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Albert Oglesby Shannon 1878–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1878

Birth Location: McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 21 Mar 1914

Death Location: Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Shannon

Mother: Margaret Murphy

Spouse(s): Ella Bandy

Children(s): John Shannon, Dora Shannon, Sarah Harman, William Shannon, James Shannon, Belle Shannon

In 1878, Albert Oglesby Shannon entered the world in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to James Harvey Shannon And Margaret Peggy Murphy. In 1880, Albert Oglesby Shannon resided in Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Albert Oglesby Shannon resided in Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA. Albert Oglesby Shannon married Ella May Maggie Bandy, and had children including Belle Caroline Shannon, Dora A Shannon, James H Shannon, John Henry Edward Shannon, Sarah Margaret Harman, William H Shannon. Albert Oglesby Shannon passed away in 1914 in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Albert Oglesby Shannon entered the world in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to James Harvey Shannon And Margaret Peggy Murphy.
  • In 1880, Albert Oglesby Shannon resided in Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Albert Oglesby Shannon resided in Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA.
  • Albert Oglesby Shannon married Ella May Maggie Bandy, and had children including Belle Caroline Shannon, Dora A Shannon, James H Shannon, John Henry Edward Shannon, Sarah Margaret Harman, William H Shannon.
  • Albert Oglesby Shannon passed away in 1914 in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Albert Shannon's Ancestors

Self
Albert Shannon
1878–1914
Birth Place: McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
James Harvey Shannon
1828–
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Margaret ("Peggy") Murphy
1841–1922
Logan County, VA
Grandparents
Cornelius (M) Shannon
1794–1850
Virginia, United States
Anne (E) McGranahan
1799–1870
Monroe, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Herndon (or Henton) Murphy
1797–1854
Caswell, NC OR Logan City, WV
Mary ((Polly) Cline (Mnu) Lnu)
1816–
Bath
Great-Grandparents
William Shannon
1772–1862
Nancy Peery
1771–1840
James McGranahan
1773–
Nancy Palmer
1777–
Gabriel Jr.
1756–1818
Nancy Herndon
1770–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Shannon
1757–1824
Sarah Layne
1759–1810
Captain II
1749–1820
Margaret Dennis
1753–1820
Gabriel Murphey
1740–1808
Mary
1744–1787

Albert Shannon's Descendants

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Albert (Oglesby) Shannon (22 Aug 1878–21 Mar 1914) m. Ella (May "Maggie") Bandy (6 Apr 1878–18 Oct 1943)
  1. 1. John (Henry Edward) Shannon 1910–1950 m. Flora (Margaret) Harrison 1917–2000
    1. 1. John (Albert) Shannon 1937–2007
    2. 2. Cora (Carlene) Shannon 1935–1936
    3. 3. Billie (Mae) Shannon 1935–2006 m. William (Thomas) Reed 1932–2002
    4. 4. James (Luther) Shannon 1938–
  2. 2. Dora (A) Shannon 1904–
  3. 3. Sarah (Margaret) Harman 1907–1980 m. Carl Osborne 1901–
    1. 1. Carl (James) Osborne 1926–
    2. 2. Harry (S) Osborne 1925–
  4. 4. William (H) Shannon 1902–1921
  5. 5. James (H) Shannon 1905–1997
  6. 6. Belle (Caroline) Shannon 1912–1942 m. Claude (Beavers) Harrison 1913–1980
    1. 1. Roy (Albert) Harrison 1936–2010

Albert Shannon's Timeline

5 Records

1878
22 Aug 1878
Birth of Albert Oglesby Shannon in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 2
Albert Oglesby Shannon resided here in Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Albert Oglesby Shannon resided here in Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Albert Oglesby Shannon resided here in Tazewell, VA
Tazewell, VA
1914
21 Mar 1914
Age 36
Death of Albert Oglesby Shannon in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1878
    Event Place: McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Page: 329B; Enumeration District: 078
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0100
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: T624_1650; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1375663
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Page: 329B; Enumeration District: 078

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0100

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tazewell, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: T624_1650; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1375663

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1914
    Event Place: Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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