This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: andybales11 Surnames: Shaw, Bales Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.unknown/663.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My greatgrandmother was Sarah Shaw Bales. She married David Bales. One of their son's was Benjamin Franklin Bales and he had a son named Benjamin Franklin Bales (my father). Did you ever find out any additional information about Townsend Shaw or his parents? I would appreciate any information or leads you may have. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.