Mary Seymour
F, b. 14 March 1922
- Mary Seymour was born on 14 March 1922 in Merritts Creek (Taylors Siding), Crows Nest, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin.
- At the age of 19 years, 8 months and 1 day, Mary Seymour married Victor Cecil Clarence Perina, son of Heinrich (Henry) Perina and Ada Alice Maud Loveday, on 15 November 1941 in Queensland.
Winsome Freda Seymour
F, b. 23 September 1916, d. 31 March 1974
- Winsome Freda Seymour was born on 23 September 1916 in Merritts Creek (Taylors Siding), Crows Nest, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin.
- Winsome Freda Seymour married Arthur Donald Plant, son of Alfred James Plant and Margaret Hope, circa 1942.
- Winsome Freda Seymour died on 31 March 1974 in Queensland at age 57.
- Winsome was buried on 2 April 1974 in Cabarlah Cemetery.
Leonard George Shadbolt
M, b. 30 April 1922, d. 12 March 1991
- Charts: Descendants of John Burgess
- Leonard George Shadbolt was born on 30 April 1922.
- He was the son of William Franklin Shadbolt and Ethel May Butler.
- Leonard George Shadbolt died on 12 March 1991 in Hobart, Tasmania, at age 68.
William Franklin Shadbolt
M, b. circa 1895
- Charts: Descendants of John Burgess
- William Franklin Shadbolt was born circa 1895.
- William Franklin Shadbolt married Ethel May Butler, daughter of Josiah Butler and Eliza Burgess, in 1921.
Child of William Franklin Shadbolt and Ethel May Butler
- Leonard George Shadbolt b. 30 April 1922, d. 12 March 1991
Alfred (Ernest) Shafer
M, b. 1886, d. September 1950
- Alfred (Ernest) Shafer was also known as Ernest Alfred Birrer.
- He was born in 1886 in Queensland. Alfred or Ernest was born after his father's death. When his mother married Adolp BIRRER, Ernest took the BIRRER surname.
- He was the son of Friedrich Shafer and Esther Tedford.
- At the age of 24 years, Alfred (Ernest) Shafer married Henrietta (Ettie) Burke, daughter of Edward (Ned) Burke and Catherine Smith, in 1910 in St Matthew's Catholic Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland. Ernest was a carpenter and painter. He built their first home in Crow's Nest.
- Alfred (Ernest) Shafer and Henrietta (Ettie) Burke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Alfred was a carpenter.
- Alfred (Ernest) Shafer died in September 1950 in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Alfred was buried on 16 September 1950 in Lutwyche Cemetery.
Children of Alfred (Ernest) Shafer and Henrietta (Ettie) Burke
- Eileen Mary Birrer b. 1910, d. 26 May 1919
- Kathleen (Erin) Birrer b. 1914
- Patricia May Birrer b. 1923, d. 1984
- Theresa Birrer b. 1926, d. 12 October 1975
Charles Friedrick Shafer
M, b. 1830
- Charles Friedrick Shafer was born in 1830.
- Charles Friedrick Shafer married Mary Sorence circa 1850.
Child of Charles Friedrick Shafer and Mary Sorence
- Friedrich Shafer+ b. 1851, d. before 1885
Friedrich Shafer
M, b. 1851, d. before 1885
- Friedrich Shafer was also known as Frederick.
- He was born in 1851 in Wurtenburg, Germany.
- He was the son of Charles Friedrick Shafer and Mary Sorence.
- At the age of 30 years, Friedrich Shafer married Esther Tedford, daughter of William Tedford and Margaret McGee, on 3 December 1881 in St Matthew's Church, Toowoomba, Queensland. Esther was a 24 year old spinster born Toowoomba, living at Spring Creek, the daughter of William TEDFORD, a farmer and Margaret MCGEE. Frederick was a 30 year old farmer of Spring Creek, born Wurtenburg, Germany, the son of Charles Frederick SCHAFER, a tinsmith and Mary SORENCE. Witnesses to the marriage were Herbert Augustus SHUM and Margaret SHUM.
- Friedrich Shafer died before 1885 in Queensland. A son, Alfred Ernest SCHAFER/SHAFER/BIRRER was born in 1866.
Children of Friedrich Shafer and Esther Tedford
- Mary Shafer+ b. 1883, d. 1953
- Alfred (Ernest) Shafer+ b. 1886, d. September 1950
Mary Shafer
F, b. 1883, d. 1953
- Mary Shafer was born in 1883 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Friedrich Shafer and Esther Tedford.
