Joyce, I am also interested in your Shannon Searchers Newsletters. Please let me know the cost and if I can help in any way. Thanks, Anne Harper

Andrew, My Shannons came from the Banbridge area of County Down. Antrim is right "next door". You might want to get on the NIR-DOWN-L list. I know there were several John Shannons in County Down in the 1800's. A good website for County Down research is www.raymondscountydownwebsite.com He's put a lot of time and effort into it and it's quite good. It has a search engine. Just enter Shannon on the first page and it will bring up everything on the site that mentions Shannon. Good Luck Barbara Shannon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Murray Shannon" <ranamf@nex.net.au> To: <SHANNON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 1:27 AM Subject: [SHANNON-L] JOHN AND MARTHA SHANNON > I am trying to find out more details on John Shannon who married Martha > McLure, date unknown, in Ireland. > > I have tried DERRY-L to no avail so I am now trying this list as I believe > more Shannons came from Antrim. > > My g-g-grandfather was Hugh Shannon, the only child of John and Martha that > I can find any info on. His death certificate shows his father John Shannon > as a Land Factor, his mother Martha McLure as a domestic servant and he was > illegitimate. > > He married Margaret Hamilton in Glasgow on 12 October 1838. 1851 Census for > the Parish of Wilton shows Hugh as being born in Londonderry and Margaret in > Antrim. > > With all the traffic on the Shannon Clan going on at this moment I am hoping > that somewhere someone can help as I do not believe there was only one child > in this Marriage, if they married. > > Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. > > Regards > > Andrew >

Nancy (my gr-gr-grandmother) was born near Lexington Ky October 30, 1820 and died February 25, 1902 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She married John Foreman in 1838 in Ohio and had 12 children. I'm still at a deadend searching for info on Nancy's parents or her siblings. Family notes say her parents were killed when she was young and she was raised by neighbors. I don't know if this occurred in Ky or Ohio. If anyone has access to old newspapers in Bellefontaine in 1902, there may be info about her parents or siblings in her obit. Thanks for any info.

Thank you Dorothy, those are my ancestors too. I'm sure that we have talked in the past. Looks like you've never been able to find anything further back either. Is there any way to get thru this kind of brick wall? Kay On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 23:47:55 EST Irishlovey@aol.com writes: > My gggg.grandfather, John Shannon b. 1754/5, came into the area of > Mercersburg, PA from Washington Co. MD. I don't know his parents > names, but His father > drowned in a stream between PA & MD.; supposedly in his 40s. The > stream > could've been one of the rivers in the area. I don't know if it was > his father that > came into the Colonies or one of the previous generations. My > Shannons came > from Argyle, Kintyre, Scotland. I do have some information on their > background. > John Shannon was in the Am. Revolution. He m. Jane Dunlap. They had > 10 > children. [I have their names, dates of birth, and who they > married.] All but one > (Agnes Nancy m. Wm. McQueon) of the family moved on to Centre Co. > PA. John & Jane > had a son (John ll) who was in the war of 1812. He settled in > Rockland, > Venango Co. PA. His brother Alexander, bought a farm next to him. By > this time, the > parents were getting up in age, so the son Johnll, had them move > from their > Hains Twp. Centre Co PA home into his home. Some years later, some > of the > younger family members moved on to other area's of PA, Ohio, Indiana > etc. There is > another Shannon family [not of this Clan] that settled in > Shannondale. Maybe > in the Clarion Co. area or nearby, that also put down roots. I have > much info > on that Shannon family. Dorothy > > >

My gggg.grandfather, John Shannon b. 1754/5, came into the area of Mercersburg, PA from Washington Co. MD. I don't know his parents names, but His father drowned in a stream between PA & MD.; supposedly in his 40s. The stream could've been one of the rivers in the area. I don't know if it was his father that came into the Colonies or one of the previous generations. My Shannons came from Argyle, Kintyre, Scotland. I do have some information on their background. John Shannon was in the Am. Revolution. He m. Jane Dunlap. They had 10 children. [I have their names, dates of birth, and who they married.] All but one (Agnes Nancy m. Wm. McQueon) of the family moved on to Centre Co. PA. John & Jane had a son (John ll) who was in the war of 1812. He settled in Rockland, Venango Co. PA. His brother Alexander, bought a farm next to him. By this time, the parents were getting up in age, so the son Johnll, had them move from their Hains Twp. Centre Co PA home into his home. Some years later, some of the younger family members moved on to other area's of PA, Ohio, Indiana etc. There is another Shannon family [not of this Clan] that settled in Shannondale. Maybe in the Clarion Co. area or nearby, that also put down roots. I have much info on that Shannon family. Dorothy

