Age 77 yrs, 1 mo. SS 315-32-2009 IN 2626 Hubertus FW IN 46805. A 2883
Heart attack, died instantly while shaving before falling, sustaining a broken cheekbone and finger. Had fluid around his heart from scarlet fever as a child, about 14 I was told, that turned his hair all white at the time. Burial 4/4/1969.
1920 census - Clerk at shop. 28 yr, home mortgage, Vera 26, Mildred 8. 3730 Piqua. Later lived 3417 Piqua - Piqua was a rather short street where all the houses were built by Shannons and they lived in them, moving as they needed larger or smaller homes, trading among themselves. Grover had one of the houses that was later moved a couple blocks away to a corner lot, still there today.
1930 census: Sales, 38 yr, own home $6000 value. Vera 36, Mildred 18, Marjorie 7, Robert 3.
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Parents Samuel Preston Shannon, Martha Ann (Toler), married 1/22/1886 in Macon County, IL.
Their children
1887 Preston Florial (Jennie Fern ?) 75,
1889 Florence (Albin James Johnson) 96,
1892 Grover (Vera Fern Coleman) 77,
1895 Raleigh Welcome (Navina Naomi Golden, Ethel A. Ramsey, Genevieve Reasor) 74,
1898 Myrtle Martha (Harry Hershel Worden) 57,
1901 Harry (Ruth Rosalie McNally) 68, & twin
1901 Ora J. (infant) 11 mos.,
1904 Alton Parker 71 (Rebecca Mae ?).
Harry's twin brother Ora J. died 8/1/1902, 11 mos old.
ORA TWIN DIES - The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, September 3, 1901
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua avenue, twin boys.
The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, August 1, 1902 - FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHANNON. Funeral Services of Ora Shannon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon, of Piqua avenue, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Cedarville M.E. Church.
Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) August 1, 1902 - Twin Son Dead
Ora Shannon, aged 11 months, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua road, south of the city, died at 9 o'clock this forenoon of brain fever. The father is employed in the city as a carpenter. The remains will be taken to Cedarville, where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The interment will be at the Leo cemetery.
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Grand-Parents Boyd Gamble Shannon, Caroline (Zimmerman), married 2/15/1855, in Kosciusko Co, IN. Divorced before 1877.
Their children
1855 Victoria C. (George Washington Shirey) 76,
1856 Rachel C. 1yr 6mos 3days,
1859 Mary L. 1yr 1mo 6days,
1861 Ida C. (Nathan Thorp, John Thatcher) 87,
1862 Samuel Preston (Martha Ann (Toler) 82,
1865 Roxie Belle (Jerry Shirey, John L. Trease, Charles W. Nelson) 66,
1868 Clara F. (James Joseph M. Mayhew) 76,
1870 Cornelia E. (?) 62 & twin
1870 Etta (Daniel Butler) 24,
1875 George W. (Elinora Lorena, Esther ?, Margaret Marie (Smith) Cooper) 74.
Boyd's second wife Sarah Hannah (Hollis) Raynor, married 1880 in Macon Co, IL.
Children
1874? Cora before 1944,
1876 William (Annie ?)72+? after 1944,
1877 Catherine "Kate" (Jefferson Toler Jr., William P. Carden) 35,
1884 Boyd W. (Eva Rowe, Jeannette "Jennie" May Kaylor) 56,
1888, Colsey (?from BGS obit) 19??.
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OBITUARY - Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Wednesday, April 2, 1969, p. 3A, col. 4
Services for Grover Shannon, 75, of 2626 Hubertus Ave., will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Plymouth Congregational Church, the Rev. A. Greig officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Shannon died at 9:10 a.m. yesterday at his home. He was a wholesale candy salesman before retiring in 1959. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Sol D. Bayless Lodge 359, F&AM, Scottish Rite, and United Commercial Travelers.
Surviving are his wife, Nina; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Oswald, Chicago, Miss Majorie Shannon, Orlando, FL, son Robert Leroy of Tampa, FL; four brothers, Preston F., Raleigh, Harry, and Alton, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Florence Johnson, Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klaehn Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. (Funeral home forgot to mention son Bob, but he was there ahead of us and made the arrangements. Idiots)
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He was a self made successful wholesale candy/snack/cigar sales distributor in a day when small gas stations & grocers in surrounding towns didn't have those items. Was a clerk for the railroad before the Depression and created this job for himself.
He told how a best friend was his bank's president and he went in with his last paycheck and asked him if he should deposit it or not. The man assured him the bank was solid. As he left the bank after depositing his check he heard a commotion and the bank president had jumped out of his window to his death...he knew the bank was going under.
