Sarah Shanley1,2

( - 13 Feb 1935)
Father*Richard Shanley3
Birth*County Claire, Ireland4 
Marriage*7 Feb 1895; St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland; Principal=Thomas Fitzgerald1,3 
Death*13 Feb 1935; Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland5 
Burial*St Mary's Church Cemetery, Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland5 

Family

Thomas Fitzgerald b. 21 Feb 1868, d. 18 Oct 1942
Children
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Noreen Lennon, "Fitzgerald family of the Steeple Road, Tieraclea, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland," e-mail messages to Walter E Fred, Jan - Mar 2012.
  2. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Sep 1900, Tieraclea, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Sep 1900, Tieraclea, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  3. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , marriage, Thomas Fitzgerald & Sarah Shanley, Tarbert, 7 Feb 1895. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , marriage, Thomas Fitzgerald & Sarah Shanley, Tarbert, 7 Feb 1895.
  4. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1901 Census of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Household Return (Form A), Tieraclea, Lower, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland, house 1, unknown repository.
  5. Cemetery Census of Kerry & Cork (1700-2014) online http://www.kerryburials.com , gravemaker photo; St Mary's Church Cemetery, Tarbert Ireland; Thomas & Sarah Shanley Fitzgerald; daughter Mary and son Maurice.

Agnes Shannon1

(circa 1863 - )
Birth*circa 1863; New York1 

Life's Events

(lodger) Census188021 Jun 1880; Northfield, Cook Co., Illinois; Jacob was a farmer.; Head of Family=Jacob Bodine, wife=Harriet Emily Bodine1

Citations

  1. Jacob Bodine household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northfield, Cook Co., Illinois, ED 227, sheet 27, lines 23-27, dwelling 244, household 252, 21 Jun 1880, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 May 2007.

David Shannon1

(circa 1793 - 1823)
Biography*Served as Andrew Jackson's Private Secretary
Acting Territorial Governor of Florida1 
Father*George Shannon1 b. 1759, d. 18 Jan 1803
Mother*Jane Milligan1
Birth*circa 17931 
Death*18231 

Citations

  1. Ohio Public Broadcasting Station, "Marker #7-7 Wilson Shannon 1802-1877 / Barnesville Shannon Family," dated viewed 2 Mar 2010, Remarkable Ohio, Marking Ohio's History online www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/remarkable_ohio.

Eliza Anna Shannon1,2,3,4,5,6

(29 Feb 1824 - 4 Jan 1889)
Name VariationAnn E. Bradfield7 
Father*Congressman Thomas Shannon1,3,5 b. 15 Nov 1786, d. 16 Mar 1843
Mother*Cassandra Anderson3,5 b. 1795, d. 14 Oct 1834
Birth*29 Feb 1824; Ohio8,5 
Marriage*25 May 1843; Belmont Co., Ohio; Principal=John Bradfield9,1,3,4,5,2 
Death*4 Jan 1889; Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio1,4,5 
Burial*XXLincoln Street Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio4 

Family

John Bradfield b. 23 Mar 1813, d. 10 Oct 1893
Children
Family BiographyBradfield Family
ChartsBRADFIELD, Joseph (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Hon. A.T. McKelvey, compiler, Belmont County, Ohio and Representative Citizens (Chicago Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1903), John Bradfield, page 323-4.
  2. Margaret Stapleton, "Joseph Bradfied (1777-1866)," Migrations.org - Bradfield, Joseph - Barnesville, OH online www.migrations.org.
  3. Centennial Souvenir, Historical and Pictorial Barnesville (1808-1908), Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library, 308 East Main Street, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio.
  4. Esther Weygandt Powell, Tombstone Inscriptions and Family Records of Belmont, Ohio, "977.193 V3p, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah" (n.p.: privately printed, 1969), page 193.
  5. Ancestor Charts, William Harvey Gibson Bradfield Pedigree submitted by Philip Bradfield in 1989 (viewed Sep 2000), Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library, 308 East Main Street, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio.
  6. John W. Bradfield, Ohio Certificate of Death Cuyahoga Co., Reg #8115, File #55002 (11 Oct 1921), FamilySearch Records Search, search.labs.familysearch.org.
  7. John Bradfield household, 1880 U.S. Census, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio, page 12, lines 8-14, dwelling 339, household 347, 23 Jun 1880, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 May 2007.
  8. John Bradfield household, 1860 U.S. Census, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio, page 14, lines 13-24, dwelling 99, household 95, 4 Jun 1860, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 May 2007.
  9. Ancestry.com, "Ohio Marriages 1801-1900, Belmont County (microfilm no. 0317290 - 0902149, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah)," online www.ancestry.com , John Bradfield and Eliza A. Shannon, Belmont Co., 25 May 1843 , Belmont County Courthouse Records, 1801-1900, St. Clairsville, Ohio,.
  10. Thomas Shannon Bradfield, Ohio Certificate of Death Belmont Co., Reg #101, File #29498 (5 May 1918), FamilySearch Records Search, search.labs.familysearch.org.
  11. George E. Bradfield, Ohio Certificate of Death Belmont Co., Reg #101, File #19589 (2 May 1921), FamilySearch Records Search, search.labs.familysearch.org.
  12. Hon. A.T. McKelvey, compiler, Belmont County, Ohio and Representative Citizens (Chicago Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1903).

