Rasha Cannon, born 20 September 1771, Darlington, SC.,
died 12 June 1850, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
His tombstone reads:
Rasha Cannon, born September 20, 1771 in South Carolina.
He commenced life a penniless orphan, but by the constant
exercise of his indomitable energies, directed by a sound
and vigorous intellect, crowned his labors with abundant
success. This simple monument marks the spot where rest
the mortal remains of Rasha Cannon, an honest man, a Mason,
and a Christian. His consistency and prudence secured the
confidence and respect of his countrymen, and for nearly
1/4 century he filled important stations in the Councils
of his native state. He moved to this state in 1835, was
visited by the Graham Monster Death, which he met with
perfect composure June 12, 1850, near this sacred grave,
honored and beloved sure. R.I.P.
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