Remus Adolphus Canant (1883-1984) - Find a Grave Memorial

Remus Adolphus Canant

Birth

16 Aug 1883

Cullman County, Alabama, USA

Death

17 Apr 1984 (aged 100)

Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Burial

Elmwood Cemetery

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Plot

Block 5A, 1st Add

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Son of William H. and Mary Matilda (Lowery) Canant. He learned Sacred Harp music at an early age. In 1940 he moved to Birmingham AL where he was a steelworker and singing school teacher. He wrote the Sacred Harp tune "Parting Friends" which was included in the 1960 "Sacred Harp" appendix.

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Mary Lou Duckworth Canant

1883–1977 (m. 1904)

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James William Canant

1881–1954

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William Hardy Canant

Mary Matilda Lowery Canant

Mary Lou Duckworth Canant

James William Canant

Agnes Ann Canant Cordes

Orman Virgil Canant

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Mary Lou Duckworth Canant

James William Canant

Agnes Ann Canant Cordes

Orman Virgil Canant

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