Canton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Canton of Pembrokeshire, Wales

Sheila — 31 May 2005 8:19:03 GMT

Seeking any descendants of CANTON from Pembrokeshire, Wales. My own line goes back to Martletwy, Pembs 17th century.

Canton's from Watson, Minnesota

MNGenWeb — 22 Mar 2007 5:21:58 GMT

Johannes and Anne Kanten had four children that left Hadeland, Norway. Three boys Peter, Edward, Thomas and one daughter Mary. Mary may have kept the Kanten spelling and settled in Boston, MA. The boys settled around Watson, Minnesota. There were already Kanten's in the area so they changed their names to Canton. Edward Canton married Clara Schiager from Canton, SD. They had five children:
Morris (died young)
Gerda (married Herman Norland from Cylinder, Iowa)
Paul (married Pearl Torgerson)
Edward S. (married Rita Schield then Sigfrid Sommers)
Coyla (married Irvin Andrews).
Irvin was my dad's uncle. My parents now live on their farm near Watson, MN. Irvin and Coyla never had any children so I am taking over Coyla Canton's family tree. I have an article on Edward Canton and his brother Peter from History of Chippewa County, MN 1993. Any descendents out there?

THOMAS CANTON

Bonna — 31 May 2005 1:48:56 GMT

My Father was Bruce Allen Canton.He was born to Ethel Stewart ( I don't know if she and Thomas were married ),and was given the name Canton...because Thomas is his Father.I only want to build a family tree,just to know about my family..we are blood.If you have any info,PLEASE,PLEASE,let me know.Thank You.

Arthur Canton

cbothner — 6 Jan 2006 6:09:04 GMT

Ellen
I am still searching for Canton relatives. Talked to Bob quite awhile ago and then had to drop search for awhile. Is Bob still at e-mail address you gave me. We now know Arthur's father was Albert M. Canton. His father was Peder H. Canton (Kanten) born in Norway. That is where I am stuck. Do you have any info?
Cindy

Earl/Earle Keith Canton

ajsgrammy20041 — 24 Jul 2005 5:54:11 GMT

Looking for a Keith Canton, that lived in Costa Mesa, California in 1963 through 1965 or 1966. I know he also live in Terra Haute, Ind., for a period of time, His wife's name was Karen, and he had 2 son's that I know of. My son is trying to locate him, but didn't know how to go about it, so thought I would try to help him out. Any one with any information on Keith, please get in touch with me at ajsgrammy2004@yahoo.com and I will get the message to my son. Thank you.

David L. Spelmen & Maggie Canton - April 15, 1880

phbadave — 30 Apr 2005 12:09:25 GMT

I have been asked to list the family record from the Bible:

Marriages
David L. Spelmen & Maggie Canton - April 15, 1880
Patrick Shea & Julia Shea - Sept. 8, 1857
John T. Shea & Margaret D. Halfrine (I think hard to read) - Nov. 25, 1895

Births:
Lawrence Spelmen - September 18, 1881
James Shea - July 19, 1858
Michael Shea - September 1, 1859
William Shea - January 14, 1861
Patrick Shea - December 2, 1870
John T. Shea - April 8, 1872
Michael Sullivan - September 8, 1858

Deaths
Laurence Spelmen - September ??, 1881
Julia Shea - March 14, 1866
Catharine Shea - February 8, 1866
Patrick Shea - January 31, 1872
Abigail A. Connell - November 28, 1892
Luterick Shea Jr. - July 28, 1896
John T. Shea - September 16, 1901

Above information provided by a friend who has transcribed this from a family bible.

Christ J. Canton, Minnesota

Ellen Rigsby — 21 May 2002 5:52:41 GMT

Looking for information on Christ J. Canton dob-1891 in Minnesota.
His wife, Mathilda Dahl- dob-1889 in Wisconsin
Names of at least some of their children:
1.Sophia- dob, 1910 born in Wisconsin
2.Ernest- dob, 1915 born in Wisconsin
3.Irene- dob, born in Minnesota
4.Lucy-dob, about 1919 or so born in Minnesota
They were found to be living in Morris county, Minnesota in 1920.
Any info. at all will be appreciated.
Thanks!
Ellen

Canton-Sedalia/Kansas City, MO

Nerosmom — 31 May 2005 1:37:19 GMT

John Canton married Ada May Baxter abt 1897. They lived in Sedalia, MO during the period 1910-1926 then moved to Kansas City. They had ten children: Alma, Mabel, Robert, Mitch, Bill, Alice (my mom), Audrey, Harry, Frank & Betty Jean. I've been searching for both my grandparents' lines and have not had any success in locating them so any help is appreciated.

