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Laura Rose Cannon^1,2

F, #104453, b. 1947, d. 1947

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Melvin Cannon¹ b. 14 Feb 1907, d. 1982

Mother

Ruth Marie Larlee of McAdam, New Brunswick¹ b. 1928, d. 1 Nov 2002

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

14 Nov 2015

Birth*

Laura Rose Cannon was born in 1947.³

She was the daughter of Thomas Melvin Cannon and Ruth Marie Larlee of McAdam, New Brunswick.¹

Death*

Laura Rose Cannon died in 1947 in infancy.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Larlee Creek Cemetery, Perth-Andover, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Inscription: CANNON / Our Babies / Jasper M. 1946 / Laura Rose 1947 / Forever in Our Hearts.^4,3

Marker, Jasper M. Cannon (1946-1946) & Laura Rose Cannon (1947-1947), children of Thomas M. Cannon & Ruth Maria Larlee. Larlee Creek Cemetery, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Citations

[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.
[S9606] Correspondence with Tami Shea . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S10029] Cemetery Marker, Larlee Creek Cemetery, Perth-Andover, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada, Jasper & Laura Rose Cannon transcription; read by David A. Walker, 24 May 2015.
[S9617] Larlee Creek Cemetery Index, online http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nbtvglhg/larlee_creek.htm, Tobique Valley Genealogy and Local History Group. Hereinafter cited as Larlee Creek Cemetery Index.

Lavinia Cannon¹

F, #96684, b. 17 July 1823

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

14 Nov 2013

Birth*

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

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

Baptism

Lavinia Cannon was baptized on 21 March 1824 in Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; the officating clergyman was Rev. J.C. Jenkins.¹

Marriage*

She married James Glover on 23 December 1841 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033

; "James Glover (B) Lot 19 and Lavenia Cannon (S) of St. Eleanors, were married by license this 23rd Decr. 1841. In presence of William Glover, George Cannon." James was a tailor.²

Marriage Record, James Glover & Lavinia Cannon, 1841.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lavinia Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of James Glover, in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

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

1861 Canada Census, Pictou, Nova Scotia. Household of James Glover, his wife Lavinia Cannon, their children Elizabeth, William, Fanny, Edward, Charles and Charlotte. The census record shows 6 males living in the household, whereas I have only 4 in my file.

Census HeadHousehold*

Lavinia Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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

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

Children of Lavinia Cannon and James Glover

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

Citations

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

Lawrence Chester Cannon¹

M, #96670, b. 29 September 1900, d. 12 October 1975

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

22 Apr 2019

Birth*

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

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Alt-BirthPlace

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

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

Name-Com

Lawrence Chester Cannon is commonly known as Lawrence Cannon in 1901.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon, in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; listed in the household with Joseph (Age 43) were his wife Arabella (age 37), sons William (age 15), George (age 9), Marshall (age 4), Harry (age 2) & Laurence (age 7 months), and daughters Idella (age 11) & Edith (age 7), and Joseph's father Samuel (age 81). Joseph and son William were farmers. The household religion was Methodist.²

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.

Baptism

Lawrence Chester Cannon was baptized on 7 June 1901 in United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William R. Pepper.¹

Name Variation

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon, in Lot 12, Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Joseph (age 53) were his wife Arabella (age 47), children George (age 20), Marshall (age 14), Harry (age 12), Chester (age 10) and Susan (age 7). There was also an unrelated boarder, Estey Allen (age 19), a teacher ata public school. Joseph was a farmer and miller "at home", George a blacksmith and Marshall a farmer. The household religion was Methodist.³

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

Immigration*

Lawrence Chester Cannon immigrated to Maine, U.S.A.

, in 1920. He settled in Presque Isle.⁵

Marriage*

He married Dora R. Case, daughter of Edward Mazie Case and Catherine Shaine, on 25 November 1921.^5,6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lawrence Chester Cannon was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1930 in the household of Edward Mazie Case, in Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, U.S.A.

; listed in the household with Edward (age 59) were his wife Cassie (age 53), daughter Alice (age 25) & Kathrine (age 15), sons Jack (age 12) & Carl (age 20), Carl's wife Pearl (age 22), Edward & Cassie's other daughter Dora (age 28) her husband Chester Cannon (age 29), their children Joseph (age 8), Marshall (age 6) & Arline (age 3 years & 3 months), Edward & Cassie's other daughter Nellie (age 22), her husband Vernon Scott (age 36), their daughter Irene (age 2 years & 1 month), and Leon Buchanan, a labourer.⁵

1930 US Census, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine. Household of Edward Case, his wife Cassie, daughter Alice & Kathrine, sons Jack & Carl, Carl's wife Pearl, Edward & Cassie's other daughter Dora, her husband Chester Cannon, their children Joseph, Marshall & Arline, Edward & Cassie's other daughter Nellie, her husband Vernon Scott, their daughter Irene, and Leon Buchanan, a labourer.

Death*

Lawrence Chester Cannon died on 12 October 1975, at age 75, in P.E.I. Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Child of Lawrence Chester Cannon and Dora R. Case

Joseph Chester Cannon⁵ b. 6 Apr 1922

Citations

[S6524] Baptismal Record - Lawrence Chester Cannon, Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, , United Church, Bideford, Book 2, Page 20. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Lawrence Chester Cannon.
[S3494] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #115, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3496] 1911 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #5, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S1345] 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.
[S6533] 1930 US Census - Edward M. Case, Edward Case Household #127, 17 April 1930, Microfilm Roll 829, Page 7B, FHC Film 4584729, Presque Isle, Maine, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
[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 264. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Leanora S. Cannon¹

F, #103443, b. circa 1857

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Almira Smith¹ b. 10 Oct 1832, d. 28 Nov 1912

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

3 May 2013

Birth*

Leanora S. Cannon was born circa 1857 in New Brunswick

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leanora S. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr., in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick

; included in the household with Otis (age 27) were his wife Elmira (age 29), their children Leanora (age 4), Clara (age 2) and Jane (age 1). Otis was a farmer. He was Baptist, Elmira and their children were Methodists. Otis, his brother Mariner and their father Otis Sr. lived on adjacent farms.¹

1861 Census of Canada, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Otis Cannon Jr., his wife Elmira Smith, their children Leanora, Clara and Jane.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leanora S. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr., in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

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

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.

Name Variation

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

Citations

[S8301] 1861 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #93, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-999, page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8305] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #107, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10394, page 31, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Leona Cannon

F, #26714

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family: Leona Cannon and William Gay

Leonard Orville Cannon¹

M, #103603, b. 24 January 1893, d. 1991

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Asenath Anderson² b. 6 Apr 1870, d. 8 Jan 1928

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

12 Jun 2015

Name-Com

Leonard Orville Cannon is commonly known as Leonard Cannon.²

Birth*

He was born on 24 January 1893 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

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He was the son of John M. Cannon and Asenath Anderson.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leonard Orville 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.³

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.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Leonard Orville Cannon was enumerated on the census of 23, 24 & 26 June 1911 in the household of John M. Cannon, in Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Asenath (age 42), their children John (age 21), May (age 24), Harrison (age 18) & Leonard (age 17), and Harold Cannon (age 3), recorded as a grandson, whose parents are not yet known. John was a plasterer and farmer, son John a labourer, May a home worker, Harrison a seaman and Leonard a labourer. The family religion was Baptist.⁴

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

Marriage*

Leonard Orville Cannon married Florence Ellen Wilbur, daughter of Welcome Wilbur and Rebecca, on 29 August 1918 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

; they were married by license. Leonard was 24 years old, a bachelor, farmer, Baptist, living in New Horton, New Brunswick. Florence was 18 years old, a spinster, Baptist, also living in New Horton.²

Census HeadHousehold*

Leonard Orville Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with Leonard (age 27) were his wife Florence (age 21) and daughter Elnor/Eleanor (age 1). Leonard was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

Death*

He died in 1991.

Burial*

He was buried in Bay View Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

Child of Leonard Orville Cannon and Florence Ellen Wilbur

Helen Eleanor Cannon¹ b. 28 Jul 1919

Citations

[S10023] Late Birth Record, New Brunswick, Canada, Helen Eleanor Cannon, digital image of original page PANB microfilm F25621, Code 1919--800496 (filed 22 October 1973), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S8427] Leonard Cannon & Florence E. Wilbur, (29 August 1918), Marriage Registration, PANB microfilm F15975, Code B4/1918 , Number 1317. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8428] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of John M. Cannon Household #11, 3 April 1901, Microfilm LAC Roll T-6428 to T-6556, page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8436] 1911 Canada Census, Harvey Parish, Albert County, New Brunswick, Household of John M. Cannon, 23, 24 & 26 June 1911, Microfilm LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S10024] 1921 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Leonard O. Cannon household #77, 1921, digital image of original page LAC Reference Number RG-31, Folder Number 36, Page Number 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon¹

M, #96702, b. 17 May 1867, d. 26 September 1886

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Elizabeth Walker¹ b. 1 May 1845

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Cairns & Agnes Wilson
Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

20 Jul 2019

Name-Com

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon is commonly known as Leslie Cannon.²

Birth*

He was born on 17 May 1867 in home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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

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

Baptism

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon was baptized in February 1868 in Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.103491,-63.832155

; the officating clergyman was Rev. A. DesBrisay.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of William Frederick Cannon, in Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; also listed in the household were William's wife Elizabeth (Walker), and sons Lorenzo (age 16), Leslie (age 14), Hammond (age 12) and Arthur (age 10). William's occupation was listed as bookkeeper. His religion was listed as Church of England, while his wife and children were Presbyterian.²

Death*

Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon died on 26 September 1886, at age 19 years, 4 months and 9 days, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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"Charlottetown, on Sept. 26, Leslie N. W. Cannon, second son of William Cannon of Summerside, aged 19 years and 6 months." [The Pioneer Oct 5, 1886; Protestant Union Sept 30, 1886; Summerside Journal Oct 7, 1886; Weekly Examiner Oct 1, 1886.]^3,4

Citations

[S3521] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Leslie Nelson Walker Cannon, , Trinity United Church (Summerside) Record Book 1, Page 3.. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Leslie NElson Walker Cannon.
[S3569] 1881 Canada Census - William F. Cannon, William Cannon Household #74, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 18, Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 1, Subdistrict E, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6311] Died - Leslie N. W. Cannon, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 7 October 1886, page 3, col. 3. Hereinafter cited as Summerside Journal.
[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.

