b. 6 Apr 1870, d. 8 Jan 1928

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Jun 2013

Birth*

Leonard Cannon was born on 24 January 1893 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of John M. Cannon and Asenath Anderson.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leonard Cannon was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of John M. Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 49) were his wife Asenath (age 30), their children Frederick (age 20), Amanda May (age 13), John (age 11), Harrison (age 8), Leonard (age 7) and two infant twin girls (age 1 month). John and Fred were plasterers. The family religion was Baptist.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leonard Cannon was enumerated on the census of 23, 24 & 26 June 1911 in the household of John M. Cannon in Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Asenath (age 42), their children John (age 21), May (age 24), Harrison (age 18) & Leonard (age 17), and Harold Cannon (age 3), recorded as a grandson, whose parents are not yet known. John was a plasterer and farmer, son John a labourer, May a home worker, Harrison a seaman and Leonard a labourer. The family religion was Baptist.³

Marriage*

Leonard Cannon married Florence E. Wilbur, daughter of Welcome Wilbur and Rebecca, on 29 August 1918 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license. Leonard was 24 years old, a bachelor, farmer, Baptist, living in New Horton, New Brunswick. Florence was 18 years old, a spinster, Baptist, also living in New Horton.¹

Family

Florence E. Wilbur b. circa 1900

Citations

[S8427] Leonard Cannon & Florence E. Wilbur, (29 August 1918), Marriage Registration, PANB microfilm F15975, Code B4/1918 , Number 1317. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8428] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John M. Cannon Household #11, 3 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8436] 1911 Canada Census, Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Household of John M. Cannon, 23, 24 & 26 June 1911, Microfilm LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon¹

M, b. 17 May 1867, d. 26 September 1886

Father

William Frederick Cannon¹ b. Apr 1836

Mother

Elizabeth Walker¹ b. 8 Jun 1845, d. 6 Sep 1902

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Birth*

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon was born on 17 May 1867 in home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the birth year of 1865 entered on the transcription of his birth and baptism record conflicts with that of his brother Lorenzo. I believe Leslie's birth year is more likely 1867, given that he was baptised February 1868. Their ages are shown to be 2 years apart in the 1881 census.^1,2

He was the son of William Frederick Cannon and Elizabeth Walker.¹

Baptism

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon was baptized in February 1868 in Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.103491,-63.832155; the officating clergyman was Rev. A. DesBrisay.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

Death*

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon died on 26 September 1886 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 19;
"Charlottetown, on Sept. 26, Leslie N. W. Cannon, second son of William Cannon of Summerside, aged 19 years and 6 months."^3,4

Citations

[S3521] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon, Trinity United Church (Summerside) Record Book 1, Page 3.. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Leslie NElson Walker 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.
[S6311] Died - Leslie N. W. Cannon, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 7 October 1886, page 3, col. 3. Hereinafter cited as Summerside Journal.
[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.

Levonia Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1885

Father

Isaac Cannon¹ b. 27 Jan 1846, d. 21 May 1914

Mother

Martha Ann Ford¹ b. 1849, d. 17 Feb 1935

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Apr 2012

Birth*

Levonia Cannon was born circa 1885 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Isaac Cannon and Martha Ann Ford.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Levonia Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Isaac Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Isaac (age 55) were his wife Martha Ford (age 52), their children, Levonia (age 16), Tryphina (age 13) and Martha (age 11), and Isaac's inlaws, Silas (age 83) and Ann (age 72) Ford. Isaac was a farmer. His family's religion was Methodist, Silas was Anglican and Ann was Methodist.¹

Citations

[S7010] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Isaac Cannon household #103, 1901, digital image of census page Page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Lila Gertrude Cannon^1,2

F, b. 15 February 1907, d. 9 June 2011

Lila Gertrude Cannon (1907-2011)

Father

Fredrick Wellington Cannon^2,3 b. 12 Oct 1864, d. 9 Apr 1940

Mother

Margaret Stewart^2,3 b. 1876, d. 1962

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Lila Gertrude Cannon was born on 15 February 1907 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,3

