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 1901 Census: Shannons of Canbo Ireland VIEW SOURCE
John Shannon1815

John Shannon 1815

Killummod (Roscommon)
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John Shannon (1815-1897) of Canbo 

The 1901 Census Records confirm Eliza, his widow, alive and well as head of household, living with son Thomas & grandson Pat. She passed away the following year. 

The Shannon's field is mentioned in a local folk-tale about hidden treasure in Canbo Fort.

In the 1930's, the Shannon farm at Canbo was taken over by Pat Collins.

Additional Information
Date of Birth 1st Jan 1815
Date of Death 20th May 1897
Associated Building (s) Canbo townland Canbo Castle  
Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) Thomas Shannon
Father (First Name/s and Surname)
Townland born Canbo
Names of Siblings
Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) Mary Murray on 6/12/1850 | Remarried Eliza Dowd (1820-1902) shortly after this.
Names of Children Catherine Shannon m. Jim Doherty of Aughrim 1870 | Brigid Shannon m. Mick Shannon of Aughanagh 1878 | Patrick Shannon (1848-1897) | Thomas Shannon (1839-1927) |
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