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Laura Frances Cantwell

ddrake8366 — 2012-05-22 00:35:29Z

Looking for information on Laura Frances Cantwell. Born 1882/1883 in Brockville, Ontario Canada. Came to the States around 1895. She had 2 boys with a Charles Frederick Scorso in Madison, New Jersey in 1911 and then went to Lynn, MA. around 1919. She also may have married at William Neis, 1904, in Rutland Vermont.
Claire

James J. Cantwell 1859 Mississippi

DebbieCantwell256 — 2012-05-21 02:02:06Z

Looking for any information on James J. Cantwell (1859 MS). Son of Elijah (1823 SC) & Melvina (Adams) Cantwell. Brother of Thomas & Charles (1864 MS). Married to Mattie Williams (1863 TX). Cannot find him after 1880 Williamson, TX Census. Believe he died after 1891 (son born 11/1891).

Re: Cantwell, NY

lkruszewsk — 2012-05-19 14:58:54Z

I dont remember which building, it seemed to be closer to the little deli-candy store on the corner. Uncle James died young, before I was born. Kathy Angel Cahill lives in Northern Westchester County ,NY and all the Paust brothers ( Barry, Eddie, Richie, and Ronnie) have passed away..Aunt Dot ( Dorothy) passed away this year, she was the last of the Cantwells.

Cantwell

bcarrolan — 2012-05-15 09:02:30Z

There is a Michael Cantwell who died 1867 Melbourne unsure if this father of Mary Ann Cantwell who married Rody Larkin

Re: IS THERE ANY OTHER SPELLINGS FOR CANTWELL

HighwaterCowboy — 2012-05-13 23:12:12Z

There are indeed. In a book compiled and published by Ann Billings and her mother Dortha Sedgwick, the title being Cantwell and Allied Families of AR, AZ, NM, OK, and TX...there are names that come from Kilkenny, Ireland...the de Cantevilles.
Conteville is a later spelling of that family.
In the United States there were Cantrells and Cantwells. These two names in particular are the same family as siblings of a Cantrell just decided to start spelling their name Cantwell.

Re: IS THERE ANY OTHER SPELLINGS FOR CANTWELL

PJVA2006 — 2012-05-13 22:20:43Z

Would Canfield also be a possible variation of "Cantwell"? I'm trying solve a mystery about an ancestor from Ireland with the surname of Canfield who was said to have actually descended from Cantwell. we have wondered if the name was purposely changed or could it have been a spelling variation?

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

DebbieCantwell256 — 2012-05-02 01:40:20Z

I've traced this branch of the Cantwell's back to Anthony, b 1801 SC d 1870 Lafayette County, MS. He had 10 kids. His oldest was Elijah, b 1823 TN, d 6/23/1891; Elijah had James J, b 1859 d 1891-1892; and Theodore A, 11/11/1891 d 2/5/1970 was the only child of James J. Anthony had a son James b 1840 TN. Not sure if this was your line or not. I would like to look at your tree and if you could put me in touch with the Cantwell researcher, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

HighwaterCowboy — 2012-04-30 15:09:55Z

And one more thing. That far back you have to determine if your family is Cantwell or Cantrell. During one of those generations, the male siblings just decided to spell their name Cantwell for some reason.

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

HighwaterCowboy — 2012-04-30 15:03:43Z

Hello Debbie,
I'm not sure I can help but I am descended from a James (jim) Cantwell b 1854 MO. I think you may have stumbled onto a wall I haven't been able to get around. Odd thing is, I have none of the names you mention save that of James (Jim). Best thing to do is look at my tree to see if you can pick up a trail. I can put you in touch with someone who did a ton of research on the Cantwells as well.
I'll invite you to my tree. My GG Grandfather, Jim Cantwell b 1854 MO was born to William Carroll Cantwell and Nancy Finch. William's father was James Cantwell b 1795 SC d 1860 Denton Texas. This James's father was William Cantwell b 1769 NC d 1836 TN. See what you think and maybe we can figure it out.

