Connie, The May 11, 1773 birth date for James Shannon comes from his gravestone in the Reid Graveyard in Warren County, KY on what was his father-in-law James Reid's farm. Samuel and Jean Shannon had children born as late as 1780. I believe that birth date for Anna Shannon Marrs should be March 12 or 17, 1758 rather than 1753. The 1753 date would have her born one week before her brother Capt. Thomas Shannon. DISCLAIMER: The birth date for James is based on a published set of cemetery records. Some years back, on a brief visit to Warren Co., I attempted unsuccessfully to locate the cemetery. At least one other birth date in that published list, that of James's sister-in-law Elizabeth Reid, is exactly 30 years earlier than primary family records in my possession. While the birth year of James is consistent with the excellent research of Louise Shannon Dedman, she may also have been working from this same publication rather than a first hand visit to the graveyard. If the date is correct, then James was almost three years younger than his first wife, Mary Reid. Russ Reid Louisville, KY -----Original Message----- From: Connie Faulk [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, October 31, 1999 6:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [SHANNON-L] Shannon Charts Russell; Is the birth date correct on James Shannon as May 11, 1773? Anna (his sister) was born 3-12-1753. Connie

Russell; Is the birth date correct on James Shannon as May 11, 1773? Anna (his sister) was born 3-12-1753. Connie > -----Original Message----- > From: Russell M. Reid [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, October 30, 1999 1:00 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [SHANNON-L] Shannon Charts > > > Mike and Judy (and listers) > > Anna Shannon (daughter of Samuel Shannon and Jean Reid) did in > deed have a brother James. Captain James Shannon (11 May 1773 - > 2 Oct 1846) who married first Mary Reid (daughter of James and > Annes Reid) and then Mary McClung. > > Russ Reid > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, October 30, 1999 12:46 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [SHANNON-L] Shannon Charts > > > Hi Judy1 > I show on the chart I have that Sam. & jean's daughter Anna > married James > Marrs and had Wm. Blaine &Rachel. Anna had no brother James, her > sister > Esther married a James, James R. Ralston.I don't find a James > Marrs on the > charts L.A.Busby worked up, but wasunable to finish. It had > Thomas & Eigness' > descendants from the 1737 will, to the present day. It is 16 > pages. For those > who want one is $1 to copy & $1 to mail. I just WISH he > could've finished > it. It wpould have been 150 pages of charts & 150 pages of data. > Mike >