George Shannon

(1759 - 18 Jan 1803)
Biography*Revolutionary War Veteran
Private, Capt James Young's company, 8th Battalion, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 
Birth*1759; Ireland1 
Marriage*1783; Principal=Jane Milligan1 
Burial*Friends Burial Ground, Warren Township, Belmont Co., Ohio; section 10 
Death*18 Jan 1803; Warren Twp, Belmont Co., Ohio1 

Family

Jane Milligan
Children

Citations

  1. Ancestor Charts, William Harvey Gibson Bradfield Pedigree submitted by Philip Bradfield in 1989 (viewed Sep 2000), Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library, 308 East Main Street, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio.
  2. Kevin Guy, "Oak Hill Cemetery (Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas) Memorial," dated 2000, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , Wilson Shannon, memorial 12050.
  3. Ohio Public Broadcasting Station, "Marker #7-7 Wilson Shannon 1802-1877 / Barnesville Shannon Family," dated viewed 2 Mar 2010, Remarkable Ohio, Marking Ohio's History online www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/remarkable_ohio.
  4. Wikipeida, "Wilson Shannon," dated 18 Jan 2010, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia online en.wikipedia.org.

George Shannon1

Marriage*Principal=Kathryn Richardson1 

Family

Kathryn Richardson
Child

Citations

  1. "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Velna Permelia Hilles, Calhoun Co., Michigan, This index is an electronic database of information compiled from a variety of sources including Family Records, Church Records, Civil Registration.

George F. Shannon1

(1787 - 30 Aug 1836)
Biography*Youngest Member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
U.S. District Attorney in Missouri
Kentucky Judge & Senator1,2,3 
Name VariationGeorge Shannon III3 
Name VariationPrivate George Shannon 
Father*George Shannon1 b. 1759, d. 18 Jan 1803
Mother*Jane Milligan1
Birth*17872 
Death*30 Aug 18362 
Burial*Massey Mill Cemetery, Palmyra, Marion Co., Missouri2 
FindaGrave*187912 
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Citations

  1. Kevin Guy, "Oak Hill Cemetery (Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas) Memorial," dated 2000, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , Wilson Shannon, memorial 12050.
  2. "Massey Mill Cemetery (Palmyra, Marion Co., Missouri) Memorial," dated 2000, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , George Shannon, memorial 18791.
  3. Ohio Public Broadcasting Station, "Marker #7-7 Wilson Shannon 1802-1877 / Barnesville Shannon Family," dated viewed 2 Mar 2010, Remarkable Ohio, Marking Ohio's History online www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/remarkable_ohio.

James Shannon1

(1791 - 1832)
Biography*U.S.Charge d'Affaires to the Federation of South America1,2 
Father*George Shannon1 b. 1759, d. 18 Jan 1803
Mother*Jane Milligan1
Birth*1791 
Death*1832 

Citations

  1. Kevin Guy, "Oak Hill Cemetery (Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas) Memorial," dated 2000, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , Wilson Shannon, memorial 12050.
  2. Ohio Public Broadcasting Station, "Marker #7-7 Wilson Shannon 1802-1877 / Barnesville Shannon Family," dated viewed 2 Mar 2010, Remarkable Ohio, Marking Ohio's History online www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/remarkable_ohio.

