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Esther Shannon 1797–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 18, 1797

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: After 1870

Death Location: Gaston County, North Carolina

Father: James Shannon

Mother: Jean Hamilton

Spouse(s): Andrew Floyd

Children(s): Hugh Floyd, William Floyd, James Floyd, Sarah Floyd, John Floyd

The story of Esther Shannon began in 1797 in North Carolina. In 1850, Esther Shannon resided in Gaston, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Esther Shannon resided in Gaston, North Carolina, USA. Esther Shannon married Andrew Floyd, and had children including Hugh H Floyd, James Leroy Floyd, John Andrew Floyd, Sarah Jane Floyd, William Shannon Floyd. Esther Shannon passed away in 1870 in Gaston County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Esther Shannon began in 1797 in North Carolina.
  • In 1850, Esther Shannon resided in Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Esther Shannon resided in Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • Esther Shannon married Andrew Floyd, and had children including Hugh H Floyd, James Leroy Floyd, John Andrew Floyd, Sarah Jane Floyd, William Shannon Floyd.
  • Esther Shannon passed away in 1870 in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Shannon
1747–1825
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
JS
Jean Hamilton
1760–1834
Birth Location: –
JH

Spouses(s)

Andrew Floyd
1798–1843
Birth Location: York County, South Carolina
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Children(s)

Hugh Floyd
1833–
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina
HF
William Floyd
1832–
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina
WF
James Floyd
1829–1880
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina
JF
Sarah Floyd
1837–1915
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina
SF
John Floyd
1841–1867
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina
JF

Esther Shannon's Ancestors

Self
Esther Shannon
1797–1870
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James Shannon
1747–1825
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Jean Hamilton
1760–1834
Grandparents
William Shannon
1720–1784
Sadsbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Mary Settler
1722–1793
County Clair, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William Shannon
1682–1742
Mary Hall
1682–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Esther Shannon's Descendants

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Esther Shannon (July 18, 1797–After 1870) m. Andrew Floyd (August 5, 1798–1843)
  1. 1. Hugh (H.) Floyd 1833– m. Elizabeth Gladden 1837–
    1. 1. Angeline (P) Floyd 1865–1902 m. ELIJAH (E) Miller 1858–1935
      1. 1. Genetta (Elen) Miller 1892–1980 m. Arthur (Bachman) Hamilton 1880–1966
        1. 1. Dorothy (Dale) Hamilton 1920–2004 m. James (Willis) Honaker 1911–1985
        2. 2. Mary (Nell) Hamilton 1928–2003
        3. 3. Floyd (Miller) Hamilton 1923–2003 m. Rosalyn 1921–1990
        4. 4. Carrie (Katherine) Hamilton 1917–2009
        5. 5. Azelle (Virginia) Hamilton 1915–2001 m. Ivan Malone 1911–2002
        6. 6. Angaline (Janette) Hamilton 1934–2015
      2. 2. Glen (B) Miller 1899–
      3. 3. Austin (Windom) Miller 1897–1971 m. Callie P 1895–
        1. 1. Dempsey Miller 1824–
        2. 2. Dortha Miller 1821–
      4. 4. Gracie (B) Miller 1894–1973 m. Elmer (Sylvester) Vance 1892–1979
        1. 1. Lula Vance 1911–
      5. 5. Frederick (Roscoe) Miller 1889–1964 m. Laura Elvia 1895–1973
      6. 6. Hattie (Bertie) Miller 1888–1965 m. Robert (Earl) Morrell 1888–1962
    2. 2. Baxter Floyd 1876–
    3. 3. John (James) Floyd 1869–
  2. 2. William (Shannon) Floyd 1832–
  3. 3. James (Leroy) Floyd 1829–1880 m. Sarah (Jane) Strain 1837–1904
  4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Floyd 1837–1915 m. John (James) Strain 1831–1883
  5. 5. John (Andrew) Floyd 1841–1867

Esther Shannon's Timeline

5 Records

1797
July 18, 1797
Birth of Esther Shannon in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 53
Esther Shannon resided here in Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 63
Esther Shannon resided here in Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 73
Esther Shannon resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1870
After 1870
Age 73
Death of Esther Shannon in Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 18, 1797
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1138; Page: 787A; Family History Library Film: 552637
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: M653_898; Page: 104; Family History Library Film: 803898
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: M432_630; Page: 427A; Image: 464

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: M432_630; Page: 427A; Image: 464

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: M653_898; Page: 104; Family History Library Film: 803898

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1138; Page: 787A; Family History Library Film: 552637

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: After 1870
    Event Place: Gaston County, North Carolina
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