Earnest E. Cannon1

M, #96901, b. 28 September 1883, d. 28 September 1890
Family Explorer
FatherJoseph Samuel Cannon1 b. 17 Dec 1857, d. 1928
MotherArabella Josephine Wright1 b. 24 Mar 1863, d. 12 May 1944
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited21 Apr 2019
Birth*Earnest E. Cannon was born on 28 September 1883 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,3 
He was the son of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Josephine Wright.1 
Death*Earnest E. Cannon died on 28 September 1890, at age 7 years, in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 
Burial*He 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

  1. [S3739] Joseph S. Cannon (1857-1928) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
  2. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 154. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  3. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 155. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Edgar Cannon1

M, #103452, b. 1 September 1861, d. 17 June 1919
Family Explorer
FatherOtis Cannon Jr.1 b. 6 Jul 1834, d. 28 Nov 1915
MotherAlmira Smith1 b. 10 Oct 1832, d. 28 Nov 1912
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited12 Jun 2015
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 HeadHouseholdEdgar 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
1871 Census of Canada, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Otis Cannon Jr., his wife Elmira Smith, their children Elenora/Leanora, Edgar, Cassie, Avery, Ada and Minnie. There was also a likely unrelated Deborah Martin and her two children.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdgar 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
1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Otis Cannon Jr., his wife Elmira, their children Edgar, Avery, Ada, Minnie, Paulina Maud & Cassie.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdgar 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
1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Otis Cannon Jr., his wife Elmira, their children Edgar, Avery and Minnie.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdgar 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
1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Otis Cannon Jr., his wife Elmira, their sons Edgar and Avery.
Death*Edgar Cannon died on 17 June 1919, at age 57. 
Burial*He was buried in Bay View Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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, #100969, b. 3 April 1869, d. 1940
Family Explorer
FatherCharles Cannon1,2 b. 13 Jan 1836
MotherMary Ann Munn1,2 b. c 1845, d. b 1901
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited17 Mar 2014
Name-ComEdgar 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 DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 12 April 1869 in Prince Edward Island.5,4 
BaptismEdgar 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 HeadHouseholdHe 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
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.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdgar 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
1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his sons Thomas and Edgar, a granddaughter Fannie, and two lodgers.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdgar 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
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.
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.

Child of Edgar Alonso Cannon and Catherine Elizabeth Murray

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
  3. [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.
  4. [S6514] Marker - Edgar E. Cannon & Catherine Murray, Edgar E. Cannon & Catherine Murray tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 5 July 2010.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [S8726] Baptismal Record, Edgar Manfred Cannon, Baptismal Records Book,, Record Book 1, Page 121, (19 July 1907). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Edgar Manfred Cannon1

M, #103969, b. 3 September 1906, d. 9 June 1999
Family Explorer
FatherEdgar Alonso Cannon1 b. 3 Apr 1869, d. 1940
MotherCatherine Elizabeth Murray1 b. 1870, d. 1937
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited26 Sep 2018
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 
BaptismEdgar 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 HeadHouseholdHe 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
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.
(First) Marriage*Edgar Manfred Cannon married first Josephine Brown.3 
(Second) Marriage*Edgar Manfred Cannon married second Ruby Ardene Cudmore, daughter of Harry Cudmore and Florence MacLeod.3 
ResidenceLast*The former residence of Edgar Manfred Cannon was in 178 Arnette Ave., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 
Death*He died on 9 June 1999, at age 92, in Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 
FuneralThe funeral was held on 11 June 1999 in Moase Funeral Home Chapel, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 
Burial*He was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.5 

Children of Edgar Manfred Cannon and Josephine Brown

Family: Edgar Manfred Cannon and Ruby Ardene Cudmore

Citations

  1. [S8726] Baptismal Record, Edgar Manfred Cannon, Baptismal Records Book,, Record Book 1, Page 121, (19 July 1907). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  2. [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.
  3. [S12098] Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, , Newspaper and date unknown.
  4. [S10298] Death, Edgar M. Cannon, Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, unknown newspaper, peiancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as unknown newspaper.
  5. [S10521] Cemetery Transcripts, Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S9390] Death Notice, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada13 September 2014.

Edith Cannon1

F, #96667, b. 9 June 1893, d. 15 May 1984
Family Explorer
FatherJoseph Samuel Cannon1 b. 17 Dec 1857, d. 1928
MotherArabella Josephine Wright1 b. 24 Mar 1863, d. 12 May 1944
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited21 Apr 2019
Birth*Edith Cannon was born on 9 June 1893 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2,3 
She was the daughter of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Josephine Wright.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdith 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
1901 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Cannon, his wife Arabella, their children William, Idella, George, Edith, Marshall, Harry and Lawrence, and Joseph's father Samuel.
Marriage*Edith Cannon married James Edward MacNevin, son of Laughlin MacNevin and Mary Ann MacLean, 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.3 
Death*Edith Cannon died on 15 May 1984, at age 90.3 

Child of Edith Cannon and James Edward MacNevin

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 154. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  3. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
  4. [S4086] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Edward Alexander McNevin, , United Church , Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 3, p. 6.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Edward Alexander McNevin.

Edith Elizabeth Cannon1

F, #97349, b. 8 March 1920, d. 2004
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge Robert Cannon1 b. 22 Jul 1891, d. 12 Jul 1971
MotherEdna Albernia Nelson1 b. 27 Aug 1891, d. 11 Mar 1936
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited22 Apr 2019
Birth*Edith Elizabeth Cannon was born on 8 March 1920 in Hampton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 
She was the daughter of George Robert Cannon and Edna Albernia Nelson.1 
BaptismEdith 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.2 
Death*Edith Elizabeth Cannon died in 2004. 
Burial*She was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.22881,-63.49754;
Inscription: NORTON / Edward Reid Norton / 1916 - 1992 / His Wife / Edith Elizabeth Cannon / 1920 - 2004 / Forever in Our Hearts.3

Tombstone, Edward Reid Norton (1916-1992), his wife Edith Elizabeth Cannon (1920-2004). St. John the Baptist Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Family: Edith Elizabeth Cannon and Edward Reid Norton

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 263. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  3. [S10517] St. John the Baptist Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Edward Reid Norton & Edith Elizabeth Cannon marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. WAlker, 19 September 2015.

Edith G. Cannon1,2

F, #103474, b. 5 September 1893
Family Explorer
FatherFletcher Bert Cannon1 b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 17 Apr 1932
MotherDorcas Ann Harriot McDonald1 b. 24 May 1858
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited14 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 HeadHouseholdEdith 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
1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Fletcher Cannon, his wife Dorcas MacDonald, their children Robert, Edith, Rollin, Aldran & George, and Fletcher's parents, Mariner Cannon & Eliza Smith.
(Witness) ImmigrationEdith 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 HeadHouseholdEdith 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
1910 US Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Household of Fletcher Cannon, his wife Dorcas M(a)cDonald, their children Robert, Edith, Rollin, Aldran, George, Elizabeth and Fletcher's widowed father Mariner Cannon.
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 HeadHouseholdEdith 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
1940 US Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Household of Merrill Wheeler, his wife Edith (Cannon), their children Grace & Rollin, Edith's mother Dorcas (McDonald) Cannon and Edith's brother George.

Children of Edith G. Cannon and Merrill H. Wheeler

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [S8336] 1940 US Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Merrill H. Wheeler household #89, 7 June 1920, digital copy of original image NARA Film T627_1653, page 5A, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Edith Hannah Cannon1,2

F, #103471, b. circa 1863, d. 20 November 1887
Family Explorer
FatherMariner Cannon1 b. 29 Apr 1822
MotherElizabeth Travis Smith1 b. 12 Jul 1826, d. bt Apr 1901 - May 1910
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited12 Jun 2015
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 HeadHouseholdEdith 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
1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Annie, Hannah, Cecelia & Lucy, and Ann, second wife to Mariner's father Otis Cannon Sr..
Name-ComEdith Hannah Cannon is commonly known as Hannah Cannon in 1871.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe 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
1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Annie, Edith Hannah, Inez Cecelia & Lucy.
Name-ComEdith 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 
Burial*She was buried in Bay View Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S8326] Death - Edith Cannon, Chignecto Post, Sackville, New Brunswick, published 1 December 1887, Daniel Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Vol. 68, Number 3125. Hereinafter cited as Chignecto Post.

Edith Louise Cannon1

F, #104679, b. 21 March 1917, d. 9 February 2004
Family Explorer
FatherArthur Richmond Cannon1 b. 26 Nov 1872, d. 19 Jan 1948
MotherLouise Katherine Loker1 b. 17 Jan 1885, d. 9 Nov 1968
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited16 Aug 2014
Birth*Edith Louise Cannon was born on 21 March 1917 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..1 
She was the daughter of Arthur Richmond Cannon and Louise Katherine Loker.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdith Louise Cannon was enumerated on the census of 15 January 1920 in the household of Arthur Richmond Cannon, in Ward 6, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Arthur (age 47) were his wife Louise (age 34), their children Arthur (age 5) and Edith (age 2 years, 10 months). Arthur was a foreman in a shoe factory. This census recorded his year of immigration as 1885, although he was in Prince Edward Island at the time of the 1891 Canada Census. His year of naturalization was recorded as 1899.2
1920 US Census, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Household of Arthur R. Cannon, his wife Louise, their children Arthur and Edith.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEdith Louise Cannon was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1930 in the household of Arthur Richmond Cannon, in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Arthur (age 58) were his wife Louise (age 45), their children Arthur (age 15) and Edith (age 13). Arthur was a foreman in a shoe factory. This census recorded his year of immigration as 1889, although he was in Prince Edward Island at the time of the 1891 Canada Census.3
1930 US Census, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Household of Arthur R. Cannon, his wife Louise, their children Arthur and Edith.
Marriage*Edith Louise Cannon married Max LeRoy Hurlbut on 3 June 1936 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..1 
Death*Edith Louise Cannon died on 9 February 2004, at age 86, in Deer Harbour, Orcas Island, San Juan County, Washington, U.S.A..1 

Family: Edith Louise Cannon and Max LeRoy Hurlbut

Citations

  1. [S9318] Max Hurlbut, "Personal communication," e-mail message to David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Personal communication."
  2. [S9320] 1920 US Census, Marlborough, Ward 6, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of Arthur R. Cannon household #352, 15 January 1920, digital copy of original image page Roll T625_714, Page 15B, Enumeration District 303, Image 271, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
  3. [S9321] 1930 US Census, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of Arthur R. Cannon household #396, 17 April 1930, digital copy of original image page Roll 923, Page 17A, Enumeration District 0302, Image 1093.0, FHL film 2340658, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.

Edward Bell Cannon1

M, #96902, b. 9 August 1887, d. 14 October 1890
Family Explorer
FatherJoseph Samuel Cannon1 b. 17 Dec 1857, d. 1928
MotherArabella Josephine Wright1 b. 24 Mar 1863, d. 12 May 1944
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited21 Apr 2019
Birth*Edward Bell Cannon was born on 9 August 1887 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 
He was the son of Joseph Samuel Cannon and Arabella Josephine Wright.1 
Death*Edward Bell Cannon died on 14 October 1890, at age 3 years, 2 months and 5 days, in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 
Burial*He 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

  1. [S3739] Joseph S. Cannon (1857-1928) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
  2. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, Page 154. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Eliza Jane Cannon1

F, #101690, b. 28 February 1861
Family Explorer
FatherNelson Cannon1
MotherJulia1
Last Edited5 Mar 2017
Birth*Eliza Jane Cannon was born on 28 February 1861 in Prince Edward Island.1 
She was the daughter of Nelson Cannon and Julia.1 
BaptismEliza Jane Cannon was baptized on 11 December 1864 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J.H. Reid.1 

Citations

  1. [S6885] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1871, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 248, (Eliza Jane Cannon, 11 Dec 1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.