Congressman Thomas Shannon1

(15 Nov 1786 - 16 Mar 1843)
Biography*U.S. Congressman (1826-1827)
Member of Ohio State Senate (1829 & 1837-43)
Member of Ohio House of Representatives (1819-22 & 1824-25)
Leaf-Tobacco Merchant2,3,4 
Name VariationCaptain Thomas Shannon2 
Father*George Shannon1 b. 1759, d. 18 Jan 1803
Mother*Jane Milligan1
Birth*15 Nov 1786; Claysville, Washington Co, Pennsylvania1 
Marriage*12 Aug 1811; Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio; Principal=Cassandra Anderson1 
Death*16 Mar 1843; Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio1 
Burial*Green Mount Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio3 

Family

Cassandra Anderson b. 1795, d. 14 Oct 1834
Child

Biographical Notes

Bio Note*Born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, he attended public schools and moved to Ohio with his parents, who settled in Belmont County, Ohio in 1800. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and later moved to Barnesville in Belmont County in 1812 where he entered the mercantile business. During the War of 1812 served as captain of Belmont County Company in Colonel John Delong's regiment.

He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1819 to 1822 and again in 1824 and 1825. In 1826, he was elected as an Adams candidate to the 19th Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of David Jennings and served from December 4, 1826, to March 3, 1827.

He did not seek renomination in 1827, and returned to Barnesville, Ohio, where he became a leaf-tobacco merchant. He was elected to and served in the Ohio State Senate in 1829 and again from 1837 to 1843. He died in Barnesville, and is interred in Green Mount Cemetery.

Thomas Shannon is the brother of Wilson Shannon, former Governor of Ohio and Territorial Governor of Kansas Territory.

Wikipeida, Thomas P. Shannon (U.S. Representative), 20 Jan 20102 
FindaGrave*80831523 
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Citations

  1. Ancestor Charts, William Harvey Gibson Bradfield Pedigree submitted by Philip Bradfield in 1989 (viewed Sep 2000), Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library, 308 East Main Street, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio.
  2. Wikipeida, "Thomas Shannon (U.S. Representative)," dated 20 Jan 2010, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia online en.wikipedia.org.
  3. "K", "Green Mount Cemetery (Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio) Memorial," dated 2003, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , Thomas Shannon, memorial 8083152.
  4. Ohio Public Broadcasting Station, "Marker #7-7 Wilson Shannon 1802-1877 / Barnesville Shannon Family," dated viewed 2 Mar 2010, Remarkable Ohio, Marking Ohio's History online www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/remarkable_ohio.
  5. Hon. A.T. McKelvey, compiler, Belmont County, Ohio and Representative Citizens (Chicago Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1903), John Bradfield, page 323-4.
  6. Centennial Souvenir, Historical and Pictorial Barnesville (1808-1908), Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library, 308 East Main Street, Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio.

Velna Permelia Shannon1

(12 Aug 1888 - 24 Jan 1952)
Father*George Shannon1
Mother*Kathryn Richardson1
Birth*12 Aug 1888; Letchner, Sanborn Co., South Dakota1 
Marriage*29 Jan 1909; Sanborn Co., South Dakota; Groom=Howard Coale Hilles2 
Burial*24 Jan 1952; Gilson Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan1,3 
Death*24 Jan 1952; Batle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan1 

Family

Howard Coale Hilles b. 29 Jul 1880, d. 26 Apr 1950
Children
FindaGrave*402672404 
FindaGrave402672413 
ChartsFREDD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Velna Permelia Hilles, Calhoun Co., Michigan, This index is an electronic database of information compiled from a variety of sources including Family Records, Church Records, Civil Registration.
  2. Ancestry.com, "South Dakota Marriages, 1905-2013," online www.ancestry.com , Howard C Hillis & Velma Shannen [sic], Sanborn County, 29 Jan 1909 , South Dakota Department of Health, Pierre, South Dakota,.
  3. Find A Grave Index, online www.findagrave.com , Velna P. Hilles, Gilson Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, memorial 40267241, with gravemarker image, created by ambs (4 Aug 2009), viewed 15 Jun 2015.
  4. Find A Grave Index, online www.findagrave.com , Howard C. Hilles, Gilson Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, memorial 40267240, with gravemarker image, created by ambs (4 Aug 2009), viewed 15 Jun 2015.

