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Ruth D. Hunt
Family Historian and Research Specialist


My beloved Mother
E. Patricia Hunt
1927 -2019
She was always patient and willing to accompany me on my genealogical searches
THE CANSLER FAMILY CAME TO AMERICA IN 1749
June 2015 - Located my great, great, great, great grandfather Conrad W. Cansler's gravesite in the Hiwassee College Cemetery, Madisonville, Tenneessee.
Affectionaly called "Coonrade" Born 1780 in Lincoln County , North Carolina and died 1846 here in Madisonville.
Coonrad was the father of my great, great, great Grandmother Catherine Cansler, who is also buried there along with her family.
Catherine Cansler had four mulatto children by Appius, a man enslaved by her father Coonrad. Appius was willed to her upon her father's death.

Ruth V. Cansler
1910-2000
My Beloved Grandmother

Knoxville, Tennessee YMCA Honors Historic Cansler Name


Charles W. Cansler
1871-1953
"THREE GENERATIONS"
The Story of a COLORED FAMILY
of Eastern Tennessee
This rare book documents my family lineage
by my ancestor, Charles W. Cansler
Copyright 1939

Contributor to
"The Cansler Family in America"
Copyright 2001
" When I think of those that went before me, it gives me more courage and confidence to pursue my goals and dreams "
- Rhonda Farrer
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