Levenia Catherine Cannon^1,2

F, #103919, b. 20 November 1911, d. 31 July 1990

Family Explorer

Father

James Sydney Cannon³ b. 21 Jun 1864, d. 18 Aug 1947

Mother

Mary Rose Anne Dunn³ b. c 1 Oct 1883

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

12 Sep 2016

Name Variation

Levenia Catherine Cannon is also known as Levinia C. Cannon.^3,1

Birth*

She was born on 20 November 1911.²

She was the daughter of James Sydney Cannon and Mary Rose Anne Dunn.³

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is in November 1912.^3,1

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Levenia Catherine Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of James Sydney Cannon, in Dock Road, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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

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) Living

Levenia Catherine 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.

Marriage*

Levenia Catherine Cannon married Irving William Henderson, son of John Patrick Henderson and Jane Paige Yeo.^1,5

Death*

Levenia Catherine Cannon died on 31 July 1990, at age 78.^1,6

Burial*

She was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86398,-64.10675

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Inscription: HENDERSON / Levenia C. Cannon / Nov. 1912 - Jul. 1990 / Wife of / Irving Henderson / Ever Remembered Ever Loved.¹

Tombstone, Levinia C. Cannon (1912-1990). Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Child of Levenia Catherine Cannon and Irving William Henderson

Dale William Henderson⁷ b. Dec 1940, d. Jan 1942

Citations

[S8651] Cemetery tombstone, Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Levinia C. Cannon marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 19 September 2013.
[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.
[S8649] 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of James Cannon household #128, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Dock Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Page 15., Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8653] 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.
[S8932] Tombstone, Nazarene & United Cemetery, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Erving William Henderson marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 19 September 2013.
[S8652] Descendants of Thomas Henderson and Abigail Patton, online www.islandregister.com/henderson1.html, Ira Smith. Hereinafter cited as Thomas Henderson and Abigail Patton.
[S8933] Tombstone, Nazarene & United Cemetery, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Erving William Henderson & & son Dale William marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 19 September 2013.

Levonia Cannon¹

F, #101871, b. circa 1885

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

25 Apr 2012

Birth*

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

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Levonia Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Isaac Cannon, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Isaac (age 46) were his wife Martha Ford (age 44), their children Mary (age 18), Samuel (age 17), Charles (age 15), Silas (age 11), Laura (age 9), Amanda/Matilda (age 7), Lavenia (age 5), Triphena/Trihena (age 4) & Martha (age 2), and Isaac's parents, Charles (age 77) and Mary Rayner (age 75). Isaac and son Samuel were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Levonia Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Isaac Cannon, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Isaac (age 55) were his wife Martha Ford (age 52), their children, Levonia (age 16), Tryphina (age 13) and Martha (age 11), and Isaac's in-laws, Silas (age 83) and Ann (age 72) Ford. Isaac was a farmer. His family's religion was Methodist, Silas was Anglican and Ann was Methodist.¹

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

Citations

[S7010] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Isaac Cannon household #103, 1901, digital image of census page Page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S10300] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Isaac Cannon household #22, digital image of original page LAC Roll T-6382, Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Lila Gertrude Cannon^1,2

F, #96681, b. 15 February 1907, d. 9 June 2011

Family Explorer

Lila Gertrude Cannon (1907-2011)

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

9 Apr 2017

Name-Com

Lila Gertrude Cannon is commonly known as Lila Cannon.^4,5

Birth*

She was born on 15 February 1907 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is in April 1907 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

; this birth date was recorded in the 1911 census.²

Baptism

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

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(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She 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 HeadHousehold

Lila Gertrude 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.⁴

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*

Lila Gertrude Cannon married James Stone Campbell.³

Death*

Lila Gertrude Cannon died on 9 June 2011, at age 104, in South Shore Villa, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Burial*

She was buried on 11 June 2011 in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23837,-63.63175

;
Inscription: CAMPBELL / James Stone Campbell / 1902 - 1997 / Husband of / Lila Gertrude Cannon / 1907 - 2011 / CAMPBELL.^3,6

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

Family: Lila Gertrude Cannon and James Stone Campbell

Citations

[S3505] Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, Pages 158-159, Baptismal Record: Lila Gertrude Cannon, (31 July 1908). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Lila Gertrude Cannon.
[S3503] 1911 Canada Census - Fredrick W. Cannon, Household #94, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 134, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5756] Obituary - Lila Gertrude Cannon, www.moase.ca, Crapaud, Prince Edward Island9 June 2011.
[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.
[S10533] Death Notices, MacLean Funeral Home, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S6244] Cemetery Marker - James Stone Campbell, James Stone Campbell & Lila Gertrude Cannon Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 5 August 2011.

Lila Gertrude Cannon¹

F, #97446, b. circa May 1929, d. 2005

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Selina Harris¹ b. 1902, d. 7 Aug 1930

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

17 Sep 2016

Name-Com

Lila Gertrude Cannon is commonly known as Lila Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born circa May 1929 in Malden, Massacusetts, U.S.A.

.^3,1

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lila Gertrude Cannon was enumerated on the census of 14 April 1930 in the household of James Malcolm Cannon, in 312 Salem St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massacusetts, U.S.A., 42.431184,-71.056844

; included in the household with James were his wife Selena, daughters Irene & Lila, son Albert and brother-in-law Charles Harris, listed as working in a shoe factory. His occupation was listed as a gardener in a nursery.³

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

Death*

Lila Gertrude Cannon died in 2005.¹

Citations

[S4090] Correspondence with Sherri L. Cannon . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S11277] Death - Mrs. Malcolm Cannon nee Selena Harris), Summerside Journal, Summerside, published published 11 August 1930, page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
[S4091] 1930 US Census - James Malcolm Cannon, Household of James M. Cannon, 14 April 1930, On-line at Ancestry.com unknown film, Malden, Massachusetts, Roll 923, Page 13A, Enumeration District 281, Image 356.0, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.

Lillia Lane Cannon¹

F, #103519, b. 1869

Family Explorer

Father

Nathaniel Cannon¹ b. 8 Mar 1824

Mother

Marion Boundy¹ b. 1830

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

20 May 2013

Birth*

Lillia Lane Cannon was born in 1869 in New Brunswick

.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lillia Lane 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.

Citations

[S8352] 1871 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, of Nathan Cannon household #335, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10374, page 93-94, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Lillian Pearl Cannon¹

F, #103594, b. 25 July 1916, d. 19 July 2007

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

16 Feb 2016

Birth*

Lillian Pearl Cannon was born on 25 July 1916 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her mother, now "Mrs. Stella May Steeves" of Sunny Brae, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Dated 5 November, 1968, at Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.¹

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

Marriage*

Lillian Pearl Cannon married Trueman Murray Tingley, son of Harley Orlando Tingley and Mary Jane Long, on 26 November 1932 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; they were married by license, #18940. Murray was 18 years old, a farmer, bachelor, United Baptist, living in Shepody, Albert County, New Brunswick. Lillian was 16 years old, a housekeeper, spinster, United Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. There were four daughters and three sons from this marriage.^2,3

Death*

Lillian Pearl Cannon died on 19 July 2007, at age 90, in the home of her daughter Debbie, Lower Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

.³

Funeral

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

.³

Burial*

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

.³

Family: Lillian Pearl Cannon and Trueman Murray Tingley

Citations

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

Lily May Cannon¹

F, #98713, b. 8 September 1901, d. 1922

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

29 Dec 2011

Name-Comalso

Lily May Cannon is also commonly known as Lillian.³

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Lillie.²

Birth*

She was born on 8 September 1901 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,2

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

Baptism

Lily May Cannon was baptized on 22 September 1904 in the United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Wm. R. Pepper.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Samuel Edward Cannon, in Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household were Samuel's wife Margret, and children Melinda (age 11), Lillie (age 10), Early (age 8), Raymond (age 6), Samuel (age 5) and Ernest (age 1). The family religion was Methodist. Samuel's occupation was listed as farmer.²

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 HeadHousehold

Lily May 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.⁴

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.

Name Variation

Lily May Cannon is also known as Lillian.³

Death*

She died in 1922.³

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40470,-63.77598

;
Inscription: CANNON / 1874 Samuel E. Cannon 1960 / His Wife / 1875 Mary Mills 1950 / 1901 Lillian Cannon 1922 / 1909 Ernest E. Cannon 1976
Back: Samuel Charles Cannon / 1906 - 1984 / Reta Estella Cannon / 1912 - 1984.³

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

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S4918] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Lily May Cannon, , Book #1, Page 162, United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Lily May Cannon.
[S4886] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Library & Archives Canada Page 12, Line 25, Family #105, Samuel Cannon.
[S4923] Cemetery marker - Samuel Edward Cannon, Samuel Edward Cannon Tombstone inscription; David A Walker, 17 August 2010.
[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.

Lloyd K. Cannon¹

M, #104285, b. 3 May 1930, d. 5 February 2004

Family Explorer

Father

Edgar Manfred Cannon² b. 3 Sep 1906, d. 9 Jun 1999

Mother

Josephine Brown²

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

29 Jul 2017

Birth*

Lloyd K. Cannon was born on 3 May 1930 in Woodstock, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,3

He was the son of Edgar Manfred Cannon and Josephine Brown.²

Marriage*

Lloyd K. Cannon married Elsie F. McClanahan on 17 December 1955.^1,3

ResidenceLast*

The former residence of Lloyd K. Cannon was in 20 Nevada Court, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Death*

He died on 5 February 2004, at age 73, in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40463,-63.77503

;
Inscription: CANNON / Lloyd K. Cannon VY2 CQ / May 3, 1930 - Feb. 5, 2004 / Elsie McClanahan VY200 / Jan. 22, 1929 - June 15, 2013 / Married Dec. 17, 1955.¹

Tombstone, Lloyd K. Cannon (1930-2004) & Elsie McClanahan (1929-2013). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family: Lloyd K. Cannon and Elsie F. McClanahan

Citations

[S9349] Cemetery marker, Summerside Peoples Cemetery, Lloyd K. Cannon & Elsie McClanahan photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 30 July 2014.
[S10298] Death, Edgar M. Cannon, Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, unknown newspaper, peiancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as unknown newspaper.
[S12098] Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, , Newspaper and date unknown.

