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Amy Cannon¹

Last Edited

25 Mar 2012

Family

Child

Elizabeth Anne Cannon¹ b. 21 Jul 1828

Citations

[S6884] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1869, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 65, (Elizabeth Anne Cannon, 7 April 1829). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.

Amy Maud Cannon¹

F, b. 23 September 1870, d. 21 May 1962

Father

Thomas Compton Cannon¹ b. 10 May 1836, d. 6 Dec 1887

Mother

Amy Ellen Craswell¹ b. 1842, d. 18 Sep 1877

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

17 Mar 2014

Name Variation

Amy Maud Cannon is also known as Amy Maude Cannon.^2,3

Birth*

She was born on 23 September 1870 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,3

She was the daughter of Thomas Compton Cannon and Amy Ellen Craswell.¹

Baptism

Amy Maud Cannon was baptized on 30 May 1871 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J. W. Forsythe.¹

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Maud in 1881.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Compton Cannon in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were his second wife, Elizabeth (Cameron), children by his first wife (Amy Ellen Craswell), Gertrude, Minnie, Maud, Arthur, Bertha & Fanny, and Ethel May by his second wife Elizabeth. The family religion was entered as Church of England. Thomas's origin was entered as Irish. His occupation was entered as Trader. Minnie, Maud and Arthur were going to school.⁴

Name-Com

Amy Maud Cannon is commonly known as Amy in 1891.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Elizabeth Anne Cameron in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed Elizabeth (age 31) were her daughter Ethel (age 11), and children of her late husband Thomas by his first wife, namely Gertrude (age 26), Minnie (age 22), Amy (age 20, Bertha (age 16), Frances (age 14) and Arthur (age 18). Elizabeth was a farmer & merchant, Gertrude a dress maker, Minnie a sales clerk, Amy a milliner, and Arthur a sales clerk. The family religion was Anglican.⁵

Marriage*

Amy Maud Cannon married Robert Hodgson Montgomery on 17 August 1898 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; they were married by license, by John M. Withycombe. Robert was a bachelor, living in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Maude was a spinster, living in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island.^2,3

Name-Com

Amy Maud Cannon is commonly known as Maude Cannon in 1901.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of between 22 April 1901 and 28 April 1901 in the household of Robert Hodgson Montgomery in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Robert (age 38) were his wife Maude Cannon (age 36) and son Gerald (age 1). Robert was a merchant. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

Living*

Amy Maud Cannon and Robert Hodgson Montgomery were living in 1904 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Amy Maud Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Robert Hodgson Montgomery in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Robert (age 48) were his wife Maude Cannon (age 40 - sic), children Gerald (age 11), Rowan (age 8), Audrey (age 5), Constance (age 5) and Clifford (age 3). An unrelated member of the household was John J. Arsenault. Robert was a farmer and oyster dealer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁸

Death*

Amy Maud Cannon died on 21 May 1962 in home, 330 Myrtle St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 91; Obituary: "Mourn Death Mrs. Amy Maud Montgomery

The death occurred at Summerside on Tuesday, of Mrs. Amy Maud Montgomery, wife of the late R. H. Montgomery, 330 Myrtle Street, Summerside, in her 92nd year. She was born at St. Eleanors, daughter of the late Thomas C. Cannon and his wife, the former Amy Ellen Creswell, and had lived in Summerside the past 43 years. She was a devout member of St. Mary's Anglican Church here. Her husband predeceased her in 1929. Mrs. Montgomery was the last surviving member of her family.

She is survived by three sons and two daughters: Gerald D., Moncton, N.B; Rowan R., Montreal; Cliff C. (Monty), Charlottetown; and the Misses Audrey and Constance in Summerside; also by three grandchildren, Robert in Montreal; Gail and Heather in Charlottetown. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Friday to St. Mary's Anglican Church for service commencing at 2.30 p.m. Interment will take place in the Peoples cemetery."^9,3

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40549,-63.77711.
Inscription: MONTGOMERY / Robert H. Montgomery / Dec. 8, 1862 - Mar. 29, 1929 / His Wife / Amy Maude Cannon / Sept. 23, 1870 - May 21, 1962 / Their daughters / Margaret Audrey / Aug. 24, 1905 - Feb. 27, 1979 / Constance Gertrude / Aug. 24, 1905 - Oct. 15, 1985
Back: MONTGOMERY.³

Tombstone for Robert Montgomery (1862-1929), his wife Amy Maude Cannon (1870-1962), their daughters Margaret Audrey (1905-1979) and Constance Gertrude (1905-1985). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Robert Hodgson Montgomery b. 8 December 1862, d. 29 March 1929

Children

Gerald Douglas Archibald Montgomery⁸ b. 3 Oct 1899
Rowan Robert Montgomery⁸ b. 27 Oct 1902
Margaret Audrey Montgomery³ b. 24 Aug 1905, d. 27 Feb 1979
Constance Gertrude Montgomery³ b. 24 Aug 1905, d. 15 Oct 1985
Clifford Cedric Montgomery⁸ b. 17 Jul 1907, d. 1987

Citations

[S3872] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Amy Maud Cannon, St. Mary's Anglican Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 24., (30 May 1871). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Amy Maud Cannon.
[S9167] Robert Hodgson Montgomery & Amy Maude Cannon, (17 August 1898), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1898. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S7178] Cemetery marker, Robert Montgomery & Amy Maude Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 July 2012.
[S3861] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cannon Household #179, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Page 45, Lot 17, District Prince, subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6515] 1891 Canada Census - Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon, Household #55, 13 April, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, page 14, Lot 17, Prince County (District #134), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7180] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 8, Family No. 70, Robert H. Montgomery.
[S9157] Death - Minnie Cook Cannon, Pioneer, Summerside, published 9 April 1905, page 3, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Pioneer.
[S7179] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 10, Family No. 97, Robert H. Montgomery.
[S9081] Mourn Death Mrs. Amy Maud Montgomery, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 23 May 1962, page 3, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.

Angelina Cannon¹

F, b. 14 February 1846, d. 9 June 1933

Father

Frederick Cannon¹ b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876

Mother

Mary Lyons¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

17 Jul 2012

Birth*

Angelina Cannon was born on 14 February 1846 in Prince Edward Island.^2,3

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

Baptism

Angelina Cannon was baptized on 13 July 1851 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; "Angelina daughter of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyon his wife baptd. 13th July 1851."¹

Occupation*

She was a clerk (unknown employer). in 1864 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.⁴

Marriage*

She married John MacKenzie before 19 March 1866.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Angelina Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John MacKenzie in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 35) were his wife Angelina Cannon (age 35), their children Viola (age 10), Devona (age 8), Catherine (age 6) and Frank (age 4), and four unrelated lodgers. John was a merchant tailor. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Angelina Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of John MacKenzie in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 44) were his wife Angelina Cannon (age 45), their children Kate (age 17) and Frank (age 14). John was a tailor-cutter. John and the children were Secularists, Angelina was Anglican.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Angelina Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John MacKenzie in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Angelina Cannon (age 52), their children Viola (age 29), Kate (age 25) and Melvin (age 24). John was a merchant tailor, Viola was a book keeper, Melvin was a cutter of cloth (?). John and Melvin were Presbyterians, Angelina, Viola and Kate were Episcopalian.²

Census HeadHousehold*

Angelina Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Notre Dame St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Angelina (age 66), now widowed, were her daughter Catherine (age 29), son Frank (age 33), his wife Lilly May Maynard (age 25), their children John (age 3) and Pauline (age 1 month). There were also three unrelated lodgers. Angelina's occupation was recorded as operating a boarding house. Frank was a mailman. The family religion was Anglican.⁸

1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Angelina (Cannon) McKenzie, her daughter Catherine, son Frank, his wife Lily May Maynard, their children John and Pauline.

Death*

She died on 9 June 1933 at age 87.³

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40555,-63.77706.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Devona / Daughter of / John & Angelina / MacKenzie / Died / June 9, 1893, / AEt. 21 / MACKENZIE / [script]
Left: M. L. Frank / Died June 17, 1954 / His Wife / Lily Maynard / Died Oct. 8, 1959 / Kate / Died / Oct. 22, 1948 / Viola / Died / Jan. 18, 1951 / Margaret Jane Carroll / sister of Lily / Died April 5, 1966
Right: John MacKenzie / Died / June 1, 1903, / AET. 57. / His Wife / Angelina Cannon / Died / Nov. 7, 1933, / AET. 86.
Foot stones: Jane, Frank, Devona, Mother, Father, Kate, Viola.³

Tombstone for John MacKenzie (1846-1903), his wife Angelina Cannon (1872-1933), son Frank MacKenzie (1877-1954), his wife Lily Maynard (?-1959), daughters Kate MacKenzie (1875-1948) and Viola MacKenzie (1871-1951), and Margaret Jane Carroll (?-1966), sister of Lily Maynard. Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Family

John MacKenzie b. circa 1846, d. 1 June 1903

Children

Viola MacKenzie² b. 9 Jun 1871, d. 18 Jan 1951
Devona MacKenzie⁶ b. c 1873, d. 9 Jun 1893
Catherine MacKenzie² b. 27 Dec 1875, d. 22 Oct 1948
Frank M. L. MacKenzie+⁹ b. 1877, d. 17 Jun 1954
Melvin I. L. MacKenzie² b. 4 Mar 1877

Citations

[S5233] Baptismal Record - Angelina Cannon, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 203, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Angelina Cannon.
[S7187] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 4, Family No. 40, John MacKenzie household.
[S7186] Cemetery marker, John MacKenzie & Angelina Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 July 2012.
[S7173] Hutchinson, compiler, Hutchinson's Prince Edward Island Directory 1864 (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island: Hutchinson, 1864, p. 173). Hereinafter cited as Hutchinson's PEI Directory.
[S6302] Married - John McKenzie & Angelina Cannon, The Examiner, Charlottetown, 19 March 1866, Page 3. Hereinafter cited as Examiner.
[S7189] 1881 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, Page 55, Family No. 239, John McKenzie household.
[S7190] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Family No. 46, John McKenzie household.
[S7191] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 11, Family No. 112, Angelina (Cannon) MacKenzie household.
[S7188] 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Family No. 46, John McKenzie household.