Antonia Leiva Canton or Mary Canton

manuelcanton — 19 Jun 2005 3:34:30 GMT

Looking for relatives of Antonia Leiva Salmeron born in Spain around 1897. Married Manuel Canton and immigrated to the U.S. on 02/22/21 aboard the Antonio Lopez. They had a child Mary Canton around 1922.

Helen Florence Canton/Sterrett m. Latham

Leslie_Thomas119 — 2 Aug 2006 5:43:25 GMT

Helen Florence Canton was adopted in 1893-4 at the age of 8-9 years by William H. and Mary E. Grismer STERRETT in Evansville, Indiana. She lived out her life in Chicago Illinois and was married for a time to Garnet Latham. She had five children. Helen was my grandmother. She professed to be Cherokee Indian... stating to me when I was a child that her father was Shawnee and Irish and her mother was Cherokee. It is assumed that her parents died perhaps during a Tuberculosis epidemic in Vanderburg County Indiana. The curious factor is that the marriage between William and Mary Sterrett didn't take place until 7/5/1894. Would like to find all the missing pieces of Helen's life. Thanks, Leslie

Cantons from Wales

MCanton2207 — 31 May 2005 8:21:27 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone with any information on people called Canton originating from Wales.

Sally CANTON / Edmund COLLINS

robbintina — 26 Dec 2002 3:52:55 GMT

Sally Canton married Edmund Collins 9 Apr 1800 in Mason Co., KY.

Is there anyone researching this family? Who were Edmund Collins' parents? Descendant's of Edmund & Sally Canton Collins?

Canton/cantor holland/lithuania/england/carribean.

Valerie Simpson — 15 Nov 2002 3:18:50 GMT

My Canton Male is now Pictured on www.ancientfaces.com under the surname Canton. Please look if you are tracing Cantons or Cantors..........He maybe a missing link between your family and ours.

Henry George Canton

V Simpson — 19 Jun 2005 3:37:18 GMT

Has anyone got my grandfather-in-law in their family tree? He was born in 1968 ?. Travelled to USA in 1909 (fact). Died In Jamaica 1927. (fact)

John (d. 1829) & Rebecca Brigg Canton; Bermuda

Vicki Embrey — 31 May 2005 1:30:17 GMT

Looking for any information about John Canton, native of Bermuda, who died March 3, 1829 in a schooner accident there leaving a wife and 6 children. His wife was Rebecca Briggs. I understand that he may be a descendant of Samuel Canton who immigrated to Bermuda from Wales. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Julia F. Canton in NJ

vlembrey — 1 Jun 2002 1:30:29 GMT

Julia F. Canton b. ca. 1815 in the Bahamas or West Indies married William F. Martin. They had several children, one of which was Alfred Dean Martin, b. 1847 in NJ. They lived in VanVorst, NJ in 1850. Any information about this couple would be greatly appreciated.

Stanley William Canton/Kantor m. Agnes Bentkowski

geraldinestrandberg — 31 May 2005 10:32:25 GMT

My father was Stanley William Canton, who originally was baptized Kantor. He changed his name when he started school. His father was Paul Kantor, born in Galitia Austria in 1862. He married Agnes (Augusta) Bentkowski who was born in Illinois. Any additional information I can get will be welcome. thank You.

Gustavo Canton; Spain > Central America 1700s

Alvaro Canton — 31 May 2005 1:40:07 GMT

My ancestor, Gustavo Canton was exiled from Spain in the 1700's to Central America. Any information would be appreciated.

Auriela Canton of Quebec

MMallek2544 — 31 May 2005 1:40:33 GMT

My ggrandmother was Aurelia Canton, born in Quebec in
1822, married John McLaughlin about 1840, moved to
upstate New York in 1854, and eventually to Will County
Illinois.

Frank Joseph & Margaret Dunlap Canton c. 1872

linmeeker2 — 31 May 2005 1:42:44 GMT

I am trying to find Frank Joseph Canton who I believe was born 1847 in New Orleans, was an orphan, was sent to an orphanage in St Louis, MO (possibly to escape a yellow fever epidemic), joined the Union army at 16 or 17 & served in the Civil War. He married Margaret Jane Dunlap about 1872. They had the following children:
Agnes Celestine b. Sedgwick Co. 1874
Grace Elena b. 1876 m.Charles McKinney 1896
Ulysses Seymour b.1877
Josephene b.1880
LuLu May b 1881
Cary Edna b 1883
Effie Gertrude b. Two Mile, KS 1886
I have census information on them in 1880. Sometime after 1880, Agnes was sent to New York for schooling sometime before 1892 was adopted by Eben Barber and married in 1894, Olin Hotchkiss.

