Hi, my name is Lorraine Anderson and I am researching my mother's family line
of Canty or Cantey. My brick wall, so to speak, is with my great great
grandfather Jasper Newton Cantey.....his name can be spelled either
way...with Canty or Cantey which is the latest version on records from 1900.
He was married twice, first to Susan Selena Shuman, they lived in Scotia,
SC.....the Hampton area...and had several children. She died, from what I
can tell, giving birth to the last child, John R. Cantey. He then married
Caroline Elizabeth Jones Lysaght and had more children, they moved from the
Hampton area to an area called Awendaw. This is now in Charleston County.
Jasper died in 1915 and no one seems to know who his parents are. I have
come across several records that state he was born in South Carolina, also
born in Scotia, South Carolina and one stating he was born in Georgia.
Scotia is not very far from the Georgia border. If anyone knows anything
about him, I would greatly appreciate their assistance. Below is the list
from Jasper's line. This list will only include Jasper and his two wives and
all children from both marriages.
Jasper Newton Cantey b. 1851 died 1915
married 1st Susan Selena Shuman, she is buried in Lebanon Cemetery Scotia, SC
married 2nd Caroline Elizabeth Jones Lysaght, she is buried Cantey Cemetery,
Awendaw, SC
children from both marriages:
Annie born 1873 no known information except she was in an orphanage
Thomas born 1876
John born 1879
Benjamin F. born 1871 died 1945 Palermo, CA....train accident....cremated
Oliver death 1935 burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Arthur Vincent born 1892 died 1936 burial Cantey Cemetery, Awendaw, SC
Lilly Belle death 1937, currently I am in contact with her daughter, Ann
My direct line runs from Arthur Vincent who was my great grandfather. Hope
this information hits home with someone who may be able to help.
Thanks,
Lorraine Anderson
1208 Oldwanus Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
LAnder3232(a)aol.com