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William Alec Shannon 1886–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1886

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 11 Aug 1960

Death Location: Alabama, USA

Father: Thomas Shannon

Mother: Mary Faulkner

Spouse(s): Pearly Heard

Children(s): Private None

The story of William Alec Shannon began in 1886 in Alabama, USA. In 1900, William Alec Shannon resided in Precinct 3 Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama. William Alec Shannon married Pearly Heard, and had children including Private. William Alec Shannon passed away in 1960 in Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Alec Shannon began in 1886 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, William Alec Shannon resided in Precinct 3 Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama.
  • William Alec Shannon married Pearly Heard, and had children including Private.
  • William Alec Shannon passed away in 1960 in Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Shannon's Ancestors

Self
William Shannon
1886–1960
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Thomas A Shannon
1859–1916
Limestone, Alabama, United States
Mary (Elizabeth "Dollie") Faulkner
1864–1912
Giles Co., TN
Grandparents
William (Lee "Billy") Faulkner
1835–1898
Virginia
Allie (Frances) Riddle
1836–1899
Alabama USA
Great-Grandparents
Barnett Riddle
1815–1864
Elizabeth Hurley
1820–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Shannon's Descendants

1.
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William (Alec) Shannon (1886–11 Aug 1960) m. Pearly Heard (1886–1981)
  1. 1. Private 1916–2013 m. J.L. Beach 1917–1992
    1. 1. Reba (Marie) Rogers 1940–1968

William Shannon's Timeline

6 Records

1884
01 Feb 1884
Birth of William Alec Shannon in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1886
1886
Birth of William Alec Shannon
None
1900
1900
Age 14
William Alec Shannon resided here in Precinct 3 Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama
Precinct 3 Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama
1910
1910
Age 24
William Alec Shannon resided here in Sand Spring, Limestone, Alabama
Sand Spring, Limestone, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 34
William Alec Shannon resided here in Madison Crossroads, Madison, Alabama
Madison Crossroads, Madison, Alabama
1960
11 Aug 1960
Age 74
Death of William Alec Shannon in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Feb 1884
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1886
    Record Source: Alabama, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 3 Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sand Spring, Limestone, Alabama
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Madison Crossroads, Madison, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1960
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

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