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Shannon Family History
Shannon Genealogy & Family TreeShannon is a Scottish name from Kintyre, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic name O Seanain which means "old" and "wise." Alternately, it may mean "skilled storyteller." In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--O'Sennachain'--was recorded in 1318. Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Virtute duce which means "With virtue for guide."
Other spellings include "Shennan" and "Shennane." Notable people with the surname include American actor Michael Shannon (Man of Steel, Take Shelter, Vanilla Sky), American editor William Vincent Shannon (the New York Times), and American actress Molly Shannon (Saturday Night Live, Never Been Kissed, Superstar). The first Shannon to come to America was Lakall Shannon in Virginia in 1695.
Shannon Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anna Belle Shannon -- --, 1871 June 20, 1901 Missouri
- Martha Josephine Shannon -- --, 1763 December 0, 1809 Virginia
- Saphronia C. Shannon -- --, 1831 December 0, 1881 Georgia
- Moses Perkins Shannon -- --, 1792 December 0, 1834 South Carolina
- Owen EMPTYNUL Shannon -- --, 1788 South Carolina
Shannon Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John EMPTYNUL Shannon -- --, 1790 December 0, 1855 South Carolina
- John EMPTYNUL Shannon -- --, 1755 May 0, 1815 Emptynul
- Charles EMPTYNUL Shannon -- --, 1680 Emptynul
- Thomas Shannon -- --, 1794 December 0, 1881 Pennsylvania
- John M Shannon -- --, 1800 December 0, 1883 Pennsylvania