Lorenzo Marien Cannon¹

M, #96720, b. 26 July 1865, d. 30 August 1941

Family Explorer

Father

William Frederick Cannon² b. Apr 1836, d. 3 Mar 1906

Mother

Elizabeth Walker² b. 1 May 1845

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Cairns & Agnes Wilson
Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

12 Feb 2017

Name-Com

Lorenzo Marien Cannon is commonly known as Lorenzo Cannon.^2,3

Birth*

He was born on 26 July 1865 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; "Lorenzo Marien son of Wm. Fred. & Elizabeth Cannon, merchant, Summerside. Born 26 July 1865, bapt. Dec. 10, 1865. J.W. Forsyth." His tombstone has an inscribed birth year of 1867.^1,2

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

Baptism

Lorenzo Marien Cannon was baptized on 10 December 1865 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; the officating clergyman was Rev. J.W. Forsythe.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of William Frederick Cannon, in Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Emigration*

Lorenzo Marien Cannon emigrated in 1890 from Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Marriage*

He married Eliza Jane Gibbs, daughter of Matthias Gibbs and Ann Maria, on 26 September 1892 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; Lorenzo was 26 years old, a tailor, Eliza was 23 years old, a nurse.^5,6

Census HeadHousehold

Lorenzo Marien Cannon was head of the household in the census of 15 June 1900 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

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 21 April 1910 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Lorenzo (age 44) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 41), their sons John (age 13) and Elwin (age 12). Lorenzo was a tailor of "ready made garments".⁷

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

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 14 January 1920 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.⁸

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 25 April 1930 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Lorenzo (age 63) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 61), their son John (age 33). Lorenzo and John were both tailors.⁹

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

Living*

He was living in 1931 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.³

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 7 May 1940 in Hull St., Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the enumeration with Lorenzo (age 80) were his wife Eliza Gibbs (age 79) and their son John (age 43). John was a machinist at the Electric Company. Lorenzo and Eliza were recorded as aliens at this census.¹⁰

Death*

He died on 30 August 1941, at age 76, in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

;
Massachusetts - In Wareham, on Aug. 30, Lorenzo M. Cannon, formerly of Summerside, P.E.I., leaving a widow (née Eliza Gibbs) formerly of P.E.I., two sons and a brother."⁶

Children of Lorenzo Marien Cannon and Eliza Jane Gibbs

John L. Cannon⁷ b. Jun 1896
Elwin L. Cannon+⁷ b. 1 Oct 1897, d. Aug 1977
Elwell Cannon¹¹ b. 1 Oct 1897, d. b 15 Jun 1900

Citations

[S5253] Baptismal Record: Lorenzo Marien Cannon, , Acc. 2630, p. 251. Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866 - Public Records & Archives Office, P.E.I.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Lorenzo Marien Cannon.
[S3569] 1881 Canada Census - William F. Cannon, William Cannon Household #74, 4 April 1881, Canada Census on Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 18, Lot 5, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 1, Subdistrict E, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9173] Death - Arthur G. Cannon, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published published 5 October 1931, page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.
[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.
[S11613] Lorenzo M. Cannon & Eliza J. Gibbs, (26 September 1892), Marriages Registered in the City of Boston in 1892, Massachusetts Marriage Records, 1840-1915, Page 217, Number 3893 , Original Data: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840-1911, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S6312] Death - Lorenzo M. Cannon, Maple Leaf Magazine, Ottawa, published Oct. 1965, Page 165, Col. 2. Hereinafter cited as Maple Leaf.
[S6314] 1910 US Census - Lorenzo Cannon, household of Lorenzo M. Cannon, 1910, microfilm image Roll T624_588, Page 6A, Enumeration District 0486, Image 803, FHL Number 1374601, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
[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.
[S6315] 1930 US Census - Lorenzo Cannon, household of Lorenzo M. Cannon, 25 April, 1930, microfilm image Roll 895, Page 25A, Enumeration District 23, Image 440.0, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
[S11612] 1940 U.S. Census, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, household of Lorenzo Cannon, 7 May 1940, digital copy of original document NARA; Census Place: Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1590; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5-403, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.
[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

Lorna Arabella Cannon¹

F, #111467, b. 29 August 1923

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Edna Albernia Nelson¹ b. 27 Aug 1891, d. 11 Mar 1936

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

22 Apr 2019

Birth*

Lorna Arabella Cannon was born on 29 August 1923 in Hampton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

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

Marriage*

Lorna Arabella Cannon married Sidney Fierheller.¹

Family: Lorna Arabella Cannon and Sidney Fierheller

Citations

[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.

Lucy L. Cannon^1,2

F, #103426, b. 7 February 1869

Family Explorer

Father

Mariner Cannon¹ b. 29 Apr 1822

Mother

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

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

9 May 2013

Birth*

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

.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucy L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Mariner Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

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

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 HeadHousehold

Lucy L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Mariner Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with Mariner (age 59) were his wife Eliza (age 55), their children Fletcher (age 24), Annie (age 22), Edith Hannah (age 18), inez Cecelia (age 13) & Lucy (age 12). Mariner & Fletcher were farmers. Annie was a dress maker. The family religion was Methodist.²

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucy L. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 8 April 1891 in the household of Mariner Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with Mariner (age 69) were his wife Eliza (age 64), their children Inez (age 23), Lucy (age 22) & Fletcher (age 34) and Fletcher's wife Dorcas McDonald (age 32). Mariner and Fletcher were farmers, Inez a cook. The family religion was Methodist.⁴

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.

Citations

[S8287] Late Registration of Births, Province of New Brunswick, Lucy Cannon, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18760, Code 1869-C-4.
[S8322] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #143, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8321] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #108, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_10394, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8328] 1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #15, 8 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Lulu E. Cannon^1,2,3

F, #102528, b. 23 March 1891

Family Explorer

Father

Samuel C. Cannon¹ b. 17 Dec 1847, d. 1935

Mother

Adelaide Rowena Williams¹ b. 9 May 1856, d. 1926

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

12 Oct 2012

Birth*

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

.¹

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

Baptism

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

.¹

(Witness) Immigration

She immigrated with Samuel C. Cannon and Adelaide Rowena Williams to Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, in 1893; children Emily, Uriah, Charles and Lulu accompanied their parents to Massachusetts.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon, in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Samuel (age 51) were his wife Addie (age 42), children Emily (age 18), Uriah (age 16), Charles (age 14) and Lulu (age 9). Occupations were recorded as, Samuel "Edge Trimmer", Emily "Waiter Restaurant", Uriah "Ties up Boxes", Charles and Lulu both "At School".⁴

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.]

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 7 May 1910 in the household of Samuel C. Cannon, in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Samuel (age 63) were his wife Adelaide Williams (age 52), children Charles (age 23), Lulu (age 18), Uriah (age 25), his wife Nellie Bernard (age 24), their daughter Hazel (age 11 months). Samuel was no longer working. Uriah was a salesman in a provisions store, Charles was a box maker in a shoe box factory and Lulu was a saleswoman in an ice cream store.⁵

1910 US Census, Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Household of Samuel C. Cannon, his wife Adelaide R. (Williams), children Charles, Lulu and Uriah, Uriah's wife Nellie (Bernard), and their daughter Hazel.

Marriage*

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

.⁶

Marriage Registration, Lewis Rae Chase & Lulu Cannon.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 19 January 1920 in the household of Lewis Rae Chase, in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Louis/Lewis (age 28) were his wife Lulu Cannon (age 28), their son Francis (age 4 years, 4 months), and Lulu's mother Adelaide (Williams) Cannon (age 64). Louis was a book keeper.⁷

1920 US Census, Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Household of Louis/Lewis Chase, his wife Lulu Cannon, their son Francis, and Lulu's mother Adelaide (Williams) Cannon.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Lewis Rae Chase, in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Louis/Lewis (age 38) were his wife Lulu Cannon (age 38), son Francis (age 14) and daughter Marilyn (age 9). Louis was a watchman for the state of Massachusetts.²

1930 US Census, Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Household of Louis/Lewis Chase, his wife Lulu Cannon, their son Francis, and daughter Marilyn.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lulu E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1940 in the household of Lewis Rae Chase, in 28 Adams St., Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A., 42.15041,-71.00955

; included in the household with Louis/Lewis (age 48) were his wife Lulu Cannon (age 48), daughter Marilyn (age 19), son Francis (age 24), his wife Dorothy (age 22), their son Francis (age 1 month). Louis was a "forest fire observer, for County Fire Prevention", Marilyn was a clerk for a wholesale publishing company, and Francis was a clerk in a retail grocery store.³

1940 US Census, Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Household of Louis/Lewis Chase, his wife Lulu Cannon, their daughter Marilyn, their son Francis, his wife Dorothy, their son Francis.

Children of Lulu E. Cannon and Lewis Rae Chase

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

Citations

[S7461] Baptism Record, Lulu Cannon, , Presbyterian Church, Tyne Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 4, (23 June 1892). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Lulu Cannon.
[S7479] 4 April 1930 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, microfilm 934, page 4B, Enumeration District 55, Image 832.0, Family History Library Film 2340669, household of Louis Chase & Lulu Cannon.
[S7480] 18 April 1940 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, microfilm T627_1627, page 10A, Enumeration District 11-116, household of Louis Chase & Lulu Cannon.
[S7464] 2 June 1900 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Family History microfilm 1240673, household #46, of Samuel Cannon household.
[S7465] 7 May 1910 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Roll T624_608, Page 24B, Enumeration District 1111, Image 1137, Family History microfilm 1374621, household #46, of Samuel Cannon household.
[S7476] Unknown spouses' names, (24 December 1913), Massachusetts Town Records, 1620-1988, Marriage of Lewis Rae Chase & Lulu Cannon, Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915, on-line database, LDS Film #2409946, Record #2563, Image #00166 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriage of Lewis Chase & Lulu Cannon.
[S7478] 19 January 1920 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, microfilm T625_722, page 17A, Enumeration District 199, Image 713, household of Louis Chase & Lulu Cannon.