- At the age of 22 years, Mary Shafer married Thomas Henry Peters in 1905 in Queensland.
- Mary Shafer died in 1953 in Queensland.
Children of Mary Shafer and Thomas Henry Peters
- Elizabeth Esther Peters b. 1906
- Grace Mary Peters b. 1908
Caroline Elizabeth Shannon
F, b. 4 October 1895, d. 1 September 1988
- Caroline Elizabeth Shannon was born on 4 October 1895 in Mt Pleasant, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal.
- At the age of 31 years, Caroline Elizabeth Shannon married Edwin John Horton Pearce, son of Edwin John Pearce and Ann Horton, in 1927 in Queensland.
- Caroline Elizabeth Shannon and Edwin John Horton Pearce appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Merritts Creek. Edwin was a labourer.
- On 18 September 1958,her husband, Edwin John Horton Pearce died in Queensland.
- Caroline Elizabeth Shannon died on 1 September 1988 at age 92.
- Caroline was buried on 2 September 1988 in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00E-0015.
Cecil Thomas Shannon
M, b. 24 November 1914, d. 9 February 1992
- Cecil Thomas Shannon was born on 24 November 1914 in Crow's Nest.
- He was the son of Thomas John Shannon and Ada Alice Maud Owen.
- Cecil Thomas Shannon enlisted in the Australian Army on 31 May 1942 in Crow's Nest. Cecil was living at Ravensbourne at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father Thomas. He was discharged on 9 Aug 1944 with the rank of Private in the 7th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.
- Cecil purchased a 25 acre property belonging to Mr Campbell at Cabarlah and donated it to the Presbyterian Church as a memorial to his forebares particularly his father Thomas John Shannon. It was named Shannon Memorial Park and was opened by the church on 3 April 1954. Cecil financed his purchase from profits he made from his Shannon's Chips vans which visited almost every country show in Queensland and northern NSW. Cecil was awarded a Order of Australia for his contribution to the Carnimval of Flowers.
- Cecil Thomas Shannon died on 9 February 1992 at age 77.
- Cecil was buried on 11 February 1992 in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00E-0024.
Clarence Victor Shannon
M, b. 1923, d. 13 July 1985
- Clarence Victor Shannon was born in 1923.
- He was the son of Thomas John Shannon and Ada Alice Maud Owen.
- Clarence Victor Shannon died on 13 July 1985.
- Clarence was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00E-0025.
David Shannon
M, b. circa 1860, d. 1864
- David Shannon was born circa 1860.
- He was the son of David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack.
- David Shannon immigrated in 1864 with David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack. David and Jemima immigrated with their children Martha, Thomas and David who died on the voyage.
- David Shannon died in 1864 at sea.
David Henry Shannon
M, b. 1883, d. 1958
- Timber Industry: Other Timber Workers
- David Henry Shannon was born in 1883 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal.
- David Henry Shannon appeared on the Electoral Roll with Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal in 1930 in Merritts Creek. Thomas was a farmer. Sons George and William were also a farmers. Daughter Lillian carried out home duties, son David was a teamster and son Stanley a dairyman.
- David Henry Shannon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Merritts Creek. He was a teamster.
- David Henry Shannon died in 1958 in Queensland.
David Park Shannon
M, b. 1833, d. 8 December 1895
- David Park Shannon was born in 1833. He was the son of Bernard Shannon and Martha Park.
- David Park Shannon married Jemima McCormack circa 1855.
- David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack immigrated in 1864. David and Jemima immigrated with their children Martha, Thomas and David who died on the voyage.
- On 22 June 1871,David Park Shannon's son, George Shannon was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
- David Park Shannon died on 8 December 1895 in Queensland.
- David was buried on 10 December 1895 in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00A-0021.
Children of David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack
- Martha Shannon+ b. 1857, d. 8 December 1931
- Thomas Shannon+ b. 12 October 1859, d. 1942
- David Shannon b. circa 1860, d. 1864
- George Shannon b. 1865, d. 21 June 1871
- John Shannon+ b. 10 October 1868, d. 28 January 1942
- David Park Shannon b. 1869, d. 3 March 1896
David Park Shannon
M, b. 1869, d. 3 March 1896
- David Park Shannon was born in 1869 in Queensland.
