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Note: Henry left his parent's home in Ogdensburg to find his place in the world or maybe just to visit Wolfram relatives in WI. Whatever the reason, he resided in Sharon with his first wife, Sophia. About 1890 he and Sophia moved to Longmont, CO. It is not known what took him to Longmont but he remained there the rest of his life. According to his obituary and other items in Longmont newspapers, he was a "pillar" of the community. He worked as a carpenter and contractor and then he obtained a job at the Empson Canning factory in Longmont as a laborer and because of his leadership abilities, hard work, and integrity, he eventually became superintendent of the local plant and then he was promoted to superintendent of all the Empson Canning plants. Since Henry was raised in a household that dealt in produce for a living, it was only natural that he would do good in a business of the same category. The plant was founded by J. H. Empson and Daughter in 1887. It canned tomatoes, asparagus, beets, pumpkins, beans, etc., but it was the sugar peas that made Empson Canning factory nationally famous. Special seed was developed by Luther Burbank himself and the factory provided the seeds to farmers. The local farmers had a yearly income from peas plus the factory sold back the pea vines to the farmers as a high protein cattle feed.
1863 - May 30 - birth of Henry. His father had finalized a purchase of land in Green Twp., Clinton Co., PA in October of 1863 so probably Henry was born in Green Twp.
Sophia's parents were Lewis Richter and Margaret Hunsinger. Their farm was located across from the North Sharon Cemetery. It is very likely that Sophia was born on their farm. Sophia's sister, Anna Christine, married Henry Georg Wolfram who was a son of Henry and Hannah Canis Wolfram.
1887 - Henry and his bride, Sophia, made a trip back to Ogdensburg to visit his family
1893 - Dec. 22 - Friday - "The Blossburg Advertiser": Henry Canis of Longmont, Colorado, has made and sent to his father, Frederic Canis, of Union, in this county, a cane made of horn consisting of 84 pieces, elegantly and mechanically put together. It required the horns of 42 head of cattle, and is a unique souvenir.
1894 - Henry made his second visit to his family in Ogdensburg.
1894 - Zell was elected Sergt. at Arms of the Seventh Regiment of the Veteran Legion.
1898 - June 3 - issue date of Longmont, CO, newspaper:
At Sharon, Wisconsin, Friday, May 27, 1898, Sophia, wife of H. J. Canis of Longmont, aged 34 years, 8 months and 3 days.
Mrs. Canis has been a suffer from pulmonary complaint for some time and when it became known to her that she could not recover, she expressed a desire to be taken to her old home at Sharon. in accordance with her wishes her husband started with her on April 7th last, to the home of her parents.
The remains were interred beside a son, who died before Mr. and Mrs. Canis came to Colorado. Her husband and one little son survive her.
1900 - Feb. 16 - Henry made a surprise visit to his parents.
1900 - April 6 - Marriage announcement in "Longmont Ledger":
In Boulder, Wednesday, April 4, 1900, by Judge J. T. Atwood, Henry J. Canis and Miss Zella Dell. Mr. and Mrs. Canis are too well known in Longmont to need an introduction. Mr. Canis was long connected with the Empson Packing Co. and is a worker. The bride grew up in Longmont and has long been connected with St. Stephen's Church. Congratulations are in order and so far as the Ledger is concerned, sincerely offered.
1900 - June 22 - census - Longmont Town, Boulder County, CO;
Henry Canis, born May 1863 in PA; present age - 37; number of years married - 0; occupation - carpenter
Zella Canis; wife; born April 1876 in CO; present age - 24; parents born in MI; number of children born to her - 0;
Harold Canis; son; born July 1896 in CO; present age - 3; mother born in IA
1904 - Longmont City Voter Registration Ward 1, lists H. J. Canis, age 41, factory superintendent, living at 722 Kimbark, registered October 24, 1904.
1904 - Zella Canis, age 21, a housewife, registered to vote on October 24, 1904, according to Longmont City Voter Registration Ward 1.
1906 - Henry was elected Foreman for the Longmont Hose Co.
1908 - He was elected President of the Longmont Hose Co.
1910 - Zell was elected Noble Grand of the Silver Spruce Rebecca Lodge.
1917 - April 27 - Article in "Longmont Ledger": Longmont Lodge No. 29, I.O.O.F., entertained its members and their ladies last evening, the same being the anniversary of the founding of the order. After an entertainment in Odd Fellows Hall, followed by refreshments, the Odd Fellows and their guests adjourned to the Woodman Hall, where Canton Longmont No. 3, I.O.O.F., in full dress, placed the Decoration of chivalry upon Col. H. J. Canis.
