Joel Cannon

Male 1760 - Bef 1832  (~ 82 years)


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  • Name Joel Cannon 
    Born Between 1750 and 1760 
    Gender Male 
    _UID FF4FBA77CC5B4451B414EDC8E92D698CC3ED 
    Died Bef Oct 1832  Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1708  Bennett, Harrison, and Herron Families
    Last Modified 24 Dec 2017 

    Father Jeremiah Cannon,   d. Oct 1767, Goochland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Elizabeth Elam 
    Children 5 children 
    Family ID F577  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Sally Kennon,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Anne Kennon,   d. 28 Jul 1855, Rockingham County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. William Cannon,   d. Bef 20 Mar 1841, Henderson County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Elijah Kennon,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Dorcas Kennon,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Reuben Kennon,   b. Bef 1790, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt Jan 1858  (Age > 68 years)
     7. Thomas Kennon,   b. Aft 1790, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. James Kennon,   b. Abt 1799, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1886, Henry County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 87 years)
    Last Modified 14 Oct 2020 
    Family ID F545  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 

    • Joel Cannon is very tentatively identified as the son of Jeremiah Cannon.

      Joel Cannon first appears in Caswell Co on 17 Mar. 1788 when he was deeded property by Ann Middlebrook. The deed indicates that the property was purchased by Joel Cannon from Isaac Middlebrook. The land containing 100 acres was adjacent Dixon. John Middlebrook, William Cannon(?), and James Perkins witnessed the deed. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 103 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book E, pg. 286). This may be part of the 195 acre tract conveyed by Ann Middlebrook to her son Isaac Middlebrook by deed of gift dated 31 Aug. 1782. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 32 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book A, pg. 602). Presly Luttrell, Robert Lyon, and Abram Perkins witnessed the deed of gift.

      On 9 Dec. 1797 Joel Cannon purchased from Charles Dixon another 163 acres on the south side of Hogan’s Creek at Dixon’s Spring Branch adjacent Wynn Dixon, an unnamed Cannon, and James Burton. Thomas Duncan and William B. Burton witnessed the deed. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 184 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book K, pg. 188).

      On 6 Aug. 1798 Joel Cannon purchased from Wynn Dixon 10 acres on Andrews Branch adjacent Dixon. James Some and Charles Dixon witnessed the deed. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 190 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book K, pg. 291).

      On 6 Nov. 1801 Joel Cannon purchased from James Grant, Jr. 109 acres on Hogan’s Creek adjacent John Somers. This was land that was land conveyed by Ann Middlebrooks to John Somers. Richd Boggess Sen. and Samuel Boggess witnessed the deed. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 224 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book M, pg. 166).

      On 22 July 1811, Joel Cannon made two conveyances. The first was to William Cannon of a tract of land on Hogan’s Creek at Andrew’s Branch adjacent Henderson containing 100 acres. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 310 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book Q, pg. 276-77). the second was to Reuben Cannon of a tract of land on Hogan’s Creek at Andrew’s Branch adjacent William Cannon containing 86 acres. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 310 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book Q, pg. 277). Both deeds were acknowledged in court.

      On 16 Oct. 1814, Joel Cannon conveyed to Elijah Cannon, 81 acres on Hogan’s Creek at Andrew’s Branch adjacent Reuben Kennon and Burton. Joel Cannon acknowledged the deed in court. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1777-1817, p. 341 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book R, pg. 159).

      On 18 May 1822, Joel Cannon purchased from Alfred Moored, 117 acres on Horsley Creek and the east side of Dix Ferry Rd adjacent Dill and White. James Lovelace and Thomas Powell witnessed the deed. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1817-1840, p. 89 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book U, pg. 288)

      On 25 July 1825, Joel Cannon conveyed to Silvanus Stokes, 210 acres on Andrews Branch adjacent James Burton and Samuel Henderson. William B. Smith and Elijah Kennon witnessed the deed. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1817-1840, p. 108 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book W, pg. 232)

      On 20 Dec. 1829 Joel Cannon conveyed to Elijah Cannon and James Cannon in trust for Anne Powell, a slave Peggy and her two children, for life. Calvin Graves and Alfred Nash witnessed the deed of gift. Katherine Kerr Kendall, Caswell County North Carolina Deed Books 1817-1840, p. 155 (Caswell Co. NC Deed Book Y, pg. 232-33). Anne Powell is the daughter of Joel Cannon.

      Note: There is an interesting court decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court involving this deed. Elijah Cannon and James Cannon, the trustees named in the deed left the state before the trust was completed and Allen Gunn was appointed by the court as the new trustee. Gunn hired out the slave Peggy but failed to distributed d the proceeds of the hires to Anne Powell. At her death, the undisbursed funds were properly included in the estate of Anne Powell. Her husband, Thomas Powell, was falsely told by the administrators of his wife's estate that he had no claim to the proceeds and convinced to sign a deed in favor of his children giving up any claim to the estate. The court set aside the deed as being fraudulently obtained and directed that the proceeds be paid to Powell.


