Cant - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cants in Lincolnshire.

marygodward — 2011-09-18 05:01:24Z

You might like to know that a James Cant (b 1850 Denton, Lincolnshire)and Mary Elizabeth Trigg (b 1847 Denton Lincolnshire) appear on a passenger list arriving in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from Paraguay in 1873. They were part of the ill-fated Lincolnshire Farmers scheme of 1872. You can check further details on the www.argbrit.org website. My greatgrandfather was also part of the group.

Mary

kate cant married into clarkson

1_richardbird — 2011-09-05 17:03:32Z

I am trying to find some information about my father's family. My dad has passed and family record's are limited.
What I do know is his mother's name was Ivy Cant nee Clarkson. Ivy was born in Leven Yorkshire. Ivy's mother was Kate who lived on Ferry Road Wawne Hull when Ivy came to Canada in 1935. Kate had a brother Robert and Thomas who both came to Canada in the early 1900's. Ivy had a sister who stayed in the U.K.

Re: William Cant

joemar127 — 2011-09-02 04:01:51Z

Hi my grandfather was John Cant(B) 1886 in limekilns fife. His father was William Cant and he married Helen Burgess at Dunfermline, Fife on 1875. My Great Grandparents had 9 Children ranging from 1877-1891. They were all living in Limekilns and as a child I was fortunate to visit my Great Aunts and a couple of uncles. Will give you any info that I can. Margaret

William J. Cant (born 1870, Ohio)

Corey789 — 2011-08-07 16:33:31Z

I am searching for William J. Cant's date and place of death. His father was Andrew Cant, and his mother's maiden name was Jennie Johnson.

Any information would be very much appreciated.

Re: James Cant born 1870

JennyForsyth64 — 2011-04-21 14:21:32Z

Sorry, no it's not the same James Cant - my James was born in Arbroath Scotland.

Henry Cant

planetwinch — 2011-03-27 15:28:23Z

Can anyone give me details of the birth in 1859/60 in Somerstown/St Pancras/St Marylebone, of Henry Cant. Possibly born Henry Andrew or Andrew Henry - parents Andrew and Eliza Elizabeth nee Meader. No birth entry on freebmd. Thanks
Janet

Re: James Cant born 1870

mclkkg — 2011-03-24 15:47:03Z

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER jAMES cANT WAS BORN IN U.K. NORTHUMBERLAND ABOUT 1867
IS THIS A CONNECTION?

KATHLEEN DOVER (CANT SCOTSID@AOL.COM)

Re: Archibald Cant (1836-1860)

guyfawkes11 — 2010-11-30 15:26:34Z

Hi Byran
Yes it took some working out so I am off to get the certificates to prove it all
Well my great great grandfather had 3 wives and 8 children
My great grandfather had 2 wives and managed 11 children
My grandfather managed only 1 wife and 1 child
I so far have had only 1 wife and 2 children; I am 66 now so I do not think I will be adding to the total.
So who said the old where bad; bring on the good old I say!!!
Many thanks for all your help
Dave Cant Churchdown Gloucester; native of Newcastle being the 1st Cant to cross the Tyne and head south

Re: Archibald Cant (1836-1860)

BryanHoggarth — 2010-11-30 14:55:33Z

Hi Guy
Now if Catherine Cookson had written a story like that I would not have believed it.
Your head must have been spinning.

