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     William Shaw was born on 28 January 1858. He was the son of David J. Shaw and Anna Hanour Souhan. William Shaw died before 1860.¹

     Mary Ann Shaw was born on 9 June 1856 at Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, USA. She was the daughter of David J. Shaw and Anna Hanour Souhan. Mary Ann Shaw died on 15 October 1893 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 37; Consumptionshe was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹

     Thomas Shaw was born in January 1854 at Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of David J. Shaw and Anna Hanour Souhan. Thomas Shaw married Lucy McCaull circa 1879. Thomas Shaw died on 4 May 1884 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 30; Brain Fever²he was buried on 7 May 1884 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming, Cayuga, New York, USA.³
     He appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at 41 State St., Household 309-349, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Thomas SHAW      25     NY     Bar Tender Fa: IRE     Mo: IRE
Lucy SHAW     Wife 21     NY:     Keeping House     Fa: IRE     Mo: IRE
Mary SHAW     Dau 1M     NY NY NY.⁴ He lived in 1884 at Lewis Street, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.

     Anna Hanour Souhan was christened on 7 October 1828 at Balyna, Kildare, Ireland; This is probably noth the correct Ann Souhan. See Brick Walls and Grey Areas.¹ She was born in 1829 at Dublin, Ireland.^2,3 She was the daughter of Patrick Souhan. Anna Hanour Souhan married David J. Shaw, son of Thomas Shaw and Sarah Maher, on 14 August 1853 at Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA.^4,5 Anna Hanour Souhan died on 20 March 1863 at Aurelius, Cayuga, New York, USA; Childbirth.she was buried on 20 March 1863 at Cold Springs Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁶
     See comments in Souhan topic in Brick Walls and Gray Areas in this project.
The baptismal records for all of the children of David and Anna Souhan Shaw are recorded in St. Patrick's Church in Seneca Falls and every one gives her maiden name as Sullivan. Anna and James Souhan from Fayette, NY are definitely siblings, validated by family stories for both families and by DNA confirmation. James's civil war records say his father's name was Patrick. The handwritten record by Anna's granddaughter said that the Souhans were from Dublin, and that another brother, went south and was never heard of again.

Perhaps there was an initial attempt to Americanize the name, or the pronunciation may have sounded like Sullivan, but these entries in Seneca Falls seem to be errors. Shortly before his death in 2019, I visited Lee Shaw, a greatgrandson of Anna's, to ask him if he had any knowledge of why the name Sullivan was used. He was very weak and ill, so not able to engage in conversation more than a word or two, but when I brought up the name, and what I had found in the church records, he became very animated, shook his head, and said "No! No!" By asking yes or no questions, I was able to ascertain that he had seen or heard this Sullivan name used before and that it was a mistake. He again reinforced that the proper name was Souhan. She immigrated on 31 December 1849 to On the ship Z.Z; The most likely boat list for Ann Souhan is one in Dec 30, 1849. This Ann was a chambermaid,24 yrs old traveling alone. Ann Souhan Shaw's 1855 census says she had been in Aurelius, NY for 5 yrs, her husband, David, 4. James Souhan was in Fayette, Seneca Falls in the 1860 census, but Seneca County has no surviving state censuses, so nothing to see for him in the 1855 census. I did not find anyone in the 1850 census for either.⁷ She immigrated on 27 May 1851; On the Lady-Hobart from Dublin. This entry is probably a different Ann Souhan.³ She witnessed the birth of Mary Shaw on 20 June 1862 at New York, USA.⁸

     John Gagan was born in 1837 at Ireland.¹ He married Sarah Shaw, daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue, between September 1866 and December 1866 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.² John Gagan died on 27 December 1891 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Heart Disease.³ He died on 30 December 1892⁴he was buried at SJ Lot 91 Sec 7 1S.
     He lived at 4 Frances Street, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁵ He immigrated circa 1873. He was naturalized on 17 January 1879 at O&T Court, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA. He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at 116 Mechanic St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁶

     Joseph Benedict Dempsey was born on 4 December 1834 at Carlow, Ireland.¹ He was the son of Michael Dempsey and Dora Lawler. Joseph Benedict Dempsey was baptized on 31 March 1864 at Carlow, Carlow, Ireland.¹ He married Catherine O'Connor on 11 February 1866 at Carlow, Carlow, Ireland.² Joseph Benedict Dempsey married Ellen Shaw, daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue, on 8 January 1874 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.³ Joseph Benedict Dempsey died on 8 July 1897 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 62; Kidney Trouble⁴he was buried after 8 July 1897 at SJ Lot 61 Sec 7 3NE.
     He was Shipping Clerk D M O & Co.⁵ He lived at 45 Bradford Street, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.

     Daniel John Nolan was born in June 1859 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland. He was the son of William Nolan and Bridget Lambert. Daniel John Nolan married Margaret Ann Shaw, daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue, on 14 November 1880 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Sponsors John Gagen and Sarah Shaw. Daniel John Nolan died on 4 July 1940 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 81; Cerebral hemorrhage^1,2he was buried at SJ Lot 114 Sec 25 2SW.
     He was Mechanic.³ He immigrated in 1880. He was naturalized on 18 February 1887. He lived in 1892 at 51 Bradford Street, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.