      Census Records

      Joel Cannon appears in the 1810 census as Joel Kinnon. His household includes 1 male under 10, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, and 1 female 45+. 1810 Census Caswell Co. NC., Roll 38, p. 59. Ancestry.com. 1810 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA

      Joel Cannon appears in the 1820 census in Caswell Co., NC. His household inclues 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 2 females 26-45, and 1 female 45+. Two persons are engaged in agricultur. He has 5 slaves. 1820 Census Caswell Co., NC, Roll M33_81, p. 51. Ancestry.com. 1820 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA

      Joel Cannon appears in the 1830 census inbn Caswell Co., NC as Joel Kennen. His household includes 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 5-10, and 1 female 30-40. 1830 Census of Caswell Co., NC, Roll 119, p. 295. Ancestry.com. 1830 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA. This census places his birth date prior to 1760. It also indicateds that his wife was deceased at the time of the census.

      Joel Cannon wrote a will date 21 Dec. 1829. His will names daughters Sally Murphy, Dorcass Scott, Anne Powell, and sons Elijah and James. It names his sons Elijah and James executors. There is no mention of his wife so she is presumed to be deceased. This conclusion is consistent with the 1830 census, which show that his wife is no longer living. Calvin Graves and Alfred Nash witnessed the will. The will was probated in october court 1832.

      On 22 July 1811, Joel Canon deeded property to both William Cannon and Reuben Cannon. William Cannon received 100 acres at Hogan’s Creek. Caswell Co., NC Deed Book Q, pg. 276-77. Reuben received 86 acres at Hogan’s Creek adjacent William Cannon. Caswell Co., NC Deed Book Q, pg. 277.

      Deeds

      Deed Book E, pg. 286. Deed from Ann Middlebrooks of Caswell Co., to Joel Cannon of same, for 100 lbs, 100 acres adjacent Dixon being land Joel Cannon bought of Isaac Middlebrooks. 17 Mar. 1788. Wit: John Middlebrook, William Carmon (Cannon?), James Perkins.

      Deed Book J, pg. 152-153. Deed from Ann Middlebrooks of Caswell Co. to James Grant Jun. of same, for 50 lbs., 109 acres on Hogan’s cr. adj Joel Kennon, John Somers. 16 Oct. 1795. Wit: William Norton, Wm Dixon, Peter Smith.

      Deed Book K, pg. 188. Deed from Charles Dixon of Caswell Co., to Joel Cannon of same, for $163, 163 acres south side Hogan’s Creek at Dixons’ Spring Br. Adjacent Wynn Dixon, Cannon, James Burton. 9 Dec. 1797. Wit: Thomas Duncan, William B. Burton.

      Deed Book K, pg 291. Deed from Wynn Dixon of Caswell Co., to Joel Kennon of same, for 6 lbs, 10 acres and Andrews Br adjacent Dixon. 6 Aug. 1798. Wit: Jas. Somer, C. Dixon.

      Deed Book M, pg. 166. Deed from James Grant Jun. of Caswell Co. to Joel Canon of same, for 50 lbs, 109 acres on Hogan’s cr adjacent John Somers, being land conveyed by Ann Middlebrooks. 6 Nov. 1801. Wit: Richd Boggess Sen., Samuel Boggess.

      Deed Book P, pg. 82-83. Deed from Henry Durham of Caswell Co. to Joseph Murphy of same, for $126, 60.5 acres adj Samuel Bracken, William Greaham. 19 Aug. 1806, Wit: Joel Cannon, John B. Murphy.

      Deed Book P, pg. 112- 113. Deed From Elizabeth Ruark of Caswell to Joel McDaniel of same, for $170, 160 acres on Dobbins Cr. & Wolf Island Cr. both sides of Danville Rd. adj Joseph Arnett, Gregory Durham, Smith Atwell, John Brown. 5 June 1807. Wit: Joel Cannon, William Robinson.

      Deed Book Q, pg. 276-277. Deed from Joel Cannon of Caswell Co. to William Cannon of same, for $200, 100 acres on Hogan’s Cr at Andrew Br adjacent Henderson. 22 July 1811. Acknd in open court.

      Deed Book Q, pg. 277. Deed from Joel Cannon of Caswell Co., to Reuben Cannon of same, for $172, 86 acres on Hogan’s Cr at Andrew Br adjacent William Cannon. 22 July 1811. Acknd in open court.

      Deed Book R, pg. 159. Deed from Joel Kennon to Caswell Co. to Elijah Kennon of same, for $162, 81 acres on Hogan’s Creek adjacent Reuben Kennon at Andrew’s Br, Burton. 16 Oct. 1814. Acknd in open court.

      Deed Book U, pg. 288. Deed from Alfred Moore to Joel Kennon, both of Caswell Co., for $270, 117 acres on Horsley and Hogan Creeks, east side Dix Ferry Rd adjacent Dill, White. 18 May 1822. Wit: James Lovelace, Thomas Powell.

      Deed Book W, pg. 232. Deed from Joel Cannon to Silvanus Stokes, both of Caswell Co., for $400, 210 acres on Andrews Br. adjacent James Burton, Samuel Henderson. 25 July 1825. Wit: Wm B. Swift, Elijah Kennon.

      Deed Book Y, pg. 232-33. Joel Cannon to Elijah Cannon & James Cannon in trust, all of Caswell Co., for love & affection to his daughter Ann Powell and her children & for $1, slave Paggy and her 2 children Milly and John; daughter to have possession of negroes for her life and to have profits of their labor; children of Ann Powell at her decease to have ownership of slaves. 20 Dec. 1829. Wit: Calvin Graves, Alfred M. Nash.