He could never understand how he could lie to him, knowing what he was going to do. However, he was the only one they knew who's house was paid for so they were in a better situation.
He taught his whole extended family, how to save money in so many tiny ways "pennies make dollars" he said, not waste money any things you don't need and pay important things like the house ahead of time and never pay rent or interest on anything. His solid values and example have been followed by his great grandchildren who now have houses of their own.
He had so many friends and clients that there were over 100 floral arrangements lined up on both sides of the casket on 4 steps along the long side of the double room at his funeral. Everyone loved his Irish grin and humorous stories of everyday events and jokes. A typical Irish storyteller. He would cut out little cute ones and put into a book.
He thought ridiculous what people spent on smokes & put the same amount they spent in a jug each day for the bank.
A favorite poem he gave mother:
ONE LITTLE ROSE
I would rather have one little rose,
From the garden of a friend,
Than to have the choicest flowers,
When my stay on earth must end.
Rather, I would have the kindest word,
and a smile that I can see,
Than flattery when my heart is stilled,
And this life has ceased to be.
Bring me all the flowers today,
Whether white or pink or red,
I'd rather have one blossom now,
Than a truckload when I'm dead.
Groom name: Grover Shannon
Groom race or color (W):
Groom age: 20 years
Groom birth year: 1892
Groom birth place: Indiana
Bride name: Vera Fern Coleman
Bride race or color (W):
Bride age: 18 years
Bride birth year: 1894
Bride birth place: Indiana
Marriage date: 05 Jun 1912
Marriage place: Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan
Father of groom name: Samuel Shannon
Mother of groom name: Martha Toler
Father of bride name: Jacob W Coleman
Mother of bride name: Sarah Yant
Film number: 2342696
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209156
Image number: 593
Reference number: v 2 p 225 rn 7468
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
SHANNON FAMILY REUNIONS
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; August 13, 1917
SHANNON FAMILY REUNION
The annual reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, Aug. 12 in Mayhew's grove with a large attendance from far and near. The usual program of entertainment and business was followed and at noon a bountiful picnic luncheon was served. Mrs. Victoria Shirey gave the address of the day. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. W. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Shannon and family, MR. and MRS. G. SHANNON and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Shannon and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson and family, Miss Myrtle Shannon, Miss Hazel Smitley, Messrs. Harry and Alton Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayhew, Mr. and Mrs. (Ethel) W. Hall and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wealer, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wright and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Shirey and family and Master George Shirey.
IDs:
Mrs. Victoria Shirey = Victoria Shannon, d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman. Divorced from George Washington Shirey 1903.
S. P. Shannon is Samuel P. Shannon, s/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
W. Shannon is William son of Boyd & Caroline Shannon,
P. F. Shannon is Preston F. Shannon s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler,
G. Shannon is GROVER Shannon (son of Samuel P. Shannon) and family wife VERA FERN and daughter MILDRED.
Raleigh Shannon is s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. A. J. Johnson is Florence Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Miss Myrtle Shannon is Martha Myrtle Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Messrs. Harry & Alton Shannon are s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. C. W. Nelson is Roxy Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. Joseph Mayhew is Clara Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. W. Hall is Ethel Mayhew, d/o Joseph Mayhew & Clara Shannon
Mrs. D. A. Wright is Victoria Shirey, d/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Mr. C. J. Shirey is Charles Shirey s/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Master George Shirey is son of George Washington Shirey Sr. and wife Victoria (Shannon), Divorced 1903 so he is not at this function. Master refers to child.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN) August 13, 1918
SHANNON REUNION
The reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, August 11, at Mayhew's grove. Games were played and patriotic songs sung and two addresses were given by Mrs. Victoria Shirey and Samuel Shannon. Those present included:
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon and children, Mary, Harry and Alton;
Mrs. Victoria Shirey,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mayhew,
Preston Shannon,
Albin Johnson,
Charles Shirey,
David Wright,
Alvin Shirey,
Charles Nelson,
Ward Hall,
Boyd Shannon,
William Shannon,
William Wedler,
Mrs. Maria Johnson,
the Misses Esther Shannon, Thelma Johnson, MILDRED SHANNON (6 YRS.), Violet and Jessie Shirey, Mildred Wright, Leda Arden and Elenor Washburn,
Samuel and Harold Shannon,
Harry and George Shirey,
Ward, Jr.,
Jo and Orville Hall,
Donald Washburn and
Ralph Vance.
