Robert Shaw

Other Events:

• Nickname: The pioneer
• Immigration: 1800
• Resided: Between 1810 and 1812, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Notes:

http://community-2.webtv.net/pac45/SHAWFAMILY/index.html
came to this country in 1800 and joined his brother, Archibald, in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania about 1810-1812

Archibald and Robert Shaw, brothers, of Scotch-Irish descent, took up lands on the west side of the river, about one and a half miles below the county seat, in the year 1810. From Archie have descended some of the most enterprising citizens of the county. His children were John, Richard, Robert, Archibald, jr., Margaret, who married William Daniel ; Barbara, who became the wife of William Leonard ; Mary, who married James Fulton ; and Jane, who became the wife of Andrew Welch.
Robert Shaw, the pioneer, remained here but a short time. His children were James and John, by his first wife ; and by his second wife, Robert, jr., Archie and Adam.

http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/clearfield/1picts/aldrich/chapter-07.htm

Died:
1821

Family/Spouse: J. Christman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Adam C Shaw was born in 1811; and died.
2. Robert G Shaw was born in 1813; died in 1900.
3. Archibald Shaw was born in 1814; died in 1892.

Robert married Mary Jane McElwain about 1798 in County Derry, Ireland. Mary was born about 1777 in County Derry, Ireland; died about 1810 in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
1st wife

1. James M Shaw was born about 1806 in Pennsylvania; died about 1882 in Pennsylvania.
2. Mary Ann Shaw was born in 1806; and died.
3. John Shaw was born in 1808; died in 1869.
4. Richard Shaw was born in 1800; died in 1835.
5. Jane Shaw was born in 1802; and died.

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