James C. Shannon

James C. Shannon
77th Governor of Connecticut
In office
March 7, 1948  January 5, 1949
LieutenantRobert E. Parsons
Preceded byJames L. McConaughy
Succeeded byChester Bowles
89th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut
In office
January 8, 1947  March 7, 1948
GovernorJames L. McConaughy
Preceded byVacant
Succeeded byRobert E. Parsons
Personal details
Born(1896-07-21)July 21, 1896
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 1980(1980-03-06) (aged 83)
Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeOak Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHelen M. McMurray Shannon
Children3

James Coughlin Shannon (July 21, 1896 – March 6, 1980) was an American politician and the 77th Governor of Connecticut.