Heart attack, died instantly while shaving before falling, sustaining a broken cheekbone and finger. Had fluid around his heart from scarlet fever as a child, about 14 I was told, that turned his hair all white at the time. Burial 4/4/1969.
1920 census - Clerk at shop. 28 yr, home mortgage, Vera 26, Mildred 8. 3730 Piqua. Later lived 3417 Piqua - Piqua was a rather short street where all the houses were built by Shannons and they lived in them, moving as they needed larger or smaller homes, trading among themselves. Grover had one of the houses that was later moved a couple blocks away to a corner lot, still there today.
1930 census: Sales, 38 yr, own home $6000 value. Vera 36, Mildred 18, Marjorie 7, Robert 3.
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Parents Samuel Preston Shannon, Martha Ann (Toler), married 1/22/1886 in Macon County, IL.
Their children
1887 Preston Florial (Jennie Fern ?) 75,
1889 Florence (Albin James Johnson) 96,
1892 Grover (Vera Fern Coleman) 77,
1895 Raleigh Welcome (Navina Naomi Golden, Ethel A. Ramsey, Genevieve Reasor) 74,
1898 Myrtle Martha (Harry Hershel Worden) 57,
1901 Harry (Ruth Rosalie McNally) 68, & twin
1901 Ora J. (infant) 11 mos.,
1904 Alton Parker 71 (Rebecca Mae ?).
Harry's twin brother Ora J. died 8/1/1902, 11 mos old.
ORA TWIN DIES - The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, September 3, 1901
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua avenue, twin boys.
The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, August 1, 1902 - FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHANNON. Funeral Services of Ora Shannon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon, of Piqua avenue, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Cedarville M.E. Church.
Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) August 1, 1902 - Twin Son Dead
Ora Shannon, aged 11 months, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua road, south of the city, died at 9 o'clock this forenoon of brain fever. The father is employed in the city as a carpenter. The remains will be taken to Cedarville, where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The interment will be at the Leo cemetery.
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Grand-Parents Boyd Gamble Shannon, Caroline (Zimmerman), married 2/15/1855, in Kosciusko Co, IN. Divorced before 1877.
Their children
1855 Victoria C. (George Washington Shirey) 76,
1856 Rachel C. 1yr 6mos 3days,
1859 Mary L. 1yr 1mo 6days,
1861 Ida C. (Nathan Thorp, John Thatcher) 87,
1862 Samuel Preston (Martha Ann (Toler) 82,
1865 Roxie Belle (Jerry Shirey, John L. Trease, Charles W. Nelson) 66,
1868 Clara F. (James Joseph M. Mayhew) 76,
1870 Cornelia E. (?) 62 & twin
1870 Etta (Daniel Butler) 24,
1875 George W. (Elinora Lorena, Esther ?, Margaret Marie (Smith) Cooper) 74.
Boyd's second wife Sarah Hannah (Hollis) Raynor, married 1880 in Macon Co, IL.
Children
1874? Cora before 1944,
1876 William (Annie ?)72+? after 1944,
1877 Catherine "Kate" (Jefferson Toler Jr., William P. Carden) 35,
1884 Boyd W. (Eva Rowe, Jeannette "Jennie" May Kaylor) 56,
1888, Colsey (?from BGS obit) 19??.
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OBITUARY - Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Wednesday, April 2, 1969, p. 3A, col. 4
Services for Grover Shannon, 75, of 2626 Hubertus Ave., will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Plymouth Congregational Church, the Rev. A. Greig officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Shannon died at 9:10 a.m. yesterday at his home. He was a wholesale candy salesman before retiring in 1959. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Sol D. Bayless Lodge 359, F&AM, Scottish Rite, and United Commercial Travelers.
Surviving are his wife, Nina; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Oswald, Chicago, Miss Majorie Shannon, Orlando, FL, son Robert Leroy of Tampa, FL; four brothers, Preston F., Raleigh, Harry, and Alton, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Florence Johnson, Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klaehn Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. (Funeral home forgot to mention son Bob, but he was there ahead of us and made the arrangements. Idiots)
___________________
He was a self made successful wholesale candy/snack/cigar sales distributor in a day when small gas stations & grocers in surrounding towns didn't have those items. Was a clerk for the railroad before the Depression and created this job for himself.
He told how a best friend was his bank's president and he went in with his last paycheck and asked him if he should deposit it or not. The man assured him the bank was solid. As he left the bank after depositing his check he heard a commotion and the bank president had jumped out of his window to his death...he knew the bank was going under.
