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John Francis Shannon 1916–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jul 1916

Birth Location: Troy, Albany, New York, United States

Death Date: 6 May 1973

Death Location: Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA

Father: John Shannon

Mother: Elizabeth Cahill

Spouse(s): Joan Antwerp

Children(s):

In 1916, John Francis Shannon entered the world in Troy, Albany, New York, United States, born to John Francis Shannon And Elizabeth T Cahill. In 1920, John Francis Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York. In 1925, John Francis Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States. John Francis Shannon married Joan Cecilia Van Antwerp. John Francis Shannon passed away in 1973 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, John Francis Shannon entered the world in Troy, Albany, New York, United States, born to John Francis Shannon And Elizabeth T Cahill.
  • In 1920, John Francis Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York.
  • In 1925, John Francis Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States.
  • John Francis Shannon married Joan Cecilia Van Antwerp.
  • John Francis Shannon passed away in 1973 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shannon
1889–1960
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Elizabeth Cahill
1891–1957
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Joan Antwerp
1923–2000
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Children(s)

John Shannon's Ancestors

Self
John Shannon
1916–1973
Birth Place: Troy, Albany, New York, United States
Parents
John Francis Shannon
1889–1960
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth (T) Cahill
1891–1957
Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Grandparents
John (F) Shannon
1865–1893
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Caroline (M) Kniffen
1866–1949
New Brunswick, Canada
Patrick Cahill
1852–1919
Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland
Mary Nolan
1852–1898
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Terrance Cahill
1808–1876
Margaret Callaghan
1817–1909
John Nolan
1825–1905
Catherine Gaynor
1827–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Luke Cahill
1771–
Margaret Brady
1779–
James Callaghan
1770–
Catherine McEnancey
1775–

John Shannon's Timeline

7 Records

1916
21 Jul 1916
Birth of John Francis Shannon in Troy, Albany, New York, United States
Troy, Albany, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 4
John Francis Shannon resided here in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York
Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 9
John Francis Shannon resided here in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1935
1935-1993
Age 19
John Francis Shannon resided here in Troy, NY
Troy, NY
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
John Francis Shannon resided here in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1947
1947
Age 31
John Francis Shannon resided here in Troy, New York, USA
Troy, New York, USA
1973
6 May 1973
Age 57
Death of John Francis Shannon in Troy, Albany, New York, USA
Troy, Albany, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1916
    Event Place: Troy, Albany, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2759; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 42-131.
    [4] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 14; County: Rensselaer; Page: 1
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 104-22-7328; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1258; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [9] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [10] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1258; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 14; County: Rensselaer; Page: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Troy, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2759; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 42-131.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Troy, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Troy, New York
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1973
    Event Place: Troy, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 104-22-7328; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [4] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [5] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [3] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
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