     John James Nolan was born circa 1841 at Queens, Ireland.¹ He was born on 24 January 1850 at Ireland. He was the son of William Nolan and Mary Mack. John James Nolan married Elizabeth Vincent Shaw, daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue, on 13 August 1873 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.² John James Nolan died on 28 September 1918 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 68; Pneumonia^3,1he was buried at SJ Lot 113 Sec 25 2SW.
     He lived at 19 Parker St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.

     William M. O'Hora was born circa 1843 at Ireland.¹ He married Ann Shaw, daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue, on 19 October 1868 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.² William M. O'Hora died on 27 May 1900 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Ulcer of lungs³he was buried on 29 May 1900 at SJ Lot 45 Sec 17 4SE.
     He was Blacksmith. He lived at 64 Fitch Avenue, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁴

     Bridget Shaw was born circa 27 May 1838 at Kildare, Ireland.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Bridget Shaw died after 1850 at prob. Australia.

     Mary Shaw was born circa 20 March 1836 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Mary Shaw married James Blowes, son of Joseph Blowes, on 25 July 1864 at Ballysax, Kildare, Ireland.^4,5 Mary Shaw died on 7 October 1868 at Jubbulpore, Bengal, India.²

     Sarah Shaw was born in 1847 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Sarah Shaw married John Gagan between September 1866 and December 1866 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.² Sarah Shaw died on 6 February 1885 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Consumptionshe was buried after 6 February 1885 at SJ Lot 91 Sec 7 2S.
     She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at 116 Mechanic St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Gagan, John, 40, Laborer, b. Ireland
Sarah, 35, wife, keeping house, b. Ireland
M----, 13, son, at school b. England
Maggie, 12, daughter, at school b. England
Elizabeth, 9, daughter, at school b. England
John, 6, son b. New York
Annie, 5, daughter b. New York
Sarah, 2, daughter b. New York.³

     Ellen Shaw was born circa 16 February 1834 at Kildare, Ireland.^1,2 She was christened on 16 February 1834 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland; Image gives date of 16 on page listed as February but it is not chronological, and may actually be March 16, 1834.^3,4 She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Ellen Shaw married Joseph Benedict Dempsey, son of Michael Dempsey and Dora Lawler, on 8 January 1874 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁵ Ellen Shaw died on 16 April 1913 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Cancer⁶she was buried at SJ Lot 61 Sec 7.
     Ellen Shaw was also known as Helen Shaw. Ellen Shaw was also known as Eleanor Shaw.³ She appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at 41 Bradford St., Ward 1, Household 56-62, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Joseph Dempsey, 41, Laborer
Ellen, 45, wife
Lillie, 13, works in woolen mill
Christania, 11
James, 9
Mary L. 7
Maggie, 4
Shaw, Maggie, 21, sister-in-law, works in woolen mill.⁷

     Margaret Ann Shaw was born on 19 June 1852 at Ireland. She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Margaret Ann Shaw married Daniel John Nolan, son of William Nolan and Bridget Lambert, on 14 November 1880 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Sponsors John Gagen and Sarah Shaw. Margaret Ann Shaw died on 10 December 1926 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 74; Paralysis of throat¹she was buried after 10 December 1926 at SJ Lot 114 Sec 25 2NW.
     She immigrated in 1879. She appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at 41 Bradford St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.² She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at 51 Bradford St., Household 177-177, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Noilian, Daniel, 60, 1881, Na 1887, IRE IRE IRE Packer Harvester Company
Margaret, wife, 63, 1880, Na 1887, IRE IRE IRE.³

     Catharine Shaw was christened on 3 August 1851 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹ She was born on 3 August 1851 at Knocknagee, Kildare, Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Catharine Shaw died before 1896.

     Elizabeth Vincent Shaw was born on 20 February 1848 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.¹ She was christened on 20 February 1848 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Elizabeth Vincent Shaw married John James Nolan, son of William Nolan and Mary Mack, on 13 August 1873 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.² Elizabeth Vincent Shaw died on 24 January 1932 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 83; Cerebral hemorrhage³she was buried at SJ Lot 113 Sec 25 2NW.
     She On marriage record in Holy Family, mother is listed as Margaret Keating, the same name mentioned in a letter written by Elizabeth's granddaughter. She immigrated in 1868.⁴ She witnessed the marriage of William M. O'Hora and Ann Shaw on 19 October 1868 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁵ Elizabeth Vincent Shaw appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Ward 2, Household 441-449, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Lizzie Shaw, 20 Domestic, b. Ireland.

