Who was Charles Canaday?

Charles Canaday (1744–1797) was born in Fairfax, Virginia, USA and died in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles Canaday 1744–1797

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Nov 1744 · Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Died 14 Jul 1797 · New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Father Charles Cannady

Mother Phoebe Bowater Beals

Siblings John Canaday

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Cannady

Phoebe Bowater Beals

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Children

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Biography

The story of Charles Canaday began in 1744 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. Charles Canaday passed away in 1797 in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

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1744

Birth of Charles Canaday in Fairfax, Virginia, USA

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1797

Death of Charles Canaday in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Canaday

This ancestor line traces from Chichester, Sussex, England (1650) to Fairfax, Virginia, USA (1744) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Canaday (1744–1797) was born in Fairfax, Virginia, USA and died in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Charles Canaday PTP

1744–1797

Fairfax, Virginia, USA