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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
- Nathan Shannon -- --, 1841 December 7, 1878 Ohio
- Sarah Jane Shannon -- --, 1852 December 0, 1943 Ohio
- Mary Shannon -- --, 1798 April 5, 1878 Pennsylvania
- Freda Elis Shannon -- --, 1906 September 9, 1986 Colorado
- James Kelly Shannon -- --, 1857 June 13, 1922 South Australia
Shannon Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Margaret Shannon -- --, 1806 August 28, 1875 Tennessee
- Jennie O. Shannon -- --, 1867 Ohio
- Leta Shannon -- --, 13 December 0, 1994 Washington
- Nancy Shannon -- --, 1816 December 0, 1896
- Lydia Shannon -- --, 1875 Indiana
