Shannon, Catherine (Lundy)

  • From Niagara Falls Exchange: https://nfexchange.ca/museum/discover-our-history/history-notes/lanty-shannon-lundy
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Catherine Shannon (Lundy) was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick the daughter of a military man, Lieutenant Daniel Shannon. Daniel was wounded in the Battle of Chippawa.
    • Daniel Shannon was an early settler whose daughter, Catherine, became historically known as the “Grandmother of the Canadian Army” for her extensive relief efforts and nursing of wounded soldiers during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane.
    • She established her reputation when she saw the soldiers moving along the Lane after a long march and began carrying water and milk to refresh the weary soldiers.
    • When Thomas died in 1823, he left his wife, Catherine, not only with eight children, but with the care of his “old father”. She carried out this responsibility faithfully and consequently she inherited the Lundy farm.
  • Daughter of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=7473
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179353449/catherine-lundy