James C. Shannon
| James C. Shannon | |
|---|---|
| 77th Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office March 7, 1948 – January 5, 1949 | |
| Lieutenant | Robert E. Parsons | 
| Preceded by | James L. McConaughy | 
| Succeeded by | Chester Bowles | 
| 89th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 8, 1947 – March 7, 1948 | |
| Governor | James L. McConaughy | 
| Preceded by | Vacant | 
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Parsons | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1896 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | 
| Died | March 6, 1980 (aged 83) Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S. | 
| Resting place | Oak Lawn Cemetery Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S. | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Spouse | Helen M. McMurray Shannon | 
| Children | 3 | 
James Coughlin Shannon (July 21, 1896 – March 6, 1980) was an American politician and the 77th Governor of Connecticut.