Robert Richard Kennon (Kennen Cannon) 1600–1696
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Cannon) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Robert Cannon) 1600–1696
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Biography
Robert Richard Kennon (Kennen Cannon) was born in 1600 in Brough, Caithness, Scotland, the child of george washington kennon and abigail sherman. Robert Richard Kennon (Kennen Cannon) married lady jonet chyna janet boyse, and had children including captain richard kenner, captain richard kennon, john richard kennon, johne samuel kennen kennon, lady abigail sherman kennon, lady isabel kennon, lady mary elam kennon, sir john kennon. Robert Richard Kennon (Kennen Cannon) passed away in 1696 in Conjurors Neck, Henrico, Virginia, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Cannon)
This ancestor line traces from Brioh, Caithness, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom (1535) to Brough, Caithness, Scotland (1600) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Cannon) (1600–1696) was born in Brough, Caithness, Scotland and died in Conjurors Neck, Henrico, Virginia, 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.
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Robert Cannon)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record