Alexander Cane's family
From peaceful Putney to lively Lambeth
Our Cain ancestors arrive in Lambeth (1810-1832)
The earliest ancestors we have discovered so far on the Cain side are Alexander Cane and his wife Jane Kislingbury, and their parents.
Alexander Cane's family
From peaceful Putney to lively Lambeth
Alexander Cane's family
From peaceful Putney to lively Lambeth
Alexander Cane's family
Alexander was born in December 1807, and six months later his parents Robert and Ann Cane took him to be baptised at the ancient little church of St Mary Putney.
Alexander, son of Robert Cane, Nurseryman, by his wife Ann, born Dec 4th, baptised June 25th
St Mary's Putney in 1824
Robert Cane is described as ‘nurseryman’ or ‘gardener’. As was the custom, Alexander later took on his father’s trade, and worked as a gardener all his life.
Alexander, son of Robert Cane, Nurseryman, by his wife Ann, born Dec 4th, baptised June 25th
St Mary's Putney in 1824Robert Cane is described as ‘nurseryman’ or ‘gardener’. As was the custom, Alexander later took on his father’s trade, and worked as a gardener all his life.