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Cannon Family History
Cannon Genealogy & Family TreeCannon is an Irish name from Tirconnell, Ireland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic word cano which means "wolf cub." Alternately, it may refer to someone who worked at a church, from the Latin canon meaning "rule." The first known relative--Reginald Canun--was recorded in 1177. Roots for this name can also be found in England and Scotland.
Other spellings include "O'Cannon," "Cannan," "Cannen," "Cannin," "MacCannan," "McCannan," "MacCannon," and "McCannon." Notable people with the surname include American actress Dyan Cannon (Heaven Can Wait, Deathtrap, Revenge of the Pink Panther), American football player Anthony Cannon (Detroit Lions, Toronto Argonauts), American politician Maria Cannon (first female senator in the United States), and American performer Nick Cannon (America's Got Talent, Underclassman, Incredible Crew). The first Cannons to come to America were Edward and Ann Cannon in Virginia in 1646.
Cannon Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Adelaide Rosette Cannon -- --, 1878 March 30, 1973 North Carolina
- Martin Luther Cannon -- --, 1885 October 30, 1952 North Carolina
- Margaret Cannon -- --, 1851 September 0, 1935
- Sarah Elizabeth Cannon -- --, 1823 March 26, 1887 Washington
- Sarah A Cannon -- --, 1796 March 16, 1858 South Carolina
Cannon Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Ardecy Cannon -- --, 1858 January 31, 1899 Alabama
- Newton Cannon -- --, 1817 December 0, 1855 Tennessee
- Russell Cannon -- --, 1753 December 0, 1824 Virginia
- Elizabeth Cannon -- --, 1694 December 0, 1741 Virginia
- Mabel Clarabelle Cannon -- --, 1889 January 5, 1964
