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William Jarvis Cannan

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Freeport, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 0' 34.7976", -95° 18' 58.8996"
 
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    (December 23, 1808 - September 24, 1881) A soldier during War for Independence. Born in Edgefield, S. C.; came to Texas in 1835. Entering army, he fought in famed victory of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. He received headright and bounty lands in Brazoria, San Patricio, Coleman, and Limestone counties. He had 11 children by his two marriages: first, to Martha Jane Lonis (who died in 1851), then to Mrs. Permelia Rowena Wilcox. Recorded - 1970

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

William Jarvis Cannan Historical Marker Location Map, Freeport, Texas