Thomas Shaw
Thomas Shaw, Farmer; P. O. Sidney, Ohio.
Mr. Shaw was born in Lycoming County, Pa., July 20, 1809, and was brought to Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1812, by his parents, James and Mary Shaw, where he passed his minority on a farm. March 14, 1833, he married Miss Nancy McDonald, daughter of John and Mary McDonald. Miss McDonald was born in Hampshire County, Va., Oct. 23, 1813, and came to Montgomery, Ohio, with her parents in 1825. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw settled in Montgomery County, Ohio, remained until 1838, when they came to Shelby County and settled on the farm where he now resides. They reared a family of fire children, viz., Amanda M., Mary M., Sarah E., Anna E., and John C. Mary M. is now dead. Mrs. Shaw died November 2, 1873. Mr. Shaw has made farming his vocation through life, and now owns a good farm, on which he is passing his feeble days, esteemed and respected by all who know him.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883