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Alexander D. Shannon 1828–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1828

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 7 April 1892

Death Location: Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Robert Shannon

Mother: Mary Shannon

Spouse(s): Leona Shannon

Children(s): Robert Shannon, Amanda Jordon, Lou Shannon, Thomas Shannon, Sarah White

Alexander D. Shannon was born in 1828 in Tennessee, United States of America, the child of Robert Shannon And Mary Ann Shannon. In 1880, Alexander D. Shannon resided in Beat 8, Limestone, Alabama, USA. In 1881, Alexander D. Shannon resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Alexander D. Shannon married Leona Shannon, Sarah Reese, and had children including Amanda Jordon, Lou Shannon, Robert W Shannon, Sarah Frances White, Thomas Shannon. Alexander D. Shannon passed away in 1892 in Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Alexander D. Shannon was born in 1828 in Tennessee, United States of America, the child of Robert Shannon And Mary Ann Shannon.
  • In 1880, Alexander D. Shannon resided in Beat 8, Limestone, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1881, Alexander D. Shannon resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Alexander D. Shannon married Leona Shannon, Sarah Reese, and had children including Amanda Jordon, Lou Shannon, Robert W Shannon, Sarah Frances White, Thomas Shannon.
  • Alexander D. Shannon passed away in 1892 in Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Alexander Shannon's Ancestors

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Alexander Shannon
1828–1892
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Robert Shannon
1790–1865
Washington County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Shannon
1791–1866
Washington County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Shannon's Descendants

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Alexander (D.) Shannon (1828–7 April 1892) m. Leona Shannon (1822–18 December 1893)
  1. 1. Robert (W) Shannon 1850–1927 m. Louisa Shannon 1868–1950
    1. 1. John (Thomas Shannon) Sr 1879–1953 m. Blanche (Catherine) Poteete 1884–1971
      1. 1. Dorothy (Mae) Crowson 1916–1992 m. Marvin (("Doc") Dupree) Crowson 1910–1997
      2. 2. Daniel (P) Shannon 1914–
      3. 3. Ilie Shannon 1903–
      4. 4. David (A) Shannon 1919–
      5. 5. Lara (F) Shannon 1910–
      6. 6. Robbie (Lou) Shannon 1904–1979
      7. 7. Martha (Z) Shannon 1912–
      8. 8. Rubie (C) Shannon 1907–
      9. 9. Icey (Lena) Shannon 1903–1983
      10. 10. Rebecca (Carnell) Shannon 1920–1990
      11. 11. Helen (Claire) Weir 1922–1989
      12. 12. John (Thomas Shannon) Jr 1925–
      13. 13. Ruth (Jocelyn) Shannon 1929–2002
      14. 14. Joyce Black 1929–2002
    2. 2. Erskin Shannon 1882–1962
    3. 3. Charly Shannon 1883–1966
    4. 4. Robert (Nelson) Shannon 1885–1965
    5. 5. Cora (L.) Shannon 1888–1980
    6. 6. Harry (Frye) Shannon 1900–1965
  2. 2. Amanda Jordon 1851–1924
  3. 3. Lou Shannon 1862–
  4. 4. Thomas Shannon 1859–
  5. 5. Sarah (Frances) White 1848–1920

Alexander Shannon's Timeline

4 Records

1828
1828
Birth of Alexander D. Shannon in Tennessee, United States of America
Tennessee, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 52
Alexander D. Shannon resided here in Beat 8, Limestone, Alabama, USA
Beat 8, Limestone, Alabama, USA
1881
1881
Age 53
Alexander D. Shannon resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1892
7 April 1892
Age 64
Death of Alexander D. Shannon in Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America
Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1828
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 000001-003000
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 8, Limestone, Alabama; Roll: 20; Page: 385d; Enumeration District: 183
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 8, Limestone, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 8, Limestone, Alabama; Roll: 20; Page: 385d; Enumeration District: 183

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1901

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 April 1892
    Event Place: Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 000001-003000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ardmore, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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