| Home Surname List Name Index Email Us | Anna Laura Cann was born on 5 August 1917 in Chegoggin, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Harry Linden Cann and Annie L. Wyman. Spouse: Victor Rodney. Anna Laura Cann and Victor Rodney were married on 10 September 1939 in Port Maitland, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Children were: Brian Victor Rodney, Wayne Ralph Rodney. Anna Turner Cann was born on 24 June 1887. She died on 16 April 1889. Parents: William Gammell Cann and Molly . Annabella Eurie Cann was born on 3 October 1910. Parents: Edwin Gilbert Cann and Eurie Birking. Spouse: Hoy Gouge. Annabella Eurie Cann and Hoy Gouge were married in 1947. Anne Cann was born about 1650 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Parents: Sir Robert Cann of Crompton Green and Anne Popley. Spouse: Sir Robert Gunning. Anne Cann and Sir Robert Gunning were married. Spouse: Sir Dudley North. Anne Cann and Sir Dudley North were married in 1674. Anne Cann was born about 1650 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Parents: Richard Cann and Eleanor Grove. Spouse: Thomas Wilkins Esq.. Anne Cann and Thomas Wilkins Esq. were married. Anne "Annie" Cann was born about 1872 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Jesse Rice Cann and Harriet F. Magray. Spouse: Dr. E. E. Marshall DD. Anne Barbara Cann (private). Parents: Orestes West Cann and Jane Allen Horton. Spouse: William Frederick Peach. Children were: Edward William (Ted) Peach, David Alexander Peach. Anne Laura Cann was born about 1860 in Overton, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died on 3 July 1884. Parents: Samuel A. Cann and Martha Alice Wyman. Spouse: Adelbert H. Wyman. Anne Laura Cann and Adelbert H. Wyman were married on 5 January 1882 in Yarmouth Baptist Church, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. G. Godspeed. Children were: Harold Wyman. Anne Pauline Cann (private). Parents: Howard Elmer Cann and Alice Virginia Swann. Spouse: Dr. Eugene J. Wolski. Children were: Eugene Joseph Wolski, Edward Stephan Wolski, Catherine Virginia Wolski, Michael Paul Wolski. Annie Cann was born in October 1880 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Edric L. Cann and Harriet Amelia Tedford. Annie Cann was born in 1899. She died in 1900. Parents: Luther Napoleon Cann and Mary Bettie Susan Franklin. Annie Cann was born about 1902. Parents: Horace Cann and Rebecca Jane Crosby. Annie Cann (private). Parents: Clyde Ray Cann and Laurena (Ena) Hatfield. Annie Eliza Cann was born in 1849. She died in 1874. Her given name has also been found as Eliza Anne. Parents: Josiah Cann and Abigail (Nabby) Durkee. Spouse: Amos H. Baker. Annie Eliza Cann and Amos H. Baker were married on 21 August 1866 in Yarmouth Baptist Church, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. Henry Angell. Annie Hibbard Cann was born on 9 July 1873 in Hebron, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died on 10 May 1954. Parents: Alden Cann and Amanda M. Shaw. Spouse: Charles Austin Porter. Annie Hibbard Cann and Charles Austin Porter were married on 17 August 1897 in Hebron Baptist Church, Hebron, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. J. W. Tingley. Annie M. Cann was born in 1882 in Brazil Lake, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died in 1905. Parents: Coleman Cann and Florence Deward. Spouse: Austin Locke Crosby. Annie M. Cann and Austin Locke Crosby were married on 25 April 1900 in Ohio Baptist Church, Ohio, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. J. H. Saunders. Annie Marie Cann was born in 1842. She died in 1842. Parents: Daniel Spencer Cann and Anna Hawkins Roop. Annie Maude Cann was born on 11 March 1859 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She an active supporter of the WCTU. She died on 13 February 1931 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Annie was buried on 15 February 1931 in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was buried in lot A, site 49. Parents: Capt. Hugh Dane Cann and Joanna Hunter Lovitt. Spouse: Capt. George Brown Cann. Annie Maude Cann and Capt. George Brown Cann were married on 5 April 1893 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. In addition to husband and wife, they were also second cousins. Children were: Douglas Edgar Cann. Arabella Hunter Cann was born in 1845. She died on 21 September 1846. She was buried after 21 September 1846 in Old Beaver River Church Cemetery, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Capt. Harvey