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Robert Shannon 1757–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1757

Birth Location: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 19 Dec 1831

Death Location: Corporation St, Newville, Pennsylvania

Father: Capt. Sr.

Mother: Jane Littell

Spouse(s): Nellie Miller

Children(s): Robert Shannon, Wm Shannon

In 1757, Robert Shannon entered the world in Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Capt Robert Timothy Shannon Sr And Jane Littell. In 1625, Robert Shannon resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1776, Robert Shannon resided in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Robert Shannon married Nellie Miller, and had children including Robert Shannon, Wm Shannon. Robert Shannon passed away in 1831 in Corporation St, Newville, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1757, Robert Shannon entered the world in Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Capt Robert Timothy Shannon Sr And Jane Littell.
  • In 1625, Robert Shannon resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1776, Robert Shannon resided in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Robert Shannon married Nellie Miller, and had children including Robert Shannon, Wm Shannon.
  • Robert Shannon passed away in 1831 in Corporation St, Newville, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Shannon's Ancestors

Self
Robert Shannon
1757–1831
Birth Place: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Capt. Robert Timothy Shannon Sr.
1725–1771
Tyrone Ulster, Ireland
Jane Littell
1726–1771
Grandparents
John Shannon
1698–1782
London, England
Sarah (Anne) Ried
1710–1795
Rambleton Parish, Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Shannon's Descendants

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Robert Shannon (1757–19 Dec 1831) m. Nellie Miller (28 Feb 1797–1 Jan 1876)
  1. 1. Robert Shannon 1799–1868 m. Nellie Miller 1797–1876
    1. 1. 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–
        1. 1. William (Charles Werder) Richard 1906–1906
      4. 4. James (Breadford) Carroll 1880–
  2. 2. Wm Shannon 1840–1916 m. Mary Allaway 1845–1930

Robert Shannon's Timeline

8 Records

1625
1625-1887
Robert Shannon resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1757
1757
Birth of Robert Shannon in Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1776
1776-1800
Age 19
Robert Shannon resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1777
1777-1785
Age 20
Robert Shannon resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1790
1790
Age 33
Robert Shannon resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 63
Robert Shannon resided here in Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 73
Robert Shannon resided here in Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1831
19 Dec 1831
Age 74
Death of Robert Shannon in Independence, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
Independence, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Somerset, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 024881-028170

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1625-1887
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania : containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, schools, churche

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776-1800
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Lists of inhabitants in Washington County, Pennsylvania, 1800 or before

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777-1785
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Oaths of allegiance, Chester County, Pennsylvania, taken before the Justices of the Peace, 1777-1785

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Washington, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 150; Image: 90; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Page: 105; NARA Roll: M33_96; Image: 66

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hopewell, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 165; Page: 317; Family History Library Film: 0020639

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1831
    Event Place: Independence, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Corporation St, Newville, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1

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