Governor Wilson Shannon1

(24 Feb 1802 - 30 Aug 1877)
Biography*Ohio Governor
Second Kansas Territorial Governor
U.S. Congressman
U.S. Diplomat - Minister to Mexico
Belmont County Prosecutor
Led a group of miners to California during Gold Rush on 18491 
Father*George Shannon1 b. 1759, d. 18 Jan 1803
Mother*Jane Milligan1
Birth*24 Feb 1802; Mount Olivet, Belmont Co., Ohio1,2 
Marriage*30 Nov 1825; St. Clarisville, Belmont Co., Ohio; Presbyterian Church; Principal=Elizabeth Ellis3,1 
Marriage*Principal=Sarah Obsun4 
Death*30 Aug 1877; Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas1 
Burial*Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas2 

Family 1

Elizabeth Ellis

Family 2

Sarah Obsun b. 1816, d. 5 Jan 1881
FindaGrave*120502 
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Citations

  1. Wikipeida, "Wilson Shannon," dated 18 Jan 2010, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia online en.wikipedia.org.
  2. Kevin Guy, "Oak Hill Cemetery (Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas) Memorial," dated 2000, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , Wilson Shannon, memorial 12050.
  3. Belmont County Ohio Marriage Record, Wilson Shannon and Elizabeth Ellis,30 Nov 1825, vol 2, page 7 (1 Dec 1825), Belmont County Courthouse, 101 W. Main St, Saint Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio (FHL US/CAN 317291).
  4. Beverly, "Oak Hill Cemetery (Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas) Memorial," dated 2004, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , Sarah Obsun Shannon, memorial 8817317.

Alice H. Sharkey1

(16 Sep 1855 - 1 Jun 1933)
Photo*Courtesy of Timothy Gorman, "Gorman & Doepker Genealogies Website" (http://gormangenealogy.com/) 
Father*James Sharkey1 b. circa 1826, d. 19 Jan 1880
Mother*Alice Delaney1 b. circa 1829, d. 6 Nov 1885
Birth*16 Sep 1855; Howell, Livingston, Michigan1,2 
Marriage*4 Feb 1873; Lansing, Ingrahm Co., Michigan; Principal=Luther G. Gunn2 
Marriage*22 Jun 1878; Aurelius, Ingrahm Co., Michigan; Principal=Montrose Converse2 
Marriage*19 Mar 1904; Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; Principal=Orlanda Gunn1 
Death*1 Jun 1933; Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., California2 

Family 1

Luther G. Gunn b. circa Dec 1849, d. 24 May 1876
Child

Family 2

Montrose Converse b. circa 1853
Children

Family 3

Orlanda Gunn b. 16 Dec 1844, d. 29 Oct 1914
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Alice Sharkey Converse & Orlando Converse; Ingham County, 19 Mar 1904; viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  2. Timothy Gorman, "James C Sharkey Family Group," Gorman and Doepker Genealogies Website online http://www.gormangenealogy.com/ , Alice Sharkey Gunn Converse Family Group, viewed 2 Jan 2015.

Bridget Sharkey1

(1824 - 2 Dec 1900)
Biography*First Irish Girl in Conneaut Ohio2 
Father*Unknown Sharkey
Birth*1824; Ireland3 
Marriage*circa Nov 1850; Springfield, Pennsylvania; Principal=John Olson4 
Death*2 Dec 1900; Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio3 
Burial*4 Dec 1900; Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio2 

Family

John Olson b. circa 1831
Children
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. Married, Conneaut Reporter, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 14 Nov 1850, ACGS Researcher, May Colling, 20 Jul 05.
  2. Bridget Olson burial notice, Ashtabula Beacon-Record, Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 5 Dec 1900.
  3. "Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Bridget Olson, Conneaut, 2 Dec 1900; viewed 1 Jul 2013.
  4. Married, Conneaut Reporter, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 14 Nov 1850.
  5. John Olson household, 1860 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, page 116B, dwelling 12, family 12, 13 Aug 1870, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 25 Jul 2005.

Catherine Sharkey

(14 Jun 1861 - 16 Jun 1927)
Photo*Courtesy of Timothy Gorman, "Gorman & Doepker Genealogies Website" (http://gormangenealogy.com/) 
Name VariationKate Sharkey1 
Father*James Sharkey1 b. circa 1826, d. 19 Jan 1880
Mother*Alice Delaney1 b. circa 1829, d. 6 Nov 1885
Birth*14 Jun 1861; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan1,2 
Marriage*27 Nov 1889; Oakley, Saginaw Co., Michigan; St Michaels Catholic Church, Layton Corners, MI; Principal=William Gorman3,4 
Death*16 Jun 1927; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan2 
Burial*Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan5 

Family

William Gorman b. 9 Jan 1862, d. 30 Jul 1903
Children
FindaGrave*163051645 
Family BiographySharkey Family
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Citations