Ann Marin Cannon¹

F, b. 1850

Father

Nathan Cannon¹ b. 8 Mar 1824

Mother

Marion Boundy¹ b. 1830

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

20 May 2013

Name-Com

Ann Marin Cannon is commonly known as Maria Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born in 1850 in Cascumpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.^1,2

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

Baptism

Ann Marin Cannon was baptized on 30 June 1850 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She 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.²

Citations

[S6883] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1853, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 18, Page 197, (Ann Marin Cannon, 30 June 1850). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
[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.

Anna L. Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1859

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

Name-Com

Anna L. Cannon is commonly known as Annie Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born circa 1859 in New Brunswick.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Anna L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Mariner Cannon 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.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Anna 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.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Anna 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.³

Citations

[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.
[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.

Annie Elvie Cannon¹

F, b. 23 February 1920, d. 12 March 1923

Father

James Sydney Cannon¹ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947

Mother

Mary Rose Anne Dunn¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

22 Apr 2014

Name Variation

Annie Elvie Cannon is also known as Annie Elva Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born on 23 February 1920 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

Annie Elvie Cannon was baptized on 27 August 1920 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81855,-64.05901; the officiating clergyman was Ernest C. Wood.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of James Sydney Cannon in Dock Road, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 55) were his wife Mary (age 35), their children Nelson (age 18), Emily (age 18), Myrtle (age 16), Elotha (age 14), Alexander (age 13), Thomas (age 11), Pearl (age 10), Levinia (age 8), Olive (age 7), Charles (age 5), Hilda (age 3), Elva (age 1) and Viola (age 1 month). James was a farmer, Nelson a labourer. The family religion was declared to be Catholic, although all known baptisms were performed in an Anglican church, and at least two are known to be buried in an Anglican cemetery.³

Death*

Annie Elvie Cannon died on 12 March 1923 in Miminegash Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 3.²

Burial*

She was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

Citations

[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.
[S9230] Norma McLellan et al., compiler, Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), page 346. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
[S8649] 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of James Cannon household #128, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Dock Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Page 15., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Annie Jane Cannon¹

F, b. 7 May 1896, d. 2 June 1967

Father

Thomas Cannon^1,2 b. 5 Jun 1862, d. 7 Apr 1947

Mother

Ann Boyle^1,2 b. 10 Jul 1869, d. 25 Mar 1945

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

17 Apr 2014

Name-Com

Annie Jane Cannon is commonly known as Annie Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born on 7 May 1896 in residence, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2,3

She was the daughter of Thomas Cannon and Ann Boyle.^1,2

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is on 7 May 1898; this birth year was incorrecty inscribed on her tombstone.⁴

Baptism

Annie Jane Cannon was baptized on 17 August 1900 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J. D. Davies.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; for the first time his marital status was recorded as widowed. Included in the household with Charles (age 63) were his son Thomas (age 41), his wife Annie (age 31), their children Ida May (age 6), Annie (age 4) & William (age 2), and Charles's other son Edgar (age 32). Charles, Thomas and Edgar were farmers. The household religion was Anglican.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Annie Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Thomas Cannon in Miminegash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Thomas (age 50) were his wife Annie Boyles (age 40), their children Ida May (age 16), Annie Jane (age 15), William (age 12), Gertie (age 9), George (age 7) and John (age 2). Thomas was a farmer. He was Presbyterian, the rest of the family Anglican.⁵

Marriage*

Annie Jane Cannon married Louis Feakes Jeffery on 9 September 1918 in St. Lawrence, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^3,4

Death*

Annie Jane Cannon died on 2 June 1967 at age 71; cause of death was diabetes.^4,3

Burial*

She was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86414,-64.10695.
Inscription: JEFFERY / Louis Feakes Jeffery / August 2, 1898 - May 13, 1962 / His wife / Annie Jane Cannon / May 7, 1898 - June 2, 1967 / The end and the reward of toil is rest. / Emily Gertrude 1921 - 1921 / William Edward 1927 - 1927.⁴

Tombstone, Louis Feakes Jeffery (1898-1962), his wife Annie Jane Cannon (1898-1967), their infant children Emily Gertrude (1921-1921) and William Edward (1927-1927). Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Inscription detail.

Family

Louis Feakes Jeffery b. 2 August 1898, d. 13 May 1962

Children

Gordon Howard Jeffery⁶ b. 23 Jun 1919, d. 29 May 2005
Emily Gertrude Jeffery⁴ b. 1921, d. 1921
William Edward Jeffery⁴ b. 1927, d. 1927

Citations

[S6521] Baptism Record - Annie Jane Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 100. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Annie Jane Cannon.
[S6519] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #44, 1901, Microfilm page 6, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9230] Norma McLellan et al., compiler, Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), Part 1, p. 207. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
[S7244] Cemetery Marker, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Louis Jeffery & Annie Jane Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.
[S9206] 1911 Canada Census, Miminegash, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Thomas Cannon Household #43, 1911, digital copy of original census page LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7245] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #2, Page 29-30, (26 June 1919, Gordon Howard Jeffery). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.

Arthur George Washington Cannon¹

M, b. 27 November 1870, d. 18 September 1931

Father

William Frederick Cannon¹ b. Apr 1836, d. 3 Mar 1906

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

20 Mar 2014

Name-Com

Arthur George Washington Cannon is commonly known as Arthur Cannon.^2,3

Birth*

He was born on 27 November 1870 in home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

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

Baptism

Arthur George Washington Cannon was baptized on 19 October 1871 in Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.394779,-63.789078; the officating clergyman was Rev. P. Prestwood.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of William Frederick Cannon in Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; also listed in the household were William's wife Elizabeth (Walker), and sons Lorenzo (age 16), Leslie (age 14), Hammond (age 12) and Arthur (age 10). William's occupation was listed as bookkeeper. His religion was listed as Church of England, while his wife and children were Presbyterian.²

Immigration*

Arthur George Washington Cannon immigrated to Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1888. This was the immigration year he declared at the time of the 1920 census, whereas 1890 was the year he declared in the 1930 census..³

Marriage*

He married first May Wetmore.⁴

Census*

Arthur George Washington Cannon appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Arthur was single, a lodger in the household of Ella Lyon. He was a salesman for a drugstore.⁵

Living*

He was living in 1912 in 33 Oneida Ave., Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..⁶

Marriage

He married second Ella M. Mailman, daughter of Nathaniel W. Mailman and Mary A. Mader, on 3 May 1912 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., Arthur was divorced from his first marriage when he married Ella.⁶

Census HeadHousehold*

Arthur George Washington Cannon was head of the household in the census of 13 January 1920 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Arthur (age 45) were his second wife Ella Mailman (age 33), their children Jessie (age 5) and Arthur (age 1 year & 4 months). Ella's sister was single and living in the adjacent household.³

1920 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Household of Arthur G. Cannon, his wife Ella Mailman, their children Jessie and Arthur. Image page courtesy of National Archives & Records Administration.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1930 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Arthur (age 55) were his second wife Ella Mailman (age 45), their children Jessie (age 16), Arthur (age 11) and Rosella (age 4). Arthur was a leveller at a shoe factory. Jessie & Arthur Jr. were students.⁷

1930 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Household of Arthur G. Cannon, his wife Ella Mailman, their children Jessie, Arthur and Rosella. Image page courtesy of National Archives & Records Administration.

Death*

He died on 18 September 1931 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., at age 60;
Obituary: "Mr. Arthur G. Cannon, well-known druggist of Brocton, Mass., passed away at his home in that city on Friday, September 18th. The deceased was a native of Summerside, a brother of Mr. Hammond W. Cannon of this town, and a son of the late William F. Cannon. Previous to leaving the Island a good many years ago the deceased learned the drug business in the pharmacy of W. R. Watson, Charlottetown. He leaves to mourn a wife and three children and two brothers, Hammond, of Summerside and Lorenzo, of Beverley, Mass., to whom sincere sympathy is extended.⁸

Family 1

May Wetmore

Child

Unnamed Cannon⁴ b. 26 Aug 1902

Family 2

Ella M. Mailman b. 7 April 1885

Children

Jessie Marie Cannon⁹ b. 8 Mar 1914
Arthur M. Cannon³ b. 13 Sep 1918

Citations

[S3520] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Arthur George Washington Cannon, Trinity United Church (Summerside) Record Book 1, Page 11.. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Arthur George Washington Cannon.
[S3569] 1881 Canada Census - William F. Cannon, William Cannon Household #74, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 18, Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 1, Subdistrict E, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9188] 1920 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Arthur G. Cannon Household #94, 13 January 1920, Microfilm NARA Roll T625_725, Page 4B, Enumeration District 96, Image 478, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S9191] Unnamed Cannon, digital copy of original document "Massachusetts, Births, 1841-1915," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FXHK-ZCZ : accessed 20 Mar 2014), Arthur G. Cannon in entry for Cannon, 26 Aug 1902; citing Brockton, Massachusetts, p143 cn635, Massachusetts Archiv (2 June 1903), Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
[S9194] 1910 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Ella Lyon Household #520, 30 April 1910, Microfilm NARA Roll T624_611, Page 21B, FHL microfilm 1374624, Enumeration District 1186, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S9189] Arthur G. Cannon & Ella M. Mailman, (3 May 1912), Marriage Registration, FHL GS Film Number 2409944, Digital Folder Number 4329369, Image Number 00072 , Certificate Number 1018. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S9192] 1930 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Arthur G. Cannon Household #246, 1930, Microfilm NARA Roll 939, Page 10B, FHL microfilm 2340674, Enumeration District 53, Image 983.0, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S9173] Death - Arthur G. Cannon, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 5 October 1931, page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.
[S9190] Jessie Marie Cannon, digital copy of original document FHL Reference ID 153, GS Film Number 2409801, Digital Folder Number 4401722, Image Number 51 (10 March 1914), Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