- He was the son of David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack.
- At the age of 27 years, David Park Shannon married Ellen Burnett in 1896 in Queensland.
- David Park Shannon died on 3 March 1896 in Queensland.
- David was buried on 5 March 1896 in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00A-0023.
Edward David Shannon
M, b. 1893, d. 1951
- Edward David Shannon was born in 1893 in Queensland.
- He was the son of John Shannon and Elizabeth Ann Maguire.
- At the age of 24 years, Edward David Shannon married Ann Pearce, daughter of Edwin John Pearce and Ann Horton, in 1917 in Queensland.
- Edward David Shannon and Ann Pearce appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Whichello. Edward was a farmer.
- Edward David Shannon died in 1951 in Queensland.
Elizabeth Ann Shannon
F, b. 1899
- Elizabeth Ann Shannon was born in 1899 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Shannon and Elizabeth Ann Maguire.
- At the age of 22 years, Elizabeth Ann Shannon married Arthur Pearce, son of Edwin John Pearce and Ann Horton, in 1921 in Queensland.
- Elizabeth Ann Shannon and Arthur Pearce appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Pechey. Arthur was a storekeeper.
Enid (Maisie) Shannon
F, b. 12 November 1927, d. 19 February 2007
- Enid (Maisie) Shannon was born on 12 November 1927.
- She was the daughter of Thomas John Shannon and Ada Alice Maud Owen.
- Enid (Maisie) Shannon married Robert Horrex, son of Carman Thomas Horrex and Catherine Louise Vietheer, circa 1948. They settled in Ravensbourne.
- Enid (Maisie) Shannon died on 19 February 2007 at age 79.
- Enid was buried on 22 February 2007 in Cabarlah Cemetery.
Eveline Ethel Shannon
F, b. 1907
- Eveline Ethel Shannon was born in 1907 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Shannon and Elizabeth Ann Maguire.
- At the age of 31 years, Eveline Ethel Shannon married John Roy Douglas in 1938 in Queensland.
George Shannon
M, b. 1865, d. 21 June 1871
- George Shannon was born in 1865 in Queensland.
- He was the son of David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack.
- George Shannon died on 21 June 1871 in Queensland.
- George was buried on 22 June 1871 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
George Shannon
M, b. 9 April 1891, d. 27 February 1950
- George Shannon was born on 9 April 1891 in Mt Pleasant.
- He was the son of Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal.
- At the age of 41 years, George Shannon married Frances May Lillian Cook in 1933 in Queensland.
- George Shannon died on 27 February 1950 at age 58.
- George was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00C-0026.
Gladys Shannon
F, b. 1905
- Gladys Shannon was born in 1905 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Shannon and Elizabeth Ann Maguire.
- At the age of 22 years, Gladys Shannon married George Jameson, son of Henry Jameson and Sarah Ann Jobson, in 1927 in Queensland.
- In 1942,her husband, George Jameson died in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Gladys Shannon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pechey. She carried out home duties.
Jemima Shannon
F, b. 1896
- Jemima Shannon was born in 1896 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Shannon and Elizabeth Ann Maguire.
- At the age of 25 years, Jemima Shannon married Neville Ralph Lawton in 1921 in Queensland.
John Shannon
M, b. 10 October 1868, d. 28 January 1942
- John Shannon was born on 10 October 1868.
- He was the son of David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack.
- At the age of 20 years, John Shannon married Elizabeth Ann Maguire, daughter of Edward Maguire and Hannah Colcough, in 1889 in Queensland.
- John Shannon and Elizabeth Ann Maguire appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. John was a farmer. His mother Jemima was also living at Douglas perhaps with John and Elizabeth.
- John Shannon died on 28 January 1942 in Queensland at age 73.
- John was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00C-0013.
Children of John Shannon and Elizabeth Ann Maguire
- Edward David Shannon+ b. 1893, d. 1951
- Jemima Shannon b. 1896
- Elizabeth Ann Shannon b. 1899
- Gladys Shannon b. 1905
- Eveline Ethel Shannon b. 1907
Lillian Maud Shannon
F, b. 17 February 1904, d. 27 July 1989
- Lillian Maud Shannon was born on 17 February 1904 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal.
- On 14 February 1925 the Merritt's creek Presbyterian Church, located in the corner of Thomas Shannon's property was opened. Thomas' sister Lilly played the organ for 50 years. Lucy French, a foundation member of the Crow's Nest Church attened services at Merritt Creek on her 100th birthday.
