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This information is contributed by D. Silver James McCanlis/McCanles was born in Pennsylvania. He married Jane McDowell. He is listed in the Orange County NC deeds in April 1768. His will in Orange County links him to his wife,Jane, and children. To wit: John Cammons, Robert Lindsay, Elizabeth Johns, James David and William MCanlish. It was written in 1783 and proven in May 1784. Jane/Jean McCanless' will is in Orange County in 1806. "Revolutionary Army Accounts"(Volume VI.Page 4,Folio 2) Heading: Accounts of Claims exhibitted into Comprollers Office ...passed December 1787 Claim#:876 Claimant: Jas McCanlas for service done for the State Sum Claimed:2 pounds,8 shillings To whom the certificate was delivered: Jane McCanlas Other information:None One of James and Jane McCanles' sons was David McCanles. David was born around 1760 in Pennsylvania. He married Catey Wasson on 15 October 1792 in Rowan County NC. According to land records they moved to Iredell County where they probably died around 1830-1835. "Revolutionary Army Accounts"(Volume C,Page 142,Folio -) Heading: The United States of America To the State of NC Dr. For Sundries furnished and Cash paid the Militia of NC VA and SC Number:4816 To whom paid:David McCanless Number of voucher:6814 Amount:14 pounds,Specie Other information:None |