Cann and Susanna Killam. Arabella Hunter Cann was born about 1864 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her given name has also been found as Isabella, but this is thought to be incorrect. Parents: Capt. J. Harvey Cann and Elizabeth A. Churchill. Spouse: William Dudman Killam MP. Arabella Hunter Cann and William Dudman Killam MP were married on 24 January 1884 in Yarmouth Methodist Church, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. W. H. Heartz. Children were: Isaak Walton Killam, Elizabeth Killam, Constance Killam. Arabella Hunter "Belle" Cann was born on 1 September 1880 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Her birthdate has also been found as 1 Sep 1879. Her given name has also been found as Belle, but Arabella is believed to be correct. Parents: Stayley Brown Cann and Lydia Ann Etherington. Spouse: J. Edgar Dixon. Arabella Hunter "Belle" Cann and J. Edgar Dixon were married on 18 July 1905. Capt. Archibald E. Cann was born on 29 October 1854 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. According to the 1930 U. S. Federal Census of his son Archibald, he was born on a British ship at sea, but on his own 1920 Census entry it indicates Canada, and the 1930 entry indicates England. One source states he is "from Maine," but no indication that he was born there. Have also found a birthdate of 9 Oct 1854. His 1930 U. S. Federal Census entry indicates his age as 76, which would make his year of birth 1854. He he was on the three-masted barque Brothers from 1872 to 7 October 1878. From 24 January 1873 to 31 January 1873 he was an in port in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. From 15 March 1873 to 23 April 1873 Archibald was an in port in Havana, Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba. On 4 June 1873 he was an in port in Sagua La Grande, Villa Clara, Cuba. From 17 June 1873 to 3 July 1873 he was an in port in New York, New York. On 24 June 1873 Archibald was a signed on as a member of the crew as an ordinary seaman on the Brothers in New York, New York. He joined the crew this date, Captained by Edgar Jenkins. Managing Owner of the ship was Archibald's father Lyman, but it could not be determined from available information why he was only then joining the crew since he apparently had already been on the ship for at least six months or more. On 21 August 1873 he was an in port in Cork, Cork County, Ireland. From 9 October 1873 to 21 October 1873 he was an in port in New York, New York. About December 1873 Archibald was a promoted to Bosun on the Brothers. From 20 December 1873 to 6 January 1874 he was an in port in London, London, England. From 3 March 1874 to 25 March 1874 he was an in port in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina. On 9 June 1874 Archibald was an in port in Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia. From 16 June 1874 to 13 July 1874 he was an in port in Oulu, Oulu Lääni, Finland. From 14 August 1874 to 31 August 1874 he was an in port in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. From 13 October 1874 to 21 November 1874 Archibald was an in port in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina. From 26 December 1874 to 18 December 1874 he was an in port in Dublin, Ireland. He gained his Masters Certificate on 4 October 1877 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada. His Masters Certificate was number OC1065. Between 4 October 1877 and 3 November 1877 Archibald was a serving on the barque Addie H. Cann until the launching of his first ship as Master. On 3 November 1877 he was a Master of the Brothers. From 12 November 1877 to 29 March 1878 he was an in port in Dublin, Ireland. From 21 April 1878 to 11 May 1878 Archibald was an in port in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. From 21 June 1878 to 5 July 1878 he was an in port in Galway, Galway, Scotland. On 7 October 1878 he was an on board to become the first Master of the newly-built 3-masted barque Fanny L. Cann in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He became Master of the ship on this date. The Fanny L. Cann, as with his previous ship, was owned by his father. She was built in Port Clyde, Nova Scotia in 1878, with two decks and three masts; was 162 feet long, 35 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water and with 797 gross or 694 net tonnage. On 8 October 1878 Archibald was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. From 18 October 1878 to 26 October 1878 he was an in port in New York, New