Arthur M. Cannon¹

M, b. 13 September 1918

Father

Arthur George Washington Cannon¹ b. 27 Nov 1870, d. 18 Sep 1931

Mother

Ella M. Mailman¹ b. 7 Apr 1885

Charts

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

Last Edited

20 Mar 2014

Birth*

Arthur M. Cannon was born on 13 September 1918 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

He was the son of Arthur George Washington Cannon and Ella M. Mailman.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Arthur M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 January 1920 in the household of Arthur George Washington Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Arthur (age 45) were his second wife Ella Mailman (age 33), their children Jessie (age 5) and Arthur (age 1 year & 4 months). Ella's sister was single and living in the adjacent household.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Arthur M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1930 in the household of Arthur George Washington Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Arthur (age 55) were his second wife Ella Mailman (age 45), their children Jessie (age 16), Arthur (age 11) and Rosella (age 4). Arthur was a leveller at a shoe factory. Jessie & Arthur Jr. were students.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Arthur M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1940 in the household of Ella M. Mailman in 35 Sneidy Ave., Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Ella (age 53), now widowed, was her son Arthur (age 21). Arthur was a maintenance worker at a newspaper office.³

Citations

[S9188] 1920 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Arthur G. Cannon Household #94, 13 January 1920, Microfilm NARA Roll T625_725, Page 4B, Enumeration District 96, Image 478, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S9192] 1930 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Arthur G. Cannon Household #246, 1930, Microfilm NARA Roll 939, Page 10B, FHL microfilm 2340674, Enumeration District 53, Image 983.0, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S9193] 1940 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Ella (Mailman) Cannon Household #125, 8 April 1940, Microfilm NARA Roll T627_1637, Page 6B, Enumeration District 12-78, Image 983.0, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.

Arthur Richard Cannon¹

M, b. 16 November 1872

Father

Thomas Compton Cannon¹ b. 10 May 1836, d. 6 Dec 1887

Mother

Amy Ellen Craswell¹ b. 1842, d. 18 Sep 1877

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

23 Jan 2012

Name-Com

Arthur Richard Cannon is commonly known as Arthur.^2,3

Birth*

He was born on 16 November 1872 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of Thomas Compton Cannon and Amy Ellen Craswell.¹

Baptism

Arthur Richard Cannon was baptized on 22 September 1873 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J. H. Read.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Compton Cannon in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were his second wife, Elizabeth (Cameron), children by his first wife (Amy Ellen Craswell), Gertrude, Minnie, Maud, Arthur, Bertha & Fanny, and Ethel May by his second wife Elizabeth. The family religion was entered as Church of England. Thomas's origin was entered as Irish. His occupation was entered as Trader. Minnie, Maud and Arthur were going to school.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Arthur Richard Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Elizabeth Anne Cameron in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed Elizabeth (age 31) were her daughter Ethel (age 11), and children of her late husband Thomas by his first wife, namely Gertrude (age 26), Minnie (age 22), Amy (age 20, Bertha (age 16), Frances (age 14) and Arthur (age 18). Elizabeth was a farmer & merchant, Gertrude a dress maker, Minnie a sales clerk, Amy a milliner, and Arthur a sales clerk. The family religion was Anglican.³

Citations

[S3864] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Arthur Richard Cannon, St. Mary's Anglican Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 35., (22 Sept. 1873). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Arthur Richard Cannon.
[S3861] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cannon Household #179, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Page 45, Lot 17, District Prince, subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6515] 1891 Canada Census - Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon, Household #55, 13 April, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, page 14, Lot 17, Prince County (District #134), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Avery C. Cannon^1,2

M, b. 25 September 1866

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

10 May 2013

Birth*

Avery C. Cannon was born on 25 September 1866 in New Brunswick.^1,3

He was the son of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis Jr. (age 36) were his wife Elmira (age 39), their children Elenora/Leanora (age 13), Edgar (age 9), Cassie (age 7), Avery (age 4), Ada (age 2) & Minnie (age 1), and a likely unrelated Deborah Martin (age 31) and her two children, John (age 1) and Esther (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Closed Communion Baptist, his wife and children were Wesleyan Methodists, Deborah Martin & her children were Closed Communion Baptists. Deborah's marital status was not recorded, she was not able to read or write. She was recorded as "A Parish Charge", which probably means that she was not able to care for herself and children, and the parish had taken on the responsibility of caring for her.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 46) were his wife Elmira (age 48), their children Edgar (age 19), Avery (age 14), Ada (age 12), Minnie (age 10), Maud (age 8) and Cassie (age 17). Otis and Edgar were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 56) were his wife Elmira (age 59), their children Edgar (age 29), Avery (age 24) and Minnie (age 21). Otis was a farmer; no occupations were recorded for Edgar or Avery. The family religion was Baptist.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Avery C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1901 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 66) were his wife Elmira (age 69), their children Edgar (age 39) and Avery (age 34). Otis was a farmer, Edgar was an Agent and Avery was a Master Mariner. The family religion was Baptist. They lived on the property adjacent to Fletcher Cannon, son of Mariner, nephew of Otis.³

Citations

[S8305] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #107, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, page 31, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8324] 1891 Canada Census, Parish of Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #16, 9 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8325] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #14, 5 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8323] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #142, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

baby Cannon¹

?, b. 10 February 1858

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 Mar 2012

Birth*

baby Cannon was born on 10 February 1858.¹

Baby Cannon was the child of Charles Cannon and Mary Ann Munn.¹

Baptism

Baby Cannon was baptized on 17 June 1858 in St. James Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T. Duncan.¹

Citations

[S6525] Baptismal Record - baby Cannon, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, St. James Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 27. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - baby Cannon.

Bertha Adaline Cannon¹

Father

Thomas Compton Cannon¹ b. 10 May 1836, d. 6 Dec 1887

Mother

Amy Ellen Craswell¹ b. 1842, d. 18 Sep 1877

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

19 Mar 2014

Name-Com

Bertha Adaline Cannon is commonly known as Bertha.²

Birth*

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

She was the daughter of Thomas Compton Cannon and Amy Ellen Craswell.¹

Baptism

Bertha Adaline Cannon was baptized on 5 September 1875 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was Rev.Thos. B. McLean.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Bertha Adaline Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Elizabeth Anne Cameron in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with widowed Elizabeth (age 31) were her daughter Ethel (age 11), and children of her late husband Thomas by his first wife, namely Gertrude (age 26), Minnie (age 22), Amy (age 20, Bertha (age 16), Frances (age 14) and Arthur (age 18). Elizabeth was a farmer & merchant, Gertrude a dress maker, Minnie a sales clerk, Amy a milliner, and Arthur a sales clerk. The family religion was Anglican.³

Marriage*

Bertha Adaline Cannon married John W. Craswell on 22 April 1896 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; they were married by license, by Alfred Osborne. John was a bachelor, living in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. Bertha was a spinster, living in St. Eleanors.⁴

Living*

Bertha Adaline Cannon was living in 1904 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.⁴

Family

John W. Craswell

Citations

[S3865] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Bertha Adaline Cannon, St. Mary's Anglican Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 41., (5 Sept. 1875). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Bertha Adaline Cannon.
[S3861] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cannon Household #179, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Page 45, Lot 17, District Prince, subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6515] 1891 Canada Census - Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon, Household #55, 13 April, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, page 14, Lot 17, Prince County (District #134), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9172] John W. Craswell & Bertha A. Cannon, (22 April 1896), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1896. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.

Bessie Ethel Cannon¹

F, b. 25 March 1882

Father

George Cannon¹ b. 1856

Mother

Charlotte Atkinson¹ b. 1858

Last Edited

9 May 2013

Name Variation

Bessie Ethel Cannon is also known as Bessie Ethel Canning.¹

Birth*

She was born on 25 March 1882 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of George Cannon and Charlotte Atkinson.¹

Citations

[S8320] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Eva Lillian Cannon, 18 Feb. 1947, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18769, Code 1882-C-31.

Carl W. Cannon¹

M, b. February 1892

Father

Joseph Charles Cannon¹ b. 1 Aug 1852, d. 1 Feb 1937

Mother

Amelia Coles Crossman¹ b. 31 May 1850

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

21 Oct 2012

Birth*

Carl W. Cannon was born in February 1892 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

He was the son of Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia Coles Crossman.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Carl W. Cannon was enumerated on the census of June 1900 in the household of Joseph Charles Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Joseph (age 46) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 40), their children William (age 18), Mary (age 16), Carl (age 8) and Earl (age 6). [In this census he declared that he immigrated in 1879, which is incorrect as he and his young family were still in Prince Edward Island for the 1881 census.]¹

Citations

[S7525] 1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Joseph Charles Cannon household #86, June 1900, digital image of census page Roll 674, Page b5A, Enumeration District 1117, Family History Library microfilm 1240674, The National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., yU.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.