Bryan

Re: Archibald Cant (1836-1860)

guyfawkes11 — 2010-11-30 11:56:50Z

Hi Brian
Yes i think I have got to the bottom of it
I am tracing the Cant line of my family from Northumberland
I know my gradfather was Foster Cant
I also know that my Great Grandfather was a Foster Cant
I also know that my Great Great Grandfather was Foster Cant
Born in 1812
He was married 3 times
1st to Ann Mitchelson in Nov 1830 Ann died Sept 1849

2nd marriage to Isabella Boyd Dec 1856 her 2nd marriage her first husband Richard Boyd dies in 1850 she dies in either the in Jan/Feb/March 1857 or the Oct/Nov/Dec 1860

3rd marriage is to Isabella Cant maiden name also Boyd this Isabella Cant is the daughter in law of the said Foster Cant as she was married to a Archibald Cant(Kent) 1st October 1866 her first marriage to Archibald who was from Foster Cant's 1st marriage was born in 1835 and dies Sept 1860 The marriage of Archibald to Isabella took pl;ace in March 1854
Yes you can marry a non blood relative in this case Foster Cant married is daughter in law

Re: Archibald Cant (1836-1860)

BryanHoggarth — 2010-11-30 11:35:26Z

I don't undrestand what you have said but I wonder if what you suggest is legal.

I notice these entries in FreeBMD.

Births Jun 1860
CANT Archibald Tynemouth 10b 1[53]7

Deaths Sep 1860
CANT Archibald Tynemouth 10b 97

It would look to me like the child born in the June Qtr may well have been the person who died a few months later. Do you have a copy of the death certificate and/or a copy of the birth certificate?

As regards the marriage of Foster CANT and Isabella BOYD it may have been earlier than you say:

Marriages Dec 1856
Atkinson Thomas Gateshead 10a 663
Boyd Isabella Gateshead 10a 663
Burdis Ellen Gateshead 10a 663
Cant Foster Gateshead 10a 663

There is also this Foster CANT who may be same man or different:

Marriages Sep 1863
BLACK Jane Newcastle T 10b 35
Cant Foster Newcastle T 10b 35

And this is where you seem to think (another?) Foster CANY married Isabella:

Marriages Jun 1866
Cant Foster Gateshead 10a 878
Cant Isabella Gateshead 10a 878
Cowley John Gateshead 10a 878
SPEARS Jane Gateshead 10a 878

or did he marry Jane SPEARS?

Bryan

Archibald Cant (1836-1860)

guyfawkes11 — 2010-11-29 22:50:20Z

Archibald Cant was the son of Foster/Forster Cant and Ann Mitchelson married November 1830
I believe that Archibald Cant married Isabella Boyd in or around 1854 to 1858 there are three marriages between those dates of a Isabella Boyd
When Archibald dies in the September of 1860 Isabella Boyd/Cant goes and lives with Foster Cant(b1812/3) his daughter in law and marries him on the 1st April 1866.
Can anybody help and prove the marriage of Archibald Cant to Isabella Boyd Many thanks

Re: The CANT FAMILY Barry near Carnoustie 1800 .Scotland .

JennyForsyth64 — 2010-11-23 13:33:36Z

Hello,
Although I don't appear to have the names you mentioned in my family tree, thought I would email just in case there are other names that may connect. My family come from the Angus area including Dunnichen, Arbroath, Broughty Ferry. My grandparents were Henry & Elizabeth, Great grandparents James and Agnes, great, great grandparents David and Margaret. If you receive this email, my email address is
jenaf@westnet.com.au
Jenny PS I live in WA

Re: The CANT FAMILY Barry near Carnoustie 1800 .Scotland .

JennyForsyth64 — 2010-11-23 13:26:19Z

Hello,
Not sure if this will help you, thought I would check anyway. My ancesters were Andrew Cant who married Margaret Duncan, late 1700's not sure how many children they had except for one called David, born 1794 who is in my family tree. Do you know who Mary's parents of siblings were. The area they come from is Angus - Arbroath, Dunnichen, Broughty Ferry which is near Canoustie.If you receive this message my email is jenaf@westnet.com.au
Jenny

Re: Cants of Broughty Ferry and Auchterhouse

JennyForsyth64 — 2010-10-21 15:09:34Z

Hello Jean, My great, great, great grandparents names were Andrew Cant and Margaret Duncan. Don't know how many children they had but I am connected thru a son called David, they also come from the Arbroath area which is only a few miles from Broughty Ferry. Your posting was dated 2000 so hope you will receive this email. Please contact me thru my email address which is jenaf@westnet.com.au
Jenny

Info on Henry Cant and his siblings married Elizabeth Pearson.

