This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CACormierKirby Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.canning/262.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I suspect grandmother Annie M. may be Mercy Ann Crae/Cray w/o James Canning of New Brunswick. She comes up with various names-Mercy Ann, Mary Ann, Annie. Here is one record I found: Oct. 14, 1883 George James s/o James Canning and Mary Ann McCrae. Witnesses: William Canning and Mary A. Brown. Baptism in Saint John. I have been researching Cannings in the city of Portland which is now Saint John. They were James born Ireland about 1788 and Susannah born Londonderry about 1793. I have collected every record I could find and there aren't many. I don't know if James is even connected to this family but just in case... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>