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

DebbieCantwell256 — 2012-04-30 00:31:07Z

I am researching my husbands family. His line goes from Anthony, Elijah, James J, Theadore, TA.
I am looking for information on the father for Anthony, b 1801 SC. I would also appreciate any infomation on James J died in Texas.

Re: Patrick Cantwell

SueHolt78 — 2012-04-07 13:07:22Z

Patrick was born around 1815 in Rahan, I believe. He married Mary Grogan and they had 4 children: John, Margaret, Ellen and Bridget. Mary came to Kenosha, WI in 1843. Wish to correspond with anyone who connects.

Cantwell, Ellen (nee Bourke)

ange2643 — 2012-04-07 08:02:07Z

From Tipperary, Ellen Cantwell nee Bourke daughter of John Bourke and Mary Fanner, travelled at age about 55 yrs with 6 of her children to Australia 1855. 2 of her children Mary Ann and Martin arrived earlier, as both married in Melbourne, Victoria 1853. I have not been able to find a record for her husband Michael or for his death in Victoria. Daughter Mary Ann married Rody Larkin who I believe also came from Tipperary maybe immigrating about 1849. Rody (Rodger) parents were Andrew Larkin and Bridget Mahar/Maher.

Cantwell family members buried in Massachusetts

sfpf4 — 2012-02-29 01:51:59Z

In looking for the grave of a Prince family member, I found that the adjoining cemetery plot included Cantwell family members. I was hoping that some names might sound familiar since the daughter of my Prince family member had married a Cantwell. Sadly, none of them sounded familiar. I thought they might be helpful to some looking for other Cantwell family members. I do not know if those whose names are not Cantwell are connected to the Cantwell family, but just that the cemetery listed them in the lot.

The following people were buried in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The graves are in Methuen, Massachusetts, but the address of the cemetery is Lawrence, Massachusetts. The name is given, the age, and the date.

IC-F-74 list of people buried in lot as follows:

Ann Cantwell, no age given, Buried: 10/21/1889

Bertha Cantwell, no age given, 05/26/1890

John J Cantwell, no age given, 06/29/1897

William F Cantwell, 29, 07/15/1903

Annie Barry, 34, 08/10/1910

John L Cantwell, no age given, 08/19/1913

Claire V Vandette, 46, 09/08/1967

Leonard O'Connell, 59, 01/26/1970

Augustine X Cleary, 73, 06/18/1973

Augustine X Cleary Jr, 44, 06/19/1978

Evelyn Cleary, 74, 09/17/1981

Dorothea Morrison, 54, 01/12/1982

Sheila A O'Connell, 34, 08/30/1984

James Sherlock Cantwell

crawflower — 2012-02-24 04:40:52Z

Hello I'm sorry I don't have any info. on his parents. I am a related to James Sherlock Cantwell through Ellen Cantwell his Daughter that married Joseph Nephi McCann their daughter Sarah Elizabeth McCann married A William Matthews Phillips.My
maiden names is Phillips.
Good Luck and I will post info. if I find something too.
sheri

Re: Cantwells in Indiana

diane20072641 — 2012-02-19 10:47:17Z

i am trying to find info on mary ann cantwell whose father came from scotland. she was born in indiana and married william harvey fry about 1878 in madison, indiana tipton co. mary ann was born in 1856. in 1930 they lived in center post, ark. i can't find anything about her father. don't know his first name. her mother was born in north carolina. mary ann was my great grandmother. i want to trace my scottish ancestors. please if you have any info you think might pertain to these cantwell's let me hear from you. thank you so much.
diane

Re: Cantwell, NY

1_wrupp1 — 2012-02-12 22:42:13Z

Were we in building 6 or 2 when my Mom babysat for you? I do remember some of the aunts but a couple only briefly. Uncle James I do not recall at all, I did not know that there was a brother. As for cousins, the only ones I remember are Kathy Angel and the Paust brothers. I know there were others, just not in my memory.

