David Shannon (politician)
David Shannon (c. 1822 – 9 September 1875) served one term as a member of the South Australian House of Assembly for the Electoral district of Light from 9 September 1858 to 18 March 1860.
Mr David Shannon MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Australian House of Assembly | |
| Member of Parliament for Electoral district of Light | |
| In office 9 September 1858 – 18 March 1860 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1820 |
| Died | 9 September 1875 near Stockport, South Australia |
| Relations | James Shannon (half-brother) John Shannon (nephew) |
| Occupation | farmer |
Shannon arrived in South Australia around 1842, following his brother Abraham Shannon. They farmed together until around 1856, when David took up "Yatara", near Stockwell (Stockport in some refs), where he died a few years after a fall from his horse and a subsequent infection which ended with a leg amputation.
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