  1. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Mary Sharkey & William Gorman; Saginaw County, 27 Nov 1889; viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  2. "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Catherine Gorman, Lansing MI, 16 Jun 1927.
  3. Timothy Gorman, "James C Sharkey Family Group," Gorman and Doepker Genealogies Website online http://www.gormangenealogy.com/ , William & Catherine Sharkey Gorman Family Group, viewed 2 Jan 2015.
  4. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Catherine Sharkey & William Gorman; Saginaw County, 27 Nov 1889; viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  5. Find A Grave Index, online www.findagrave.com , Catherine Sharkey Gorman, Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, memorial 68915806, with gravemarker image, created by Timothy Gorman (24 Oct 2006), viewed 4 Jan 2015.
  6. William Gorman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Brady Township, Saginaw Co., Michigan, ED 24, sheet 7B, lines 58-65, dwelling 173, family 174, 12 Jun 1900, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 2 Jan 2015.

James Sharkey1

(circa 1826 - 19 Jan 1880)
Biography*Civil War Veteran (Private, 1 Michigan Sharpshooters)
Prisoner of War (Andersonville & Camp Lawton Prisons)
Peddler, Watchman, Railroad Flagman & Farmer2 
Father*Unknown Sharkey1
Birth*circa 1826; Ireland1 
Marriage*6 Oct 1850; Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; St Patrick's Cathedral; Principal=Alice Delaney3,4 
Death*19 Jan 1880; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan5,6
Burial*Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan5 

Family

Alice Delaney b. circa 1829, d. 6 Nov 1885
Children

Military Service

Milit-Beg*Oct 1863; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; E Company, 1 Michigan Sharpshooters2 
Milit-End*13 Jun 1865; Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio2 

Biographical Notes

Description*5 ft 4 in; Dark Complexion; Brown Hair; Gray Eyes (1879)2 

Research Notes

Research Comment*James Sharkey is assumed to be connected to the four Sharkey siblings of Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio (Mary, Patrick, Bridget & Thomas) and is the right age to be a sibling. James also lived in Conneaut well before 1850 before moving to to Ingham Co., Michigan. His 1860 household includes a Thomas Sharkey of the right age. Thomas also moved to Michigan can be found in 1870 in Ionia Co., Michigan. Both James and Thomas were peddlers and named a son, Miles Sharkey. 
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Citations

  1. George Cleveland household, 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Conneuat, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, page 343B, dwelling 337, family 373, 2 Aug 1850, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 25 Jul 2005.
  2. James Sharkey (1st Michigan Sharpshooters Company E), Application No: 310928, Declaration for Original Invalid Pension, 15 Sep 1879, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Feb 2014.
  3. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), James C. Sharkey & Maude Smith; Ingham County, 19 Apr 1922; viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  4. James Sharkey (1st Michigan Sharpshooters Company E), Application No: 310928, Declaration for Original Pension for Widow, 9 Aug 1884, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Feb 2014.
  5. Find A Grave Index, online www.findagrave.com , James Sharkey, Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, memorial 16151688, with gravemarker image, created 12 Oct 2006, viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  6. James Sharkey (1st Michigan Sharpshooters Company E), Application No: 310928, James C Sharkey Letter to Veterans Administration, 11 Aug 1947, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Feb 2014.
  7. Timothy Gorman, "James C Sharkey Family Group," Gorman and Doepker Genealogies Website online http://www.gormangenealogy.com/ , James & Alice Sharkey Family Group, viewed 2 Jan 2015.
  8. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Alice Sharkey Converse & Orlando Converse; Ingham County, 19 Mar 1904; viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  9. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Mary Sharkey & William Gorman; Saginaw County, 27 Nov 1889; viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  10. "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Mary Sharkey, Lansing MI, 8 Jun 1870.

James C. Sharkey1

(14 Apr 1867 - 31 Aug 1948)
Father*James Sharkey1,2 b. circa 1826, d. 19 Jan 1880
Mother*Alice Delaney1,2 b. circa 1829, d. 6 Nov 1885
Birth*14 Apr 1867; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan1,3,2 
Marriage*22 Aug 1918; Lucas Co., Ohio; Principal=Signe Pripp4 
Marriage*19 Apr 1922; Mason, Ingham Co., Michigan; Principal=Maude Smith1 
Death*31 Aug 1948; Eloise, Wayne Co., Michigan3 

Family 1

Signe Pripp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 28 May 1921

Family 2

Maude Smith b. 15 Aug 1872, d. 25 Jul 1954
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), James C. Sharkey & Maude Smith; Ingham County, 19 Apr 1922; viewed 15 Jan 2014.
  2. James Sharkey (1st Michigan Sharpshooters Company E), Application No: 310928, Declaration for Original Pension for Widow, 9 Aug 1884, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Feb 2014.
  3. "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), James Sharkey, Eloise MI, 31 Aug 1948.
  4. "Ohio County Marriages, 1789-1994," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), James C. Sharkey & Signie Johnson, Lucas Co., 28 Aug 1918.