Mae M. Cannon¹

F, #104296, b. 6 May 1928, d. 4 February 1986

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2017

Birth*

Mae M. Cannon was born on 6 May 1928.¹

Marriage*

She married Clarence Cahill.

Death*

Mae M. Cannon died on 4 February 1986, at age 57.¹

Burial*

She was buried in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Family: Mae M. Cannon and Clarence Cahill

Citations

[S11862] Cemetery Transcripts, St. Paul's R.C. Church Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Malcolm Cannon¹

M, #104452

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Melvin Cannon¹ b. 14 Feb 1907, d. 1982

Mother

Ruth Marie Larlee of McAdam, New Brunswick¹ b. 1928, d. 1 Nov 2002

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

18 Apr 2014

Malcolm Cannon was the son of Thomas Melvin Cannon and Ruth Marie Larlee of McAdam, New Brunswick.¹

Death*

Malcolm Cannon died in infancy.¹

Citations

[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.

Margaret Pearl Cannon¹

F, #104341, b. 11 December 1892, d. 8 March 1972

Family Explorer

Margaret Pearl Cannon (1892-?). Photo courtesy of Ian Cook.

Father

Albert Edmund Cannon² b. 12 Aug 1863, d. 18 Jan 1940

Mother

Margaret Jane Westcott² b. 2 Mar 1865, d. 1948

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

15 Jan 2018

Name-Comalso

Margaret Pearl Cannon is also commonly known as Margaret.

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Pearl Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born on 11 December 1892 in residence, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,2

She was the daughter of Albert Edmund Cannon and Margaret Jane Westcott.²

Baptism

Margaret Pearl Cannon was baptized on 25 January 1893 in St. John's Anglican Church, Milton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T.B. Reagh.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Albert Edmund Cannon, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Albert (age 36) were his wife Margaret Westcott (age 36), their children Pearl (age 8), Leslie (age 7), Herbert (age 5), Milton (age 3) and Leo (age abt. 4 months). Albert's occupation was recorded as 'Agent'. The family religion was Anglican.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Pearl Cannon 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

Marriage*

Margaret Pearl Cannon married Charles Howard Coles on 14 February 1922 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Death*

Margaret Pearl Cannon died on 8 March 1972, at age 79, in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

.⁴

Burial*

She was buried in Memory Gardens, Breslau, Ontario, Canada

.⁴

Family: Margaret Pearl Cannon and Charles Howard Coles

Citations

[S11709] Baptismal Record, Margaret Pearl Cannon,, Public Archives of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, St. John's Anglican Church Records, Milton, Queens County, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 104, (25 January 1893). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S9203] 1901 Canada Census, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Albert Cannon Household #117, 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.
[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.
[S11693] Correspondence with personal communication Ian Cook . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Margaret Sophonia Cannon

F, #73774

Family Explorer

Last Edited

17 Aug 2002

Marriage*

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

Children of Margaret Sophonia Cannon and Josiah Marchbanks

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

Mariner Cannon¹

M, #97480, b. 29 April 1822

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

17 Mar 2014

Name Variation

Mariner Cannon is also known as Marriner Cannon.²

Birth*

He was born on 29 April 1822 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick

.^1,3,4

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mariner Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of Otis Cannon Sr., in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick

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

1851 Census of Canada, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Otis Cannon Sr., his second wife Ann, his children, by his first marriage, Mariner, Paulina, Otis Jr. & Amanda, and Amanda's son John Tingley.

Marriage*

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

Census HeadHousehold*

Mariner Cannon was head of the household in the census of 1861 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick

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

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

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1871 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

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

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 8 April 1891 in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 5 April 1901 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with Fletcher (age 44) were his wife Dorcas (age 43), their children Robert (age 9), Edith (age 7), Rollin (age 5), Aldran (age 3) & George (age 1), and Fletcher's parents Mariner Cannon (age 78) & Eliza Smith (age 74). Fletcher and Mariner were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.⁴

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) Immigration

Mariner Cannon immigrated with Dorcas Ann Harriot McDonald to Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, in 1902; Dorcas immigrated one year later than her husband, along with all of their New Brunswick born children, and Fletcher's father.⁹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mariner Cannon was enumerated on the census of 4 May 1910 in the household of Fletcher Bert Cannon, in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Fletcher (age 53) were his wife Dorcas (age 51), their children Robert (age 18), Edith (age 16), Rollin (age 14), Aldran (age 12), George (age 10), Elizabeth (age 6), and Fletcherwidowed father Mariner Cannon (age 87). Fletcher was a general farmer.⁹

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.

Children of Mariner Cannon and Elizabeth Travis Smith

Fletcher Bert Cannon+² b. 9 Feb 1856, d. 17 Apr 1932
Anna L. Cannon² b. c 1859, d. 1886
George E. Cannon² b. c Oct 1860
Edith Hannah Cannon⁶ b. c 1863, d. 20 Nov 1887
Inez Cecelia Maud Cannon³ b. 2 Oct 1867
Lucy L. Cannon¹⁰ b. 7 Feb 1869

Citations

[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S8303] 1861 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #94, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-999, page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8286] Late Registration of Births, Province of New Brunswick, Inez Cecelia Maud Cannon, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB Microfilm F18759, Code 1867-C-3.
[S8329] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Fletcher Cannon household #15, 5 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8304] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of Otis Cannon Sr., 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-994, page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8321] 1871 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #108, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_10394, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8322] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #143, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8328] 1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Mariner Cannon household #15, 8 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8332] 1910 Canada Census, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of Fletcher Cannon household #94, 4 May 1910, digital copy of original image NARA Film T624_629, page 11B, FHL film 1374642, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8287] Late Registration of Births, Province of New Brunswick, Lucy Cannon, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F18760, Code 1869-C-4.

Marion Cannon^1,2

F, #103612, b. 25 February 1901, d. 1901

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

18 Sep 2016

Birth*

Marion Cannon was born on 25 February 1901 in New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of John M. Cannon and Asenath Anderson.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marion Cannon was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of John M. Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

Death*

Marion Cannon died in 1901.²

Burial*

She was buried in Bay View Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

.²

Citations

[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.
[S10025] Cemetery Marker, Bay View Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, John M. Cannon family plot transcription; read by David A. Walker.

Marshall C. Cannon^1,2

M, #96668, b. 4 December 1896, d. 19 March 1969

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

22 Apr 2019

Birth*

Marshall C. Cannon was born on 4 December 1896 in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,3,2

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

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is on 4 December 1894.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marshall C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon, in Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marshall C. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of Joseph Samuel Cannon, in Lot 12, Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(First) Marriage*

Marshall C. Cannon married first Mrs. Josephine Jones in 1924.³

(Second) Marriage*

Marshall C. Cannon married second Minnie Crane.³

Note*

"Marshall worked as a mechanic in a shoe factory in Lynn, Massachusetts. He later managed the Jones Motorcycle shop in Wakefield. He and Minnie moved to Florida, and after her death he returned to Prince Edward Island where he lived at Eureka House in Victoria by the Sea, with his brother George and his wife Louise."³

Death*

Marshall C. Cannon died on 19 March 1969, at age 72, in Charlottetown Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

Burial*

He was buried in People's Cemetery, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.238333,-63.632050

;
Inscription: Ruth Ferguson MacBeth / Oct. 16, 1908 - Oct. 12, 1968 / George Robert Cannon / July 22, 1891 - July 12, 1971 / His Wife / Louise E. Cameron / Mar. 20, 1907 - June 4, 1990 / Marshall Cannon / Dec. 4, 1894 - Mar. 20, 1969 / To live in hearts we leave / behind is not to die.
Back: CANNON.^4,2

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

Family: Marshall C. Cannon and Mrs. Josephine Jones

Family: Marshall C. Cannon and Minnie Crane

Citations

[S3494] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #115, 31 Mar. 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 133, Subdistrict c-2, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S1345] 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.
[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.
[S4780] Cemetery Marker - George Robert Cannon, George Robert Cannon & Louise E. Cameron Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 26 July 2010.
[S3496] 1911 Canada Census - Joseph Samuel Cannon, Household #5, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 140, Subdistrict 40, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Martha Cannon¹

F, #101705

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Cannon¹

Mother

Elizabeth Rayner¹

Last Edited

15 Aug 2018

Birth*

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

.¹

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

Baptism

Martha Cannon was baptized on 28 April 1844 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; "Martha, daughter of Charles Cannon of St. Eleanors and Elizabeth Rayner his wife bapt. 28th April 1844."^1,2

Citations

[S6898] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1903, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 163, (Martha Cannon, 28 April 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
[S13020] Baptismal Record, Martha Cannon,, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1780-1983, St. Eleanors 1821-1852, (28 April 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism.

