Shannon, James, d. 1832.
Diplomat, lawyer.
James Shannon served as a lieutenant in the 27th Regiment of the U.S. Infantry during the War of 1812. He lived and practiced law in Lexington, Kentucky after the war. In 1832 he received a diplomatic appointment from President Andrew Jackson as Chargʹe d'Affaires to Guatemala. Soon after the arrival of his entourage, which included his wife, Susan Shelby Shannon, and his niece, Susan Hart Shelby, both James Shannon and his niece contracted yellow fever and died.
From the description of James Shannon papers, 1804-1833. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 15804613
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| creatorOf | Shannon, James, d. 1832. James Shannon papers, 1804-1833. | University of Kentucky Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Shannon, Susan Shelby, 1791-1868. The tale of truth. | University of Kentucky Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845. | person |
| associatedWith | Shannon, James, d. 1932. | person |
| associatedWith | Shannon, Susan Shelby, 1791-1867. | person |
| associatedWith | Shannon, Susan Shelby, 1791-1868. | person |
| associatedWith | Shannon, Wilson, 1802-1877. | person |
| associatedWith | Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826. | person |
| associatedWith | Shelby, Susan Hart, 1816-1832. | person |
| associatedWith | Todd, Charles Stewart, 1791-1871. | person |
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