Elizabeth Cannon1

F, #97060, b. 24 February 1857
Family Explorer
FatherNelson Cannon1
MotherJulia1
Last Edited19 Feb 2011
Birth*Elizabeth Cannon was born on 24 February 1857 in Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; "Elizabeth daughter of Nelson & Julia Cannon, Shediac, N.B. Born Feb. 29, 1857. Bapt. Dec. 11th 1864. J.H. Read."1 
She was the daughter of Nelson Cannon and Julia.1 
BaptismElizabeth Cannon was baptized on 11 December 1864 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; they were living in Shediac, New Brunswick at the time of Elizabeth's birth.1 

Citations

  1. [S3934] Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Cannon, , Acc. 2630, p. 248. Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866 - Public Records & Archives Office, P.E.I.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Cannon.

Elizabeth Cannon1

F, #97476, b. circa 1820, d. 26 February 1865
Family Explorer
FatherOtis Cannon Sr.1 b. 1780, d. 22 Jun 1864
MotherHannah Maria Kinne1 b. 13 Mar 1787, d. 9 Aug 1849
Relationship1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited1 Jan 2018
Birth*Elizabeth Cannon was born circa 1820 in Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick.1 
She was the daughter of Otis Cannon Sr. and Hannah Maria Kinne.1 
Marriage*Elizabeth Cannon married Allan West on 16 January 1849 in Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick.1 
Death*Elizabeth Cannon died on 26 February 1865.1 

Children of Elizabeth Cannon and Allan West

Citations

  1. [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
  2. [S12585] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick and Nove Scotia, household of Allen west, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Wakefield, Carleton County, New Brunswick Roll: C_994, Page 12, Line 14, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  3. [S12586] 1861 Census of Canada, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of Allan West, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Simonds Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick Roll: C-999, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  4. [S12587] 1861 Census of Canada, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Allen West household # 34, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Simonds Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick Roll: C-10394, Page 9, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Elizabeth Cannon1

F, #101701
Family Explorer
Last Edited27 Mar 2012

Child of Elizabeth Cannon

Citations

  1. [S6896] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1896, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 50, (Joseph Cannon, 4 November 1878). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.

Elizabeth Cannon1

F, #101717, b. 1805, d. 22 November 1889
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge Cannon b. c 1777, d. 3 Jul 1861; This link was established from the witnesses at the marriage of Sophia Cannon, which included Edward Rayner, assumed to be her brother-in-law, married to Elizabeth Cannon2
MotherElizabeth Hiscock2 b. c 1778, d. 2 May 1851
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited21 May 2017
Birth*Elizabeth Cannon was born in 1805 in Prince Edward Island.3,4 
She was the daughter of George Cannon and Elizabeth Hiscock.2 
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is in 1810 in Prince Edward Island.3 
Marriage License*Elizabeth Cannon obtained a marriage license on 29 January 1828 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; this was the date of the marriage license.1 
(First) MarriageShe married first Edward Rayner, son of John Rayner and Mary Hanover, on 13 February 1828.5 
ProbateElizabeth Cannon petitioned the Probate Court on 26 March 1842 in Prince Edward Island.6
Petition of Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner to the Probate Court, 26 March 1842. Copy of original document. Courtesy of Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Accession HFG Rayner.
(Second) Marriage*She married second James Wood Sr. on 25 January 1843 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, the officiating clergyman was Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins.
"James Wood (B), Elizabeth Cannon (W), 25 January 1843, by License. Witnesses: William Rayner, Samuel Cannon. By A. V. G. Wggins, Clk. Recorded 14 Feb. 1844." Samuel Cannon and James Wood were shoemakers (1861 census). Chances are that Samuel introduced his now widowed sister Elizabeth to James.7,8,4
Marriage Register, James Wood and Elizabeth Cannon.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElizabeth Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of James Wood Sr., in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the 1861 census listed only names of the head of household. This family was enumerated as follows: 1861 Census, Lot 19, James Wood(s), shoemaker.
2 males 6-16 (Artemas and James Jr.)
1 male 16-21 (Edwin)
1 male 21-40 (James Sr.)
1 female 6-16 (Sophia)
1 female 16-21 (Elizabeth A.),
1 female 45-60 (Elizabeth Cannon). Total 7, Number married 3, Number single 4, Number married in the past year 1. James was leasing a 60 acre farm from Andrew T. Todd. [The identity of the third married person is unknown. Elizabeth A. was the eldest, but she didn't marry John Malcolm Stewart until the following year.]9
1861 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Sr., his wife Elizabeth Cannon, their children Elizabeth A., Edwin, Sophia, Artemas and James Jr.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElizabeth Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of James Wood Sr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 64) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 71), son James (age 27) and Elizabeth Anne (age 12), possibly a granddaughter. James Sr. was a shoemaker, James Jr. a farmer. James Sr. was Anglican, the remainder of the family Bible Christian.3
1881 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James, his wife Elizabeth Cannon, son James and Elizabeth Anne, possibly a granddaughter. At the age of 12 she would be too young to be a daughter of James and Elizabeth.
Death*Elizabeth Cannon died on 22 November 1889.4 
Burial*She was buried in United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67326,-64.11514;
Inscription: Father Mother / James Wood / Died / Dec. 25, 1890 / AEt. 74. / Also his wife / Elizabeth Cannon / Died / Nov. 22, 1889 / AEt. 84 / Blessed are the dead / who die in the Lord.4

Tombstone, James Wood (1817-1890) and Elizabeth Cannon (1810-1888). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Inscription detail.

Children of Elizabeth Cannon and Edward Rayner

Children of Elizabeth Cannon and James Wood Sr.

Citations

  1. [S3910] PEIGS, translator, "Vital Statistics, Volume ML, 1824-1831" ( PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547). Hereinafter cited as "Vital Statistics."
  2. [S7515] Nathan H. Mair, "The Cannon Family of Lot 17, Prince Edward Island", January 2011 (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "The Cannon Family of Lot 17."
  3. [S7160] 1881 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, page 15, family No. 62, James Wood.
  4. [S7158] Cemetery Marker, West Devon United Church Cemetery, James Wood & Elizabeth Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.
  5. [S9354] Compiled by Ruth (Rayner) Dignan, "Family tree compilation" (Rayner Family File, held at Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Family tree."
  6. [S7294] Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner, Petition of Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner to the Probate Court Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Wood folder, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Petition of Elizabeth Rayner.
  7. [S7292] James Wood & Elizabeth Cannon marriage, 25 January 1843, in R.G. 19, Vital Statistics, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries 3 Marriage Registers, Vol. 2 (1839-1844), Marriage Book 2, 1839-1844, page 293, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as R.G. 19, Vital Statistics.
  8. [S6912] Douglas Knox, "On-line Family Records - Elizabeth Cannon & James Wood" (Ancestry.ca). Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Family Records - Elizabeth Cannon & James Wood."
  9. [S7171] 1861 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll M-896-897, page 2, James Wood Sr.
  10. [S7293] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 63, (21 December, William Rayner). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  11. [S7416] Baptism Record, George Rayner/Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 85, (13 March 1831). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, George Rayner.
  12. [S7453] Elaine Howes, "The Descendants of William Ellis & Hannah Tawton" . Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of William Ellis."
  13. [S7414] Baptism Record, Louisa Rayner, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (18 November 1837). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Louisa Rayner.
  14. [S7415] Baptism Record, Edward Rayner/Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Edward Rayner.
  15. [S6853] Ancestry.ca Family Trees, , digital copy of baptism record, Alfred Rayner, (4 January 1840). Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
  16. [S6913] Certificate of Registration of Death - Elizabeth A. (Wood) Stewart, on-line digital copy of certificate File #049336, PANB Film F18952, Volume 49, Regn 49336 (filed 31 January 1922), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Elizabeth A. (Wood) Stewart.
  17. [S7163] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, , United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 30, (20 May 1850, Edwin Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  18. [S7167] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, , United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 30, (20 May 1850, Sophia Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  19. [S7161] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, , United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 31, (8 May 1855, Artemas Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  20. [S7162] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, , United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 41, (22 February 1853, James Wood). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.

Elizabeth Cannon1

F, #102579
Family Explorer
FatherFrederick Cannon1 b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876
MotherMary Lyons1
Relationship1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited21 Oct 2012
Elizabeth Cannon was the daughter of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyons.1 
Note*Elizabeth is mentioned in the will of her uncle Nathaniel, as "Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Cannon".1 

Citations

  1. [S7493] Nathaniel Cannon will (18 November 1822), Will of Nathaniel Cannon, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Will.

Elizabeth A. Cannon1

F, #103480, b. circa 1904
Family Explorer
FatherFletcher Bert Cannon1 b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 17 Apr 1932
MotherDorcas Ann Harriot McDonald1 b. 24 May 1858
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited13 May 2013
Birth*Elizabeth A. Cannon was born circa 1904 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..1 
She was the daughter of Fletcher Bert Cannon and Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElizabeth A. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon, in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Fletcher (age 53) were his wife Dorcas (age 51), their children Robert (age 18), Edith (age 16), Rollin (age 14), Aldran (age 12), George (age 10), Elizabeth (age 6), and Fletcherwidowed father Mariner Cannon (age 87). Fletcher was a general farmer.1
1910 US Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Household of Fletcher Cannon, his wife Dorcas M(a)cDonald, their children Robert, Edith, Rollin, Aldran, George, Elizabeth and Fletcher's widowed father Mariner Cannon.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElizabeth A. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 7 February 1920 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon, in Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Fletcher (age 63) were his wife Dorcas (age 62) and daughter Elizabeth (age 15). Fletcher was a packer in a chair shop.2
1920 US Census, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Household of Fletcher Cannon, his wife Dorcas M(a)cDonald, their daughter Elizabeth.

