James Canary

GEDCOM Note

<p>James Canary was the sixth of the nine children of Martin and Mehitable Johnson (Blake) Canary, who later became known as McNary. James was the only one of the family to keep the Canary name afterthe family changed their name to McNary about 1800. The name, originally McKenery, was first known to have been MacNary, and then changed to Canary during the Revolutionary War period, because of trade troubles between the colonies and Great Britain. The change came about, according to tradition, when Martin's brother, a seaman carrying on a trade between this country and the West Indies and other foreign countries, was not allowed to reenter this country with his goods, because of his name. He was so enraged that he changed his name and entered by way of Canada, later bringing his cargo into Boston. Later, with Martin, they had the change made legal.</p><p> </p><p>Land records in CT show the use of the Canary name and later, the McNary name being used. James Canary had settled in Perth, NY sometime about 1795, which was probably why he didn't change when the rest of the family did.</p><p> </p><p>James met Fanny Cale, she later became his wife, at the time he came to take up his land in Gloversville (Perth) NY. She was on a visit to her grandmother Gaylord, who lived there. Travel at that time was rather difficult. They both rode from Gloversville in the same sleigh. At that time Gloversville was only a settlement of a few houses. James is said to have built the first frame house in that part of the country.</p><p> </p><p>They were members of the Broadalbin (near Perth) Baptist Church, where James was baptized again in November of 1808, and became prominent in that church. James was known as "the old Colonel" by his descendants, and it was found that he was appointed a LT in 1806, in a regiment of the NY State Militia, organized in Montgomery County. He was a Captain in 1808, 1st Major in 1814 and Colonel in 1818.</p><p> </p><p>A Colonel in the War of 1812. Possibly a caprenter by trade. Possibly settled in Perth N.Y. about 1795</p><p> </p><p>Sixth of nine children born to Martin McNary and Mehitable (Johnson) (Blake) McNary. He was baptized James McKenery in the Middletown Christ Church (Episcopal) on April 28, 1776. Source: Christ Church (Episcopal) in Middletown (Vol.II by Dr. Goodwin) Named McKenery.</p><p> </p><p>The following comes from the New York War Records Officw: War of 1812. Publication "Military Minutes of the Council of Appointment, Sate of New York - 1883 to 1822 James Canary was appointed a Lieutenant in 1806, a Captain in 1808, 1st Major in 1814 and a Colonel in 1818 of the 122nd Regiment of New York State Militia, Montgomery County, N.Y.</p><p> </p><p>He settled in Perth, N.Y. about 1795</p><p> </p><p>He was baptized again in November 1808 at the Broadalbin, N.Y. Baptist Chruch and was very active in church affairs.</p><p>James was the founder of the Farm Insurance Company which is still in existance today (2009)</p><p> </p><p>From the book on the McNary family. James of Perth, Fulton Co., NY used the</p><p>name Canary. Because the name on Martin McNary #1's Sergent's certificate from</p><p>the Rev. War was Kenary, his son James used the name Canary. (there is no evidence that Martin, the father served in the Rev. War. Martin did serve 3 times in the French &Indian War).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>1810 census, Town of Mayfield, Montgomery Co., NY</p><p>James Canary</p><p>1 male 10-15</p><p>1 male 26-44</p><p>1 female under 10</p><p>1 female 26-44</p><p>1 female over 45</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p> </p><p>7 armadillos family tree</p><p>Entries: 32043 Updated: 2009-02-14 16:21:10 UTC (Sat) Contact: Mary </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Please regard ALL info as UNVERIFIED unless otherwise noted. Expect to find some errors. Corrections are welcome with PROOF.</p><p> </p><p>ID: I11671 </p><p>Name: Martin Canary 1 </p><p>Sex: M </p><p>Military Service: Served in the Rev. War Conn. Vol. and was discharged with the name Canary. 1 </p><p>Reference Number: 11671</p><p> </p><p>Marriage 1 Mehitable Blake</p><p>Children</p><p> (5 kids) McNary b: BEF 02 APR 1775</p><p> James Canary b: 02 APR 1775</p><p> (3 kids) McNary b: AFT 02 APR 1775</p><p> </p><p>Sources:</p><p>Author: Ivan G. Canary</p><p>Title: Ivan G. Canary Manuscript</p><p>Publication: Name: Typewritten manuscript;</p><p>Repository: </p><p>Name: M.L.Limbert home library</p><p> </p><p>Note: </p><p>Ivan G. Canary, Ivan G. Canary Manuscript (Typewritten manuscript), Source Medium: Manuscript</p><p>unknown</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>