Mary Sharkey1

(12 Apr 1818 - 22 Jun 1887)
Father*Unknown Sharkey
BirthIreland1 
Birth*12 Apr 1818; Ireland2,3,4 
Marriage*Groom=Asa Moore 
Death*22 Jun 1887; Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio5 
Burial*Conneaut Cemetery, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio6 

Family

Asa Moore b. 5 Jul 1805, d. 7 Aug 1881
Children
Family BiographySharkey Family
ChartsMOORE, John (Descendants)
McMANUS, Eugene A. (Pedigree)

Citations

  1. John B. Moore, Ohio Certificate of Death Ashtabula Co., Reg #132, File #51521 (6 Oct 1911), FamilySearch Records Search, search.labs.familysearch.org.
  2. Asa Moore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, page 212b (stamped), lines 29-34, dwelling 108, family 118, 6 Aug 1850, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 1850.
  3. Asa Moore household, 1860 U.S. Census, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, page 222A & B (stamped), dwelling 367-373, 15 Jun 1860, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  4. Asa Moore household, 1870 U.S. Census, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, page 21, lines 23-27, dwelling 14, family 14, 13 Aug 1870, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  5. Death Records Index, 1867-1908; (Jefferson, Ohio: Ashtabula County Courthouse), Family History Library Film 890260.
  6. Deaths, Conneaut Reporter, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 9 Jan 1894, ACGS Correspondence, May Colling Researcher, 20 Jul 05.

Mary Sharkey1

(circa 1852 - )
Father*James Sharkey1 b. circa 1826, d. 19 Jan 1880
Mother*Alice Delaney1 b. circa 1829, d. 6 Nov 1885
Birth*circa 1852; Ohio1 

Research Notes

Research Comment*Mary Sharkey was only found in the 1860 US Census and is likely the child of James & Alice Delaney Sharkey who died young. 

Citations

  1. Timothy Gorman, "James C Sharkey Family Group," Gorman and Doepker Genealogies Website online http://www.gormangenealogy.com/ , James & Alice Sharkey Family Group, viewed 2 Jan 2015.

Mary Ann Sharkey1,2

(8 Jun 1870 - 28 Apr 1931)
Photo*Courtesy of Timothy Gorman, "Gorman & Doepker Genealogies Website" (http://gormangenealogy.com/) 
Father*James Sharkey1,2 b. circa 1826, d. 19 Jan 1880
Mother*Alice Delaney1,2 b. circa 1829, d. 6 Nov 1885
Birth*8 Jun 1870; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan1,3,2 
Marriage*circa 1895; Principal=Burton A Smith4,5,3 
Death*28 Apr 1931; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan3 
Burial*Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan6 

Family

Burton A Smith b. 1867, d. 1 Feb 1918
Children
FindaGrave*170841576 
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Citations

  1. "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Mary Sharkey, Lansing MI, 8 Jun 1870.
  2. James Sharkey (1st Michigan Sharpshooters Company E), Application No: 310928, Declaration for Original Pension for Widow, 9 Aug 1884, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Feb 2014.
  3. "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Mary A Smith, Lansing MI, 28 Apr 1931.
  4. Burt Smith household, 1910 U.S. Census, Chesaning, Saginaw Co., Michigan, ED 37, sheet 1B, lines 69-75, dwelling 18, household 19, 15 Apr 1910, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 4 Jan 2015.
  5. Timothy Gorman, "James C Sharkey Family Group," Gorman and Doepker Genealogies Website online http://www.gormangenealogy.com/ , Burton & Mary Ann Sharkey Smith Family Group, viewed 4 Jan 2015.
  6. Find A Grave Index, online www.findagrave.com , Mary A Sharkey Smith, Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, memorial 17084157, with gravemarker image, created by Timothy Gorman (19 Dec 2006), viewed 4 Jan 2015.
  7. "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, Family History Library's FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), Helen Alice Dickie, Chippewa County, 22 Aug 1934.