Humphreys County 1788 White's Creek, May 31st,1788 State of North Carolina, Davidson Co. Dear Son and Daughter, I have this opportunity to let you know that we are in good health at present, blessed be God for his mercys, hopeing these few lines will find you and your family, enjoying health and happiness. I have received but one letter from you these thirteen months and was dated the sixth of last August, whichgive me an account of your welfare, which I was very glad for to hear. We have had a middlin troubled summer. Last year and likewise, there was in the course of last winter and early this spring, about seven persons killed at Cumberland, and off the road between this and Kentucky. We have had very stilltimes about Indian affairs these two months past. We sent two men early this spring to the Creek nation to treat for peace, which the Creeks readily granted. They said they sent a number of indians against us last fall, upon account of their head warriors being killed on the cold water expedition upon the Tennessee, so I think we are not in any real danger of indians, only a few roguish Chickamaugas that come in sometimes to steal horses. There is some 90 road cutters to set next Monday to blase it better, and do some ccutting from this to Holston, and there is another party to go sometime in July to clear it about half way, and about the first of September, there is to go a large to clear it to Holston, and to be on guard to the people that will moving to this county this fall. I have had some thoughts of coming to your parts this year, but I think that time seems to be too troublesome to venture, it may be that some of the boys, if they be called on clearing the road, it may be that some of them wiil be there this fall. These that have lately viewed the road and marked ,it say that does not exceed two hundred miles from Holston settlement till the French broad, and likewise says it can very easy be made a wagon road. Tell John Crow II have got the pattent or grant for his-------?.There's one half dollar cost on it and ten years tax on the land of five shillings per hundred, which I have assumed to court to pay, so you may not be uneasy about your land, for I will keep it clear till you come or send. I wrote you that I made use of your horse, and desire that you pay yourself for him.Keegers whiskey. I wrote to you to try to trade for some corduroy for jackets and breeches for the boys, and likewise some things for your mother, Sallie, and Ester, they are allgrown now, and as we have frequent opportunity of going to sermon, they would want to appear like other people. There is very few goods comes to this country, and what few comes, they are at such extravagant price that it is out of poor people's power to purchase them. I have always kept myself clear of being indebted to the stores, and intend to continue so, needles and pins is scarce articles here and is wanted very much. I have made no further purchase of land yet, it is likely I will purchase some next fall. I have the offer of land very cheap. I intend to go to Kentucky this fall to try and get my land from Kenton. I received a letter from him last year which gave me some hope that he intended to use me better than I expected these years past. I had some expectation that James Cloyd would have come here before this time, he promised that if he came, that he would bring some articles if you have traded for them. I think if you would come to see this country, you would not stay much longer at Walker's Creek, But I don't take it upon myself to advise you to it, for fear of danger of roads. Remember our kind respects to Brother and Sister William and Anna Crow, and Margaret, and Anna, and John Crow and his wife and likewise to Col. Cloyd and wife and family, not forgetting Dr, Daniel Howeand his wife. Dear son, I would earnestly entreat you, that you would always keep the good fear of the Lord before you, and as you have a young family, sett a good example by keeping the Worship of God daily in your family, let the example of good old Joshua be a guide for you, let others do what they will, that you and your household wiil serve the Lord. You live in a loose and very carelaess part of the country. I could wish wish you were in a place where the gospel is preached, take this small advice from me and your dear Mother, who wishes the welfare of you and your wife and your family's sakes. We shall conclude with the best wishes to you and your Nancy and the children, and remain your affectionate father and mother, whilst your brothers and sisters send their compliments to you and Nancy and the children. Samuel and Jean Shannon p.s. We have had a very hard winter and a middlen cold set spring, creatures suffered somewhat, for the frost killed a good deal of the kane it will make some more industrious for to save fodder in time to come, corn may be had here for one quarter of a dollar per bushel. I want to get twenty acres of corn planted this year if the season is good, it is likely we will be plenty this this next year. Your stock is in my reach now and seems to do very well. You have a particular chance for beef when you come to this country, for you have some very likely steers, as likely as I ever seen at new River. Son John and family is well, and James Mores(Marrs) and the children is well, Anna has a son and daughter, they are both very thriving and well. I am fearful I shall tire your patience in taking up your time to read so long an epistle about so many frivolous affairs, the bearer of this, Mr. Reuben Jerson, has promised to call at your house with this letter and thinks of resting himself two or three days, which I expect you will not be against from Your loving father Samuel Shannon Written to Thomas Shannon, Walker's Creek, Poplar Hill

My grandmother Mary Elizabeth Shannon was born 6.6.1894 and baptized in a Polish church in Milwaukee My Ggrandfather Michael Joseph Shannon married Nora Cooney 7/9/1890 at St. Marys Cathedral in Trenton New Jersey...I do not know when they came to calif. but my grandmother Mary E. Shannon married Antony Sarmento in Oakland,Calif.

