Researching Geoff Cannell
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1295 people with the Cannell surname? In that year Cannell was ranked number 2332 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Geoff means "Form of JEFFREY. God's peace" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
Records of Geoff Cannell on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Geoff Cannell and the Cannell Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 1594 people with the Cannell surname in the UK? Cannell is now ranked number 2623 for popularity in the UK. |
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Geoff Cannell
Geoffrey Thornton Cannell (July 1, 1942 – September 24, 2007) was a Member of the House of Keys (MHK) and a sports broadcaster in the Isle of Man.
He was born in Douglas and educated on the Island. Apart from his brief spell in the House of Keys and another in the Tourist Board from 1978 he worked for Manx Radio as Press Officer, Sports Editor and News Editor. He generally is well known for covering major sports events, especially the TT and also for his coverage of Tynwald.
In 1998 he was elected the MHK for Onchan, following Ray Kniveton's elevation to the Legislative Council. However, he lost his seat at the 2001 Manx General Election to Adrian Earnshaw by some 300 votes.
He died on 24 September 2007 following a stroke.
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