York. From 9 December 1878 to 24 December 1878 he was an in port in Dunkerque, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. From 3 March 1879 to 12 March 1879 Archibald was an in port in Baltimore, Maryland. From 18 April 1879 to 7 May 1879 he was an in port in Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, France. From 5 July 1879 to 15 August 1879 he was an in port in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. From 26 September 1879 to 16 October 1879 Archibald was an in port in Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. From 24 November 1879 to 19 December 1879 he was an in port in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. From 31 January 1880 to 13 February 1880 he was an in port in Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. From 1 April 1880 to 3 April 1880 Archibald was an in port in Ardrossan, Ayrshire, Scotland. From 8 May 1880 to 9 June 1880 he was an in pour in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. From 7 July 1880 to 26 July 1880 Archibald was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Dublin, Ireland. On 9 September 1880 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada. From 13 September 1880 to 27 September 1880 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. From 13 November 1880 to 7 December 1880 Archibald was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland. From 21 February 1881 to 22 March 1881 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Baltimore, Maryland. From 25 April 1881 to 10 May 1881 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland. From 7 July 1881 to 19 July 1881 Archibald was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada. From 18 August 1881 to 26 August 1881 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. From 28 October 1881 to 14 December 1881 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Baltimore, Maryland. From 16 December 1881 to 11 January 1882 Archibald was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Norfolk, Virginia. From 4 February 1882 to 17 March 1882 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. From 13 May 1882 to 1 June 1882 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. From 5 July 1882 to 20 July 1882 Archibald was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in London, London, England. From 8 September 1882 to 25 October 1882 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. On 6 December 1882 he was a Master of the Fanny L. Cann in Dublin, Ireland. Archibald lived in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada before 1886. He lived in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon about 1886. He immigrated in 1888 to America. Archibald was naturalized in 1889. Information from his 1920 and 1930 U. S. Census enties give no location for naturalization, though it is believed to be in the vicinity of Oregon since that is where he resided and worked at the time. 1920 Census indicates naturalization in 1889. Before 1892 he was a seaman on various vessels in Oregon. He coasted for a short time on the Atlantic and then entered the deep water service, where he soon advanced to the quarterdeck. He served for a while on bar tugs, and was later master of a number of small steamers running out of Astoria. He was also in charge of a pilot schooner stationed off the mouth of the Columbia River until given command of a lightship. In 1892 he was a Captain of the lightship "Columbia River No. 50" in Oregon. He was given the first command of the first lightship on the Pacific Coast, the "Columbia River No. 50," built by the Union Iron Works of San Francisco. It was placed in service off the mouth of the Columbia River in 1892 for the safety of shipping entering and leaving the Columbia River and surrounding Pacific coast. Archibald appeared in the census in 1920 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. In 1920 he was an a Master Mariner for a shipping company. He appeared in the census in 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. He lived as shown in the same household with his daughter Myrtle and her husband. In 1930 Archibald was an a Ship's Captain for an oil company. He died on 29 April 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. His obituary indicates he was "from Astoria, Oregon but he was known to be residing with his daughter Myrtle and her husband at least in 1930 or later. He was buried about 2 May 1934. According to his obituary, his funeral was "at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, May 