He could never understand how he could lie to him, knowing what he was going to do. However, he was the only one they knew who's house was paid for so they were in a better situation.
He taught his whole extended family, how to save money in so many tiny ways "pennies make dollars" he said, not waste money any things you don't need and pay important things like the house ahead of time and never pay rent or interest on anything. His solid values and example have been followed by his great grandchildren who now have houses of their own.
He had so many friends and clients that there were over 100 floral arrangements lined up on both sides of the casket on 4 steps along the long side of the double room at his funeral. Everyone loved his Irish grin and humorous stories of everyday events and jokes. A typical Irish storyteller. He would cut out little cute ones and put into a book.
He thought ridiculous what people spent on smokes & put the same amount they spent in a jug each day for the bank.
A favorite poem he gave mother:
ONE LITTLE ROSE
I would rather have one little rose,
From the garden of a friend,
Than to have the choicest flowers,
When my stay on earth must end.
Rather, I would have the kindest word,
and a smile that I can see,
Than flattery when my heart is stilled,
And this life has ceased to be.
Bring me all the flowers today,
Whether white or pink or red,
I'd rather have one blossom now,
Than a truckload when I'm dead.
Groom name: Grover Shannon
Groom race or color (W):
Groom age: 20 years
Groom birth year: 1892
Groom birth place: Indiana
Bride name: Vera Fern Coleman
Bride race or color (W):
Bride age: 18 years
Bride birth year: 1894
Bride birth place: Indiana
Marriage date: 05 Jun 1912
Marriage place: Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan
Father of groom name: Samuel Shannon
Mother of groom name: Martha Toler
Father of bride name: Jacob W Coleman
Mother of bride name: Sarah Yant
Film number: 2342696
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209156
Image number: 593
Reference number: v 2 p 225 rn 7468
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
SHANNON FAMILY REUNIONS
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; August 13, 1917
SHANNON FAMILY REUNION
The annual reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, Aug. 12 in Mayhew's grove with a large attendance from far and near. The usual program of entertainment and business was followed and at noon a bountiful picnic luncheon was served. Mrs. Victoria Shirey gave the address of the day. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. W. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Shannon and family, MR. and MRS. G. SHANNON and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Shannon and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson and family, Miss Myrtle Shannon, Miss Hazel Smitley, Messrs. Harry and Alton Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayhew, Mr. and Mrs. (Ethel) W. Hall and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wealer, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wright and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Shirey and family and Master George Shirey.
IDs:
Mrs. Victoria Shirey = Victoria Shannon, d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman. Divorced from George Washington Shirey 1903.
S. P. Shannon is Samuel P. Shannon, s/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
W. Shannon is William son of Boyd & Caroline Shannon,
P. F. Shannon is Preston F. Shannon s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler,
G. Shannon is GROVER Shannon (son of Samuel P. Shannon) and family wife VERA FERN and daughter MILDRED.
Raleigh Shannon is s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. A. J. Johnson is Florence Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Miss Myrtle Shannon is Martha Myrtle Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Messrs. Harry & Alton Shannon are s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. C. W. Nelson is Roxy Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. Joseph Mayhew is Clara Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. W. Hall is Ethel Mayhew, d/o Joseph Mayhew & Clara Shannon
Mrs. D. A. Wright is Victoria Shirey, d/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Mr. C. J. Shirey is Charles Shirey s/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Master George Shirey is son of George Washington Shirey Sr. and wife Victoria (Shannon), Divorced 1903 so he is not at this function. Master refers to child.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN) August 13, 1918
SHANNON REUNION
The reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, August 11, at Mayhew's grove. Games were played and patriotic songs sung and two addresses were given by Mrs. Victoria Shirey and Samuel Shannon. Those present included:
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon and children, Mary, Harry and Alton;
Mrs. Victoria Shirey,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mayhew,
Preston Shannon,
Albin Johnson,
Charles Shirey,
David Wright,
Alvin Shirey,
Charles Nelson,
Ward Hall,
Boyd Shannon,
William Shannon,
William Wedler,
Mrs. Maria Johnson,
the Misses Esther Shannon, Thelma Johnson, MILDRED SHANNON (6 YRS.), Violet and Jessie Shirey, Mildred Wright, Leda Arden and Elenor Washburn,
Samuel and Harold Shannon,
Harry and George Shirey,
Ward, Jr.,
Jo and Orville Hall,
Donald Washburn and
Ralph Vance.
