John Canon

John Canon
BornSeptember 11th 1726
DiedNovember 6, 1798 (aged 72)
Known forFounder of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

John Canon (generally referred to as Colonel John Canon) (September 11, 1726 – November 6, 1798) was an American Revolutionary soldier, miller, judge, and businessman, who founded three towns, including Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, which bears his name.