2d" and handled by "Grays, Divisadero street at Post with interment private." In view of the fact he spent nearly all his life on board ships or otherwise near the sea, it is thought that this would indicate he may have been buried at sea but this is has not been documented. Parents: Capt. Lyman Cann and Sarah McLaren Locke. Spouse: Ada G. Murphy. Ada G. Murphy and Capt. Archibald E. Cann were married on 15 May 1880 in Yarmouth Methodist Church, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. John Latham. Their marriage date has also been found as 1876. Spouse: Leona W. Cronk. Leona W. Cronk and Capt. Archibald E. Cann were married on 7 July 1889 in Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon. Date and place of marriage have also been found as 27 March 1889 in Astoria, Oregon. His obituary dated 1 May 1934 indicates one named "Mrs. J. Jacobs of Salem, Oregon," and it is believed to be referring to one of the daughters indicated in this family, either Florence or Leona, but it could not be determined which one with any certainty. Children were: Archibald Estes (Archie) Cann, Leona E. Cann, Florence P. Cann, Myrtle G. Cann, Lester Cann. Archibald Estes "Archie" Cann was born on 31 January 1890 in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon. Have also found his birthdate shown as 30 Jan 1890, but this is contrary to all other information found anywhere. In 1917 he was a member of Yukon Gold staff at the company headquarters in Guggieville, Yukon Territory, Canada. He lived Sixth & Duke Streets in Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada after 1917. In 1920 Archie was an a mechanic in Seattle, King County, Washington. In 1930 he was a sporting goods salesman. He lived in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon on 29 April 1934. Archie died on 29 November 1973 in Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon. He was buried after 29 November 1973 in Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon. Parents: Capt. Archibald E. Cann and Leona W. Cronk. Spouse: Chevaki Horania Nicholas. Chevaki Horania Nicholas and Archibald Estes "Archie" Cann were married on 27 June 1917 in Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada. They were married at 8:30 PM in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hosking. The wedding was presided over by Rev. Arthur Ross of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and she was given away by her brother Conrad. They appeared in the census in 1920 in Seattle, King County, Washington. They were divorced. Children were: Archibald Evans (Archie) Cann, Bryce Irving Cann. Spouse: Carrie Belle Hathaway. Carrie Belle Hathaway and Archibald Estes "Archie" Cann were married. They appeared in the census in 1930 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Also living in the same household was her mother, and her daughter Kathleen by her previous marriage. They lived in Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon in November 1973. Archibald Evans "Archie" Cann was born on 16 June 1918 in Saint Mary's Hospital, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. Born 7:12 PM, and delivered by Dr. Norman E. Culbertson. He lived in Seattle, King County, Washington after 1919. He arrived with his mother. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Seattle, King County, Washington. Archie appeared in the census in 1930 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. He is shown as living with his mother and brother. From 1938 to 1945 he was a merchant seaman. He served in the military during World War II in the United States Coast Guard between 11 August 1944 and 11 April 1945. The period of time here is what is listed on his discharge papers, but he served in the Merchant Marine during World War II from 1937 to 1945, and thus was a Coast Guard veteran. Archie lived at 2360 Samaritan Place in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California before 10 November 2003. He died of lung cancer and the effects of aging on 10 November 2003 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California. He was cremated after 10 November 2003. Parents: Archibald Estes (Archie) Cann and Chevaki Horania Nicholas. Spouse: Louise Evelyn Oliver. Louise Evelyn Oliver and Archibald Evans "Archie" Cann were married on 30 August 1941 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Louise & Archie eloped, but no further marriage information is known. Children were: MSgt David Evans Cann USMC (Ret.), Cheryl Louise