Susannah Seward

• Charts: Descendants of John Burgess

• Susannah Seward was born on 23 February 1811 in Chiselborough, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Seward and Elizabeth Langdon.
• Susannah Seward was baptized on 10 March 1811 in Chiselborough, Somerset.
• At the age of 24 years, 4 months and 21 days, Susannah Seward married Edward Langton on 14 July 1835 in Chiselborough, Somerset. There were 7 children.

Thomas Seward

• Thomas Seward was born in 1841 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
• At the age of 21 years, Thomas Seward married Mary Langdon, daughter of George Langdon and Hannah Hockey, on 19 April 1862 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
• Thomas Seward and Mary Langdon appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Cat Street, Chiselborough, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 40 year old labourer living with his wife Mary and children Frank 17 a labourer; Annie 15 a servant; James 13; Benjamin 11; Flora 8; Lucy 5 and Frederick 2 all born Chiselborough. Livng with them is a Mark LANGDON an unmarried 53 year old labourer, a relative born Chiselborough.
  
  

Annie Sewell

• Annie Sewell was also known as Margaret Ann.
• She was born in 1870 in Bathurst, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of Daniel Joseph S Sewell and Margaret Cash.
• At the age of 38 years, Annie Sewell married George Heiss, son of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp, in 1908 in Sydney.
• Annie Sewell and George Heiss appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Richmond District, New South Wales.
• Annie Sewell died in 1953 in Singleton, New South Wales.

Daniel Joseph S Sewell

• Daniel Joseph S Sewell was born circa 1840.
• Daniel Joseph S Sewell married Margaret Cash in 1861 in Bathurst, New South Wales.

Greville Francis (Frank) Sexton

• Greville Francis (Frank) Sexton was born on 6 December 1883 in Eton Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
• He was the son of Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie.
• Greville Francis (Frank) Sexton appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie in 1908 in Little John Street, Toowoomba. Joseph was a carpenter and Theresa carried out home duties.
  Son Frank was a plumber and son Joseph a labourer.
  
• At the age of 25 years, Greville Francis (Frank) Sexton married Agnes Lansdell in 1909 in Queensland. She was the daughter of William Lansdell and Bridget Hancock. Agmes died on 21 March 1920 and is buried in the Roma Cemetery.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1916 living at James Street West, Toowoomba. He was a carpenter.
  
• At the age of 37 years, Greville Francis (Frank) Sexton married Catherine Winnifred Sheils, the daughter of John Sheils and Margaret Smith in 1921 in Queensland. She died on 24 Sep 1971 and is buried in the Roma Cemetery.
  
• Greville Francis (Frank) Sexton died on 15 August 1951 in Roma, Queensland, at age 67. He died in the hospital and lived at Hawthorne Street Roma. He had conducted a plumbing business in Roma for over 30 years.

Henry Patrick Sexton

• Henry Patrick Sexton was born on 24 March 1893 in Toowoomba, Queensland. He was a twin to William Joseph.
• He was the son of Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie.
• Henry Patrick Sexton enlisted in the AIF, 47 Battalion on 23 October 1916 in Toowoomba. He was a 23 year, 7 month old carpenter born Toowoomba and gave his next of kin as his father Joseph Sexton of Millmerran. He was taken prisioner of war in France on 5 Apr 1918 and returned to England on 22 Nov 1918. He was discharged from the service on 31 May 1919.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Teresa Gillespie and Joseph Sexton in 1922 in Millmerran. Joseph was a carpenter and William a labourer. Joseph's son Henry was also a labourer. Theresa gave her address as Pittsworth. The rest of the family still had Millmeran as their address and most likely had not updated their addresses on the roll.
  
• Henry Patrick Sexton appeared on the Electoral Roll with Teresa Gillespie and Joseph Sexton in 1925 in Pittsworth. Joseph was a labourer and their son Henry a labourer.
  
• At the age of 32 years, Henry Patrick Sexton married an unknown person in 1926 in Brisbane, Queensland. Edith Bolton.
• Henry Patrick Sexton died in 1962 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Hester May Sexton

• Hester May Sexton was born on 8 March 1887 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie.
• Hester was buried on 1 December 1887 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC1-006-0026.
• Hester May Sexton died on 1 December 1887 in Queensland.

Joseph Sexton

• Joseph Sexton was born in 1853 in New Zealand. He was the son of William Sexton (c 1811-1865) and Mary Wilson (1812-1864.)
  
