Tag Archives: Martha Cannon

Biography: Nancy Branch Pankey (1797-1865)

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Don Taylor

Howell-Darling-2017 Research By Don Taylor It is expedient to research direct line ancestors, so we often neglect siblings of our ancestors, particularly our distant ancestors’ siblings.  Often, to gain insight into some of our ancestors, it is helpful to research … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Biography – Martha Cannon (1764-?)

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Don Taylor

Howell-Darling Research Howell-Pankey-Cannon Line By Don Taylor Updated 15 June 2022. Updates in Purple. Getting to know female ancestors who lived before 1840 is always a challenge. Researching Martha Cannon, the wife of Thomas Armstrong Pankey, is no exception. Certainly, … Continue reading →

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Ancestor #34 – Thomas A Pankey (c. 1760-1829)

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Don Taylor

 Howell-Darling-2016 Research Howell/Pankey Line By Don Taylor Sadly, the 1790 Census and the 1800 Census records for Virginia were lost. Apparently destroyed by the British during the war of 1812. This loss has a major effect on tracing this family … Continue reading →

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