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Job Canon 1766–1842

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Job Canon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 5 Aug 1766 · Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Died 21 Jun 1842 · Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Father John Cannon
Mother Martha Alexander
Siblings Abbey Cannon, Agnes Cannon, Elizabeth Ann Cannon, Elizabeth Cannon, Ephraim Cannon, George Cannon, James Cannon, John Cannon, Joseph Cannon, Margaret Cannon, Mary Cannon, Rebeckah Cannon, Samuel Cannon, Susannah Cannon

Researchers connected through Job Canon 1766–1842

and 2 more tree owners connected with Job Canon 1766–1842

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Job Canon was born in 1766 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States, the child of john cannon and martha alexander. Job Canon passed away in 1842 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1766
Birth of Job Canon in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1842
Death of Job Canon in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Job Canon

This ancestor line traces from Forbes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1490) to Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States (1766) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Job Canon (1766–1842) was born in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States and died in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. 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 Job 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 8 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Job Canon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Job Canon PTP
1766–1842
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Job Canon's Descendants

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JC
Job Canon PTP 1766–1842