Shannon Richards

Shannon Richards, or Shannon, Countess of Hyannis was the eldest child of Earl David. She became the countess of Hyannis upon the death of her father.

Patrilineality
, descent as reckoned from father to son, has historically been the principle determining membership in reigning families. By the paternal line, Shannon belongs to the House of Richards.
 * House of Richards
 * 1) Fred Richards of Providence
 * 2) Benjamin, Duke of Boston
 * 3) David, Earl of Hyannis
 * 4) Shannon, Countess of Hyannis

Royal House
In J Andres, the descendants of a non-royal male are not required to take the name of his house as decreed by Queen Stephanie in 2052. In this manner, all royals should be able to trace their ancestry to Josef I or one of the heads of the Dukedoms of bestowed peerage. As such, by Royal Lineage, Shannon belongs to the House of Richards.
 * House of Richards
 * 1) Fred Richards of Providence
 * 2) Benjamin, Duke of Boston
 * 3) David, Earl of Hyannis
 * 4) Shannon, Countess of Hyannis

Titles

 * December 30, 2036 - July 1, 2055 - Lady Shannon of Boston
 * July 1, 2055 - January 5, 2061 - Lady Shannon of Hyannis
 * January 5, 2061 - Present - Shannon, Countess of Hyannis