Mostly Angels in the Sky

Daniel Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4201, (1770 - c 1841)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Elizabeth (?)^1,2,3 D: c 1772

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Daniel Cantrell was born in 1770, at Orange County, North Carolina^G.^2,4
Died circa 1841.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Daniel Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Elizabeth (?)^1,2,3

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Daniel and (?) Forrester were married.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Daniel and (?) Forrester were married.²

Children of: Daniel Cantrell and (?) Forrester

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: Daniel Cantrell Daniel owned considerable property in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He married and had several children. On July 20, 1841, he made deeds of gifts to the children listed, who left descendants, but have not been located. The witnesses to the deed mentioned were Mark Forest, Peter Cantrell, Charles Cantrell and Isaac Cantrell. There is nothing to show whether the three last were sons of Daniel Cantrell or if they were sons of Isaac Cantrell, Sr., who also lived in the vicinity, and had sons named Peter and Charles..⁵

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S3505] The source has been lost to time unfortunately. Any clues to the original source would be greatly appreciated., online . Hereinafter cited as Unknown Due to Time.

Last Edited

29 Mar 2018

Peter Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4202, (1771 - c 1849)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Elizabeth (?)^2,3 D: c 1772

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Peter Cantrell was born in 1771, at Orange County, North Carolina^G.^2,3
Died circa 1849 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Peter Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Elizabeth (?)^1,2,3

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	circa 1798, Peter and Ann Hightower were married.²
Marriage	circa 1811, Peter and Sarah Hightower were married.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

circa 1798, Peter and Ann Hightower were married.²

Marriage

circa 1811, Peter and Sarah Hightower were married.²

Child of: Peter Cantrell and Sarah Hightower

William Cantrell+² B: 1827, D: c 1860

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

(?) Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4203, (1773 - b 1805)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: (?) Cantrell was born in 1773, at Guilford County, North Carolina^G.²
Died before 1805.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

(?) Cantrell was the daughter of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	circa 1787, (?) and George Pirtle, son of: John Jacob Pirtle and Charity Dibbs, were married 1^st marriage for George.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

circa 1787, (?) and George Pirtle, son of: John Jacob Pirtle and Charity Dibbs, were married 1^st marriage for George.²

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Abraham Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4204, (c 1774 - 8 Dec 1858)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Abraham Cantrell was born circa 1774, at Guilford County, North Carolina^G.²
Died on Wednesday, 8 Dec 1858 at Pike County, Kentucky^G.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Abraham Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹
Died on Friday, 24 Dec 1858 at Pike County, Kentucky^G.³

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	1802, Abraham and Ann Bennett were married at Spartanburg County, South Carolina^G.^2,3
Marriage	Wednesday, 23 Feb 1848, Abraham and Lucy Burks, age 47 years, 6 months and 14 days, daughter of: John Burks and Mary Stevens, were married at Letcher County, Kentucky^G.^2,3

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

1802, Abraham and Ann Bennett were married at Spartanburg County, South Carolina^G.^2,3

Marriage

Wednesday, 23 Feb 1848, Abraham and Lucy Burks, age 47 years, 6 months and 14 days, daughter of: John Burks and Mary Stevens, were married at Letcher County, Kentucky^G.^2,3

Children of: Abraham Cantrell and Ann Bennett

John Henry Cantrell+² B: 1805
Mary Cantrell² B: 1807
Abraham Cantrell Jr.+² B: 1809, D: 1835
Hiram Cantrell+² B: 31 Oct 1812, D: 4 Apr 1856

Occupation(s)

Date	Location	Occupation/Industry
		farmer and Baptist minister²

Date

Location

Occupation/Industry

farmer and Baptist minister²

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Nimrod Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4205, (1776 - c 1845)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Nimrod Cantrell was born in 1776, at Guilford County, North Carolina, British American Colonies^G.²
Died circa 1845 at McMinn County, Tennessee^G.³

