Birth : 1 Jan 1845 Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Death : 19 Jan 1918 Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Burial : Melrose Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate : 34.1892014, -82.4017029
Description : Served in Co.1 14th SC Infantry regiment. He enlisted in Jan. 1863, when he became 17. His regiment was assigned to the Army of North Virginia and served in Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's Corps.

Obediah developed scorbutis (scurvy ) and was hospitalized in Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond,VA in May of 1863 and was furloughed for most of the summer beginning in June and missed his unit's action at Gettesburg where both of his brothers were wounded and Obediah's brother, James was captured and spent several months in a Yankee prison. Obediah returned to his unit in Sept. 1863... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Obediah Lynch Cann Jr.'s memorial?

    Obediah Lynch Cann Jr.'s memorial is located at: Melrose Cemetery, Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA.

  • When did Obediah Lynch Cann Jr. death?

    Obediah Lynch Cann Jr. death on 19 Jan 1918 in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Obediah Lynch Cann Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 34.1892014
    Longitude: -82.4017029

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Siblings

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James Gaines Cann

(1840 - 1918)

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Elizabeth A. Cann Martin

(1853 - 1907)

Children

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McKinnie Brown Cann

(1876 - 1943)

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Thomas Lester Cann

(1877 - 1921)

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Samuel Bethea Cann Sr.

(1884 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Melrose Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1892014, -82.4017029

2. Harbison Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1918983, -82.3831024

3. Upper Long Cane Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2042007, -82.3917007

4. Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1769100, -82.3808100

5. Trinity Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1753006, -82.3818970

6. John Thompson Family Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1725769, -82.3817139

7. Lakeview Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1725769, -82.3817139

8. Old Zion Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1967010, -82.4291992

9. Secession Hill Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1789560, -82.3750630

10. Gilmer Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2152160, -82.4393790

11. Guffin - Spence - Williams
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1533840, -82.4316000

12. Cold Spring Mennonite Church Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2341870, -82.4032290

13. Long Cane AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1686950, -82.3519250

14. Adams-Vann Family Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1445140, -82.3683540

15. Cypress Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2016520, -82.4645270

16. Saint Peter AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1313130, -82.4150360

17. Campfield Baptist Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2521080, -82.4093810

18. Clear Spring AME Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2567520, -82.3845480

19. Rock Buffalo Baptist Church Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1223770, -82.3793010

20. Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1307983, -82.4475021

21. Martin Family Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2356284, -82.4644769

22. Warrenton Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1516991, -82.4800034

23. McCord Family Cemetery
Abbeville, Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1593330, -82.3181670

24. Lebanon Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Abbeville County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1149930, -82.4181590