Robert and Margaret Shaw
1782-1929
Complied by Elizabeth Morrow
Cooley and part of the collection from
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center in
Norwood, Ohio and reprinted here with the permission of the director,
Alma Ryan. It is intended for the free use of research and is not to be sold.
Robert Shaw was born in
York County, Pennsylvania in 1782. His parents are believed to have been James
or John Shaw and Anne Jolly from Ireland. Robert came to
Kentucky in the early part of the 19th century, buying land in Alexandria
and settling down to the life of a farmer. In Oct 1806 he married
Margaret Morin, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Morin. She was
born in Culpepper County, Virginia 6 Aug 1786 and died in Alexandria
in 1856. Robert died in Alexandria in 1829.
Children of Robert Shaw and Margaret Morin
1. James Shaw d-1890 m-Mary Ackline Oct 1831
in Alexandria
2. Edward Shaw b-10 Feb 1809 d-1892 m-Rosanna R Baker 7 June 1838 in Alexandria
3. Robert Shaw m-Keturah Thompson 14 June 1832 in Alexandria
4. Jane Shaw b-1815 d-18 Dec 1874 m-Jeremiah White in 1833 in Alexandria
5. Emily Shaw m-George Washington Reiley Dec 1839 in Alexandria
6. Samuel Shaw b-1 Nov 1823 m-Elizabeth Smith
7. Julia Ann Shaw m-Ben F Anderson
in 3 Oct 1834 in Alexandria
8. Elizabeth Shaw m-C H DeCoursey in 21 Oct 1837 in Alexandria
9. Margaret Shaw b-23 Feb 1827 m-George Washington Reiley in 1848 in Alexandria
James Shaw was born and died in Alexandria. His home was a lovely large brick house a short distance off the state road, about a half mile west of the center of town. He was a farmer, church worker, and interested in the affairs of the town in which he took an active part. He was one of the first directors of the Alexandria Fair.
Children of James Shaw and Mary Acklin
1. Nancy Jane Shaw m- -----
Ellis
2. Martis Ann Shaw m-Richard Wheeler
3. John A Shaw m-Jane Kirby
4. Catherine Shaw m- ----- Harris
5. Robert F Shaw m-Elizabeth Wheeler
6. Joseph M Shaw
7. Caroline J Shaw m- ___ Yelton
8. Thomas J Shaw m-__ Smith, d/o Ben Smith
9. Hannah F Shaw m-George Petty
Edward Shaw married Rosanna R Baker, daughter of Samuel Bennett Baker and Elizabeth Armstrong. The old frame house in which they lived stood on Gilbert Road. He was a prosperous farmer and took an active part in local and county affairs. Rosanna was born 31 Aug 1810 on her father’s farm on Pond Creek Road.
Children of Edward Shaw and Rosanna R Baker
1. Margaret E Shaw b-15 Apr
1839 m-Marian Stevens; had Thomas
2. Mary Shaw b-4 Oct 1840 m-1-Robert Murnan, 2-John Gilbert
3. Sarah A Shaw b-27 Feb 1842 m-Dr. Frances; had Stella who m-Edward Bowen
4. Augusta V Shaw b-12 Nov 1843 d-16 Feb 1867
5. Samuel C Shaw b-20 Jul 1845 m-Josephine Miles; had Harriet
6. Robert T Shaw b-8 Feb 1847 m-Elisabeth -----; had three daughters
7. Martha W Shaw b-25 Nov 1848
8. Benjamin F Shaw b-14 Jul 1850
9. Emily F Shaw b-13 Jul 1852 d-11 Aug 1858
10. Leora Shaw b-15 Nov 1854 m -----Hammer; lived in Ohio
11. Antha Ann Shaw b-11 Feb 1857 m- -----Petty
Jane Shaw was born in
Alexandria in 1815 and died there 18 Dec 1874.
In 1833 she married Jeremiah White who was born in 1810 and died 29 Jan 1875.
Both lie buried in the Alexandria Cemetery.
Children of Jeremiah White and Jane Shaw
1. George R White b-1835 d-1905 m-Sarah E Wright in 1859; had Elizabeth, a school teacher and principal of Ft. Thomas, and Georgie who m-Ben Shaw
2. John W White d- 1901 m-Mildred Wright
It is believed there are several other children, but these are the only ones mentioned in Jeremiah’s will.
Samuel Shaw was born in
Alexandria 1 Nov 1823 and married to
Elisabeth Smith 1852. He was active in civic affairs and was president of the
German National Bank in Newport.
Children of Samuel Shaw and Elisabeth Smith
1. Ida Shaw m-Chambers Phister
2. Benjamin R Shaw
3. Hannah Shaw m-L K Marty
4. Alice Shaw
5. Margaret Shaw m-W P Flanders
6. Eve Shaw d-young
Children of John A Shaw and Jane Kirby
1. Howard Shaw m-1st____;
had Ruby and John,
2nd ____Daniels; no children
2. Mentor Shaw
3. Verner Shaw m-Blanch Harding