JennyForsyth64 — 2010-10-09 13:19:06Z

Henry Cant married Elizabeth Pearson in Arbroath Scotland, looking for info on several of his siblings - James, Henry (Harry), George - there were 9 children. Any info appreciated.

Info on siblings of James Cant born about 1824 married Agnes Scott.

JennyForsyth64 — 2010-10-09 13:15:08Z

James and Agnes lived in Arbroath, Scotland and had about 9 children- have names of several children. Any info greatly appreciated.

Re: James Cant born 1870

JennyForsyth64 — 2010-10-09 13:07:40Z

Hello, I have several James Cants in family tree.
James born 1859 - don't know who he married, had a brother called David.
James born 1885 - married Ann (surname not known) had sister called Jane Ann but was known as Jean, she married and moved to America.

Re: gideon cant

JohnLeslie21 — 2010-10-01 07:15:52Z

Hi Jane,
Have I contacted you before?
JohnLeslie was my G'G'G'father. The farm he owned,ie Maryton Farm is presently for sale. Google it for details.
Contact me at jwnleslie@hotmail.com

Re: Cant family in Lincolnshire

wwwnevaehstar — 2010-05-01 06:01:43Z

Hi Anne....
Thankyou for your reply
Not sure were my family came from....
I don't know nothing at all....
It is my nana, my mums mother that was named evyon.....
Not sure wether she was named after anyone....
Sorry i don't nknow anything more....
Thankyou anyawy...

Matakite

Re: Cant family in Lincolnshire

wwwnevaehstar — 2010-05-01 05:55:23Z

Thanyou for your repy glennis....
I'm sorry, all that i can tell you about is what i've already said....
I don't know anything about my family apart from the ones i have mentioned....
I think my nana came over from austrailia...thats all i know...
The rest of my amidiate family and myself all grew up here in New Zealand......

Re: Cant family in Lincolnshire

AnneBrownlee17 — 2010-04-29 15:39:25Z

Hi Matakite,

Is your Cant family originally from Lincolnshire, UK?

Was your grandmother Evyon born in UK?

Best wishes,
Anne

Re: Cant family in Lincolnshire

glennis77 — 2010-04-29 00:42:04Z

Hello Matakite.
My mothers name was Cant. Her mother was Charlotte Agnes Mitchell Cant and her father was Arthur Robert James Cant. He was born in Essex. Can you tell me some more about your family and I can see if we are connected.
Email me at nan.kelly@bigpond.com

Re: Cant family in Lincolnshire

wwwnevaehstar — 2010-04-29 00:04:01Z

My Name is Matakite Cant....
I am almost 21yrz...
I live in Auckland New Zealand.....
I Don't no much at all about this side of my family...i Have one full sister from my mum side who has sadley past away, her mane was Arohanui Cant...My mother also past awae last year at 38yrs old....i miss her dearly....she never new much about our family either, so couldn't tell me much....
She had three bothers and to sisters...'my uncle and unties'....
There names are Gearge, Ross and Larry and the my aunteis are Vironica and Angela and my mother was Theresa...We all have the last name Cant.....
My nana was Evyon Cant...She has also past away...i do not no my granfather or anyone else in the cant family at all...i would love to no more about my family...if you can help then that would be much appreciated...thank you

Re: The CANT FAMILY Barry near Carnoustie 1800 .Scotland .

fgilbert2 — 2010-03-14 03:00:34Z

Hello I am writing from Adelaide South Australia. There is a Mary Isabella Cant in my family tree. I don't think it is the one you are looking for because she was born 1861 and was originally a McKinnon and married a John Thomas Cant. I just thought I would say hi anyway
Cheers
Fiona Jean McKinnon Cant

William Cant

AngelaEllis95 — 2009-07-20 12:02:22Z

Hi

I'm looking for a William Cant (parents: William Cant & Eliza Colville) who married Hellen Burgess on 19th November 1875 in Dunfermline Fife.