'Non-primary' Vitals

Nimrod Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹
Born: Nimrod Cantrell was born circa 1780, at Guilford County, North Carolina^G.³

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	circa 1805, Nimrod and Nancy Morris were married.³
Marriage	circa 1822, Nimrod and Mary (?) were married.³

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

circa 1805, Nimrod and Nancy Morris were married.³

Marriage

circa 1822, Nimrod and Mary (?) were married.³

Other Major Events

Reference: Sources supplied by Walter McLendon (waltermc@sprynet.com)

Census 1810: pg. 193 & 1820: pg. 245 Spartanburg Co., SC, property: 8-16-1826 Rutherford Co., NC deeds, 100 acres N. Fork 1st Broad River. Census 1830 McMinn Co., TN, 1831 Tax List: Cpt. Billingsly's Co. 140 acres, 1 black poll, 1832 Tax List: Cpt. Dorsey's Co., 240 acres, 1 white Poll, McMinn Co. d: abt. 1845, McMinn Co., TN.³

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.

Last Edited

14 Jan 2018

Mark Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4206, (c 1782 - 1836)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Mark Cantrell was born circa 1782, at Guilford County, North Carolina^G.²
Died in 1836 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Mark Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	circa 1802, Mark and Sarah (?) were married.^2,3

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

circa 1802, Mark and Sarah (?) were married.^2,3

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Caleb Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4207, (1783 - 27 Nov 1851)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Caleb Cantrell was born in 1783, at Rockingham County, North Carolina^G.²
Died on Thursday, 27 Nov 1851 at Hart County, Kentucky^G, at age 68 years.^3,4
Interred on Friday, 28 Nov 1851 at DeFries Cemetery, Hart County, Kentucky^G.³

'Non-primary' Vitals

Caleb Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹
Born: Caleb Cantrell was born in 1785, at Western part, Orange County, North Carolina^G.^3,4

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Caleb and Lucinda (?) were married.³
Marriage	Sunday, 14 Sep 1817, Caleb, age 34 years, and Susannah McCubbin were married.³

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Caleb and Lucinda (?) were married.³

Marriage

Sunday, 14 Sep 1817, Caleb, age 34 years, and Susannah McCubbin were married.³

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

William Lanceford Cantrell^1,2

Family

TMG ID:4208, (1785 - bt 1850 - 1860)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: William Lanceford Cantrell was born in 1785, at Rockingham County, North Carolina^G.³
Died between 1850 and 1860 at Union County, Georgia^G.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Born: William Lanceford Cantrell was born in 1780, at Rockingham County, North Carolina^G.²
He was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹
Born: William Lanceford Cantrell was born in 1787, at Orange County, North Carolina^G.⁴
Died in 1830 at Union County, Georgia^G, at age 45 years.⁴

Alias(es)

Name-Variation: He was also known as Lanceford⁵

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	1817, William, age 32 years, and Martha Cantwell, age 16 years were married at Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

1817, William, age 32 years, and Martha Cantwell, age 16 years were married at Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G.²

Children of: William Lanceford Cantrell and Martha Cantwell

Mary Cantrell+²
Thomas Bryant Cantrell+³ B: 22 Oct 1819, D: 15 Feb 1905
Nancy Cantrell⁵ B: 1821
John Starling Cantrell+⁴ B: 1822, D: bt 29 Feb 1864 - 30 Apr 1864
Dennis Candin Cantrell³ B: 1822, D: 7 Jul 1891
Clarissa Cantrell⁵ B: 1832
Eda Cantrell⁵ B: 1833
Cynthia Cantrell³ B: 1834
Middleton Cantrell⁵ B: 1835
Martha Cantrell⁵ B: 1836
Eliza Cantrell⁵ B: 1838
Tennessee Cantrell⁵ B: 1841
Henry Cantrell⁵ B: 1843

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.
[S1010] Rootsweb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/n255ruq, Jane (e-mail address), updated as of 9 Apr 2002.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Enoch Cantrell¹