Age 77 yrs, 1 mo. SS 315-32-2009 IN 2626 Hubertus FW IN 46805. A 2883
Heart attack, died instantly while shaving before falling, sustaining a broken cheekbone and finger. Had fluid around his heart from scarlet fever as a child, about 14 I was told, that turned his hair all white at the time. Burial 4/4/1969.
1920 census - Clerk at shop. 28 yr, home mortgage, Vera 26, Mildred 8. 3730 Piqua. Later lived 3417 Piqua - Piqua was a rather short street where all the houses were built by Shannons and they lived in them, moving as they needed larger or smaller homes, trading among themselves. Grover had one of the houses that was later moved a couple blocks away to a corner lot, still there today.
1930 census: Sales, 38 yr, own home $6000 value. Vera 36, Mildred 18, Marjorie 7, Robert 3.
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Parents Samuel Preston Shannon, Martha Ann (Toler), married 1/22/1886 in Macon County, IL.
Their children
1887 Preston Florial (Jennie Fern ?) 75,
1889 Florence (Albin James Johnson) 96,
1892 Grover (Vera Fern Coleman) 77,
1895 Raleigh Welcome (Navina Naomi Golden, Ethel A. Ramsey, Genevieve Reasor) 74,
1898 Myrtle Martha (Harry Hershel Worden) 57,
1901 Harry (Ruth Rosalie McNally) 68, & twin
1901 Ora J. (infant) 11 mos.,
1904 Alton Parker 71 (Rebecca Mae ?).
Harry's twin brother Ora J. died 8/1/1902, 11 mos old.
ORA TWIN DIES - The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, September 3, 1901
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua avenue, twin boys.
The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, August 1, 1902 - FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHANNON. Funeral Services of Ora Shannon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon, of Piqua avenue, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Cedarville M.E. Church.
Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) August 1, 1902 - Twin Son Dead
Ora Shannon, aged 11 months, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua road, south of the city, died at 9 o'clock this forenoon of brain fever. The father is employed in the city as a carpenter. The remains will be taken to Cedarville, where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The interment will be at the Leo cemetery.
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Grand-Parents Boyd Gamble Shannon, Caroline (Zimmerman), married 2/15/1855, in Kosciusko Co, IN. Divorced before 1877.
Their children
1855 Victoria C. (George Washington Shirey) 76,
1856 Rachel C. 1yr 6mos 3days,
1859 Mary L. 1yr 1mo 6days,
1861 Ida C. (Nathan Thorp, John Thatcher) 87,
1862 Samuel Preston (Martha Ann (Toler) 82,
1865 Roxie Belle (Jerry Shirey, John L. Trease, Charles W. Nelson) 66,
1868 Clara F. (James Joseph M. Mayhew) 76,
1870 Cornelia E. (?) 62 & twin
1870 Etta (Daniel Butler) 24,
1875 George W. (Elinora Lorena, Esther ?, Margaret Marie (Smith) Cooper) 74.
Boyd's second wife Sarah Hannah (Hollis) Raynor, married 1880 in Macon Co, IL.
Children
1874? Cora before 1944,
1876 William (Annie ?)72+? after 1944,
1877 Catherine "Kate" (Jefferson Toler Jr., William P. Carden) 35,
1884 Boyd W. (Eva Rowe, Jeannette "Jennie" May Kaylor) 56,
1888, Colsey (?from BGS obit) 19??.
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OBITUARY - Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Wednesday, April 2, 1969, p. 3A, col. 4
Services for Grover Shannon, 75, of 2626 Hubertus Ave., will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Plymouth Congregational Church, the Rev. A. Greig officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Shannon died at 9:10 a.m. yesterday at his home. He was a wholesale candy salesman before retiring in 1959. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Sol D. Bayless Lodge 359, F&AM, Scottish Rite, and United Commercial Travelers.
Surviving are his wife, Nina; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Oswald, Chicago, Miss Majorie Shannon, Orlando, FL, son Robert Leroy of Tampa, FL; four brothers, Preston F., Raleigh, Harry, and Alton, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Florence Johnson, Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klaehn Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. (Funeral home forgot to mention son Bob, but he was there ahead of us and made the arrangements. Idiots)
___________________
He was a self made successful wholesale candy/snack/cigar sales distributor in a day when small gas stations & grocers in surrounding towns didn't have those items. Was a clerk for the railroad before the Depression and created this job for himself.
He told how a best friend was his bank's president and he went in with his last paycheck and asked him if he should deposit it or not. The man assured him the bank was solid. As he left the bank after depositing his check he heard a commotion and the bank president had jumped out of his window to his death...he knew the bank was going under.