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S8334] 1920 US Census, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Fletcher Cannon household #322, 7 June 1920, digital copy of original image NARA Film T625_749, page 13A, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Elizabeth Anne Cannon1

F, #101688, b. 21 July 1828
Family Explorer
MotherAmy Cannon1
Last Edited25 Mar 2012
Birth*Elizabeth Anne Cannon was born on 21 July 1828 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 
She was the daughter of Amy Cannon.1 
BaptismElizabeth Anne Cannon was baptized on 7 April 1829 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William W. Walker.1 

Citations

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

Elizabeth Jane Cannon1,2

F, #95932, b. 14 March 1844, d. 27 October 1904
Family Explorer
FatherSamuel Cannon1,2 b. 18 May 1819, d. 14 Aug 1902
MotherSusanna (Susannah) Wallace1,2 b. 1818, d. 12 Feb 1901
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited26 Mar 2017
Name-ComElizabeth Jane Cannon is commonly known as Elizabeth Cannon.3,2 
Birth*She was born on 14 March 1844 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 
She was the daughter of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.1,2 
BaptismElizabeth Jane Cannon was baptized in September 1844 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. John Marshall.4 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 14 January 1861 in the household of Samuel Cannon, in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; this census names only heads of households. Included in the household with Samuel (Males age 21-46) were his son Joseph Samuel (Males Under 5 years), wife Susannah (Females 21-46), daughters Sarah Stapley (Females 5-16) and Elizabeth Jane (Females 16-21). Samuel's occupation was listed as shoemaker. This family was greatly reduced in number by a fire four years earlier that took the lives of five of their children.5
1861 Census, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Samuel Cannon, shoemaker.
Marriage*Elizabeth Jane Cannon married William Ellis, son of James Ellis and Marion McArthur, in 1866; they had ten children.6 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElizabeth Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Ellis, in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 40) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 38), their children George (age 14), Robert (age 13), Samuel (age 11), Susannah (age 9), Jane (age 8), Frederick (age 3) and Charlotte (age 1). William was a ship carpenter. George, Robert, Samuel and Susannah were at school. The family religion was Methodist.3
1881 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William Ellis, his wife Elizabeth Jane Cannon, their children George, Robert, Samuel, Susannah, Jane, Frederick and Charlotte.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElizabeth Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 10 April 1891 in the household of William Ellis, in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 50) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 47), their children Frederick (age 14), Mary (age 11) and Emma (age 8). William was a carpenter. The family religion was Methodist.7
1891 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William Ellis, his wife Elizabeth Jane Cannon, their children Frederick, Mary and Emma.
Emigration*Elizabeth Jane Cannon and William Ellis emigrated in 1897 from Prince Edward Island, Canada; they settled in Watertown, Massachusetts. They were preceded by their son Samuel, in 1888, and Charlotte, in 1895.8,9,10 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdElizabeth Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 11 June 1900 in the household of William Ellis, in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with William (age 59) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 55), their children Samuel (age 30), Charlotte (age 20) and Emma (age 17). William was a ship carpenter, Samuel a carpenter, Charlotte and Emma were shoe makers.8
1900 US Census, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Household of William Ellis, his wife Elizabeth Jane Cannon, son Samuel, daughters Charlotte and Emma.
Residence*Elizabeth Jane Cannon and William Ellis lived in 1904 in 46 Riverside St., Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..2 
Death*Elizabeth Jane Cannon died on 27 October 1904, at age 60, in Waltham Hospital, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; cause of death was cancer. The informant for her death certificate was her husband, William Ellis.2 
Burial*She was buried on 1 November 1904 in United (Methodist) Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60510,-63.91443;
Inscription: Father & Mother / William Ellis / Died May 3, 1908 / AET. 65. / His Wife / Elizabeth Cannon / Died Oct. 27, 1904 / AET. 60 / ELLIS.2,6

Tombstone for William Ellis (1843-1908) and Elizabeth Cannon (1844-1904). United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Inscription detail.

Child of Elizabeth Jane Cannon

Children of Elizabeth Jane Cannon and William Ellis

Citations

  1. [S2836] Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon, Baptismal Index (PARO),, Record Book 1, Page 7, (1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon.
  2. [S6998] Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, Elizabeth Jane (Cannon) Ellis entry, , FamilySearch.org, Volume 94, Page 297, Film Number 2069925, Digital Folder Number 4292340, Image Number 1058, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915.
  3. [S6999] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince Edward Island, William Ellis household #137, 1881, digital image of census page Roll C-13162, Page 32, District Number 1, Subdistrict L, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  4. [S2836] Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon, Baptismal Index (PARO),, Record Book 1, Page 7: Book #1, p. 7, (1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Jane Cannon.
  5. [S4230] 14 Jan. 1861 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll M896-897, Page 2, Source Citation: Year: 1861; Census Place: Township/Lot 4, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: M-896-897; Page: 2
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1861 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.

    Appreciation is expressed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for providing the 1861 Canada Census Index.
  6. [S3740] William Ellis (1843-1908) & Elizabeth Cannon (1844-1904) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
  7. [S7000] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince Edward Island, William Ellis household #31, 10 April 1891, digital image of census page Roll T-6383, Page 9, District Number 134, Subdistrict Lot 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  8. [S7001] 1900 US Census, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, William Ellis household #380, 11 June 1900, digital image of census page Roll 667, Page 18A, Enumeration District 988, Family History Library microfilm 1240667, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  9. [S7008] 1910 US Census, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Frederick J. Reck/Wreck household #438, 27 April 1910, digital image of census page Roll T624_607, Page 21B, Enumeration District 1057, Image 127, Family History Library microfilm 1374620, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  10. [S7007] 1920 US Census, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Frederick J. Reck household #25, 17 & 19 January 1920, digital image of census page Roll T625_719, Page 2A, Enumeration District 489, Image 759, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  11. [S6881] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1848, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 37; FHL GS Film Number: 1487752; Digital Folder Number: 004594544; Image Number: 01854, (Albert Cannon, 24 February 1875). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
  12. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 149. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
  13. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 150. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Elmer Roy Cannon1,2

M, #104444, b. 27 November 1943, d. 21 June 2014
Family Explorer
FatherThomas Melvin Cannon1 b. 14 Feb 1907, d. 1982
MotherRuth Marie Larlee of McAdam, New Brunswick1 b. 1928, d. 1 Nov 2002
Relationship4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited14 Jun 2015
Birth*Elmer Roy Cannon was born on 27 November 1943.2 
He was the son of Thomas Melvin Cannon and Ruth Marie Larlee of McAdam, New Brunswick.1 
Marriage*Elmer Roy Cannon married Joan Nancy Grant, daughter of Bernard Ulysses Grant and Edith V. Michaud, in May 1973.2
Marriage, Elmer Roy Cannon & Joan Grant. Photo courtesy of Tami (Cannon) Shea.
Moved*Elmer Roy Cannon and Joan Nancy Grant moved to London, Ontario, Canada, circa 1984.2 
Death*Elmer Roy Cannon died on 21 June 2014, at age 70, in Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Perth-Andover, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada; cause of death was heart attack.2 
Burial*He was buried in Larlee Creek Cemetery, near Perth-Andover, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada;
Inscription: CANNON / 1943 Elmer Roy 2014 / Loving husband, father and papa / Forever in our hearts.3
Marker, Elmer Roy Cannon (1943-2014). Larlee Creek Cemetery, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Child of Elmer Roy Cannon and Joan Nancy Grant

Citations

  1. [S9230] Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II, Norma McLellan et al., compiler, (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), Part 1, p. 345. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
  2. [S9606] Correspondence with Tami Shea . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
  3. [S10028] Cemetery Marker, Larlee Creek Cemetery, Perth-Andover, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada, Elmer Roy Cannon transcription; read by David A. Walker, 24 May 2015.

Elotha Cannon1

F, #103810, b. 30 August 1906
Family Explorer
FatherJames Sydney Cannon1 b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947
MotherMary Rose Anne Dunn1 b. c 1 Oct 1883
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited18 Apr 2014
Name-ComElotha Cannon is commonly known as Lottie Cannon.2,3 
Name Variation Elotha Cannon is also known as Alontha Cannon.4 
Birth*She was born on 30 August 1906 in residence, Miminegash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn.1 
BaptismElotha Cannon was baptized on 27 November 1906 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81855,-64.05901; the officiating clergyman was R. M. Fenton.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe 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.4
1921 Canada Census, Old Dock, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Cannon, his wife Mary Rose Anne Dunn, their children Nelson, Emily, Myrtle, Elotha/Alontha, Alexander, Thomas, Pearl, Levinia, Olive, Charles, Hilda, Elva and Viola.
(Witness) LivingElotha 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.2
James Cannon, his wife and children, farm property near Elmsdale, Prince Edward Island, 1928.
Marriage*Elotha Cannon married William N. McIsaac.3 
Living*Elotha Cannon and William N. McIsaac were living in 1936 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.3 
LivingElotha Cannon and William N. McIsaac were living in 1947 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.3 
LivingElotha Cannon and William N. McIsaac were living after 1947 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.3 

Family: Elotha Cannon and William N. McIsaac

Citations

  1. [S8589] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, , St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 119, (27 November 1906). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
  2. [S8653] Atlas of Province of Prince Edward Island,, Canada, M. S. Arniel, compiler, (Winnipeg, Manitoba: published by Hignell Printing Ltd., Reprinted 1990). Hereinafter cited as 1928 Cummins Atlas.
  3. [S9230] Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II, Norma McLellan et al., compiler, (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), Part 1, p. 345. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
  4. [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.

Elwell Cannon1

M, #107605, b. 1 October 1897, d. before 15 June 1900
Family Explorer
FatherLorenzo Marien Cannon1 b. 26 Jul 1865, d. 30 Aug 1941
MotherEliza Jane Gibbs1 b. 3 Oct 1867
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Cairns & Agnes Wilson
Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited12 Feb 2017
Birth*Elwell Cannon was born on 1 October 1897 in Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; he was a twin of Elwin.1 
He was the son of Lorenzo Marien Cannon and Eliza Jane Gibbs.1 
Death*Elwell Cannon died before 15 June 1900; he was not enumerated at the time of the 1900 census.2 

Citations

  1. [S11616] Massachusetts Birth Records, 1840-1915, Elwell Cannon entry, Birth Record Original Data: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840-1911, New England Historic Genealogical society, Boston (1 October 1897), Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com
  2. [S11617] 1900 U.S. Census, Beverly, Ward 3, Essex County, Massachusetts, household of Lorenzo Cannon, 15 June 1900, digital copy of original document NARA; Census Place: Beverly, Ward 3, Essex County, Massachusetts; Roll: 640; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0260; FHL microfilm: 1240640, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.

Elwin L. Cannon1

M, #100804, b. 1 October 1897, d. August 1977
Family Explorer
FatherLorenzo Marien Cannon1 b. 26 Jul 1865, d. 30 Aug 1941
MotherEliza Jane Gibbs1 b. 3 Oct 1867
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Cairns & Agnes Wilson
Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited13 Feb 2017
Name Variation Elwin L. Cannon is also known as Elwyn Cannon.2 
Birth*He was born on 1 October 1897 in Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; he was a twin of Elwell.3,1 
He was the son of Lorenzo Marien Cannon and Eliza Jane Gibbs.1 
(Son) Census HeadHouseholdElwin L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 15 June 1900 in the household of Lorenzo Marien Cannon, as a son, in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the enumeration with Lorenzo (age 34) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 31) and their sons John (age 3) and Elwin (age 2). Lorenzo was a tailor. Lorenzo and Eliza were recorded as aliens at this census. Elwin's twin brother Elwell presumably died young as he was not enumerated at this census.4 
(Son) Census HeadHouseholdElwin L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 21 April 1910 in the household of Lorenzo Marien Cannon, as a son, in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Lorenzo (age 44) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 41), their sons John (age 13) and Elwin (age 12). Lorenzo was a tailor of "ready made garments".1
1910 US Census, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts. Household of Lorenzo Cannon, his wife Eliza Gibbs, their sons John and Elwin.
(Son) Census HeadHouseholdElwin L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 14 January 1920 in the household of Lorenzo Marien Cannon, as a son, in Cedar Street, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the enumeration with Lorenzo (age 52) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 50) and their sons John (age 23) and Elwyn (age 22). Lorenzo was a tailor in a clothing store. John and Elwyn were machinists in a factory.2 
(First) Marriage*Elwin L. Cannon married first Flossie Louise Hughes, daughter of Guy L. Hughes and Bessie Nita Cox, in U.S.A.5 
Census HeadHousehold*Elwin L. Cannon was head of the household in the census of April 1930 in 47 Mason St., Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the enumeration with Elwin (age 31) were his wife Flossie (age 21) and their son John (age 1 year, 10 months). Elwin was a cutter grinder at a shoe manufacturing company.5 
Census HeadHouseholdHe was head of the household in the census of 13 April 1940 in 6 Mason St., Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household of Elwin (age 42) were his wife Flossie (age 31), their children John (age 12), Ruth (age 9), Robert (age 7) and Eleanor (age 4). Elwin was a grinder in a shoe factory.6 
ResidenceLast*The last residence of Elwin L. Cannon was in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1977.7 
Death*He died in August 1977, at age 79, in Massachusetts, U.S.A..7 
Burial*He was buried in North Beverly Cemetery, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..8 

