A Timeline for John CANNON

03 JUL 1774	Born, probably in the NC
05 AUG 1793	Married Hannah LNU. (In the 1850 Census for Maury Co., TN, Hannah, now a widow, says she was born in SC.)
Cir 1794	John CANNAN (sic) was listed as a defaulter for taxes in Cap't McClenden's Company in Wilkes Co., GA.
Cir 1795	John CANNON was listed in the tax rolls for Cap't McClenden's Company as owning 1 slave and no land.
26 Mar 1795	Witnessed purchase of land by Lucy CANNON from Johnston Murray in Wilkes Co., GA for Ł35. The land was situated along Pistol Creek. Also witnessing the purchase was John RICHARDSON. This same land was sold on 24 Nov 1795 to Ratford Jordan of Wilkes Co for Ł35. (Genealogical conundrum: Who is this Lucy CANNON?)
11 JUN 1795	First Child, Sophia CANNON, born in Wilkes Co., Georgia.
Cir 1796	John CANNON listed in tax rolls as owning 100 acres of land along Newford Creek. When and from whom this land was purchased has not been determined. The land adjoins the land of John RICHARDSON, witness to the Lucy CANNON purchase of land on 26 Mar 1795.
Cir 1797	John CANNON listed in tax rolls as owning 100 acres of land along Newford Creek.
27 Apr 1799	John CANNON purchased 150 Acres of land from Thomas RICHARDSON of Wilkes Co., GA. The land was located along Newford Creek in Wilkes Co. The land was purchased for $150.00.
Cir 1799	John CANNON listed in tax rolls as owning 150 acres of land along Newford Creek and owning 1 slave.
Cir 1800	John Cannor (sic) listed in tax rolls as owning 150 acres of land and 1 slave.
Cir 1801	John CANNON listed in tax rolls as owning 150 acres of land and 1 slave.
Cir 1802	John CANNON is listed as a tax defaulter.
Cir 1803	John CANNON was listed a receiving 2 draws in the Wilkes land lottery, drawing 2 black balls.
Cir 1804	John Kennon (sic) is listed as owning 150 acres of land and 1 slave.
Cir 1805	Last Child, Winney CANNON, born in Georgia.
Cir 1807	Migrated to Maury Co. TN. (With the RICHARDSONs, Willises, Mills, Gambles, Thorntons, Popes and the Pullens)
Cir 1812	Listed on Maury Co. TN Tax Rolls as owning 210 acres of land along Fountain Creek. When and from whom this land was purchased has not been determined.
15 Sep 1815	Witness to sale of 100 acres of land by Lemuel Prewitt in Maury Co. TN
20 Oct 1815	Bought 100 acres ($100.00) along Fountain Creek from Washington L. Hannum
20 Oct 1815	Bought 305 acres ($305.00) along Fountain Creek from Washington L. Hannum
9 Aug 1816	Sold 95 acres ($1000.00) to David Dugger
19 May 1817	John CANNON sold 105 acres of land for $230.00 to Alexander Dugger
Cir 182?	John and Howard CANNON, with others, listed as buyers at estate sale of Tyre Dollins
19 Nov 1820	John CANNON, along with John and William RICHARDSON, signed for widow provisions for Lydia Davis.
9 Feb 1820	John CANNON sold 100 acres of land for $308.00 to Daniel Davis.
14 Nov 1825	John CANNON deeded 1 acre of land to Isaac Butcher, John RICHARDSON and Richard Hewitt, "Trustees of the Baptist Church known as Ramah,'' adjoining where CANNON lives on Fountain Creek and Elisha Pullen's spring including a new brick meeting house known as New Ramah. Witnesses to the deed were Wiley P. RICHARDSON, son of John, and Henry B. CANNON, son of John.
6 Jul 1827	John CANNON listed with others, as debtors to William RICHARDSON Estate.
28 Jul 1829	John CANNON sold 92 acres of land for $1000.00 to James M. and Willis RICHARDSON
3 Aug 1830	John wrote his Last Will and Testament in Giles Co.
May 1830	John dies in Giles Co., TN