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. James Knox Polk Cansler was born 11 August 1844, Christian, Kentucky. He was the son of John Cansler and Matilda Renshaw.

     James Knox Polk Cansler was listed as a son of and a member of the household of John Cansler on the 1850 Census recorded 24 February 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

     James Knox Polk Cansler was listed as a son of and a member of the household of Matilda Renshaw on the 1860 Census recorded 3 September 1860 , at Christian, at Kentucky.

James Knox Polk Cansler known to have served in the Civil War, service dates of approximately 15 October 1861. .

James Knox Polk Cansler, age 32, married Elvira A. Boales, age 29 on 20 December 1876 at Christian, Kentucky.

     James Knox Polk Cansler died on 10 January 1929 at Christian, Kentucky, at age 84. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky.

     Salina L. Cansler was born 2 July 1847, Christian, Kentucky. She was the daughter of John Cansler and Matilda Renshaw.

     Salina L. Cansler was listed as a daughter of and a member of the household of John Cansler on the 1850 Census recorded 24 February 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

     Salina L. Cansler was listed as the daughter of and a member of the household of Matilda Renshaw on the 1860 Census recorded 3 September 1860 , at Christian, at Kentucky.

     Salina L. Cansler died on 6 February 1865 at Christian, Kentucky, at age 17. She was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Christian, Kentucky. She was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Christian, Kentucky.

     John Butler Cansler was born 9 April 1849, an unknown place. He was the son of John Cansler and Matilda Renshaw.

     John Butler Cansler was listed as a son of and a member of the household of John Cansler on the 1850 Census recorded 24 February 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

     John Butler Cansler was listed as a son of and a member of the household of Matilda Renshaw on the 1860 Census recorded 3 September 1860 , at Christian, at Kentucky.

     John Butler Cansler died on 22 May 1887 at Christian, Kentucky, at age 38. He was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Christian, Kentucky.

     Elizabeth Cansler was born 1812, an unknown place. She was the daughter of James Nathaniel Cansler and Elizabeth Golden.

     Elizabeth Cansler was probably included as a free white female, age 10-15, in Elizabeth Golden's household on the 1830 Census at Christian, Kentucky.

Elizabeth Cansler married Wylie Renshaw, age 19 , son of John Renshaw and Nancy Reed, on 20 September 1836 at Christian, Kentucky. As of 20 September 1836,her married name was Renshaw.

     Wylie Renshaw was born 1 July 1817, Christian, Kentucky. He was the son of John Renshaw and Nancy Reed.

Wylie Renshaw, age 19, married Elizabeth Cansler, daughter of James Nathaniel Cansler and Elizabeth Golden, on 20 September 1836 at Christian, Kentucky.

     Wylie Renshaw died on 30 August 1859 at Christian, Kentucky, at age 42.

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     Artemisi Jane Cansler was born 1 May 1825, Christian, Kentucky. She was the daughter of John Cansler and Matilda Renshaw. Her married name was Cooksey.

Artemisi Jane Cansler, age 22, married James Cooksey on 20 January 1848 at Christian, Kentucky. Her married name was Keys.

Artemisi Jane Cansler, age 34, married Timothy Keys on 1 February 1860 at Christian, Kentucky.

     Artemisi Jane Cansler died on 18 May 1910 at Christian, Kentucky, at age 85.

     Nancy Minerva Cansler was born 18 June 1828, Christian, Kentucky. She was the daughter of John Cansler and Matilda Renshaw.

Nancy Minerva Cansler, age 19, married Wesley Vincent Croft, age 21 , son of David Croft and Margaret Catharine Jackson, on 2 December 1847 at Christian, Kentucky. As of 2 December 1847,her married name was Croft.

     Nancy Minerva Cansler died on 15 June 1899 at Christian, Kentucky, at age 70. She was buried at Old Liberty Crofton, Christian, Kentucky.

     Joab Cansler was born 4 December 1836, Christian, Kentucky. He was the son of John Cansler and Matilda Renshaw.

     Joab Cansler died on 1 October 1837 at Christian, Kentucky. He was buried after 2 October 1837 at Rogers Cemetery, Christian, Kentucky. He was buried at Rogers Cemetery, Christian, Kentucky.

     Mary Elizabeth Cansler was born circa 1830, an unknown place. She was the daughter of Plinney F. Cansler and Temperance Mary Renshaw. As of 28 October 1847,her married name was Adams.

Mary Elizabeth Cansler married Ezekial Orenton Adams, son of William Adams and Sylvia Dunn, on 28 October 1847 at Christian, Kentucky.

     Mary Elizabeth Cansler was listed as the wife of Ezekial Orenton Adams on the 1850 Census recorded 26 September 1850, at Christian, at Kentucky.

     Mary Elizabeth Cansler died on 1 March 1857 at Christian, Kentucky.

     Nancy M. Cansler was born circa 1834, an unknown place. She was the daughter of Plinney F. Cansler and Temperance Mary Renshaw.

Nancy M. Cansler married Andrew Jackson Adams, age 19 , son of William Adams and Sylvia Dunn, on 16 July 1850 at Christian, Kentucky. As of 16 July 1850,her married name was Adams.

