Wilson Daily Times, 3 January 1948.

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In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: taxicab driver James Cannon, 34; wife Deborah, 25; and children Dorthy, 10, James Jr., 9, Beatrice, 6, William H., 3, and Willie W., 2.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 701 Viola, transfer operator James Canon, 45; wife Sadie D., 33; children Mahazel, 16, Blondie B., 14, William H., 12, Walter W., 11, Charlie T., 8, Joan, 6, and Clara, 3; and grandson Marshall, 1.

In 1945, William Henry Cannon registered for the World War II draft in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Per his registration card, he was born 3 June 1927 in Wilson, N.C.; lived at 2225 West Stewart Street, Philadelphia; his contact was friend Mrs. Annie Hunt, same address; and he worked for contractor James C. Morrisey.