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James Shannon 1747–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: June 1747

Birth Location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: August 5, 1825

Death Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina

Father: William Shannon

Mother: Mary Settler

Spouse(s): Jean Hamilton

Children(s): Esther Shannon, Elizabeth Shannon, Polly Shannon, Hugh Shannon, William Shannon, James Shannon

In 1747, James Shannon entered the world in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, born to William Shannon And Mary Settler. James Shannon married Jean Hamilton, and had children including Elizabeth Shannon, Esther Shannon, Hugh Shannon, James Robinson Shannon, Polly Shannon, William Shannon. James Shannon passed away in 1825 in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1747, James Shannon entered the world in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, born to William Shannon And Mary Settler.
  • James Shannon married Jean Hamilton, and had children including Elizabeth Shannon, Esther Shannon, Hugh Shannon, James Robinson Shannon, Polly Shannon, William Shannon.
  • James Shannon passed away in 1825 in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

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James Shannon's Ancestors

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James Shannon
1747–1825
Birth Place: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Shannon
1720–1784
Sadsbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Mary Settler
1722–1793
County Clair, Ireland
Grandparents
William Shannon
1682–1742
Ulster District, Munster, Ireland
Mary Hall
1682–1749
Sadsbury, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Shannon's Descendants

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James Shannon (June 1747–August 5, 1825) m. Jean Hamilton (1760–August 13, 1834)
  1. 1. Esther Shannon 1797–1870 m. Andrew Floyd 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
        2. 2. Glen (B) Miller 1899–
        3. 3. Austin (Windom) Miller 1897–1971 m. Callie P 1895–
        4. 4. Gracie (B) Miller 1894–1973 m. Elmer (Sylvester) Vance 1892–1979
        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
  2. 2. Elizabeth Shannon 1800–
  3. 3. Polly Shannon 1795–
  4. 4. Hugh Shannon 1789–1871 m. Jane (Byers) Robinson 1799–1868
  5. 5. William Shannon 1789–1861
  6. 6. James (Robinson) Shannon 1792–1872 m. Hannah Hamilton 1795–

James Shannon's Timeline

3 Records

1747
June 1747
Birth of James Shannon in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
1825
August 5, 1825
Age 78
Death of James Shannon in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lincoln County, North Carolina
1825
22 Jul 1825
Age 78
James Shannon - Probate in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: June 1747
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 5, 1825
    Event Place: Lincoln County, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Lincoln County, North Carolina, Will Records, 1824-1964, Will Index, 1772-1964; Estate Records, 1735-1914; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Lincoln County); Probate Place: Lincoln, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1825
    Event Place: Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Lincoln County, North Carolina, Will Records, 1824-1964, Will Index, 1772-1964; Estate Records, 1735-1914; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Lincoln County); Probate Place: Lincoln, North Carolina

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