My Grandmother Mary Elizabeth Shannon was baptized in a Polish church in Milwaukee she was born 6/61894 her parents were Michael Joseph Shannon he married Nora Cooney at St. Marys Cathedral in Trenton NJ 7/9/1890...I believe his mothers name was Anne Nolan, I think she may have been born or was from County Carlow. I do know that Noras fathers name was Edward Cooney. That is all the information I have at this time. thank you Kimberly Alter

Mike and Judy (and listers) Anna Shannon (daughter of Samuel Shannon and Jean Reid) did in deed have a brother James. Captain James Shannon (11 May 1773 - 2 Oct 1846) who married first Mary Reid (daughter of James and Annes Reid) and then Mary McClung. Russ Reid -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, October 30, 1999 12:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SHANNON-L] Shannon Charts Hi Judy1 I show on the chart I have that Sam. & jean's daughter Anna married James Marrs and had Wm. Blaine &Rachel. Anna had no brother James, her sister Esther married a James, James R. Ralston.I don't find a James Marrs on the charts L.A.Busby worked up, but wasunable to finish. It had Thomas & Eigness' descendants from the 1737 will, to the present day. It is 16 pages. For those who want one is $1 to copy & $1 to mail. I just WISH he could've finished it. It wpould have been 150 pages of charts & 150 pages of data. Mike

Judy, I was using what info you gave on your descent from Thomas&Eigness. On the chart it shows anna marrying James Marrs and having William Blaine & Rachel. As I have said, this chart was not fully charted out. It does give a very good start in many cases, but on this one line, that is all that is shown; two children. It would not be that hard to take and fill in the gaps up to present day. Mike

Russell, Yes, Anna had a brother James, but the question was; was there a James MARRS in the line. I couldn't find one on the chart. Mike ps sent you a copy of the 16 page chart today.

RJ, Sorry it took so long to reply..it gets busy for me on the end of the week.. My SHANNONS were in Elizabeth, NJ. I have to dig out the census on them, and will let you know some particulars, but MyPatrick was born in Roscommon, and the dates you show might not match yours, but I am hoping they connect. My sister does not know for sure, but she is not sure of any more siblings in the US, but that is not to say there were not cousins. I had a cuz, my father's first cuz, named Michael.. He was a Police Officer and the first motorcycle cop for Elizabeth, NJ. His father before him was a Police Officer too...He was the Patrick SHANNON. Michael would be born ca. 1905..I have to check that out..but he was about the same age of my Mom. This family seemed to feud a lot, so..it could be possible we are cousins.. Shame how these families feuded. On my Grandfather's side, they were very close.. Do you have any HIGGINS or COLE? this is the ones related on the SHANNON side. Strange though, if I remember right..some of your first names a lot like mine..but will dig them out..I do get frustrated and I put them aside and went looking on my German side..then got good luck and found the birth registration of my Grandfather from Derry...Nearly did cartwheels..LOL Will get back to you.. Regards, Grace O'Kane granddaughter of Bridget Shannon O'Kane, of Roscommon

Hi Judy1 I show on the chart I have that Sam. & jean's daughter Anna married James Marrs and had Wm. Blaine &Rachel. Anna had no brother James, her sister Esther married a James, James R. Ralston.I don't find a James Marrs on the charts L.A.Busby worked up, but wasunable to finish. It had Thomas & Eigness' descendants from the 1737 will, to the present day. It is 16 pages. For those who want one is $1 to copy & $1 to mail. I just WISH he could've finished it. It wpould have been 150 pages of charts & 150 pages of data. Mike

