Prince Canada (abt. 1793 - aft. 1811)

Born about 1793 in Mashpee, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States [uncertain]

Descendants

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Biography

Prince Canada was born about or before 1793 and passed away after 1811. His birth year is estimated at 18 years before the birth of his son George in 1811. He was the husband of Lucy (Unknown).

It's possible that he was taken prisoner in 1813. There are at least 3 records on Family Search for a Prince Canada. The records are on another site and need access.

Last name at birth:

We may be able to find sources for Prince Canada with the last name of Canerdy or Kennedy.

1. His son George's LNAB was recorded as Canada and Canerdy.
2. His grandson John's LNAB was recorded as Canada, Canerdy and Kennedy.

Ethnicity:

It's not known at this time if Prince Canada was a Native American. Though he was named as the father of George on the Mashpee Census in 1834. This might also be the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe census. His descendants were documented members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe at Mashpee, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Prince Canada and his wife, Lucy (Unknown) are named as the parents of George Canada.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-VC8D : 20 May 2022), Prince Canada in entry for George Canada, 2 Mar 2018; citing Death, Mashpee, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009563.