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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
- Mary Jane Shannon -- --, 1934 December 29, 2006 Massachusetts
- Greenville D. Shannon -- --, 1828 Virginia
- George W. Shannon -- --, 1875 August 18, 1949 Indiana
- Norma Leola Shannon -- --, 1919 December 4, 2006 Michigan
- Vergie Belle Shannon -- --, 1900 November 10, 1970
Shannon Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Henry Bruce Shannon -- --, 1856 December 0, 1859 South Australia
- Minerva Shannon -- --, 1833 November 10, 1921
- Hannah M. Shannon -- --, 1842 January 4, 1926 Indiana
- Mary Ann Shannon -- --, 1821 September 1, 1848
- Carl C Shannon -- --, 1908 January 5, 1969 Oklahoma
