James McCann

JAMES MCCANN

This old, highly esteemed pioneer was born in Pennsylvania in 1787; married to Elizabeth Cunningham (who was born in Kentucky, 1793), in the state of Kentucky, about the year 1811. Came to Boone County in 1833, where Mr. McCann enter 160 acres of land, part of which is now owned by his son William, in Center Township. Mr. McCann was elected county recorder in 1842. Served about ten years to the great satisfaction of all. He died in May, 1870; is buried at the Lebanon Cemetery. His wife died in July, 1883, and is also buried at the same cemetery. Both Mr. and Mrs. McCann were members of the Christian Church, and were devoted to the work of christianity [sic]. No more worthy couple ever lived in the county than they. Died highly esteemed by all who were acquainted with them. They county and church in their death lost two good citizens. The following are their children’s names: John P., resides in Center Township; Robert C., resides in Jefferson six miles west of Lebanon; William G., resides in Center; Margaret (deceased); Nancy, resides in Jefferson Township; Mary, resides in Center Township. In person Mr. McCann was of medium size, dark complexion and hair.
 

Source Citation: Boone County Biographies [database online] Boone County INGenWeb. 2007. <http://www.rootsweb.com/~inboone> Original data: Harden & Spahr. "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana." Lebanon, Indiana. May, 1887, p. 335.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 29, 2007