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Helen Cant

F, #825, b. 29 January 1782, d. 26 March 1855
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Pedigree
Last Edited: 29 Aug 2022

Parents:

Father*: Alexander Cant b. c 1750
  • Birth*: Helen Cant was born on 29 January 1782 at Kinnettles, Forfarshire, Scotland, .1
  • She was the daughter of Alexander Cant.
  • (Bride) Marriage*: Helen Cant married George Sword general labourer, son of David Sword and Jean Philip, on 29 March 1802 at Forfar, Angus, Scotland, ; George labourer, 19; Helen 20.1
  • (Deceased) Death*: Helen Cant died on 26 March 1855 at Hilltown, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, , at age 73 erysipelas in the head, 11 days, 3 living children, Clara 38, David 34, Charles 28, 8 dead.1
  • Burial*: She was buried after 26 March 1855 at Old Burying Ground, Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, .1
  • Married Name: As of 29 March 1802, her married name was Sword.1

Family:

George Sword general labourer b. 25 Jan 1783

Children:

Helen Sword b. 5 Apr 1812
David Sword mason's labourer+ b. 12 Jun 1814, d. 3 Dec 1883
John Sword b. 1815
Clarinda Sword+ b. 12 Nov 1815, d. 1886
Agnes Sword+ b. 19 Mar 1817, d. 17 Oct 1853
Elizabeth Sword b. 19 Dec 1819
George Sword b. 2 Dec 1821
Charles Robert Sword iron molder+ b. 24 Jun 1827, d. 16 Feb 1877

Citations

  1. [S40] From JM [July 2005].