The Tree - Person Sheet
The Tree - Person Sheet
NameElizabeth Cann
Birthbef 5 Aug 1753, Ashwater, Devon, England
Baptism5 Aug 1753, Ashwater, Devon, England
Deathbef 4 Aug 1831, Ashwater, Devon, England
Burial4 Aug 1831, Ashwater, Devon, England
FatherHugh Cann (<1727-)
MotherEdethe Gerry (<1726-<1812)
Misc. Notes
First given name from the Christening record of son daughter found in January 2024:
Name: Priscilla May
Baptism Date: 15 Oct. 1787
Baptism Place: Ashwater,Devon,England
Father: Humphry May
Mother: Elizabeth

Date and place of baptism, name of parents, from the England Christening records found in January 2024:
Name: Elizabeth Cann
Baptism Date: 5 August 1753
Baptism Place: Ashwater, Devon, England
Religion: Anglican
Father: Hugh Cann
Mother: Edethe

Maiden name, date and place of marriage from the England Marriage records found in January 2024:
Groom: Humphry May
Bride: Elizabeth Cann
Marriage Date: 10 Nov. 1785
Marriage Place: Ashwater, Devon, England

Date and place of burial from the Parish of Ashwater, Devon, Church of England Deaths and Burial records found in January 2024:
Name: Elizabeth May
Abode: Greenworthy
Death Age: 72 [Born circa 1759]
Burial Date: 4 August 1831
Burial Place: Ashwater, Devon, England
[NOTE: The calculated year of birth here is six years later than the earlier bapitisn record on this page]?
Spouses
Birthbef 9 Feb 1758, Ashwater, Devon, England
Baptism9 Feb 1758, Ashwater, Devon, England
Deathbef 23 Mar 1826, Ashwater, Devon, England
Burial23 Mar 1826, Ashwater, Devon, England
FatherEmanuel May (<1735-<1787)
MotherElisabeth Martyn (<1728-)
Marriage10 Nov 1785, Ashwater, Devon, England
ChildrenPriscilla (<1787-1865)
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