Carrie Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1914

Father

William Henry Cannon¹ b. 29 Mar 1862

Mother

Susan¹ b. c 1885

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2014

Birth*

Carrie Cannon was born circa 1914 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of William Henry Cannon and Susan.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Carrie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Henry Cannon in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Harry (age 59) were his second wife Susan (age 36), their children Earle (age 6), WAlker (age 5) and Carrie (age 7). Harry was a farmer.¹

Citations

[S9166] 1921 Canada Census, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Harry & Susan Cannon household #109, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 10, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Cassie Cannon¹

F, b. 14 January 1864

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

15 May 2013

Birth*

Cassie Cannon was born on 14 January 1864 in New Brunswick.^1,2

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis Jr. (age 36) were his wife Elmira (age 39), their children Elenora/Leanora (age 13), Edgar (age 9), Cassie (age 7), Avery (age 4), Ada (age 2) & Minnie (age 1), and a likely unrelated Deborah Martin (age 31) and her two children, John (age 1) and Esther (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Closed Communion Baptist, his wife and children were Wesleyan Methodists, Deborah Martin & her children were Closed Communion Baptists. Deborah's marital status was not recorded, she was not able to read or write. She was recorded as "A Parish Charge", which probably means that she was not able to care for herself and children, and the parish had taken on the responsibility of caring for her.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 46) were his wife Elmira (age 48), their children Edgar (age 19), Avery (age 14), Ada (age 12), Minnie (age 10), Maud (age 8) and Cassie (age 17). Otis and Edgar were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.³

Marriage*

Cassie Cannon married Thomas Mark Pearson.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 14 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Mark Pearson in Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mark (age 34) were his wife Cassie Cannon (age 27), their daughter Minnie (age 1). Mark was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Cassie Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1901 in the household of Thomas Mark Pearson in Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mark (age 44) were his wife Cassie Cannon (age 37), their children Minnie (age 11), Leslie (age 9), Mary (age 4), Cassie (age 2) and Thomas (age 1). Mark was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.²

Family

Thomas Mark Pearson b. 17 February 1857

Children

Muriel Almira Pearson⁶ b. 7 Sep 1889
Leslie Mark Pearson⁷ b. 28 Jul 1891
Mary Ella Pearson⁸ b. 5 Feb 1897
Cassie Evelyn Pearson⁶ b. 6 Oct 1898
Thomas Edgar Pearson⁴ b. 6 Mar 1900

Citations

[S8305] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #107, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, page 31, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8343] 1901 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Thomas Mark Pearson household #13, 4 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8323] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #142, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8339] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Thomas Edgar Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18901, Code 1900-801586.
[S8344] 1891 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Thomas Mark Pearson household #50, 14 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8342] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Cassie Evelyn Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18792, Code 1898-P-29.
[S8340] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Leslie Mark Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18781, Code 1891-P-22.
[S8341] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Mary Ella Pearson, 12 February 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18790, Code 1897-P-32.

Catherine Myrtle Cannon¹

F, b. 21 July 1904, d. 1945

Father

James Sydney Cannon² b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947

Mother

Mary Rose Anne Dunn²

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

17 Apr 2014

Name-Com

Catherine Myrtle Cannon is commonly known as Myrtle Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born on 21 July 1904 in residence, Miminegash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

She was the daughter of James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn.²

Baptism

Catherine Myrtle Cannon was baptized on 27 November 1906 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was R. M. Fenton.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marriage*

Catherine Myrtle Cannon married Robert Wilfred Smith, son of Wilfred Smith and Gertrude, on 11 July 1922.³

(Witness) Living

Catherine Myrtle Cannon lived in the household with James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn in 1928 in Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Included in the household of James & Mary Cannon were their children Nelson, Emily, Myrtle, James, Alexander, Lottie, Thomas, Pearl, Levinia, Olive, Hilda, Viola, Ethyl, Charles and Elmer.⁴

Death*

Catherine Myrtle Cannon died in 1945.

Burial*

She was buried in St. Peters Anglican Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Row next to trees.

Family

Robert Wilfred Smith b. 25 August 1901, d. 1949

Citations

[S8650] Baptismal Record: Catherine Myrtle Cannon, Record Book 1, Page 119, (1904). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S8649] 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of James Cannon household #128, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Dock Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Page 15., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9230] Norma McLellan et al., compiler, Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), Part 1, p. 345. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
[S8653] M. S. Arniel, compiler, Atlas of Province of Prince Edward Island,, Canada (Winnipeg, Manitoba: published by Hignell Printing Ltd., Reprinted 1990). Hereinafter cited as 1928 Cummins Atlas.

Chandler Cannon¹

M, b. 22 April 1840, d. 25 May 1913

Father

William Cannon¹ b. 1812, d. 27 Oct 1887

Mother

Ruxby Copp¹ b. c 1815, d. b 1881

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

8 May 2013

Birth*

Chandler Cannon was born on 22 April 1840 in New Brunswick.^1,2

He was the son of William Cannon and Ruxby Copp.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Chandler Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of William Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 39) were his wife Ruby/Ruxby Copp (age 36), their children Rebecca (age 14), Chandler (age 11) and Mary Ann (age 8). William was a farmer (proprietor).¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Chandler Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William Cannon in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 49) were his wife Ruxby (age 47), their children Chandler (age 21), Ruxby (age 10), Mary Ann (age 19) and Clarissa (age 5). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.³

Census HeadHousehold

Chandler Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 31) was his wife Lavinia (age 30). Chandler was a farmer. They were both Closed Communion Baptists. In this census they declared themselves to be married, which brings into question the year of their marriage as shown on a public tree on Ancestry.ca, 2 years later.⁴

1871 Canada Census, Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Chandler Cannon, his wife Lavinia.

Marriage*

He married first Lavinia D. Huntley on 16 May 1873 in Coverdale Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.^4,5,6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Chandler Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Cannon in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with William (age 68), now widowed, were his son Chandler (age 41) and his wife Lavinia (age 39). William and Chandler were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.⁷

Census HeadHousehold*

Chandler Cannon was head of the household in the census of 10 April 1891 in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 48) were his wife Lavinia (age 47), their children Charles (age 7) and Stella (age 1). Chandler was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

1891 Canada Census, Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Chandler Cannon, his wife Lavinia, their children Charles and Stella.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 3 April 1901 in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 60) were his wife Lavinia (age 59), their son Charles (age 17), and an unrelated lodger, Calvin Reid (age 72). Chandler was a farmer, Charles a farmer's son. The family religion was Baptist.²

1901 Canada Census, Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Chandler Cannon, his wife Lavinia, their son Charles, and an unrelated lodger.

Marriage*

He married second Melinda Dunham on 20 February 1907 in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. Chandler was 65 years of age, widowed, a farmer, Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County. Melinda was 45 years of age, a widow, Baptist, living in Kent County.⁸

Death*

Chandler Cannon died on 25 May 1913 in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 73.⁶

Family 1

Lavinia D. Huntley b. 7 November 1841, d. 26 April 1906

Children

Charles Cannon⁵ b. 9 Sep 1883
Stella M. Cannon⁵ b. c 1890

Family 2

Melinda Dunham b. circa 1862

Citations

[S8294] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_994, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8307] 1901 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #2 of Chandler Cannon, 3 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8312] 1861 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_999, page 75, number 1013, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8314] 1871 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Chandler Cannon household #61, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_10394, page 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8306] 1891 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #53 of Chandler Cannon, 10 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8308] Ancestry.com - Public Tree - Lavinia D. Huntley, online http://trees.ancestry.ca/tree/7647559/person/-1059939383. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com - Public Tree - Lavinia D. Huntley.
[S8309] 1881 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #39 of William Cannon, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 10, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8310] Chandler Cannon & Melinda Smith, (20 February 1907), Marriage Registration, Albert County, New Brunswick, PANB microfilm F15925, Code B4/1907, Number 1362 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.

Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 4 November 1750, d. 1822

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

15 Apr 2009

Birth*

Charles Cannon was born on 4 November 1750 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.¹

Marriage*

He married Keziah Davison, daughter of Jonathan Davison and Hannah Billings, in 1775 in Nova Scotia.^1,2

Death*

Charles Cannon died in 1822 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Family

Keziah Davison b. 30 July 1755, d. 1822

Children

George Cannon+¹ b. c 1777, d. 3 Jul 1861
Otis Cannon Sr.+¹ b. 1780, d. 22 Jun 1864
Frederick Cannon+¹ b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876
Charles Cannon¹ b. 1789, d. 7 Oct 1829
Nathaniel Cannon¹ b. 1790, d. 18 Nov 1822
Nelson Cannon+¹ b. 1793
Mary Cannon+¹ b. 1797

Citations

[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S2504] Ancestry.ca - Keziah Davison - Family Data Collection - Individual Records, online www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca - Keziah Davison - Family Data Collection - Individual Records.

Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 1789, d. 7 October 1829

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

2 Dec 2012

Birth*

Charles Cannon was born in 1789 in Nova Scotia.¹

He was the son of Charles Cannon and Keziah Davison.¹

Death*

Charles Cannon died on 7 October 1829 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, 45.66861,-64.72672.¹

Citations

[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.

Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 19 March 1814, d. 17 March 1898

Father

Nelson Cannon¹ b. 1793

Mother

Mrs. Lane¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

17 Apr 2014

Birth*

Charles Cannon was born on 19 March 1814 in Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of Nelson Cannon and Mrs. Lane.¹

Marriage*

Charles Cannon married Mary Townsend Rayner, daughter of Edward Rayner of Travellers Rest and Mary Watson, on 18 January 1838 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "Charles Cannon (B) and Mary Rayner (S) were married by license the 18th Jany. 1838. In the presence of William Rayner and Frederick Cannon." [Charles was a nephew of Frederick Cannon.] They were married by A. V. G. Wiggins, recorded 24 July 1838.²

Marriage Record, Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner, 18 January 1838. Image courtesy of www.familysearch.org (LDS).

