In a message dated 10/24/2006 7:08:57 A.M. Central Standard Time, BClayShannon@aol.com writes: He came from Ohio through IL and on to Tulare County by 1880. Interestingly enough, that's about the time the Shannons reached Tulare County (from Canada) -- in 1889. --Download my historical nonfiction and/or satirical (etc.) fiction books free from here: http://www.lulu.com/blackbirdcraven