Joseph Cantey

Grandson of Teige and Elizabeth Cantey, who came to SC in 1672. They were the forebears of all the Cantey descendants.

Son of Samuel and Martha Brown Cantey. Joseph married (1) Ann Connor, and (2) Susannah McDonald Cantey.

"Samuel Cantey's son, Joseph Cantey, was born November 27th, 1765, and died September 6th, 1834.

He was married February 5th, 1784, to Ann Connor, who died April 13th, 1794. From this marriage descended:

1) Samuel Cantey, who was born November 4th, 1784, and died unmarried September 2nd, 1855.
2) John, born September 27th, 1786, died October 14th, 1812.
3) Christiana Hannah, born November 22nd, 1788, died September 26, 1792.
4) Joseph Francis, born September 8th, 1790, died August 30th, 1818.
5) Archibald, born May 14th, 1792, died unmarried November 23rd, 1824.
6) Isaac, born March 16th, 1794, died October 19th, 1794.

Joseph Cantey married second, May 14th, 1795, Mrs. Susannah Connor, nee McDonald, relict of Adam Connor Sr. Their children were:

1) Thomas Sumter, born April 2nd, 1796, and died unmarried May 15th, 1819.
2) Mary Evelinah, born April 17th, 1798, died September 17th, 1798.
3) William James Ransom, born January 11th, 1805, died November 30th, 1845."

- pages 93, 94, Chronicles of St. Marks Parish

Photo: John Burnett at Find A Grave

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