     Nancy M. Cansler died circa 1865.

     Benjamin Cates was born circa 1795, Orange Co., North Carolina. He was the son of John Cates Sr. and Isabel Cothran.

     Benjamin Cates was probably included as a free white male, age under 10, in John Cates Sr.'s household on the 1810 Census at Hillsborough District, Orange Co., North Carolina.

Benjamin Cates married Sarah Todd on 21 September 1819 at Hopkins Co., Kentucky.

Benjamin Cates was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census at Hopkins, Kentucky.

Benjamin Cates witnessed to the will of William Browndated on 16 August 1825 at Hopkins Co., Kentucky.

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     Benjamin Cates was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census at Hopkins Co., Kentucky. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household: , Isabel Cothran, a free white female age seventy to eighty years old.

     Benjamin Cates was listed as the head of household on the 1850 Census recorded 22 April 1850 at Hopkins Co. at Kentucky. Also living in the household were his wife, Sarah Todd, his sons, John Cates and Alexander C. Cates, his daughters, Louisa Cates and Martha Cates., with real estate valued at $250.

     Benjamin Cates died circa 1854.

     Newton S. Cates was born 4 November 1838, Hopkins Co., Kentucky. He was the son of John Cates Jr. and Francis Newton.

     Newton S. Cates was probably included as a free white male, age under 5, in John Cates Jr.'s household on the 1840 Census at Hopkins Co., Kentucky.

     Newton S. Cates was listed as a son of and a member of the household of John Cates Jr. on the 1860 Census recorded 28 August 1860 , at Webster, at Kentucky.

Newton S. Cates known to have served in the Civil War, service dates of approximately 3 September 1863 at Owensboro, Kentucky. He ended military service on 29 October 1864 at Louisville, Kentucky.

Newton S. Cates, age 26, married Mildred Ann Sizemore, age 26 on 20 January 1865 at Webster, Kentucky.

     Newton S. Cates was listed as the head of household on the 1900 Census recorded 1900. Also living in the household were his wife, Mildred Ann Sizemore, his sons, Solomon Cates, Robert Cates, Thomas S. Cates and John J. Cates, his daughters, Queen Cates and Eliza A. Cates.

     Newton S. Cates died on 20 October 1909 at Webster, Kentucky, at age 70.

     James Newton Cates was born 20 August 1823, Hopkins, Kentucky. He was the son of John Cates Jr. and Francis Newton.

     James Newton Cates was probably included as a free white male, age 10-15, in John Cates Jr.'s household on the 1840 Census at Hopkins Co., Kentucky.

James Newton Cates, age 24, married Elizabeth Carnal on 25 June 1848 at Hopkins Co., Kentucky. James Newton Cates was buried at Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Webster, Kentucky.

     James Newton Cates died in 1899 at Webster, Kentucky.

      Sarah Todd was also known as Sally. She was born circa 1803, Missouri.

Sarah Todd married Benjamin Cates, son of John Cates Sr. and Isabel Cothran, on 21 September 1819 at Hopkins Co., Kentucky. As of 21 September 1819,her married name was Cates.

     Sarah Todd was listed as the wife of Benjamin Cates on the 1850 Census recorded 22 April 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

     Samuel Cates was born 5 August 1820, Hopkins Co., Kentucky. He was the son of Benjamin Cates and Sarah Todd.

Samuel Cates, age 26, married Sidney Cobbs on 22 September 1846 at Hopkins Co., Kentucky.

     Samuel Cates died on 15 January 1904 at age 83.

     Louisa Cates was born circa 1824, Hopkins Co., Kentucky. She was the daughter of Benjamin Cates and Sarah Todd.

     Louisa Cates was listed as a daughter of and a member of the household of Benjamin Cates on the 1850 Census recorded 22 April 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

     John Cates was born 1826, Hopkins Co., Kentucky. He was the son of Benjamin Cates and Sarah Todd.

     John Cates was listed as a son of and a member of the household of Benjamin Cates on the 1850 Census recorded 22 April 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

     Alexander C. Cates was born 1833, Hopkins Co., Kentucky. He was the son of Benjamin Cates and Sarah Todd.

     Alexander C. Cates was listed as a son of and a member of the household of Benjamin Cates on the 1850 Census recorded 22 April 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

Alexander C. Cates married Permelia Groves, daughter of Samuel H. Groves and Elizabetlh Phillips, on 15 November 1854 at Hopkins Co., Kentucky.

     Alexander C. Cates died in 1905 at Hopkins Co., Kentucky. He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky.

     Martha Cates was born 1836, Hopkins Co., Kentucky. She was the daughter of Benjamin Cates and Sarah Todd.

     Martha Cates was listed as a daughter of and a member of the household of Benjamin Cates on the 1850 Census recorded 22 April 1850, at Hopkins Co., at Kentucky.

     Her married name was Cates. Nellie Gibson was born February 1864, Kentucky.

Nellie Gibson married Lorenzo D. Cates, son of James A. Cates and Elizabeth Cates.

     Nellie Gibson, at age 36 was listed as the wife of Lorenzo D. Cates on the 1900 Census recorded 1 June 1900 at Webster, Kentucky.