Any information much appreciated.

Email k_ellis@live.co.uk

Cant, Andrew

c_dobrzynski — 2009-03-05 04:34:47Z

13 Dec 1892 Mortuary Notice - Chicago, IL

Cant-Dec, at his late residence, No. 186 Colorado avenue.
Andrew Cant, third son of the late Rev. Andrew Cant of
Tweedmouth, England, England, aged 39 years. Funeral Thursday at 1 o'clock.

Cant, Andrew

c_dobrzynski — 2009-03-05 04:34:25Z

13 Dec 1892 Mortuary Notice

Cant-Dec, at his late residence, No. 186 Colorado avenue.
Andrew Cant, third son of the late Rev. Andrew Cant of
Tweedmouth, England, England, aged 39 years. Funeral Thursday at 1 o'clock.

Re: Jackie Ribes researching Cant family, Lincolnshire

belinda1859 — 2008-12-14 12:56:04Z

hi iam interesterd in finding out wear we all came from we live in a small village in norfolk called docking. my farther came from liverpool.I have one brother and sister me and my brother are twins. my wife and I have two children mary and nathan .I will look forward to hear from you cheers for now mark & belinda

Re: Birth of Foster CANT 1845/1846 Request Help

Wallywoo1321 — 2008-12-09 23:16:56Z

Dave,

the 1861 census has FOSTER CANT living at Hillheads Farm, Killingworth, which is not far from where he died , Westmoor. He is shown as being a coal miner
He is shown as being born in 1846 at Bywell St Peter's, Northumberland.
His father is shown as being Foster Cant, born 1812, at St Johns, Northumberland. He is an agricultural labourer and a widower.
Another son, John Cant, aged 11, a scholar is also still at home, then there is Isabella Cant, Foster's daughter in law, who is 25 years of age, born 1836, who is a widow, Thomas Boyd, 18 years, stepson, William Boyd, 14 years, stepson, Richard Boyd, 11 years, stepson and Mary Boyd, 3 years, stepdaughter.

All the information on the follow ups posted in response to your message seem to pinpoint this gamily as being yours.

Bill Henderson

Re: Birth of Foster CANT 1845/1846 Request Help

JNoonan4646 — 2008-12-09 14:12:17Z

On these marriage certs--what was the father's name and occupation? What was it on this birth record that you don't think is yours? What do you see on the census records and most likely his mother's name? Nevermind I think she was dead: Death registry Ann Cant 1849 Sept ¼ Hexham 25 233Is this your family?:1851 censusHO107/2414 folio 257 page 12StyfordStybord High BarnsForster Caunt, Head, Widr, 38, Ag labor, Northumberland St. Johnley [St. John Lee]Archibald Caunt, Son, 15, Ag labor, Northumberland HaltwhistleJane Caunt, Daur, 12, Scholar, Northumberland WardForster Caunt, 6, Northumberland KirkwhelpingtonJohn Caunt, Son, 1, Northumberland BywellMargaret Lambert, Serv, W, 45, Dom?, Newcastle St. Nicholas

If you think this was your family then here they were in 1841.HO107/843/11 folio 10 page 14Warden, ChollertonFrankham's ? Cottages [could be Frankham Fell Cottages]Forster Cant,25, Ag Lab, Y [yes born in Northumberland]Ann Cant, 25, YIsaac Cant, 11, YIsabella Cant, 8, YArchibald Cant, 6, YJane Cant, 2, YIf you are a novice at this --just to remind you that in the 1841 census those over 15 had their ages rounded down to the closest divider by 5--so Forster and Ann could be 25-29 years old.

