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From: Joan Spiker <>
Subject: Cannon grave
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 19:53:07 -0400


Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 08:09:10 -0400
From: lyn arnold <>
Subject: Cannon Grave Delware

Here is a legal ad that appeared in today's paper. There have been
several Cannon researchers who have roots in Delaware.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1997 . THE NEWS JOURNAL

PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with Title 7 Delaware Code, Chapter 54, Subchapter II, the
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, Department of State, hereby
gives notice of the discovery of unmarked human skeletal
remains.Skeletal remains associated with an unmarked burial were
discovered
within Trap Pond State Park, near Raccoon Pond, on a parcel of land
known locally as the "Warrington tract," northwest of Pepperbox. These
skeletal remains represent those of an adult Caucasian female, who died
at an approximate age of at least + 35 years. Based on artifacts found
in association with this burial plus archival research this Individual
is believed to have died during the first half of the 19th century.
Possible candidates for this individual include:
(1) Ann Cannon, wife of Joseph (father) Cannon (died 1803);
or (2) The wife [name unknown) of Joseph Cannon (died in 1825)
mother of Jeremiah Cannon (born 1785/died 1832).
Any person(s) who have reason to believe they may be next-of-kin and/or
have evidence suggesting they are related to this individual should
contact the Director, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs,
Hall of Records, P.O. Box 1401,
Dover, DE 19903,
telephone number (302) 739-5313 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. within thirty (30) days of this. Notice.
9/10,17-NJ A/5387
0/152735

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