Here is more info on the SHAW surname found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885." On pages 1013 and 1014, in the Biographical Sketch section of Spring Township: "Mrs. Polly Brown, PO Lundy's Lane, Erie County, was born in Cambridge, NY, April 10, 1806; daughter of David D. and Content (SHAW) Hazzard, natives of Rhode Island; former died in Amboy Centre, Oswego, Co., NY., latter came to this county and lived with our subject for about four years, when she died. Mrs. Brown was married, November 30, 1823, to Joseph Brown, born May 1, 1801, in Connecticut. To this union have been born six children, four now living: Betsy J.S., wife of C.P. Eddy; Joseph C., David J., and Clarissa, wife of Zeno White. The eldest son, who was killed in his father's mill, was born in New York State, June 25, 1827, died in 1858. David J. served three years as a soldier in the war of the Rebellion; his brother-in-law, C.P. Eddy, was a soldier in the Heavy Artillery during the same struggle, serving most of his term at Fortress Monroe. Our subject and husband came to this county in 1833, and here reared the majority of their family. Mr. Brown was an extensive farmer; he was a man firm in his convictions, and very conscientious, evincing a strong Christian character. He died November 28, 1880. Mrs. Brown lives on the old homestead of 100 acres." On pages 1007 and 1008, in the Bio Sketch section for Sparta Township: "Frederick Obert, farmer, PO Spartansburg, was born in Steuben County, NY, July 22, 1825; son of Henry and Sarah Obert. The former, a native of New Jersey, was a soldier in the War of 1812, and departed this life about 1856. The latter, whose maiden name was Sarah SHAW, was a native of New York; died in 1858 in Sparta Township. They were members of the Baptist Church, and reared a family of ten children, six now living. Our subject after acquiring a common school education learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked about eighteen years. He was married February 24, 1846, to Lucinda, daughter of Hugh and Catharine Coyle, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Rome Township, this county. The former was a solder in the war of 1812; died about 1857, the latter in 1860. To Mr. and Mrs. Obert have been born six children, five living: Eli, Lorenzo, Frank, Ralph, Della (wife of Robert Burch) and Cora. Mr. Obert has been a resident of Sparta Township for forty years. He has been a hard-working citizen, and has helped to bring about the present improved state of the township. He has a fine farm of 135 acres; in politics he is a Republican. Himself and family are respected by the community." More SHAW to follow! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net