She was the daughter of Fredrick Wellington Cannon and Margaret Stewart.^2,3

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is in April 1907 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; this birth date was recorded in the 1911 census.²

Baptism

Lila Gertrude Cannon was baptized on 31 July 1908 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Fredrick Wellington Cannon in Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household of Fredrick were his wife Margaret/Margret. sons J. Malcolm, Harry S. & Frederick, and daughter Lila G.²

Marriage*

Lila Gertrude Cannon married James Stone Campbell.³

Death*

Lila Gertrude Cannon died on 9 June 2011 in South Shore Villa, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 104.³

Burial*

She was buried on 11 June 2011 in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23837,-63.63175.
Inscription: CAMPBELL / James Stone Campbell / 1902 - 1997 / Husband of / Lila Gertrude Cannon / 1907 - 2011.^3,4

Tombstone, James Stone Campbell (1902-1997), his wife Lila Gertrude Cannon (1907-2011). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

James Stone Campbell b. 1902, d. 1997

Citations

[S3505] Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, Pages 158-159, Baptismal Record: Lila Gertrude Cannon, (31 July 1908). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Lila Gertrude Cannon.
[S3503] 1911 Canada Census - Fredrick W. Cannon, Household #94, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5756] Obituary - Lila Gertrude Cannon, www.moase.ca, Crapaud, Prince Edward Island9 June 2011.
[S6244] Cemetery Marker - James Stone Campbell, James Stone Campbell & Lila Gertrude Cannon Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 5 August 2011.

Lila Gertrude Cannon¹

F, b. circa May 1929, d. 2005

Father

James Malcolm Cannon¹ b. 21 May 1896, d. 1 Mar 1968

Mother

Selena Harris¹ b. 1902, d. 1932

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

13 Jan 2010

Birth*

Lila Gertrude Cannon was born circa May 1929 in Malden, Massacusetts, U.S.A..^2,1

She was the daughter of James Malcolm Cannon and Selena Harris.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lila Gertrude Cannon was enumerated on the census of 14 April 1930 in the household of James Malcolm Cannon in 312 Salem St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massacusetts, U.S.A., 42.431184,-71.056844; included in the household were his wife Selena, daughters Irene & Lila, son Albert and brother-in-law Charles Harris. His occupation was listed as a gardener in a nursery. Also living in the household was his brother-in-law, Charles Harris, listed as working in a shoe factory.²

Death*

Lila Gertrude Cannon died in 2005.¹

Citations

[S4090] Correspondence with Sherri L. Cannon (Maryland, U.S.A.). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4091] 1930 US Census - James Malcolm Cannon, Household of James M. Cannon, 14 April 1930, On-line at Ancestry.com unknown film, Malden, Massachusetts, Roll 923, Page 13A, Enumeration District 281, Image 356.0, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.

Lillia Lane Cannon¹

F, b. 1869

Father

Nathan Cannon¹ b. 8 Mar 1824

Mother

Marion Boundy¹ b. 1830

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

20 May 2013

Birth*

Lillia Lane Cannon was born in 1869 in New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of Nathan Cannon and Marion Boundy.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lillia Lane 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

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.

Lillian Pearl Cannon¹

F, b. 25 July 1916, d. 19 July 2007

Father

John Whitman Cannon¹ b. 27 Jun 1889, d. 23 Mar 1937

Mother

Stella May Coakley¹ b. 11 Jun 1893, d. 1969

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

27 Jun 2013

Birth*

Lillian Pearl Cannon was born on 25 July 1916 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her mother, now "Mrs. Stella May Steeves" of Sunny Brae, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Dated 5 November, 1968, at Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of John Whitman Cannon and Stella May Coakley.¹

Marriage*

Lillian Pearl Cannon married Trueman Murray Tingley, son of Harley O. Tingley and Mary J. Long, on 26 November 1932 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, #18940. Murray was 18 years old, a farmer, bachelor, United Baptist, living in Shepody, Albert County, New Brunswick. Lillian was 16 years old, a housekeeper, spinster, United Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. There were four daughters and three sons from this marriage.^2,3

