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Captain Samuel Shannon 1780–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 March 1780

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 22 Mar 1858

Death Location: Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Elizabeth Shannon

Mother: James Shannon

Spouse(s): Mary Shannon

Children(s): Jane Knoll, John Shannon, Catherine Shannon, Sarah SHANNON, Thomas Shannon, Samuel Shannon, Fanny SHANNON, Mary SHANNON, Margaret Shannon, Hannah Shannon

The story of Captain Samuel Shannon began in 1780 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1786, Captain Samuel Shannon resided in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Captain Samuel Shannon married Elizabeth Harner, Mary Shannon, and had children including Catherine Shannon, Fanny Shannon, Hannah L Shannon, Jane Rebecca Knoll, John Willard Shannon, Margaret C A Shannon, Mary Ann Shannon, Samuel George Shannon, Sarah Sally Shannon, Thomas Shannon. Captain Samuel Shannon passed away in 1858 in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Captain Samuel Shannon began in 1780 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1786, Captain Samuel Shannon resided in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Captain Samuel Shannon married Elizabeth Harner, Mary Shannon, and had children including Catherine Shannon, Fanny Shannon, Hannah L Shannon, Jane Rebecca Knoll, John Willard Shannon, Margaret C A Shannon, Mary Ann Shannon, Samuel George Shannon, Sarah Sally Shannon, Thomas Shannon.
  • Captain Samuel Shannon passed away in 1858 in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elizabeth Shannon
1753–1810
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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James Shannon
1743–1818
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Mary Shannon
1785–1860
Birth Location: Ballymurry, County Down Ireland
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Children(s)

Jane Knoll
1819–1869
Birth Location: Centre Co., Pennsylvania
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John Shannon
1825–1904
Birth Location: Jefferson Co., KY
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Catherine Shannon
1803–1881
Birth Location: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sarah SHANNON
1805–1858
Birth Location: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Thomas Shannon
1822–1907
Birth Location: KY
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Samuel Shannon
1821–1869
Birth Location: Jefferson Co., KY
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Fanny SHANNON
1815–1849
Birth Location: KY
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Mary SHANNON
1818–1850
Birth Location: KY
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Margaret Shannon
1831–1852
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Hannah Shannon
1832–1862
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Captain Shannon's Ancestors

Self
Captain Shannon
1780–1858
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Elizabeth Shannon
1753–1810
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
James Shannon
1743–1818
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Samuel Lane
1699–1771
Baltimore City, Maryland, United States of America
Rebecca Lane
1719–1808
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Capt. (John) Shannon
1714–1771
Ireland
Lydia (N "Lillie") Leidy
1715–1797
Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Major Sr.
1670–1726
Pretitia Tydings
1680–1734
Robert Shannon
1686–1747
ann curtis
1690–1747
Hana Leidy
1685–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maj. Lane
1628–1681
Christian Lane
1635–1674
Robert Shannon
1630–1724
Andreas Kiesser
1618–1689
Catharina Schwabe
1628–1682

