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Frank Cant

Male 1866 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Frank Cant was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada (son of Adam Cant and Helen Grace Rennelson); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128097
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteian


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Adam CantAdam Cant was born 30 Oct 1828, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; was christened 30 Nov 1828, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland (son of Hugh Cant and Alison Thom); died 27 Dec 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179591981
    • Occupation: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wood working machinery manufacturer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66567
    • Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millwright
    • Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pattern Maker
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pattern Maker

    Notes:

    Cant, Gourlay, & Co., manufacturers. of all kinds of wood-working machinery, with latest improvements, also steam engines, portable and stationery. The works are located on Concession Street. near G. W. R. R. station. Mr. Cant in a native of Scotland, where he was born in 1828, and has been a resident of the county since 1843. Mr. Gourlay was born in Huron County, 1844, but removed here with parents when only 2 years old.

    Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881

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    Died, In Galt, on Monday evening, 27th inst., at 6.45 o'clock, Adam Cant, Aged 52 years. The Funeral Will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock, (service at the house at 2.15) from his late residence, Forbes Street, to Galt Cemetery. Galt, Dec. 28th, 1880.

    Funeral Card

    Adam married Helen Grace Rennelson 19 Sep 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helen (daughter of Hector Rennelson and Grace Shiel) was born 23 Sep 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Helen Grace Rennelson was born 23 Sep 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Hector Rennelson and Grace Shiel); died 6 Jul 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179592005
    • Name: Helen Grace Cant
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66566
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Grace R. Cant was born 10 Jun 1863, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1945, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Alice Cant was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Frank Cant was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Alison Eliza Cant was born 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Hector Rennelson Cant was born 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1885, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Francis Cant was born 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Effie M. Cant was born 26 Jul 1876, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1947, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Hugh Cant was born 1799, , Scotland; died 26 Mar 1867, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23586
    • Residence: 1828, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millwright
    • Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbterian
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mill Wright
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Galt, on Saturday evening, 24th inst., at half-pst 6 o'clock, Alison, relict of the late Hugh Cant, in the 78th year of her age.

    Galt Reporter May 30 1879 pg 3

    Hugh — Alison Thom. Alison was born 1801, , Scotland; died 24 Mar 1879; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Alison Thom was born 1801, , Scotland; died 24 Mar 1879; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Alison Cant
    • Name: Ellen Thom
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23587
    • Residence: 1828, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland
    • Residence: 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. Alexander Cant was born 25 Apr 1827, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; was christened 29 Apr 1827, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; died 8 Nov 1861; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Adam Cant was born 30 Oct 1828, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; was christened 30 Nov 1828, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; died 27 Dec 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Cant was born 1829, Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was christened 1 Aug 1830, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; died 8 Mar 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mayor Hugh Cant was born 18 May 1833, Calcairn Mills, Rosshire, Scotland; was christened 28 Jul 1833, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; died 31 Dec 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Francis Cant was born 17 Mar 1835, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; died 3 Feb 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Cant was born 7 Apr 1837, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; died 19 Sep 1856; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Andrew Cant was born 12 Mar 1839, Kiltearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Ellen Cant was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Elizabeth "Eliza" Cant was born 15 Jan 1841, , Scotland; died 22 Dec 1906, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Helen Cant was born 7 Oct 1843, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. George F. Cant was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Hector Rennelson was born 1796, Halkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland (son of Richard Rennelson and Euphemia Irvine); died 15 Aug 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195085495
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103175P
    • Immigration: 1829, , Canada

    Notes:

    Many of the principal settlers of Dumfries came in about 1830. We learn from Mr. William Cowan, River Road, that the following well-known Dumfries families all sailed in the "Argus" of Workington, England, on the 3rd June, 1829: those of Francis Hogg, Walter Cowan, James Cowan, George Barrie and Hector Rennelson. The voyage was only nine weeks and two days!

    \bReminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young

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    It is has been reported that Hector's parents were Richard Rennelson and Euphemia Irvine, but there is not proof as of yet. This might be him: Name: Hector Renningston Christening Date: 11 Jan 1796 Christening Place: BEDRULE, ROXBURGH, SCOTLAND Father's Name: Richard Renningston

    Hector married Grace Shiel 21 Dec 1827, Southdean, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Grace was born 1804, Middleburn, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Grace Shiel was born 1804, Middleburn, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 20 Apr 1887, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56623789
    • Name: Grace Rennelson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58755P
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

    Notes:

    It is reported that Grace Shiel was the daughter of James Shiel and Margaret Common, this has not yet been proven.

    Children:
    1. Margaret Rennelson was born 1828; died 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Euphemia Rennelson was born 8 May 1831, , New York State, USA; died 8 Feb 1915, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Richard Rennelson was born 31 Jul 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1918, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Margaret Rennelson was born 11 Apr 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1912, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. James S. Rennelson was born 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Helen Grace Rennelson was born 23 Sep 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Davidson Rennelson was born 1841, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1916, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rev. William Hector Rennelson was born 1845, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1876, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Necropolis Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Richard Rennelson was born Abt 1770, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167603

    Richard — Euphemia Irvine. Euphemia was born Abt 1770; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Euphemia Irvine was born Abt 1770; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Euphemia Rennelson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171077

    Children:
    1. 6. Hector Rennelson was born 1796, Halkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 15 Aug 1848, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Euphemia Rennelson was born 1800, , Scotland; died 24 Mar 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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