Canton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Canton's from Watson, Minnesota

DaveRod — 2009-07-20 17:47:12Z

My daughter-in-law is a great-granddaughter of Gerda and Herman Norland.

I'd love to see a copy of the article on Edward Canton and his brother. Please contact me (david.k.rod at gmail.com)

Dave Rod

Re: Cantons from Watson, Minnesota

ChristopherOdegard — 2009-07-15 21:51:25Z

Hello again,

Peter Johnson Canton (the grandfather to my great-aunt Annie Canton Odegard) would be Coyla Canton's uncle.

Peter Johnson Canton (1863-1945) was born to Johannes Pedersen Kanten (c.1831-?) and Anne Pedersdatter Haugshagen (c.1841-?) at the Trekanten farm in Gran, Hadeland, Norway.

Peter Johnson Canton married Karen Martia Kanten (1865-1958) in 1885 at Watson, Minn. Karen's parents were Iver Halvorson Kanten (1825-1910) and Anne Guldbrandsdatter Hilden (1826-1908), and Karen was born near Winona, Minnesota.

Peter and Karen's children were:
Iver (1886-?)
John ((c) 1889-?)
Adolph G. (1891-1974)
Inga (1893-?)
Arthur Melvin (1895-1978)
Philip Herbert (1898-1986)
Ernie Marcus (1901-1971)
Annie Matilda (1903-1955)
Percival Julian (1907-1975)

The P.J Canton farm was 3 miles north and a mile west of Watson along the north ridge of the Watson Sag.

Re: Cantons from Watson, Minnesota

MNGenWeb — 2009-07-15 21:16:01Z

Any idea how Peter Canton connects to Coyla Canton's tree?

Re: Canton of Pembrokeshire

ttowgood — 2009-07-02 04:23:34Z

HI there,

I'm also related throught the same side as you George Canton, who emmigrated to NZ with his brother John Canton. (I'm in NZ). George Married a Mary Roberts (my maternal grandmothers line.).

I'm just learning how much fun Family history is!!

Happy to swop info,

Tiffany Towgood

Re: Cantons from Watson, Minnesota

ChristopherOdegard — 2009-06-23 20:15:18Z

I am not a direct descendant of the Cantons from the Trekanten farmstead in Gran, but Peter J. and Karen Canton's had a daughter Annie Matilda (1903-1955) who married my great-uncle Richard Odegard and lived in the big white house on the main drag in Watson. Richard and Annie had three children, and there are now five of their grandchildren and five great-grandchildren running around, still in Minnesota. Some are in Montevideo but mostly they are in the Twin Cities region. I have done some research into their roots, and have always intended to delve deeper there. Especially because Richard and Annie's daughter Bonnie has been so generous with sharing family photos and other information with me. While I do not recall ever meeting Coyla, I definitely heard the name mentioned by my grandmother Clara Sandbo Odegard and others of her generation.

Please contact me and we can exchange more information. My data can be found at : http://homepage.mac.com/codegard.

Re: THOMAS CANTON

NATASHAJEWELL5 — 2009-05-15 04:54:44Z

Hi thomas,

My name is Natasha, I was born as a Canton, I'm adopted, looking up the Canton's to find out who is my family. My bio. mother is name Billy Cox if you have any info on this please let me know.

Re: THOMAS CANTON

aeriehollow119 — 2009-04-11 19:19:12Z

I'm sure we are all related. Just can't seem to find the links. My grandmother was adopted in Evansville Indiana in 1893 when she was 8 years old by William Sterret and his wife the same year they married. My grandmother stated she knew her given name was CANTON... but because so many locations in the America's has been named Canton its difficult to find the surname. Have tried every spelling I could imagine. Would be nice to find the link before I die... I ain't gettin' any younger...
Leslie

Re: THOMAS CANTON

canton89 — 2009-04-11 17:00:27Z

My name is Tom Canton, I am part of a large Irish family of Cantons, who came over to Ireland with William the Conqueror. The origin of our name is de Cantuin. Maybe that willhelp with your search? I know we had a lot of people emigrate to America during the famine, so we could possibly be related.

