JAMES CANNEDY came to this township in 1829, locating where the town of Greenfield now stands, but in a short time moves south of this place. He died in the township in 1872.

James Cannedy, deceased, who was among the early settlers of Greene county, was a native of Darlington, S.C., was born March 18, 1790, and was a son of John Cannedy, also an early settler of this county. John Cannedy was of Irish descent, and his wife was of Scotch ancestry. James removed with his parents to Tennessee in 1807, where he was united in marriage in 1816 with Eliza Grizzle, who departed this life Aug. 16, 1867, aged 69 years. Mr. Cannedy served in the capacity of captain of the militia of Warren county, Tenn., for many years, as did he also as justice of the peace. He was a volunteer of the war of 1812, and served as a sergeant under Gen. Jackson. He participated in the battle of Horse Shoe, on the Tallapoosa river. In 1829 he immigrated to Greene county, Ill., and settled where the town of Greenfield now stands, where he finished the first house built on the site of Greenfield. Two years later he bought land three miles south of that place, where he settled and remained up to the time of his death, Jan. 19, 1872. Upon coming to the county he journeyed in an ox cart, had very little money and a large family. Through the deep snow in 1830-1, and many years thereafter, he labored hard in making rails, the proceeds of which went to support his family. Notwithstanding his severe trials, he was always cheerful, and looked forward for better times, which finally came, and he secured a competency, which he enjoyed in his declining years. He was county commissioner three years and held other smaller offices. He was the father of 12 children, all of whom were respected and honored citizens of this county.