- Lillian Maud Shannon appeared on the Electoral Roll with Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal in 1930 in Merritts Creek. Thomas was a farmer. Sons George and William were also a farmers. Daughter Lillian carried out home duties, son David was a teamster and son Stanley a dairyman.
- Lillian Maud Shannon died on 27 July 1989 at age 85.
- Lillian was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00F-0027.
Marion Ita Shannon
F, b. 5 January 1912, d. 10 July 1995
- Marion Ita Shannon was born on 5 January 1912 in Brisbane, Queensland. She was the daughter of Edward Michael Shannon and Marion Cashman.
- Marion Ita Shannon married Norman Vincent Skelly, son of Bernard Michael Skelly and Elizabeth Lily Fox, circa 1946.
- In 1976,her husband, Norman Vincent Skelly died in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Marion Ita Shannon died on 10 July 1995 at age 83.
- Marion was buried on 12 July 1995 in Nudgee Cemetery. OL-0884.
Martha Shannon
F, b. 1857, d. 8 December 1931
- Martha Shannon was born in 1857.
- She was the daughter of David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack.
- Martha Shannon immigrated in 1864 with David Park Shannon and Jemima McCormack. David and Jemima immigrated with their children Martha, Thomas and David who died on the voyage.
- At the age of 23 years, Martha Shannon married Peter Andrew Parker in 1880 in Queensland.
- Martha Shannon and Peter Andrew Parker appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. Peter Senior was a farmer. Their son Peter was also living at Plainby. He was a labourer.
- On 1 June 1923,her husband, Peter Andrew Parker died in Queensland.
- Martha Shannon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Woodlands, Djuan. Martha carried out home duties as did her daughters Martha and Mary. Son James was a farmer and son Peter a labourer.
- Martha Shannon died on 8 December 1931 in Queensland.
- Martha was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
- The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Peter & Martha's names were amongst them.
Children of Martha Shannon and Peter Andrew Parker
- Peter Andrew Parker b. 1881, d. 1958
- Jemima Parker+ b. 1882, d. 1962
- Margaret Parker+ b. 1884, d. April 1972
- David Shannon Parker b. 1885, d. 1976
- Thomas Parker b. 1887, d. 1968
- John Parker b. 1888, d. 1889
- John Parker b. 1889, d. 1971
- Martha Parker b. 1890, d. 1891
- James Parker b. 1891
- Martha Parker b. 1893, d. 13 July 1978
- Mary Parker b. 1896, d. 23 May 1968
Martha Ann Shannon
F, b. 1889, d. 3 June 1969
- Martha Ann Shannon was born in 1889 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal.
- At the age of 22 years, Martha Ann Shannon married Charles Benjamin (Ben) Pearce, son of Edwin John Pearce and Ann Horton, in 1911 in Queensland.
- Martha Ann Shannon and Charles Benjamin (Ben) Pearce appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Pechey. Charles was a farmer.
- On 17 September 1968,her husband, Charles Benjamin (Ben) Pearce died in Queensland.
- Martha Ann Shannon died on 3 June 1969 in Queensland.
- Martha was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00F-0018.
Child of Martha Ann Shannon and Charles Benjamin (Ben) Pearce
- Ronald George Pearce b. 1914, d. 28 June 1975
Martha Ann Shannon
F, b. 22 April 1886, d. 10 July 1888
- Martha Ann Shannon was born on 22 April 1886 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal.
- Martha Ann Shannon died on 10 July 1888 in Queensland at age 2.
Mary Jemma Shannon
F, b. 3 December 1884, d. 1976
- Mary Jemma Shannon was born on 3 December 1884 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Shannon and Caroline Elizabeth Saal.
- At the age of 21 years, Mary Jemma Shannon married John Case, son of William Joseph Case and Mary Davies, in 1906 in Queensland.
- Mary Jemma Shannon and John Case appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1930 living at Ravensbourne. John was a farmer.
- In 1936,her husband, John Case died in Queensland.
- Mary Jemma Shannon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Ravensbourne. She carried out home duties.
- Mary Jemma Shannon died in 1976 in Queensland.
- Mary was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00C-0025.
Children of Mary Jemma Shannon and John Case
- Eric Case b. 1907
- Thomas William Case b. 1910
- Edith Mary Case b. 1915, d. 31 January 2005