Biography of Lt. Edgar Shannon

as found in

Historical Gazette and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus County, N.Y. with Map and Illustartions, October 1893



Hon. Edgar Shannon was one of the most prominent men the town of Leon ever claimed as a citizen. In politics he was a Republican, and his influence in councils and conventions was both sought and feared. He held many public offices and and served his constituents with honor and fidelity. He was supervisor of Leon in 1869, 1870, 1873, 1881, and 1882, holding the position at the time of his death; he served two terms (1876 and 1877) in the State Legislature. He was virually banker for the town and a man whose counel was wise and descreet. He was a member of the Masons, of the United Workmen, and of Post No 310, G.A.R. Mr. Shannon enlisted Aug., 1, 1962, in Co. B, 154th N.Y. Vols., rose to the rank of first lieutenant, and was discharged June 23, 1865. He died in Leon, Dec. 28, 1882.

Source: Historical Gazette and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus County, N.Y. with Map and Illustartions, edited by William Adams, Syracuse, NY, Lyman, Hurton & Co, Limited, October 1893

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