AltMarr

An alternate marriage date is on 21 January 1837.^1,3

(Witness) Marriage

Charles Cannon witnessed the marriage of Susanna (Susannah) Wallace and Samuel Cannon on 31 January 1843 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island;
Samuel Cannon (B)
Susanna Wallace (S)
Married by license 31 Jan 1843, by Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.
Witnesses Charles Cannon & William Tindall. Married by A.V.G. Wiggins. Recorded 14 Feb. 1844, R. Hodgson, Surrogate. (Marriage Book #2, 1839-1844, p. 293). They had ten children.^4,5

Census HeadHousehold*

Charles Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 66) were his wife Mary Townsend Rayner (age 44), their son Isaac (age 35), his wife Martha Ann Ford (age 34), Isaac's brother William (Age 21), children of Isaac and Martha, Mary (age 9), Samuel (age 7), Charles (age 5) and Silas (age 1). Also in the household was Margaret Henry (age 28), a servant, and her daughter Margaret Ann Henry (age 7 months). Charles, Isaac and William were farmers. The Cannon family members were Methodists, margaret Henry and her daughter were Presbyterian.⁶

1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his wife Mary Townsend Rayner, their son Isaac, his wife Martha Ann Ford, their children Mary, Samuel, Charles and Silas, Isaac's brother William, and Margaret Henry with her daughter Margaret Ann Henry.

Death*

He died on 17 March 1898 at age 83.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80973,-64.07230.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Charles Cannon / Died / Mar. 17, 1898. / AEt. 84 / - / Gone but not / forgotten. | Also / his wife / Mary Cannon / Died / Oct. 2, 1900 / AEt. 85 / - / Gone but not / forgotten.³

Tombstone for Charles Cannon (1814-1898) and Mary Rayner (1815-1900). Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Inscription detail.

Family

Mary Townsend Rayner b. 14 January 1816, d. 2 October 1900

Children

Emily Cannon+⁷ b. 1 Feb 1841, d. 14 Jan 1928
Isaac Cannon+¹ b. 27 Jan 1846, d. 21 May 1914
Samuel C. Cannon+¹ b. 17 Dec 1847
Joseph Charles Cannon+⁸ b. 1 Aug 1852, d. 1 Feb 1937
William Edward Cannon⁹ b. 27 Sep 1859
Thomas Cannon¹⁰ b. 12 Jun 1860

Citations

[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S5155] Charles Cannon & Mary Rayner marriage, 18 January 1838, in Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866: unknown manuscript info, Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866.
[S3767] Charles Cannon (1814-1898) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
[S2225] Samuel Cannon & Susanna Wallace marriage, 31 Jan. 1843, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Marriage Book #2, 1839-1844, p. 293.
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988). Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S4709] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, Page 44, Family No. 180.
[S5001] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon, Anglican Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 148.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon.
[S4997] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon, St. James Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 22.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon.
[S4710] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Edward Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 6.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Edward Cannon.
[S4996] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 8.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon.

Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 19 November 1875

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

17 Nov 2010

Birth*

Charles Cannon was born on 19 November 1875 in Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.901019,-63.981860.¹

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

Baptism

Charles Cannon was baptized on 3 April 1876 in United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was A. Lucas.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 66) were his wife Mary Townsend Rayner (age 44), their son Isaac (age 35), his wife Martha Ann Ford (age 34), Isaac's brother William (Age 21), children of Isaac and Martha, Mary (age 9), Samuel (age 7), Charles (age 5) and Silas (age 1). Also in the household was Margaret Henry (age 28), a servant, and her daughter Margaret Ann Henry (age 7 months). Charles, Isaac and William were farmers. The Cannon family members were Methodists, margaret Henry and her daughter were Presbyterian.²

Citations

[S4705] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Charles Cannon, United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 19.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Charles Cannon.
[S4709] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, Page 44, Family No. 180.

Charles Cannon

M, b. 13 January 1836

Father

Frederick Cannon b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876

Mother

Mary Lyons

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

17 Apr 2014

Birth*

Charles Cannon was born on 13 January 1836 in Richmond Mills (now North St. Eleanors), Prince County, Prince Edward Island.^1,2

He was the son of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyons.

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is in 1829 in Prince Edward Island.³

Alt-Birth2

Another alternate birth date is circa 1842 in Prince Edward Island.⁴

Marriage*

Charles Cannon married Mary Ann Munn.³

Census HeadHousehold*

Charles Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Ann (age 36), children Thomas (age 18), James (age 16), Nelson (age 14), Edgar (age 11) and Hammond/Ammon (age 7). There was also a household servant. Charles and son Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Anglican.⁴

1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his wife Mary Ann Munn, their children Thomas, James, Nelson, Edgar & Hammond, and Eliza Ann Smith, a servant.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 24 April 1891 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 52) were his sons Thomas (age 26) & Edgar (age 20), and a granddaughter Fannie (age 2). Parents of Fannie are not known at this time; she is possibly an illegitimate child of Thomas (ref. baptism record for a Frances Cannon,1889), parents recorded as Thomas Cannon and Catherine McInnis. Marital status for Charles was recorded as married, yet his wife was not enumerated; by the 1901 census he was a widower. Charles and Edgar were farmers, Thomas a house carpenter. There were also two lodgers, Eliza A. Smith (age 53) and George W. Smith (20), presumably mother & son. The household religion was Anglican. Their house was described as wooden, 1 story and 4 rooms.⁵

1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his sons Thomas and Edgar, a granddaughter Fannie, and two lodgers.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; for the first time his marital status was recorded as widowed. Included in the household with Charles (age 63) were his son Thomas (age 41), his wife Annie (age 31), their children Ida May (age 6), Annie (age 4) & William (age 2), and Charles's other son Edgar (age 32). Charles, Thomas and Edgar were farmers. The household religion was Anglican.¹

1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his son Thomas, his wife Annie, their children Ida May, Annie & William, and Charles's other son Edgar.

Family

Mary Ann Munn b. circa 1845, d. before 1901

Children

baby Cannon⁶ b. 10 Feb 1858
Thomas Cannon+⁴ b. 5 Jun 1862, d. 7 Apr 1947
Jannet Josephine Cannon⁷
James Sydney Cannon+^8,4 b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947
Frederick Nelson Cannon^9,4 b. 22 Sep 1866
Edgar Alonso Cannon+^10,3 b. 3 Apr 1869, d. 1940
William Ammon Cannon⁴ b. 20 Aug 1873

Citations

[S6519] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #44, 1901, Microfilm page 6, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9230] Norma McLellan et al., compiler, Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), Part 1, p. 344. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S6517] 1881 Canada Census - Charles Cannon & Mary Ann Munn, Household #83, 1881, Microfilm Roll C_13162, page 21, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6518] 1891 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #179, 2 May 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6382, page 47, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6525] Baptismal Record - baby Cannon, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, St. James Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 27. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - baby Cannon.
[S4998] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Jannet Josephine Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 16.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Jannet Josephine Cannon.
[S6529] Baptism Record - James Sydney Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23, (11 November 1866). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - James Sydney Cannon.
[S6528] Baptism Record - Frederick Nelson Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23, (11 November 1866). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Frederick Nelson Cannon.
[S6527] Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 30, (15 August 1869). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon.

Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 25 June 1836

Father

George Cannon¹ b. 1 Jan 1800, d. 24 Aug 1901

Mother

Sarah Horan¹ b. 1809, d. 10 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

20 Aug 2012

Baptism

Charles Cannon was baptized on 25 June 1836 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.¹

Birth*

He was born on 25 June 1836 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "George and Charles Cannon, twin sons of George Cannon of St. Eleanors, and Sarah Horan his wife, born 25th June 1836, bapt. same day. A.V.G. Wiggins."¹

He was the son of George Cannon and Sarah Horan.¹

Burial*

Charles Cannon was buried on 10 July 1836 He died about a week after his twin brother George. He is likely buried in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, P.E.I., but there is no stone.²

Citations

[S5150] Birth Record - Charles Cannon, Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - Charles Cannon.
[S5151] Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866, Burial Record - Charles Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Charles Cannon.

Charles Cannon¹

Last Edited

28 Mar 2012

Marriage*

Charles Cannon married Elizabeth Rayner.¹

Family

Elizabeth Rayner

Child

Martha Cannon¹

Citations

[S6898] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1903, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 163, (Martha Cannon, 28 April 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.

Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 9 September 1883

Father

Chandler Cannon¹ b. 22 Apr 1840, d. 25 May 1913

Mother

Lavinia D. Huntley¹ b. 7 Nov 1841, d. 26 Apr 1906

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

8 May 2013

Birth*

Charles Cannon was born on 9 September 1883 in New Brunswick, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of Chandler Cannon and Lavinia D. Huntley.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Cannon was enumerated on the census of 10 April 1891 in the household of Chandler Cannon in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 48) were his wife Lavinia (age 47), their children Charles (age 7) and Stella (age 1). Chandler was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Cannon was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of Chandler Cannon in Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Chandler (age 60) were his wife Lavinia (age 59), their son Charles (age 17), and an unrelated lodger, Calvin Reid (age 72). Chandler was a farmer, Charles a farmer's son. The family religion was Baptist.²

Citations

[S8306] 1891 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #53 of Chandler Cannon, 10 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8307] 1901 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household #2 of Chandler Cannon, 3 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Charles Cannon¹

M, b. 8 May 1916, d. 2004

Father

James Sydney Cannon¹ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947

Mother

Mary Rose Anne Dunn¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

21 Apr 2014

Name-Com

Charles Cannon is commonly known as Charlie Cannon.²

Birth*

He was born on 8 May 1916 in residence, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

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

Baptism

Charles Cannon was baptized on 2 August 1918 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81855,-64.05901; the officiating clergyman was Ernest C. Wood.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of James Sydney Cannon in Dock Road, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 55) were his wife Mary (age 35), their children Nelson (age 18), Emily (age 18), Myrtle (age 16), Elotha (age 14), Alexander (age 13), Thomas (age 11), Pearl (age 10), Levinia (age 8), Olive (age 7), Charles (age 5), Hilda (age 3), Elva (age 1) and Viola (age 1 month). James was a farmer, Nelson a labourer. The family religion was declared to be Catholic, although all known baptisms were performed in an Anglican church, and at least two are known to be buried in an Anglican cemetery.³

(Witness) Living

Charles Cannon lived in the household with James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn in 1928 in Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Included in the household of James & Mary Cannon were their children Nelson, Emily, Myrtle, James, Alexander, Lottie, Thomas, Pearl, Levinia, Olive, Hilda, Viola, Ethyl, Charles and Elmer.⁴

Moved*

Charles Cannon moved to McAdam, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.²

Moved

He moved to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1954; he was still living in Saint John in 1984. In his latter years he was cared for by his niece Wanita and her husband Wendell Henderson in Perth-Andover, Victoria County, New Brunswick.²

Death*

He died in 2004.⁵

Burial*

He was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86408,-64.10672.
Inscription: Uncle / Charles Cannon / 1916 - 2004 / Son of / James & Mary Cannon.⁵

Tombstone, Charles Cannon (1916-2004). Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[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.
[S9230] Norma McLellan et al., compiler, Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), page 346. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
[S8649] 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of James Cannon household #128, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Dock Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Page 15., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8653] M. S. Arniel, compiler, Atlas of Province of Prince Edward Island,, Canada (Winnipeg, Manitoba: published by Hignell Printing Ltd., Reprinted 1990). Hereinafter cited as 1928 Cummins Atlas.
[S8583] Cemetery tombstone, Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Charles Cannon marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 24 October 2013.