1920 - Jan. 17 - census - 303 5th Ave., Longmont City, Boulder Co.:
Henry J. Canis, age 57, b. PA, dad b. Germany, mom b. PA, field man at Empsom factory
Luella, wife, age 43, b. CO, dad b. MI, mom b. OH
Herald, son, age 23, married, b. CO, dad b. PA, mom b. WI, civil engineer for city
Ula T. Dell, nephew, age 13, he and parents b. CO
1930 - April 9 - census - Longmont City, Boulder Co., CO, 308 Fifth Ave.:
Henry J. Canis, age 66, 1st married at age 23 or 22, b. PA, no occupation, dad b. Germany, mom b. PA
Zella H., wife, age 53, 1st married at age 23, b. CO, dad b. MI, mom b. OH
1932 - Jan. 7 - Henry Canis died in Longmont
1952 - Aug. 1 - death of Zell Dell Canis in Longmont
A summary of Henry's accomplishments was written in "They Came To Stay - Centennial Edition", Longmont - 1858-1920: Henry J. Canis 1863-1932; Henry J. Canis was born in Ogdensburg, Penn. May 30, 1863 and came to Longmont in 1890. He became superintendent of the local Empson Packing Co., then of all the Empson factories in the district, holding that position until Empson merged with Kuner. Canis served on the city council from 1911-17 while the municipal light and power plant was installed. He was a member of the Longmont park board, served as director of the Boulder Co., Fair Assoc. for several years, built the old brick Baptist Church at 6th and Main and was active in Odd Fellows locally and throughout the state. He was Noble Grand Master of Columbus Encampment No. 18, Past Grand Master of Colo., past Dept. Commander of the Canton order, and a Grand Trustee and member of the board having jurisdiction over the Odd Fellows home at Canon City. The Canises, who lived at 303 Fifth Ave., were members of the Congregational Church. Mrs. Canis was an active Rebekah. Their son, Herald, lived in Boulder. Canis died in Jan. 1932 and his wife lived until the last of July, 1952.
Henry was buried in Mountain View cemetery, Longmont.
Zelma was a daughter of George Thompson Dell and Alice Wibert. Zelma lived in Longmont and spent her summers in a cabin along side of the south fork of the St. Vrain River. The cabin was sold during the 1960's because there was so much vandalism of unoccupied cabins. Zell was buried in Mountain View cemetery, Longmont.
Zelma Dell lineage:
1. Ralph Dell, b. c1614, Chingford, Essex, England, d. 1680, England 2. John Dell, b. c1644, Chingford, d. 18 Aug 1680, wife - Mary 3. Richard Dell, b. c1672, Chingford, d. 1724, Burlington, NJ, m. first, Elizabet DeCou, 2nd, Elizabeth Bassnett in NJ, daughter of Richard Bassnett and Elizabeth Potter.
4. Henry Dell, b. 1699, Burlington, NJ, son of Elizabeth Bassnett, d. after 1755, Morris County, NJ, married Jean Lion in NJ.
5. Richard Dell, b. 16 Oct 1726, Burlington, d. 3 Oct 1804, Hanover Twp., Morris County, NJ, m. Elizabeth Schooley, 28 Feb 1754, Mendham, Morris County, NJ.
6. Richard Dell, b. 20 Jul 1762, Morris County, d. 3 Jan 1845, Hanover Twp., m. Rachel Mary Shotwell, 21 Nov 1792 in Plainfield, NJ.
7. Joel Dell, b. 7 Jul1795, Hardwick Twp., Warren County, NJ, d. 22 Aug 1877, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, MI, m. Lucinda/Lawanda McBride, daughter of Archibald and Clara B. McBride.
8. Richard Dell, b. Jan 1823, New Baltimore, Greene County, NY, d. 10 Nov 1902, Battle Creek, m. Agnes Lisk, daughter of Israel Lisk and Elizabeth Shinner. on 7 Jan 1846 in Battle Creek.
9. George Thompson Dell, b. 11 Dec 1848, Bedford, Calhoun County, d. 4 Dec 1900, Leadville, CO, married Alice Adelia Wibert on 27 Mar 1871, Battle Creek. He was hardware store owner, first of its kind, and mayor of Longmont, chief of the fire department, and officer of the Masonic Lodge.
10. Zelma Dell, married Henry J. Canis Dell lineage from a Tehachapi, CA, Dell descendant
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