Death*

Lillian Pearl Cannon died on 19 July 2007 in the home of her daughter Debbie, Lower Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 90.³

Funeral

The funeral was held on 21 July 2007 in Tuttle Brothers Funeral Home, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.³

Burial*

She was buried on 21 July 2007 in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens, 1167 Salisbury Rd., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.³

Family

Trueman Murray Tingley b. 15 October 1914, d. 13 September 2006

Citations

[S8418] Lillian Pearl Cannon, digital copy of original PANB microfilm F24808, Code 1916-800493 (filed 5 November 1968), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S8434] Trueman Murray Tingley & Lillian Pearl Cannon marriage, 26 November 1932, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F19750, Code B4/1932, Number 1044.
[S8437] Death, Lillian Pearl Tingley, Times & Transcript, published in Moncton, New Brunswick, 21 July 2007, Canada Obituary Collection. Hereinafter cited as Times & Transcript.

Lily May Cannon¹

F, b. 8 September 1901, d. 1922

Father

Samuel Edward Cannon^1,2 b. 22 Jan 1874, d. 1960

Mother

Mary Margaret Mills^1,2 b. 26 Jun 1875, d. 1950

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

29 Dec 2011

Name-Comalso

Lily May Cannon is also commonly known as Lillian.³

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Lillie.²

Birth*

She was born on 8 September 1901 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

She was the daughter of Samuel Edward Cannon and Mary Margaret Mills.^1,2

Baptism

Lily May Cannon was baptized on 22 September 1904 in the United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Wm. R. Pepper.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Samuel Edward Cannon in Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Samuel's wife Margret, and children Melinda (age 11), Lillie (age 10), Early (age 8), Raymond (age 6), Samuel (age 5) and Ernest (age 1). The family religion was Methodist. Samuel's occupation was listed as farmer.²

Name Variation

Lily May Cannon is also known as Lillian.³

Death*

She died in 1922.³

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40470,-63.77598.
Inscription: CANNON / 1874 Samuel E. Cannon 1960 / His Wife / 1875 Mary Mills 1950 / 1901 Lillian Cannon 1922 / 1909 Ernest E. Cannon 1976
Back: Samuel Charles Cannon / 1906 - 1984 / Reta Estella Cannon / 1912 - 1984.³

Tombstone, Samuel Edward Cannon (1874-1960), his wife Mary Margaret Mills (1875-1950), their daughter Lillian (Lily May) (1901-1922), their son Ernest E. (1909-1976), their son Samuel Charles (1900-1964), their daughter Reta Estella Cannon (1912-1984). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S4918] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Lily May 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 - Lily May Cannon.
[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.
[S4923] Cemetery marker - Samuel Edward Cannon, Samuel Edward Cannon Tombstone inscription; David A Walker, 17 August 2010.

Lorenzo Marien Cannon¹

M, b. 26 July 1865, d. 30 August 1941

Father

William Frederick Cannon² b. Apr 1836

Mother

Elizabeth Walker² b. 8 Jun 1845, d. 6 Sep 1902

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

28 Dec 2011

Name-Com

Lorenzo Marien Cannon is commonly known as Lorenzo.²

Birth*

He was born on 26 July 1865 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "Lorenzo Marien son of Wm. Fred. & Elizabeth Cannon, merchant, Summerside. Born 26 July 1865, bapt. Dec. 10, 1865. J.W. Forsyth."^1,2

He was the son of William Frederick Cannon and Elizabeth Walker.²

Baptism

Lorenzo Marien Cannon was baptized on 10 December 1865 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officating clergyman was Rev. J.W. Forsythe.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Emigration*

Lorenzo Marien Cannon emigrated in 1891 from Prince Edward Island, Canada.³

Marriage*

He married Eliza Jane Gibbs, daughter of Matthias Gibbs and Ann Maria.⁴

Census HeadHousehold*

Lorenzo Marien Cannon was head of the household in the census of 21 April 1910 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Lorenzo (age 44) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 41), their sons John (age 13) and Elwin (age 12). Lorenzo was a tailor of "ready made garments".⁵

1910 US Census, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts. Household of Lorenzo Cannon, his wife Eliza Gibbs, their sons John and Elwin.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 25 April 1930 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Lorenzo (age 63) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 61), their son John (age 33). Lorenzo and John were both tailors.³

1910 US Census, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. Household of Lorenzo Cannon, his wife Eliza Gibbs, their son John.