Family

TMG ID:4209, (1789 - 1844)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Enoch Cantrell was born in 1789, at Rockingham County, North Carolina^G.^2,3,4
Died in 1844 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G, at age 55 years.²

'Non-primary' Vitals

Enoch Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Enoch and Nancy Dempsey were married.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Enoch and Nancy Dempsey were married.²

Children of: Enoch Cantrell and Nancy Dempsey

Mary Ann Cantrell² B: 7 Feb 1819
Elizabeth Cantrell+² B: 1821
John Dillard Cantrell+² B: 1825, D: b 1863
Margaret Cantrell² B: 1827
Matlida Cantrell² B: 1832
Nancy Cantrell² B: 1835
Enoch F.M. Cantrell² B: 1837
Nancy Cantrell+⁵ B: 3 Jul 1838, D: 14 Sep 1887

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S316] RootsWeb.com, online https://tinyurl.com/3frwr6cu, Tim Bishop (e-mail address), updated as of 9 Feb 2003.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Susan Cantrell^1,2

Family

TMG ID:4210, (1791 - )

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Susan Cantrell was born in 1791, at North Carolina^G.³

'Non-primary' Vitals

Susan Cantrell was the daughter of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: Susan Cantrell Daughter Cantrell b. ca. 1791 and listed on 1800 census as under 10 years of age. She was not mentioned by Mary in 1830, and it can be assumed that she was deceased..⁴

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S3505] The source has been lost to time unfortunately. Any clues to the original source would be greatly appreciated., online . Hereinafter cited as Unknown Due to Time.

Last Edited

29 Mar 2018

Job Cantrell^1,2

Family

TMG ID:4211, (1793 - )

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

Isaac Thornton Cantrell¹ B: 27 Jan 1729, D: 23 Aug 1805

Mother*

Mary Linder¹ B: c 1755, D: c Sep 1844

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Job Cantrell was born in 1793, at North Carolina^G.³

'Non-primary' Vitals

Job Cantrell was the son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Mary Linder.¹

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

Sampson Bethel¹

Family

TMG ID:4212, (10 Jul 1750 - 1813)

Father*

William Bethel² D: 1756

Mother*

Jean Hurst² B: 1728, D: 1756

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Sampson Bethel was born on Friday, 10 Jul 1750, at Frederick County, Virginia^G.^2,3
Died in 1813 at Smith, Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G, at age 62 years.^2,4

'Non-primary' Vitals

Sampson Bethel was the son of: William Bethel and Jean Hurst.²

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	Tuesday, 24 Aug 1773, Sampson, age 23 years, 1 month and 14 days, and Mary M. Cantrell, age 18 years, 8 months and 20 days, daughter of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married at Rockingham County, North Carolina^G.²

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Tuesday, 24 Aug 1773, Sampson, age 23 years, 1 month and 14 days, and Mary M. Cantrell, age 18 years, 8 months and 20 days, daughter of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married at Rockingham County, North Carolina^G.²

Children of: Sampson Bethel and Mary M. Cantrell

Larkin Bethel² B: 4 Mar 1775, D: bt 1830 - 1840
Constance Bethel+² B: 22 Oct 1776, D: 1848
J. Bethel² B: 2 Oct 1778
Cantrell Bethel+² B: 7 Dec 1779, D: 22 Oct 1848
Pierpont Bethel² B: 26 Feb 1782
Green Bethel+² B: 24 Jul 1784, D: 1840
P. Bethel² B: 30 May 1786
Esther Bethel⁶ B: 30 Nov 1786
Tilman Bethel+² B: 5 Dec 1788, D: 6 Sep 1865
Thomas Bethel³ B: 1790
Chester Bethel+² B: 7 Jan 1791, D: Jul 1869
Cloud Bethel⁶ B: 19 May 1793, D: 30 Mar 1844
Talitha Bethel⁶ B: 22 Apr 1795
C. Bluford Bethel⁶ B: 8 Feb 1798, D: 1854

