OBIT:   CANAN, S. Dean; 1908; Ebensburg, Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 10 Jul 1908
Volume 42, Number 27


Recent Death of S. Dean Canan 
Born in Ebensburg 81 Years Ago
Son of Editor of the SKY

S. Dean Canan, a native of Ebensburg, son of Moses Canan, Esq., one of the fist 
attorneys at the Ebensburg bar and editor of the SKY, a paper of rare merit published in 
Ebensburg from 1832 to 1836, died at his home in Johnstown, Wednesday, June 24th 
last, aged 81 years.

The deceased was well known in canal days, having held positions under the State and 
afterwards engaged in the mercantile business.

He was a prominent member of Emory Fisher Post G. A. R. of Johnstown and other 
orders.  In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Thirty-Sixth 
Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry, under Capt. J. H. Hite of that city.  During the nine 
months which he served he was in a number of battles, the most important of which 
was that of Fredericksburg.

Mr. Canan is survived by four children as follows:  Mrs. Samuel M. Miller, at home; 
Moses H. and William Dean Canan of Altoona and Mary
C., at home.  One sister, Mrs. Charlotte Canan Pershing, widow of Rev. Dr. I. C. 
Pershing of Wilkinsburg, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive 
him.  His wife died about four months ago.

Funeral services were held from the Canan residence at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon 
June 26th, conducted by Rev. J. W. G. Faust, pastor
of the Franklin street M. E. Church.  Interment was made in the Grand View cemetery.