Death*

He died on 30 August 1941 in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., at age 76;
Massachusetts - In Wareham, on Aug. 30, Lorenzo M. Cannon, formerly of Summerside, P.E.I., leaving a widow (née Eliza Gibbs) formerly of P.E.I., two sons and a brother."⁴

Family

Eliza Jane Gibbs b. 3 October 1867

Children

John L. Cannon⁵ b. 1897
Elwin L. Cannon⁵ b. 1898

Citations

[S5253] Baptismal Record: Lorenzo Marien Cannon, Acc. 2630, p. 251. Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866 - Public Records & Archives Office, P.E.I.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Lorenzo Marien 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.
[S6315] 1930 US Census - Lorenzo Cannon, household of Lorenzo M. Cannon, 25 April, 1930, microfilm image Roll 895, Page 25A, Enumeration District 23, Image 440.0, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
[S6312] Death - Lorenzo M. Cannon, Maple Leaf Magazine, Ottawa, Oct. 1965, Page 165, Col. 2. Hereinafter cited as Maple Leaf.
[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.

Lucy L. Cannon^1,2

F, b. 7 February 1869

Father

Mariner Cannon¹ b. 29 Apr 1822

Mother

Elizabeth Travis Smith¹ b. 12 Jul 1826, d. bt Apr 1901 - May 1910

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

9 May 2013

Birth*

Lucy L. Cannon was born on 7 February 1869 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Mariner Cannon and Elizabeth Travis Smith.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucy L. 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.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucy L. Cannon 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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucy L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1891 in the household of Mariner Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mariner (age 69) were his wife Eliza (age 64), their children Inez (age 23), Lucy (age 22) & Fletcher (age 34) and Fletcher's wife Dorcas MacDonald (age 32). Mariner and Fletcher were farmers, Inez a cook. The family religion was Methodist.⁴

Citations

[S8287] Late Registration of Births, Province of New Brunswick, Lucy Cannon, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18760, Code 1869-C-4.
[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.
[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.
[S8328] 1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #15, 8 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Lulu E. Cannon^1,2,3

F, b. 23 March 1891

Father

Samuel C. Cannon¹ b. 17 Dec 1847

Mother

Adelaide Rowena Williams¹ b. 9 May 1856

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

12 Oct 2012

Birth*

Lulu E. Cannon was born on 23 March 1891 in Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams.¹

Baptism

Lulu E. Cannon was baptized on 23 June 1892 in Presbyterian Church, Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

(Witness) Immigration

She 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

Lulu E. 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

Lulu E. 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.⁵

Marriage*

Lulu E. Cannon married Lewis Rae Chase, son of Joseph Chase and Cora Higgins, on 24 December 1913 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..⁶

Marriage Registration, Lewis Rae Chase & Lulu Cannon.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 19 January 1920 in the household of Lewis Rae Chase in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Louis/Lewis (age 28) were his wife Lulu Cannon (age 28), their son Francis (age 4 years, 4 months), and Lulu's mother Adelaide (Williams) Cannon (age 64). Louis was a book keeper.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Lewis Rae Chase in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Louis/Lewis (age 38) were his wife Lulu Cannon (age 38), son Francis (age 14) and daughter Marilyn (age 9). Louis was a watchman for the state of Massachusetts.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1940 in the household of Lewis Rae Chase in 28 Adams St., Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 42.15041,-71.00955; included in the household with Louis/Lewis (age 48) were his wife Lulu Cannon (age 48), daughter Marilyn (age 19), son Francis (age 24), his wife Dorothy (age 22), their son Francis (age 1 month). Louis was a "forest fire observer, for County Fire Prevention", Marilyn was a clerk for a wholesale publishing company, and Francis was a clerk in a retail grocery store.³

