Son of Thomas Cantrell4, of John3, of Joseph2, of Richard1. was born July 20, 1795, in Greenville District, SC. Went with his parents to McMinn CO TN and settled upon the waters of Chestuee Creek. He married (1) Alice Reynolds, dau of Isham Reynolds, of Hawkins CO TN, Feb. 25, 1823. She was born Mar. 10, 1797 and died Feb. 28, 1849, leaving (9) nine children.
Married (2) Rebecca Wilburn Crockett, Oct. 19, 1851.
Three children. He died Feb. 19, 1859, and was buried in a private plot on what was once a portion of his farm.
On 9/23/2016 it was learned that he was buried in this cemetery and the information cited below is taken from another memorial posted after this one:
Lindsay's Regiment
Indian Wars
David Cantrell was the son of American Revolution soldier, DAR Ancestor Number A018963, Thomas Cantrell 1761 – 1830 Find A Grave Memorial# 7197012 who was captured at the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina. He was placed on a ship as a prisoner, to be sent back to England. He escaped by jumping overboard and swimming to shore.
His mother was Elizabeth Norris 1765 – 1835, Find A Grave Memorial# 84361886.
He was the grandson of John Cantrell 1724 – 1803, DAR Ancestor Number A018946, and Hannah Brittain 1724 – 1769.
Three of John's sons, Aaron, Simon, and Peter Cantrell were young boys when the Revolution broke out, living with their parents in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. In 1780-81, they were among the South Carolina lads who acted as scouts to General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox."
They were taken prisoner by the Tories while on scout duty and condemned to be shot.
Bio contributed by: Vonnie Cantrell (#47192880)
Son of Thomas Cantrell4, of John3, of Joseph2, of Richard1. was born July 20, 1795, in Greenville District, SC. Went with his parents to McMinn CO TN and settled upon the waters of Chestuee Creek. He married (1) Alice Reynolds, dau of Isham Reynolds, of Hawkins CO TN, Feb. 25, 1823. She was born Mar. 10, 1797 and died Feb. 28, 1849, leaving (9) nine children.
Married (2) Rebecca Wilburn Crockett, Oct. 19, 1851.
Three children. He died Feb. 19, 1859, and was buried in a private plot on what was once a portion of his farm.
On 9/23/2016 it was learned that he was buried in this cemetery and the information cited below is taken from another memorial posted after this one:
Lindsay's Regiment
Indian Wars
David Cantrell was the son of American Revolution soldier, DAR Ancestor Number A018963, Thomas Cantrell 1761 – 1830 Find A Grave Memorial# 7197012 who was captured at the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina. He was placed on a ship as a prisoner, to be sent back to England. He escaped by jumping overboard and swimming to shore.
His mother was Elizabeth Norris 1765 – 1835, Find A Grave Memorial# 84361886.
He was the grandson of John Cantrell 1724 – 1803, DAR Ancestor Number A018946, and Hannah Brittain 1724 – 1769.
Three of John's sons, Aaron, Simon, and Peter Cantrell were young boys when the Revolution broke out, living with their parents in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. In 1780-81, they were among the South Carolina lads who acted as scouts to General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox."
They were taken prisoner by the Tories while on scout duty and condemned to be shot.
Bio contributed by: Vonnie Cantrell (#47192880)
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Reynolds Cantrell
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Clemantine Cantrell Newman
1825–1891
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Adaline Cantrell Hoyl
1828–1859
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Elmina C. Cantrell Hale
1830–1863
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Marcus DeLafayette "M.D.Z." Cantrell
1831–1859
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Elizabeth A. Cantrell
1834–1838
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Malcom B. Cantrell
1836–1899
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Alice Elizabeth Cantrell Rowan
1839–1886
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Martha A Cantrell
1841–1886
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Sarah Mahala Cantrell
1853–1854
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Margarete Madeline Cantrell Gouldy
1855–1926
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Mary Madora "Dora" Cantrell
1858–1937
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