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James CANNON Mary Polly LONG
Possible, birth location Isle of Man, dates and parents have
no proof they are only possible parents and dates. James born about 1756-1761
Ireland, James migrated to America prior to the American Revolution at age 15.
believed to have been born 1759. After entry he became a tanner's apprentice for
about two years. About 1776 he join the Continental Army. That would mean he
came to America in 1774. While in the Continental Army he was commissioned a 1st
Lieutenant for meritorious conduct, and placed under immediate command of
General George Washington. At the close of the war he moved to Shermans Valley,
Ligonier, PA. In early 1780 he married Mary "Polly" LONG at Shermans Valley,
Perry, PA. They lived in Ligonier, Westmoreland, PA. James was found on 1790
Census Westmoreland, PA, with 2 sons 1 daughter. They moved abt 1795 to
Red Bank, OH. Then settled in Butler or Warren County, Where he built and
operated tannery for 4 years. 1799 James reportedly bought a Farm near Franklin,
OH. Where he lived until 1806. Found on 1800 NW Territory Ohio Census. Then
About 1806 the Family moved to what is now Shelby County, Ohio then it was part
of Miami County. The family lived at various farms finally settling in 1815, in
the Village of Hardin, Clinton Township, Shelby,OH. 1815 James moved his Family
to section 28, Turtle Creek, Shelby, OH. near the present site of Harding,
Shelby, OH. He is again found on 1820 Shelby, OH. Census. He is credited with
the distinction of being the 1st white man with his family to settle where the
site of Sidney, Shelby, OH. is today. In 1918 he was again listed on the tax
list as a proprietor, possibly returned to tanning. James is listed on 1820
Shelby, OH. Census. His family had moved several times before settling. Must
check 1800, 1810 1820 Census Records James is said to have died in
hardin, Clinton, Shelby, OH in 1828. And is buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Hardin,
Shelby, OH. Mary "Polly" LONG died 1825 while visiting her sons James II
Richard in LaPorte, IN.
Thank You
Most Grateful
--- Donald Cannon
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