William Henry Shannon

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]