RE: Canary name origin
Our Canary family settled, in part in Perth, New York. Legend on this family is that there were three brothers in Boston by the name of MacNary (Scotch).One brother ran away to sea as a boy, later becoming a captain who traded in the West Indies, etc. bringing goods to Boston - in 1776 was not allowed to unload because of his name.He changed it to Canary, sailed to Canada and brought his good over the border that way.One of his brothers took sides with him and also changed his name - the other brother said MacNary was good enough for him and is said to have moved to the west.Possibly same family?