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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.
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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
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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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