Captain Shannon's Descendants

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Captain (Samuel) Shannon (8 March 1780–22 Mar 1858) m. Mary Shannon (1785–1860-1862)
  1. 1. Jane (Rebecca) Knoll 1819–1869 m. George ("Samuel") Shannon 1801–1860 m. George Shannon 1801–1860
    1. 1. Harriett Shannon 1848–1880 m. Christopher (Columbus) Carroll 1839–1913 m. Henry (Montgomery) Carroll 1837–1913
      1. 1. John (Whigham) Carroll 1874–1903
      2. 2. Ida (Mae) Carroll 1865–1903 m. John Boyle 1860–1929
        1. 1. John (Radner Boyle) Jr 1903–1967 m. Margaret (Cecilia) Bost 1908–1972
        2. 2. Ruth (M) Boyle 1896–1960 m. John (William Rogers) Jr 1896–1939 m. Joseph (J) Fetsko 1914–1962 m. Joseph (J) Fetsko 1890–1962
        3. 3. Bertha Boyle 1898–1972
        4. 4. Charles Boyle 1885–1948 m. Jonet (T B) Wotherspoon 1893–1933
        5. 5. William (J) Boyle 1895–1910
        6. 6. Margreat Boyle 1901–1910
        7. 7. Minnie (E.) Boyle 1884–1887
        8. 8. Anna (May) Boyle 1890–1940 m. Charles (A) Kelly 1885–1948
        9. 9. Olive Boyle 1901–1901
        10. 10. Edward (Henry) Boyle 1886–1892
      3. 3. Mattie Carroll 1869–1914 m. Calvin (A.) Gangaware 1877–1948 m. Isaac (Newton) Dermore 1871–1940
        1. 1. Edna Delmore 1893–1963
        2. 2. Elmer (Ellsworth) Dermore 1889–1957
      4. 4. William Carroll 1861–1917 m. Lavina (E aka Orpha L. Carter) Cressman, 1871–1962 m. Lavina (E) Cressman 1873–1948
        1. 1. *William (Humphrey Carroll) Jr. 1892–
        2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Carroll 1894–1917
        3. 3. Irene (C) Carroll 1896–
        4. 4. Reita (L) Carroll 1896–1969
        5. 5. Zata (V.) Carroll 1888–1971
        6. 6. George (R) Carroll 1895–
        7. 7. Velma (Irene Lota) Carroll 1902–1923
        8. 8. Audrey (B) Carroll 1904–
        9. 9. Oakley (L) Carroll 1906–1993
        10. 10. Gwendolyn (M) Carroll 1909–
        11. 11. Goldie Carroll 1896–
      5. 5. Cora (Belle) Carroll 1867–1936 m. Fredrieck Schaefer 1861–1923
        1. 1. Minnie Schaefer 1889–1958 m. Matthew (L) Moriarty 1881–1955 m. James Ross 1890–1957
        2. 2. Catherine ('Kate') Shaffer 1894–1952 m. Harold Taylor 1892–
        3. 3. Frederick Shaffer 1900–
    2. 2. Rachel Shannon 1836–1907 m. William (B) Carroll 1835–1910
      1. 1. William (Irvin) Carroll 1869–1938 m. Birdell Seiger 1861–
      2. 2. Robert (H) Carroll 1859–1943 m. Maggie Carrol 1859–1911 m. Jennie\Jean Huston 1872–1931
      3. 3. Caterine (Corine) Carroll 1868– m. Charles (Werder) Richard 1869–
        1. 1. William (Charles Werder) Richard 1906–1906
      4. 4. James (Breadford) Carroll 1880–
  2. 2. John (Willard) Shannon 1825–1904 m. Mary (W) Shannon 1834–
    1. 1. Mary (A) Shannon 1852–
    2. 2. Atlas. (W.) Shannon 1859–1915
  3. 3. Catherine Shannon 1803–1881
  4. 4. Sarah ("Sally") SHANNON 1805–1858
  5. 5. Thomas Shannon 1822–1907
  6. 6. Samuel (George) Shannon 1821–1869
  7. 7. Fanny SHANNON 1815–1849 m. THOMAS Sweany 1808–1870
  8. 8. Mary (Ann) SHANNON 1818–1850
  9. 9. Margaret (C. A.) Shannon 1831–1852 m. James (J) Coverdell 1828–1862
  10. 10. Hannah (L.) Shannon 1832–1862

Captain Shannon's Timeline

17 Records

1777
9 Feb 1777
Captain Samuel Shannon was married in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1780
8 March 1780
Birth of Captain Samuel Shannon in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1786
1786
Age 6
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1787
1787
Age 7
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania
Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 10
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800-1879
Age 20
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
1820
Age 40
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Jackson, Indiana, United States
Jackson, Indiana, United States
1820
1820
Age 40
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 50
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Norriton, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Norriton, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 60
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Clark, Indiana, USA
Clark, Indiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 60
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 70
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1853
1853-1872
Age 73
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1856
6 Dec 1856-1858
Age 76
Death of Captain Samuel Shannon in Reddington, Jackson, Indiana, United States
Reddington, Jackson, Indiana, United States
1856
6 Dec 1856
Age 76
Death of Captain Samuel Shannon in Reddington, Jackson, Indiana
Reddington, Jackson, Indiana
1858
1858-1872
Age 78
Captain Samuel Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1858
22 Mar 1858
Age 78
Burial of Captain Samuel Shannon in Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 March 1780
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: M432_152; Page: 139A; Image: 284

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1777
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Strabane, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 341

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 148; Image: 89; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1879
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Lives of the eminent dead and biographical notices of prominent living citizens of Montgomery County, Pa.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Jackson, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Jackson, Indiana; Page: 267; NARA Roll: M33_13; Image: 289

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 82; NARA Roll: M33_100; Image: 426

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Norriton, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Clark, Indiana; Roll: 75; Page: 282; Family History Library Film: 0007722

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Page: 244

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: M432_152; Page: 139A; Image: 284

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853-1872
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1858-1872
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1856-1858
    Event Place: Reddington, Jackson, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 796

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1856
    Event Place: Reddington, Jackson, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1858
    Event Place: Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 796

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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