Charles Enis Cannon¹

M, b. circa 1878

Father

Joseph Charles Cannon¹ b. 1 Aug 1852, d. 1 Feb 1937

Mother

Amelia Coles Crossman¹ b. 31 May 1850

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

21 Oct 2012

Birth*

Charles Enis Cannon was born circa 1878 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

He was the son of Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia Coles Crossman.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Enis Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Joseph Charles Cannon 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.¹

Citations

[S7524] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Joseph Charles Cannon household #210, 1881, digital image of census page Roll C_13162, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Charles Watson Cannon¹

M, b. 2 July 1886

Father

Samuel C. Cannon² b. 17 Dec 1847

Mother

Adelaide Rowena Williams² b. 9 May 1856

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

10 Oct 2012

Name-Com

Charles Watson Cannon is commonly known as Charles Cannon.^2,3

Birth*

He was born on 2 July 1886 in Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams.²

Baptism

Charles Watson Cannon was baptized on 2 September 1886 in United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60546,-63.91452; the officiating clergyman was Edward Bell.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1891 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel (age 41) were his wife Adelaide (age 33), children Herbert (age 13), Fannie (age 12), Emily (age 9), Uriah (age 7) and Charles (age 5). Samuel's occupation was shoemaker. The family religion was Free Church.²

(Witness) Immigration

Charles Watson Cannon immigrated with Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1893; children Emily, Uriah, Charles and Lulu accompanied their parents to Massachusetts.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Watson Cannon was enumerated on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Samuel (age 51) were his wife Addie (age 42), children Emily (age 18), Uriah (age 16), Charles (age 14) and Lulu (age 9). Occupations were recorded as, Samuel "Edge Trimmer", Emily "Waiter Restaurant", Uriah "Ties up Boxes", Charles and Lulu both "At School".⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charles Watson Cannon was enumerated on the census of 7 May 1910 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Samuel (age 63) were his wife Adelaide Williams (age 52), children Charles (age 23), Lulu (age 18), Uriah (age 25), his wife Nellie Bernard (age 24), their daughter Hazel (age 11 months). Samuel was no longer working. Uriah was a salesman in a provisions store, Charles was a box maker in a shoe box factory and Lulu was a saleswoman in an ice cream store.³

Citations

[S7463] Baptism Record, Charles Watson Cannon, United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 3, (2 September 1886). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Charles W. Cannon.
[S7459] 24 April, 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6383, Page 28, Family No. 6, Samuel Cannon household.
[S7465] 7 May 1910 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Roll T624_608, Page 24B, Enumeration District 1111, Image 1137, Family History microfilm 1374621, household #46, of Samuel Cannon household.
[S7464] 2 June 1900 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Family History microfilm 1240673, household #46, of Samuel Cannon household.

Charlotte Cannon¹

F, b. 14 February 1822, d. 3 January 1909

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

2 Mar 2014

Birth*

Charlotte Cannon was born on 14 February 1822 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

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

Baptism

Charlotte Cannon was baptized on 21 March 1824 in Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officating clergyman was Rev. J.C. Jenkins.²

Marriage*

She married James Howards on 22 January 1847 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; they were married "under License from the Lieutenant Governor", by Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins, recorded 5 July 1848. Witnesses were George Cannon and John Cannon. James was a widower when he married Charlotte.^3,4

Marriage Registration, James Howards & Charlotte Cannon.

Death*

Charlotte Cannon died on 3 January 1909 in Cornwall, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 86; Obituary: "Cornwall lost an old and esteemed resident on Sunday when Mrs. Charlotte Howard passed away. Mrs. Howard was the widow of James Howard and was formerly Miss Cannon of St. Eleanors. Joseph Cannon of Ellerslie is a nephew, and Rev. E. S. Weeks a grandson. Mrs. Howard had reached the ripe age of 86 years when called away."^5,4

Burial*

She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Cornwall, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.⁴

Family

James Howards

Citations

[S3513] Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 11, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Charlotte Cannon, (21 March 1824) . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Charlotte Cannon.
[S3514] Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 136, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Charlotte Cannon, (29 September 1839) . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Charlotte Cannon.
[S6910] Unknown spouses' names, (22 January 1847), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1844-1850), Page 368, Image 189, James Howards & Charlotte Cannon , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S9080] Death - Howard, Mrs. James [nee Charlotte Cannon], Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 6 January 1909, page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.

Charlotte Beatrice Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1886

Father

John M. Cannon² b. 7 Apr 1851, d. 3 Nov 1947

Mother

Lucinda A. Pulsifer² b. c 1856, d. 16 Jul 1889

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

26 Jun 2013

Name-Comalso

Charlotte Beatrice Cannon is also commonly known as Lottie.^1,3

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Charlotte Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born circa 1886 in Riverside, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.²

She was the daughter of John M. Cannon and Lucinda A. Pulsifer.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Charlotte Beatrice 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.³

(Witness) Marriage

Charlotte Beatrice 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.⁴

Marriage*

Charlotte Beatrice Cannon married Vernon William Brewster, son of William Brewster and Sarah, on 29 June 1912 in Baptist Parsonage, Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license. Vernon was 33 years old, a widower, carpenter, Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Charlotte was 26 years old, a spinster, Baptist, living in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick.²

Family

Vernon William Brewster b. circa 1879

Child

Anne Elizabeth Brewster¹ b. 18 Dec 1913

Citations

[S8405] Anne Elizabeth Brewster, digital copy of original PANB microfilm F23904, Code 1913-800312 (filed 29 March 1956), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S8404] Vernon Brewster & Charlotte Cannon, (29 June 1912), Marriage Registration, PANB film F15946, Code B4/1912 , Number 1284. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[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.
[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.

Charlotte L. J. Cannon^1,2

F, b. 12 August 1839, d. 4 December 1881

Father

Frederick Cannon¹ b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876

Mother

Mary Lyons¹

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

27 Dec 2011

Birth*

Charlotte L. J. Cannon was born on 12 August 1839 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

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

Baptism

Charlotte L. J. Cannon was baptized on 29 September 1839 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; the officating clergyman was Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins.¹

(Witness) Marriage

She witnessed the marriage of Mary Ann Cannon and John C. McPherson on 19 March 1857 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; "John C. McPherson Bachelor of Lot 8 and Mary Ann Cannon Spinster of St. Eleanors Lot 17, were married by license at St. Eleanors on Thursday the nineteenth day of March 1857. By me Herbert Read, Rector. Witnesses - Neill McPherson, Charlotte Cannon, Thomas Cannon, George Cannon."³

Marriage*

Charlotte L. J. Cannon married Frederick McKenzie before 2 September 1870 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.^4,2

Death*

Charlotte L. J. Cannon died on 4 December 1881 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A., at age 42;
Obituary: "Entered into rest, Dec. 4, 1881, at Hartford, Conn., Charlotte L. J., beloved wife of F. McKenzie. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Cannon, of St. Eleanors, and had a great many relatives and friends in this province." [The Examiner, 19 Dec. 1881]²

Family

Frederick McKenzie

Citations

[S3514] Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, Page 136, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Charlotte Cannon, (29 September 1839) . Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Charlotte Cannon.
[S5833] Obituary - Charlotte Cannon, The Examiner, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 19 Dec. 1881, page 2, column 3. Hereinafter cited as The Examiner.
[S5258] John C. McPherson & Mary Ann Cannon marriage, in Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors: p. 289, St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983,-63.811033. Hereinafter cited as Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors.
[S6303] Married - Frederick McKenzie & Charlotte Cannon, The Islander, Charlottetown, 2 Sept. 1870, Page 3. Hereinafter cited as Islander.

Child Cannon¹

?, b. 23 December 1828

Last Edited

9 Oct 2012

Baptism*

Child Cannon was baptized on 23 December 1828 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Citations

[S6880] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, Calahan-Condon, Image #1845, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 132, (Child Cannon, 23 December 1828). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.

