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- [S94] Sevier County, Tennessee Census, family 649 page 432b, line 17, 30 Sep 1850.
ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/census/tn/sevier/1850/pg0421a.txt
- [S112] Census, 1850.
Name: William H Cannon
Event: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Sevier county, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Marital Status:
Race (Original):
Race (Expanded):
Birthplace: Tennessee
Estimated Birth Year: 1817
Dwelling House Number: 650
Family Number: 650
Line Number: 17
NARA Publication Number: M432
NARA Roll Number: 895
Film Number: 444851
Digital Folder Number: 004206053
Image Number: 00148
Household Gender Age Birthplace
William Cannon M 75 Virginia
William H Cannon M 33 Tennessee
Mary Cannon F 21 Virginia
Betty Cannon F 0 Tennessee
- [S112] Census, 1900.
Name: William H Cannon
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 142 Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Birth Date: Mar 1817
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Race or Color (Standardized): White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Years Married:
Estimated Marriage Year:
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Page: 9
Sheet Letter: B
Family Number: 168
Reference Number: 89
Film Number: 1241596
Digital Folder Number: 004118730
Image Number: 00050
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head William H Cannon M 83 Tennessee
Daughter Elisabeth D Cannon F 50 Tennessee
Boarder Joda Whaley F 17 Tennessee
- [S142] Newspaper Article, 24 Jul 1901.
CANNON. Wm. H. Cannon, whose death was mentioned last week, was born March 12, 1817, in the very room in which he died Tuesday morning, July 16th, 1901. When the war of the rebellion broke our in 1861 he was a prominent and successful merchant, farmer, having a stock of goods valued at $10,000, several slaves valued at a thousand dollars each and unlimited credit with the wholesalers of the east. He linked his fortunes with the seceding states. His store and contents went up in flames. His slaves were freed, and when after the close of that bloody conflict, he returned home, he found nothing left but his farm and was compelled to start life anew. But with his characteristic industry and business tact he set to work to adapt himself to the new surroundings and was soon again in good circumstances. Mr. Cannon was twice married and both companions dieing early. He leaves two children, Miss Bettie Cannon, who has made her home with her father and giving him every needed attention through all his declining years, and J. G. Cannon who is well known to our readers as a high-toned gentleman and a successful farmer and trader. Mr. Cannon was one of the most beneficent gentleman of his time, as will be attested by many people who have been the recipients of his beneficence. While a gentleman of refinement and culture, and in favor of morality, he never made a profession of religion until the spring of 1900, when he joined the M. E. Church, South. No one doubts the genuineness of his conversion and many friends rejoice that having left these low grounds of sorrow, he has gone to a brighter, better world above. A solemn and impressive service was held at the residence Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. W. W. Pyott, who was assisted by Revs. Mr. Wallace and D. F. Manly, after which the remains were viewed by many sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends. He was buried in the Trundle Cemetery near Boyd's Creek, the ritual service of the M. E. Church South, being performed by Rev. W. W. Pyott. The grave was covered with beautiful flowers and relatives and friends turned sorrowfully away. He left his impress upon his country and we feel that the world is better for his having lived in it.
- [S34] In the Shadow of the Smokies, Smoky Mountain Historical Society, (1993), 264.
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 41778275).
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