Hugh Lawson Cansler was born in Maryville , Tennessee , in 1871 , a son of Laura Scott ( originally spelled '' Cansler '' ) and Gentzler .
Hugh Lawson Cansler was born in 1871 in Maryville , Tennessee , as son of Laura Scott ( originally '' Cansler '' ) and Gentzler .

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