Family: Elwin L. Cannon and Flossie Louise Hughes

Citations

  1. [S6314] 1910 US Census - Lorenzo Cannon, household of Lorenzo M. Cannon, 1910, microfilm image Roll T624_588, Page 6A, Enumeration District 0486, Image 803, FHL Number 1374601, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
  2. [S11611] 1920 U.S. Census, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, household of Lorenzo Cannon, 14 January 1920, digital copy of original document NARA; Census Place: Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_697; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 293; Image: 997, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S11615] Massachusetts Birth Records, 1840-1915, Elwin Cannon entry, Birth Record Original Data: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840-1911, New England Historic Genealogical society, Boston (1 October 1897), Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com
  4. [S11617] 1900 U.S. Census, Beverly, Ward 3, Essex County, Massachusetts, household of Lorenzo Cannon, 15 June 1900, digital copy of original document NARA; Census Place: Beverly, Ward 3, Essex County, Massachusetts; Roll: 640; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0260; FHL microfilm: 1240640, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
  5. [S11614] 1930 U.S. Census, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, of Elwin Cannon household #71, April 1930, digital copy of original document NARA; Census Place: Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; Roll: 895; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image 397.0; FHL microfilm: 2340630, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [S11620] 1940 U.S. Census, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, of Elwin Cannon household #76, 13 April 1940, digital copy of original document NARA; Census Place: Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1578; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 5-48, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S11621] Elwin Cannon, SSN: 010-01-0206, U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Original Data: Social Security Administration (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
  8. [S11622] Cemetery Marker, Elwin L. Cannon family plot tombstone inscription & photograph; North Beverly Cemetery findagrave.com, Plot: Subdivision 8, Lot 192; Memorial Number 122739539.

Emily Cannon1

F, #97482, b. 1829, d. 16 October 1872
Family Explorer
FatherOtis Cannon Sr.1 b. 1780, d. 22 Jun 1864
MotherHannah Maria Kinne1 b. 13 Mar 1787, d. 9 Aug 1849
Relationship1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited23 Jan 2010
Birth*Emily Cannon was born in 1829.1 
She was the daughter of Otis Cannon Sr. and Hannah Maria Kinne.1 
Marriage*Emily Cannon married Milledge West on 27 November 1851 in Hervey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick.1 
Death*Emily Cannon died on 16 October 1872, in Albert (Mines?), Albert County, New Brunswick.1 

Family: Emily Cannon and Milledge West

Citations

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

Emily Cannon1

F, #98888, b. 1 February 1841, d. 14 January 1928
Family Explorer
FatherCharles Cannon1 b. 19 Mar 1814, d. 17 Mar 1898
MotherMary Townsend Rayner1 b. 14 Jan 1816, d. 2 Oct 1900
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited29 Oct 2017
Birth*Emily Cannon was born on 1 February 1841 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 
She was the daughter of Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner.1 
BaptismEmily Cannon was baptized on 17 October 1841 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was A.V.G. Wiggins.1 
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 1 September 1840; this date was inscribed on her tombstone, recorded here as incorrect.2 
Marriage*She married Silas Rayner, son of James Rayner and Mary Simmons, on 20 February 1865 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Silas Rayner (B), Emily Cannon (S), Married 20 February 1865, by Banns, by Rev. R. Dyer. Witnesses: J. W. Rayner, Charles Cannon, G. O. Cannon, Thomas Cannon, John Oliver. Recorded 8 July 1865, C. Irving, surrogate.3,4,2 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEmily Cannon was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 49) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 49), their children, Mary, widowed (age 24), James (age 22), Joseph (age 17), Emily (age 15), Archibald (age 13), Eliza (age 11) and Irene (age 8). Silas and James were farmers, Joseph was a fisherman. The family religion was entered as Christian, likely Bible Christian.5
1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their children Mary, James, Joseph, Emily, Archibald, Eliza and Irene.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEmily Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 70) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 69), their son Archibald (age 37), his wife Belle (age 29), their children Hazel (age 5), George (age 4), Charles (age 3) and Olive (age 1). Occupations were entered as Income" for Silas and "Farmer" for Archibald. The household religion was recorded simply as "Christian".6
1911 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their son Archibald, his wife Belle, their children Hazel, George, Charles and Olive.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEmily Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 80) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 79), grandson Weston Rayner (age 11) and Alice Wallace (age 43), a servant.7
1921 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, grandson Weston Rayner, and Alice Wallace, a servant..
Living*Emily Cannon and Silas Rayner were living in 1923 in Tignish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.8 
Death*Emily Cannon died on 14 January 1928, at age 86, in the home of her daughter "Mrs. A. P. Wells", Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada;
Obituary: Rayner, Mrs. Silas [nee Cannon]
Agriculturist - 19 January 1928, page 5, col. 1
"The death of Mrs. Silas Rayner of Greenmount, Lot 1, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. P. Wells, Summerside, on Friday morning. She had attained the ripe age of eighty-eight years and for some time it was evident that her life was drawing to its earthly close. She was a native of St. Eleanors, the daughter of Charles Cannon, one of the early settlers of the district. She lived for sixty years at Greenmount, being a charter member of the Christian Church of that place. A woman of splendid character and many fine attributes her memory will be fondly cherished by her family, consisting of eight children as follows: Daughters – Mrs. A. P. Wells, Summerside; Mrs. Herbert Platts, Charlottetown and Mrs. Emily Hales, Worcester, Mass; Sons: Benjamin I., James, Joseph, Archibald and Elijah H. Following a service at the Wells’ home on Monday evening conducted by Rev. Mr. Harding and Mr. McGibbon, the body was removed to her former home in Greenmount where interment took place on Wednesday. Rev. Mr. Donaldston performed the final rites, a large number attending to pay a last tribute to the memory of one who was held in the highest respect."9,2 
Burial*She was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90618,-64.03522;
Inscription: In loving memory of / Mother / Emily Cannon / Born / Sept. 1, 1840, / Died / Jan. 14, 1928. | Father / Silas Rayner / Born / April 9, 1840 / Died / June 2, 1924. // Asleep in Jesus / RAYNER.2
Tombstone, Emily Cannon (1840-1928) & Silas Rayner (1840-1924). Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Inscription detail.

Children of Emily Cannon and Silas Rayner

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S7316] Transcription, Greenmount Cemetery, Emily Cannon inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.
  3. [S7454] Unknown spouses' names, (20 February, 1865), Marriage Registration, Silas Rayner & Emily Cannon, PARO Master Name Index, Phase 2, Reel #20 (library of David Walker), Marriage Book 2, 1839-1844, page 293. , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Rayner/Cannon.
  4. [S10352] Transcription of diary of Rev. Robert W. Dyer, Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1.
  5. [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
  6. [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
  7. [S9086] 1921 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Silas Rayner Household #56, 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  8. [S11476] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published published 28 February 1923, Page 5, Column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
  9. [S8560] Rayner, Mrs. Silas (nee Cannon), Agriculturist, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 19 January 1928, page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.
  10. [S7320] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 21,, (10 December 1865), Charles Eneas Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  11. [S7317] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 25,, (21 July 1867), Mary Amanda Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  12. [S7318] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 29,, (7 June 1869), Benjamin Isaac Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  13. [S7321] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 34,, (23 April 1871), James Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  14. [S7319] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 40,, (1 June 1873), Charles Cannon Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.

Emily Hilda Cannon1

F, #98782, b. 29 May 1902, d. 1983
Family Explorer
FatherSamuel Edward Cannon1 b. 22 Jan 1874, d. 1960
MotherMary Margaret Mills1 b. 26 Jun 1875, d. 1950
Relationship4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited14 Nov 2015
Name-ComEmily Hilda Cannon is commonly known as Emily Cannon.2 
Birth*She was born on 29 May 1902 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Samuel Edward Cannon and Mary Margaret Mills.1 
BaptismEmily Hilda Cannon was baptized on 22 September 1904 in the United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Wm. R. Pepper.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Samuel Edward Cannon, in Duke St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel (age 46) were his wife Margaret Mills (age 45), their children Lily May (age 19), Emily (age 17), Raymond (age 16), Samuel (age 14), Ernest (age 12), Amanda (age 10) & Rita (age 8). Samuel & Raymond were farmers.2
1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Samuel Cannon, his wife Margaret Mills, their children Lily May, Emily, Raymond, Samuel, Ernest, Amanda & Rita. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Marriage*Emily Hilda Cannon married Frederick Courteney Sherren. 
Death*Emily Hilda Cannon died in 1983. 
Burial*She was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.22887,-63.49699;
Inscription: SHERREN / Ever Remembered / Ever Loved / 1899 Frederick Courteney Sherren 1918 / 1903 Emily Hilda Cannon 1983.3

Tombstone, Frederick Courteney Sherren (1899-1989), his wife Emily Hilda Cannon (1903-1983). St. John the Baptist Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Family: Emily Hilda Cannon and Frederick Courteney Sherren

Citations

  1. [S4920] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Hilda Cannon, , Book #1, Page 162, United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Hilda Cannon.
  2. [S9155] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Samuel Cannon & Margaret Mills household #257, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 25, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  3. [S10516] St. John the Baptist Anglican Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Ferederick Courteney Sherren & Emily Hilda Cannon marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. WAlker, 19 September 2015.

Emily Ida Cannon1

F, #102526, b. 4 March 1882
Family Explorer
FatherSamuel C. Cannon2 b. 17 Dec 1847, d. 1935
MotherAdelaide Rowena Williams2 b. 9 May 1856, d. 1926
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited21 Jan 2015
Name-ComEmily Ida Cannon is commonly known as Emily Cannon.2 
Birth*She was born on 4 March 1882 in Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 
She was the daughter of Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams.2 
BaptismEmily Ida Cannon was baptized on 2 September 1886 in United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60546,-63.91452; the officiating clergyman was Edward Bell.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe 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
1891 Canada Census, Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Samuel Cannon, his wife Adelaide (Williams), their children Herbert, Frances 'Fanny', Emily, Uriah and Charles.
(Witness) ImmigrationEmily Ida Cannon immigrated with Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1893; children Emily, Uriah, Charles and Lulu accompanied their parents to Massachusetts.3 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEmily Ida Cannon was enumerated on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon, in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Samuel (age 51) were his wife Addie (age 42), children Emily (age 18), Uriah (age 16), Charles (age 14) and Lulu (age 9). Occupations were recorded as, Samuel "Edge Trimmer", Emily "Waiter Restaurant", Uriah "Ties up Boxes", Charles and Lulu both "At School".3
1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Household of Samuel Cannon, his wife Adelaide Williams, their children Emily, Uriah, Charles and Lulu. [Note: Uriah was incorrectly recorded as being female.]
Marriage*Emily Ida Cannon married Charles Hunter Howard, son of George A. Howard and Margaret T. Wilson, on 29 June 1904 in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massuchusetts, U.S.A.; Charles was a bachelor, shoemaker, living in Brockton, Massachusetts. Emily was a spinster, book keeper, living in Holbrook, Massachusetts.4
Marriage record, Charles Hunter Howard & Emily Ida Cannon 29 June 1904.

