Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisBuckert Scrapbook
Page 10Death of A. P. Cannon.
Albert Perry Cannon died at his home in this city Saturday evening, Jan. 28th, 1905, at 4:30 p. m. after an illness of several weeks. His age at death was 81 years, 10 months and 28 days.
The funeral was held from the residence Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 2 o'clock p. m., burial in Moss Ridge cemetery.
"Uncle Perry" Cannon was one of the most widely known men in Hancock county. Born in Missouri, he came to this county in the early 50's, settling on a farm southeast of Carthage. When the gold fever broke out he joined the general exodus to California, remaining in the west a few years but returning to Carthage in 1857 and residing here continuously since that time. He removed to the city in '67, and has lived among us all these years, an upright, honest, conscientious man -- loyal to friend and neighbor, devoted to wife and loved ones, kindly to all and loved by all. The wife and one daughter, Miss Aurilla, and two sons, Granville, of this city, and Dr. Willis Cannon, of Smith Center, Kan., survive.
A large circle of friends mourn his death, but extend the hand of sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisSiegfried XIX
Page 143Death of A. P. Cannon.
Albert Perry Cannon died at his home here Jan. 28, aged 82 years. He was born in Howard Co., Mo., and came to Hancock county in 1847. He was married to Amerial E. Boston, April 24, 1849. They were the parents of four children, Dr. Willis Cannon, of Smith Center, Kas.; Granvil and Miss Marilla of Carthage and Fanny, who died May 24, 1888.
Mr. Cannon was a pioneer of this county and well and favorably known. The funeral was conducted from the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. A. Hurley officiating. Burial was in Moss Ridge.