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: Sampson Bethel Sampson Bethell and Mary Cantrell - Sampson Bethell was born 10 Jul 1750 (1) probably in Frederick Co VA. He was almost certainly one of several chidren of William Bethell and his wife Jean (or Jane) Hurst. His father died in early 1756, when Sampson was only five yrs old. Apparently his father was a man of many talents; the inventory of his personal effects show "a parcel of books, carpenters and cooper tools and shoemakers tools, and one violin". He also owned three slaves (2). By the time Sampson was ten he had a stepfather, his mother by 1760 was married to Larkin Pierpoint (3). It is not thought that Jean had any children by Larkin Pierpoint, nor

The above paper on Sampson Bethel was written by the Dekalb County, Tennessee Historian, Thomas G. Webb. The contents are copyright 2000 to Thomas G. Webb. All rights are reserved..⁵

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S816] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/jnyonle, Errol Bevan (e-mail address), updated as of 3 Jul 2009.
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S468] Thomas G. Webb, online <http://tinyurl.com/yd4vrgaq>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Thomas Webb.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.

Last Edited

29 Mar 2018

Mary (?)¹

Family

TMG ID:4213

Alias(es)

Name-Married: circa 1780, her married name became Mrs. Cantrell.

Union(s)

Event	Details/Notes
Marriage	circa 1780, Mary and Thomas Cantrell, son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married.^1,2

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

circa 1780, Mary and Thomas Cantrell, son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married.^1,2

Child of: Mary (?) and Thomas Cantrell

James Cantrell+² B: 1789, D: 1872

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.

Last Edited

1 Feb 2013

John Cantrell Jr.^1,2,3

Family

TMG ID:4214, (18 Aug 1751 - 17 Oct 1825)

Relationship:

2nd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

John Miller Cantrell¹ B: 6 Oct 1724, D: Feb 1803

Mother*

Hannah Brittain¹ B: 1725, D: 1780

Primary Birth & Death

Born: John Cantrell Jr. was born on Wednesday, 18 Aug 1751, at Orange County, North Carolina^G.³
Died on Monday, 17 Oct 1825 at Buck Creek, Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G, at age 74 years, 1 month and 29 days.^4,3

'Non-primary' Vitals

John Cantrell Jr. was the son of: John Miller Cantrell and Hannah Brittain.¹
Born: John Cantrell Jr. was born in 1757, at Orange County, North Carolina^G.¹
Died circa Nov 1823 at Buck Creek, Spartanburg County, South Carolina^G, Details as recorded: date based on will and probate dates.^1,2

Alias(es)

Nick-Name: his nickname was "Miller John"^1,3

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

1776, John, age 24 years, and Elizabeth Harris were married at South Carolina^G.⁵

Marriage

1779, John, age 27 years, and Elizabeth Cantrell, age 18 years, daughter of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married at North Carolina^G Related: 1^st cousins.⁴

Marriage

1799, John, age 47 years, and Elizabeth Cantrell, age 38 years, daughter of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married at South Carolina^G Related: 1^st cousins.^1,5

Children of: John Cantrell Jr. and Elizabeth Harris

Joseph Cantrell+⁵ B: 1774, D: bt 1840 - 1850
James Cantrell+⁸ B: c 1780

Children of: John Cantrell Jr. and Elizabeth Cantrell

Talitha Cantrell+¹
Elizabeth Cantrell⁴
Mary Cantrell⁴
Abraham Cantrell+¹ B: 1769, D: 1826
Isaac Cantrell+⁴ B: 24 May 1782, D: 18 Jan 1840
Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell+³ B: 1788
William Cantrell+¹ B: c 1790
Anna Cantrell+⁴ B: 1792
Martin Cantrell+¹ B: 28 Dec 1796, D: 24 May 1879
Berry M. Cantrell+¹ B: 6 May 1799, D: 7 May 1866
Sarah Cantrell+⁴ B: 1802
Cynthia Cantrell+⁴ B: c 1805, D: 1854

