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

I am not sure if this made it to the list or not, so if it did, please forgive the double post. Joyce Subj: {not a subscriber} Rev. Samuel Shannon Ralston Date: 10/26/1999 From: [email protected] (Russell M. Reid) To: [email protected], [email protected] Shannon and Reid Researchers, I have been working on the family of Rev. Samuel Shannon Ralston, who, beginning in 1843 was the first pastor to the Mt. Zion Associate Reformed Presbyterian Congregation in Lincoln Co. MO. Many of the members of the congregation were his cousins. He was born in the vicinity of Nashville, TN 11 May 1809 to James Reid Ralston and Esther Shannon. In his own autobiography he identified his mother's parents as Samuel Shannon and Jean Reid. They are easily identified respectively as the son of Thomas Shannon and wife Agnes of Lancaster Co. PA, and the daughter of John Reid and wife Jean of the same county. Rev. Ralston identified his paternal grandparents as David Ralston and Mary Reid. It is know from the 1752 will of John Reid of Lancaster Co. PA that, in addition to the daughter Jean Reid (Mrs. Samuel Shannon) he had a daughter Mary Reid. It is my suspicion, though I have never found any confirmation, that Mary Reid, the daughter of John Reid and Jean, is the same as Mary Reid, the wife of David Ralston. This would make the two grandmothers of Rev. S. S. Ralston sisters. Does anyone researching these families know of confirming or contradictory information? Russell Reid <mailto:[email protected]> or <mailto:[email protected]> Louisville, KY

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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

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 1999 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [MARRS-L] Marrs/Shannon > Hi, > My dad`s from Clark County, Ill. > His name was: > Everett Collins > his mom- LouAnna Cox > her mom- Lucinda Marrs- James Marrs- William Blaine Marrs- James Marrs and > Anna Shannon. > I assumed that Lucinda`s mother was Lousia Frazier (Frasure), but I see you > have a second marriage to Sally Bennett. Do you have information on the > children of each wife. > Thanks > Judy > > > ==== MARRS Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to regularly check the support pages for the > MARRS mailing list at: > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~surreal/marrs/ > >

----- Original Message ----- From: James and Carolyn <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 8:58 PM Subject: Shannon in TN > Jimmy, I have just found a family of John Shannon in Scott Co TN in in > the early 1800's and in Anderson Co. TN 1840 Census. The John in the > 1840 Census is listed as being 60-70 years of age. Also listed are are > Ervin Shannon, 30-40 Andres Shannon (50-60) Henry, 30-40. > Wesley 20-30; William 50-60. > In Scott Co. I found a post that said that Clerissa Rich married John > Shannon bro of James: Eldridge Shannon { 18 May 1835- d.20 Jun 1917} > who married Lucinda Eliza Rich (born apr 1837/9 died 1925 in Scott > Co. TN. a sister to Clerissa Rich. Elridge and Eliza are buried in Lone > Mountain Cemetery in Scott County. > Are these the same Sannon that are on your web site? > Carolyn Blackburn King > >

----- Original Message ----- From: James and Carolyn <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 8:01 PM Subject: Shannon family: > Jim I would sure like to compare notes with you on our Shannon family. > I agree they must have been in a witness protection program. > I seem to have the same line that you have diagramed : John1, John > 2, Robert 3, John 4, William 5 A ndrew 6, then that is where we seem > to part. For 7. I have Preston W. "Breston" Shannon. On Preston I > have that he was born in 1823: married 1.} Elizabeth Wiatte. born 1824. > married 2.} Sadeline Wiatte born 1824; married 3.} Susan E. Oliver > on October 14, 1867 in Anderson Co. TN. Preston W. "Breston" Shannon > died 01 March 1888. > As Preston and Elizabeth Wiatte son I have Milford Shannon born 1849. > His daughter Minnie Shannon born 31 Mar 1875 married William Steel King > on 25 May 1900. Minnie died 07 May 1956 and William grieved himself to > death within a year. He died 07 Dec 1957. William and Minnie are my > husband grandparents. > Do we connect... or are there that many John, John, Robert , John, > William , Andrew Shannon lineage? > I need spouse and dates on almost the entire line. But these names > were in with my father in law information when he died in 1978. > Please let me hear from you and tell me if we are of the same family of > Shannon. I am cross stitching a Ancestor Chart for my sister in law for > Christmas and could sure use some help. > Carolyn King > >

Just put up another page of the 1880 Tallahatchie Co Ms Census, this page is family and house Number 50-through 100--good luck--Helen

Hi All, I just visited www.ancestry.com today. Look on the the right side of their home page. There is a (temporary) free database online that other Ireland researchers may be interested in. I "copy & pasted" the database description below: Good luck to all, Mary (Mullarkey) Wentzell Chicago USA ************************************************** SEARCH IRISH RECORDS INDEX 1500-1920 Description of online database: After the fire at the Dublin Record Office in 1922, the government appealed for Irish residents to donate any copies of records they possessed. This appeal yielded a large and widely varied collection of information that the Family History Library in Salt Lake City microfilmed in the 1960's. This database is an index to these records now in possession of the Library. Each entry reveals the person's name, date of record, and residence in Ireland. More importantly, the microfilm, box, and item numbers are provided to aid the researcher in obtaining a copy of the original record. These records include histories, pedigrees, parish registers, probates, and orphan's court records. For those seeking Irish ancestors, this index can be a tremendous aid. Extended Description: The records in this database can be found at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Films: 101011-25, 257841-3, 496361-95, 579477-8, 581925-33, 592932-44, 592952-4, 593622-49, 593653-8, 595358-70, 595937-8, and 823473-5. Bibliography: J and J Limited Company. Index to Irish Wills, Vol. 1-2. Salt Lake City, UT: J and J Limited Company, 1998.

