Charles Francis
CANNON
(b.
23 February 1885
,
Paddington, London, England
d.
16 July 1951
,
New Britain, Connecticut, USA
)
Am I Your Ancestor?
CANNON Family Tree – Connecting the Past to the Present!
Charles Francis CANNON was born 23 February 1885 in Paddington, London, England
Charles Francis CANNON was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Charles Francis married Ethel HEMSWORTH 3 July 1911 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Ethel HEMSWORTH was born 25 March 1888 in London, England. Ethel died 24 June 1981 in Farmington, Connecticut, USA (Unionville).
Charles Francis CANNON died 16 July 1951 in New Britain, Connecticut, USA.
Details of the family tree of Charles appear below.
Family and Children of Charles Francis CANNON
[Hide/Show]Charles Francis CANNON married 
Ethel HEMSWORTH-- Date: 3 July 1911 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Children of Charles Francis CANNON and Ethel HEMSWORTH:
Leonard Hemsworth CANNON (b.12 December 1913, New Britain, Connecticut, USA d. 2 September 1990, New Britain, Connecticut, USA)
m. Virginia R HAHN 5 June 1937 in New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Ethel HEMSWORTH-- Date: 3 July 1911 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA Children of Charles Francis CANNON and Ethel HEMSWORTH:
Leonard Hemsworth CANNON (b.12 December 1913, New Britain, Connecticut, USA d. 2 September 1990, New Britain, Connecticut, USA)m. Virginia R HAHN 5 June 1937 in New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of Charles Francis CANNON(Add details like birth, baptism, census records, military service, obituary, personal achievements, and more.)
[Hide/Show]
Discovering the Ancestry of Charles Francis CANNON: Events, Photos & Historical Records
1885 Birth 23 February 1885
Paddington, London, England
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1911 Marriage / PartnerCharles Francis CANNON and Ethel HEMSWORTH 3 July 1911, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
He was 26 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1913 Birth of ChildLeonard Hemsworth CANNON was born 12 December 1913, New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Charles Francis was 28 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1937 Marriage of ChildLeonard Hemsworth CANNON married 5 June 1937, New Britain, Connecticut, USA to Virginia R HAHN
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1951 Death 16 July 1951
New Britain, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 66.
Postcards and Memories of New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Added: 1/3/2026 5:01:46 PM
- Updated: 1/3/2026 5:02:46 PM
Not the person you are looking for? Try again!
Search for YOUR Family by Name
NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.Search for YOUR Family by Place
Genealogy research for Charles Cannon (on other sites)
Find out more about Charles Francis CANNON.
Sign In or
Join for FREE! to see the details!
Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card or personal information.
