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Edward Forest Shannon 1890–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Feb 1890

Birth Location: Henry County, Kentucky

Death Date: 15 Apr 1961

Death Location: Franklin County, Kentucky

Father: Edward Shannon

Mother: Susan McALLISTER

Spouse(s): Martha Purvis

Children(s): Josie Shannon

Edward Forest Shannon was born in 1890 in Henry County, Kentucky, the child of Edward T Shannon And Susan E Mcallister. In 1900, Edward Forest Shannon resided in Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Edward Forest Shannon resided in Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA. Edward Forest Shannon married Martha Frances Mattie Purvis, and had children including Josie Belle Shannon. Edward Forest Shannon passed away in 1961 in Franklin County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • Edward Forest Shannon was born in 1890 in Henry County, Kentucky, the child of Edward T Shannon And Susan E Mcallister.
  • In 1900, Edward Forest Shannon resided in Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Edward Forest Shannon resided in Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA.
  • Edward Forest Shannon married Martha Frances Mattie Purvis, and had children including Josie Belle Shannon.
  • Edward Forest Shannon passed away in 1961 in Franklin County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Shannon's Ancestors

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Edward Shannon
1890–1961
Birth Place: Henry County, Kentucky
Parents
Edward T. Shannon
1854–1927
Kentucky
Susan (E.) McALLISTER
1853–1932
Henry County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (Davidson) Shannon
1801–1856
Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States
Pency Shannon
1824–1880
Kentucky
Michael McCalister
1826–1880
Henry County, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Rankin
1825–1902
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Robert Shannon
1753–1827
Catherine Davidson
1762–1850
Ewing McAlister
1807–1893
Matilda Louderback
1810–1887
Septimus Rankin
1805–1886
Rebecca Moore
1800–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Shannon
1720–1784
Mary Elliot
1722–1793
Ruth Wilson
1735–1782
William Lowderback
1797–
Margaret Barr
1800–1894
David Rankin
1777–1814
Nancy (DNA)
1787–1859
Daniel Moore
1770–1823
Nancy Kelley
1774–1810

Edward Shannon's Descendants

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Edward (Forest) Shannon (6 Feb 1890–15 Apr 1961) m. Martha (Frances "Mattie") Purvis (4 May 1888–11 Mar 1967)
  1. 1. Josie (Belle) Shannon 1909–1992

Edward Shannon's Timeline

5 Records

1890
6 Feb 1890
Birth of Edward Forest Shannon in Henry County, Kentucky
Henry County, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 10
Edward Forest Shannon resided here in Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA
Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Edward Forest Shannon resided here in Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA
Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA
1960
1960
Age 70
Edward Forest Shannon resided here in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
1961
15 Apr 1961
Age 71
Death of Edward Forest Shannon in Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Henry County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockport, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240526
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lockport, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: T624_478; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374491

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockport, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240526

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lockport, Henry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lockport, Henry, Kentucky; Roll: T624_478; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1374491

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1961
    Event Place: Franklin County, Kentucky

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