Kentucky, Nov. 1784 Samuel & Jean to son, Thomas Dear son: This comes to let you know we are all in health at present, thanks be to God for his mercies to us, hoping these few lines will reach you enjoying health and happi- ness. We arrived here at English's Station in three weeks and six days. We had a very hard journey, for we had an abundace of wet weather, and the road has been very bad, which has reduced our creatures very much, so that we cannot proceed on our journey for about ten days, till our creatures get in better heart. Four of our mares lost their colts. Indians have been bad on the road this fall, they have killed six people on Skegges Creek, about sixteen miles from English's Station, and ten more on a branch of Laurel river, so that those who travel now, have to travel in large companies. We came to Powell's river by ourselves, and there was a company lying there of about five hundred, and we passed them about four miles, intending to stay for them, but heard that evening that there had been two indians seen hard by the place, so we lay the day, and then drove up or creatures and loaded and drove that night till we came to another company of about four hundred people, and we traveled with them two days, but they traveled not more than eight or nine miles a day, and we thought if we could not travel faster, we must suffer,for a number of them had not more than four days provisions, and were 130 miles from the first station. Then we left that company by ourselves and traveled about twenty miles, and crossed Cumberland Mountain that day, and that night came to another company of 130 people, and there was about thirty guns, and the next day we came to Cumberland River and there was a large party there that could not cross the river, for the river was high. We lay there all night and crossed the river the next day about the middle of the day, and then we got a company of about 120 in which there was upward of thirty guns, and we kept by that company till we came to English's Station. There were several of our company in a suffering condition before they came in, for want of provisions, but we were very well off for provisions and spared to several that were in want. we saw no indians on our journey, but a company that was a day or two before us, saw several about Cumberland Mountain and Yellow Creek, and I am sure that a number of people that are on the road will suffer for want of provisions before they come to the settlement. Corn here is very ready to be had at two shillings per bushel, and we hear that about fifteen miles from here, corn is to be had at a French crown a barrel. Pork here is twenty shillings a hundred. I want you to get from Mr. McCorkle a copy of a judgement that I had against William Beasly and Robt. Stewart, and give it to Brown the lawyer, or some other lawyer that practices at Washington Court, for I cannot get my money from them till they are troubled. I went to see Beasly as I came out, but could do nothing with him; he makes apology that Stewart has it in his hand, and the other denies it. Beasly lives hard by Capt Colson, about sixteen miles below Washington courthouse, hard by the Kentucky road that goes to the blockhouse, and is able enough to pay if he was willing. Stewart lives over the line in North Carolina state, but he may be had at Washington court house any court. I had a copy of the judgement, but it was not drawn correctly, and likewise wanted the county seal, so it would not do. We intend to start for Cumberland as sooon as we can travel, but the weather is exceedingly wet. We have been ten days in Kentucky, and it has rained the most of the time and is not like to quit. The cow I bought from Jeremiah Barnett I understand that I would not get them, and as the times were dangerous and the water high, I did not go after them, We got all our creatures we started here, we had rough bad weather, for we have never been in a house a night since we left home, and at this present it is raining very hard. All from your loving father and mother, Saml. and Jean Shannon Remember us to brother and sister William and Ann Crow, and John and Hanna Crow, and Margaret Crow, and tell; them we are all well, and desire to be remembered to them, and tell them we have not seen Phillip Patton, for he had started to go to Rockfish about seven weeks ago. I would be glad that you not fail in sending us an account from you when opportunity arives. From, Your father & mother, Sam. and Jean Shannon November 24,1784 I have six more of these, and will do them as time is available. Michael Shannon

It is exciting to see other Shannons from New Jersey. The following is what I know about my Shannon roots: The 1880 Federal Census lists Patrick Shannon, born in Ireland circa 1828, his wife, Mary Dolan Shannon, born in Ireland circa 1840 and their children living on Sand Hill Road, Bordentown, New Jersey. Patrick is listed as a farm hand and the couple had eight children: John born circa 1862 in Ireland Vianna born circa 1864 in Ireland Michael born circa 1866 in New Jersey Maurice born circa 1866 in New Jersey Catherine born September 8, 1867 in Bordentown, New Jersey Ellen born circa 1869 in New Jersey William born circa 1873 in New Jersey Edward born circa 1875 in New Jersey. As you can imagine, I have found out that there are several Patrick Shannons. Best wishes, RJ Manning ---------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [SHANNON-L] shannon family > Date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 10:06 PM > > Could you tell me where in NJ..? My Grandmother was a SHANNON, and she had a > brother Patrick..They lived in Elizabeth NJ.. > Grace O'Kane

