This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JLarryVick Surnames: Vick, Mercer, Williams, Rust, Murphey, Oates, Sherrod, Graham Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shaw/6689/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is anyone researching African America SHAWs who have roots from VA to NC? Regards, Larry 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.

My family is from SC and were slave owners in the 1800's. Have only traced my G-G-G-Grandfather, William Shaw, to Marion County, SC; born in 1759 but not sure where he was born or where the family was from. Rumored he may have traveled to SC from VA. His son, John D. Shaw had a number or slaves who I've assumed went by the name Shaw. This has been a mystery to me as I haven't been able to find my Shaws in the south previous to my William, or where he came from. Thanks, Dottie