Margret CANTON married 24.10.1802 to Francis HANRATTY

hannogurski — 2009-03-23 10:31:54Z

I still try to find my gggf and his parents who lived in Dublin I think.
Please, read this message(s):
(http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.dubl...) - there seems to be a connection to the CANTON family??
Thanks in advance.
Hanno from Bondorf, Germany

Re: Canton of Pembrokeshire

Agroped — 2008-07-27 17:19:57Z

Maria Kate Canton was nee Harries. She married Thomas CANTON 1868 Q2 Merthyr Tydfil ref 11a 463

Re: Canton of Pembrokeshire

mwwilliams147 — 2008-05-08 16:56:19Z

Many thanks for the info on the Canton family. I have been unable to follow it up until now but am anxious to do so, now.
M Williams

Re: Canton of Pembrokeshire

mcanton — 2008-02-18 17:02:55Z

I don't like it that you cannot edit a post on this board!
Just to add that any male with the surname Canton is requested to see https://www.familytreedna.com/public/CantonSurnameProject/
and is invited to take part in the project described there.

Re: Canton of Pembrokeshire

mcanton — 2008-02-18 16:59:16Z

The indentation in the above post did not come out. I hope the relationship is clear. Henry had a son John who had two sons Charles and John who each had a family.

Re: Canton of Pembrokeshire

mcanton — 2008-02-18 16:56:32Z

Re: Jane Canton m. William Rogers; 1832

dcullen1 — 2008-02-18 03:45:40Z

Hi Michael

Glad you've made contact. I have extensive details on the Canton's in New Zealand - will see what I can find. Any extra info you can give me would be great.

Regards
Debbie.

Re: Jane Canton m. William Rogers; 1832

73bordeaux — 2008-02-15 06:01:43Z

Debbie,

I was really happy to see your post. I've been told that I'm a 5th generation Canton and my family origins are from around the Nelson area but I really don't have too much information. My father's name was Barry Canton and my grand parents used to own a dairy farm in Nelson, sorry I don't have their name but I will find out.

Regards,
Michael Canton

Re: Descendants of Charles & Martha Williams Canton

dcullen1 — 2008-01-14 00:08:09Z

Charles bpt 22 Jan 1804, parents Charles Canton and Abigail (Abra) Sayce.

I am descended from Charles older brother Henry bpt 1796. His son George born 1836 came to New Zealand in 1860. Happy to share info.

Debbie Cullen, Napier, New Zealand

Re: Jane Canton m. William Rogers; 1832

dcullen1 — 2008-01-14 00:06:41Z

Jane bpt 1806 parents were Charles Canton and Abigail (Abra) Sayce.

I am descended from Jane's older brother Henry bpt 1796. His son George born 1836 came to New Zealand in 1860. Happy to share info.

Debbie Cullen, Napier, New Zealand

Re: Julia F. Canton in NJ

2005-06-19 15:38:55Z

I haven't checked into it yet. But Samuel John's eldest son is named John Croft Canton,and his son William is named William Martin Canton after Julia's husband.
I'll let you know if I find out for sure who their parents are..
Chris

Re: Julia F. Canton in NJ

2005-06-19 15:38:35Z

There was a reference in the Peniston Ancestry that Samuel John Canton's parents may have been John Canton and Rebecca Briggs. I am curious about this as this would also apply to my Julia. Interestingly enough, her 2nd daughter was named Rebecca Briggs Martin and she had a grandaughter with the same name. I can't help but think this connection could be correct.

Henry George Canton

2005-06-19 15:37:18Z

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)

Arthur Canton b/o Oscar H. Canton; Vancouver, Washington

2005-06-01 19:18:59Z

mark i think we are relate to each other my grandfather who was Arthur e Canton was the brother to Oscar H Canton whos farther was Albert M Canton he die in Vancouver, Washington in 1956. please send me and e-mail i'v try to call but no answer

Francis Canton/Paulson

2005-06-01 19:17:37Z

canton was my grandmothers name, francis canton/paulson was step-brothers. any help you can give to get me farther will be greatly appreciated. I will also see what I can find for you, if you give me more info

Canton; Washington State

2005-06-01 19:16:41Z

I am a canton located in Washington state, I am also trying to do some tracing, My grandfather was Oscar canton, move us here in the early part of this century, would appreciate any help if you are related, thank you

Laura Canton; 1900s Hamilton, Ohio

2005-06-01 19:16:08Z

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

Canton from Almeria, Spain

2005-06-01 19:15:01Z

My recent Canton ancestors come from Spain, more specifically, Almeria, Spain. There is a link to the Canton's in France.

Canton; Spain > Mexico

2005-06-01 19:14:16Z

All my Canton ancestors come from the city of Merida, state of Yucatan in Mexico, originally from Spain where they emigrated from in 1744.

