This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kasbes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shaw/81.703.1344.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pat, I know your post is almost 8 years old, but I'm hoping you're still around... We are researching William Henry Shaw Sr. and are at a dead end as to finding out exactly where he was born and who his parents were. I couldn't believe when I read your post, we're definitely talking about the same person. We know about his Civil War service and the Masons, but had no idea he might have been 1/2 Indian. What we know: WH Shaw Sr. was born in Louisiana in 1835 (according to his Confederate Civil War application), fought in the 8th Alabama Co. C. He settled in Accomack Co., VA, married Tabitha Martin in 1866, and had the following children: John W., George T., Elizabeth, Carrie, unk. name born 1875, Sarah Jane "Sadie," William H. Jr., Mattie, Emma, Edward and Louis. Based on info from a distant cousin I met on this board, I believe William H. Sr.'s son John W. married Sallie White, John and Sallie's son Elwood Shaw married Emaline Fluhart. This has to be the same line as yours. My husband is descended from William H. Jr., to his son Etmon, to his son Wayne (my father-in-law). I would love to hear from you if you're still on this board, whether or not you've found out more info on William Henry Shaw Sr. 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.