Miles P. Sharkey1

(11 Aug 1870 - )
Father*Thomas Sharkey1 b. circa 1832, d. 19 Jan 1882
Mother*Sarah Ann Morgan1 b. circa 1825, d. 27 Jul 1900
Birth*11 Aug 1870; Ionia Co., Michigan1 
Burial*Otisco Cemetery, Belding, Ionia Co., Michigan2 
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. "Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com), Miles P. Sharkey, Ionia County, 11 Aug 1870.
  2. "Otisco Township Cemetery Listing," dated last updated 19 Jan 2008, Otisco Township Cemetery (MIGenWeb) online http://ionia.migenweb.net/cemetery/otisco.htm.

Miles P. Sharkey

(circa 1850 - )
Father*James Sharkey b. circa 1826, d. 19 Jan 1880
Mother*Alice Delaney b. circa 1829, d. 6 Nov 1885
Birth*circa 1850; Ohio1 
Marriage*19 Jun 1878; Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan; Principal=Ellen Coughlin1 

Family

Ellen Coughlin b. 18 May 1859, d. 1 Aug 1937
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. "Michigan Marriages, 1668-1925," digital image, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Miles Sharkey & Nellie Coughlin; Ingham County, 19 Jun 1878; viewed 15 Jan 2014.

Patrick Sharkey1

(1821 - 4 Aug 1891)
Biography*Civil War Veteran2 
Father*Unknown Sharkey1
Birthcirca 1816; enlisted in Eighty-Second Ohio Infantry on 25 Nov 1861 at age 45.2 
Birth*1821; Ireland3 
BirthJun 1824; County Roscommon, Ireland4,1,5 
Marriage*Principal=Rachel (?)6 
Death*4 Aug 1891; Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio3 
Burial*City Cemetery, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio7

Family

Rachel (?) b. circa 1824, d. 4 Aug 1891

Military Service

Milit-Beg*25 Nov 1861; Company F, 82nd Ohio Infantry2 
Milit-End*Aug 18652 
Mil Service*Patrick Sharkey - aged 45, married, enlisted November 25, 1861, in Company F, Eighty-Second Ohio Infantry. Was detailed to bury the dead near Bull Run, taken prisoner at Bull Run, August 29, 1862, and paroled. Was retaken at Leesburg, but released to our Cavalry. Was in the battles of Mount Jackson, Cross Keys, Port Republic, Blue Ridge, and in many hard marches and skirmishes. Mustered out with the Regiment August, 1865.

Original Source: Ashtabula Sentinel, March 25, 18692 
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. Asa Moore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, page 212b (stamped), lines 29-34, dwelling 108, family 118, 6 Aug 1850, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 1850.
  2. Ashtabula County Genealogical Society (OGS Chapter #83), compiler, Soldiers' Record (originally published by J.A. Howells in the Ashtabula Sentinel newspaper, December 25, 1867 through November 4, 1869) (Geneva, Ohio: Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, 2004), Patrick Sharkey, Ashtabula Sentinel, March 25, 1869; source provided courtesy of the Ashtabula County District Library, Geneva Library Branch, July 2005.
  3. "Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Patrick Sharkey, Conneaut, 28 Mar 1891; viewed 1 Jul 2013.
  4. Patrick Sharkey, Copy of Declaration of Intention from Livingston Co., Michigan, no file number indicated (29 Oct 1861); Ashtabula County Courthouse, 25 W. Jefferson St, Jefferson, Ashtabula Co., Ohio.
  5. Patrick Sharkey household, 1860 U.S. Census, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, page 48 (stamped 223), lines 29-30, dwelling 372, household 378, 15 Jun 1860, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 1 Jul 2013.
  6. Ashtabual County District Library, "Ashtabula County District Library, Obituary Index," online data.acdl.info , Mrs Pat Sharkey, died 4 Aug 1891; viewed Feb 2005 , obituary listing is no longer available at web address used in 2005 but is duplicated at www.ancestry.com (Jul 2013).
  7. Grave Marker, Patrick Sharkey, Conneaut City Cemetery, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio; Walter E. Fred, 19 Oct 2005.

