Here is more data found in the "History of Crawford County, PA, 1885" on SHAW. On page 534, in the history of East Fairfield Township: "Prior to 1798, several years before, William Dean, Henry Heath, Thomas Powell, Andrew and Hugh Gibson, John McFadden and Peter Shaw had settled along the creek. William Dean brought his family from Westmoreland County about 1795, conveying his few household effects on two pack-horses, and took possession of the land immediately below Marley. He was a Presbyterian, and remained on this farm until his death in 1846, leaving a numerous posterity, several of whom yet own and occupy the old farm. Henry Heath, from Allegheny County, settled on the adjoining farm below. He died in Wayne Township, but part of the farm is still owned by the Heaths. Below him Thomas Powell, from the same county, built his cabin and remained till his death February 26, 1828. Still further up the stream John McFadden located and maintained a claim. He had a large family, and subsequently removed to near Cooperstown, Venango County.Hugh Gibson as the owner and possessor of the next farm. He was a brother of Andrew Gibson, and removed to Butler County. Peter SHAW, a Scotchman, came from near Pittsburgh, and located the tract above Hugh Gibson's land. He was a brother-in-law to William Dean, Sr., and a life-long resident of the farm he settled. Isaac Powell, brother to Thomas Powell, entered a tract on the turnpike adjoining the William Dean farm on the northeast. He was an old bachelor, and he and an unmarried sister dwelt on this farm till death overtook them in their old age." On page 551, in the history of Fairfield Township: "In the northern part of the township, about a half mile south of the mouth of Conneaut Outlet, stands Sugar Creek or Conneaut United Presbyterian Church. A Presbyterian Congregation was organized here as early as 1810, Rev. Robert Johnson, of Meadville, preaching at this point. Peter SHAW, Thomas Cochran and James Birchfield were early Elders." On page 662, in the history of Summerhill Township: "Dicksonburg Council, Nov. 14, R.T. of T., organized October 7, 1878, with sixteen members and the following officers: F.L. Lord, S.C.; J.R. Barnes, V.C.; Horace Hammon, P.C.; Volney Johnson, Chaplain; George Proctor, Secretary; William SHAW, Treasurer; Miss Libbie Barnes, Herald; R.C. Procter, Guard; Mr. Gevin, Sentinel; Dr. Frazier, Medical Examiner. The membership is now forty-five and meetings are held each alternate Friday evening." More to follow on SHAW! Kathy Brubaker Volunteer Genealogist Linesville Historical Society kbrbkr@toolcity.net