Hi All, I just visited www.ancestry.com today. Look on the the right side of their home page. There is a (temporary) free database online that other Ireland researchers may be interested in. I "copy & pasted" the database description below: Good luck to all, Mary (Mullarkey) Wentzell Chicago USA ************************************************** SEARCH Irish Records Index (1500-1920) Description of After the fire at the Dublin Record Office in 1922, the government appealed for Irish residents to donate any copies of records they possessed. This appeal yielded a large and widely varied collection of information that the Family History Library in Salt Lake City microfilmed in the 1960's. This database is an index to these records now in possession of the Library. Each entry reveals the person's name, date of record, and residence in Ireland. More importantly, the microfilm, box, and item numbers are provided to aid the researcher in obtaining a copy of the original record. These records include histories, pedigrees, parish registers, probates, and orphan's court records. For those seeking Irish ancestors, this index can be a tremendous aid. Extended Description: The records in this database can be found at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Films: 101011-25, 257841-3, 496361-95, 579477-8, 581925-33, 592932-44, 592952-4, 593622-49, 593653-8, 595358-70, 595937-8, and 823473-5. Bibliography: J and J Limited Company. Index to Irish Wills, Vol. 1-2. Salt Lake City, UT: J and J Limited Company, 1998.

Hi Folks this is the last of the 1870 Census to be put up--Hopefully I can start on the 1900 soon--But I think I deserve a breather!! This last district, was in very bad shape, some of the stuff could not be read--So I hope and pray that those of you researching will be able to find your folks--If anyone out there has an 1870 roll and could check some of the stuff that would be great--Thanks Helen http://www.rootsweb.com/~mstallah/census/index.html

Hi,,, How do I find this data base. Several ancestors of mine came through Canada. Thanks Becky Mathews Nix

Becky, go to: http://www.ancestry.com click on the button for free databases....it is listed here. Good luck, Joyce

from Ancestry free database: RECORDS OF IMMIGRANTS TO CANADA Historically, Canada has been the destination for millions of immigrants from around the world seeking a better life in North America. This update to an already informative database, adds nearly 1000 records. Compiled from a variety of sources, this database now contains almost 26,000 records created between 1780 and 1906 relating to immigrants to Canada. Researchers will find the name of the immigrant and year and source of the original record. The entries in this database are complete transcriptions of the original records. Info included: Surname, Given Name, Marital Status, Occupation, Year of Record, Comments, & Source/Event Reference SHANNON, John - Seaman, 1838 Ship's crew List of passengers proceeding by the [Susan?] 'Maria Brooke' of Sligo, Thomas Hughs Master, bound for St. John, N.B. Dated at Ballyshannon, 27 April 1838. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the Archives of New Brunswick: film F9799. Shannon M. - party of one male 14+ 1831 Townland - Cagglebeg; annual rent - 2-4-0; loan required - 18-0-0; security - 'I got the holding giving it 12 xxxxxxxx A Return of Persons leaving the Dunanion Estate and Intending to Emigrate in America. Dated at Balinolea, 20 March 1831. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 28, p. 256, reel B-950. Shanahan Michl. - Labourer 1837 List of the passengers embarked in the Barque 'Robert Watt' of Saint Andrews, Joseph Dallemore Master, and who have embarked to be landed at Saint Andrews, New Brunswick from Liverpool and Cork. Certified at Port of Saint John on 24 July 1837. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the Archives of New Brunswick: film F9799. Shanahan Betty - 1837 List of the passengers embarked in the Barque 'Robert Watt' of Saint Andrews, Joseph Dallemore Master, and who have embarked to be landed at Saint Andrews, New Brunswick from Liverpool and Cork. Certified at Port of Saint John on 24 July 1837. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the Archives of New Brunswick: film F9799. Shanahan Denis - Labourer c1833 List of passengers (and crew) embarked in the 'Pallas' of Cork, Robert Hall Master, and who have contracted to be landed in Saint John, New Brunswick c1833. The manifest is not dated, but it appears in the Archives of New Brunswick microfilm of 1833 manif Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the Archives of New Brunswick: film 1482580. Shanahan Denis - 1823 West half lot 24, concession 8 Pakenham Township Emigrants from the South of Ireland located in Canada by Mr. [Peter] Robinson. Total numbers: Ramsay Township - 82; Goulbourn Township - 26; Packenham Township - 29; Huntley Township - 29; Beckwith Township - 5; Darling Township - 3. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 12, page 95. Shanahan Denis - 1823 List of emigrant settlers from the South of Ireland embarked on board of the 'Stakesby' transport for passage to Quebec. Cove of Cork July 8, 1823. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 12, page 107, reel B-885. Shanahan George - 1823 List of emigrant settlers from the South of Ireland embarked on board of the 'Stakesby' transport for passage to Quebec. Cove of Cork July 8, 1823. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 12, page 106, reel B-885. Shanahan Bridget - 825 Member of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885. Shanahan Daniel - 825 Member of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885 Shanahan John - 1825 Member of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885. Shanahan Norah - 1825 Member of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885 Shanahan Patrick -1825 Member of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885 Shanahan Patrick -1825 Member of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885 Shanahan Patrick - Carpenter 1825 Head of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry; remarks: '116 Lord Ennism--' RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885. Shanahan Paul - 1825 Member of family #22; former residence Listowel, Kerry RETURN of IRISH EMIGRANTS proceeding to Canada to be settled at the Expense of His Majesty's Gov't, under Mr. Peter Robinson, embarked at Cove, on Board the 'Regulus' Transport, George Dixon Master, for Passage to Quebec. COVE OF CORK, 13th May 1825. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the National Archives of Canada [Ottawa]: MG 11, Colonial Office 384, vol. 13, page 206, reel B-885. Shanahan John - Labourer 1833 Residence Tipperary List of Passengers in 'The Ward', Chas. Hare Master 311 Tons for St. John, New Brunswick. Water and provisions certified 26 March 1833. Crew is also listed. Passengers: male adults-28; female-6; male children-5; female children - 14 for a total of 48. Transcribed from (film of) original documents held in the collection of the Archives of New Brunswick: film 1482580.

