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William Patrick Shannon 1919–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1919

Birth Location: Troy Renssel, New York

Death Date: 23 Feb 1990

Death Location: Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA

Father: John Shannon

Mother: Elizabeth Cahill

Spouse(s): Mary Drislane

Children(s):

William Patrick Shannon was born in 1919 in Troy Renssel, New York, the child of John Francis Shannon And Elizabeth T Cahill. In 1920, William Patrick Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York. In 1925, William Patrick Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States. William Patrick Shannon married Mary Patricia Drislane. William Patrick Shannon passed away in 1990 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • William Patrick Shannon was born in 1919 in Troy Renssel, New York, the child of John Francis Shannon And Elizabeth T Cahill.
  • In 1920, William Patrick Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York.
  • In 1925, William Patrick Shannon resided in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States.
  • William Patrick Shannon married Mary Patricia Drislane.
  • William Patrick Shannon passed away in 1990 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shannon
1889–1960
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Elizabeth Cahill
1891–1957
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Mary Drislane
1925–2000
Birth Location: Albany, Albany, New York
MD

Children(s)

William Shannon's Ancestors

Self
William Shannon
1919–1990
Birth Place: Troy Renssel, New York
Parents
John Francis Shannon
1889–1960
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth (T) Cahill
1891–1957
Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Grandparents
John (F) Shannon
1865–1893
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Caroline (M) Kniffen
1866–1949
New Brunswick, Canada
Patrick Cahill
1852–1919
Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland
Mary Nolan
1852–1898
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Terrance Cahill
1808–1876
Margaret Callaghan
1817–1909
John Nolan
1825–1905
Catherine Gaynor
1827–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Luke Cahill
1771–
Margaret Brady
1779–
James Callaghan
1770–
Catherine McEnancey
1775–

William Shannon's Timeline

6 Records

1919
8 Aug 1919
Birth of William Patrick Shannon in Troy Renssel, New York
Troy Renssel, New York
1920
1920
Age 1
William Patrick Shannon resided here in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York
Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 6
William Patrick Shannon resided here in Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1935
1935-1993
Age 16
William Patrick Shannon resided here in Troy, NY
Troy, NY
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 21
William Patrick Shannon resided here in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
1990
23 Feb 1990
Age 71
Death of William Patrick Shannon in New York
New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1919
    Event Place: Troy Renssel, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2759; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 42-131.
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 14; County: Rensselaer; Page: 1
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 127-16-9220; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1258; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .
    [6] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index
    [9] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [10] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1258; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Troy Ward 14, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 14; County: Rensselaer; Page: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Troy, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T627_2759; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 42-131.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 127-16-9220; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1990
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 127-16-9220; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [5] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [3] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
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