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Oliver John Shannon 1887–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1887

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 23 Aug 1961

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas Shannon

Mother: Catherine Schmidt

Spouse(s): Sarah Shannon

Children(s): James Shannon, Oliver Jr, William Shannon

In 1887, Oliver John Shannon entered the world in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Shannon And Catherine Schmidt. In 1920, Oliver John Shannon resided in Pittsburgh Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Oliver John Shannon married Sarah Shannon, and had children including James K Shannon, Oliver John Shannon Jr, Thomas P Shannon, William George Shannon. Oliver John Shannon passed away in 1961 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Oliver John Shannon entered the world in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Shannon And Catherine Schmidt.
  • In 1920, Oliver John Shannon resided in Pittsburgh Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Oliver John Shannon married Sarah Shannon, and had children including James K Shannon, Oliver John Shannon Jr, Thomas P Shannon, William George Shannon.
  • Oliver John Shannon passed away in 1961 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Shannon
1846–1903
Birth Location: Ireland
TS
Catherine Schmidt
1855–1925
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Shannon
1888–1983
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SS

Children(s)

James Shannon
1920–1997
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
JS
Oliver Jr
1923–2002
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
OJ
William Shannon
1926–2001
Birth Location: Pgh Ally, Pennsylvania
WS

Oliver Shannon's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Shannon
1887–1961
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Parents
Thomas Shannon
1846–1903
Ireland
Catherine Schmidt
1855–1925
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
James Shannon
1820–1862
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Nicholas ((Nick) (Nicklas) Schmidt) (Smith)
1830–
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Oliver Shannon
1787–1849
Mary-anne Murphy
1781–1878
Nicholas Schmidt
1797–1849
Elizabeth Stirn
1798–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oliver Shannon's Descendants

1.
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Oliver (John) Shannon (12 Sep 1887–23 Aug 1961) m. Sarah Shannon (9 Dec 1888–Jun 1983)
  1. 1. James (K) Shannon 1920–1997
  2. 2. Oliver (John Shannon) Jr 1923–2002
  3. 3. William (George) Shannon 1926–2001

Oliver Shannon's Timeline

8 Records

1887
12 Sep 1887
Birth of Oliver John Shannon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 33
Oliver John Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Oliver John Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Oliver John Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 53
Oliver John Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
Oliver John Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1944
1944
Age 57
Oliver John Shannon resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1961
23 Aug 1961
Age 74
Death of Oliver John Shannon in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 070351-073200
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 2341706
    [3] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2990; Line: 24; Page Number: 152
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1921
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2990; Line: 24; Page Number: 152

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 2341706

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1921; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2990; Line: 24; Page Number: 152

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1961
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 070351-073200
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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