I would ask my great, great grandparents, James and Juretta ? Cannon to
join us for a Thanksgiving meal! James was born in Laurens Co., SC about
1797/98. I would ask him about his family and parents.
There is evidence of a William Cannon in Laurens Co., SC at the time of
his birth whom I believe to be his father, and another William Cannon was in
Laurens Co. about 1763/65 whom I think may be his grandfather. He applied
for bounty after arriving by ship, but I can't find a passenger's list of
the ship I think he came here on. I would ask Grandpa James about these two
men and to tell me all about his family. Juretta (Rita) was born about
1809, but I can't determine her maiden name, so I would ask her about her
family and their surnames. I would also ask where their ancestors came
from to the USA and about a family bible and who was it given to.
These answers would certainly break some brick walls for me!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Joyce
"Worry looks around, sorry looks back, Faith looks up."
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