Children of Emily Ida Cannon and Charles Hunter Howard

Citations

  1. [S7460] Baptism Record, Emily Ida Cannon, , United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 3, (2 September 1886). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Emily Cannon.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9620] Charles Hunter Howard & Emily Ida Cannon, (29 June 1904), Massachusetts Marriage Records, 1840-1915, original data: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915. , New England Historic Genealogical Society. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriage Records.
  5. [S9623] 1920 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Howard household 174, 8 January 1920, digital image NARA Roll T625, Enumeration district 0023, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
  6. [S9622] 1930 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Howard household 12, 2 April 1930, digital image Roll 938, Page 1A, FHL microfilm 2340673, Enumeration district 0023, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
  7. [S9621] 1940 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Charles H. Howard household 39, 4 April 1940, digital image Roll T627_1636, Page 2B, Enumeration district 12-43, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.

Emily Lois Cannon1,2

F, #107689, b. 25 November 1902, d. 1912
Family Explorer
FatherAlbert Edmund Cannon2 b. 12 Aug 1863, d. 18 Jan 1940
MotherMargaret Jane Westcott2 b. 2 Mar 1865, d. 1948
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited15 Jan 2018
Birth*Emily Lois Cannon was born on 25 November 1902 in residence, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 
She was the daughter of Albert Edmund Cannon and Margaret Jane Westcott.2 
BaptismEmily Lois Cannon was baptized on 25 May 1903 in St. John's Anglican Church, Milton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T.B. Reagh.1 
(Daughter) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Albert Edmund Cannon, as a daughter, in Charlottetown East Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; enumerated in the household with Albert (age 46) were his wife Margaret Westcott (age 46), their children Pearl (age 18), Albert L. (age 17), Herbert A. (age 15), Joseph M. (age 13), Emily L. (age 8) and Mildred L. (age 3). Albert Sr. was a farm labourer, Pearl a store clerk, Albert Jr. an office boy and Herbert a store clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 
Name Variation As of 1911, Emily Lois Cannon is also known as Emily Cannon.3 
Death*She died in 1912.2 
Burial*She was buried in People's Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; from her initial burial Emily was exhumed and reburied with her father.2 

Citations

  1. [S11711] Baptismal Record, Emily Lois Cannon,, Public Archives of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, St. John's Anglican Church Records, Milton, Queens County, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 117, (25 May 1903). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  2. [S11331] Cemetery Transcript, People's Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S11713] 1911 Canada Census, Charlottetown East Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Albert Cannon household #40, 1911, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Charlottetown East Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Rolls T-20326 to T-20460, Page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Emma Cannon1

F, #97250
Family Explorer
Last Edited29 Oct 2017
Marriage*Emma Cannon married Dr. Joseph Paton Sherlock.1 

Child of Emma Cannon and Dr. Joseph Paton Sherlock

Citations

  1. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 109. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Emma Frances Cannon1

F, #96673, b. 26 February 1863
Family Explorer
FatherSamuel Cannon1 b. 18 May 1819, d. 14 Aug 1902
MotherSusanna (Susannah) Wallace1 b. 1818, d. 12 Feb 1901
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited15 Mar 2016
Name-ComEmma Frances Cannon is commonly known as Emma Cannon.2,3 
Birth*She was born on 26 February 1863 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the transcription of her baptism record has her born a month earlier than her baptism.1,4 
She was the daughter of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.1 
BaptismEmma Frances Cannon was baptized on 31 January 1864 in the United Church, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officating clergyman was Rev. J. Butcher.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Samuel Cannon, in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel were his wife Susannah, son Joseph and daughter Emma. The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist. Samuel and Joseph were farmers.5
1881 Canada Census, household of Samuel Cannon (1819-1902). Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEmma Frances Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of Samuel Cannon, in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Samuel's wife Susanna (Wallace), daughter Emma, son Joseph S., his wife Arabella (Wright) and their children Willie L. and Idella May. The family religion was listed as Methodist. Occupations were farmer for Samuel and Joseph, and tailoress for Emma.6
1891 Canada Census, household of Samuel Cannon (1819-1902). Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Marriage*Emma Frances Cannon married John Franklin England, son of John England and Margaret, on 21 September 1892 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; they had five children. The family moved to Boston, Massachusetts, area, where Emma and Frank later separated. Emma lived with her niece Susie Childs, in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she died.4 
Immigration*Emma Frances Cannon and John Franklin England immigrated to Massachusetts, U.S.A., in 1892.7  
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEmma Frances Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of John Franklin England, in Boston, Ward 1, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with John (age 35) were his wife, Emma Cannon (age 37), their children, Eulalia (age 6), Frederick (age 5), Holstead (age 4) and Frances (age 10 months). John was an engineer (pile driving).7 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEmma Frances Cannon was enumerated on the census of 19 April 1910 in the household of John Franklin England, in Winter Ave., Malden, Ward 5, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with John (age 44) were his wife, Emma Cannon (age 47), their children, Eulalia (age 16), Frederick (age 15), Holstead (age 13), Frances (age 10) and Odin (age 3). John was a construction engineer.8 
Census HeadHousehold*Emma Frances Cannon was head of the household in the census of 6 January 1920 in Winter Ave., Malden, Ward 5, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Emma (age 55) were her daughters Eulalia (age 26) and Frances (age 20). Eulalia was a stenographer for the Foreign Missionary Society, Frances was a stenographer for an insurance company. Emma was recorded as being married, although her husband was not enumerated in this household.9 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 30 April 1940 in the household of Lawrence DeVeber, in 30 Alma Ave., Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Lawrence (age 42) were his wife Eulalia England (age 46), their children David (age 12) and Stephen (age 6), Emma (Cannon) England (age 76), widowed mother of Eulalia, and Blanche Flewelling, an aunt.10 

Children of Emma Frances Cannon and John Franklin England

Citations

  1. [S3497] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, , United Church, O'Leary, Book 1, Page 44. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index.
  2. [S10914] Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, Birth Record entry, digital copy of original document, Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com
  3. [S10913] Baptism Record, , New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
  4. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 157. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
  5. [S3498] 1881 Canada Census - Samuel Cannon, Samuel Cannon Household #5, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  6. [S3492] 1891 Canada Census - Samuel Cannon, Samuel Cannon Household #3, 6 April 1891, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm T-6383, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District #134, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  7. [S10906] 1900 US Census, Boston, Ward 1, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, household of John F. England, 1900, digital copy of original image page Roll T675, Page 2A, Enumeration District 1159, Family History Library microfilm 1240675, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
  8. [S10908] 1910 US Census, Malden, Ward 5, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, household of John F. England, 19 April 1910, digital copy of original image page National Archives & Records Administration, Census Place: Malden Ward 5, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Roll T624_601, Page 4B, Enumeration District 0899, FHL microfilm 1374614, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
  9. [S10909] 1920 US Census, Malden, Ward 5, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of Emma F. England household #145, 6 January 1920, digital copy of original image page National Archives & Records Administration, Census Place: Malden Ward 5, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Roll T625_713, Page 6B, Enumeration District 275, Image 439, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
  10. [S10911] 1940 US Census, Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of Lawrence DeVeber household #294, 30 April 1940, digital copy of original image page National Archives & Records Administration, Census Place: Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Roll T627_1603, Page 9B, Enumeration District 9-69, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.

Ernest C. Cannon1

M, #103518, b. 1866
Family Explorer
FatherNathaniel Cannon1 b. 8 Mar 1824
MotherMarion Boundy1 b. 1830
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited20 May 2013
Birth*Ernest C. Cannon was born in 1866 in New Brunswick.1 
He was the son of Nathaniel Cannon and Marion Boundy.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdErnest C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Nathaniel Cannon, in Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Nathan (age 45) were his wife Maria Boundy (age 41), their children Maria (age 21), Thomas Charles (age 17), William George (age 15), Mary Ann (age 13), Ernest (age 5) and Lillia Lane (age 2). There were also three unrelated lodgers. Nathan and Thomas Charles were mill men. The family religion was Baptist.1
1871 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick. Household of Nathan Cannon, his wife Maria Boundy, their children Maria, Thomas Charles, William George, Mary Ann, Ernest and Lillia Lane.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdErnest C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Nathaniel Cannon, in Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Nathan (age 54) were his wife Maria Boundy (age 52), their children Thomas (age 27), William (age 25), Mary Ann (age 22), and Ernest (age 15). Occupations for Nathan, Thomas and Ernest were "not given". Mary Ann was a tailoress. The family religion was Baptist.2
1881 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick. Household of Nathan Cannon, his wife Maria Boundy, their children Thomas, William, Mary Ann, and Ernest.

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S8353] 1881 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, of Nathan Cannon household #131, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-13178, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Ernest E. Cannon1,2

M, #98717, b. November 1909, d. 1976
Family Explorer
FatherSamuel Edward Cannon1 b. 22 Jan 1874, d. 1960
MotherMary Margaret Mills1 b. 26 Jun 1875, d. 1950
Relationship4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited6 Jan 2011
Birth*Ernest E. Cannon was born in November 1909 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 
He was the son of Samuel Edward Cannon and Mary Margaret Mills.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdErnest E. 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
1911 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Samuel Edward Cannon, his wife Margret Mills, daughters Melinda, Lillie and Early, and sons Raymond, Samuel and Ernest.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdErnest E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Samuel Edward Cannon, in Duke St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel (age 46) were his wife Margaret Mills (age 45), their children Lily May (age 19), Emily (age 17), Raymond (age 16), Samuel (age 14), Ernest (age 12), Amanda (age 10) & Rita (age 8). Samuel & Raymond were farmers.3
1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Samuel Cannon, his wife Margaret Mills, their children Lily May, Emily, Raymond, Samuel, Ernest, Amanda & Rita. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Death*Ernest E. Cannon died in 1976.2 
Burial*He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40470,-63.77598;
Inscription: CANNON / 1874 Samuel E. Cannon 1960 / His Wife / 1875 Mary Mills 1950 / 1901 Lillian Cannon 1922 / 1909 Ernest E. Cannon 1976
Back: Samuel Charles Cannon / 1906 - 1984 / Reta Estella Cannon / 1912 - 1984.2
Tombstone, Samuel Edward Cannon (1874-1960), his wife Mary Margaret Mills (1875-1950), their daughter Lillian (Lily May) (1901-1922), their son Ernest E. (1909-1976), their son Samuel Charles (1900-1964), their daughter Reta Estella Cannon (1912-1984). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Back inscription detail.

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S4923] Cemetery marker - Samuel Edward Cannon, Samuel Edward Cannon Tombstone inscription; David A Walker, 17 August 2010.
  3. [S9155] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Samuel Cannon & Margaret Mills household #257, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 25, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Ethel Cannon1

F, #103922, d. circa 2005
Family Explorer
FatherJames Sydney Cannon2 b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947
MotherMary Rose Anne Dunn2 b. c 1 Oct 1883
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Ethel Cannon was the daughter of James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn.2 
Name Variation Ethel Cannon is also known as Ethyl Cannon.2 
(Witness) LivingShe 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.2
James Cannon, his wife and children, farm property near Elmsdale, Prince Edward Island, 1928.
Biographical Note* Ethel married and had two children. She lived in Montréal, and was found to be living in Ontario in 1984. She died in a private care home in Toronto.1 
Death*Ethel Cannon died circa 2005.1 

Citations

  1. [S9230] Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II, Norma McLellan et al., compiler, (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), page 346. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
  2. [S8653] Atlas of Province of Prince Edward Island,, Canada, M. S. Arniel, compiler, (Winnipeg, Manitoba: published by Hignell Printing Ltd., Reprinted 1990). Hereinafter cited as 1928 Cummins Atlas.

