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James Shannon 1743–1818 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1743

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 20 Oct 1818

Death Location: Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Capt. Shannon

Mother: Lydia Leidy

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Shannon

Children(s): Captain Shannon

In 1743, James Shannon entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Capt John Shannon And Lydia N Lillie Leidy. James Shannon married Elizabeth Shannon, and had children including Captain Samuel Shannon. James Shannon passed away in 1818 in Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1743, James Shannon entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Capt John Shannon And Lydia N Lillie Leidy.
  • James Shannon married Elizabeth Shannon, and had children including Captain Samuel Shannon.
  • James Shannon passed away in 1818 in Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt. Shannon
1714–1771
Birth Location: Ireland
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Lydia Leidy
1715–1797
Birth Location: Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Shannon
1753–1810
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Captain Shannon
1780–1858
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Shannon's Ancestors

Self
James Shannon
1743–1818
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Capt. John Shannon
1714–1771
Ireland
Lydia (N "Lillie") Leidy
1715–1797
Montgomery, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Robert Shannon
1686–1747
Munster, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland
ann (agness) curtis
1690–1747
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Hana Leidy
1685–1776
Unna, Unnaer Landkreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Robert Shannon
1630–1724
Andreas Kiesser
1618–1689
Catharina Schwabe
1628–1682
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shannon
1601–1633
Anna Swan
1605–1631
Hans Hans
1599–1662
Elisabeth Ernst
1608–1690

James Shannon's Descendants

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James Shannon (24 Jun 1743–20 Oct 1818) m. Elizabeth Shannon (13 Dec 1753–22 April 1810)
  1. 1. Captain (Samuel) Shannon 1780–1858 m. Mary Shannon 1785–1860
    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
        3. 3. Mattie Carroll 1869–1914 m. Calvin (A.) Gangaware 1877–1948 m. Isaac (Newton) Dermore 1871–1940
        4. 4. William Carroll 1861–1917 m. Lavina (E aka Orpha L. Carter) Cressman, 1871–1962 m. Lavina (E) Cressman 1873–1948
        5. 5. Cora (Belle) Carroll 1867–1936 m. Fredrieck Schaefer 1861–1923
      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–
        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

James Shannon's Timeline

10 Records

1743
24 Jun 1743
Birth of James Shannon in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1743
24 Jun 1743-1750
Birth of James Shannon in Limerick, Ireland or Pennsylvania, USA
Limerick, Ireland or Pennsylvania, USA
1743
1743
Birth of James Shannon
None
1743
24 Jun 1743
Birth of James Shannon in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1772
1 Oct 1772
Age 29
James Shannon was married in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1798
1798
Age 55
James Shannon resided here in Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
1818
20 Oct 1818
Age 75
Death of James Shannon in Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
1818
20 Oct 1818 - Nov 07, 1822
Age 75
Death of James Shannon in Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
1818
20 October 1818
Age 75
Death of James Shannon
None
1818
20 Oct 1818
Age 75
Death of James Shannon in Evansburg Montgomery County Pennsylvania
Evansburg Montgomery County Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1743
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1743-1750
    Event Place: Limerick, Ireland or Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1743
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    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: 649

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1772
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Compiled Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1818 - Nov 07, 1822
    Event Place: Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1818
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Evansburg Montgomery County Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evansburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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