Cannon Township death records
Abstract
The Cannon Township death records consists of the unofficial death records for the residents of that township from 1911-1952. The records provide the name, age, sex and birth date, along with the date and cause of death. The occupation, marriage status, birth place and date, undertaker, and some family history area also included in all of the records.
Dates
- 1911-1952
Biographical / Historical
A subunit of Kent County, Michigan until 1846, Cannon Township was part of Plainfield Township. Cannon's population at the time was near 300. The town of Cannon was first settled in 1837. As an inducement to settlers, lots were given to those who would improve them. The town was named Cannon after Le Grand Cannon, an eastern man who owned large tracts of land in the town.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (One box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Western Michigan Genealogical Society, accession number 1991.000
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Cannon Township death records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Margaret E. Gillis
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org