Camden - Major John Cantey was born in this District in March, 1786. His father was James Cantey, a distinguished officer of the Revolution; and his mother was a Whitaker, of that family so distinguished for their devotion of the cause of freedom in that memorable struggle. Major Cantey inherited the characteristics of his parents, and ever inclined to espouse the cause of the weak against the strong, and to resist everything like injustice and oppression. He was strong and ardent in his attachments, and devoted to this family and friends.
In 1814, he served the last campaign of the War, near Charleston, as Brigade Major. He was for a number of years a Director of the Branch Bank and so continued to his death.
In 1832, he was a warm and active State Rights man, and enthusiastically supported his party. In 1850, he was again on the side of the minority, and was elected a member of what is called the Secession Convention. He readily acquiesced in the action of that body, and suffered no irritation of feeling to survive the struggle. His last days were embittered by domestic affliction, and his last illness was protracted, and of great severity. On the 28th of June, at four o'clock AM he went to his rest, aged 69 years.
The Camden Weekly Journal (SC) July 4, 1854 - provided by: Catoe4
In 1814, he served the last campaign of the War, near Charleston, as Brigade Major. He was for a number of years a Director of the Branch Bank and so continued to his death.
In 1832, he was a warm and active State Rights man, and enthusiastically supported his party. In 1850, he was again on the side of the minority, and was elected a member of what is called the Secession Convention. He readily acquiesced in the action of that body, and suffered no irritation of feeling to survive the struggle. His last days were embittered by domestic affliction, and his last illness was protracted, and of great severity. On the 28th of June, at four o'clock AM he went to his rest, aged 69 years.
The Camden Weekly Journal (SC) July 4, 1854 - provided by: Catoe4
Camden - Major John Cantey was born in this District in March, 1786. His father was James Cantey, a distinguished officer of the Revolution; and his mother was a Whitaker, of that family so distinguished for their devotion of the cause of freedom in that memorable struggle. Major Cantey inherited the characteristics of his parents, and ever inclined to espouse the cause of the weak against the strong, and to resist everything like injustice and oppression. He was strong and ardent in his attachments, and devoted to this family and friends.
In 1814, he served the last campaign of the War, near Charleston, as Brigade Major. He was for a number of years a Director of the Branch Bank and so continued to his death.
In 1832, he was a warm and active State Rights man, and enthusiastically supported his party. In 1850, he was again on the side of the minority, and was elected a member of what is called the Secession Convention. He readily acquiesced in the action of that body, and suffered no irritation of feeling to survive the struggle. His last days were embittered by domestic affliction, and his last illness was protracted, and of great severity. On the 28th of June, at four o'clock AM he went to his rest, aged 69 years.
The Camden Weekly Journal (SC) July 4, 1854 - provided by: Catoe4
In 1814, he served the last campaign of the War, near Charleston, as Brigade Major. He was for a number of years a Director of the Branch Bank and so continued to his death.
In 1832, he was a warm and active State Rights man, and enthusiastically supported his party. In 1850, he was again on the side of the minority, and was elected a member of what is called the Secession Convention. He readily acquiesced in the action of that body, and suffered no irritation of feeling to survive the struggle. His last days were embittered by domestic affliction, and his last illness was protracted, and of great severity. On the 28th of June, at four o'clock AM he went to his rest, aged 69 years.
The Camden Weekly Journal (SC) July 4, 1854 - provided by: Catoe4
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