Family

Lewis Rae Chase b. circa 1891

Children

Francis M. Chase+⁷ b. Sep 1915
Marilyn A. Chase² b. c 1921

Citations

[S7461] Baptism Record, Lulu Cannon, Presbyterian Church, Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 4, (23 June 1892). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Lulu Cannon.
[S7479] 4 April 1930 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, microfilm 934, page 4B, Enumeration District 55, Image 832.0, Family History Library Film 2340669, household of Louis Chase & Lulu Cannon.
[S7480] 18 April 1940 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, microfilm T627_1627, page 10A, Enumeration District 11-116, household of Louis Chase & Lulu Cannon.
[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.
[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.
[S7476] Unknown spouses' names, (24 December 1913), Massachusetts Town Records, 1620-1988, Marriage of Lewis Rae Chase & Lulu Cannon, Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915, on-line database, LDS Film #2409946, Record #2563, Image #00166 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriage of Lewis Chase & Lulu Cannon.
[S7478] 19 January 1920 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, microfilm T625_722, page 17A, Enumeration District 199, Image 713, household of Louis Chase & Lulu Cannon.

Margaret Sophonia Cannon

Last Edited

17 Aug 2002

Marriage*

Margaret Sophonia Cannon married Josiah Marchbanks, son of William Marchbanks and Molly Smith, in 1804.

Family

Josiah Marchbanks b. 11 February 1772, d. 23 July 1850

Children

Harold D. Marchbanks+ b. 14 Feb 1805, d. 18 Oct 1874
Russel Marchbanks b. 4 Aug 1806
Thomas Calvin Marchbanks+ b. 29 Mar 1808, d. 6 Dec 1884
Ellenor Marchbanks+ b. 17 Apr 1811, d. 7 Feb 1887
William Marchbanks b. 17 Apr 1813, d. 1888
James Claiborne Marchbanks+ b. 19 Jan 1815, d. c 1874
Jonathan Marchbanks b. 18 Apr 1817, d. 1867
George F. Marchbanks+ b. 24 Jul 1820, d. 24 Feb 1896
Ransom P. Marchbanks b. 25 Aug 1822, d. 1874
Alexander C. Marchbanks b. 12 Dec 1824
Jasper Marchbanks+ b. 15 Apr 1827, d. 29 Mar 1878
Burton Marchbanks+ b. 29 Jan 1830, d. 12 Feb 1864
Josiah Bailey Marchbanks b. 21 Feb 1832, d. 1906

Mariner Cannon¹

M, b. 29 April 1822

Father

Otis Cannon Sr.¹ b. 1780, d. 22 Jun 1864

Mother

Hannah Maria Kinne¹ b. 13 Mar 1787, d. 9 Aug 1849

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

13 May 2013

Name Variation

Mariner Cannon is also known as Marriner Cannon.²

Birth*

He was born on 29 April 1822 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick.^1,3,4

He was the son of Otis Cannon Sr. and Hannah Maria Kinne.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mariner Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Otis Cannon Sr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Otis Sr. (age 71) were his second wife Ann (age 48), children, by his first marriage, Mariner (age 29), Paulina (age 21), Otis Jr. (age 17), Amanda (age 23), and Amanda's son John Tingley (age 3 weeks). The identity and whereabouts of the baby's father are not known. No occupation was recorded for Otis Sr. Mariner was a farmer.⁵

Marriage*

Mariner Cannon married Elizabeth Travis Smith; there were 6 children from this marriage, two of whom were still living in 1935.³

Census HeadHousehold*

Mariner Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1861 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Mariner (age 39) were his wife Eliza (age 35), their children Fletcher (age 4), Anna (age 2) and George (age 6 months). Mariner was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist. They lived on a farm adjacent to Mariner's brother Otis Jr. and their father Otis Sr.²

1861 Census of Canada, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Anna and George.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1871 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.⁶

1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Annie, Hannah, Cecelia & Lucy, and Ann, second wife to Mariner's father Otis Cannon Sr..