Memorable Moments & Stories

Anecdote: John Cantrell short biography.⁶

Other Major Events

Military: on Friday, 9 Aug 1782, John Cantrell Jr., at age 30, military service.⁶
Will: on Sunday, 30 Mar 1823, John Cantrell left a will. I, John Cantrell, of the State of South Carolina, and the County of Spartanburg, being of sound mind and memory, do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, I recommend my soul to God and my body to a Christian burial.

First: I will that all my just debts be paid, also, I give and bequeath unto my daughter, Anna Turner, one hundred acres of land, more or less, lying on the Maple Swamp, on both sides of the creek. I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Synthia, one bed and two pillows and slips, four civer lids, one bed quilt, six sheets, one cow, one chest, one pot, one oven, one wheel, and table pair of cards. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife, Elizabeth Cantrell, the remainder of my estate, both real and personal, during the time of her natural life, or widowhood, to be eaually divided amongst my children, at her death, that is to say: Abraham, Isaac, and my daughter Tilitha's heirs, and Betsey, William, Polly, Martin, Berry, Anna, Sally and her heirs, and Synthia; also twenty-five dollars to be given to my granddaughter Janny Robbins. Lastly, I appoint my three sons, William Cantrell, Martin Cantrell and Berry Cantrell, Executors of this my last Will and Testament.

In witness whereof Ihave hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of March 1823. (Signed) John Cantrell. Test: Lanceford Cantrell, George Cantrell, Nimrod Cantrell.⁷
His estate was probated on 16 Dec 1823 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina^G.⁷
Will: on Monday, 3 Mar 1828, John Cantrell left a will.⁶

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S559] RootsWeb.com, online https://tinyurl.com/y7dtuhvo, Robert McCormick (e-mail address), updated as of 13 Jan 2005.
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S172] Jarom Lehi Campbell, "Jarom Lehi Campbell," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to http://tinyurl.com/jacx4pn, 28 Jul 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Jarom Lehi Campbell."
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.
[S1049] Rootsweb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/yaf6alje, Judia Terry (e-mail address), updated as of 9 Dec 2012.
[S723] RootsWeb.com, online http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Russel J. Bennett (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2008.
[S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.

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Charlotte Forrester^1,2

Family

TMG ID:4215

Alias(es)

Name-Married: circa 1809, her married name became Mrs. Cantrell (née Forrester).

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

circa 1809, Charlotte and Isaac Cantrell Jr., son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married.^1,2

Children of: Charlotte Forrester and Isaac Cantrell Jr.

John Cantrell² B: 1811
Isaac Cantrell III² B: 1812, D: c 1860
Malinda Cantrell² B: 1816
Mahala Cantrell² B: 1818, D: c 1850
William A. Cantrell² B: 1820, D: bt 1860 - 1870
Berry Cantrell² B: 1822, D: 1846
Thomas George Cantrell² B: 1825, D: c 1871

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.

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1 Feb 2013

Mary Leonard¹

Family

TMG ID:4216, (c 1745 - )

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Mary Leonard was born circa 1745, at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania^G.²

Alias(es)

Name-Married: circa 1782, her married name became Mrs. Cantrell (née Leonard).

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

circa 1760, Mary and Isaac Cantrell, son of: John Miller Cantrell and Hannah Brittain, were married at Spartanburg District, North Carolina^G.²

Marriage

circa 1782, Mary and Isaac Cantrell Jr., son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married.³

Children of: Mary Leonard and Isaac Cantrell

Jane Cantrell+¹ B: 1760, D: 27 Mar 1827
Abraham Cantrell² B: 1761

Child of: Mary Leonard and Isaac Cantrell Jr.