Martha E. Cannon¹

F, #101870, b. 16 June 1889

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

22 Sep 2015

Birth*

Martha E. Cannon was born on 16 June 1889 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Martha E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Isaac Cannon, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Martha E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Isaac Cannon, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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

Marriage*

Martha E. Cannon married Erving Richards circa 1906.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Martha E. Cannon was enumerated on the census of April 1911 in the household of Erving Richards, in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Erving (age 34) were his wife Martha Cannon (age 21), their children, Charles (age 4), Stella (age 2) & Martha (age 3 months), and Martha Cannon's parents, Isaac Cannon (age 65) and Martha Ford (age 63). Erving was a fisherman. The family religion was Presbyterian, except for Isaac & Martha, who were Baptist.³

Children of Martha E. Cannon and Erving Richards

Charles Richards³ b. Jun 1906
Stella Richards³ b. Mar 1909
Martha Richards³ b. Jan 1911

Citations

[S7010] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Isaac Cannon household #103, 1901, digital image of census page Page 13, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S10300] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Isaac Cannon household #22, digital image of original page LAC Roll T-6382, Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S10301] 1911 Canada Census, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Erving Richards household #110, digital image of original page LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Mary Cannon¹

F, #96695, b. 1797

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Cannon¹ b. 4 Nov 1750, d. 1822

Mother

Keziah Davison¹ b. 30 Jul 1755, d. 1822

Relationship

4th great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

15 Apr 2009

Birth*

Mary Cannon was born in 1797.¹

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

Marriage*

Mary Cannon married Donald Ramsay.¹

Child of Mary Cannon and Donald Ramsay

Mary Ramsay² b. 16 Sep 1822

Citations

[S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
[S3518] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Mary Ramsay, , Richmond Parish Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Mary Ramsay.

Mary Cannon¹

F, #104718, b. 8 September 1754

Family Explorer

Father

William Cannon¹

Mother

Elizabeth¹

Last Edited

31 Aug 2014

Baptism*

Mary Cannon was baptized on 8 September 1754 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 44.647402,-63.574560

.¹

She was the daughter of William Cannon and Elizabeth.¹

Citations

[S9348] Baptisms, Marriages & Burials 1749-1768, St. Paul's Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Jean M. Holder, compiler, (Halifax, Nova Scotia: Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, 1983), page 61. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Marriages & Burials 1749-1768.

Mary Ann Cannon

F, #22008

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Marriage*

Mary Ann Cannon married Christian Hennengar in 1789.

Child of Mary Ann Cannon and Christian Hennengar

John Ambrose Hennigar+ b. 1794, d. 1870

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, #97472, b. 6 March 1814, d. 29 March 1894

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

2 Dec 2012

Birth*

Mary Ann Cannon was born on 6 March 1814 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, 45.66861,-64.72672

.¹

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

Marriage*

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

.¹

Death*

Mary Ann Cannon died on 29 March 1894, at age 80, in Riverside, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

Family: Mary Ann Cannon and Capt. Obediah Copp

Citations

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

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, #97886, b. 8 December 1830

Family Explorer

Father

Frederick Cannon¹ b. 1789, d. 6 Nov 1876

Mother

Mary Lyons¹

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

25 Feb 2011

Birth*

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

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

Baptism

Mary Ann Cannon was baptized on 13 March 1831 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins.¹

Marriage*

She married John C. McPherson on 19 March 1857 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033

; "John C. McPherson Bachelor of Lot 8 and Mary Ann Cannon Spinster of St. Eleanors Lot 17, were married by license at St. Eleanors on Thursday the nineteenth day of March 1857. By me Herbert Read, Rector. Witnesses - Neill McPherson, Charlotte Cannon, Thomas Cannon, George Cannon."²

Family: Mary Ann Cannon and John C. McPherson

Citations

[S4269] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Ann Cannon, , Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 84.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Ann Cannon.
[S5258] John C. McPherson & Mary Ann Cannon marriage, in Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors: p. 289, St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983,-63.811033. Hereinafter cited as Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors.

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, #103432, b. 12 October 1850, d. 2 September 1946

Family Explorer

Father

John Cannon² b. 18 Oct 1818

Mother

Elizabeth Steeves² b. 10 Apr 1820

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

2 May 2013

Name-Com

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

Birth*

She was born on 12 October 1850 in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick

; the 1901 census has her birth year recorded as 1852.^3,2

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of John Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick

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

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Cannon, in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with John (age 50) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 48), their children James (age 26), Mary Ann (age 20), Hannah (age 16), John (age 16) and Melissa (age 12). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist Closed Communion.⁴

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Cannon, in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with John (age 60) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 58), their children Mary Ann (age 30), John (age 24) and Melissa (age 22). John was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁵

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 6 April 1901 in the household of John Cannon, in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; included in the household with John (age 82) were his wife Elizabeth Steeves (age 80), their children Mary Ann (age 48) and John (age 44). John was a farmer, John Jr. a fisherman. The family religion was Baptist.³

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

Death*

Mary Ann Cannon died on 2 September 1946, at age 95, in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; she never married.²

Burial*

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

.²

Citations

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

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, #103438, b. circa 1843

Family Explorer

Father

William Cannon¹ b. 1812, d. 27 Oct 1887

Mother

Ruxby Ann Copp¹ b. c 1815, d. b 1881

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

2 May 2013

Birth*

Mary Ann Cannon was born circa 1843 in New Brunswick

.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of William Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick

; included in the household with William (age 39) were his wife Ruby/Ruxby Copp (age 36), their children Rebecca (age 14), Chandler (age 11) and Mary Ann (age 8). William was a farmer (proprietor).¹

1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Household of William Cannon, his wife Ruby Copp, their children Rebecca, Chandler and Mary Ann.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of William Cannon, in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick

; included in the household with William (age 49) were his wife Ruxby (age 47), their children Chandler (age 21), Ruxby (age 10), Mary Ann (age 19) and Clarissa (age 5). William was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.²

1861 Canada Census, Parish of Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of William Cannon, his wife Ruxby, their children Chandler, Ruxby, Mary Ann and Clarissa.

Citations

[S8294] 1851 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1851, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_994, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8312] 1861 Canada Census, Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, household of William Cannon, 1861, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_999, page 75, number 1013, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Mary Ann Cannon¹

F, #103517, b. 1858

Family Explorer

Father

Nathaniel Cannon¹ b. 8 Mar 1824

Mother

Marion Boundy¹ b. 1830

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

20 May 2013

Birth*

Mary Ann Cannon was born in 1858 in New Brunswick

.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Nathaniel Cannon, in Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Ann 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

[S8352] 1871 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, of Nathan Cannon household #335, 1871, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-10374, page 93-94, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8353] 1881 Canada Census, Lancaster, Saint John County, New Brunswick, of Nathan Cannon household #131, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C-13178, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Mary Charlotte Cannon¹

F, #97303, b. 21 February 1860, d. before 1908

Family Explorer

Father

Samuel Cannon^1,2 b. 18 May 1819, d. 14 Aug 1902

Mother

Susanna (Susannah) Wallace^1,2 b. 1818, d. 12 Feb 1901

Relationship

2nd great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

25 Jan 2013

Name Variation

Mary Charlotte Cannon is also known as Charlotte Mary Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born on 21 February 1860 in residence, Cascumpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

Alt-BirthPlace

An alternate birth place is in Ellerslie, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.²

She was the daughter of Samuel Cannon and Susanna (Susannah) Wallace.^1,2

Baptism

Mary Charlotte Cannon was baptized on 4 March 1860 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. R.W. Dyer.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 14 January 1861 in the household of Samuel Cannon, in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; this census names only heads of households. Included in the household with Samuel (Males age 21-46) were his son Joseph Samuel (Males Under 5 years), wife Susannah (Females 21-46), daughters Sarah Stapley (Females 5-16) and Elizabeth Jane (Females 16-21). Samuel's occupation was listed as shoemaker. This family was greatly reduced in number by a fire four years earlier that took the lives of five of their children.³

1861 Census, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Samuel Cannon, shoemaker.

Immigration*

Mary Charlotte Cannon immigrated to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

, in 1877.⁴

Name-Comalso

She is also commonly known as Charlotte.⁵

(Bride) Marriage*

She married John Ellis, son of John Ellis and Flora MacArthur, on 23 June 1879 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; John was 25 years old, Charlotte was 19. John was a carpenter. They were both living in Boston.^5,2

Marriage Registration, John Ellis & Charlotte Cannon, 23 June 1879, from Massachusetts Vital and Town Records.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Charlotte Cannon was enumerated on the census of 8 June 1880 in the household of John Ellis, in Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

; included in the household was John's wife Charlotte (Cannon). John's occupation was listed as carpenter, Charlotte's as house keeper. Their birth place was listed as Prince Edward Island.⁶

1880 US Census, household of John Ellis and Charlotte Cannon, Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island.

Name-Com

Mary Charlotte Cannon is commonly known as Lottie in 1900.^4,2

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of John Ellis, in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with John (age 47) were his wife Charlotte 'Lottie' Cannon (age 40), their son Ernest (age 17). John was a ship carpenter, Ernest an apprentice machinist, both fully employed during the past year. In this census it was recorded that they had two children (Seth & Ernest), one still living (Ernest).⁴

1900 US Census, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Household of John Ellis, his wife Lottie Cannon, and their surviving son Ernest.

Death*

Mary Charlotte Cannon died before 1908; John Ellis was a widower when he married second in 1908.^7,8

Children of Mary Charlotte Cannon and John Ellis

Seth Lewis Ellis⁹ b. 22 Jul 1880, d. 22 Jan 1888
Ernest Albert Ellis¹⁰ b. 4 Sep 1882

Citations

[S6899] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1906, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 4, (Mary Charlotte Cannon, 4 March 1860). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
[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.
[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.
[S7470] 7 June 1900 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Roll 675, Page 13B, Enumeration District 1159, Family History microfilm 1240675, household #294, of John Ellis & Lottie (Cannon) household.
[S7469] Unknown spouses' names, (23 June 1879), Massachusetts Town Records, 1620-1988, Marriage of John Ellis & Charlotte Cannon, Massachusetts Vital and Town Records, on-line database , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriage of John Ellis & Charlotte Cannon.
[S4069] John Ellis Household 217, 8 June 1880 Microfilm, http://www.ancestry.com, Page 3, District 121 Ancestry.com.
[S7474] Unknown spouses' names, (26 November 1908), Massachusetts Town Records, 1620-1988, Marriage of John Ellis & Lulu A. Oxley, Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915, on-line database, LDS Film #2315509, Record #6950, Image #00316 , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriage of John Ellis & Lulu A. Oxley.
[S7473] 18 April 1910 digital image from microfilm, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca The National Archives & Records Administration, Roll T624_613, Page 4A, Enumeration District 1260, Image 796, Family History microfilm 1374626, household #71, of John Ellis & Lulu (Oxley) household.
[S4070] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Seth Lewis Ellis, , Book 1, p. 10, United Church , Bideford, Prince Edward Island.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Seth Lewis Ellis.
[S4071] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ernest Albert Ellis, , Book 1, p. 10, United Church , Bideford, Prince Edward Island.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ernest Albert Ellis.