Cann, Leslie Diane Cann. Arnold Augustus Cann was born in 1905. He lived in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts about 1921. After 1921 he was an an apprentice carpenter with an uncle named Will in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. Arnold died on 16 January 1997. Parents: George L. Cann and Elsie May Clarke. Spouse: Gladys . Gladys and Arnold Augustus Cann were married in 1923. They were divorced before 1932. Children were: Richard Cann. Spouse: Evelyn Calahan. Evelyn Calahan and Arnold Augustus Cann were married in 1932. Spouse: Florence Mae Morris. Florence Mae Morris and Arnold Augustus Cann were married in 1944. They lived the rest of their lives in Essex, Essex County, Massachusetts after 1944. Children were: Marlene Mae Cann, Dr. Arnold Augustus (Arnie) Cann Jr.. Dr. Arnold Augustus "Arnie" Cann Jr. (private). Parents: Arnold Augustus Cann and Florence Mae Morris. Spouse: Helene Ann Hilger. Children were: Adam Thomas Cann, Michael Morris Cann. Arnold J. Cann was born on 23 January 1893 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Charles A. Cann and Harriet S. Lewis. Arthur Cann was born (date unknown). Parents: George Lewis Cann and Della Mae Hurd. Arthur Douglas Cann (private). Parents: Charles Ted Cann and Ruth Garvey. Spouse: Claire Jorden. Children were: Arthur Jorden Cann. Arthur George James "Archie" Cann was born on 12 August 1850 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. His date of birth has also been found as 16 Apr 1856. He owned a carving business called Doane & Cann in 1875. Some of his carvings were seen in the Wesley Methodist Church in Milton. He owned a meat business called Burrell & Cann on 6 December 1877. This was co-owned with W. J. G. Burrell. The business was turned over to Arthur alone on Jun 6 1878. Archie an appointed School Commissioner between 1903 and 1910 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died in 1925. He was buried in 1925 in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Capt. Joseph H. Cann and Harriet B. Brown. Spouse: Mary G. Olive. Mary G. Olive and Arthur George James "Archie" Cann were married on 17 February 1875 in Yarmouth Wesleyan Church, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. Leonard Gates. Children were: Josephine Henrietta Cann, Weldon Roy Cann, James Arthur Cann, Ivan Douglas Cann. Arthur Gould Cann was born on 30 March 1918. He died before 1994. He enjoyed baseball, basketball and swimming. Parents: James Arthur Cann and Marion Helen Murphy Gould. Spouse: Jennie Kirkell. Jennie Kirkell and Arthur Gould Cann were married in 1960 in Saint Matthews Church, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Arthur H. Cann was born about 1900. Parents: Frederick J. Cann and Kate Helmuth. Arthur John Cann was born in 1907. His date of birth has also been found as 1902. He died on 21 February 1908. His date of death has also been found as 24 Feb 1908. He was buried on 25 February 1908 in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was buried in lot A, site 47. Parents: Weldon Roy Cann and Blanche Woodworth Corning. Arthur Jorden Cann (private). Parents: Arthur Douglas Cann and Claire Jorden. Arthur Poor Cann was born on 27 August 1867 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He died in 1954. Parents: Alden Cann and Amanda M. Shaw. Spouse: Ella Angivine. Ella Angivine and Arthur Poor Cann were married on 28 July 1892. Arthur Ross "Art" Cann (private). Parents: Calvin Ford Cann and Amelia Elsie Fevens. Spouse: Glenna Kathleen Alexander. Children were: Scott Alexander Cann, Coleen Glenna Cann. Arthur Samuel Cann was born on 3 January 1948. He died on 13 January 1976. Parents: Samuel Kitchener (Sam) Cann and Muriel Louise Porter. Spouse: Diane White. Diane White and Arthur Samuel Cann were married in June 1970. Children were: Heather Leanne Cann. Arthur Woodward Cann was born on 10 January 1880 in Overton, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died on 4 December 1944 in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Samuel A. Cann and Martha Alice Wyman. Spouse: Blanche Jane Foote. Blanche Jane Foote and Arthur Woodward Cann were married on 20 March 1902 in Pembroke Shore Baptist Church, South Pembroke, Nova Scotia, Canada. They were married by Rev. John Miles. Children were: Olive Blanche Cann, Gerald Arthur Cann, Margaret Letitia Cann, Calvin Ford Cann, Adelaide Laura Cann, Bernice Fannie Cann, Clara Ruth Cann, Edith Cavell Cann, Samuel Kitchener (Sam) Cann, Neva Mae Cann. Artilla Porter Cann