• At the age of 22 years, Joseph Sexton married Teresa Gillespie on 26 September 1875 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• On 15 January 1876 his name was amongst the employees of Cecil Plains Station who donated to the Toowoomba Hospital appeal. Joe gave 5/-.
  
• In April 1879, Joseph was possibly living on Mr Nunn's selection at Cooyar. He is mentioned in a newspaper article, the writer stating " a marked tree-line to Crow's Nest, a distance from Nanango of fifty miles, which we easily accomplished in two days, camping on Tuesday at Munn's [Nunn's] selection, under the hospitable roof of Mr. Joseph Sexton, who showed us the place where the poor fellow Franks -who was found alive after being lost thirteen days in the bush— was discovered.
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• Joseph Sexton selected land - at Emu Creek Portion 34, Parish of Djuan - 160 acres. He paid the first year's annual rent of £4 and a survey fee of £6/1-. His property was inspected on 10 Sep 1889 by Alex Gorring, Bailiff of Crown Lands. At that time the improvements included a three room slat wall cottage with an iron roof to the value of £40; a kitchen garden (paled in): a horse paddock , stockyard and buggy shed; and clearing around the home worth a total of £20. His fencing was worth another £35 - a total value of £95. His neighbours Michael Miller and William Madden swore on 22 July 1889 that he had lived on the selection for the last five years. The Deed of Grant for the property was issued on 5 April 1891
  on 5 June 1884.
  
  

  Map showing Portion 34, Parish of Djuan - selected by Joseph Sexton
• On 11 October 1884 The Darling Downs Gazette published a list of men who had proved their qualifications for registration in the Electoral District of Stanley, for the portion within the police district of Crow's Nest. Joseph Sexton, living at Emu Creek was amongst them.
  
• On 1 December 1887,Joseph Sexton's daughter, Hester May Sexton was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC1-006-0026.
• On 28 April 1890 Joseph put a request to the Highfields Divisional Board " From Joseph Sexton asking the Board to compensate him for the loss sustained through the flood washing away some of his work at the crossing of Emu Creek near Parton's. — It was decided that the request could not be complied with."
  
• Joseph Sexton's daughter Mary Jane Sexton, aged 20 was referred to as living at Emu Creek in an article published by the Darling Downs Gazette on 17 October 1896.
  ; The Darling Downs Gazette published an article referring to a dance held at Crow's Nest. Mary Jane was amongst the attendees. The article read:- "The first extended night's dance under the auspices of the Crow's Nest Quadrille Assembly took place Thursday night, and was a great success. About eighty people were present, the majority of the fair sex coming a long way to be present. The costumes worn by the ladies were greatly admired.
  Among those present were noticed : Miss Brown (Crow's Nest), pink silk bodice and black skirt; Misses Lalor (2) were neatly attired in pale blue; Miss Brady (Merritt's Creek), cream and navy blue; Mrs. Burke, black relieved with cardinal; Miss Connoly (Merritt's Creek), looked charming in white; Miss C. Connoly white and pink ; Miss Duff, blue and white; Misses Gleeson (2), (Crow's Nest) attired neatly in white with black bows; Mrs. J. Gleeson (Crow's Nest), brown and pink; Miss Hanrahan black and cream ; Miss Hayes (Crow's Nest), cream blouse and black skirt: Miss Hayden, salmon pink nun's veiling trimmed with pink ; Miss Lovelock peacock green costume with cream ; Miss McCarthy, black fingered serge and pale blue bodice; Mrs. Matthews, grey silk with cardinal, black skirt ; Miss McCarthy, while pongee muslin; Miss ODea cashmere with cream ribbon ; Miss Purtell, salmon pink pongee blouse, while silk skirt ; Miss Sexton (Emu Creek), white silk blouse with black skirt; Miss Woodward (Toowoomba), black serge skirt, white blouse with pile blue facings."
  
• In April 1897 Joseph requested from the Highfields Divisional Board that the road leading to his selection at Emu Creek be cleared. The matter was held over.
  
• Around 1900, Joseph sold his property to John Barns, another selector of Crow's Nest and moved to Toowoomba. John Barnes later sold the property to Joseph's old neighbour, John Maddern.
• In 1901 Joseph's allotment in Djuan township was valued at £30.
  
• On 11 December 1901,Joseph Sexton's son, Leslie Augustine Sexton was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC1-006-0026.
• Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Eva Street, Toowoomba. Joseph was a carpenter. Their daughter Mary Jane lived with them.
  
• Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Little John Street, Toowoomba. Joseph was a carpenter and Theresa carried out home duties.
  Son Frank was a plumber and son Joseph a labourer.
  
• Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1912 living at Bora Creek, Millmerran. Joseph was a farmer.
• In March 1912 Joseph was nominated as a candidate for the Pittsworth Council elections.
• Joseph Sexton was listed as the next of kin of Henry Patrick Sexton when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 October 1916 in Toowoomba. He was a 23 year, 7 month old carpenter born Toowoomba and gave his next of kin as his father Joseph Sexton of Millmerran. He was taken prisioner of war in France on 5 Apr 1918 and returned to England on 22 Nov 1918. He was discharged from the service on 31 May 1919.
  
• Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1917 living at Millmerran. Joseph was a carpenter. Their son Joseph was a labourer.
  
• On 18 October 1918 The Darling Downs Gazette reported " Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sexton, of Millmerran have received a communication from their soldier son (Henry) who is a prisoner of war somewhere in Germany. He writes in good spirit, and tells his people not to worry as at time of writing he was well and not doing too badly. The letter bore date 11th June last and promised that if allowed he would follow up with others. This is the first, communication from their son since he was officially reported to he prisonered and naturally the parents are quite pleased for they were getting anxious as to his fate."
  
• On 29 March 1919 Joseph lost a finger. The Brisbane Courier reported " Mr. Joseph Sexton was setting a dog trap on Tuesday in one of his paddocks, and had placed a loaded shot gun on the ground, when something caused it to explode. The shot struck his left hand, blowing off one of his fingers, and causing other severe injuries to the hand. Distiict Ambulance officer Knight rendered first aid, and conveyed him to the Toowoomba Hospital."
  
• Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1922 living at Millmerran. Joseph was a carpenter and William a labourer. Joseph's son Henry was also a labourer. Theresa gave her address as Pittsworth. The rest of the family still had Millmeran as their address and most likely had not updated their addresses on the roll.
  
• Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Pittsworth. Joseph was a labourer and their son Henry a labourer.
  
• Joseph Sexton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Elizabeth Street, Millmerran. He was a carpenter.
  
• Joseph Sexton died on 28 October 1936 in Millmerran, Queensland.
• Joseph was buried on 29 October 1936 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC1-006-0026.
• On 29 June 1959.

Leslie Augustine Sexton

• Leslie Augustine Sexton was born on 7 July 1901 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie.
• Leslie Augustine Sexton died on 10 December 1901 in Queensland.
• Leslie was buried on 11 December 1901 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC1-006-0026.

Mary Jane Sexton

• Mary Jane Sexton was born on 8 March 1876 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie.
• On 17 October 1896 The Darling Downs Gazette published an article referring to a dance held at Crow's Nest. Mary Jane was amongst the attendees. The article read:- "The first extended night's dance under the auspices of the Crow's Nest Quadrille Assembly took place Thursday night, and was a great success. About eighty people were present, the majority of the fair sex coming a long way to be present. The costumes worn by the ladies were greatly admired.
  Among those present were noticed : Miss Brown (Crow's Nest), pink silk bodice and black skirt; Misses Lalor (2) were neatly attired in pale blue; Miss Brady (Merritt's Creek), cream and navy blue; Mrs. Burke, black relieved with cardinal; Miss Connoly (Merritt's Creek), looked charming in white; Miss C. Connoly white and pink ; Miss Duff, blue and white; Misses Gleeson (2), (Crow's Nest) attired neatly in white with black bows; Mrs. J. Gleeson (Crow's Nest), brown and pink; Miss Hanrahan black and cream ; Miss Hayes (Crow's Nest), cream blouse and black skirt: Miss Hayden, salmon pink nun's veiling trimmed with pink ; Miss Lovelock peacock green costume with cream ; Miss McCarthy, black fingered serge and pale blue bodice; Mrs. Matthews, grey silk with cardinal, black skirt ; Miss McCarthy, while pongee muslin; Miss ODea cashmere with cream ribbon ; Miss Purtell, salmon pink pongee blouse, while silk skirt ; Miss Sexton (Emu Creek), white silk blouse with black skirt; Miss Woodward (Toowoomba), black serge skirt, white blouse with pile blue facings."
  
• Mary Jane Sexton appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie in 1903 in Eva Street, Toowoomba. Joseph was a carpenter. Their daughter Mary Jane lived with them.
  
