What part of Alabama? My family "passed through" Alabama and some children were born in Perry County (1821 - 1830). Here are my notes on James SHAW: Benjamin Shaw, father of James Shaw is recorded in Salisbury District, Guilford Co., NC in 1790, 1800 census. He was a farmer and planter. In 1810, it appears John Shaw has taken in Benjamin's family--maybe John is the oldest son. James Shaw also appears here as between 16-26 years old. James was born 1786 in NC. He was a farmer and planter. He married Catherine Elliott, raised an orphan. Her DOB in VA Sep 8, 1793. She died July 17, 1875 and is buried in the Fox family cemetery in Kaufman Co. James died 1866 and is buried next to her. After James' death Catherine lived with Elizabeth (Betsy) Fox and her husband Dr. Joseph Fox. Their children are: Elizabeth b 18 Dec 1810, NC d 17 Oct 1895 (1816 James paid taxes in Maury Co., TN. Rhoda b 21 Dec 1821 Alabama, William A. b 1827 AL, John 1829 AL, Smith between 120-1830 AL, Fox birth date unknown, Robert B. b 19 Jul 1833 Perry Co., AL. Elizabeth probably married Joseph Fox in Perry Co. for this is where their paths crossed. By June 1839 Shaws were in Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS. Here, James purchased abt. 160 acres of land in the SE quarter of section 4, township 13s, range 7e. He received the land patent on Apr 9, 1842. He sold the land the next day to Robert Cunningham for 1.00 per acre. 2 1/2 mo. earlier James presented a Deed of Gift to his grandchildren (Betsy and Joe Fox' kids) giving them "two mares branded J.S., one small colt and one bay colt" etc. The grandchildren ranged from 1-13 years old at the time the deed was given. The Foxes lived in Chickasaw Co., MS. Smith Shaw lived next door to Joseph Fox in the 1840 county census for Chickasaw. The rest of the Shaws (we don't know why) were still in Monroe Co. We believe the rest of the Shaws moved to Chickasaw in 1842 -- they are listed on the 1850 census there. James Shaw Jr. and his family lived next door to James and Catherine. William was a law student that year. Robert was a student. James Jr. was a farmer. While in MS James acquired 20-30 slaves. In June 1851 the Fox family had left Chickasaw Co. Smith Shaw remained there. In that same year James Sr. visited Kaufman Co. TX -- the same place the Foxes were headed for. When in Kaufman he bought 1500 acres of land at 1.00 an acre. Two years later James took his family, except Smith, by wagon train to Kaufman Co. TX. The 500 mile journey took one month. Catherine rode her horse side saddle and attached to her waist, lying in her lap was their bag of gold to establish themselves in the new area. It was a leather pouch measuring about 4" x 8". James followed behind. Catherine, or "old Grandma" as she was called was the supreme ruler -- James was completely submissive." The remainder of Karen's message is her descent from James Shaw -- see Karen Elizabeth (Perkins) Willis. This information taken from "The History Of Kaufman County Texas" without proof. It was very close to the same information above, but added, "James had acquired a moderate education and took up farming like his father. . . . He professed no religion, but was everywhere known for his strict honesty and integrity. . . . In Mississippi James Shaw became a man of influence and financial prestige. Here he had acquired real estate worth $6300 and slave property of between twenty and thirty Negroes and mulattos." Is there a match here? Regards, Mike Shaw Denison, Texas QUOTE OF THE DAY A great many people mistake opinions for thoughts. -- Herbert V. Prochnow ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dyess Tidwell Studio" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 1:02 PM Subject: [SHAW] Alabama Shaws >I need to contact anyone who has Shaws in Alabama in early and middle >1800's. > > Thanks > Chuck Dyess > GA > > > ==== SHAW Mailing List ==== > Suggestions? Please email the Shaw List Administrator: > [email protected] > > >

There are a few similarities, but I don't think this is a part of my direct family. I find William and Rebecca Shaw -believed to be my great-great-grandparents, in GA in 1850. Later my great-grandfather, John Thomas with his first wife, and their children in Coosa Co., AL. Shortly after the birth of his last child, he remarried, making me think the first wife died in childbirth. Within five years they were in AR. This is not to say your Shaws could not be related, but I have no information on the early family - other than the names of their children, and who a few of them married. Thanks for sharing - and I will compare any notes you care to send me. Lula Holeman Editor: www.packratgazette.com Co-editor: Life In The Ozarks www.lifeintheozarks.com