Cantwell family, Rensselaer, NY area

jessicahodder1 — 2011-12-29 23:56:46Z

I'm trying to find information about the family of my great-grandparents. It's a little bit of a strange situation that I'm trying to sort out.

My great-grandfather's name was Israel J. BARBER (b 1864). He is orignially from the Poestenkill area of Rensselaer county, NY. He was married twice. His first wife (married in 1891) was named Bridget CANTWELL, and from what I've been able to find in census records, she was born about 1859 and died in 1910. I would think that she would probably be from the Poestenkill area herself, or at least from Rensselaer county.

After her death, my g-grandfather remarried a woman from Hoosick Falls named Helen Cecelia CANTWELL.(My great-grandmother.) Yes, she was a Cantwell, too. She, however, was about 25 years younger than Bridget, and 21 years younger than her husband.

I can't help but wonder what the situation is with both of the women being Cantwells. I'm actually wondering if the two women were related somehow.

Are any of these names familiar at all to anyone? Anyone with any Cantwell connections in Rensselaer, NY?

Re: cantwell in Killkenny, Ireland

ellenbrown24 — 2011-12-17 03:42:50Z

What year are you speaking of?

Re: Bridget Cantwell 1858 daughter of

ellenbrown24 — 2011-12-17 03:38:15Z

Sorry, Kilkenny, Ireland

Bridget Cantwell 1858 daughter of

ellenbrown24 — 2011-12-17 03:37:30Z

Martin Cantwell and Judith Tuite
Any connections ???
Thanks

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

HighwaterCowboy — 2011-12-15 12:08:26Z

Debra,
I've looked in my Cantwell/Cantrell book and was unable to find the folks you mentioned. I even looked for Ann Adams and Minnie Huffman. I have some more searching to do as I didn't index the CANTRELL's yet, though looking for the spouses usually means we have no record. I will look for the children you mentioned to see if I can pick up a trail. If nothing else I'll write to my cousin who compiled the book to see if she has any updated indexes to search.
Rick

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

rodriguez96725 — 2011-12-08 16:50:59Z

Yes, I see the interchange between Cantwell / Cantrell. I use both when searching but the death certificates state Cantwell and the marriage license is closer to Cantwell then to Cantrell BUT as I said I do use both when searching.

Elijah Cantwell and Ann Melvina Adams Cantwell were born in Tennessee and they are buried in Kempner Cemetery, Kempner, Lampasas, Texas.

Minnie L Huffman and Thomas A? Cantwell had 4 other children in which I have only been able to find 1 (Lottie Lane Cantwell) who married (I believe) a Powell Dalton Taylor. Powell D Taylor was the informant on Lottie's death certificate.

Thanks again.

Debra

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

HighwaterCowboy — 2011-12-08 11:41:01Z

Your Cantwells do ring a bell but for some reason do not appear in my tree file. I do have a book on the Cantwell/Cantrell families that I'll research when
I have time. Please write again if it seems like
I've not responded after a few days.

I will tell you that in my GGGG grandfather's time,
members of the same family began spelling their names
Cantwell, instead of Cantrell.

My most direct Cantwell relative was James, the son
of William Carroll Cantwell and Nancy Finch who lived
in Bastrop and Travis County, Texas. They both came from
Tennessee.

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

rodriguez96725 — 2011-12-08 04:51:49Z

I am looking for information on Thomas A? Cantwell born 1865, Mississippi.

Thomas was married to Minnie L Huffman (1873, Texas - 1917, Texas).

Minnie and 2 of their children died in 1917 in Mart, Texas from smallpox.

I have not been able to track Thomas after the 1910 US Census.

