The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Thursday
June 29, 1871
Page 3
Column 2DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN. -- Mr. Richard Cannon, one of the oldest citizens of this county, died at his residence in this city on Tuesday morning, 27th inst. about 5 o'clock. The deceased was born in South Carolina, not far from the North Carolina line in the year 1800. He became a resident of Morgan county, Ill., as early as 1822, removing to Hancock county ten years later, where he has since resided. In the early history of this county, Mr. Cannon was entrusted with numerous official positions from justice of the peace to county collector. He held the latter office two years with great acceptability. He was a justice of the peace for many years, and was considered a well-informed and impartial officer. In his private relatives, Mr. Cannon was always held in the highest esteem as a citizen and neighbor. His dealings were always conducted upon the strictest principles of fairness and honor. We believe this is the general verdict of public opinion concerning the deceased. Mr. Cannon leaves a large circle of relations, who are among our most respected citizens, to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday -- the corpse being deposited in the cemetery at the Baptist brick church, 5 miles east of this city.
According to the 1850 census, Richard was born either in 1797 or 1798.
Children:
Robert Cannon about 1828 ???? William Cannon about 1831 ???? Cornelius T. Cannon about 1833 27-Sep-1892 Elam S. Cannon about 1834 ???? Bolivar R. Cannon about 1837 ???? Other possible children:
Arthur M. Cannon about 1820 ???? Thomas L. Cannon about 1821 ???? Alburn Perry Cannon 28-Feb-1823 28-Jan-1905