was born on 29 August 1886 in Nova Scotia, Canada. She died on 24 July 1905. She was buried on 24 July 1905 in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was buried in lot AE, site 12. Her first name has also been found as Atilla. Parents: Capt. Thomas Edward Cann and Harriet A. (Hattie) Allen. Asa Russel Cann was born on 6 November 1885 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: John Rice Cann and Catherine F. Killam. Audrey Pearl Cann (private). Parents: Lloyd Cann and Mary Allen. Spouse: Chester Newell Harding. Augustine Cann was born in 1755 in Black Marsh Farm, Delaware. Parents: John Cann and Mary Pennington. Augustus Cann was born in 1783 in Delaware. He died in 1868 in Cecil County, Maryland. Parents: John Cann and Jane . Spouse: Jane Brown. Children were: John Cann. Augustus Cann was born in 1810 in Delaware. He died in Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey. Parents: John Cann II and Catherine . Spouse: Alice Brogan. Alice Brogan and Augustus Cann were married in 1831 in Asbury Methodist Church, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. Spouse: Ann Crispin. Ann Crispin and Augustus Cann were married in 1833 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. Capt. Augustus R. Cann was born on 15 November 1854 in Milton, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He owned the ship Tsernogora after 1877. He wasa co-owner and Captain of the ship of 1,252 tons, and built in 1877. The other owners were John and James J. Lovitt, the estate of T. B. Flint, Dennis C. Weston, George G. Sanderson, George H. Guest, et. al. He retired in 1885 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He retired from the sea, and then went into business in Yarmouth. Augustus owned C. C. Richards & Company from 1885 to 1905 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He entered into partnership with his brother-in-law. This firm purchased the famous "Minards Linament" from W. J. Nelson of Bridgewater. They began its manufacture in Yarmouth at the rear of the store on Hawthorne Street. The business was sold in 1905 to L. C. Gardner & Company. He an unsuccessful candidate for Town Council in 1890 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He an unsuccessful candidate for Town Council in 1893 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Augustus was elected as Town Councilman in 1896 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was elected as Town Councilman in 1899 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He owned the Minards Linament Company after 1905 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. After selling their previous business in 1905, they formed Minards Linament and Augustus Cann was President. They later moved their plant to Lovitt Street, and opened a branch in Saint John's, Newfoundland. Sales increased and spread across Canada. It is known now (1999) as "The King of Pain," and is still manufactured in Ontario. Augustus was elected as Mayor in 1915 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died on 11 March 1918 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. His date of death has also been found as 10 Mar 1918. He was buried on 14 March 1918 in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was buried in lot K, site 28. Parents: Lyman C. Cann and Elizabeth Hibbard. Spouse: Annie B. Trefry. Annie B. Trefry and Capt. Augustus R. Cann were married on 15 September 1877 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Barbara Lynn Cann (private). Parents: William Lewis Cann IV and Carol Anita Eaton. Barbara Patricia Cann was born on 21 May 1944 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died on 9 November 1944 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was buried on 11 November 1944 in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was buried in lot R, site 49 but the gravestone only was later moved to lot Q, site 33. Parents: Keith Bradford Cann and Margaret Chipman (Peggy) McKay. Beatrice Estelle Cann was born on 21 July 1883. She died on 4 April 1909. She was buried on 6 April 1909 in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was buried in lot AE, site 12. Parents: Capt. Thomas Edward Cann and Harriet A. (Hattie) Allen. Beatrice J. Cann was born on 25 February 1889 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Parents: Charles A. Cann and Harriet S. Lewis. Belle Cann was born about 1839. Parents: Capt. Josiah Cann and Sophia MacKenna. Spouse: Hitchens. Belle Cann and Hitchens were married. |