WILLIAM H. CANNEDY, a son of the above, (James Cannedy), was born in Warren county, now Dekalb county, Tenn., on the 16th of July, 1817. With his parents he came to Greene county, Ill., in 1829, and has been an honored citizen of the county ever since. He was united in marriage, March 6, 1845, with Mahala Allen, a native of Kentucky. They are the parents of nine children, three boys and six girls, as follows - Louisa J., wife of E. Reno, of this county; Mary A., wife of F. M. Clampett, of Garnett, Kan.; Martha E., wife of L. Reno, of Jersey county; Malinda C., wife of J. Burger, of Rockbridge; Sarah M., wife of S. R. Clampett, of Medora; Thomas J., John W., and Cora I. Mr. and Mrs. Cannedy and all of their children are consistent members of the Baptist church. Mr. Cannedy has served 20 years as justice of the peace, and now officiates in that capacity. He is also a notary public and the treasurer of the school township. He participated in the Mormon war, and took part in the battle of Nauvoo.