Uncle of GQC; born in Peel, Isle of Man; immigrated to Australia prior to 1840; settled in vicinity of Port Phillip Bay; persuaded his brother David to also immigrate to Australia; a report of his death reached GQC in May 1853. (See Evans and Cannon, Cannon Family Historical Treasury, 19–20; GQC journal, Oct. 15, 1852; May 17, 1853.)