General Information

Birth
19 MAR 1835
Death
28 JAN 1878
Burial
Bethesda Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas

Notes

SHANNON, William Henry died January 24, 1878, was born March 19, 1835 in Washington County, Arkansas, the son of Isaac Shannon and Jemima Black. He was a Democrat, Mason and a Methodist.. He was a Captain in Gen. Stand Watie’s Command. He married Sarah Eveline Drake, daughter of Joseph Drake and his wife Margaret Fields of Illinois. The children are: Sam H. Shannon, Clyde, Arkansas; Fannie Bell Shannon (deceased); Ella May Shannon; Thomas Henry Shannon, Lincoln, Arkansas and Mrs. Sarah Lillian Pharr. [1911 Arkansas Confederate Census]

Death of Capt. Shannon - We are pained to learn from Postmaster McBride of Boonsboro, that Capt. William H. Shannon, an old and highly respected citizen of that township, died on Saturday morning last, of pneumonia. The deceased was buried on Sunday, and was followed to his grave by a large number of sorrowing friends. [Fayetteville Democrat 2/2/1878]

Tribute of Respect -At a regular meeting of Cane Hill Grange No. 202, held on the 18th of March, 1878, the following resolutions were reported and adopted:

Whereas, It has pleased an All-wise Providence to remove from our midst our esteemed friends and brothers, William Nunley and William H. Shannon, therefore be it resolved,

1st. That while we mourn our lose in losing the councils of brothers Nunley and Shannon in our order, we submit with Christian resignation to this decree of our Heavenly Master in removing our brothers from our midst, and it is due to their memory that proper resignation should be taken of their zeal and servi9ces as Patrons and worthy citizens of this community.

2nd. That in the deaths of brothers Nunley and Shannon, or order has lost zealous and useful members, and that we feel deep grief at their unexpected death, and all that knew them well will bear witness to their Christian qualities, and the manly impulses of their natures. But alas! There is left only to us the memory of their excellent advise and the zealous and manly deportment as brothers of our order.

3rd. That we sympathize with their bereaved families in their sad afflictions, and tender them our heartfelt condolence in this, their hour of distress.

4th That a copy of these Resolutions be tendered to the families of our deceased brothers in evidence of our friendship and brotherly regard for them.

(Signed) E.M. Evans, Chairman, Committee [Fayetteville Democrat 4/27/1878]

Parents

Isaac Shannon
- Father
1799 - 1865
Birth
1799
Kentucky
Death
1865
Grayson, Texas
Jamima Black
- Mother
1804 - 1890
Birth
10 SEP 1804
South Carolina
Death
22 OCT 1890
Washington County, Arkansas
Burial
Bethesda Cemetery, Washinton County, Morrow, Arkansas

Spouses

Sarah Evaline Drake
- Wife
1842 - 1907
Birth
1842
Sevier County, Tennessee
Death
17 APR 1907
Arkansas
Burial
Bethesda Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas

Children

Thomas Henry Shannon
- Son
1870 - 1960
Birth
25 MAR 1870
Cane Hill, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
17 FEB 1960
Burial
18 FEB 1960
Bethesda Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas
Sarah Evaline "Lillie" Shannon
- Daughter
1874 - 1955
Birth
MAY 1874
Death
1955
Burial
Bethesda Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas
William Henry Shannon
- Son
1860 - 1940
Birth
2 SEP 1860
January 9, 1940
Death
9 JAN 1940
Clyde, Washington County, Arkansas
Burial
12 JAN 1940
Bethesda Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas
Ella Shannon
- Daughter
1865 - 1954
Birth
1 SEP 1865
Texas
Death
15 SEP 1954
Lincoln, Washington County, Arkansas
Burial
Bethesda Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas
Eva Elizabeth Shannon
- Daughter
1873 - 1953
Birth
25 MAY 1873
Arkansas
Death
16 MAR 1953
Burial
Bethesda Cemetery, Washington County, Morrow, Arkansas
Henry Leonard Shannon
- Son
1895 - 1970
Birth
24 DEC 1895
Cane Hill, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
7 OCT 1970
Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas
Burial
9 OCT 1970
Oak Grove Cemetery, Washington County, Stilwell, Oklahoma