Who was Peter Cantrell?

Peter Cantrell (1845–1911) was born in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA and died in Hart, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter A. Cantrell 1845–1911

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 DEC 1845 · Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Died 22 APR 1911 · Hart, Georgia, USA

Father Daniel Draton Cantrell

Mother Anna Hightower

Spouse Julia Ann Cantrell

Children Alfred Starling Cantrell, Emily Lavada Cantrell, Millie Cantrell

Siblings Charles Jefferson Cantrell, Daniel Draton Cantrell, Henry Bloomfield Cantrell, John Hyatt Cantrell, Margaret Mildred Cantrell, Mariah Ann Cantrell, Martha Jane Cantrell, Martin Cantrell, Nancy M Cantrell, Norris Stanford Cantrell, Pinkey Cantrell, Sarah M Cantrell, Tennsia Cantrell, Theophilus Jacob Cantrell, William Thomas Cantrell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Draton Cantrell

Anna Hightower

Spouse(s)

Julia Ann Cantrell

Susan Elvira Benfield

Children

Alfred Starling Cantrell

Emily Lavada Cantrell

Millie Cantrell

Biography

In 1845, Peter A. Cantrell entered the world in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, born to daniel draton cantrell and anna hightower. Peter A. Cantrell married julia ann cantrell, susan elvira benfield, and had children including alfred starling cantrell, emily lavada cantrell, millie cantrell. Peter A. Cantrell passed away in 1911 in Hart, Georgia, USA.

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Birth of Peter A. Cantrell in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Birth

1911

Death of Peter A. Cantrell in Hart, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Cantrell

This ancestor line traces from Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales (1642) to Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA (1845) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Cantrell (1845–1911) was born in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA and died in Hart, Georgia, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 7 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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