He could never understand how he could lie to him, knowing what he was going to do. However, he was the only one they knew who's house was paid for so they were in a better situation.
He taught his whole extended family, how to save money in so many tiny ways "pennies make dollars" he said, not waste money any things you don't need and pay important things like the house ahead of time and never pay rent or interest on anything. His solid values and example have been followed by his great grandchildren who now have houses of their own.
He had so many friends and clients that there were over 100 floral arrangements lined up on both sides of the casket on 4 steps along the long side of the double room at his funeral. Everyone loved his Irish grin and humorous stories of everyday events and jokes. A typical Irish storyteller. He would cut out little cute ones and put into a book.
He thought ridiculous what people spent on smokes & put the same amount they spent in a jug each day for the bank.
A favorite poem he gave mother:
ONE LITTLE ROSE
I would rather have one little rose,
From the garden of a friend,
Than to have the choicest flowers,
When my stay on earth must end.
Rather, I would have the kindest word,
and a smile that I can see,
Than flattery when my heart is stilled,
And this life has ceased to be.
Bring me all the flowers today,
Whether white or pink or red,
I'd rather have one blossom now,
Than a truckload when I'm dead.
Groom name: Grover Shannon
Groom race or color (W):
Groom age: 20 years
Groom birth year: 1892
Groom birth place: Indiana
Bride name: Vera Fern Coleman
Bride race or color (W):
Bride age: 18 years
Bride birth year: 1894
Bride birth place: Indiana
Marriage date: 05 Jun 1912
Marriage place: Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan
Father of groom name: Samuel Shannon
Mother of groom name: Martha Toler
Father of bride name: Jacob W Coleman
Mother of bride name: Sarah Yant
Film number: 2342696
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209156
Image number: 593
Reference number: v 2 p 225 rn 7468
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
SHANNON FAMILY REUNIONS
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; August 13, 1917
SHANNON FAMILY REUNION
The annual reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, Aug. 12 in Mayhew's grove with a large attendance from far and near. The usual program of entertainment and business was followed and at noon a bountiful picnic luncheon was served. Mrs. Victoria Shirey gave the address of the day. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. W. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Shannon and family, MR. and MRS. G. SHANNON and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Shannon and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson and family, Miss Myrtle Shannon, Miss Hazel Smitley, Messrs. Harry and Alton Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayhew, Mr. and Mrs. (Ethel) W. Hall and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wealer, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wright and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Shirey and family and Master George Shirey.
IDs:
Mrs. Victoria Shirey = Victoria Shannon, d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman. Divorced from George Washington Shirey 1903.
S. P. Shannon is Samuel P. Shannon, s/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
W. Shannon is William son of Boyd & Caroline Shannon,
P. F. Shannon is Preston F. Shannon s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler,
G. Shannon is GROVER Shannon (son of Samuel P. Shannon) and family wife VERA FERN and daughter MILDRED.
Raleigh Shannon is s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. A. J. Johnson is Florence Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Miss Myrtle Shannon is Martha Myrtle Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Messrs. Harry & Alton Shannon are s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. C. W. Nelson is Roxy Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. Joseph Mayhew is Clara Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. W. Hall is Ethel Mayhew, d/o Joseph Mayhew & Clara Shannon
Mrs. D. A. Wright is Victoria Shirey, d/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Mr. C. J. Shirey is Charles Shirey s/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Master George Shirey is son of George Washington Shirey Sr. and wife Victoria (Shannon), Divorced 1903 so he is not at this function. Master refers to child.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN) August 13, 1918
SHANNON REUNION
The reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, August 11, at Mayhew's grove. Games were played and patriotic songs sung and two addresses were given by Mrs. Victoria Shirey and Samuel Shannon. Those present included:
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon and children, Mary, Harry and Alton;
Mrs. Victoria Shirey,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mayhew,
Preston Shannon,
Albin Johnson,
Charles Shirey,
David Wright,
Alvin Shirey,
Charles Nelson,
Ward Hall,
Boyd Shannon,
William Shannon,
William Wedler,
Mrs. Maria Johnson,
the Misses Esther Shannon, Thelma Johnson, MILDRED SHANNON (6 YRS.), Violet and Jessie Shirey, Mildred Wright, Leda Arden and Elenor Washburn,
Samuel and Harold Shannon,
Harry and George Shirey,
Ward, Jr.,
Jo and Orville Hall,
Donald Washburn and
Ralph Vance.
Heart attack, died instantly while shaving before falling, sustaining a broken cheekbone and finger. Had fluid around his heart from scarlet fever as a child, about 14 I was told, that turned his hair all white at the time. Burial 4/4/1969.