Ulyssess was still in Englewood, Kansas in 1937, but died in LA, CA in 1964.
I believe Effie Gertrude married Frank Mull, had two daughters, and he remarried so I'm assuming a possible early demise for her.

I'm looking for an information about them. Thanks for your help.
Lin
dlmokdoki@aol.com

Christopher & Mathilda {Dahl} Canton

Ellen {Dahl} Rigsby — 7 May 2005 12:54:33 GMT

Looking for information about Christopher Canton and his wife Mathilda Dahl. They married and lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I know they had several children, but don't have any names. Mathilda was born late 1800's in Blair, Wisconsin. I don't know where or when Christopher was born,but most likely pretty much the same time.
Thanks!

Laura Canton m. Alfred Contois

lddlt_1 — 31 May 2005 1:45:38 GMT

I am looking for any information on my Great-Grandmother. Laura Canton born in Massachusetts. She would have been born in the late 1800's. She was married to a Alfred Contois and had a son Francis N. Contois, who was born in 1920. If anyone has any information, please let me know. Thank you Denise De La Torre

Thomas Canton

bonnarb — 31 May 2005 1:46:21 GMT

Still looking for info on Thomas Canton.I know he owned a jewelry store( or several ).If you know anything about this family,please let me know-I just want to build a family tree.THANKS!!!!

Grandfather-Herbert Peter Canton

Steven — 31 May 2005 8:04:46 GMT

Born Jan.6,1892 in St.Andrews Canada to a Kathleen Denhower from Pennsylvania and (Father) McDonell from Canada. Any information please respond. Thank you!

Nancy Canton b. 1820/21 M. Jessee Goff b. 1821

Bindy Goff — 1 Jun 2005 7:10:33 GMT

Hi, I had a relative in my family tree who was married to a NANCY CANTON. She would have been born on or around 1820, 1821. She was married to JESSEE GOFF who was born abt. 1821. Their children were: Solomon C., Olive Miranda, Jessee C., and Josephus according to a 1850 Tennessee Census. Any one who may have information on NANCY CANTON, and who her parents may be..., I'd appreciate any info you would be willing to share! Thanks so much.. and best wishes in your own search! :) BIndy Goff

Leo Canton

luvbuzz41 — 31 May 2005 9:27:05 GMT

Looking for information for Leo Canton's spouse, Bettye Inez Church married about 1958 in VA.

Delilah Canton m. William Greene DeMar; c 1825

Jerry_Huff703 — 31 May 2005 8:20:09 GMT

I am looking for Delilah Canton who married William Greene DeMar about 1825 probably in the Louisville, KY area or across the river in Indiana. She is my great-great grandmother and I have no info except her name. Thanks.

Margaret Canton m. Russell Hiatt; 1921, IN

Pam — 31 May 2005 8:20:52 GMT

I am looking for information on Margaret Canton and her family. She was born in 1900 and married Russell Hiatt in April 1921 in Grant County Indiana. She died 2-14-1923. Three siblings-Veronica, Bert, and John. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Canton

Richard Canton — 31 May 2005 10:36:43 GMT

My name is Canton. My paternal grandfather's was Canton he was born probably 1880-1885. He was Catholic, but married a German Protestant. So he might have been German or possible Irish. They were married in Boston or very close by. Anyone have any thoughts were I should go with this. Thanks

Laura Canton; 1900s Hamilton, Ohio

Gary Tipton — 1 Jun 2005 7:16:08 GMT

I am trying to locate a woman named Laura Canton. She lived in Hamilton, Ohio from 1960s - ?. Laura would have been born between 1910s-1930s. Laura had two daughters, Cora Sue Jenkins and Barbara Jenkins. Both of which were born between 1930s - early 1950s. Barbara has two daughters, Patti Beaver and Melissa Tipton. Both of which were given up for adoption. Melissa is my aunt. She is trying to locate relatives of Laura Canton (her grandmother) in order to find further information concerning the maternal and paternal sides of her family. Cora Sue Jenkins lived in Hamilton, Ohio for a number of years. Barbara was married to David Rose sometime during the mid to late 1960s. We do not know any paternal information is about this family. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much for your time. -gt

Ralph Canton; Wheeling, WV

Tanya — 31 May 2005 8:29:02 GMT

My father was born Ralph Randolph Canton, but given up for adoption to another family in Wheeling, WVA in 1937 to Carl and Gladys Riedinger. Searching for relatives

Albert Edward Canton; b. 1886, Wales > Canada

jan finnis — 1 Jun 2005 7:09:26 GMT

we are looking for anyone who may know what happened to albert edward canton. he was born 1886 in llanishen, wales.He lectured at mcgill university quebec in the 1930's.He was my grandfather but lost trace of him once he moved to canada.