Mary Emily Cannon¹

F, #102619, b. July 1883

Family Explorer

Father

Joseph Charles Cannon² b. 1 Aug 1852, d. 1 Feb 1937

Mother

Amelia Coles Crossman² b. 31 May 1850

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

27 Nov 2012

Name-Com

Mary Emily Cannon is commonly known as Mary Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born in July 1883 in Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.²

She was the daughter of Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia Coles Crossman.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Emily Cannon was enumerated on the census of June 1900 in the household of Joseph Charles Cannon, in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; included in the household with Joseph (age 46) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 40), their children William (age 18), Mary (age 16), Carl (age 8) and Earl (age 6). [In this census he declared that he immigrated in 1879, which is incorrect as he and his young family were still in Prince Edward Island for the 1881 census.]²

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

Citations

[S7631] Public Archives of Prince Edward Island, "Cannon Family File, Item 12" (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Cannon Family File."
[S7525] 1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, of Joseph Charles Cannon household #86, June 1900, digital image of census page Roll 674, Page b5A, Enumeration District 1117, Family History Library microfilm 1240674, The National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A., National Archives and Records Administration.

Mary Jane Cannon¹

F, #101706, b. 17 November 1844, d. 5 July 1923

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Sarah Horan¹ b. 1809, d. 10 Sep 1899

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

19 Sep 2014

Name Variation

Mary Jane Cannon is also known as Mary.²

Birth*

She was born on 17 November 1844; the 1901 census has a recorded birth date of 25 November 1845, which is incorrect as her baptism record is dated 8 April 1845.¹

She was the daughter of George Cannon and Sarah Horan.¹

Baptism

Mary Jane Cannon was baptized on 8 April 1845 in St. Simon & St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Tignish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; the officiating clergyman was P. McIntyre.¹

Marriage*

She married David Marks, son of William Marks and Christina Whitehead.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Jane Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of David Marks, in Long River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with David (age 54) were his wife Mary Jane Cannon (age 55), their daughter Jemima (age 20), and his father-in-law, George Cannon (age 101). David was a fisherman, Mary a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

1901 Canada Census, Long River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Marks, his wife Mary Jane Cannon, their daughter Jemima, and Mary Jane's father, George Cannon.

Death*

Mary Jane Cannon died on 5 July 1923, at age 78.³

Burial*

She was buried in Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.49446,-63.50751

; square white marble obelisk, next to road, at front, side of church.
Inscription: David Marks / Born / Oct. 7, 1847 / Died / Dec. 9, 1918. / Also / His wife / Died July 5, 1923 / Aged 77 years / He giveth his / Blessed sleep
Left: Alice C. Hodgson / daughter / of / Mary Jane / Cannon Marks / 1870 - 1963
Right: George Cannon / Died / Aug. 23, 1901 / Aged 101 / Asleep in Jesus.⁴

Tombstone, David Marks (1847-1918), his wife Mary Jane Cannon (1846-1923), their daughter Alice (1870-1963), George Cannon (1800-1901), father of Mary Jane Cannon. George Cannon's wife, Sarah Horan, is buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside; she died two years before George.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Children of Mary Jane Cannon and David Marks

Alice C. Marks³ b. 1870, d. 1963
Jemima Johnston Marks^5,2 b. 28 Apr 1880

Citations

[S6900] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1907, St. Simon & St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Tignish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 126, (Mary Jane Cannon, 8 April 1845). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
[S7516] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of David Marks household #116, 1901, digital image of census page Roll T-6428 to T-6556, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7517] Cemetery Transcript, Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Prince Edward Island, David Marks family PEIGS Publication Lot 21-2, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S9387] Tombstone, Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, David Marks & Mary Jane Cannon tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 10 September 2014.
[S9388] Baptism Record, , Presbyterian Church Records, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book #2, Page 12, (28 November 1883). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Mary Townsend Cannon¹

F, #98580, b. 8 May 1872, d. 1958

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

12 Sep 2016

Birth*

Mary Townsend Cannon was born on 8 May 1872 in home, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.901019,-63.981860

.¹

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

Baptism

Mary Townsend Cannon was baptized on 30 June 1872 in St. Peter's Anglican, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was R.W. Dyer.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Cannon, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Townsend Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Isaac Cannon, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(First) Marriage*

Mary Townsend Cannon married first Theophilus Chappell on 27 June 1894 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

, the officiating chergyman was Thomas Hicks. Theophilus was a bachelor, living in Campbellton. Mary was a spinster, living in Kildare, Prince Edward Island, There were five children from this marriage.^4,5

(Second) Marriage*

Mary Townsend Cannon married second John Hiram Hierlihy on 13 December 1905 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

, the officiating chergyman was A. D. McLeod. John was a bachelor, living in Brae. Mary was a widow, living in Brae, Prince Edward Island.^6,7

(Third) Marriage*

Mary Townsend Cannon married third Roderick MacLean in 1945 Roderick was of Milo, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Death*

Mary Townsend Cannon died in 1958.⁸

Burial*

She was buried in United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67333,-64.11520

;
Inscription: Willey E. L. / Hierlihy / 1909 - 1927 / Peace Perfect Peace / HIERLIHY
Left: Theophilus Chappell / Aged 32 yrs. / April 3, 1904
Right: John Hiram / Hierlihy / 1864 - 1939 / At Rest / His Wife / Mary Cannon / Chappell / 1872 - 1958.^8,9

Tombstone, Willey E. L. Hierlihy (1909-1927), his parents, John Hiram Hierlihy (1864-1939) & Mary Townsend Cannon (1872-1958), her first husband, Theophilus Chappell (1872-1904). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Children of Mary Townsend Cannon and Theophilus Chappell

Martha Freda Chappell+¹⁰ b. 26 Aug 1898, d. 1928
Edward Allan Chappell¹¹ b. 4 Oct 1903, d. 1968

Children of Mary Townsend Cannon and John Hiram Hierlihy

Ruth Evelyn Hierlihy+⁷ b. 24 Apr 1907, d. 22 Oct 2000
Willey Ernest Hierlihy¹² b. 9 Oct 1909, d. 17 Feb 1928
Hiram Hostain Hierlihy¹³ b. 21 Aug 1911
Annie Edna Hierlihy¹⁴ b. 3 Jan 1915

Family: Mary Townsend Cannon and Roderick MacLean

Citations

[S4708] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Townsend Cannon, , St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 38.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Townsend Cannon.
[S4709] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, Page 44, Family No. 180.
[S10300] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Isaac Cannon household #22, digital image of original page LAC Roll T-6382, Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S10325] Theophilus Chappell & Mary T. Cannon, (27 June 1894), Marriage Record, Public Archives and Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada , RG19, Series3, Subseries4, Marriage Licenses 1894. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[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 356. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
[S10328] John H. Hierlihy & Mary T. Cannon, (13 December 1905), Marriage Record, Public Archives and Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada , RG19, Series3, Subseries4, Marriage Licenses, 1905. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S4531] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ruth Evelyn Hierlihy, , Record Book 1, Page 173, United Church , West Cape, Prince Edward Island.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ruth Evelyn Hierlihy.
[S10186] Cemetery Transcripts, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 10-1 transcription, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
[S10346] Cemetery marker, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Willey E. Hierlihy photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 23 September 2015.
[S11273] Baptismal Record, United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Martha Freda Chappell,, Public Archives and Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, United Church, Alberton, Book Number 4. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S10345] Baptismal Record, , United Church Records, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book 2. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S10332] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, , United Church Records, West Cape, Record Book 1, Page 186. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ruth Evelyn Hierlihy.
[S10333] Baptismal Record, , United Church Records, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book 1, Page 186. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S10331] Baptismal Record, , United Church Records, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book 1, Page 190. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Matilda Cannon¹

F, #101874, b. 1882, d. 1886

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

18 Sep 2017

Birth*

Matilda Cannon was born in 1882.¹

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

Death*

Matilda Cannon died in 1886.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Isaac Cannon, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

Matilda Cannon was buried in Woodlawn Methodist Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80972,-64.07231

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

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

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Citations

[S3768] Isaac Cannon (1846-1914) Marker Inscription;David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
[S10300] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Isaac Cannon household #22, digital image of original page LAC Roll T-6382, Page 6, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Melinda Ann Cannon¹

F, #98579, b. 9 November 1877

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

17 Nov 2010

Birth*

Melinda Ann Cannon was born on 9 November 1877 in Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.901019,-63.981860

.¹

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

Baptism

Melinda Ann Cannon was baptized on 31 January 1878 in United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was A. Lucas.¹

Citations

[S4707] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Melinda Ann Cannon, , United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 21.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Melinda Ann Cannon.