Peter Cantrell² B: 1784, D: 1831

Citations

[S807] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/jy5c4um, Glenn Merchant (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Dec 2008.
[S816] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/jnyonle, Errol Bevan (e-mail address), updated as of 3 Jul 2009.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.

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1 Feb 2013

Margaret Saunders^1,2

Family

TMG ID:4217, (9 Feb 1768 - )

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Margaret Saunders was born on Tuesday, 9 Feb 1768, at Maryland^G.^2,3

Alias(es)

Nick-Name: her nickname was "Peggy"¹
Name-Married: in 1787, her married name became Mrs. Cantrell (née Saunders).

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

1787, Margaret, age 18 years, and James Cantrell, son of: Isaac Thornton Cantrell and Talitha Cloud, were married.¹

Children of: Margaret Saunders and James Cantrell

John Cantrell+² B: 27 Oct 1789, D: 20 Oct 1851
Nancy Cantrell² B: c 1791, D: b 1890
(?) Cantrell² B: c 1793
Sarah Cantrell+² B: 10 Jul 1795, D: 8 Mar 1875
Henry Cantrell+⁴ B: c 1797, D: c 1876
Aaron Cantrell+² B: 2 Oct 1799, D: c 1885
Rebecca Cantrell² B: 1802
James Cantrell Jr.+² B: c 1804, D: b 1900
Zebulon Cantrell+⁴ B: c 1806, D: b 1884
Margaret Cantrell² B: c 1807, D: 7 Jun 1867
Elizabeth Ann Cantrell+² B: 9 Jan 1819, D: 19 May 1890

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.
[S772] RootsWeb.com, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Judy Stricker (e-mail address), updated as of 30 May 2008.
[S431] RootsWeb.com, online https://tinyurl.com/3nmpszr6, Julia Clarkson (e-mail address), updated as of 25 Aug 2001.

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1 Feb 2013

Elizabeth (?)¹

Family

TMG ID:4218, ( - c 1772)

Primary Birth & Death

Died circa 1772.²

Alias(es)

Name-Married: before 1769, her married name became Mrs. Cantrell.

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

before 1769, Elizabeth and Isaac Thornton Cantrell, son of: Joseph C. Cantril and Catherine Heath, were married.¹

Children of: Elizabeth (?) and Isaac Thornton Cantrell

Benjamin Franklin Cantrell+^3,4,2 B: 10 May 1768, D: 1843
Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell+¹ B: 27 Jul 1769, D: 1819
Daniel Cantrell+^1,3,4 B: 1770, D: c 1841
Peter Cantrell+^3,4 B: 1771, D: c 1849

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.

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1 Feb 2013

Abraham Cantrell^1,2

Family

TMG ID:4219, (1769 - 1826)

Relationship:

3rd cousin 5 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis

Father*

John Cantrell Jr.¹ B: 18 Aug 1751, D: 17 Oct 1825

Mother*

Elizabeth Cantrell¹ B: 1761

Father

Abraham Cantrell¹ B: 1744, D: b 2 Jan 1826

Mother

Matilda Watson^1,3,4 B: 1747, D: 1799

Primary Birth & Death

Born: Abraham Cantrell was born in 1769, at Spartanburg County, South Carolina, British American Colonies^G.⁴
Died in 1826 at Warren County, Tennessee^G, at age 57 years.⁵

'Non-primary' Vitals

Abraham Cantrell was the son of: John Cantrell Jr. and Elizabeth Cantrell.¹
Born: Abraham Cantrell was born in 1774, at Spartanburg, Spartanburg District, South Carolina, British American Colonies^G.⁵
Born: Abraham Cantrell was born in 1779, at Spartanburg County, South Carolina^G.³
Born: Abraham Cantrell was born in 1779, at Guilford County, North Carolina^G.²
Born: Abraham Cantrell was born circa 1780, at South Carolina^G.^1,3
Born: Abraham Cantrell was born circa 1787, at Spartanburg District, South Carolina^G.^1,6,3

