Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
NameCANNON, James 
, 9G Grandfather
, 9G GrandfatherBirth Date14 Sep 1645
Birth PlaceYorkshire, England
Death Date4 Sep 1711 Age: 65
Death PlaceDorchester County, Maryland
FlagsImmigrant, Redd Line
Alias/AKA“‘Nanticoke
Misc. Notes
James "Nanticoke" Cannon was a planter. He was called "Nanticoke" because of the property he lived near and owned on Nanticoke Island and the Nanticoke River. Another James Cannon was a contemporary called "Island" James Cannon.
The first mention in the new world of "Nanticoke" James is 4 August 1683 when he signed as a witness to the will of John Taylor.
In 1712, "Nanticoke died leaving widow and 9 children including son James. An inventory of his will includes "old books" and "spectacles" thus indicating that he was a literate man. In addition to other properties, he owned 112 acres of forest on Nanticoke called "Ickford".
The first mention in the new world of "Nanticoke" James is 4 August 1683 when he signed as a witness to the will of John Taylor.
In 1712, "Nanticoke died leaving widow and 9 children including son James. An inventory of his will includes "old books" and "spectacles" thus indicating that he was a literate man. In addition to other properties, he owned 112 acres of forest on Nanticoke called "Ickford".
Spouses
1RICHARDS, Mary Sarah , 9G Grandmother
, 9G GrandmotherBirth Date13 Jun 1655
Birth PlaceWarwickshire, England
Death Date8 Sep 1713 Age: 58
Death PlaceDorchester County, Maryland
FlagsImmigrant, Redd Line
ChildrenSarah Richards
James (~1686-1751)