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• Name	Charles H Cann  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Suffix	I
  Born	Abt 1823 Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA [1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1846 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [11]  –  Barber
  Residence	1850 North Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [3, 12]  –  Age: 27; Occupation: Barber; Industry: Miscellaneous Personal Services
  Residence	1 Jul 1863 2nd n North, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 7]  –  Marital Status: Married; Blind in one eye.
  A Disorderly Negro	26 Jun 1866 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [13]
  Colored People In Council	5 Feb 1870 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [14]
  Disability	Blind in one eye. [1]
  Race	Black [1]
  Race	Mulatto [2, 3, 8, 12]
  Name	Chas H Cann [9]
  Residence	1880 233 Cranberry, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [2, 7, 8]  –  Age: 55; Occupation: Barber; EnumerationDistrict: 087; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head
  Residence	1890 233 Cranberry, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [5]  –  Occupation: Barber
  Died	30 Jan 1892 Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [4, 10, 15, 16, 17]
  	A Well-Known Character Dead- Charles H Cann the Colored Orator Killed This Morning_30 Jan 1892
  Buried	​ 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [4, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19]
  	Lincoln Cemetery
  Notes	A WELL - KNOWN CHARACTER DEAD. Charles H. Cann, the Colored Orator, Killed This Morning. There is sorrow in the humble dwelling No. 233 Cranberry avenue and no more will the oratory of Charles H. Cann, the well-known colored barber, be heard on our streets or in the various offices at the court house he was want to frequent when not working at his trade. Cann was struck by Northern Express, near Bridgeport, about 2 o'clock this morning while walking on the Northern Central track from New Cumberland, where he had a shop.to his home in this city. His remains were at once gathered up and taken to the station at Bridgeport, when an inquest was held to - day and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Both his legs and arms were cut off, it is said Deceased was born in Annapolis, Md., 65 years ago, and came to this city at about the age of 18, learning the Barbering trade with Henry Fry. Since then, at various times, he carried on business for himself in the leading hotels of the city and other locations. He was an intelligent colored man, and but for his insatiable love for strong drink, which probably caused his sad end, might have attained to a much more lion - Table and higher position among his race. He is survived by a wife, who was a slave, and raised by Mrs. Espy, of North Front street, and four children, as follows: Mrs. Amelia McClintock, Charles II., who when last heard from was in St. Louis; Dollie, residing at home, and Sarah, for the past seven or eight years, an invalid. Two grandchildren are also left. The funeral will take place from his late residence either on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Night Track Walker John Reneker, of Marsh Run, found the body of Cann along the track at the stone quarry near Bridgeport. One arm and one leg were badly mangled. Deceased had a shop in New Cumberland for the past ten or twelve years. He also did work at Camp Hill and Bridgeport. He was the barber for the late Governor Geary.
  Person ID	I2625 SOALsearch
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024

  
  
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  Father	Father Unknown Cann
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Mother Unknown Cann
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F912 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Priscilla Perry b. 1824, Maryland, USA
  Children	1. Sarah Cann (Age 51 years) b. 2 Apr 1856, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA d. 2 Feb 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 51 years)  [natural]   2. Amelia Cann b. Sep 1849, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]   3. Joseph B Cann, I b. 1850, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]   4. Charles Cann, II  [natural]
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F885 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S145] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 Record. [S47] 1880 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1123; Page: 202C; Enumeration District: 087. [S8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrisburg North Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 774; Page: 47b. [S3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;). [S147] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2011;). Record for Charles H Cann https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2469&h=1190095811&indiv=try [S147] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2011;). Record for Priscilla Cann https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2469&h=292044288&indiv=try [S45] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;). [S20] 1880 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1123; Page: 202C; Enumeration District: 087. Record for Charles Cann https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=6742&h=50104501&indiv=try [S2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2014;), Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 013801-017400. [S490] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 30 Jan 1892 - Page 6, (Name: Harrisburg Telegraph; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 30 Jan 1892;), A Well-Known Character Dead. Charles H Cann the Colored Orator Killed This Morning. A WELL-KNOWN CHARACTER DEAD Charles H. Cann, the Colored Orator, Killed This Morning. There is sorrow in the humble dwelling at No. 233 Cranberry Avenue, and no more will the oratory of Charles H. Cann, the well-known colored barber, be heard on our streets or in the various offices at the courthouse he was wont to frequent when not working at his trade. Cann was struck by