Thomas A? Cantwell's parents were Elijah L Cantwell and Ann Melvina Adams. Elijah died in 1891 in Lampasas County, Texas and Ann died in 1907 in Lampasas County, Texas.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: CANTWELL Robert Milton 1925-1926

bisterbuddy49 — 2011-11-28 01:20:45Z

Wow. Thanks!!

Re: CANTWELL Robert Milton 1925-1926

PatSheldon50 — 2011-11-28 01:00:47Z

His death certificate is located on the LDS pilot site.
He died Jan 23, 1927 from streptococci (streptococcus) (hemolytic) meningitis
Strep infection and strep pneumonia
Parents
Frank Cantwell
Jewell Dunn

Re: CANTWELL Robert Milton 1925-1926

bisterbuddy49 — 2011-11-27 22:35:40Z

This was the infant son (obviously) of Charles Franklin Cantwell and his wife, Jewel. My mother, the only daughter of above parents, believed he died of diptheria, but was not sure.

Re: Patrick Paul Cantwell -NYC area

SheilaMacAvoyBlock — 2011-11-17 16:19:42Z

Do you have Patrick's death certificate? If he died in Central Islip State Hospital it will indicate so on the certificate. I don't believe you can get the certificate from the State, but you might be able to get it from the Township, especially if you can demonstrate relationship.

My Cantwell's descend from Michael and Alice Cantwell who immigrated to NY in the early 1850s and would not be related to your crowd.

Sheila

Re: Cantwell, NY

lkruszewsk — 2011-11-15 05:21:41Z

Elizabeth was my Aunt (Betty) and Miranda was my Grandmother (Nanny) There were Ann, Helen (my mom) Dorothy, Elizabeth, James and Mary, When I was a child, my Mom (on occasion) left me with Aunt Betty at Schlobaum Houses on Palisade ave. Dorothy recently passed away and the others before her.Let me know if I can be of any help in your research...There are quite a few cousins in the family that are still around...

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

HighwaterCowboy — 2011-11-02 00:49:32Z

Hello
I'm very pleased to meet you!

Narcissa is my GG grandmother as well, but I'm the G grandson of Mary Elizabeth Aquilla (Huldie ) Cantwell.

I haven't had to do much research on the Cantwells, there is already so much out there and have been in contact with Ann Billings, who published the big book on the Cantwell family.

I have been focusing (or at least trying to) on the McDonalds...they've been quite a challenge.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. I might even have some pictures you've never seen, if you're interested in that.

I don't have any of Price's children filled in...I wonder if you could fill me in from there forward.

My e-mail is HighwaterCowboy@gmail.com

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

cara_mosier — 2011-11-01 23:55:18Z

Hi Rick,

It looks like we're in the same generation of Cantwells. I'm the GG Granddaughter James Cantwell & Rachel Narcissa McDonald. My Great Grandfather was John Andrew Jackson Cantwell (b. Aug 25 1876, d. June 1954, buried in Cedar Park) and my grandfather was Price Cantwell. Most of my Cantwell relatives are in Kerrville and Centerpoint and have been there throughout my lifetime (I'm 36).

Reprint of Cantwell-Greene Families of East Tennessee

halliepgarner — 2011-10-18 13:31:58Z

Inquiries have been coming to me about reprinting the book, Cantwell-Greene Families of East Tennessee that was originally published in 2000. Since the book is 532 pages long, it must have a hard cover, and the economics are such that it is hard to publish a hard cover book with under 100 copies. I have asked the printer for a quote but will not receive it until next week. If you are interested in receiving information about this, please email me privately so I can send you information when I receive it. To do this reprint, I will need to have definite orders before I make a contract. If you have family members who do not have email, please let them know. I cannot send out a mass mailing, but will be happy to send a flyer to someone who is truly interested. hallie.garner@sbcglobal.net

Researching Annie Duff (Cantwell) Born 1874.

grahamtodman1 — 2011-10-07 12:36:32Z

I'm researching my maternal great grandmother, Annie Duff born in Queens County, Ireland in 1874. Her maiden name was Cantwell. She had 5 children: Doris, Mary, George, Francis and Alfred.

