My CANHAM ancestors from California. Grandma says 5 Canham brothers immigrated from England to the Great Lakes area. She mentioned Canada, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and other places, saying the boys each went in different directions. She could give no names of the five Canham brothers, nor time period, but my Canhams immigrated before 1859. She added a story about a "Lewis Canham" who was a sea pirate. I would like to hear from relatives and others who have Canham families with possible ties. . "1930 Census, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert head 62 <1868> married at age 34, CA ENG USA, woodcutter, own place, $5000 [my Great-Grandpa] CANHAM, Rose wife 50 <1880> married at age 22, CA CA CA [my Great-Grandma] CANHAM, Edward G. son 19 <1911> CA CA CA CANHAM, Robert F. son 17 <1913> CA CA CA CANHAM, Raymond G. son 13 <1917> CA CA CA CANHAM, Luis H. son 12 <1918> CA CA CA CANHAM, Bernice L. dau 7 <1923> CA CA CA." . "1920 Census, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert Head 52 <1868> CA ENG MI farmer, has farm, home owned free of debt. CANHAM, Rosy J. Wife 39 <1881> CA CA CA CANHAM, Irene Genevieve Dau 13-8/12 <1906> CA CA CA CANHAM, Marie Minerva Dau 10-9/12 <1909> CA CA CA CANHAM, Edward George Son 9 <1910> CA CA CA CANHAM, Robert Fred Son 7-11/12 <1912> CA CA CA CANHAM, Raymond Son 3-6/12 <1916> CA CA CA CANHAM, Luis Harold Son 1-10/12 <1918> CA CA CA." . "1910 Census, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert head 42 <1868> CA MI MI, M1 married 8 yrs, farmer [my gr-grandpa] CANHAM, Rosa wife 31 <1879> CA CA CA, M1 married 8 yrs, 3 children, 3 living CANHAM, Clarence son 7 <1903> CA CA CA CANHAM, Irene dau 3 <1907> CA CA CA CANHAM, Marie dau 1-1/12 <Mar 1909> CA CA CA." . "1900 Census, San Lorenzo, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert 32 (Aug 1867) single, CA NY NY woodsman." . "1880 Census, Seaside, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert 52 <1828> ENG ENG ENG Farming CANHAM, Minerva wife 49 <1831> NY NY PA CANHAM, Minerva dau 18 <1862> CA ENG NY CANHAM, Wm. L. son 15 <1865> CA ENG NY CANHAM, Robert son 12 <1868> CA ENG NY [my great-grandpa] CANHAM, Ellen dau 10 <1870> CA ENG NY." . "1870 Census, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California: CANHAM, Robert 40 <1830> farmer $500 ENG CANHAM, Minerva 26 <1844> NY CANHAM, Charles H. 11 <1859> CA CANHAM, Minerva A. 9 <1861> CA CANHAM, Susan 8 <1862> CA CANHAM, William 6 <1864> CA CANHAM, Robert 3 <1867> CA [my great-grandpa] CANHAM, Ellen 2/12 <1870> twin CA b.June CANHAM, Franky 2/12 <1870> twin CA b.June." . "1860 Census, Brooklyn, Alameda, California CANHAM, Robt. 30 <1830> m ENG grazier 1000 CANHAM, Minerva 24 <1836> f NY CANHAM, Charles H 1 <1859> m CA." . VOTER REGISTRATION (several years, on microfilm): "On 29 Sep 1868, San Mateo, "CANHAM, Robert 39 <1829>, native of England, lumberman, residing in 4th twp., naturalized." In 1892: "CANHAM, Robert 65 <1827>, grazier, born in England, residing at Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, naturalized in San Mateo Co. 12th District 29 Sept 1868." [No such district as the 12th District in San Mateo County.] In 1892: "Robert CANHAM. age 25 <1867>, residing in Felton, born in California, 5'9-1/2" tall, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair." In 1896: "Robert CANHAM. age 28 <1866>, residing in Boulder Creek, born in California, 5'10", light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, shakemaker." . DEATH CERTIFICATE: "Robert CANHAM born: 23 Aug 1867 in California, male, white,rancher on farm, died 18 Jan 1950 at 3pm at home at 126 A Campbell Street, Santa Cruz, California, age 82 <1868>, married, spouse: Rose Canham, in this place 80 years <1870>, parents names: Robert CANHAM and mother unknown, buried: 21 Jan 1950 at Holy Cross Cemetery, funeral director: Wessendorf Mortuary, cause of death: coronary occlusion, generalized arteriosclerosis and hypertension." OBIT: "CANHAM. In Santa Cruz, January 18, 1950, Robert Canham, aged 82 years, 4 months; native of California. Husband of Rose Canham of Santa Cruz. Father of Clarence Canham of Carmel, Irene Slayton of San Jose, Marie Bellinghausen of Watsonville, Edward Canham of Watsonville, Robert Canham of Santa Cruz, Raymond Canham of Alameda, Louis Canham of Sunnyvale, Bernice Harris of Redwood City, Brother of Ella hartwell of Berkeley. Also survived by 5 Grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be held from the Wessendorf Mortuary at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 1950 thence to Holy Cross church where at 9:30 a.m. a requiem mass will be said for the repose of his soul. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross cemetery. Rosary sevices will be held in the Wessendorf Mortuary, Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend." DEATH CERTIFICATE OF Wm Lincoln CANHAM (my Robert Canham's brother): "William Lincoln CANHAM died 29 Aug 1946 at 2:30 a.m. in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California at Santa Cruz County Hospital, age 82y 5m 11d, born 18 March 1864 in California, farmer, male, white, married, spouse: Mary CANHAM, informant: Mrs. Mary CANHAM of 6 Avalon Street Santa Cruz, parents: Robert CANHAM (born in England) and Minerva MERIDITH (born in England), ususal residence: 6 Avalon Street Santa Cruz, residing in California 82 years, residing in the community 50 years, buried 31 Aug 1946 in IOOF Cemetery iin Santa Cruz, funeral home: Wessendorf Mortuary of Santa Cruz, operation on carcinoma of prostate on 18 Aug 1945, cause of death: carcinoma of prostate, hypostatic pneumonia, senility." MARRIAGE: MARRIAGE RECORD: "Robert CANHAM <1867>, born in California, age 34, resident of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, married 8 Feb 1902 in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz, California to Rosie RITCHEY <her adopted name>, born in California, age 22 <1880>, resident of Boulder Creek, witnesses: Thomas Cleveland Maddock of Boulder Creek; Arcadia Arano of Watsonville, Paster M.A.McKey, S.J." m. Canham, Robert to Ritchey, Rosie 1902-02-08 P:COL 2:4 [my great-grandparents] NEWSPAPER: Tuesday <4 Feb 1902>: "a marriage license was granted to Robert CANHAM <1867> and Rosie RITCHEY, both of this place. The wedding will take place today <8 Feb 1902> at the home of the bride's parents in Boulder Creek." .

Dear Karen If you make any connection to CANHAM's in Mauritius please contact me, I have no idea where my CANHAM's are from prior to Mauritius. I have William CANHAM born c 1849 His children from what I have found were all born in Grand Port and Moka in Mauritius Regards Jonnette -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Karen Eddy/2 Sent: 07 September, 2007 07:09 To: [email protected] Subject: [CANHAM] Canham ancestors (California Canada Michigan New YorkEngland) My CANHAM ancestors from California. Grandma says 5 Canham brothers immigrated from England to the Great Lakes area. She mentioned Canada, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and other places, saying the boys each went in different directions. She could give no names of the five Canham brothers, nor time period, but my Canhams immigrated before 1859. She added a story about a "Lewis Canham" who was a sea pirate. I would like to hear from relatives and others who have Canham families with possible ties. . "1930 Census, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert head 62 <1868> married at age 34, CA ENG USA, woodcutter, own place, $5000 [my Great-Grandpa] CANHAM, Rose wife 50 <1880> married at age 22, CA CA CA [my Great-Grandma] CANHAM, Edward G. son 19 <1911> CA CA CA CANHAM, Robert F. son 17 <1913> CA CA CA CANHAM, Raymond G. son 13 <1917> CA CA CA CANHAM, Luis H. son 12 <1918> CA CA CA CANHAM, Bernice L. dau 7 <1923> CA CA CA." . "1920 Census, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert Head 52 <1868> CA ENG MI farmer, has farm, home owned free of debt. CANHAM, Rosy J. Wife 39 <1881> CA CA CA CANHAM, Irene Genevieve Dau 13-8/12 <1906> CA CA CA CANHAM, Marie Minerva Dau 10-9/12 <1909> CA CA CA CANHAM, Edward George Son 9 <1910> CA CA CA CANHAM, Robert Fred Son 7-11/12 <1912> CA CA CA CANHAM, Raymond Son 3-6/12 <1916> CA CA CA CANHAM, Luis Harold Son 1-10/12 <1918> CA CA CA." . "1910 Census, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert head 42 <1868> CA MI MI, M1 married 8 yrs, farmer [my gr-grandpa] CANHAM, Rosa wife 31 <1879> CA CA CA, M1 married 8 yrs, 3 children, 3 living CANHAM, Clarence son 7 <1903> CA CA CA CANHAM, Irene dau 3 <1907> CA CA CA CANHAM, Marie dau 1-1/12 <Mar 1909> CA CA CA." . "1900 Census, San Lorenzo, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert 32 (Aug 1867) single, CA NY NY woodsman." . "1880 Census, Seaside, Santa Cruz, California CANHAM, Robert 52 <1828> ENG ENG ENG Farming CANHAM, Minerva wife 49 <1831> NY NY PA