1920 census - Clerk at shop. 28 yr, home mortgage, Vera 26, Mildred 8. 3730 Piqua. Later lived 3417 Piqua - Piqua was a rather short street where all the houses were built by Shannons and they lived in them, moving as they needed larger or smaller homes, trading among themselves. Grover had one of the houses that was later moved a couple blocks away to a corner lot, still there today.
1930 census: Sales, 38 yr, own home $6000 value. Vera 36, Mildred 18, Marjorie 7, Robert 3.
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Parents Samuel Preston Shannon, Martha Ann (Toler), married 1/22/1886 in Macon County, IL.
Their children
1887 Preston Florial (Jennie Fern ?) 75,
1889 Florence (Albin James Johnson) 96,
1892 Grover (Vera Fern Coleman) 77,
1895 Raleigh Welcome (Navina Naomi Golden, Ethel A. Ramsey, Genevieve Reasor) 74,
1898 Myrtle Martha (Harry Hershel Worden) 57,
1901 Harry (Ruth Rosalie McNally) 68, & twin
1901 Ora J. (infant) 11 mos.,
1904 Alton Parker 71 (Rebecca Mae ?).
Harry's twin brother Ora J. died 8/1/1902, 11 mos old.
ORA TWIN DIES - The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, September 3, 1901
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua avenue, twin boys.
The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, Tuesday, August 1, 1902 - FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHANNON. Funeral Services of Ora Shannon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon, of Piqua avenue, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Cedarville M.E. Church.
Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) August 1, 1902 - Twin Son Dead
Ora Shannon, aged 11 months, the twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Shannon, of Piqua road, south of the city, died at 9 o'clock this forenoon of brain fever. The father is employed in the city as a carpenter. The remains will be taken to Cedarville, where the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The interment will be at the Leo cemetery.
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Grand-Parents Boyd Gamble Shannon, Caroline (Zimmerman), married 2/15/1855, in Kosciusko Co, IN. Divorced before 1877.
Their children
1855 Victoria C. (George Washington Shirey) 76,
1856 Rachel C. 1yr 6mos 3days,
1859 Mary L. 1yr 1mo 6days,
1861 Ida C. (Nathan Thorp, John Thatcher) 87,
1862 Samuel Preston (Martha Ann (Toler) 82,
1865 Roxie Belle (Jerry Shirey, John L. Trease, Charles W. Nelson) 66,
1868 Clara F. (James Joseph M. Mayhew) 76,
1870 Cornelia E. (?) 62 & twin
1870 Etta (Daniel Butler) 24,
1875 George W. (Elinora Lorena, Esther ?, Margaret Marie (Smith) Cooper) 74.
Boyd's second wife Sarah Hannah (Hollis) Raynor, married 1880 in Macon Co, IL.
Children
1874? Cora before 1944,
1876 William (Annie ?)72+? after 1944,
1877 Catherine "Kate" (Jefferson Toler Jr., William P. Carden) 35,
1884 Boyd W. (Eva Rowe, Jeannette "Jennie" May Kaylor) 56,
1888, Colsey (?from BGS obit) 19??.
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OBITUARY - Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Wednesday, April 2, 1969, p. 3A, col. 4
Services for Grover Shannon, 75, of 2626 Hubertus Ave., will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Plymouth Congregational Church, the Rev. A. Greig officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Shannon died at 9:10 a.m. yesterday at his home. He was a wholesale candy salesman before retiring in 1959. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Sol D. Bayless Lodge 359, F&AM, Scottish Rite, and United Commercial Travelers.
Surviving are his wife, Nina; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Oswald, Chicago, Miss Majorie Shannon, Orlando, FL, son Robert Leroy of Tampa, FL; four brothers, Preston F., Raleigh, Harry, and Alton, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Florence Johnson, Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klaehn Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. (Funeral home forgot to mention son Bob, but he was there ahead of us and made the arrangements. Idiots)
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He was a self made successful wholesale candy/snack/cigar sales distributor in a day when small gas stations & grocers in surrounding towns didn't have those items. Was a clerk for the railroad before the Depression and created this job for himself.
He told how a best friend was his bank's president and he went in with his last paycheck and asked him if he should deposit it or not. The man assured him the bank was solid. As he left the bank after depositing his check he heard a commotion and the bank president had jumped out of his window to his death...he knew the bank was going under.
He could never understand how he could lie to him, knowing what he was going to do. However, he was the only one they knew who's house was paid for so they were in a better situation.
