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Mary Catherine Varner 1858–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jan 1858

Birth Location: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1932

Death Location: Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Alexander Varner

Mother: Savilla Fenstemaker

Spouse(s): John Shannon

Children(s): Harry Shannon, Martha Shannon, Jane Shannon

In 1858, Mary Catherine Varner entered the world in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Alexander Varner And Savilla Fenstemaker. In 1900, Mary Catherine Varner resided in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Mary Catherine Varner resided in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary Catherine Varner married John Loyd Shannon, and had children including Harry B Shannon, Jane J Shannon, Martha E Shannon. Mary Catherine Varner passed away in 1932 in Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Mary Catherine Varner entered the world in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Alexander Varner And Savilla Fenstemaker.
  • In 1900, Mary Catherine Varner resided in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Mary Catherine Varner resided in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Mary Catherine Varner married John Loyd Shannon, and had children including Harry B Shannon, Jane J Shannon, Martha E Shannon.
  • Mary Catherine Varner passed away in 1932 in Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Varner
1830–1907
Birth Location: Salem Twn, Pennsylvania
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Savilla Fenstemaker
1833–1913
Birth Location: Catawissa, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

John Shannon
1857–1928
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Harry Shannon
1885–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Martha Shannon
1891–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Jane Shannon
1893–
Birth Location: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania
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Mary Varner's Ancestors

Self
Mary Varner
1858–1932
Birth Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Alexander Varner
1830–1907
Salem Twn, Pennsylvania
Savilla Fenstemaker
1833–1913
Catawissa, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John (Varner) III
1801–1846
Pennsylvania, United States
Nancy Andreas
1810–1901
Heidelberg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
Phillip Fenstemaker
1793–
Pennsylvania USA
Catherine Walters
1805–1875
Mifflinville, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Varner
1757–1846
John Andreas
1786–1850
Maria Balliet
1782–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Varner's Descendants

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Mary (Catherine) Varner (14 Jan 1858–1932) m. John (Loyd) Shannon (14 Sep 1857–27 Apr 1928)
  1. 1. Harry (B) Shannon 1885– m. Jennie (Baker) Nicewinter 1887–
  2. 2. Martha (E) Shannon 1891– m. Dayton Hon 1891–
  3. 3. Jane (J) Shannon 1893–

Mary Varner's Timeline

7 Records

1858
14 Jan 1858
Birth of Mary Catherine Varner in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Mary Catherine Varner resided here in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Mary Catherine Varner resided here in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Mary Catherine Varner resided here in Berwick Ward 2, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick Ward 2, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Mary Catherine Varner resided here in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1932
6 Mar 1932
Age 74
Death of Mary Catherine Varner in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1932
1932
Age 74
Burial of Mary Catherine Varner in Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1858
    Event Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 207
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Berwick Ward 2, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1554; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 871
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2023; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 698.0; FHL microfilm: 2341757
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1398; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241398
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1334; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375347
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1398; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241398

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1334; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375347

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Berwick Ward 2, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Berwick Ward 2, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1554; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 871

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2023; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 698.0; FHL microfilm: 2341757

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1932
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 207
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 207
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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