Ethel May Cannon1

F, #96980, b. 15 April 1880, d. 1959
Family Explorer
FatherThomas Compton Cannon3 b. 10 May 1836, d. 6 Dec 1887
MotherElizabeth Anne Cameron2 b. 25 Oct 1858, d. 1932
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Last Edited18 Mar 2014
Name-ComEthel May Cannon is commonly known as Ethel.3,4 
Birth*She was born on 15 April 1880 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.5,1,6 
She was the daughter of Thomas Compton Cannon and Elizabeth Anne Cameron.2,3 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEthel May Cannon 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.3
1881 Canada Census, Thomas C. Cannon household, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
BaptismEthel May Cannon was baptized on 26 June 1883 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Klement Richardson.5 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe 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.4
1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Elizabeth, second wife of Thomas Cannon, her daughter Ethel, and children of her late husband Thomas by his first wife, namely Gertrude, Minnie, Amy, Bertha, Frances and Arthur.
Marriage*Ethel May Cannon married William Warren Baker, son of William Paige Baker and Eliza Ann Clark, on 19 December 1900 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; they were married by licdense, by John M. Withycombe. William was a bachelor, living in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Ethel was a spinster, living in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island.7,1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEthel May Cannon was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of William Warren Baker, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; his name appears in the 1901 census as Warren W., rather than William Warren as seen before and after this census. Included in the household were his wife Ethel and mother-in-law Elizabeth Cannon. Religion was entered as Methodist for William and Ethel, and Episcopalian for Elizabeth Cannon. His occupation was listed as salesman.6
1901 Canada Census, William Warren Baker household. Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Living*Ethel May Cannon and William Warren Baker were living in 1904 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.8 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEthel May Cannon was enumerated on the census of 24 June 1911 in the household of William Warren Baker, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were his wife Ethel May, daughter Helen and mother-in-law Elizabeth Cannon, widow. His occupation was listed as salesman, and that of Elizabeth Cannon as nurse.2
1911 Canada Census, William Warren Baker household. Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdEthel May Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Warren Baker, in Myrtle St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 53) were his wife Ethel Cannon (age 41), their daughter Helen (age 16) and Ethel's mother Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon (age 62). William was a salesman. William and daughter Helen were Methodists, Ethel and her mother were Anglican.9
1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William W. Baker, his wife Ethel Cannon, their daughter Helen, and Ethel's mother Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Death*Ethel May Cannon died in 1959.1 
Burial*She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40495,-63.77683;
Inscription: William P. Baker / 1836-1909 / His Wife / Eliza A. Clark / 1842-1899 / - / J. Brace C. Baker / 1875-1916 / William W. Baker / 1868-1941 / His Wife / Ethel May Cannon / 1880-1959.
Left: Sarah Maude / Wife of / P.B. Clark / 1868-1957.
Right: Blank.
Back: Family / Lewis L. 1872-1872 / Ida M. / 1874-1874 / Mabel / 1880-1880 / Albert Y. / 1881-1881 / Lily Ada / 1882-1958 / BAKER.1
Tombstone, William Paige Baker (1836-1909), wife Eliza A. Clark (1842-1899) and family, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Children of Ethel May Cannon and William Warren Baker

Citations

  1. [S3855] Cemetery Marker - William P. Baker, William P. Baker Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 27 August 2009.
  2. [S3859] 1911 Canada Census - William Warren Baker, William Warren Baker Household #3, 24 June 1911, Microfilm Page 1, line 11., District Prince East 140, Subdistrict Summerside, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [S3868] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ethel May Cannon, , St. Mary's Anglican Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 63., (26 June 1883). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ethel May Cannon.
  6. [S3860] 1901 Canada Census - William Warren Baker, William Warren Baker Household #101, 31 March 1901, Microfilm Page 11, line 46., District Prince East 133, Subdistrict Summerside, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  7. [S9170] William W. Baker & Ethel May Cannon, (17 December 1919), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1900. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  8. [S9157] Death - Minnie Cook Cannon, Pioneer, Summerside, published published 9 April 1905, page 3, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Pioneer.
  9. [S9195] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William W. Baker Household #159, 1921, Canada Census on Microfilm Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page Number 14, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 147, Subdistrict Drill Shed, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  10. [S3871] Cemetery Marker - Elizabeth A. Cameron, Elizabeth A. Cameron Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 2 August 2006.

Eva Lillian Cannon1

F, #103469, b. 31 January 1884
Family Explorer
FatherGeorge Edward Canning1 b. 1856
MotherCharlotte Atkinson1 b. 1858
Last Edited9 May 2013
Name Variation Eva Lillian Cannon is also known as Eva Lillian Canning.1 
Birth*She was born on 31 January 1884 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of George Edward Canning and Charlotte Atkinson.1 

Citations

  1. [S8319] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Eva Lillian Cannon, 10 Feb. 1947, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18771, Code 1884-C-29.

Fannie Cannon1

F, #100977, b. 1889
Last Edited24 Jan 2012
Birth*Fannie Cannon was born in 1889 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; she was enumerated in the 1891 Canada Census as illegitimate, with no indication of her parents.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe 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.1
1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles Cannon, his sons Thomas and Edgar, a granddaughter Fannie, and two lodgers.

Citations

  1. [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.

Fanny Cannon1

F, #95934, b. January 1851, d. 4 April 1857
Family Explorer
FatherSamuel Cannon1 b. 18 May 1819, d. 14 Aug 1902
MotherSusanna (Susannah) Wallace1 b. 1818, d. 12 Feb 1901
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited4 Jul 2018
Birth*Fanny Cannon was born in January 1851 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 
She was the daughter of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.1 
Death*Fanny Cannon died on 4 April 1857, at age 6 years and 3 months, in Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; George, Fanny, John, Joseph and Samuel perished in a house fire. Refer to the newspaper article for their father for details.1,2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Old Dock Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.809167,-64.083383;
Inscription: "In Memory of / George / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / Æt. 10 y's, 6 m's / Fanny / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / Æt. 6 y's, 3 m's / John / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / Æt. 4 y's, 8 m's / Joseph & Samuel / Died Apr. 4, 1857 / [rest is below ground, but is presumed to read Æt 1 y'r 7 m's.]".1

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

Citations

  1. [S2838] Marker Inscription, Fanny Cannon Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 11 August 2006.
  2. [S8384] Melancholy and Distressing Accident, The Islander, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 10 April 1857. Hereinafter cited as The Islander.
  3. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p.35. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Fletcher Bert Cannon1

M, #103448, b. 9 February 1856, d. 17 April 1932
Family Explorer
FatherMariner Cannon2 b. 29 Apr 1822
MotherElizabeth Travis Smith2 b. 12 Jul 1826, d. bt Apr 1901 - May 1910
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited17 Mar 2014
Name-ComFletcher Bert Cannon is commonly known as Fletcher Cannon.2,3 
Birth*He was born on 9 February 1856 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick; his death certificate recorded a birth year of 1857, as given by his son Robert.2,4,5 
He was the son of Mariner Cannon and Elizabeth Travis Smith.2 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFletcher Bert 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.2
1861 Census of Canada, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Anna and George.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFletcher Bert 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.6
1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Annie, Hannah, Cecelia & Lucy, and Ann, second wife to Mariner's father Otis Cannon Sr..
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFletcher Bert 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.7
1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Fletcher, Annie, Edith Hannah, Inez Cecelia & Lucy.
Marriage License*Fletcher Bert Cannon obtained a marriage license on 26 November 1888.3 
Marriage*He married Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald, daughter of Robert H. McDonald and Grace, on 27 November 1888 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; Fletcher was a bachelor, living in Harvey, New Brunswick. Dorcas was a spinster, living in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. The officiating clergyman was George C. Palmer.1,8,3 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFletcher Bert Cannon was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1891 in the household of Mariner Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Mariner (age 69) were his wife Eliza (age 64), their children Inez (age 23), Lucy (age 22) & Fletcher (age 34) and Fletcher's wife Dorcas McDonald (age 32). Mariner and Fletcher were farmers, Inez a cook. The family religion was Methodist.9
1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Mariner Cannon, his wife Eliza, their children Inez, Lucy, Fletcher and Fletcher's wife Dorcas MacDonald.
Census HeadHousehold*Fletcher Bert Cannon was head of the household in the census of 5 April 1901 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with Fletcher (age 44) were his wife Dorcas (age 43), their children Robert (age 9), Edith (age 7), Rollin (age 5), Aldran (age 3) & George (age 1), and Fletcher's parents Mariner Cannon (age 78) & Eliza Smith (age 74). Fletcher and Mariner were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.4
1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Fletcher Cannon, his wife Dorcas MacDonald, their children Robert, Edith, Rollin, Aldran & George, and Fletcher's parents, Mariner Cannon & Eliza Smith.
Immigration*He immigrated in 1901.10  
Census HeadHouseholdHe was head of the household in the census of 4 May 1910 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.10
1910 US Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Household of Fletcher Cannon, his wife Dorcas M(a)cDonald, their children Robert, Edith, Rollin, Aldran, George, Elizabeth and Fletcher's widowed father Mariner Cannon.
Naturalization*He and Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald were naturalized in 1911.11 
Census HeadHouseholdFletcher Bert Cannon was head of the household in the census of 7 February 1920 in Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; included in the household with Fletcher (age 63) were his wife Dorcas (age 62) and daughter Elizabeth (age 15). Fletcher was a packer in a chair shop.11
1920 US Census, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Household of Fletcher Cannon, his wife Dorcas M(a)cDonald, their daughter Elizabeth.
Occupation*He was he worked as a school janitor for four years, until three years before his death. between 1925 and 1929.5 
Death*He died on 17 April 1932, at age 76, in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, U.S.A.; cause of death was "valvular heart disease". The informant for this Certificate of Death was Fletcher's son Robert.5 

Children of Fletcher Bert Cannon and Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald

Citations

  1. [S8327] New Brunswick Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906, Robert Hamilton Cannon, 8 October 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18780, Code 1891-C-23.
  2. [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.
  3. [S9161] Fletcher Cannon & Dorcas McDonald, (27 November 1888), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1888. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  4. [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.
  5. [S8333] Certificate of Death, Division of Vital Statistics, Ohio, digital copy of original document File #25213, Regn. Number 1228 (17 April 1932), Ancestry.ca, http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [S8338] 1930 US Census, Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, of Robert Phillip household #633, 21 April 1920, digital copy of original image NARA Film 1786, page 23A, FHL microfilm 2341520, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  9. [S8328] 1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #15, 8 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  10. [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.
  11. [S8334] 1920 US Census, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Fletcher Cannon household #322, 7 June 1920, digital copy of original image NARA Film T625_749, page 13A, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Frances Ellen Cannon1,2