• At the age of 26 years, Mary Jane Sexton married James Henry Brinkler, the son of Thomas Brinkler and Clara Mills in 1903 in Queensland.
• Mary Jane Sexton died in July 1954 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 78.
• Mary was buried on 9 July 1954 in Balmoral Cemetery.

William Joseph Sexton

• William Joseph Sexton was born on 24 March 1893 in Toowoomba, Queensland. He was a twin to Henry Patrick.
• He was the son of Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie.
• William Joseph Sexton appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Sexton and Teresa Gillespie in 1917 in Millmerran. Joseph was a carpenter. Their son Joseph was a labourer.
  
• William Joseph Sexton appeared on the Electoral Roll with Teresa Gillespie and Joseph Sexton in 1922 in Millmerran. Joseph was a carpenter and William a labourer. Joseph's son Henry was also a labourer. Theresa gave her address as Pittsworth. The rest of the family still had Millmeran as their address and most likely had not updated their addresses on the roll.
  
• William Joseph Sexton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1928 living at Derby, Tasmania. William was a labourer.
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Derby, Tasmania. William was a miner.
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Dromedary. He was a labourer. A Lena Margaret Sexton also lived in Dromedary.

Ailsa Helen Seymour

• Ailsa Helen Seymour was born on 14 May 1918 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 20 years, 3 months and 6 days, Ailsa Helen Seymour married Allan Francis Stanley on 20 August 1938 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• Ailsa Helen Seymour died on 28 April 1999 in Middle Swan, Western Australia, at age 80.

Elizabeth Doreen Seymour

• Elizabeth Doreen Seymour was born on 3 December 1911 in Merritts Creek (Taylors Siding), Crows Nest, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin.
• Elizabeth Doreen Seymour appeared on the Electoral Roll with George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin in 1937 in "Valewood", Taylor's Siding. George was a farmer. Their son George was a labourer and daughter Doreen carried out home duties.
  
• At the age of 27 years, Elizabeth Doreen Seymour married Colin Vince Nothdurft, son of Heinrich Nothdurft and Jean Anthony, in 1939 in Queensland.
• Elizabeth Doreen Seymour died on 24 August 1998 at age 86.
• Elizabeth was buried on 27 August 1998 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW10-002-0043.

George Brabin Seymour

• George Brabin Seymour was born on 21 March 1909 in Crows Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin.
• George Brabin Seymour appeared on the Electoral Roll with George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin in 1937 in "Valewood", Taylor's Siding. George was a farmer. Their son George was a labourer and daughter Doreen carried out home duties.
  
• George Brabin Seymour died on 3 June 1956 in Mourt Isa, Queensland, at age 47.

George Robert Seymour

• George Robert Seymour was born on 15 September 1876 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. He was the son of George Seymour and Elizabeth McBroom.
  
• At the age of 31 years, 11 months and 6 days, George Robert Seymour married Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin on 21 August 1908 in Eurongilly, Junee, New South Wales.
• On 13 November 1910,his wife, Michael Quinn died in Queensland.
• George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at "Valewood", Taylor's Siding. George was a farmer. Their son George was a labourer and daughter Doreen carried out home duties.
  
• On 27 August 1954,his wife, Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin died in Queensland at age 71.
• George Robert Seymour died on 30 December 1962 in Queensland at age 86.
• George was buried on 31 December 1962 in Cabarlah Cemetery. CE1-00C-0019.

Irene May Seymour

• Irene May Seymour was born on 11 March 1913 in Merritts Creek (Taylors Siding), Crows Nest, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin.
• Irene May Seymour died on 16 July 1918 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 5.
• Irene was buried on 17 July 1918 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Jean Hamilton Seymour

• Jean Hamilton Seymour was born on 18 November 1914 in Merritts Creek (Taylors Siding), Crows Nest, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of George Robert Seymour and Lizzie Victoria Mayfield Brabin.
• Jean Hamilton Seymour died on 2 October 2005 in Dalby, Queensland, at age 90.

Margaret Winifred Seymour

• Margaret Winifred Seymour was born on 22 June 1910 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 24 years, Margaret Winifred Seymour married Walter Henry Goodin in 1935 in Queensland.
• Margaret Winifred Seymour died in 1942 in Queensland.

Mary Seymour

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Alfred (Ernest) Shafer

• 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.

Charles Friedrick Shafer

• Charles Friedrick Shafer was born in 1830.
• Charles Friedrick Shafer married Mary Sorence circa 1850.

Friedrich Shafer

• 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.
  

Mary Shafer

• 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.

Caroline Elizabeth Shannon

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.