Jimmy, I too am a Shannon descendant, not from your line of Shannon's though. I was walking and old cemetery today with a friend and came across a worn stone that read; Oliver Kerr, died December 25, 1874, age 2 mo. & 20 days. This cemetery is located in McLean County, IL. I wasn't sure if you are researching the Kerr surname but when I saw it I thought of you. Happy New Year, Adrienne Dreier