Cannon, John M. (John Mousley), 1865-1917
Dates
- Existence: 1865 - 1917
Biography
John M. Cannon (1865-1917) was a lawyer in Utah.
John Mousley Cannon was born on September 24, 1865 in St. George, Utah to parents Angus Munn Cannon and Sarah Maria Mousley. He studied higher mathematics and history for two years at the University of Utah, then transferred, when he was 23, to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He graduated with a Bachelor of Law in 1890. John married Zina Bennion on July 18, 1893, and they had 11 children. He moved back to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he practiced law throughout the rest of his life. He married Margaret Peart Cardall on July 18, 1900. He adopted her three children from her previous marriage and they had three children together. He also married Harriet Seymour Neff on November 3, 1900. They had two children together and adopted two more. John died on June 16, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Familysearch, Via WWW, January 3, 2023 (John Mousley Cannon; b. Sept. 24, 1865 in St. George, Utah; d. Jun. 16, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah; parents Angus Munn Cannon and Sarah Maria Mousley; studied higher mathematics and history for two years at the University of Utah; transferred to University of Michigan at Ann Arbor when he was 23; graduated with a Bachelor of Law in 1890; married Zina Bennion on July 18, 1893; had 11 children with Zina; moved back to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he practiced law throughout the rest of his life; married Margaret Peart Cardall on July 18, 1900 and adopted her three children from her previous marriage and they had three children together; married Harriet Seymour Neff on November 3, 1900 and had two children together and adopted two more).Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Angus M. Cannon diaries and letters
Collection includes three handwritten diaries dated 1885 to 1886 two letters from 1891. In his diaries, Cannon writes about his imprisonment at the Utah State Penitentiary for polygamy and his subseqent experiences as a stake president for the Mormon Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. His letters are addressed to his sons George and John, and to Levi Colvin of Payson, Utah. Photocopies and typescripts of the diaries are also included.
Angus M. Cannon letters
Handwritten letters dated 1888 and 1894. One of the letters is addressed to John M. Cannon. Angus refers a woman to John saying she desired a divorce. In the other item Angus thanks a friend for his kind words and support in the Mormon Church.
Angus M. Cannon letters
Handwritten and typewritten letters with three receipts. Each item is signed by Angus Cannon. The letters are addressed to John M. Cannon. Angus writes largely about business and personal metters.
Frank J. Cannon letter
Handwritten and signed letter addressed to John M. Cannon. The item deals with mines and money matters in Utah.
Frank J. Cannon letter
Typewritten and signed letter written in Washington D.C., addressed to John M. Cannon (1856-1917), and dated 27 Dec. 1901. Frank expresses gratitude for John's efforts. Frank states that an unspecified "deal" is likely to achieve success because "the principal parties have agreed to take the matter up immediately after the re-convening of Congress."
Frank J. Cannon letters
Typewritten and signed letters. Three of the items are addressed to Frank's cousin, John M. Cannon, and one is addressed to D. B. Richards. Frank Cannon writes of business activities and transactions.
John M. Cannon letter
Handwritten letter dated 14 April 1910. The item was written in Utah on "BLue Creek Land & Live Stock Co." stationary by a someone who signes his name as J. Smith. Smith informs Cannon that he has just returned from the ranch and has just sold his stock in the "Company."
John M. Cannon letters
Handwritten and signed letters and receipts. All of the items are from merchantile instutions in various towns and cities in Utah and are addressed to John M. Cannon. The items relate to various financial matters and transactions.
John M. Cannon letters
Handwritten and typed letters received by John M. Cannon. The items are from various business associates and family members. Two of the letters are from "Aunt Johanna." The aunt writes about funeral expenses for her parents and about some past misunderstandings relating to finances.
Charles D. Fox letters
Handwritten and signed letters dated 20 Feb. and 22 April 1902 and addressed to John M. Cannon. Fox writes that he just arrived in Raymond, Alberta. He writes about crops and timber. He also requests that cattle be soon sent to Raymond as soon as possible.
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