Forster Cant married Ann Mitchellson 13 Nov 1830 in Haydon Bridge. Witnesses were Elizabeth and Thomas Stobart and James Cant Is there a sibling that you could research? to check records against?

There was no set spelling of names back then, also you could call yourself whatever you wanted without legally having to change anything--just be consistant. I would not dispell Forster/Foster so readily.If your Foster/Forster Cant/Kant/Caunt's father's name is Forster/Foster also and the most likely the census is your family then you will find a Foster Cant baptism at St. John Lee 13 June 1802 of Anick s/o Thomas Cant. The Cant name was quite common in the St. John Lee area. Folks from Acomb also used this parish for baptisms etc. This parish did not put mother's names and father's occupation in until some time after April 1812. There is a marriage of Thomas Cant and Isabel Stobart in St. John Lee 14 Nov 1799.

Hope this helps--anywhay it should give you food for thought.

Janis

Re: Birth of Foster CANT 1845/1846

hcoxon — 2008-12-08 15:40:23Z

Could this be your Foster Cant:-

KANT, Forster Christening
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 13 Jul 1845 Recorded in: Bywell, Northumberland, England
Collection: St Andrew
Father: Forster KANT
Mother: Ann
Source: FHL Film 1068610 Dates: 1705 - 1898

Harry
http://freespace.virgin.net/harry.coxon

Birth of Foster CANT 1845/1846 Request Help

guyfawkes11 — 2008-12-08 15:39:48Z

I am trying to locate and confirm the birth of my Great Grandfather Foster Cant born in 1845 or 1846.
We know that he died in 1927 on the 4th November in the School House at West Moor Northumberland.
We also know that he was married twice in his life.
His first marriage was to Jane Black and his second marriage was to Elizabeth Campbell this was her second marriage also with her maiden name being Snowdon.
When he was born I believe it was in the area just North of Hexham around the Acomb area.
What is confusing is that I have located a birth of a Forster Cant (not Foster) on the 13 Jan 1845 with the father being called Forster also on the birth certificate the mother being a Ann Mitchelson the birth took place at Horn Castle just outside of Kirkwhelpington.
I do not believe that this is my Grandfathers birth record but have not found any other records.
I can confirm the years that he was born in to be 1845 or 1846 because of the dates on his marriage and death certificates.
So if anybody can help me as am I just learning this family tree searching it would be most helpful
Many thanks
Dave Cant

James Cant born 1870

diway194 — 2008-04-07 21:42:15Z

The James Cant I'm looking for is a stepbrother of my Grandfather. Mother was Susan Smith, Blair. Blair is my maiden name. Did he have siblings Peter, David,Jane or Jean Cant.

Re: Cant family Essex/Suffolk

Helen_Ratcliff — 2008-02-22 08:20:25Z

Danzie Cant, ( son of Robert Cant b. 1781 in Essex ) is my G G G Grandfather.

Possibly emigrated to New Zealand on vessel Tudor?
http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlistt.html
click on Tudor
Where are you based? My husband's GGG Grandfather is also called Robert Cant from Wickham St Pauls
Cheers
Helen Cant

Re: Cant family Essex/Suffolk

droppedpiehead — 2008-02-22 04:55:50Z

Danzie Cant, ( son of Robert Cant b. 1781 in Essex ) is my G G G Grandfather.
I would be delighted to hear from any one who can tell me about my family who were resident of Wickham St Paul, Essex for a long time and were the village bakers I believe.

Thank you, Jon-o Cant.