F, #97002, b. 19 April 1877
Family Explorer
FatherThomas Compton Cannon3 b. 10 May 1836, d. 6 Dec 1887
MotherAmy Ellen Craswell3 b. 1842, d. 18 Sep 1877
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited21 Mar 2014
Name-ComFrances Ellen Cannon is commonly known as Fanny.3,4 
Birth*She was born on 19 April 1877 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,3 
She was the daughter of Thomas Compton Cannon and Amy Ellen Craswell.3 
BaptismFrances Ellen Cannon was baptized on 19 September 1877 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Theophilus Richey.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe 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.3
1881 Canada Census, Thomas C. Cannon household, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFrances Ellen 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.2
1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Elizabeth, second wife of Thomas Cannon, her daughter Ethel, and children of her late husband Thomas by his first wife, namely Gertrude, Minnie, Amy, Bertha, Frances and Arthur.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFrances Ellen Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John James Porter, in Revelstoke, Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada; included in the household with John (age 38) were his wife Gertrude Cannon (age 35), their children Muriel (age 5) and Earle (age 1), Gertrude's sister Fanny Cannon (age 21) and an unrelated lodger. John was a brakeman for the railway. The family religion was Anglican.5
1901 Canada Census, Revelstoke, Kootenay, British Columbia. Household of John J. Porter, his wife Gertrude Cannon, their children Muriel & Earle, Gertrude's sister Fanny Cannon, and an unrelated lodger. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Marriage*Frances Ellen Cannon married Thomas J. Lawrence.4 
Living*Frances Ellen Cannon was living in 1904 in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada.4 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 1916 in the household of Thomas J. Lawrence, in Milden, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada; included in the household with Thomas (age 44) were his wife Frances Cannon (age 34), their children Harold (age 12), Clifford (age 11) and Reginald (age 8). Thomas was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.6
1916 Canada Census, Milden, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Household of Thomas Lawrence, his wife Frances Cannon, their children Harold, Clifford & Reginald. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFrances Ellen Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Thomas J. Lawrence, in Milden, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada; included in the household with Thomas (age 50) were his wife Frances Cannon (age 42), their children Harold (age 17), Clifford (age 16), Thomas Jr. (age 13) and George (age 2). Thomas and Harold were farmers. Clifford and Thomas Jr. were students. The family religion was Anglican.7
1921 Canada Census, Milden, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Household of Thomas Lawrence, his wife Frances Cannon, their children Harold, Clifford, Thomas Jr. & George. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.

Children of Frances Ellen Cannon and Thomas J. Lawrence

Citations

  1. [S6516] Baptism Record - Frances Ellen Cannon, , St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 46. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Frances Ellen Cannon.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9157] Death - Minnie Cook Cannon, Pioneer, Summerside, published published 9 April 1905, page 3, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Pioneer.
  5. [S9198] 1901 Canada Census, Revelstoke, Kootenay, British Columbia, of John J. Porter Household #145, 1901, digital copy of original census page LAC Roll T-6428 to T-6556, Page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  6. [S9197] 1916 Canada Census, Milden, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, of Thomas J. Lawrence Household #63, 1916, digital copy of original census page LAC Roll T-21937, Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  7. [S9196] 1921 Canada Census, Milden, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, of Thomas J. Lawrence Household #1, 1921, digital copy of original census page Page 1, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 152, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Frances May Cannon1

F, #101693, b. 6 February 1879
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FatherSamuel C. Cannon1 b. 17 Dec 1847, d. 1935
MotherAdelaide Rowena Williams1 b. 9 May 1856, d. 1926
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace
Last Edited10 Oct 2012
Name-ComFrances May Cannon is commonly known as Mae Cannon.2 
Name Variation Frances May Cannon is also known as Florence Cannon.1 
Birth*She was born on 6 February 1879 in residence, Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFrances May Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon, in Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Samuel (age 31) were his wife Adelaide Williams (age 24), daughter Fanny (age 2) and son Herbert (age 5). Samuel was a boot & shoemaker. The family religion was Methodist.3
1881 Canada Census, Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Samuel Cannon, his wife Adelaide (Williams), their son Herbert and daughter Frances 'Fanny' May.
Name-ComFrances May Cannon is commonly known as Fannie in 1881.3 
BaptismShe was baptized on 20 September 1881 in United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. W.E. Johnston.1 
Name-ComShe is commonly known as Fannie in 1891.4 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdShe 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.4
1891 Canada Census, Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Samuel Cannon, his wife Adelaide (Williams), their children Herbert, Frances 'Fanny', Emily, Uriah and Charles.
Marriage*Frances May Cannon married Ernest D. Tucker.2 

Family: Frances May Cannon and Ernest D. Tucker

Citations

  1. [S6886] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1877, United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 8, (Frances May Cannon, 20 September 1881). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
  2. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), page 189. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
  3. [S7458] 1881 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll C-13162, Page 2, Family No. 6, Samuel Cannon household.
  4. [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.

Frank Hurtle Cannon1,2

M, #96660, b. 7 November 1875, d. 13 September 1950
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Cannon1 b. c 1821, d. 21 Oct 1889
MotherCatherine J. Walker1 b. 20 Jul 1833, d. 7 Aug 1907
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited25 Mar 2019
Birth*Frank Hurtle Cannon was born on 7 November 1875 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,3 
He was the son of John Cannon and Catherine J. Walker.1 
Name-ComFrank Hurtle Cannon is commonly known as Frank Cannon in 1881.4 
(Son) Census HeadHouseholdHe was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of John Cannon, as a son, 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.4
1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince Edward Island, household of John Cannon. Listed in John's household were his wife Catherine (Walker), sons George, William, Fredrick, David & Frank, and daughter Jenette. John's religion was Baptist, while all other members of the family were Presbyterian. John was a farmer, George a farmer's son.
(brother) Census HeadHouseholdFrank Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of William Cannon as a brother, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; living in this household with William (single), were his mother Catherine (Walker), sister Jenette L., brothers Frank H. & Fredrick W., and cousin Caroline "Carrie" Walker, aged 5 years. Carrie's parentage is not known. All members of the household were Presbyterian. William was a farmer. Frank and Fredrick were both salesmen in a general store. There was no occupation listed for his sister Jenette.5
1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, household of William Henry Cannon. Living in this household with William (single), were his mother Catherine (Walker), sister Jenette L., brothers Frank H. & Fredrick W., and cousin Caroline "Carrie" Walker, aged 5 years. Carrie's parentage is not known. All members of the household were Presbyterian. William was a farmer. Frank and Fredrick were both salesmen in a general store. There was no occupation listed for his sister Jenette.
(brother) Census HeadHouseholdFrank Hurtle Cannon was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of William Henry Cannon as a brother, in Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the house were Harry's wife Elizabeth, son Russel, mother Catherine (Walker), brother Frank and cousin Caroline Walker (parentage unknown). The family religion was Presbyterian. Harry was a farmer.1
1901 Canada Census, Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, household of William Henry Cannon. Included in the house were Harry's wife Elizabeth, son Russel, mother Catherine (Walker), brother Frank and cousin Caroline Walker (parentage unknown). The family religion was Presbyterian. Harry was a farmer.
Occupation*Frank Hurtle Cannon was a piano tuner.3 
Marriage*He married Mary Eliza Mae Harvey.2 
Living*Frank Hurtle Cannon was living in 1907 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.6 
Census HeadHousehold*He was head of the household in the census of 10 June 1911 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Frank (age 35) were his wife Eliza Harvey (age 30), their children Hazel (age 7) and Ralph (age 6). Frank was a piano tuner. The family religion was Methodist.7
1911 Canada Census, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Frank H. Cannon, his wife Eliza Harvey, their children Hazel and Ralph. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Census HeadHouseholdHe was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; included in the household with Frank (age 42) were his wife Eliza Harvey (age 37), their children Hazel (age 17), Ralph (age 16) and Alder (age 7). The family religion was Presbyterian.8
1921 Canada Census, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Household of Frank H. Cannon, his wife Eliza Harvey, their children Hazel, Ralph and Alder. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Death*He died on 13 September 1950, at age 74, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.3 
Burial*He was buried in Fernhill Cemetery, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.3 

Children of Frank Hurtle Cannon and Mary Eliza Mae Harvey

Citations

  1. [S3489] 1901 Canada Census - William Henry Cannon, Household #72, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  2. [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
  3. [S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes (unknown author address), to David Arthur Walker (unknown recipient address); Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication."
  4. [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.
  5. [S3501] 1891 Canada Census - William Henry Cannon, Household #30, 6 apr 1891, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict R, Division 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  6. [S9158] Death - Mrs. John Cannon, Agriculturist, Summerside, published published 10 August 1907, page 8, col. 5. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.
  7. [S9210] 1911 Canada Census, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Frank H. Cannon Household #103, 10 & 11 June 1911, digital copy of original census page Automated Genealogy, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  8. [S9209] 1921 Canada Census, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, of Frank H. Cannon Household #127, 1921, digital copy of original census page Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 40, Page Number 14, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Frank L. Cannon1

M, #101915
Family Explorer
ChartsDescendants of William Wallace
Last Edited4 May 2012
Birth*Frank L. Cannon was born in Nova Scotia, Canada.1 
Biographical Note* Frank served in the Canadian Army during World War II.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Isabel Getson, daughter of Daniel Angus Getson and Laura Isabel Wallace, on 4 May 1945.1 

Family: Frank L. Cannon and Ruth Isabel Getson

Citations

  1. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), page 70. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Frederic Cannon1

M, #101711
Family Explorer
Last Edited28 Mar 2012
Marriage*Frederic Cannon married Mary.1 

Child of Frederic Cannon and Mary

Citations

  1. [S6904] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1929, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 64, (William Cannon, 17 January 1829). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.

Frederick Cannon1

M, #96687, b. 1789, d. 6 November 1876
Family Explorer
FatherCharles Cannon2 b. 4 Nov 1750, d. 1822
MotherKeziah Davison2 b. 30 Jul 1755, d. 1822
Relationship4th great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited21 Oct 2012
Birth*Frederick Cannon was born in 1789 in Nova Scotia.3 
He was the son of Charles Cannon and Keziah Davison.2 
Marriage*Frederick Cannon married Mary Lyons in 1816 in Prince Edward Island.1,2 
(Witness) MarriageFrederick Cannon witnessed the marriage of Sophia Cannon and William S. Rayner; witnesses were Frederick Cannon (her uncle), Edward Rayner (brother-in-law, married to sister Elizabeth), Benjamin Crossman, Thomas Gay, John Sharp and William Gay.4,5 
(Witness) MarriageFrederick Cannon witnessed the marriage of Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner 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 1838.6
Marriage Record, Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner, 18 January 1838. Image courtesy of www.familysearch.org (LDS).
Census HeadHousehold*Frederick Cannon was head of the household in the census of 14 January 1861 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Only heads of households were named in this census. The following count shows Frederick's family.
Males from 5 to 10 - 1 (?)
Males Upwards of 60 - 1 (Frederick)
Females from 16 to 21 - 1 (Charlotte)
Females from 21 to 45 - 1 (Mary Ann)
Females Upwards of 60 - 1 (Mary Lyons)Total Number in Family - 5
Number of Married Persons - 2
Number of Single Persons - 3. Frederick Cannon was listed as a farmer in this census.7
1861 Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Frederick Cannon, adjacent to that of his son John. Only the names of heads of households are shown in this census.
City Directory*He appeared in the City Directory in 1864 in Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Frederick Cannon was listed in the 1864 Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory as a farmer.8 
Death*He died on 6 November 1876, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.2 

Children of Frederick Cannon and Mary Lyons

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
  3. [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.
  4. [S7417] Baptism Record, Mary Jane Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Mary Jane Rayner.
  5. [S7515] Nathan H. Mair, "The Cannon Family of Lot 17, Prince Edward Island", January 2011 (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "The Cannon Family of Lot 17."
  6. [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.
  7. [S4257] Household of Frederick Cannon, 1861 Microfilm M-896-897, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada.
  8. [S3998] Hutchinson, Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864, (Charlottetown: Hutchinson, 1864). Hereinafter cited as Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864.
  9. [S7493] Nathaniel Cannon will (18 November 1822), Will of Nathaniel Cannon, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Will.
  10. [S4261] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Nelson Cannon, , Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 66.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Nelson Cannon.
  11. [S6901] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1913, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 66, (Nathan Cannon, 21 April 1829). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
  12. [S4269] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Ann Cannon, , Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 84.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Ann Cannon.
  13. [S4258] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - George Henry Cannon, , Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 123.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - George Henry Cannon.
  14. [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.