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 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.⁷

1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Annie, Edith Hannah, Inez Cecelia & Lucy.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 8 April 1891 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mariner (age 69) were his wife Eliza (age 64), their children Inez (age 23), Lucy (age 22) & Fletcher (age 34) and Fletcher's wife Dorcas MacDonald (age 32). Mariner and Fletcher were farmers, Inez a cook. The family religion was Methodist.⁸

1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Inez, Lucy, Fletcher and Fletcher's wife Dorcas MacDonald.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He 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.⁴

(Witness) Immigration

Mariner 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.⁹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mariner 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.⁹

Family

Elizabeth Travis Smith b. 12 July 1826, d. between April 1901 and May 1910

Children

Fletcher Bert Cannon+² b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 17 Apr 1932
Anna L. Cannon² b. c 1859
George E. Cannon² b. c Oct 1860
Edith Hannah Cannon⁶ b. c 1863, d. 20 Nov 1887
Inez Cecelia Maud Cannon³ b. 2 Oct 1867
Lucy L. Cannon¹⁰ b. 7 Feb 1869

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.
[S8303] 1861 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #94, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-999, page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8286] Late Registration of Births, Province of New Brunswick, Inez Cecelia Maud Cannon, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB Microfilm F18759, Code 1867-C-3.
[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.
[S8304] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of Otis Cannon Sr., 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-994, page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[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.
[S8328] 1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #15, 8 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 3, 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.
[S8287] Late Registration of Births, Province of New Brunswick, Lucy Cannon, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18760, Code 1869-C-4.

Marshall C. Cannon^1,2

M, b. 4 December 1896, d. 19 March 1969

Father

Joseph Samuel Cannon¹ b. 17 Dec 1857, d. 1928

Mother

Arabella Wright¹ b. 24 Mar 1863, d. 12 May 1944

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

30 Nov 2010

Birth*

Marshall C. Cannon was born on 4 December 1896 in Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Wright.¹

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is on 4 December 1894.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marshall C. 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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marshall C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon in Lot 12, Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 53) were his wife Arabella (age 47), children George (age 20), Marshall (age 14), Harry (age 12), Chester (age 10) and Susan (age 7). There was also an unrelated boarder, Estey Allen (age 19), a teacher ata public school. Joseph was a farmer and miller "at home", George a blacksmith and Marshall a farmer. The household religion was Methodist.⁴

Note*

He lived and worked in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and retired to Victoria, Prince Edward Island.²

Death*

Marshall C. Cannon died on 19 March 1969 in Charlottetown Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 72.²

Burial*

He was buried in People's Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.238333,-63.632050.
Inscription: Ruth Ferguson MacBeth / Oct. 16, 1908 - Oct. 12, 1968 / George Robert Cannon / July 22, 1891 - July 12, 1971 / His Wife / Louise E. Cameron / Mar. 20, 1907 - June 4, 1990 / Marshall Cannon / Dec. 4, 1894 - Mar. 20, 1969 / To live in hearts we leave / behind is not to die.
Back: CANNON.^3,2

Tombstone, George Robert Cannon (1891-1971), his wife Louise Cameron (1907-1990), his brother Marshall (1894-1969), and as yet unconnected Ruth Ferguson MacBeth (her maiden name was Ferguson). The People's Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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.
[S4780] Cemetery Marker - George Robert Cannon, George Robert Cannon & Louise E. Cameron Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 26 July 2010.
[S3496] 1911 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #5, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Martha Cannon¹

Father

Charles Cannon¹

Mother

Elizabeth Rayner¹

Last Edited

28 Mar 2012

Birth*

Martha Cannon was born in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Cannon and Elizabeth Rayner.¹

Baptism

Martha Cannon was baptized on 28 April 1844 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

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.

