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Ethel May (Et) Shannon 1884–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 OCT 1884

Birth Location: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Death Date: Apr 1971

Death Location: Taruheru Cemetery, East Cape, Poverty Bay, New Zealand

Father: John Shannon

Mother: Honora O'Connor

Spouse(s): William Irvine

Children(s): June Irvine, Barry Irvine

In 1884, Ethel May (Et) Shannon entered the world in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, born to John Sylvester Sylvester Shannon And Honora O Connor. In 1911, Ethel May (Et) Shannon resided in 41 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Ethel May (Et) Shannon married William Hamilton Irvine, and had children including Barry Hamilton Barrie Irvine, June Hamilton Irvine. Ethel May (Et) Shannon passed away in 1971 in Taruheru Cemetery, East Cape, Poverty Bay, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Ethel May (Et) Shannon entered the world in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, born to John Sylvester Sylvester Shannon And Honora O Connor.
  • In 1911, Ethel May (Et) Shannon resided in 41 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
  • Ethel May (Et) Shannon married William Hamilton Irvine, and had children including Barry Hamilton Barrie Irvine, June Hamilton Irvine.
  • Ethel May (Et) Shannon passed away in 1971 in Taruheru Cemetery, East Cape, Poverty Bay, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ethel Shannon's Ancestors

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Ethel Shannon
1884–1971
Birth Place: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Parents
John Sylvester (Sylvester) Shannon
1841–1927
Geelong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Honora O'Connor
1846–1931
Mallow, Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
John Shannahan
1813–1842
Moyne and Templetuohy, Tipperary, Ireland
Jane (Blake) Shanahan
1816–1892
County Tipperary, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Shannahan
1788–1865
Catherine Fannon
1789–1855
Thomas Shannahan
1788–1865
Catherine Fannon
1789–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ethel Shannon's Descendants

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Ethel (May (Et)) Shannon (2 OCT 1884–Apr 1971) m. William (Hamilton) Irvine (ABT 1872–Jun 1938)
  1. 1. June (Hamilton) Irvine 1916–1993
  2. 2. Barry (Hamilton (Barrie)) Irvine 1914–1972 m. Rose (Perry) Henderson 1917–2002

Ethel Shannon's Timeline

4 Records

1884
2 OCT 1884
Birth of Ethel May (Et) Shannon in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
1911
1911
Age 27
Ethel May (Et) Shannon resided here in 41 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
41 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
1971
20 Apr 1971
Age 87
Death of Ethel May (Et) Shannon in Gisborne, East Coast, New Zealand
Gisborne, East Coast, New Zealand
1971
Apr 1971
Age 87
Burial of Ethel May (Et) Shannon in Taruheru Cemetery, East Cape, Poverty Bay, New Zealand
Taruheru Cemetery, East Cape, Poverty Bay, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 OCT 1884
    Event Place: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4156; Roll: 134; Record Group Title: Records of the
    [2] New Zealand, Birth Index, New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [4] New Zealand, CIVIL Registration Birth Index, Department of Internal Affairs; New Zealand; New Zealand, Registration Birth Index, 1840-1901

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 41 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1925
    Event Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A4156; Roll: 134; Record Group Title: Records of the

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1971
    Event Place: Gisborne, East Coast, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1971
    Event Place: Taruheru Cemetery, East Cape, Poverty Bay, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records

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