Clara J. Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1859

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*

Clara J. Cannon was born circa 1859 in New Brunswick.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Clara J. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with Otis (age 27) were his wife Elmira (age 29), their children Leanora (age 4), Clara (age 2) and Jane (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Baptist, Elmira and their children were Methodists. Otis, his brother Mariner and their father Otis Sr. lived on adjacent farms.¹

Citations

[S8301] 1861 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #93, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-999, page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Clarissa Cannon¹

F, b. circa 1856

Father

William Cannon¹ b. 1812, d. 27 Oct 1887

Mother

Ruxby Copp¹ b. c 1815, d. b 1881

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

8 May 2013

Birth*

Clarissa Cannon was born circa 1856 in New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of William Cannon and Ruxby Copp.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Clarissa Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William Cannon in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick; included in the household with William (age 49) were his wife Ruxby (age 47), their children Chandler (age 21), Ruxby (age 10), Mary Ann (age 19) and Clarissa (age 5). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.¹

Citations

[S8312] 1861 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_999, page 75, number 1013, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

David Walker Cannon^1,2

M, b. 7 August 1870, d. 1 December 1882

Father

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

Mother

Catherine Walker¹ b. 20 Jul 1833, d. 7 Aug 1907

Charts

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

Last Edited

9 Jan 2012

Name-Com

David Walker Cannon is commonly known as David; 'David' was the given name entered in the 1881 census return, however his tombstone inscription has 'D. Walker.³'

Birth*

He was born on 7 August 1870.⁴

He was the son of John Cannon and Catherine Walker.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

David Walker Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of John Cannon in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in John's household were his wife Catherine (Walker), sons George, William, Fredrick, David & Frank, and daughter Jenette. John's religion was Baptist, while all other members of the family were Presbyterian. John was a farmer, George a farmer's son.³

Death*

David Walker Cannon died on 1 December 1882 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 12;
Obituary: "Died - At St. Eleanors, on Friday the 1st inst., of diphtheria, David Walker, fourth son of John Cannon, aged 12 years, 3 months and 24 days." [Weekly Examiner, 9 Dec. 1882]
Deaths - "At St. Eleanors, Friday, the 1st inst. of Diphtheria, David Walker, forth (sic) son of John Cannon, aged 12 years, 3 months, 24 days. Affliction some with patience bare / Physicians were in vain / till God was pleased to give him ease / And free him of his pain." [Summerside Journal, July 7, 1882]^4,5,1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40459,-63.77694.
Inscription: In memory of / John Cannon / Died / Oct. 21, 1889. / AEt. 69. / Also his son / D. Walker / Died / Dec. 1, 1882. / AEt. 12. / He shall swallow up death in victory and the / Lord God will wipe away / tears from off all faces / CANNON.
Left Side: F.W. Cannon / 1864-1940 / His wife / Margaret Stewart / 1876-1962.
Right Side: Catherine / Walker / Wife of / John Cannon / 1835-1907.
Back: In Memory of / Gertrude R. Mason / Beloved wife of / F.W. Cannon / Died / Nov. 21, 1898 / AEt. 34.¹

Tombstone, John Cannon (1820-1889) and family members, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S3486] Cemetery Marker: John Cannon, John Cannon Tombstone transcription; David A. Walker, 2001.
[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S3500] 1881 Canada Census - John Cannon, John Cannon Household #189, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 48, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 1, Subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5828] Obituary - David Walker Cannon, Weekly Examiner, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 9 December 1882, page 3, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Weekly Examiner.
[S6304] Obituary - David Walker Cannon, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 7 December 1882, page 3, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Summerside Journal.

Earl G. Cannon

M, b. 1914, d. 2003

Last Edited

15 Mar 2014

Birth*

Earl G. Cannon was born in 1914.

Marriage*

He married Doris Sims.

Death*

Earl G. Cannon died in 2003.

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Doris Sims b. 1917, d. 1993

Earl M. Cannon¹

M, b. May 1894

Father

Joseph Charles Cannon¹ b. 1 Aug 1852, d. 1 Feb 1937

Mother

Amelia Coles Crossman¹ b. 31 May 1850

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

21 Oct 2012

Birth*

Earl M. Cannon was born in May 1894 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

He was the son of Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia Coles Crossman.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Earl M. Cannon was enumerated on the census of June 1900 in the household of Joseph Charles Cannon in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Joseph (age 46) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 40), their children William (age 18), Mary (age 16), Carl (age 8) and Earl (age 6). [In this census he declared that he immigrated in 1879, which is incorrect as he and his young family were still in Prince Edward Island for the 1881 census.]¹

Citations

[S7525] 1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Joseph Charles Cannon household #86, June 1900, digital image of census page Roll 674, Page b5A, Enumeration District 1117, Family History Library microfilm 1240674, The National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., yU.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.

Earle Cannon¹

M, b. circa 1915

Father

William Henry Cannon¹ b. 29 Mar 1862

Mother

Susan¹ b. c 1885

Charts

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

Last Edited

17 Mar 2014

Birth*

Earle Cannon was born circa 1915 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

He was the son of William Henry Cannon and Susan.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Earle Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Henry Cannon in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Harry (age 59) were his second wife Susan (age 36), their children Earle (age 6), WAlker (age 5) and Carrie (age 7). Harry was a farmer.¹

Citations

[S9166] 1921 Canada Census, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Harry & Susan Cannon household #109, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 10, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Early Cannon¹

F, b. May 1903

Father

Samuel Edward Cannon¹ b. 22 Jan 1874, d. 1960

Mother

Mary Margaret Mills¹ b. 26 Jun 1875, d. 1950

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

29 Dec 2010

Birth*

Early Cannon was born in May 1903 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Early Cannon 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.¹

Citations

[S4886] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Library & Archives Canada Page 12, Line 25, Family #105, Samuel Cannon.

Earnest E. Cannon¹

M, b. circa 1883

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

23 Nov 2011

Birth*

Earnest E. Cannon was born circa 1883.²

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

Burial*

Earnest E. Cannon was buried in United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60512,-63.91445. No birth or death inscribed on the tombstone, only that he was 7 years old. large square marble stone.
Inscription: In Loving Memory Of / Joseph S. Cannon / Born 1857 Died 1928 / His Wife / Arabella Wright / Born 1863 Died 1944 / Sleep on beloved / Sleep and take thy rest / We love thee well / But Jesus loves thee best / Sleep on, sleep on, sleep on. / CANNON. Back: Also Children / Earnest E. / Aged 7 yrs. / Edward Bell / Aged 3 yrs. / Jesus suffer little children / to come unto me.¹

Tombstone for Joseph Samuel Cannon (1857-1928) and Arabella Wright (1863-1944), and two children. United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail, their children Earnest and Edward.

Citations

[S3739] Joseph S. Cannon (1857-1928) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 155. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Edgar Cannon¹

M, b. 1 September 1861

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

10 May 2013

Birth*

Edgar Cannon was born on 1 September 1861 in New Brunswick.^1,2

He was the son of Otis Cannon Jr. and Almira Smith.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis Jr. (age 36) were his wife Elmira (age 39), their children Elenora/Leanora (age 13), Edgar (age 9), Cassie (age 7), Avery (age 4), Ada (age 2) & Minnie (age 1), and a likely unrelated Deborah Martin (age 31) and her two children, John (age 1) and Esther (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Closed Communion Baptist, his wife and children were Wesleyan Methodists, Deborah Martin & her children were Closed Communion Baptists. Deborah's marital status was not recorded, she was not able to read or write. She was recorded as "A Parish Charge", which probably means that she was not able to care for herself and children, and the parish had taken on the responsibility of caring for her.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 46) were his wife Elmira (age 48), their children Edgar (age 19), Avery (age 14), Ada (age 12), Minnie (age 10), Maud (age 8) and Cassie (age 17). Otis and Edgar were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 56) were his wife Elmira (age 59), their children Edgar (age 29), Avery (age 24) and Minnie (age 21). Otis was a farmer; no occupations were recorded for Edgar or Avery. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edgar Cannon was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1901 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr. in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Otis (age 66) were his wife Elmira (age 69), their children Edgar (age 39) and Avery (age 34). Otis was a farmer, Edgar was an Agent and Avery was a Master Mariner. The family religion was Baptist. They lived on the property adjacent to Fletcher Cannon, son of Mariner, nephew of Otis.²

Citations

[S8305] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #107, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, page 31, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8325] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #14, 5 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8323] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #142, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8324] 1891 Canada Census, Parish of Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #16, 9 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Edgar Alonso Cannon¹

M, b. 3 April 1869, d. 1940

Father

Charles Cannon^1,2 b. 13 Jan 1836

Mother

Mary Ann Munn^1,2 b. c 1845, d. b 1901

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

17 Mar 2014

Name-Com

Edgar Alonso Cannon is commonly known as Edgar Cannon.^2,3,4

Birth*

He was born on 3 April 1869 in residence, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of Charles Cannon and Mary Ann Munn.^1,2

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is on 12 April 1869 in Prince Edward Island.^5,4

Baptism

Edgar Alonso Cannon was baptized on 15 August 1869 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was Rev. R. W. Dyer.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Ann (age 36), children Thomas (age 18), James (age 16), Nelson (age 14), Edgar (age 11) and Hammond/Ammon (age 7). There was also a household servant. Charles and son Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Anglican.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edgar Alonso Cannon was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1891 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Charles (age 52) were his sons Thomas (age 26) & Edgar (age 20), and a granddaughter Fannie (age 2). Parents of Fannie are not known at this time; she is possibly an illegitimate child of Thomas (ref. baptism record for a Frances Cannon,1889), parents recorded as Thomas Cannon and Catherine McInnis. Marital status for Charles was recorded as married, yet his wife was not enumerated; by the 1901 census he was a widower. Charles and Edgar were farmers, Thomas a house carpenter. There were also two lodgers, Eliza A. Smith (age 53) and George W. Smith (20), presumably mother & son. The household religion was Anglican. Their house was described as wooden, 1 story and 4 rooms.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edgar Alonso Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; for the first time his marital status was recorded as widowed. Included in the household with Charles (age 63) were his son Thomas (age 41), his wife Annie (age 31), their children Ida May (age 6), Annie (age 4) & William (age 2), and Charles's other son Edgar (age 32). Charles, Thomas and Edgar were farmers. The household religion was Anglican.⁵

Marriage License*

Edgar Alonso Cannon obtained a marriage license on 18 June 1902.³

Marriage*

He married Catherine Elizabeth Murray on 24 June 1902 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; Edgar was a bachelor, living in St. Anthony. Catherine was a spinster, living in Bloomfield. The officiating clergyman was Archibald Gunn.^2,3

Census HeadHousehold*

Edgar Alonso Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1911 in St. Anthony, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Edgar (age 37) were his wife Catherine Murray (age 37), their son Edgar (age 4). Edgar was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican. The birth dates recorded for Edgar Sr. and Catherine are incorrect.⁸

1911 Canada Census, St. Anthony, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Edgar Alonso Cannon, his wife Catherine Elizabeth Murray, their son Edgar Manfred Cannon.