He taught his whole extended family, how to save money in so many tiny ways "pennies make dollars" he said, not waste money any things you don't need and pay important things like the house ahead of time and never pay rent or interest on anything. His solid values and example have been followed by his great grandchildren who now have houses of their own.
He had so many friends and clients that there were over 100 floral arrangements lined up on both sides of the casket on 4 steps along the long side of the double room at his funeral. Everyone loved his Irish grin and humorous stories of everyday events and jokes. A typical Irish storyteller. He would cut out little cute ones and put into a book.
He thought ridiculous what people spent on smokes & put the same amount they spent in a jug each day for the bank.
A favorite poem he gave mother:
ONE LITTLE ROSE
I would rather have one little rose,
From the garden of a friend,
Than to have the choicest flowers,
When my stay on earth must end.
Rather, I would have the kindest word,
and a smile that I can see,
Than flattery when my heart is stilled,
And this life has ceased to be.
Bring me all the flowers today,
Whether white or pink or red,
I'd rather have one blossom now,
Than a truckload when I'm dead.
Groom name: Grover Shannon
Groom race or color (W):
Groom age: 20 years
Groom birth year: 1892
Groom birth place: Indiana
Bride name: Vera Fern Coleman
Bride race or color (W):
Bride age: 18 years
Bride birth year: 1894
Bride birth place: Indiana
Marriage date: 05 Jun 1912
Marriage place: Hillsdale, Hillsdale, Michigan
Father of groom name: Samuel Shannon
Mother of groom name: Martha Toler
Father of bride name: Jacob W Coleman
Mother of bride name: Sarah Yant
Film number: 2342696
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209156
Image number: 593
Reference number: v 2 p 225 rn 7468
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
SHANNON FAMILY REUNIONS
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; August 13, 1917
SHANNON FAMILY REUNION
The annual reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, Aug. 12 in Mayhew's grove with a large attendance from far and near. The usual program of entertainment and business was followed and at noon a bountiful picnic luncheon was served. Mrs. Victoria Shirey gave the address of the day. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. W. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Shannon and family, MR. and MRS. G. SHANNON and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Shannon and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson and family, Miss Myrtle Shannon, Miss Hazel Smitley, Messrs. Harry and Alton Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayhew, Mr. and Mrs. (Ethel) W. Hall and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wealer, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wright and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Shirey and family and Master George Shirey.
IDs:
Mrs. Victoria Shirey = Victoria Shannon, d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman. Divorced from George Washington Shirey 1903.
S. P. Shannon is Samuel P. Shannon, s/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
W. Shannon is William son of Boyd & Caroline Shannon,
P. F. Shannon is Preston F. Shannon s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler,
G. Shannon is GROVER Shannon (son of Samuel P. Shannon) and family wife VERA FERN and daughter MILDRED.
Raleigh Shannon is s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. A. J. Johnson is Florence Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Miss Myrtle Shannon is Martha Myrtle Shannon d/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Messrs. Harry & Alton Shannon are s/o Samuel Shannon & Martha Toler
Mrs. C. W. Nelson is Roxy Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. Joseph Mayhew is Clara Shannon d/o Boyd Shannon & Caroline Zimmerman
Mrs. W. Hall is Ethel Mayhew, d/o Joseph Mayhew & Clara Shannon
Mrs. D. A. Wright is Victoria Shirey, d/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Mr. C. J. Shirey is Charles Shirey s/o George Shirey & Victoria Shannon
Master George Shirey is son of George Washington Shirey Sr. and wife Victoria (Shannon), Divorced 1903 so he is not at this function. Master refers to child.
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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN) August 13, 1918
SHANNON REUNION
The reunion of the Shannon family was held Sunday, August 11, at Mayhew's grove. Games were played and patriotic songs sung and two addresses were given by Mrs. Victoria Shirey and Samuel Shannon. Those present included:
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon and children, Mary, Harry and Alton;
Mrs. Victoria Shirey,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mayhew,
Preston Shannon,
Albin Johnson,
Charles Shirey,
David Wright,
Alvin Shirey,
Charles Nelson,
Ward Hall,
Boyd Shannon,
William Shannon,
William Wedler,
Mrs. Maria Johnson,
the Misses Esther Shannon, Thelma Johnson, MILDRED SHANNON (6 YRS.), Violet and Jessie Shirey, Mildred Wright, Leda Arden and Elenor Washburn,
Samuel and Harold Shannon,
Harry and George Shirey,
Ward, Jr.,
Jo and Orville Hall,
Donald Washburn and
Ralph Vance.
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