Hello Pete Hamilton, Yes Eigness is Agnes, but knowing that our family uses the same names over and over, AND marry, cousins, it helps to make distinctions. Their children were: John m Sarah Reid, Anna m Capt. Thomas Crow, Margaret m (Thomas Reid?), Samuel m Jean, sister of Sarah and Thomas, who moved with Samuel & Jean to Rockfish River, Nelson Co.,Va. Sorry, but it looks like your Anna isn't here. Mike

Hello Rita, There is a good paper on Col. Alexander May Shannon at: mythos Shannon's Scouts. It is done by another cousin, Richard Shannon. He is kin through Joseph's brother David.JOSEPH had at least four children that are known; Alexander who mrrd Perniza, Lavinia,Ann, and GRANVILLE Billingsly who mrrd Unity Williams.Granville & Unity's children were: John mrrd Mary Billingsly, George W., Mary Jane mrrd John Stewart Latta,Jos. F. who mrrd Amanda Weddington, Wm. Henry(died Chicka- mauga), ALEX(named for his Uncle) who mrrd Clara Viola Scott, Martha, Elmyra, Finis, Mark DeWitt who mrrd Sarah Garret, Samuel B.(died in gunfight at Brown- wood),Lillo B.(killed by his Mexican shepherd), Laura,and Maurice mrrd Mary Goddard. ALEX & Clara had: Clara mrrd Allison Templeton, Alex 3rd, Bettie mrrd Hudson P. Ellis, Laura mrrd Gen. Dallas Matthews, Granville mrrd Julia, Lillo(died young),JAMES mrrd Dana Sproule, and Conway mrrd Idabell. JAMES and Dana had: JAMES JR. and Dana G. JAMES JR> mrrd Gloria Gusman and had: James 3rd, Michael(me), Dennis P,Dana J., Clark L. and Gloria V. As to whether they were Quakers, I don' know. I was under the impression that they were Presbyterians. There were some that were Shakers, and one Samuel is in that bunch, but I don't think it was Samuel & jean. Can you tell me what you have on Samuel going to N.C.? Which Samuel was that? Michael

>From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: SHANNON-D Digest V99 #225 >Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 07:34:16 -0700 (PDT) > ><< message2.txt >> Hi, Michael --- I am interested in your chart on the >descendants of Thomas and Agness (I know many people call her Eigness, but >I have seen a photocopy of the handwritten 1737 will, and I believe the >handwritting is an "A", not an "Ei") Shannon. Before I ask you to go the >to the trouble of copying and mailing it to me, however, I am interested to >know if any of their female descendants marry a Ewing. I have two >ancestresses -- Anne Shannon and Susannah Shannon -- who married Ewing men. > Both weddings likely took place in PA, Anne's in the mid-1730s and >Susannah's in the 1760s. I have no knowledge of Anne's parents, but >Susannah is said to have been the daugher of Thomas Shannon. Some Ewing >researchers have asserted that the Anne Shannon who married William Ewing >in the mid-1730s is the Anna Shannon mentioned in the 1737 will. I >personally don't think they are the same person, but I am interested to >learn what your chart says about the children of Thomas and Agness Shannon. Pete Hamilton ><< message4.txt >> ><< message6.txt >> ><< message8.txt >> ><< message10.txt >> ><< message12.txt >> ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Could you tell me where in NJ..? My Grandmother was a SHANNON, and she had a brother Patrick..They lived in Elizabeth NJ.. Grace O'Kane

My Shannon relatives came from New Jersey to Wisconsin (maybe Illinois )to California I know my grandmother was baptized in Wisconsin she is the one who married a Shannon..