Oscar & Hazel Canton; Minnesota

2005-06-01 19:13:25Z

grandfather was Oscar Canton, wife Hazel, originally form Minnesota area, looking for relatives

Francis Canton m. Charles Nelson; Washington State

2005-06-01 19:12:40Z

I am in search of my grandmother whose name everyone thought was paulson, in actuality was canton. francis canton, married charles nelson in wash state. any info please let me know as all info has stopped with francis

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

2005-06-01 19:10:33Z

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

Albert Edward Canton; b. 1886, Wales > Canada

2005-06-01 19:09:26Z

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.

Canton

2005-05-31 22:37:02Z

My Grandmother's maden name was Canton. She was born 8/15/1876 in Bristol Vermont. 13 or 14 siblings. Also Catholic. Looking for any history.

Canton

2005-05-31 22:36:43Z

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

Ralph Canton; Wheeling, WV

2005-05-31 20:29:02Z

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

Canton; Ireland > US

Robert Stanton — 2005-05-31 22:38:05Z

My GGM was Anne Canton. She had 3 brothers born in Ireland in 1844, 1857, 1859. My search leads me to believe they emigrated.Any connection?

Stanley Kantor/Canton

Jerry_Huff703 — 2005-05-31 22:35:28Z

Geraldine, you should look at Kevin Canton's message of 5/27/00 if you haven't already done so. There is a name match I think.

Arthur Canton

cbothner — 2006-01-06 18:09:04Z

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

Leo Canton

luvbuzz41 — 2005-05-31 21:27:05Z

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

Helen Florence Canton/Sterrett m. Latham

Leslie_Thomas119 — 2006-08-02 17:43:25Z

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

Re: Canton of Pembrokeshire

dcullen1 — 2008-01-14 00:03:05Z

Charles bpt 22 Jan 1804 St Michael, Pembroke. Parents were Charles Canton & Abigail (Abra) Sayce.

I am descended from Charles older brother Henry bpt 3 Jan 1796. His son George born 1836 came to New Zealand in 1860.

Happy to share info.

Debbie Cullen, Napier, New Zealand

Antonia Leiva Canton or Mary Canton

manuelcanton — 2005-06-19 15:34:30Z

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.

Canton's from Watson, Minnesota

MNGenWeb — 2007-03-22 17:21:58Z

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?

Stanley William Canton/Kantor m. Agnes Bentkowski

geraldinestrandberg — 2005-05-31 22:32:25Z

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.

Stanley Kantor/Canton

geraldinestrandberg — 2005-05-31 22:35:56Z

Thank you, I noticed it and he is my nephew, he evidently didn't realize we were working on same thing. Geri

Re: Nancy Canton m. George Storey in Va

deewils — 2005-05-31 22:34:38Z

I have quite a few notes on this and would be glad to share them with you. Some of my items are verified and some are items I have picked up here and there and not had the chance to confirm...or deny, as the case may be...

I do not have all that much on your line (Margaret m. __Elder, right?)

Feel free to e-mail me privately

deewils@attglobal.net

Diane

Re: Thomas Canton

lawsonm5 — 2006-12-22 18:00:00Z

Terry--

I am a decendent of Mary Meehan (mother of Mary Meehan who married Andrew Canton) in Ohio. If you want to share info, I have some I would be happy to pass on. Also have some photos of markers at St. Patrick Cemetery (London, OH) of some Cantons.

Bill
Worthington, OH
lawsonwm@earthlink.net

Re: Thomas Canton

lawsonm5 — 2006-12-11 17:28:01Z

I am related to Mary Meehan, who married Andew Canton in London, OH. I have information on Mary's family if interested. I also have photos of some of the Canton and Meehan tombstones from St. Patrick's cemetery in London, OH as well as a copy of the marriage record for Andrew Canton and Mary Meehan that I can scan and send to you if interested.

Bill
lawsonwm@earthlink.net

Earl/Earle Keith Canton

ajsgrammy20041 — 2005-07-24 17:54:11Z

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.

Re: Nancy Canton m. George Storey in Va

NancyE50 — 2005-05-31 22:34:07Z

I only have the name Jacob Canton as Nancy's father. I have not been doing much research lately. But would be interested to know what you have. I may start looking for more information using the name Cantor. That is the first time I have hear that there could be a different spelling. I am a decendent of John's sister Margaret Peggy Storey.

Nancy

Nancy Canton m. George Storey in Va

NancyE50 — 2005-05-31 22:33:03Z

Looking for information on Nancy Canton daughter of Jacob. Married George Storey in Va. I think she was born in Penn. Think she died in SC.
my email is; memlane@peoplescom.net
Thanks for any help. Nancy