Melissa Cannon¹

F, #103442, b. circa 1859

Family Explorer

Father

John Cannon¹ b. 18 Oct 1818

Mother

Elizabeth Steeves¹ b. 10 Apr 1820

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

2 May 2013

Birth*

Melissa Cannon was born circa 1859 in New Brunswick

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She was the daughter of John Cannon and Elizabeth Steeves.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Melissa Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Cannon, in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Melissa Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Cannon, in Alma, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

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

Citations

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

Melissa Gertrude Cannon^1,2

F, #96998, b. 16 September 1864

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

18 Aug 2014

Name-Com

Melissa Gertrude Cannon is commonly known as Gertrude Cannon.^3,4,5,6

Birth*

She was born on 16 September 1864 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; "Melissa Gertrude, daughter of Thomas & Amy Cannon, merchant St. Eleanors. Born Sept. 16th 1864 (C. de W.W.) BApt. Dec. 11th 1864." The 1901 census incorrectly recorded her birth year as 1865.¹

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

Baptism

Melissa Gertrude Cannon was baptized on 11 December 1864 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033

; the officiating clergyman was Rev.J.H. Reid. The family was living in St. Eleanors at this time. The occupation of her father Thomas was listed as merchant.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Compton Cannon, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household were his second wife, Elizabeth (Cameron), children by his first wife (Amy Ellen Craswell), Gertrude, Minnie, Maud, Arthur, Bertha & Fanny, and Ethel May by his second wife Elizabeth. The family religion was entered as Church of England. Thomas's origin was entered as Irish. His occupation was entered as Trader. Minnie, Maud and Arthur were going to school.³

1881 Canada Census, Thomas C. Cannon household, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Melissa Gertrude 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.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*

Melissa Gertrude Cannon married John James Porter on 23 March 1892 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983,-63.811033

; they were married by license, by C. F. Lowe. John was a bachelor, living in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Gertrude was a spinster, living in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island. "m. 23rd ult., St. John's church, St. Eleanor's, P.E.I., by Rev. C.F. Lowe, John J. PORTER, late of St. Eleanor's, now of Moose Jaw, Assiniboia / Gertrude CANNON eldest d/o late T.C. CANNON, St. Eleanor's."^6,5

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Melissa Gertrude 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.⁷

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.

Living*

Melissa Gertrude Cannon was living in 1904 in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

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(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1911 in the household of John James Porter, in Revelstoke, Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

; included in the household with John (age 45) were his wife Gertrude Cannon (age 40), their children Muriel (age 16) & Gerald (age 9) and un unrelated lodger. John was a conductor for the railroad. John's religion was Baptist, Gertrude & the children were Anglican.²

1911 Canada Census, Revelstoke, Kootenay, British Columbia. Household of John James Porter, his wife Gertrude Cannon, their children Muriel & Gerald, and an unrelated lodger. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.

Children of Melissa Gertrude Cannon and John James Porter

Muriel Catherine Porter⁷ b. 7 Oct 1895
Earle Porter⁷ b. 3 Sep 1899
Gerald St. Clair Porter² b. Sep 1901

Citations

[S3866] Acc. 2630/. Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866 - Public Records & Archives Office, P.E.I., Baptismal Record: Melissa Gertrude Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Melissa Gertrude Cannon.
[S9199] 1911 Canada Census, Revelstoke, Kootenay, British Columbia, of John James Porter Household #1, 1911, digital copy of original census page LAC Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Page 1, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3861] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cannon, Thomas Cannon Household #179, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Page 45, Lot 17, District Prince, subdistrict R, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6515] 1891 Canada Census - Elizabeth (Cameron) Cannon, Household #55, 13 April, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, page 14, Lot 17, Prince County (District #134), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9171] John J. Porter & Gertrude Cannon, (23 March 1892), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office (PEI), RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage Licenses, 1892. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S9334] Marriage ~ Gertrude Cannon & John Porter, The Daily Telegraph, Saint John, New Brunswick, 2 April 1892, Daniel F. Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Volume 83, Number 2893. Hereinafter cited as The Daily Telegraph.
[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.
[S9157] Death - Minnie Cook Cannon, Pioneer, Summerside, published published 9 April 1905, page 3, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Pioneer.

Mildred Leah Cannon¹

F, #107690, b. 24 November 1907, d. 2001

Family Explorer

Mildred Leah Cannon (1907-2001). Photo courtesy of Ian Cook.

Father

Albert Edmund Cannon¹ b. 12 Aug 1863, d. 18 Jan 1940

Mother

Margaret Jane Westcott¹ b. 2 Mar 1865, d. 1948

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

27 Mar 2017

Birth*

Mildred Leah Cannon was born on 24 November 1907 in residence, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Albert Edmund Cannon and Margaret Jane Westcott.¹

Baptism

Mildred Leah Cannon was baptized on 14 August 1908 in St. John's Anglican Church, Milton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T.B. Reagh.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She 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

Name-Com

Mildred Leah Cannon is commonly known as Mildred Cannon in 1911.^2,3

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1921 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 57) were his wife Margaret Westcott (age 56), their children Artemas (age 25), Joseph (age 23) and Mildred (age 13).³

Marriage*

Mildred Leah Cannon married Charles H. Swan.⁴

Name-Com

Mildred Leah Cannon is commonly known as Leah; she was known by her middle name at the time of her death.⁴

Death*

She died in 2001.⁴

Burial*

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

.⁴

Family: Mildred Leah Cannon and Charles H. Swan

Citations

[S11707] Baptismal Record, Mildred Leah Cannon,, Public Archives of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, St. John's Anglican Church Records, Milton, Queens County, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 121, (14 August 1908). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[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.
[S11712] 1921 Canada Census, Charlottetown East Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household of Albert Cannon, 1921, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa, Census Place: Charlottetown East Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 105, Page 14, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S11716] Cemetery marker, Floral Hills Memoral Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Charles H. Swan & M. Leah Cannon tombstone inscription & photograph;.

Minnie Almira Cannon¹

F, #97487, b. 25 March 1870, d. 23 November 1942

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Almira Smith¹ b. 10 Oct 1832, d. 28 Nov 1912

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

9 May 2013

Name-Com

Minnie Almira Cannon is commonly known as Minnie Cannon.²

Birth*

She was born on 25 March 1870 in New Horton, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.66861,-64.72672

.^1,3

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Minnie Almira Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Otis Cannon Jr., in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Minnie Almira 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.⁵

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 HeadHousehold

Minnie Almira 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.⁶

1891 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick. Household of Otis Cannon Jr., his wife Elmira, their children Edgar, Avery and Minnie.

Marriage*

Minnie Almira Cannon married Hugh Alcorn, son of William Alcorn and Rebecca Hayes, on 2 February 1897 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada

; they were married by license #321, issued at Saint John. Hugh was 30 years old (actually he was 40), a bachelor, master mariner, Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County. Minnie was 26 years old, a spinster, Baptist, living in Harvey, Albert County. Witnesses were Charles Barnes and Laura Moore, both of Saint John.^2,7

Name-Com

Minnie Almira Cannon is commonly known as Minnie Canning in 1917. For reasons unknown by this author, the surname Cannon was changed by some in Nova Scotia to Canning. Her name appears as Minnie Canning on the birth certification for her son Hugh Alexander.^8,9

Death*

She died on 23 November 1942, at age 72, in Albert (Hopewell), Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

; cause of death was a cerebral haemorrhage, due to prolonged hypertension. The informant for her Death Registration was her daughter "Mrs. Gordon Smith", Florence.³

Burial*

She was buried on 27 November 1942 in Bay View Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

.³

Children of Minnie Almira Cannon and Hugh Alcorn

Myra Alcorn¹⁰ b. 10 Dec 1898
Otto Douglas Alcorn¹¹ b. 26 Aug 1900
Burns Alcorn¹² b. Oct 1902
Florence Church Alcorn¹² b. 20 Sep 1904
Ella Alcorn¹² b. Dec 1906
Hugh Alexander Alcorn⁸ b. 7 Jun 1917

Citations

[S4105] Late Registration of Births, Minnie Almira Cannon, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Code 1870-C-6.
[S8288] Minnie Cannon & Hugh Alcorn, (32 February 1897), Marriage Registration, St. John City & County, New Brunswick, PANB Film F15582, Code B4/1897 , Number 1013. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration.
[S8291] Minnie (Cannon) Alcorn entry, Certificate of Registration of Death, PANB microfilm F19378, Volume 149, Registration 39984, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
[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.
[S8323] 1881 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #142, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC Film C_13177, page 32, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8324] 1891 Canada Census, Parish of Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon Jr. household #16, 9 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-6297, page 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8280] Late Registration of Births, Florence Church Alcorn, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB Microfilm F19718, Code 1904-800019.
[S8284] Birth Registration, County of Gloucester, New Brunswick, birth certificate entry, digital copy of original image PANB microfilm F24964, Code A5/1917, Number 1019, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S8289] Gordon Steeves Smith & Florence Church Alcorn, (16 July 1927), Official Notice of Marriage, Province of New Brunswick, PANB Film F19691, Code B4/1927 , Number 1566. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Notice.
[S8281] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Hugh Alcorn household #84, 1901, digital copy of original image LAC Film T6428 to T-6556, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8282] Late Registration of Births, Otto Douglas Alcorn, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Code 1900-800020.
[S8283] 1901 Canada Census, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, of Otis Cannon household #4, 1911, digital copy of original image LAC Film T-20326 to T-20460, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Minnie Cook Cannon¹

F, #96999, b. 9 January 1869, d. 6 April 1904

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

16 Mar 2014

Name-Com

Minnie Cook Cannon is commonly known as Minnie.²

Birth*

She was born on 9 January 1869 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; her birth year was incorrectly recorded as 1872 in the 1901 census.¹

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

Baptism

Minnie Cook Cannon was baptized on 12 March 1869 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.39397,-63.79075

; the officiating clergyman was Rev.J.W. Forsythe.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Compton Cannon, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

1881 Canada Census, Thomas C. Cannon household, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Minnie Cook 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

(Bride) Marriage*

Minnie Cook Cannon married Arthur Stanley Compton, son of Hubert George Compton and Mary Pope Thomas.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Minnie Cook Cannon was enumerated on the census of 12 & 15 April 1901 in the household of Hubert George Compton, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Hubert (age 69) were his wife Mary Thomas (age 65), their daughter Eleanor Rebecca 'Nellie' (age 22), their son Stanley (age 34), his wife Minnie Cannon (age 29), their children Helen (age 13), May (age 11) & Preston (age 1). Also in the household were two unrelated people, John Poirier, a servant) and Mary Wedge, a domestic. Hubert was a farmer. The family religion was Church of England.⁵

1901 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Hubert George Compton, his wife Mary Pope Thomas, their daughter Eleanor Rebecca 'Nellie', their son Stanley, his wife Minnie Cannon, their children Helen, May & Preston, and two unrelated servants.