Martha E. Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1890

Father

Isaac Cannon¹ b. 27 Jan 1846, d. 21 May 1914

Mother

Martha Ann Ford¹ b. 1849, d. 17 Feb 1935

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Apr 2012

Birth*

Martha E. Cannon was born circa 1890 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Isaac Cannon and Martha Ann Ford.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Martha E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Isaac Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Isaac (age 55) were his wife Martha Ford (age 52), their children, Levonia (age 16), Tryphina (age 13) and Martha (age 11), and Isaac's inlaws, Silas (age 83) and Ann (age 72) Ford. Isaac was a farmer. His family's religion was Methodist, Silas was Anglican and Ann was Methodist.¹

Citations

[S7010] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Isaac Cannon household #103, 1901, digital image of census page Page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Mary Cannon¹

F, b. 1797

Father

Charles Cannon¹ b. 4 Nov 1750, d. 1822

Mother

Keziah Davison¹ b. 30 Jul 1755, d. 1822

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

15 Apr 2009

Birth*

Mary Cannon was born in 1797.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Cannon and Keziah Davison.¹

Marriage*

Mary Cannon married Donald Ramsay.¹

Family

Donald Ramsay

Child

Mary Ramsay² b. 16 Sep 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.
[S3518] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Mary Ramsay, Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Mary Ramsay.

Mary Ann Cannon

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Marriage*

Mary Ann Cannon married Christian Hennengar in 1789.

Family

Christian Hennengar

Child

John Ambrose Hennigar+ b. 1794, d. 1870

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, b. 6 March 1814, d. 29 March 1894

Father

Otis Cannon Sr.¹ b. 1780, d. 22 Jun 1864

Mother

Hannah Maria Kinne¹ b. 13 Mar 1787, d. 9 Aug 1849

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

2 Dec 2012

Birth*

Mary Ann Cannon was born on 6 March 1814 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, 45.66861,-64.72672.¹

She was the daughter of Otis Cannon Sr. and Hannah Maria Kinne.¹

Marriage*

Mary Ann Cannon married Capt. Obediah Copp on 18 August 1836 in Waterside, Albert County, New Brunswick.¹

Death*

Mary Ann Cannon died on 29 March 1894 in Riverside, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 80.¹

Family

Capt. Obediah Copp

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.

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, b. 8 December 1830

Father

Frederick Cannon¹ b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876

Mother

Mary Lyons¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

25 Feb 2011

Birth*

Mary Ann Cannon was born on 8 December 1830; "Mary Ann daughter of Frederic Cannon and Mary Lyon his wife, was born the 8th December 1830, publicly bapt. 13th March 1831. A.V.G. Wiggins."¹

She was the daughter of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyons.¹

Baptism

Mary Ann Cannon was baptized on 13 March 1831 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins.¹

Marriage*

She married 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."²

Family

John C. McPherson b. circa 1828

Citations

[S4269] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Ann Cannon, Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 84.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Ann Cannon.
[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.

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, b. 12 October 1850, d. 2 September 1946

Father

John Cannon² b. 18 Oct 1818

Mother

Elizabeth Steeves²

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

2 May 2013

Name-Com

Mary Ann Cannon is commonly known as Mary Cannon.^3,2

Birth*

She was born on 12 October 1850 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick; the 1901 census has her birth year recorded as 1852.^3,2

She was the daughter of John Cannon and Elizabeth Steeves.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of John Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with John (age 31) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 27), their children James (age 6), Henry (age 3), Amanda (age 5) and Mary Ann (age 8 months). John was a miller and a farmer. They lived on the farm adjacent to John's brother William.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Cannon in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 50) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 48), their children James (age 26), Mary Ann (age 20), Hannah (age 16), John (age 16) and Melissa (age 12). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist Closed Communion.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Cannon in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 58), their children Mary Ann (age 30), John (age 24) and Melissa (age 22). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1901 in the household of John Cannon in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 82) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 80), their children Mary Ann (age 48) and John (age 44). John was a farmer, John Jr. a fisherman. The family religion was Baptist.³

Death*

Mary Ann Cannon died on 2 September 1946 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 95; she never married.²

Burial*

She was buried on 4 September 1946 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.²

Citations

[S8293] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of John Cannon, 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_994, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8292] Mary Cannon entry, Certificate of Registration of Death, PANB microfilm F19579, Volume 175, Registration 4065, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
[S8299] 1901 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #47, 9 April1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8296] 1871 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #25, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8297] 1881 Canada Census, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John Cannon household #179, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-13177, page 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.