"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, May 27, 1920, p 2. John Leland Shaw, a resident of the village of Milton for the last twenty-eight years, after an illness of eight weeks, entered into rest on the afternoon of May 24, 1920. Mr. Shaw was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, August 5, 1838. His parents were Benjamin and Almira Bly Shaw, who had formerly been residents of Stephentown, near Troy, New York. In 1854, when Mr. Shaw was sixteen years of age, his parents emigrated to Wisconsin. In common with other pioneers of those early days they endured the privations and suffered the hardships of the long tedious journey by boat and lumbering wagons. But they were people of faith, courage, determination and strong physical endurance who labored hard that they might gain a competence and enjoy the advantages of education, religion and true citizenship. The family came to Wheeler Prairie, near Stoughton, and settled on a farm. While living in this locality, Mr. Shaw alternately attended Albion Academy and taught district school. The family again moved, this time to southern Minnesota, where both Mr. Shaw and his father took up claims. During his school days at Albion Mr. Shaw met Catherine Amanda Burdick. This acquaintance ripened into a strong attachment and on October 27, 1862, they were married at Berlin, Wisconsin, by Rev. Russell G. Burdick, father of the bride. Immediately following their marriage the young couple went to their Minnesota home and began housekeeping on the claim near Freeborn. In 1886, they returned to Wisconsin and located on a farm at Fulton. In 1892, they came to Milton Junction. A year later they removed to Milton. Here they built the house which was their home until death took them to the heavenly home. For a time after they moved to Milton Mr. Shaw engaged in the furniture business. Mr. Shaw was reared in the faith of the Baptist Church. When he was about seventeen years old, he made a public profession of faith in Christ. While living in Minnesota he began the observance of the Sabbath of Jehovah and of Christ and became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist church at Trenton. In 1887 he transferred his membership to the church of the same faith at Milton. This relationship he has honored by an upright, earnest, christian life, an irreproachable character and a devoted service to his fellowmen and to his God. While he was living at Trenton, he was called to the diaconate of his church, but moved away before an opportunity for ordination came. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, The Rev. Edwin Shaw of Plainfield, N. J., the Rev. George B. Shaw of Yonkers, N. Y., Dighton W. Shaw and Frank Leland Shaw both of whom died in 1899; Russell Burdick, who died in infancy; and Adaline Almira (Mrs. Herbert L. Polan) of Nortonville, Kan. Mr. Shaw has one sister who survives him, Mrs. Amanda Wellman of Jamestown, N. Y. No extended eulogy need be spoken for Mr. Shaw. The sincere appreciation, the tender affection felt for him by all his neighbors, friends and acquaintances are an eloquent tribute to the sterling character of this quiet, genial earnest servant of God and friend of man. Farewell services were held in the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton, May 27, 1920. Pastor Jordan read scriptural passages which were favorites of the deceased. Pastor E. D. Van Horn offered prayer. Pres. W. C. Daland spoke appreciatatively of Mr. Shaw as a friend, as an upright citizen and a christian worker. A male quartet, Professors Burdick, Stringer, Whitford and Mr. Ferrill, sang three selections. Interment was in the cemetery at Milton. an obit for Mr. Shaw also appeared in "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 88, No 24, p 754, June 14, 1920. "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 81, No 13, p 415, Sep. 25, 1916. Catherine Amanda, daughter of Russell G. and Adaline Campbell Burdick, was born at Truxton, N. Y., December 17, 1840 and died in Milton, Wis., September 4, 1916. Her father was pastor of the Lincklaen and Cuyler Hill Seventh Day Baptist Churches, as he was afterward at Utica and Berlin, Wis. She lived at Utica from her fourteenth to her twentieth year, attending Albion Academy and teaching school. She taught at Berlin for two years. October 21, 1862, she was married to John Leland Shaw, and entered with him upon pioneer life in Minnesota. The nearest Seventh Day Baptist Church was eight miles away, but the family was regular in attendance. They brought up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and inspired them all to gain a college education. For a number of terms she taught the local district school, this being held in her own house some of the time. She was the ideal of the pupils and a strong uplifting influence in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were respected for their principles and loved for their neighborliness. For the past thirty years their home has been in Milton or vicinity, where they have given hospitality to many young people. She was of even temper and sound judgment, a wise counselor and sympathetic friend. She was loyal to her principles, but charitable to those who did not come up to her standard. "In her tongue was the law of kindness." Two very promising sons, Dighton and Frank, passed away in young manhood, and Russell in childhood. The surviving children are Rev. Edwin Shaw, of Plainfield, N. J.; Rev. George B. Shaw, of Ashaway, R. I., and Ina, the wife of Rev. Herbert Polan, of New Market, N. J. Her surviving brothers are Rev. George W. Burdick, of Milton, Wis., and Rev. Clayton Burdick, of Westerly, R. I. The only living sister is Mrs. E. D. Coon, of Westmore, Mont. Funeral services were conducted in the Milton Seventh Day Baptist church, September 6, by Pastor L. C. Randolph, assisted by Pres. W. C. Daland. Text: 2 Tim 1: 12. L. C. 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