Death*

Minnie Cook Cannon died on 6 April 1904, at age 35, in home, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; given her young age of 35, Minnie might possibly have died as a result of giving birth to her son Jarvis Ambrose Compton.
Obituary: "Mr. Stanley Compton, St. Eleanors, has the sincere sympathy of the community in the death of his wife, which occurred on Wednesday evening last after an illness of about three months. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. Thomas C. Cannon of St. Eleanors. She was an amiable and lovable woman, and her death in the prime of life will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.

But in the home, where a husband and five young children are left to mourn the death of a much loved wife and mother, the loss is an irreparable one and the blank one that can never be filled. Five sisters: Mrs. R. H. Montgomery and Mrs. J. W. Craswell, St. Eleanors; Mrs. J. Porter and Mrs. T. Lawrence, Revelstoke, B.C; Mrs. W. W. Baker, Summerside; one brother, Arthur, in Marlboro, Mass., and her step-mother at present visiting in Revelstoke, B.C., survive her. The funeral takes place this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock."^6,4

Funeral

The funeral was held on 8 April 1904 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983,-63.811033

.⁶

Burial*

She was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41972,-63.81009

;
Inscription: In Memory of / Hubert G. Compton / 1831 - 1915 / His Wife Mary P. Thomas / 1836 - 1915 / Gertrude / 1873 - 1881
Left: Preston Compton / 1899 - 1915
Right: S. A. Compton / 1866 - 1935 / His Wife / Minnie C. Cannon / 1868 - 1904 / His Wife / Margaret Emma Mills / 1884 - 1980
Back: Bessie M. Howatt / 1864 - 1941 / Children of S. A. Compton / Victor Preston / 1915 - 1929 / Dean White / 1920 - 1920 | John Hensley / 1917 - 1939 / Frederick Earle / 1930 - 1931.⁴

Tombstone, family plot of Hubert George Compton (1831-1915). St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail. Hubert G. Compton (1831-1915), his wife Mary Pope Thomas (1836-1915), their daughter Gertrude (1873-1881).

Left inscription. Preston Compton (1899-1915), son of Arthur Stanley Compton & Minnie Cannon.

Right inscription. Stanley Arthur/Arthur Stanley Compton (1866-1935), his first wife Minnie Cannon (1868-1904), his second wife Margaret Emma Mills (1884-1980).

Back Inscription. Bessie M. (Compton) Howatt (1864-1941), daughter of Hubert Compton & Mary P. Thomas. Victor Preston (1915-1929), Dean White (1920-1920), John Hensley (1917-1939), Frederick Earle (1930-1931), sons of Arthur Stanley Compton & Minnie Cannon.

Children of Minnie Cook Cannon and Arthur Stanley Compton

Helen Isabel Compton⁷ b. 2 Mar 1896
Frances May Compton⁸ b. 19 Mar 1898
Hubert Preston Compton⁹ b. 29 Jun 1899, d. 1915
Arthur Stanley Compton¹⁰ b. 2 Jun 1901
Jarvis Ambrose Compton¹¹ b. 24 Feb 1904

Citations

[S3867] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Minnie Cook Cannon, , St. Mary's Anglican Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 17., (12 March 1869). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Minnie Cook Cannon.
[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.
[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.
[S8701] Cemetery marker, family of Hubert George Compton inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.
[S8728] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Hubert Compton household #21, 12 & 15 April 1901, digital copy of original image LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9157] Death - Minnie Cook Cannon, Pioneer, Summerside, published published 9 April 1905, page 3, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Pioneer.
[S8705] Baptismal Record, Helen Isabel Compton, Baptismal Records Book,, Record Book 2, Page 8, (26 July 1896). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S8704] Baptismal Record, Frances May Compton, Baptismal Records Book,, Record Book 2, Page 13, (5 September 1898). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S8706] Baptismal Record, Hubert Preston Compton, Baptismal Records Book,, Record Book 2, Page 16, (3 September 1900). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S8702] Baptismal Record, Arthur Stanley Compton, Baptismal Records Book,, Record Book 2, Page 20, (2 October 1902). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S8707] Baptismal Record, Jarvis Ambrose Compton, Baptismal Records Book,, Record Book 2, Page 23, (18 August 1904). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Muriel Cannon^1,2

F, #103613, b. 25 February 1901

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

26 Jun 2013

Birth*

Muriel Cannon was born on 25 February 1901 in New Brunswick, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of John M. Cannon and Asenath Anderson.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Muriel Cannon was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of John M. Cannon, in Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada

Citations

[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.
[S10025] Cemetery Marker, Bay View Cemetery, Harvey, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada, John M. Cannon family plot transcription; read by David A. Walker.

Nancy Cannon¹

F, #99339, b. 9 April 1831, d. 22 July 1909

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Sarah Horan¹ b. 1809, d. 10 Sep 1899

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

20 Dec 2019

Name Variation

Nancy Cannon is also known as Ann.^2,3

Birth*

She was born on 9 April 1831 in Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; her birth year was incorrectly recorded in the 1901 census as 1834.¹

She was the daughter of George Cannon and Sarah Horan.¹

Baptism

Nancy Cannon was baptized on 21 August 1831 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; the officiating clergyman was A.V.G. Wiggins.¹

Marriage*

She married William Brehaut in 1861.^4,5

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nancy Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Brehaut, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with William (age 49) were his wife Nancy/Ann Cannon (age 45), their children Ida (age 16), Elizabeth (age 14) & Frances (age 7), and Ann's mother, Sarah (Horan) Cannon (age 75). Ann and the lodger were dress makers.²

1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William Brehaut, his wife Ann/Nancy Cannon, their children Ida, Elizabeth & Frances, Ann's mother Sarah (Horan) Cannon, and an unrelated lodger.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nancy Cannon was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1891 in the household of William Brehaut, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with William (age 59) were his wife Nancy/Ann Cannon (age 57), their children Ida (age 26) & Frances (age 17) and Nancy's mother Sarah (Horan) Cannon. William was a carpenter, Ida a milliner. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William Brehaut, his wife Nancy Cannon, their children Ida, & Frances, and Nancy's mother Sarah (Horan) Cannon.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nancy Cannon was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Brehaut, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with William (age 69) were his wife Nancy Cannon (age 66), their daughter Frances (age 26) and her son William (age 6).⁷

1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William Brehaut, his wife Nancy Cannon, their daughter Frances, and her son William Brehaut.

Death*

Nancy Cannon died on 22 July 1909, at age 78, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

;
Obituary: "Brehaut, Mrs. William [nee Nancy Cannon]
Pioneer - 24 July 1909, page 8, col. 2

After an illness of nearly three months, borne with the gentleness and Christian patience that had characterized her life, Mrs. William Brehaut of this town passed to her rest on Thursday last. Deceased, formerly Miss Nancy Cannon, daughter of the late George and Mrs. Cannon, Lot 16, was 79 years of age and was one of the first settlers in Summerside. She was married 48 years ago and, with her husband, has resided here continuously since that time. She was an exemplary Christian, a kind neighbor and friend and a dutiful and devoted wife and mother.

She leaves to mourn besides her husband, three daughters, Mrs. H. T. McLeod, Brocton, Mass; Mrs. Bessie Campbell, Roxbury, Mass; and Mrs. Frances Baker, Boston, all of whom are at the old home in Summerside. One sister, Mrs. David Marks, Long River and one brother Alfred Cannon, Springhill, N.S., survive. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock to the People’s Cemetery, Summerside."^4,5

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40511,-63.77714

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Inscription: In / Memory of / Nancy Cannon / Wife of / William Brehaut / Died July 22, 1909 / ÆT. 79 | William Brehaut / Died / Aug. 27, 1914 / ÆT. 83.^4,5

Tombstone, Nancy Cannon (1831-1909), her husband William Brehaut (1831-1914). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Children of Nancy Cannon and William Brehaut

Ida Brehaut⁸ b. 1865
Elizabeth B. Brehaut² b. c 1867
Henry Havelock Brehaut⁹ b. Jul 1870, d. 20 Oct 1875
Annie Laura Brehaut⁹ b. Feb 1872, d. 4 Nov 1872
Frances Brehaut+¹⁰ b. 7 Jun 1874
Willie Brehaut¹¹ b. 1892, d. 5 Aug 1892

Citations

[S5308] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Nancy Cannon, , Church of England, Richmond, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Nancy Cannon.
[S8730] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Brehaut & Nancy/Ann Cannon household #94, 1881, digital copy of original image LAC microfilm reel C_13162, Page 22, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S14303] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Henry Havelock Brehaut tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Walker, 26 August 2019.
[S8578] Brehaut, Mrs. William (nee Nancy Cannon), Pioneer, Summerside, published 24 July 1909, page 8, col. 2. Hereinafter cited as Pioneer.
[S7519] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, William Brehaut & Nancy Cannon tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 30 June 2011.
[S8731] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Brehaut & Nancy/Ann Cannon household #31, 18 April 1891, digital copy of original image LAC microfilm reel T-6382, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8732] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Brehaut & Nancy/Ann Cannon household #99, 1901, digital copy of original image LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 10, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S7521] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Brehaut household #31, 18 April 1891, digital image of census page Roll T-6382, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S7520] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Brehaut household #99, 1901, digital image of census page Roll T-6428 to T-6556, Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S14305] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Willie Brehaut tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Walker, 26 August 2019.

Nathaniel Cannon¹

M, #96693, b. 1790, d. 18 November 1822

Family Explorer

Father

Charles Cannon¹ b. 4 Nov 1750, d. 1822

Mother

Keziah Davison¹ b. 30 Jul 1755, d. 1822

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Cannon & Hannah

Last Edited

16 Oct 2012

Birth*

Nathaniel Cannon was born in 1790.¹

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

Will*

Nathaniel Cannon left a will on 18 November 1822 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

; in his will Nathaniel made bequests to his parents, to Mary Lyons, wife of his brother Frederick, to Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick, brother in law Daniel Ramsay, senr., Lot 13, and Thomas C. Compton, St. Eleanors. Witnesses: Elizabeth Waite, George Waite, J. P. Sherlock. Probate was granted 4 December 1822. It would appear that Nathaniel never married as there is no mention of a wife or children.²

Death*

He died on 18 November 1822, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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Citations

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