This research was not done by me, it has sort of been inherited, however a cousin has been doing some research on this line. She found there are still Shannon's in the area of Scotland (Southend) that ours are said to have come from. She was told that there are too many John Shannons, and is was too long ago to make a connection. However, have hoped that someone else might have been able to do so. My Shannons, perhaps first came to MD, then stayed in PA and are buried in Venango Co. I listed PA on my query, as all the other listings showed locations further south. If all of the information in Joyce's collections on the Shannons are of those who lived further south, and there is nothing further back than c1740, then they can't be of help to me. That is the reason for my question to Joyce. Kay On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:01:46 -0500 <mglfreel@bellsouth.net> writes: > Kay: > > I hope you do not mind me commenting on your recent post, but I am > adamant > about accuracy in preserving the culture of our ancestors. > > The first Shannon's in America actually came from Northern Ireland > (Ulster) > in the early 1700's after leaving Scotland the previous century - > thus the > term "Scots-Irish," "Scotch-Irish," or "Ulster Scots." > Unfortunately, the > many widespread contributions of the Scots-Irish to our nation have > been > virtually ignored (until now) by American History. Many people who > think > that they are of Irish descent are actually Scots-Irish. There are > major > differences between the two cultures, not to mention the 150 years > that > separates their respective emigrations to America. However, the two > people > are ethnically similar in that they both descend from the Celts and > share > the same love of religious freedom, land, music, family and > whiskey! > > Almost all of the Scots-Irish were Presbyterians. They settled in > Pennsylvania largely due to the efforts of one James Logan, who was > a > colleague of William Penn. Governor Penn granted the Scots-Irish a > large > tract of land in what is now Lancaster County. However, our > ancestors came > to America with a huge chip on their collective shoulders - > determined that > never again would anyone stand in the way of their freedom. They > were > stubborn, belligerent and prone to brawling. Although initially > welcomed by > the Quakers, their constant fighting with the Indians led to > animosity on > both sides. Additionally, by the early 1800's, their outrage over > the > increased taxes on whiskey and land forced the Scots-Irish out of > Pennsylvania southward into Appalachia. > > An excellent perspective on the subject is found in the new > bestselling book > by James Webb: "Born Fighting - How the Scots-Irish Shaped > America." I > also recommend any of the books written by my friend Billy Kennedy > of > Belfast. > > Cheers Aye! > > Melinda Shannon Freels > Officer-at-Large > The Ulster-Scots Society of America > http://www.ulsterscotssociety.com/ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <kmbarrow@juno.com> > To: <SHANNON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 12:48 PM > Subject: Re: [SHANNON-L] I want the back issues of the Shannon > Searchers > too! > > > > Joyce, > > I too am interested in anything on PA Shannons. The information I > have > > says they came from Scotland in the early 1700's, but am always > looking > > for corroboration. > > Let us know how we can help you help us. > > > > Kay > > > > On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:19:30 -0500 <mglfreel@bellsouth.net> > writes: > > > Joyce: > > > > > > It appears that many of us would be willing to pay you in order > to > > > obtain the back issues of The Shannon Searchers! Please let us > know > > > how much and where to send the money. > > > > > > Personally, I am particularly interested in anything related to > the > > > "Four Brothers Legend" as well as any information about the > > > Shannons who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700's and > subsequent > > > movement of family members to the Shenandoah Valley. These are > key > > > chapters in my new book that are still a bit weak. > > > > > > > > > > >

Hello Everyone Is there anyone out there that has SHANNONs from the Peterborough and Lakefield Areas of Ontario, Canada. I would be interested in hearing from you. Please email me at: jplumpton1@cogeco.ca Happy Hunting! Pearleen M. Elves-Plumpton