She married George Francis Aloysius Duff, and they lived in Dublin, but sometime after 1916 the family spolit and she took the 2 youngest boys Francis Duff (born 1906) and Alfred Duff (born 1909).

I don't know what happened to her from then on. Any help greatly appreciated.

Re: Mary Ann Cantwell

bjetmore — 2011-09-04 02:53:04Z

check my postng under :jetmore family tree: bobby44

Re: Cantwell Genealogy

cajflem — 2011-08-22 04:34:44Z

I have records of my line of Cantwells back to the 1600's it becomes complicated trying to follow the various lines. The records I have covers more than one line and I've been attempting to make sense of it all. Pocahontas is an ancestor and some Cantwells will have a Martin form the Mayflower as an ancestor as well. "old" John Cantwell was a Revolutionary War veteran and lived to be 102. I'm willing to share all I have with any who are working on their lines. My personal family settled Erath and Eastland Counties as early as the 1840's.

Re: Patrick Paul Cantwell -NYC area

mcant1214 — 2011-07-08 03:19:26Z

My 'vanishing Cantwell' disappeared around 1935...went to work, never came home. Lived upper east side of Manhattan, Yorkville section.
I will gladly pass on any info I may come across for Eugene and his mom.
Have you tried the NARA.GOV site? I have requested info about another relative from this site. Not sure what I will get....but its free. You can get military records of all American soldiers from all wars. Might be worth looking into.
FYI - it works best on the Explorer browser.
Good luck to you!

Re: Patrick Paul Cantwell -NYC area

Jeannechristine — 2011-07-08 02:57:58Z

Hah! I have "vanishing" Cantwells as well -- Eugene Cantwell from NYC and his mother Margaret McCarthy Cantwell. I can track him right up to his army enlistment in 1941 and then "poof" he vanishes. There are no WWII related death, POW, MIA, etc. records on him, but I can't find any record of him after 1941. As for his mother, I cannot find any record of her after a mention in a 1931 US directory.

If you find a way to trace your missing Cantwell, I would love to hear about! Maybe it will lead me down the right path to mine!

Good luck!

Re: Patrick Paul Cantwell -NYC area

mcant1214 — 2011-07-08 02:49:55Z

thanks so much...I actually have that info already.I am looking for info after the mid 1930;s. He sort of 'vanished.' I found his WWII draft card as well...but we were hoping someone might have better, detailed info. The family has been curious for years where he was and what really happened to him.
Thanks so much for your help!

Re: Patrick Paul Cantwell -NYC area

Jeannechristine — 2011-07-08 02:17:04Z

Have you tried familysearch.org?

I did a quick search and pulled up his draft card...
https://www.familysearch.org/search/recordDetails/show?uri=h...

And, a 1900 census that is most likely his family...
https://www.familysearch.org/search/recordDetails/show?uri=h...

Good luck!

Re: CANTWELL Joseph, Surveyor died London 1828

terrysutton165 — 2011-07-07 06:41:21Z

just noticed your query on Ancestry while trawling. I have some info on Joseph Cantwell if you are still interested.

Terry Sutton

Patrick Paul Cantwell -NYC area

mcant1214 — 2011-07-07 03:04:07Z

Looking for any information regarding Patrick Paul Cantwell, of New York City. Born 1894. Died in Central Islip, NY in 1974. He was associated with a bus company in NYC in the 1930's. Any information would be deeply appreciated. Thnx,
MA Cantwell.