Thomas Sharkey1

(circa 1832 - 19 Jan 1882)
Biography*Civil War Veteran
Severly Wounded at Chancellorsville2 
Father*Unknown Sharkey1
Marriage*Principal=Mary Conners3 
Birth*circa 1832; age 30 when enlisted August 22, 1862 in the Twenty-Ninth Ohio Infantry.2 
Marriage*6 Nov 1852; Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky; Principal=Mary Malloy4 
Marriage*1 Dec 1861; Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri; Principal=Mary Murphy4 
Marriage*4 Jul 1867; Otisco, Ionia Co., Michigan; Principal=Sarah Ann Morgan5 
Death*19 Jan 1882; Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., Ohio1 
Burial*21 Jan 1882; Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio1 

Family 1

Mary Conners
Marriage*Principal=Mary Conners3 

Family 2

Mary Malloy
Marriage*6 Nov 1852; Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky; Principal=Mary Malloy4 

Family 3

Mary Murphy
Marriage*1 Dec 1861; Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri; Principal=Mary Murphy4 

Family 4

Sarah Ann Morgan b. circa 1825, d. 27 Jul 1900
Marriage*4 Jul 1867; Otisco, Ionia Co., Michigan; Principal=Sarah Ann Morgan5 
Children

Military Service

Milit-Beg*22 Aug 1862; Company I, 29th Ohio Infantry2 
Milit-End*5 Sep 1863; Discharged for Disability2 
Milit-End24 Sep 1864; Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio6 

Biographical Notes

Bio Note29 Ohio Infantry Regiment, Company I (22 Aug 1862-5 Sep 1863)7 
Bio Note*Thomas Sharkey: aged 30, married, enlisted August 22, 1862, 1862, in Company I, Twenty-Ninth Ohio Infantry. Was at the battles of Lexington, Harrisonville, and Chancellorsville, in the last he received a severe wound in the shoulder from a shell, and was discharged for disability, September 5, 1863. Took part in many skirmishes and hard marches.2 
Description*5 ft 6 3/4 in; Dark Complexion, Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes6 
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. Thomas Sharkey death notice, Conneaut Reporter, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 25 Jan 1882.
  2. Ashtabula County Genealogical Society (OGS Chapter #83), compiler, Soldiers' Record (originally published by J.A. Howells in the Ashtabula Sentinel newspaper, December 25, 1867 through November 4, 1869) (Geneva, Ohio: Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, 2004), Thomas Sharkey, Ashtabula Sentinel, March 25, 1869; source provided courtesy of the Ashtabula County District Library, Geneva Library Branch, July 2005.
  3. Thomas Sharkey (29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company I), Application No: 42383 & 474219, William Culkin, 20 Oct 1898, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Nov 2014.
  4. Thomas Sharkey (29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company I), Application No: 42383 & 474219, John B. Moore Disposition, 23 Sep 1898, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Nov 2014.
  5. Thomas Sharkey (29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company I), Application No: 42383 & 474219, Ionia County Marriage Certification, 2 Mar 1892 (original filed 30 Jul 1867); Thomas Sharkey to Sarah A Blodgett, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Nov 2014.
  6. Thomas Sharkey (29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company I), Application No: 42383 & 474219, Certificate of Disability for Discharge, 24 Sep 1864, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Nov 2014.
  7. Thomas Sharkey (29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Company I), Application No: 42383 & 474219, Record and Pension Office, Thomas Sharkey, Record Summary, 16 Feb 1894, Civil War Pension Application File (Washington DC: National Archives), viewed 15 Nov 2014.
  8. "Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com), Thomas Sharkey, Otisco, 12 Jul 1870.
  9. "Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com), Miles P. Sharkey, Ionia County, 11 Aug 1870.

Thomas Sharkey1

(circa 1869 - 12 Jul 1870)
Name VariationTomie Sharkey2 
Father*Thomas Sharkey1 b. circa 1832, d. 19 Jan 1882
Mother*Sarah Ann Morgan1 b. circa 1825, d. 27 Jul 1900
Birth*circa 1869; Otisco, Ionia Co., Michigan1 
Death*12 Jul 1870; Otisco, Ionia Co., Michigan1 
Burial*Otisco Cemetery, Belding, Ionia Co., Michigan2 
Family BiographySharkey Family

Citations

  1. "Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com), Thomas Sharkey, Otisco, 12 Jul 1870.
  2. "Otisco Township Cemetery Listing," dated last updated 19 Jan 2008, Otisco Township Cemetery (MIGenWeb) online http://ionia.migenweb.net/cemetery/otisco.htm.

Unknown Sharkey

Family
Children
Family BiographySharkey Family
ChartsMcMANUS, Eugene A. (Pedigree)

Citations

  1. Asa Moore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, page 212b (stamped), lines 29-34, dwelling 108, family 118, 6 Aug 1850, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 1850.
  2. George Cleveland household, 1850 U.S. Census (Free Schedule), Conneuat, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, page 343B, dwelling 337, family 373, 2 Aug 1850, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 25 Jul 2005.
  3. Thomas Sharkey death notice, Conneaut Reporter, Conneaut, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 25 Jan 1882.