Confederate Biography : DR. CHARLES CANNON  

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson, pg 194

DR. CHARLES CANNON  

Dr. Cannon was born in Cadiz, Ky., December 12th, 1835, was educated 
at "Trigg Seminary," studied medicine and practiced in Kentucky, 
Tennessee, and Missouri. Came to Texas in 1854.  Enlisted in 
Co. B., 28th Texas Cavalry, in February 1862, was attached to the 
brigade commanded by Colonel (afterwards Bigadier-General) Horace 
Randall, Walker's Division.  Was appointed secretary to Gen. Randall 
and afterwards Inspector General of Brigade with rank of 1st 
Lieutenant.  He participated in the battles and skirmishes of 
Perkin's Landing, Richamond, Milliken's Bend, Busley Bayou, De Soto 
Mound, Mansfield, Old Peach Orchard, Pleasant Hill and Jenkin's Ferry.  
His father, Jno. S. Cannon, was a native of Virginia and was appointed 
midshipman in the United States Navy in 1813 and served six years, 
when he resigned.  His granfather, William Cannon, was a Colonel in 
the Revolutionary war.