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Thomas Shannon 1752–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1752

Birth Location: Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States

Death Date: abt 1799

Death Location: Schenectady, Albany, New York, United States

Father: Robert Shannan

Mother: Elisabeth Boel

Spouse(s): Margarietje Schermerhoorn

Children(s): Elizabeth Shannon, Aaron Shannon, Abram Shannon

In 1752, Thomas Shannon entered the world in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States, born to Robert Shannan And Elisabeth Boel. In 1775, Thomas Shannon resided in Schenectady, New York, USA. In 1776, Thomas Shannon resided in Schenectady, New York, USA. Thomas Shannon married Margarietje Schermerhoorn, and had children including Aaron Shannon, Abram Shannon, Elizabeth Jane Shannon. Thomas Shannon passed away in 1799 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1752, Thomas Shannon entered the world in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States, born to Robert Shannan And Elisabeth Boel.
  • In 1775, Thomas Shannon resided in Schenectady, New York, USA.
  • In 1776, Thomas Shannon resided in Schenectady, New York, USA.
  • Thomas Shannon married Margarietje Schermerhoorn, and had children including Aaron Shannon, Abram Shannon, Elizabeth Jane Shannon.
  • Thomas Shannon passed away in 1799 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Shannon's Ancestors

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Thomas Shannon
1752–1799
Birth Place: Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States
Parents
Robert Shannan
1730–1799
Dublin Ireland
Elisabeth Boel
1732–1796
New Castle, Westchester, New York, United States
Grandparents
Susanna (Elizabeth) Flinn\Flynn
1690–1760
County Dublin, Ireland
James (Thomas) Shannon
1676–1737
Ulster District, Munster, Ireland
Henrich Boel
–1754
Netherlands
Anne (Elisabeth Van) Hoorne
1703–
Netherlands
Great-Grandparents
Charles Flinn
1665–1735
Robert Shannon
1630–1724
Mary Shannon
1656–1747
Dirck Boel
–1735
Maria Boel
–1743
Garrit Horne
1671–1737
Elsje Provoost
1671–1730
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Sr
1630–1724
Tryntje Laurens
1650–1707
Cornilius VanHorn
1642–1733
Annetje Jans
1623–1699
David Jr
1642–1720
Tryntje Laurens
1650–1720

Thomas Shannon's Descendants

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Thomas Shannon (20 Dec 1752–abt 1799) m. Margarietje Schermerhoorn (26 September 1766–4 May 1844)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Shannon 1797–1844 m. John (D) Wasson 1792–1874
    1. 1. Catherine Wasson 1833–
    2. 2. Dorotha Wasson 1835–
    3. 3. Nancy Wasson 1839–
    4. 4. John (A) Wasson 1841–1863
    5. 5. Hannah Wasson 1841–1875 m. David Rice 1830–1916
      1. 1. Elizabeth Burkart 1861–1945
      2. 2. Ellen (Maria) Rice 1863–1871
      3. 3. Mary Rice 1865–1888
      4. 4. Olive (A) Burkart 1867–1925
      5. 5. Elmina (Beatrice) Whitcher 1872–1968
      6. 6. Sylvia (Jane) McPherson 1870–1945
      7. 7. Emma (Elizabeth) Rice 1875–1901
    6. 6. Ellen Wasson 1830–1903
    7. 7. Delana (B) Wasson 1830–1867
    8. 8. Abraham Wasson 1826–1900
    9. 9. John (Dorn) Wasson 1820–1844
    10. 10. Thomas (John) Wasson 1828–1847
  2. 2. Aaron Shannon 1795–
  3. 3. Abram Shannon 1791–

Thomas Shannon's Timeline

5 Records

1752
20 Dec 1752
Birth of Thomas Shannon in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States
1775
1775-1783
Age 23
Thomas Shannon resided here in Schenectady, New York, USA
Schenectady, New York, USA
1776
1776-1876
Age 24
Thomas Shannon resided here in Schenectady, New York, USA
Schenectady, New York, USA
1799
abt 1799
Age 47
Death of Thomas Shannon in Schenectady, Albany, New York, United States
Schenectady, Albany, New York, United States
1814
27 Aug 1814
Age 62
Thomas Shannon was baptized in England
England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1752
    Event Place: Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1814
    Event Place: England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923
    [3] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: Schenectady, New York, USA
    Record Source: A history of Schenectady during the Revolution

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776-1876
    Event Place: Schenectady, New York, USA
    Record Source: Centennial address relating to the early history of Schenectady and its first settlers

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1799
    Event Place: Schenectady, Albany, New York, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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