Alias(es)

Name-Variation: He was also known as Abraham Cantrell¹

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Abraham and Emily Wade were married.¹

Marriage

1789, Abraham, age 20 years, and Sarah Durham, age 15 years, daughter of: Achilles Durham and Mary Cates, were married at Spartanburg County, South Carolina^G.^6,3,4

Children of: Abraham Cantrell and Sarah Durham

Talitha Cantrell³
William H. Cantrell³
Richard Cantrell+⁶ B: 1790
George Cantrell³ B: 1794
Benjamin Cantrell³ B: 1800
Felix Cantrell³ B: 1802
John Cantrell³ B: 1805, D: 1848
John Cantrell⁵ B: 1805, D: 1848
Charity Cantrell³ B: 1806
Joseph W. Cantrell+⁵ B: 22 Mar 1807, D: 22 Feb 1877
Mellisa Cantrell³ B: 1808
Mary Cantrell³ B: 1811
Anna Cantrell³ B: 1812
Achilles Durham Cantrell³ B: 25 Jun 1819
Berry Young Cantrell+⁴ B: 1821, D: 1887
Chester W. Cantrell+⁴ B: 1823, D: 1864
David A. Cantrell+⁵ B: 1825

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: Abraham Cantrell See notes under John M. (Miller John) Cantrell..¹

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."
[S172] Jarom Lehi Campbell, "Jarom Lehi Campbell," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to http://tinyurl.com/jacx4pn, 28 Jul 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Jarom Lehi Campbell."
[S781] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/o4qflg4, Kris (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Sep 2008.
[S816] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/jnyonle, Errol Bevan (e-mail address), updated as of 3 Jul 2009.
[S163] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zqrxkzg, Sharon Louisa Cantrall (18224) (e-mail address), updated as of 21 May 2000.
[S321] RootsWeb.com, online http://tinyurl.com/zmawwhq, Bonnie Jeanne Wiley (e-mail address), updated as of 16 Feb 2003.

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14 Jan 2018

Emily Wade¹

TMG ID:4220

Alias(es)

Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Cantrell (née Wade).

Union(s)

Event

Details/Notes

Marriage

Emily and Abraham Cantrell, son of: John Cantrell Jr. and Elizabeth Cantrell, were married.¹

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other: Emily Wade Emily had three children with Abraham..¹

Citations

[S44] Ian Alastair Buchanan Morton, "Ian Morton," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (unknown address) to e-mail address, 12 Oct 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ian Morton."

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Once I had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: No good in a bed, but fine up against a wall.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and in all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life, knowing that in this world no one is all knowing and therefore all of us need both love and charity.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Never allow a person to tell you 'no' who doesn't have the power to say 'yes.'
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Happiness is not a goal...it's a by-product of a life well lived.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Friendship with oneself is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
No one won the last war, and no one will win the next war.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
One thing life has taught me: if you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Work is always an antidote to depression.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
I think that somehow, we learn who we really are and then live with that decision.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
— Eleanor Roosevelt
I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do …
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Remember always that you have not only the right to be an individual; you have an obligation to be one. You cannot make any useful contribution in life unless you do this.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
It's your life-but only if you make it so.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
A stumbling block to the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Every time you meet a situation you think at the time it is an impossibility and you go through the tortures of the damned, once you have met it and lived through it, you find that forever after you are freer than you were before.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Courage is exhilarating.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
The only advantage of not being too good a housekeeper is that your guests are so pleased to feel how very much better they are.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
There is not human being from whom we cannot learn something if we are interested enough to dig deep.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!
— Eleanor Roosevelt
As for accomplishments, I just did what I had to do as things came along.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?
— Eleanor Roosevelt
The giving of love is an education in itself.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it as not as dreadful as it appears, discovering that we have the strength to stare it down.
— Eleanor Roosevelt
All of life is a constant education.
— Eleanor Roosevelt

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