CANHAM, Minerva dau 18 <1862> CA ENG NY CANHAM, Wm. L. son 15 <1865> CA ENG NY CANHAM, Robert son 12 <1868> CA ENG NY [my great-grandpa] CANHAM, Ellen dau 10 <1870> CA ENG NY." . "1870 Census, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California: CANHAM, Robert 40 <1830> farmer $500 ENG CANHAM, Minerva 26 <1844> NY CANHAM, Charles H. 11 <1859> CA CANHAM, Minerva A. 9 <1861> CA CANHAM, Susan 8 <1862> CA CANHAM, William 6 <1864> CA CANHAM, Robert 3 <1867> CA [my great-grandpa] CANHAM, Ellen 2/12 <1870> twin CA b.June CANHAM, Franky 2/12 <1870> twin CA b.June." . "1860 Census, Brooklyn, Alameda, California CANHAM, Robt. 30 <1830> m ENG grazier 1000 CANHAM, Minerva 24 <1836> f NY CANHAM, Charles H 1 <1859> m CA." . VOTER REGISTRATION (several years, on microfilm): "On 29 Sep 1868, San Mateo, "CANHAM, Robert 39 <1829>, native of England, lumberman, residing in 4th twp., naturalized." In 1892: "CANHAM, Robert 65 <1827>, grazier, born in England, residing at Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, naturalized in San Mateo Co. 12th District 29 Sept 1868." [No such district as the 12th District in San Mateo County.] In 1892: "Robert CANHAM. age 25 <1867>, residing in Felton, born in California, 5'9-1/2" tall, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair." In 1896: "Robert CANHAM. age 28 <1866>, residing in Boulder Creek, born in California, 5'10", light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, shakemaker." . DEATH CERTIFICATE: "Robert CANHAM born: 23 Aug 1867 in California, male, white,rancher on farm, died 18 Jan 1950 at 3pm at home at 126 A Campbell Street, Santa Cruz, California, age 82 <1868>, married, spouse: Rose Canham, in this place 80 years <1870>, parents names: Robert CANHAM and mother unknown, buried: 21 Jan 1950 at Holy Cross Cemetery, funeral director: Wessendorf Mortuary, cause of death: coronary occlusion, generalized arteriosclerosis and hypertension." OBIT: "CANHAM. In Santa Cruz, January 18, 1950, Robert Canham, aged 82 years, 4 months; native of California. Husband of Rose Canham of Santa Cruz. Father of Clarence Canham of Carmel, Irene Slayton of San Jose, Marie Bellinghausen of Watsonville, Edward Canham of Watsonville, Robert Canham of Santa Cruz, Raymond Canham of Alameda, Louis Canham of Sunnyvale, Bernice Harris of Redwood City, Brother of Ella hartwell of Berkeley. Also survived by 5 Grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be held from the Wessendorf Mortuary at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 1950 thence to Holy Cross church where at 9:30 a.m. a requiem mass will be said for the repose of his soul. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross cemetery. Rosary sevices will be held in the Wessendorf Mortuary, Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend." DEATH CERTIFICATE OF Wm Lincoln CANHAM (my Robert Canham's brother): "William Lincoln CANHAM died 29 Aug 1946 at 2:30 a.m. in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California at Santa Cruz County Hospital, age 82y 5m 11d, born 18 March 1864 in California, farmer, male, white, married, spouse: Mary CANHAM, informant: Mrs. Mary CANHAM of 6 Avalon Street Santa Cruz, parents: Robert CANHAM (born in England) and Minerva MERIDITH (born in England), ususal residence: 6 Avalon Street Santa Cruz, residing in California 82 years, residing in the community 50 years, buried 31 Aug 1946 in IOOF Cemetery iin Santa Cruz, funeral home: Wessendorf Mortuary of Santa Cruz, operation on carcinoma of prostate on 18 Aug 1945, cause of death: carcinoma of prostate, hypostatic pneumonia, senility." MARRIAGE: MARRIAGE RECORD: "Robert CANHAM <1867>, born in California, age 34, resident of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, married 8 Feb 1902 in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz, California to Rosie RITCHEY <her adopted name>, born in California, age 22 <1880>, resident of Boulder Creek, witnesses: Thomas Cleveland Maddock of Boulder Creek; Arcadia Arano of Watsonville, Paster M.A.McKey, S.J." m. Canham, Robert to Ritchey, Rosie 1902-02-08 P:COL 2:4 [my great-grandparents] NEWSPAPER: Tuesday <4 Feb 1902>: "a marriage license was granted to Robert CANHAM <1867> and Rosie RITCHEY, both of this place. The wedding will take place today <8 Feb 1902> at the home of the bride's parents in Boulder Creek." . ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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