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George "Samuel" Shannon 1801–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1801

Birth Location: Mercerburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: John II

Mother: Jane Dunlap

Spouse(s): Jane Knoll

Children(s): Harriett Shannon, Rachel Shannon

George "Samuel" Shannon was born in 1801 in Mercerburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, the child of John Shannon Ii And Jane Agnes Dunlap. In 1800, George "Samuel" Shannon resided in Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. George "Samuel" Shannon married Jane Rebecca Knoll, and had children including Harriett Shannon, Rachel Shannon. George "Samuel" Shannon passed away in 1860 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • George "Samuel" Shannon was born in 1801 in Mercerburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, the child of John Shannon Ii And Jane Agnes Dunlap.
  • In 1800, George "Samuel" Shannon resided in Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • George "Samuel" Shannon married Jane Rebecca Knoll, and had children including Harriett Shannon, Rachel Shannon.
  • George "Samuel" Shannon passed away in 1860 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John II
1756–1768
Birth Location: Mifflin, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
JI
Jane Dunlap
1761–1833
Birth Location: Harford County, Maryland, USA
JD

Spouses(s)

Jane Knoll
1819–1869
Birth Location: Centre Co., Pennsylvania
JK

Children(s)

Harriett Shannon
1848–1880
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HS
Rachel Shannon
1836–1907
Birth Location: McKeesport, Pennsylvania
RS

George Shannon's Ancestors

Self
George Shannon
1801–1860
Birth Place: Mercerburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania
Parents
John Shannon II
1756–1768
Mifflin, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Jane (Agnes) Dunlap
1761–1833
Harford County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Captain (John SHANNON Sr., Militiaman, Lancaster County Colonial Militia,) Pennsylvania
1718–1768
Sadsbury Township, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Colonial America
Lucy (Sarah Tucker) Reed
1721–1810
Bert, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Alexander Dunlap
1730–
Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Jack
1735–
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Rade
1699–1752
Mary Stewart
1699–1752
Alexander DUNLAP
1665–1744
Samual Jack
1708–1739
Jane White
1720–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Reid
1675–1769
Lady McKean
1677–1732
John Stewart
1660–1704
Elizabeth Mcqueen
1672–1749
Patrick Jacques
1678–1725
Eleanor Jervis
1679–1750
Alexander White
1694–1743
Jean Miller
1698–1727

George Shannon's Descendants

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George ("Samuel") Shannon (Feb 1801–1860) m. Jane (Rebecca) Knoll (abt. 1819–1869)
  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
        1. 1. Charles (E) Boyle 1926–1972 m. Margaret (Louise "Peggy Lou") McKee 1929–2006
        2. 2. John (Henry) Boyle 1925–1997 m. Ilene 1925–1974 m. Catherine Gottus 1929–2016
      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
        1. 1. Charles (Edward BOYLE) Jr 1909–1909
        2. 2. Dorothy (M.) Boyle 1911–1990 m. Harold (E.) Schuette 1911–1956
      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
        1. 1. John Kelly 1908–1953
        2. 2. Vincent Kelly 1911–1900 m. Agnes Traynor 1913–2005
        3. 3. James Kelly 1914–2003 m. Kathleen (C.) Stark 1921–1988
        4. 4. Charles ("Dimes" Leo Kelly) Jr 1921–1949 m. Nellie (Elizabeth) Matthews 1923–1992
        5. 5. Mary Kelly 1923–
        6. 6. Baby (Kelly) Kelly 1919–1919
      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–
        1. 1. Bertha Taylor 1926–
      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–

George Shannon's Timeline

18 Records

1797
25 Jun 1797
Birth of George "Samuel" Shannon in Mercerburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Mercerburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
George "Samuel" Shannon resided here in Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1801
Feb 1801
Birth of George "Samuel" Shannon in Mercerburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Mercerburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
1801
Feb 1801
Birth of George "Samuel" Shannon in Mercerburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania
Mercerburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania
1820
1820
Age 19
George "Samuel" Shannon resided here in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Allegheny, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 29
George "Samuel" Shannon resided here in Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 39
George "Samuel" Shannon resided here in Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 49
George "Samuel" Shannon resided here in Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
Death of George "Samuel" Shannon in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
Death of George "Samuel" Shannon in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1867
11 Sep 1867
Age 66
George "Samuel" Shannon resided here in Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1868
1868
Age 67
George "Samuel" Shannon resided here in Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
1868
19 Feb 1868
Age 67
George "Samuel" Shannon - Probate in Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1869
11 May 1869
Age 68
Death of George "Samuel" Shannon in Centre Hall, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Centre Hall, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1869
11 May 1869
Age 68
Death of George "Samuel" Shannon in Spring Mills, Gregg Twp., Centre Co., PA, Pennsylvania, USA
Spring Mills, Gregg Twp., Centre Co., PA, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
Jul 1870
Age 69
Death of George "Samuel" Shannon in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
Jul 1870
Age 69
Death of George "Samuel" Shannon in Versailles Township, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
Versailles Township, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
1870
Jul 1870
Age 69
Death of George "Samuel" Shannon in McKeesport, Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
McKeesport, Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1797
    Event Place: Mercerburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Quarterly Abstracts of Seamen's Protection Certificates, New York City, NY 1815-1869
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_747; Page: 220B; Image: 447
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1801
    Event Place: Mercerburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1801
    Event Place: Mercerburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Septennial Census
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 35; Page: 45; Image: 74; Family History Library Film: 363338

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Allegheny, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Allegheny, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Page: 157A; NARA Roll: M33_112; Image: 168

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Plum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 144; Page: 174; Family History Library Film: 0020618

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 520

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_747; Page: 220B; Image: 447

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1867
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, American Citizen; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1867; Publication Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: Frenchcreek Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Dockets, 1819-1916; Index to Wills, 1800-1968; Author: Venango County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Venango, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Dockets, 1819-1916; Index to Wills, 1800-1968; Author: Venango County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Venango, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1869
    Event Place: Centre Hall, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Dockets, 1819-1916; Index to Wills, 1800-1968; Author: Venango County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Venango, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1869
    Event Place: Spring Mills, Gregg Twp., Centre Co., PA, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1870
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1870
    Event Place: Versailles Township, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1870
    Event Place: McKeesport, Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1868
    Event Place: Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Dockets, 1819-1916; Index to Wills, 1800-1968; Author: Venango County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Venango, Pennsylvania
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