Death*

He died in 1940.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in St. Peters Anglican Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81969,-64.06120.
Inscription: CANNON / Edgar E. Cannon / 1869 - 1940 / His Wife / Catherine Murray / 1870 - 1937 / They are not dead who live in / The hearts they leave behind.⁴

Tombstone, Edgar E. Cannon (1869-1940), his wife Catherine Murray (1870-1937). St. Peters Anglican Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Catherine Elizabeth Murray b. 1870, d. 1937

Child

Edgar Manfred Cannon⁹ b. 3 Sep 1906, d. 1999

Citations

[S6527] Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 30, (15 August 1869). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Edgar Alonso Cannon.
[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S9160] Edgar Cannon & Catherine Murray, (24 June 1902), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1902. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S6514] Marker - Edgar E. Cannon & Catherine Murray, Edgar E. Cannon & Catherine Murray tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 5 July 2010.
[S6519] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #44, 1901, Microfilm page 6, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6517] 1881 Canada Census - Charles Cannon & Mary Ann Munn, Household #83, 1881, Microfilm Roll C_13162, page 21, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6518] 1891 Canada Census - Charles Cannon, Household #179, 2 May 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6382, page 47, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8727] 1911 Canada Census, St. Anthony, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Edgar Cannon household #14, 1911, digital copy of original image LAC microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8726] Baptismal Record, Edgar Manfred Cannon, Record Book 1, Page 121, (19 July 1907). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Edgar Manfred Cannon¹

M, b. 3 September 1906, d. 1999

Father

Edgar Alonso Cannon¹ b. 3 Apr 1869, d. 1940

Mother

Catherine Elizabeth Murray¹ b. 1870, d. 1937

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

16 Mar 2014

Birth*

Edgar Manfred Cannon was born on 3 September 1906 in residence, Howlan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

He was the son of Edgar Alonso Cannon and Catherine Elizabeth Murray.¹

Baptism

Edgar Manfred Cannon was baptized on 19 July 1907 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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Edgar Alonso Cannon in St. Anthony, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Edgar (age 37) were his wife Catherine Murray (age 37), their son Edgar (age 4). Edgar was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican. The birth dates recorded for Edgar Sr. and Catherine are incorrect.²

Marriage*

Edgar Manfred Cannon married Ruby A. Cudmore in 1926.

Death*

Edgar Manfred Cannon died in 1999.

Burial*

He was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Ruby A. Cudmore b. 1920

Citations

[S8726] Baptismal Record, Edgar Manfred Cannon, Record Book 1, Page 121, (19 July 1907). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S8727] 1911 Canada Census, St. Anthony, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Edgar Cannon household #14, 1911, digital copy of original image LAC microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Edith Cannon¹

F, b. 9 June 1893, d. 15 May 1984

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

28 Dec 2009

Birth*

Edith Cannon was born on 9 June 1893 in Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

She was the daughter of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Wright.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edith Cannon was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household with Joseph (Age 43) were his wife Arabella (age 37), sons William (age 15), George (age 9), Marshall (age 4), Harry (age 2) & Laurence (age 7 months), and daughters Idella (age 11) & Edith (age 7), and Joseph's father Samuel (age 81). Joseph and son William were farmers. The household religion was Methodist.¹

Marriage*

Edith Cannon married James Edward McNevin on 14 December 1910; he was a harness maker, and served in World War I. They had two children. After the war, they separated. He went to Alberta to live and died there. Edith and the two children moved to Braintree, Massachusetts.²

Death*

Edith Cannon died on 15 May 1984 at age 90.²

Family

James Edward McNevin

Citations

[S3494] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #115, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Edith Elizabeth Cannon¹

F, b. 8 March 1920, d. 2004

Father

George Robert Cannon¹ b. 22 Jul 1891, d. 12 Jul 1971

Mother

Edna Albernia Nelson¹ b. 1892, d. 11 Mar 1936

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace
Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

16 Mar 2014

Birth*

Edith Elizabeth Cannon was born on 8 March 1920.¹

She was the daughter of George Robert Cannon and Edna Albernia Nelson.¹

Baptism

Edith Elizabeth Cannon was baptized on 22 May 1921 in United Church, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Marriage*

She married Edward Reid Norton.

Death*

Edith Elizabeth Cannon died in 2004.

Burial*

She was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Edward Reid Norton b. 1916, d. 1992

Citations

[S4085] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Edith Elizabeth Cannon, United Church , Tryon, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 147-148.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Edith Elizabeth Cannon.

Edith G. Cannon^1,2

F, b. 5 September 1893

Father

Fletcher Bert Cannon¹ b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 17 Apr 1932

Mother

Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald¹ b. 24 May 1858

Charts

Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison

Last Edited

14 May 2013

Birth*

Edith G. Cannon was born on 5 September 1893 in New Brunswick, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of Fletcher Bert Cannon and Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edith G. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1901 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Fletcher (age 44) were his wife Dorcas (age 43), their children Robert (age 9), Edith (age 7), Rollin (age 5), Aldran (age 3) & George (age 1), and Fletcher's parents Mariner Cannon (age 78) & Eliza Smith (age 74). Fletcher and Mariner were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.¹

(Witness) Immigration

Edith G. Cannon immigrated with Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1902; Dorcas immigrated one year later than her husband, along with all of their New Brunswick born children, and Fletcher's father.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edith G. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Fletcher (age 53) were his wife Dorcas (age 51), their children Robert (age 18), Edith (age 16), Rollin (age 14), Aldran (age 12), George (age 10), Elizabeth (age 6), and Fletcherwidowed father Mariner Cannon (age 87). Fletcher was a general farmer.²

Marriage*

Edith G. Cannon married Merrill H. Wheeler, son of Walter A. Wheeler and Mary A. Wedge, on 18 September 1913 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Merrill was 22 years old, a bachelor, farmer, living in Rutland. Edith was 20 years old, a spinster, "at home", living in Rutland.³

Marriage Record, Merrill H. Wheeler and Edith G. Cannon, 18 September 1913, recorded 1 October 1913.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edith G. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1940 in the household of Merrill H. Wheeler in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Merrill (age 49) were his wife Edith Cannon (age 46), their children Grace (age 25) and Rollin (age 19), Edith's mother Dorcas (McDonald) Cannon (age 81) and Edith's brother George Cannon (age 40). Merrill was a bus driver for the public school, Grace was a public school teacher and George was a labourer.⁴

Family

Merrill H. Wheeler b. circa 1891

Children

Grace Wheeler⁴ b. c 1915
Rollin Wheeler⁴ b. 15 Jun 1920, d. 12 Sep 1990

Citations

[S8329] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Fletcher Cannon household #15, 5 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8332] 1910 Canada Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Fletcher Cannon household #94, 4 May 1910, digital copy of original image NARA Film T624_629, page 11B, FHL film 1374642, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8335] Merrill H. Wheeler & Edith G. Cannon, (18 September 1913), Massachusetts Marriages 1841-1915, Certificate Number 8291, GS Film Number 2409946, Digital Folder Number 4329371 , Image Number 00536. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriages.
[S8336] 1940 US Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Merrill H. Wheeler household #89, 7 June 1920, digital copy of original image NARA Film T627_1653, page 5A, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Edith Hannah Cannon^1,2

F, b. circa 1863, d. 20 November 1887

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

10 May 2013

Birth*

Edith Hannah Cannon was born circa 1863 in New Brunswick.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edith Hannah Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Mariner Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mariner (age 48) were his wife Eliza (age 44), their children Fletcher (age 14), Annie (age 12), Hannah (age 8), Cecelia (age 3) & Lucy (age 2), and Ann (age 66), widow and second wife of Mariner's father Otis Cannon Sr. Mariner was a farmer. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist.¹

Name-Com

Edith Hannah Cannon is commonly known as Hannah Cannon in 1871.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Mariner Cannon in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mariner (age 59) were his wife Eliza (age 55), their children Fletcher (age 24), Annie (age 22), Edith Hannah (age 18), inez Cecelia (age 13) & Lucy (age 12). Mariner & Fletcher were farmers. Annie was a dress maker. The family religion was Methodist.²

Name-Com

Edith Hannah Cannon is commonly known as Edith Cannon in 1881.²

Death*

She died on 20 November 1887 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; Obituary: "Died New Horton (Albert Co.) 20 ult., Edith Cannon, daughter of Mariner Cannon, age 25."³

Citations

[S8321] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #108, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_10394, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8322] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #143, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8326] Death - Edith Cannon, Chignecto Post, Sackville, New Brunswick, 1 December 1887, Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Vol. 68, Number 3125. Hereinafter cited as Chignecto Post.

Edward Bell Cannon¹

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

23 Nov 2011

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

Burial*

Edward Bell Cannon was buried in United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60512,-63.91445. No birth or death inscribed on the tombstone, only that he was 3 years old. large square marble stone.
Inscription: In Loving Memory Of / Joseph S. Cannon / Born 1857 Died 1928 / His Wife / Arabella Wright / Born 1863 Died 1944 / Sleep on beloved / Sleep and take thy rest / We love thee well / But Jesus loves thee best / Sleep on, sleep on, sleep on. / CANNON. Back: Also Children / Earnest E. / Aged 7 yrs. / Edward Bell / Aged 3 yrs. / Jesus suffer little children / to come unto me.¹

Tombstone for Joseph Samuel Cannon (1857-1928) and Arabella Wright (1863-1944), and two children. United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail, their children Earnest and Edward.

Citations

[S3739] Joseph S. Cannon (1857-1928) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.