Dear Shannon List, I have just heard from a cousin who I have connected with from Ireland. He had lived on the West Coast (U.S.) for some time twenty or so years ago. He mentioned that he had relatives, which would be mine also, in the San Francisco area. He said they owned a construction company. Can anyone relate to this. They're name is probably Shanahan, so he thinks. (My g-grandfather changed his name to Shannon when he came to America in the 1860s). I would love to have this be a find. Kathy Shannon Braun Cincinnati, Ohio [email protected]

Hi Belle, That means the name isn't on the index (yet). The only thing I can suggest is to make sure that you had "statewide" highlighted...not just a specific county. Mary ------------------- -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 1999 8:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SHANNON-L] IL Statewide Marriage Index (1763 thru 1900) Hi Mary, I went on the IL Statewide Marriage Index and for every name I put in, it kept coming up NO MARRIAGE DATA. Were you able to get anything from this site?

Not all counties are on line. (I need Woodford and Livingston counties) There is a link in which tells you what County marriages are on line. I just put in the last name in the Groom spot and came up with data. Try that. Terry Teresa (Terry) Straub [email protected] Harrison County, Indiana Coordinator, USGenWeb Http://www.parod.com/straub/index.html Rice County, Kansas Coordinator, USGenWeb http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/rice/index.html Jackson County, Kansas Co-Coordinator, USGenWeb http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/jackson/index.html Kansas State volunteer, GenRoots http://www.genroots.com/homes/kansas/ Surnames I am researching: Agee (Mo/AK),Applegate (Ky/IN), Arquett (NE/WA), Anderson (Ill/NE/Swedon), Bennett (IN/Ill/NE/Ks), Brewer (KY/IN/Ill),Bradley (Ill,Mo), Brown (IN/KY/ILL), Burkholder (NE), Case (MO), Comstock (MO), Darling (NY/Ill/KS/OK/CO), Dayton (Ill/KS/Co), Downing (Ks/Ill), Goodwin (In), Huber (OH/Ill), Henson (KS/KY), Hockett (KS/OK), Keen (IN), Lamb (IN), Lichtenthaler (MO), Long (ILL, KY/MO/Ks/OK), Metcalf (Ky/Ill/IN), Meek (Ill/IN),McPherson (Mo/Ky), McWilliams (OH/Ill/Ireland), Palmer (Ks), Phillips (Mo), Saffer (IN), Shields (IN/Ill), Snodgrass (IN/KY), Smith (Ky/IN/NE/England), Stratton (Mo), Taylor (NE) ---------- >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [SHANNON-L] IL Statewide Marriage Index (1763 thru 1900) >Date: Thu, Oct 14, 1999, 8:20 AM > ><<If anyone has Illinois ancestors....the IL Statewide Marriage Index is >currently online. >(Years recorded so far: 1763 thru 1900). > >Go to: http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/marriage > >Mary (Mullarkey) Wentzell >Chicago, USA>> > > >Hi Mary, I went on the IL Statewide Marriage Index and for every name I put >in, it kept coming up NO MARRIAGE DATA. Were you able to get anything from >this site? > > >Belle Schultz >[email protected] > >

Thank you for the info. Kimberly

Thank you for the info on the Il Statewide Marriage index. Kimberly

Almost 30 counties or so of Illinois Marriages not on line I needed Vermillion , Wayne and Clarke which were not available. Whether not researched and entered or simply not available due to fire or being destroyed Not made clear. Fran