Jacob Cant

thelenards1 — 2008-01-18 10:48:53Z

I am looking for any information on the Cant Family which includes a Jacob Cant born between 1799-1801. He had around 9 children including another Jacob Cant born between 1829-1831. I have found some information but need to confirm it as there are so many Cants with the same name. Any information would be appriciated. Thanks

Re: Thomas Cant from Bo'ness

sabberdan — 2008-01-03 11:23:41Z

Hi there,

Thomas Cant and Jane (Jean)Falconer were my great grandmother's great grandparents. They married on 17th December 1824 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland. Thomas Cant & Jane Falcolner had a daughter, Helen Cant (b 1826, d 1875). She married Robert Whitehead in 1851 and their daughter, Agnes Whitehead (b 1858) married William Auld. They had 2 children in Scotland before immigrating to New Zealand where my great grandmother (Annie Jean Hay Auld)was born in 1888.

regards,
Sandra

Re: Cants-Northhamptonshire-Huntindonshire/Bedfordshire

melzajane — 2007-11-10 00:51:08Z

Just starting my research. My grandmother was Grace Vera Cant. Her father was Arthur Cant. Both from Bedfordshire. Any connection?

Re: Cant

susancant — 2007-09-23 17:35:28Z

Hi

My great grandfather is a mystery, George Cant born some around 1874, lived and married in Rotherham to Eliza McGlynn. Died 1952 age 78, a locomotive engine driver/miner for Steel, Peach and Tozer (Sheffield)

He could be from Lincolnshire or Essex.
Who knows, I'm stuck

CANT. ARTHUR JAMES

glenniskelly — 2006-10-02 04:31:56Z

Could SKS do a death look up for me please of the above person who I believe was killed in Auckland in a bar accident in 1954. I have a folio number 1281 page 102. What I want to know is how did he die, was there an inquest, if so could someone have a look at the result for me please. Much appreciated and thanks in advance. Glennis Kelly.

Re: Cant family Essex/Suffolk

glenniskelly — 2006-10-02 04:21:34Z

Hi Liane, did I reply to your email or not. I have lost a lot of info on my computer and not sure if I have answered some emails. Please advise. Glennis

Re: Cant family Essex/Suffolk

2006-09-19 00:13:41Z

Hi Liane, my cants came from Manningtree and colchester area and my grandfather came from Harwich. His grandfather was Robert and his father was Samuel and his name was Arthur, was born in 1875. Any use to you. Regards glennis

Re: Cant family Essex/Suffolk

2006-09-13 08:02:18Z

would be keen to hear about your Cant's Glennis.
Mine are from Bures in Essex originally.
I have an Abraham. I know one line went to Isle of Wight.
email me

Liane

Cant's in the North East

missypixie — 2006-09-12 15:09:04Z

from just typing in the search engine Heather cant , i found that there was 2 other heather cant's , so then i searched for the surname Cant and found this message board, and saw that someone was searching for people with the surname Cant - in the North East!
well here i am in the north East!

hello there

missypixie — 2006-09-12 15:09:04Z

I'm actually from Newcastle Upon Tyne!

Re: Cant family Essex/Suffolk

paularobinson1 — 2006-09-12 03:13:11Z

I have this family in my line (on my mother side) and I would like to be able fill in few gaps- can you direct me to your page.
My CAnts start with Robert ( 1781)and Sarah ann Mitchell Cant (1784)
From Wickham st pauls

Re: Cant family Essex/Suffolk

2006-09-12 02:41:41Z

Hi Paula, I am looking for Cants too and I think we might be looking for the same ones. Mine come from Essex also. Could you contact me offline and we can have a chat about who is who. regards glennis

Re: James Cant

mcant146 — 2006-05-06 14:30:59Z

Was the James Cant you are speaking of from that area? What is Ben Dhu? I would be interested in any information you have.

Thanks,

Maureen

Re: CANT, from Huntingdon Area

2006-02-23 11:30:47Z

John
I would like to contact you direct my email is twhorrellc@aol.com. The children were all born in Great Staughton:
Mary 1786
Ann 1787
Jonah 1788
Rebecca 1790
John 1792
Thomas 1793
William 1795
Griffin 1797
George 1798
Sophie 1800
Hannah 1802
Elizabeth 1804
Robert
James 1806
Joseph 1807
Francis 1808
Fanny 1810

Regards

Thomas