Kay: I hope you do not mind me commenting on your recent post, but I am adamant about accuracy in preserving the culture of our ancestors. The first Shannon's in America actually came from Northern Ireland (Ulster) in the early 1700's after leaving Scotland the previous century - thus the term "Scots-Irish," "Scotch-Irish," or "Ulster Scots." Unfortunately, the many widespread contributions of the Scots-Irish to our nation have been virtually ignored (until now) by American History. Many people who think that they are of Irish descent are actually Scots-Irish. There are major differences between the two cultures, not to mention the 150 years that separates their respective emigrations to America. However, the two people are ethnically similar in that they both descend from the Celts and share the same love of religious freedom, land, music, family and whiskey! Almost all of the Scots-Irish were Presbyterians. They settled in Pennsylvania largely due to the efforts of one James Logan, who was a colleague of William Penn. Governor Penn granted the Scots-Irish a large tract of land in what is now Lancaster County. However, our ancestors came to America with a huge chip on their collective shoulders - determined that never again would anyone stand in the way of their freedom. They were stubborn, belligerent and prone to brawling. Although initially welcomed by the Quakers, their constant fighting with the Indians led to animosity on both sides. Additionally, by the early 1800's, their outrage over the increased taxes on whiskey and land forced the Scots-Irish out of Pennsylvania southward into Appalachia. An excellent perspective on the subject is found in the new bestselling book by James Webb: "Born Fighting - How the Scots-Irish Shaped America." I also recommend any of the books written by my friend Billy Kennedy of Belfast. Cheers Aye! Melinda Shannon Freels Officer-at-Large The Ulster-Scots Society of America http://www.ulsterscotssociety.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <kmbarrow@juno.com> To: <SHANNON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 12:48 PM Subject: Re: [SHANNON-L] I want the back issues of the Shannon Searchers too! > Joyce, > I too am interested in anything on PA Shannons. The information I have > says they came from Scotland in the early 1700's, but am always looking > for corroboration. > Let us know how we can help you help us. > > Kay > > On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:19:30 -0500 <mglfreel@bellsouth.net> writes: > > Joyce: > > > > It appears that many of us would be willing to pay you in order to > > obtain the back issues of The Shannon Searchers! Please let us know > > how much and where to send the money. > > > > Personally, I am particularly interested in anything related to the > > "Four Brothers Legend" as well as any information about the > > Shannons who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700's and subsequent > > movement of family members to the Shenandoah Valley. These are key > > chapters in my new book that are still a bit weak. > > > >

Dear Joyce, I also would be interested in your Shannon Searchers Newsletters. Will you have enough to go around? Please let me know what the cost would be. Thanks, Sharon

Joyce, I too am interested in anything on PA Shannons. The information I have says they came from Scotland in the early 1700's, but am always looking for corroboration. Let us know how we can help you help us. Kay On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:19:30 -0500 <mglfreel@bellsouth.net> writes: > Joyce: > > It appears that many of us would be willing to pay you in order to > obtain the back issues of The Shannon Searchers! Please let us know > how much and where to send the money. > > Personally, I am particularly interested in anything related to the > "Four Brothers Legend" as well as any information about the > Shannons who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700's and subsequent > movement of family members to the Shenandoah Valley. These are key > chapters in my new book that are still a bit weak. >

Hi Lynn, I don't have much information on Jackson and Julian so I'd love to learn about them. I think their daughter married Jesse Shannon who was a son of Samuel and Mahala Payton Shannon? I'm pretty sure I have a picture of Jesse that was in the newspaper, if his nickname was "Buck". I think Larry Shannon who lives in Clinton sent it to me. His line goes back to Samuel & Mahaley. Joyce Z

Joyce: It appears that many of us would be willing to pay you in order to obtain the back issues of The Shannon Searchers! Please let us know how much and where to send the money. Personally, I am particularly interested in anything related to the "Four Brothers Legend" as well as any information about the Shannons who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700's and subsequent movement of family members to the Shenandoah Valley. These are key chapters in my new book that are still a bit weak. In reference to your James, I also have one that fought in the Battle of 1812. Here's an excerpt from the "7th Generation" page of my website: According to a book entitled Tennesseans in the War of 1812, four of William Shannon's sons - Charles, John, James and Andrew, fought in the War of 1812 with the East Tennessee Militia. Charles and Andrew, under Colonel Edwin Booth's command, and John, under Colonel William Johnson's command, spent the war primarily in Mobile, Alabama defending the port against British attack. John's unit was a draft unit so he apparently did not go as willingly as Charles and Andrew. This draft unit was used primarily for road building and guard duty, definitely less prestigious. James' unit, under the command of Colonel Samuel Bunch, was the only unit to see heavy fighting, joining Andrew Jackson for the Battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814. Unfortunately, James' records note that he deserted, but doesn't say whether this was before or after the battle. There is no record that James was punished for this action, so he may simply have gone home. Henry, John, James, Mary and Jane are t! hought to be buried in Lebanon Tennessee Best Regards, Melinda Melinda Shannon Freels Officer-at-Large The Ulster-Scots Society of America Please visit my website: "The Shannon Family of East Tennessee: A Story of the Scots-Irish" http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-shannonfamily

