Edward Canning M.A. (1614 - abt. 1663)

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Biography

The Rev. Edward Canning probably was born at Barton-on-the-Heath, Warwickshire. He married Anne _____.

One source states that the Rev. Edward Canning died in 1638; however, John Nicholl, in his SOME ACCOUNT OF THE IRONMONGERS, states that in 1658 Paul Canning wrote a letter to his brother Edward Canning at Agivey, regarding the lease of the Lizard Manor estate, subsequently assigned to their nephew, George Canning Sr.

Edward Canning was Rector of Desertogill in 1663. He also was in charge of the Chapel of Agivey, formerly called Our Lady's Chapel.

Edward Canning apparently had a son named Robert.

The Census of Ireland c1659 lists "Cornelius Wall & Edward Canning, gents", as residing in the Parish of Macosquin [Macosquy] in the Townland of Macosquin, several miles SW of Coleraine, co. Londonderry.

"Richard Warburton, who is employed by the Relief Loan Treasurers for Ireland, is being sued by Mr. Edward Canning for an old debt incurred in Ireland, which, owing to his losses there, he cannot pay. He has offered reasonable satisfaction. This Committeeexpect that Mr. Warburton may not be prevented from doing the public service by Mr. Canning's acting rigidly in the matter."

Sources

• DERRY CLERGY AND PARISHES (1937), by Rev. James B. Leslie
• Census of Ireland c 1659 (clanmaclochlainn.comm)
• CAL. OF STATE PAPERS - iRELAND - 1633-1647, p. 531