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Richard A. Cantrell 1831–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1831

Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 23 Oct 1912

Death Location: West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Father: Larkin Cantrell

Mother: Eunice Moberly

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Jennie Cantrell

In 1831, Richard A. Cantrell entered the world in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States, born to Larkin J Cantrell And Eunice Moberly. In 1860, Richard A. Cantrell resided in Township 7 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA. Richard A. Cantrell married Nancy C Towns, and had children including Jennie Cantrell. Richard A. Cantrell passed away in 1912 in West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1831, Richard A. Cantrell entered the world in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States, born to Larkin J Cantrell And Eunice Moberly.
  • In 1860, Richard A. Cantrell resided in Township 7 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • Richard A. Cantrell married Nancy C Towns, and had children including Jennie Cantrell.
  • Richard A. Cantrell passed away in 1912 in West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA.

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Richard Cantrell's Ancestors

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Richard Cantrell
1831–1912
Birth Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States
Parents
Larkin J. Cantrell
1797–1867
Spartanburg County, SC
Eunice Moberly
1800–1846
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Richard Cantrell
1771–1848
North Carolina
Constance (Polly) Bethel
1776–1848
Spartanburg, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Capt.
1744–1883
Lucy Watson
1745–1782
Sampson Bethel
1750–1806
Mary Cantrell
1754–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John I
1724–1803
Hannah Brittian
1720–1769
Samuel Watson
1715–1789
Sarah (Whitehurst)
1720–1785
William Bethel
1708–1756
Jean Hurst
1722–1760
Rev. Cantrell
1729–1805
Talitha Cloud
1731–1768

Richard Cantrell's Descendants

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Richard (A.) Cantrell (1831–23 Oct 1912)
  1. 1. Jennie Cantrell 1874–1943
    1. 1. Carrell (Alonzo) Clem 1903–1974
      1. 1. Carrell (Alonzo) Clem 1926–1997

Richard Cantrell's Timeline

3 Records

1831
1831
Birth of Richard A. Cantrell in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States
1860
1860
Age 29
Richard A. Cantrell resided here in Township 7 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Township 7 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1912
23 Oct 1912
Age 81
Death of Richard A. Cantrell in West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA
West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 7 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M653_177; Page: 384; Family History Library Film: 803177

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 7 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 7 S Range 3 E, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M653_177; Page: 384; Family History Library Film: 803177

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1912
    Event Place: West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA

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