Hello Again, For those wanting to know where my line fit in; we have a cousin who was compiling charts and data on all descendants of Thomas & Eigness. I begged him to let me help him compile it. He was having health problems and had already had a man he paid mess up the charts. To make a long story short a 12 page chart did get made. I do have it, and have always believed in sharing. It's the best way to increase our own data. Anyone wishing to have can. At cost, copying & mailing. My Gr-Grand- father's history can be found at:Mythos Shannon's Scouts Michael Shannon

Have you come across any of your Shannons coming to SC/GA shortly after the Rev. War? I have a John Shannon whoses Rev. War papers say he was a spy and it was sent to Phil. PA. He died in Fairfield County, SC 1800. Thanks, Darlene >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [SHANNON-L] shannon family >Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 21:01:10 EDT > >Hi Michael, Welcome to SHANNON-LAND, and congratulations on your >retirement. >My gggg.grandfather, John Shannon I, b. 1754/5 in Wash.Co. Md., an Am. Rev. >Veteran. His father (John?) drowned in a stream of water, probably the >Potomac. Either he or his father came from Kintyre, Arygyle,Scotland. John >I, married Jane Dunlap, and they settled in Mercersburg, Pa. & raised 10 >children. Later they went to Centre Co.Pa. and after the children were all >out on their own, went to live on the farm in Rockland Twp. Venango Co. Pa. >with their son John II, who had served in the war of 1812, & his wife. John >& >Jane had a son, Alexander, who had a farm next door. It is through John & >Jane's daughter Jane that m. Daniel Kennelly, that I'm related; for Daniel >& >Jane are my ggg. grandparents, and I carry the Kennelly surname. I'm sure >this is all confusing, but just in case any of the names ring a >bell......Have fun on your computer. Most of the time, stay away from some >of >the chat rooms. Of course, some are good, but there are those that presume >too much. You'll learn to do alot of weeding out and deleting. Happy >hunting >and best wishes. Dottie > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hello Cousin Michael, While my primary research on the Shannon/Reid families are on different lines than you asked about, it is my understanding that the family of Joseph Shannon and Mary Billingsly is as below. One of my several links to the Shannons is through Joseph's brother, Capt. James Shannon. Russ Reid, Louisville, KY Family Group Subject: Joseph Shannon Birth: __ ___ 1765 Death: __ ___ ____ Burial: __ ___ ____ Father: Samuel Shannon (1713-1811) Mother: Jean Reid ( -1808) ___________________________________________________________ Marriage: 24 Nov 1792 Davidson Co., Tennessee. ___________________________________________________________ Spouse: Mary Billingsley Birth: __ ___ ____ Death: __ ___ ____ Burial: __ ___ ____ Father: Joseph Billingsley Maj Mother: ___________________________________________________________ Three Known Children ___________________________________________________________ ?/M Granville B Shannon Birth: 04 May 1801 Kentucky. Death: 14 Jan 1873 Arkansas. Marriage: __ ___ ____Unity Williams (1810-1898) Burial: __ ___ ____ ___________________________________________________________ ?/M Alexander Shannon Birth: 19 Mar 1813 Warren Co., Kentucky. Marriage: cir __ ___ 1833 Perniza Oliver (1817-1850) Marriage: 08 Jan 1856 Sarah Dunagan (1818-1878) Death: 16 Feb 1890 Washington Co., Arkansas. Burial: __ ___ ____Dunagan Cemetery, Washington Co., Arkansas. ___________________________________________________________ ?/F Lavinia Shannon Birth: __ ___ ____ Marriage? __ ___ ____ Death: __ ___ ____ Burial: __ ___ ____ ___________________________________________________________ Printed on: 26 Oct 1999 Prepared by: Russell M. Reid 206 Sequoya Road Louisville, KY 40207 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 5:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SHANNON-L] shannon family Hello everyone, I just stumbled on rootsweb the other day. Where was this 27 years ago when I startedmy genealogy? I had set aside for the last18 years too much work on the job.But now I'm retired & have the computer, and feel like a kid in a candy store! I'm descended from Thomas & Eigness, of Sadesbury and Samuel & Jean of Poplar Hill. Joseph & Mary Billingsly Shannon, and there children are where I'm Hung up.Does anyone have anything on them? Appreciate anyones help. Michael Shannon