William Shaw
William Shaw, deceased, was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, September 20, 1796, where he passed his minority days. In 1831 he came to Ohio with his family, and located in Shelby County on the farm now owned by Silas Johnston, in section 20, Green Township, remained several years, and then moved on the farm in same section now owned by his son. Robert N. Shaw, where he died December 12, 1864. Mr. Shaw was twice married, first to Miss Mary McKee, of Kentucky, by whom he had five children, viz., Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, Robert N., and Thomas A. His companion died in 1832. His second marriage was with Sarah Parkes, née Wair, in 1833, by whom he had seven children, John S., Sarah A., Martha M., William H., Louisa E., Frances H., and one died in infancy. Two of his sons, John S. and William H., served in the war of 1861.
History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883