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

RitaKennedy1965 — 2011-06-06 23:31:35Z

my name is steve kennedy, at 24 hrs old i was adopted out.my given name was robert edward gundlach, i've only been looking for a short time and most of my kin have been around new jersey, i've often heard the name barbara ann and have also heard she may have been around north texas or south okl. so i'm asking if she may have been conected to morris and mary gundlach of nj

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

HighwaterCowboy — 2011-05-16 17:14:51Z

Hello Cantwell Cousin,
I'm just introducing myself as a GG Grandson of Jim and Narcissa McDonald Cantwell. Rick Flood is my name and I live in Marble Falls, TX. It looks like all of the info in this thread is about what I have. I do have pictures of Cantwells, some scanned and some that are not scanned that belonged to my Grandmother, Dossie D. Haller Vasterling. I keep my ancestry data on my computer so you won't find much on this website. I do correspond with Ann Billings, the daughter of Dortha Sedgwick and am familiar with the book.
Rick

Re: Photos of Catherine Everhart Cantwell and her sisters, father

TJGSURV — 2011-05-14 14:46:14Z

I am related to James S. Cantwell and his wife Catherine Everhart, Great Great Great Great grand parents. Would love to have these photos. Did you purchase them or just viewed them on ebay? If on ebay, please send me the link.

Re: TEXAS CANTWELLS

mcantwell124 — 2011-04-24 22:30:34Z

my grandpa was jim cantwell,his brothers names were frank cantwell and steve cantwell,my dads name is billy ray cantwell,his brothers names were tom-jake-bill cantwell.they are from autin-cedar park-leander-jonestown area

Re: Samuel CANTWELL

brendaboen111 — 2011-03-31 16:10:17Z

I am descended from Alexander Kincaid b: 1833 TN who married Mary Catherine Hensley on December 17, 1850 in Lewis County, TN. They had two children: Rebecca b: 1852 TN and Silas Andrew b: 1853 TN.

The Mary you are referring to is apparently Mary Ann Cantwell probably daughter of Samuel Cantwell. She married an Alexander Kincaid who may be the same Alexander as mine. However, the two Marys are different people. I did find an online marriage reference for Alexander Kincaid and Miss Meeky Kincaid or or Miss Merky Kincaid on December 3, 1857 in St. Louis Missouri. Alexander and Mary Ann were in Fannin County 1860 census and it states she was born in Missouri in 1838.

You can contact me at brendaboen@yahoo.com

Brenda Kincaid Boen

William Henry Cantwell

tmdavis1807 — 2011-03-30 20:40:21Z

Born Sept.1861/62 Parents: William Cantwell-Mary Powers. Came to US per 1900 US Census in 1864. Trying to find parents location in Waterford County and possible Parish where records might be - any suggestions or help pointing me in right direction greatly appreciated. Wm H. is my G- Grandfather and Wm.& Mary my GG-grandparents

CANTWELL Neva Ione 1893 1965

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2011-03-21 23:11:42Z

CANTWELL Neva Ione 1893 1965

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Valley View Cemetery, Cooke Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,952 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Cooke), cemetery(ValleyView) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Dora Matilda Phillips Cantwell

shellyfalcon13 — 2011-03-15 12:33:24Z

My great-grandmother, Ruth Cantwell Crider was about 6 years old when her mother died around 1904 - Dora Matilda Phillips Cantwell. All she remembered was that they had gone to Brownwood, Tx., from Kerr County to work and her mother got sick (possibly from small pox) and she died. Ruth had no idea where her mother was buried because she was not allowed to attend the funeral. If anyone has any information on where Dora Matilda Cantwell is buried please let me know. Thank you

Photos of Catherine Everhart Cantwell and her sisters, father

1975kmb — 2011-03-13 22:57:23Z

I recently found the attached photos on Ebay. I am not related but they are interesting. The back of the group photo of the sisters contains handwritten identification of those in the photo: Catherine Cantwell, Emma Ballard, Martha McKinney, Jane Stewart, Amanda Hook. "These are my mother's sisters" signed by J.L. Cantwell (believed to be Dr. James L. Cantwell of Bucklin, MO 1861-1950). The other photo is of "Mile Hampton Everhart" grandfather of Dr. James L. Cantwell. Anyone recognize these people?