Ken My grandparents were also William Perry & Susan Ike Shannon and Oliver Perry and Martha Ann Barton Shannon. Then William Corbett & Mary Marie Vestal Shannon Willard Marion and Joyce Johnson Shannon Joyce Colleen Shannon Zandri (me) Will you please e-mail me the picture you mentioned? I can't tell if you mean it's of Martha Ann alone or Oliver Perry both but I have never seen pictures of them. I have a class picture taken in front of the Sandytown school in 1896. Also, I'm going to e-mail you a picture of two tintypes. They are of a man and woman, probably taken between 1865 and 1885. These pictures were hanging on the wall at the home of Willard Corbett and Marie Vestal Shannon ever since my 75 yr old aunt can remember so they are obviously ancestors. I just don't know which ones My Dad turns 80 this year and he remembers your grandparents, Cecil and Sarah Blanche. Joyce Zandri

Joyce, Thanks about the newsletters and I would be glad to send you the money (or Visa Card Number) for them if you would send me some. Darlene Augustine 1513 Hale Drive Junction City, KS THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOU DO! Darlene ----- Original Message ----- From: <JSBRIDG@aol.com> To: <SHANNON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: [SHANNON-L] Re: Shannon Searchers newsletter > hi Darlene & others who have written regarding the Shannon Searchers > newsletter. This was my Shannon project prior to being active on the > computer........LOL. It was begun in the hopes that I could make a > connection with someone > working on my James Shannon line that would lead me to his > parents.......sadly, this never happened. But we had fun along the way & > many new researchers > were connected with older ones. Also, all the subscribers were so very > willing to share their research & materials. I published the newsletter > for > several years - late 1980s to middle 1990s. We had some wonderful > members of the > group that are no longer with us & their early work was so very helpful > to > many. > > I do have copies of various years left & would be happy to mail to anyone > for the postage. Let me see what years & how many copies within that > year I > still have & about what the postage would be. I will try to post over > the > weekend. Would be nice to have that shelf space for more > books.........hee hee. > Joyce > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.4 - Release Date: 1/25/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.4 - Release Date: 1/25/2005

To Joyce (and) others My Shannon line also runs through Clinton and Sandytown, IN. The area holds a lot fond memories for me since my grandparents lived in Sandytown all their lives. My grandfather was born and died there within 100yds of his birth place. My line is William Perry Shannon 1816 (KY) - 1870 (IN) m. Susan Ike Oliver Perry Shannon 1960 (IN) - 1920 (IN) m. Martha Ann Barton (have picture) Sarah Blanche Shannon 1892 (IL) - 1970 (IN) m. Cecil Beard (my grandparents) Grace Vivian Beard 1912 (IN) - 1991 (IN) m. Leroy Foltz (my parents) Have more info on these lines. Can get back a couple generations on the Ikes, but haven't been able to find the parents of Wm. Perry. Also have a picture (about 1916) that appears to be a community gathering - probably at the old Sandytown School. Have been able to identify a handful of the people. Willing to share what I have. Ken Foltz Mason, OH kfoltz@aol.com

Cousin Joyce! I am getting old and forgetful, so I don't remember if we have talked before. MY Shannons are from the Clinton/Sandytown area, too. Jackson Shannon who married Mary Jane Julien is as far back as I have gotten. Cousin Lynn Wilson

GREETINGS JOYCE, May thanks to you for your hard work in the Shannon Research. I would be interested in a complete set of your work. Let me know how much I need to send you. I think I have most but files scattered from Kentucky to Florida. I finally have an index of all the James Shannons in the Robert Shannon (1739-1815) and Florannah Shannon line of Wilson County, Tennessee. Give me the approximate dates and location of your James Shannon and I will check again. Best wishes for the new year. JAMES J. SHANNON, JR.

I would love to have copies of the Shannon Searcher also. If you plan to make copies just let me know how much the copies and postage will cost. It doesn't look like you will get your shelf space back because people will probably be asking you for copies forever. My Shannons mostly lived in Indiana - Terre Haute, Clinton, Sandytown, and then some moved to Indianapolis. Where they were before Indiana just depends on who you ask. Thank you so much for all of your work and dedication to Shannon research. Joyce Shannon Zandri

Joyce, If you're clearing out the letters Louise Dedman wrote me years ago, I would very much like to have them back. Mike Shannon pdd101940@aol.com

Hi Joyce, Let me know what one of each would cost. Here at Clayton Library in Houston, the only thing we do have on Shannons Is the Shannon Searcher but just a few. I would like to expand that. You know, the contribution you made to the research of the rest of us, was tremendous. Mike Shannon pdd101940@aol.com