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Alexander Shannon 1841–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Oct 1841

Birth Location: Ernestown, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 28 Apr 1918

Death Location: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington

Father: John Shannon

Mother: Symantha Smith

Spouse(s): Margaret Allen

Children(s): Jemima Shannon, Harriet Willsher, John Shannon

In 1841, Alexander Shannon entered the world in Ernestown, Ontario, Canada, born to John Abel Shannon And Symantha Smith. In 1900, Alexander Shannon resided in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA. Alexander Shannon married Margaret Ellen Allen, and had children including Harriet Or Hattie Jane Willsher, Jemima Shannon, John Shannon. Alexander Shannon passed away in 1918 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Alexander Shannon entered the world in Ernestown, Ontario, Canada, born to John Abel Shannon And Symantha Smith.
  • In 1900, Alexander Shannon resided in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA.
  • Alexander Shannon married Margaret Ellen Allen, and had children including Harriet Or Hattie Jane Willsher, Jemima Shannon, John Shannon.
  • Alexander Shannon passed away in 1918 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Shannon's Ancestors

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Alexander Shannon
1841–1918
Birth Place: Ernestown, Ontario, Canada
Parents
John Abel Shannon
1791–1876
Schenectady New York USA
Symantha Smith
1801–1882
Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Grandparents
George (Isaac) Shannon
1751–1829
Schenectady New Yoruk
Sarah Smith
1760–1777
Schenectady, Albany, NY, USA
John Smith
1781–1868
Dibden, Hampshire, England
Elizabeth Veal
1786–1851
Landport Hampshire England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Shannan
1730–1799
Elisabeth Boel
1732–1796
John Smyth
1740–1817
Elizabeth Johnson
1739–
William SMITH
1755–1833
Sarah West
1758–1840
Charles Veal
1760–1820
Frances SCANES
1757–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Susanna Flinn\Flynn
1690–1760
James Shannon
1676–1737
Henrich Boel
–1754
Anne Hoorne
1703–
William Smith
1723–
Amey Loe
1727–1788
William West
1715–1782

Alexander Shannon's Descendants

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Alexander Shannon (2 Oct 1841–28 Apr 1918) m. Margaret (Ellen) Allen (Dec 1842–15 Nov 1908)
  1. 1. Jemima Shannon 1876–1913
    1. 1. Bonnie (Dee) Ferrier 1898–
    2. 2. Ashley (Earl) Ferrier 1895–1985
      1. 1. Helen (Joan) Ferrier 1921–2011
  2. 2. Harriet (Or Hattie Jane) Willsher 1872–1956
  3. 3. John Shannon 1866–1950
    1. 1. David (Elmer) Shannon 1898–1971
      1. 1. Marvin (David) Shannon 1930–2015
    2. 2. Clara (May) Shannon 1894–1992
      1. 1. Emery Stordahl 1924–2018
      2. 2. Howard (Jens) Stordahl 1920–1990
    3. 3. Albert (Oscar) Shannon 1893–1974
      1. 1. John (Irvin) Shannon 1937–2020

Alexander Shannon's Timeline

3 Records

1841
2 Oct 1841
Birth of Alexander Shannon in Ernestown, Ontario, Canada
Ernestown, Ontario, Canada
1900
1900
Age 59
Alexander Shannon resided here in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA
Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA
1918
28 Apr 1918
Age 77
Death of Alexander Shannon in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1841
    Event Place: Ernestown, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 43; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240423

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 43; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240423

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 43; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240423

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1918
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington

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