Looking for mother of Abel Shaw. Abel was born August 4, 1853 in Centerville, Appanoose Co. Iowa. In 1850 census, his father, Sampson W. Shaw was living in Dodge/Putnam Co., Missouri (18yrs of age) and then have record of Sampson marrying Ruth Stevens Ayers in 1855 (have copy of the certificate, but possibly the date is when the judge recorded the marriage). Has anyone seen any record that Sampson Shaw in Dodge/Putnam Co., Missouri might have wed, moved to Appanoose Co., Iowa, had child (ABEL), wife died, then he remarried to Ruthe Ayers? Any help appreciated. Susan (Shaw) Gardner (Washington State)