Frederick D Cannon1

M, #103610, b. circa 1882
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FatherJohn M. Cannon1 b. 7 Apr 1851, d. 3 Nov 1947
MotherJerusha A. Copp1 b. c 1851, d. 18 Jun 1882
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited26 Jun 2013
Name-ComFrederick D Cannon is commonly known as Fred Cannon.2 
Birth*He was born circa 1882 in Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada.1 
He was the son of John M. Cannon and Jerusha A. Copp.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFrederick D 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.1
1891 Canada Census, Hopewell, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of John M. Cannon, now widowed, his children Frederick, Lottie, Amanda & John, and Henry A. Peck, Eva Pulsifer, Howard Stevens and Susan Stevens.
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFrederick D Cannon was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of John M. Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada; included in the household with John (age 49) were his wife Asenath (age 30), their children Frederick (age 20), Amanda May (age 13), John (age 11), Harrison (age 8), Leonard (age 7) and two infant twin girls (age 1 month). John and Fred were plasterers. The family religion was Baptist.2
1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of John M. Cannon, his wife Asenath (Anderson), their children Frederick, Amanda, John, Harrison, Leonard and two infant twin girls.

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S8428] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John M. Cannon Household #11, 3 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Frederick Merritt Cannon1

M, #96680, b. 5 February 1905, d. 26 August 2002
Family Explorer
FatherDr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon2 b. 12 Oct 1864, d. 9 Apr 1940
MotherMargaret Stewart2 b. 1876, d. 1962
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited25 Nov 2015
Name-ComFrederick Merritt Cannon is commonly known as Frederick.2,3 
Birth*He was born on 5 February 1905 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 
He was the son of Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon and Margaret Stewart.2 
BaptismFrederick Merritt Cannon was baptized on 24 September 1905 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officating clergyman was Rev. R.G. Strathie.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdHe was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon, in Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household of Fredrick were his wife Margaret/Margret. sons J. Malcolm, Harry S. & Frederick, and daughter Lila G.2 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdFrederick Merritt Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Frederick (age 56) were his second wige Margaret Stewart (age 44), their children Harry (age 17), Frederick (age 16) and Lila (age 14). Frederick was a veterinarian, Frederick Jr. a farmer and Lila was a student. The family religion was Presbyterian.3
1921 Canada Census, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Frederick Cannon, his wife Margaret Stewart, their children Harry, Frederick and Lila. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Marriage*Frederick Merritt Cannon married Elizabeth MacLeod.4 
FuneralThe funeral was held on 30 April 2002 in MacLean Funeral Home Chapel, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 
Death*Frederick Merritt Cannon died on 26 August 2002, at age 97, in Atlantic Baptist Home, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 
Burial*He was buried in Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 

Family: Frederick Merritt Cannon and Elizabeth MacLeod

Citations

  1. [S3508] Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, Pages 156-157, Baptismal Record: Frederick Merritt Cannon, (24 September 1905). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Frederick Merritt Cannon.
  2. [S3503] 1911 Canada Census - Fredrick W. Cannon, Household #94, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  3. [S9202] 1921 Canada Census, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick & Margaret Cannon household #111, 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.
  4. [S10533] Death Notices, MacLean Funeral Home, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Frederick Nelson Cannon1

M, #100973, b. 22 September 1866
Family Explorer
FatherCharles Cannon1,2 b. 13 Jan 1836
MotherMary Ann Munn1,2 b. c 1845, d. b 1901
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited25 Jan 2013
Name-ComFrederick Nelson Cannon is commonly known as Nelson Cannon.2 
Birth*He was born on 22 September 1866 in residence, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 
He was the son of Charles Cannon and Mary Ann Munn.1,2 
BaptismFrederick Nelson Cannon was baptized on 11 November 1866 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was Rev. R. W. Dyer.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdHe 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.2
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.

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Frederick Nelson Cannon1

M, #103807, b. 11 February 1902, d. 1954
Family Explorer
FatherJames Sydney Cannon1 b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947
MotherMary Rose Anne Dunn1 b. c 1 Oct 1883
Relationship3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited17 Apr 2014
Birth*Frederick Nelson Cannon was born on 11 February 1902 in residence, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 
He was the son of James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn.1 
BaptismFrederick Nelson Cannon was baptized on 15 March 1902 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81855,-64.05901; the officiating clergyman was D. Davies.1 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdHe 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.2
1921 Canada Census, Old Dock, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Cannon, his wife Mary Rose Anne Dunn, their children Nelson, Emily, Myrtle, Elotha/Alontha, Alexander, Thomas, Pearl, Levinia, Olive, Charles, Hilda, Elva and Viola.
Marriage*Frederick Nelson Cannon married Margaret Mitchell of Burnt Church, New Brunswick; they resided in Burnt Church, New Brunswick for awhile, then moved to Prince Edward Island.3 
(Witness) LivingFrederick Nelson 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
James Cannon, his wife and children, farm property near Elmsdale, Prince Edward Island, 1928.
Living*Frederick Nelson Cannon was living in 1947 in Duvar, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 
Death*He died in 1954, in Western Hospital, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 

Family: Frederick Nelson Cannon and Margaret Mitchell of Burnt Church, New Brunswick

Citations

  1. [S8586] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, , St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 109, (15 March 1902). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
  2. [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.
  3. [S9230] Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II, Norma McLellan et al., compiler, (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), Part 1, p. 345. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
  4. [S8653] Atlas of Province of Prince Edward Island,, Canada, M. S. Arniel, compiler, (Winnipeg, Manitoba: published by Hignell Printing Ltd., Reprinted 1990). Hereinafter cited as 1928 Cummins Atlas.

Frederick William Cannon1

M, #99323, b. circa August 1851
Last Edited21 Feb 2011
Birth*Frederick William Cannon was born circa August 1851 in Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 
Burial*He was buried on 2 July 1852 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "Frederick William Cannon of Cascumpeque aged 11 months was buried July 2nd 1852. Herbert Read."1 

Citations

  1. [S5272] Acc. 2630, Burial Records, Page 332, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866, Burial Record - Frederick William Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Frederick William Cannon.

Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon1,2,3

M, #96653, b. 12 October 1864, d. 9 April 1940
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Cannon4 b. c 1821, d. 21 Oct 1889
MotherCatherine J. Walker4 b. 20 Jul 1833, d. 7 Aug 1907
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited25 Mar 2019
Name-ComDr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon is commonly known as Frederick Cannon in 1881.4 
Name-ComHe is commonly known as Wellington; his common name altered between Fredrick and Wellington in different census records and baptism records for his children. He was referred to as Wellington in the obituary of his daughter Lila Gertrude.3,5 
Birth*He was born on 12 October 1864.2,3 
He was the son of John Cannon and Catherine J. Walker.4 
(Son) Census HeadHouseholdDr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of John Cannon, as a son, 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.4
1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince Edward Island, household of John Cannon. Listed in John's household were his wife Catherine (Walker), sons George, William, Fredrick, David & Frank, and daughter Jenette. John's religion was Baptist, while all other members of the family were Presbyterian. John was a farmer, George a farmer's son.
(brother) Census HeadHouseholdFrederick Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1891 in the household of William Cannon as a brother, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; living in this household with William (single), were his mother Catherine (Walker), sister Jenette L., brothers Frank H. & Fredrick W., and cousin Caroline "Carrie" Walker, aged 5 years. Carrie's parentage is not known. All members of the household were Presbyterian. William was a farmer. Frank and Fredrick were both salesmen in a general store. There was no occupation listed for his sister Jenette.6
1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, household of William Henry Cannon. Living in this household with William (single), were his mother Catherine (Walker), sister Jenette L., brothers Frank H. & Fredrick W., and cousin Caroline "Carrie" Walker, aged 5 years. Carrie's parentage is not known. All members of the household were Presbyterian. William was a farmer. Frank and Fredrick were both salesmen in a general store. There was no occupation listed for his sister Jenette.
Marriage License*Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon obtained a marriage license on 12 December 1893.7 
(First) Marriage*He married first Gertrude R. Mason on 14 December 1893 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, Frederick was a bachelor, living in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. Gertrude was a spinster, living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The officiating clergyman was Thomas Fullerton.7,2 
(Witness) Census HeadHouseholdDr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of George Nelson Cannon, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household with George were his wife, Sarah, brother Fredrick and nephew James M. Cannon (son of Fredrick).3 
Marriage LicenseDr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon obtained a marriage license on 22 December 1902.8 
(Second) Marriage*He married second Margaret Stewart on 23 December 1902 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, the newspaper announcement printed a marriage date of 29 December 1902, whereas the marriage record showed it as 23 December. Frederick was a widower, living in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. Margaret was a spinster, living in French River, Prince Edward Island. The officiating clergyman was Edwin Smith.9,8,2 
Census HeadHousehold*Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1 June 1911 in Lot 17, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; listed in the household of Fredrick were his wife Margaret/Margret. sons J. Malcolm, Harry S. & Frederick, and daughter Lila G.10 
Census HeadHouseholdHe was head of the household in the census of 1921 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Frederick (age 56) were his second wige Margaret Stewart (age 44), their children Harry (age 17), Frederick (age 16) and Lila (age 14). Frederick was a veterinarian, Frederick Jr. a farmer and Lila was a student. The family religion was Presbyterian.11
1921 Canada Census, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Frederick Cannon, his wife Margaret Stewart, their children Harry, Frederick and Lila. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Death*He died on 9 April 1940, at age 75, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada;
Obituary: "Death - F. W. Cannon, In St. Eleanors, April 9, age 75, leaving a widow (Margaret Stewart), his 2nd wife, a daughter, 3 sons and 2 brothers." [The Maple Leaf, May 1940]12,2 
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. 34.2

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.

Child of Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon and Gertrude R. Mason

Children of Dr. Fredrick Wellington Cannon and Margaret Stewart

Citations

  1. [S3499] 1911 Canada Census - Fredrick W. Cannon, Household #94, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Subdistrict 42, Page 48, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  2. [S3486] Cemetery Marker: John Cannon, John Cannon Tombstone transcription; David A. Walker, 2001.
  3. [S3502] 1901 Canada Census - George N. Cannon, Household #82, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5756] Obituary - Lila Gertrude Cannon, www.moase.ca, Crapaud, Prince Edward Island9 June 2011.
  6. [S3501] 1891 Canada Census - William Henry Cannon, Household #30, 6 apr 1891, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict R, Division 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  7. [S9162] Frederick Cannon & Gertrude Mason, (14 December 1893), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1893. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  8. [S9163] Frederick Cannon & Margaret Stewart, (23 December 1902), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1902. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  9. [S5832] Marriage - Frederick Wellington Cannon, Morning Guardian, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, page 12. Hereinafter cited as Morning Guardian.
  10. [S3503] 1911 Canada Census - Fredrick W. Cannon, Household #94, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  11. [S9202] 1921 Canada Census, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick & Margaret Cannon household #111, 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.
  12. [S5831] Obituary - Fredrick Wellington Cannon, Maple Leaf Magazine, Canadian Armed Forces publication, published May 1940, page 87. Hereinafter cited as Maple Leaf Magazine.