My D's Donald SHAW first turns up in 1811 as partner to Mary Noble at the birth of his son William at Dores, Inverness, Scotland then they disappear until 1814 when their second son Alexander is born. Then they disappear into cyberspace. Alexander reappears in Inverness in 1848 when he marries Jane GRANT and migrates to Australia. Alexander and Jane have a son Donald in 1849 at Parramatta NSW If anyone can add to my family it will very humbly appreciated. Maggi Perth Western Australia

Hello Maggie, I am not sure I can help you, but we do have some of the same SHAW names running in our lines. My Robert Shaw, b. 1800 Va. married Paulina Noble 1832 in Howard Co.,Mo. My Robert names his first son David Alexander Shaw. David names his first son Alexander Shaw. So Alexander is a name that runs through my line. Also the name Noble. Paulina Noble was the daughter of James Noble, b. 1758 MD. My Shaw line comes out of VA., spends time in KY. and finally ends up in Missouri. Bill Ramsey