the Northern Express near Bridgeport at about 2 o'clock this morning while walking on the Northern Central track from New Cumberland, where he had a shop, to his home in this city. His remains were at once gathered up and taken to the station at Bridgeport, where an inquest was held today, and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Both his legs and arms were cut off, it is said. Deceased was born in Annapolis, Md., 65 years ago and came to this city at about the age of 18, learning the barbering trade with Henry Fry. Since then, at various times, he carried on business for himself in the leading hotels of the city and other locations. He was an intelligent colored man, and but for his insatiable love for strong drink, which probably caused his sad end, might have attained a much more honorable and higher position among his race. He is survived by a wife, who was a slave and raised by Mrs. Espy of North Front Street, and four children, as follows: Mrs. Amelia McClintock, Charles H., who when last heard from was in St. Louis; Dollie, residing at home, and Sarah, who, for the past seven or eight years, has been an invalid. Two grandchildren are also left. The funeral will take place from his late residence either on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Night Track Walker John Reneker of Marsh Run found the body of Cann along the track at the stone quarry near Bridgeport. One arm and one leg were badly mangled. Deceased had a shop in New Cumberland for the past ten or twelve years. He also did work at Camp Hill and Bridgeport. He was the barber for the late Governor Geary. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89343999/a-well-known-character-dead-charles-h/?xid=637 [S2968] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 14 Sep 1910 - Page 6, (Name: Harrisburg Telegraph; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 14 Sep 1910;), Telegraph Letter Box 14 Sep 1910-Harrisburg's Black Community in the 1840s. Telegraph Letter Box note about Harrisburg's Black Community in the 1840s Barbers, were all Black: Charles Cann, Nathan Jefferson, Charles Dorris Perry Hooper and his Water Cart. The first Temperance Society, composed of only Black women was formed in 1847. **From the Letter Box We Get A Glimpse of Harrisburg’s Black Community in the 1840s** To the Editor of the Telegraph: Between the years 1841 and 1843, there were very few hydrants in this city, which was then just a borough. The people had to depend on pumps and wells for their water supply. The best water came from a pump on Walnut Street above Fourth. It was known as Julia Ann Stoner's pump because she owned the property where it was located. However, since the water was "limestone," it was unsuitable for laundry work. Women who earned their living by doing laundry work had to buy water at 31 cents per barrel from a man named Perry Hooper. Women who didn't want to buy water would often take their soiled clothes to the canal, which was located behind the old depot, and wash them there. Since the Legislature was in session every winter, women who did such work made a good living from it. In the year 1846, there were no white barbers, and there were only five principal ones of color. These were John F. Williams, Charles Dorris, Nathan Jefferson, Aquilla Hatmos, and Charles Cann. The first exhibition for colored children was held in the Lancasterian schoolhouse in 1843. The first school for colored children was conducted in the basement of the Wesley Church, which was then the only church for people of color in the city. The first temperance society for colored people was organized in 1847. In 1849, they became an independent organization, consisting only of women. The first public hall owned by colored people was built by them in 1896. This organization will hold its sixtieth convention in this city on September 28, 29, and 30. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110655345/telegraph-letter-box-14-sep/?xid=637 [S8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrisburg North Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 774; Page: 47b. Record for Charles H Cann https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=8054&h=308603&indiv=try [S6021] Newspapers.com - The Patriot-News - 1866-06-26 - A Disorderly Negro, (Name: The Patriot-News; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 1866-06-26;), A Disorderly Negro 1866-06-26. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-patriot-news-a-disorderly-negro/155552329/?xid=637 [S6089] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 1870-02-05 - The Colored People In Council, (Name: Harrisburg Telegraph; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 1870-02-05;), The Colored People In Council. https://www.newspapers.com/article/harrisburg-telegraph-the-colored-people/155946873/?xid=637 [S556] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Daily Independent - 2 Feb 1892 - Page 1, (Name: Harrisburg Daily Independent; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 2 Feb 1892;), Obituary for Charles Cann 2 Feb 1892. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89342660/obituary-for-charles-cann/?xid=637 [S632] Lincoln Cemetery Grave Markers, Rachael Williams, (Name: SavingOurAncestorsLegacy; Location: Pennsylvania; Date: 2021;), Cann, Charles H. Block C. https://lincolncemetery.org/ [S5840] Newspapers.com - The Patriot-News - 1892-02-03 - Buried in Lincoln Cemetery, (Name: The Patriot-News; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 1892-02-03;), Buried in Lincoln Cemetery 1892-02-03. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-patriot-news-buried-in-lincoln-cemet/154042773/?xid=637 [S4] Findagrave, (Location: Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date: 1885;), Charles H Cann 30 Jan 1892. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234198792/charles-h-cann [S6022] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Daily Independent - 1892-02-02 - Funeral of Charles Cann, (Name: Harrisburg Daily Independent; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 1892-02-02;), Funeral of Charles Cann 1892-02-02. https://www.newspapers.com/article/harrisburg-daily-independent-funeral-of/89342660/?xid=637