Shannon, James, 1799-1859

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James Shannon (1799-1859), educator and clergyman, in 1857 married Frances Cary Moore, daughter of Alsa and Frances Tabb Cary Moore of Athens, Georgia. Shannon was professor of Ancient Languages, University of Georgia (1830-1835); President of the College of Louisiana (1835-1840); President of Bacon College, Harrodsburg, Kentucky (1840-1850); President of University of Missouri (1850-1856); and President of Christian University, Canton, Missouri (1856-1859).

From the description of Rev. James Shannon family papers, 1823-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476353

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referencedIn Slavery in the United States collection, 1703-1905. American Antiquarian Society
creatorOf Shannon, James, 1799-1859. Rev. James Shannon family papers, 1823-1864. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Bacon College. corporateBody
associatedWith College of Louisiana. corporateBody
associatedWith Moore, Frances Tabb Cary. person
associatedWith Moore, Mary Eugenia, d. 1865. person
associatedWith Moore, Mary Henrietta. person
associatedWith Shannon family. family
associatedWith Shannon, Frances Cary Moore, 1818-1865. person
associatedWith University of Missouri. corporateBody
associatedWith White, Cornelia Shannon, 1851-1938. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Missouri
Athens (Ga.)
Louisiana
Kentucky
Georgia
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Clergy
College presidents
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Birth 1799

Death 1859

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