This entry could possible be Elizabeth Vincent Shaw.⁶ She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 19 Parker St., Household 112-113, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Nolan, Elizabeth V., 69, Imm 1868, Na 1884, IRE IRE IRE
Lozan, Lillian C., 16, granddaughter, NY NY NY.⁷

     Ann Shaw was born on 5 September 1841 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland. She was the daughter of John Shaw and Margaret Donahue. Ann Shaw was born in September 1844 at Ireland.¹ She married William M. O'Hora on 19 October 1868 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.² Ann Shaw died on 24 April 1915 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 73; Cancer³she was buried at SJ Lot 45 Sec 17 4NE.
     She appeared on the census of 23 June 1870 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; How, William, 26, IRE
Ann, 26, IRE
Mary, 9/12 NY.⁴ She appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at 64 Fitch Ave., Household 220-248, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; O'Hore, William, 33, Blacksmith, IRE IRE IRE
Anne, 32, Keeping house, IRE IRE IRE
Mary, 10, all children NY IRE IRE
Edward, 9
Maggie, 7
John, 6
Anna, 4
Sarah, 2
Ellen, 2/12 Apr.⁵

     Margaret Donahue was born in 1809 at Ireland.¹ She married John Shaw, son of Thomas Shaw and Sarah Maher, on 8 January 1832 at Tinryland, Carlow, Ireland.² Margaret Donahue died on 25 October 1896 at 51 Bradford St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Old age^3,4she was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming, Cayuga, New York, USA.
     There is a question regarding whether the Margaret Keating who married John Shaw in Tinryland is, indeed, the same Margaret Donohue who was the mother of all the other children in this family.
The baptismal record for Eleanor Shaw says her mother's name was Keating. A letter written by one Margaret's descendants says her name was Keathing, but that the rest of her family all said Donohue.
No other marriage record is found for a John Shaw and Margaret Donohue, and no other baptismal record for an Ellen or Helen Shaw with the mother of Margaret Donohue is found. Margaret Donahue was also known as Margaret Keating.⁵ She witnessed the christening of David J. Shaw on 18 June 1829 at Castledermot Church, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland,No absolute proof that the Margaret Donahue given as witness for David J. Shaw's christening. However, David's eldest brother subsequently married a Margaret Donahue, so there is an assumption that these two Margarets are one and the same person. The spelling of the surname on the christening record provided by the Kildare Heritage Society is Donoghue.⁶ Margaret Donahue lived on 23 June 1842 at Knocknagee, Kildare, Ireland; A deposition was filed against Margaret Shaw,wife of John Shaw from Knocknagee alleging mistreatment of a child placed with her for care. She immigrated circa 1882.⁷

     William Shaw was born after 1811 at Ireland. He was the son of Thomas Shaw Jr. and Joanna Nevil.¹ William Shaw was born circa 1814 at Ireland.¹ He married Bridget Kehoe, daughter of Patrick Keogh and Mary Nolan, on 28 July 1838 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹
     This is probably the same William Shaw listed as a workman in Kenny's of Ballinacarrig.¹ With the exception of Anne Shaw, most of this family emigrated to America. William Shaw lived in 1838 at Fair Green, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹

     David J. Shaw was born circa 18 June 1829 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.^1,2 He was christened on 18 June 1829 at Castledermot Church, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.² He was the son of Thomas Shaw and Sarah Maher. David J. Shaw married Anna Hanour Souhan, daughter of Patrick Souhan, on 14 August 1853 at Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA.^3,4 David J. Shaw married Mary Flynn, daughter of James Flynn and Margaret (?), circa October 1863. David J. Shaw died on 27 July 1882 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA,He was killed by runaway train cars at Genesee & Osborne St. According to his obituary, David was sitting in his wagon at the bottom of the hill, by where the old dummy tracks used to cross Genesee St. A train car got loose and ran down the hill. David became confused and thought the car was heading for his wagon and jumped from the wagon into the path of the oncoming car. A newspaper report the next day reported that the coroner had determined he "was not intoxicated" at the time of the accident.⁵ He was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁶
     He was listed as a "mechanic" on his immigration records. He was described only as a "laborer" in the 1855 census, residing in Cayuga and owned property. He was a farmer in Springport in the 1860 census. After moving to the city of Auburn he was a police patrolman for the fifth ward in Auburn, between the years of 1873 and 1878, during the administration of Mayor Walley (per obituary) and shortly before his death he had taken the job as an expressman. In 1840 David J. Shaw was listed in Scully's Census residing in at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.⁷ He immigrated on 2 October 1850. A David Shaw, who was the right age to be David J., is listed as a mechanic on the Atlas which sailed from Liverpool. He is listed as a resident of Great Britain. An entry for a Lawrence, also from Great Britain, meets the criteria to be David's brother.^8,9 He lived in January 1853 at Genesee St., Cayuga, Cayuga, New York, USA.^10,11 He appeared on the census of 1855 at ED 2, Household 75, Aurelius, Cayuga, New York, USA; Shaw, David, 26, Laborer, b. Ireland 4 yrs. in town
Ann, 24, b. Ireland 5 yrs. in town
Thomas, 5/12, b. Cayuga Co.¹⁰ He was Land purchase on 7 March 1855 at Cayuga, Cayuga, NewYork.¹² He was naturalized on 15 September 1856 at Sessions Court, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹³ He was (an unknown value) on 12 March 1857 at Sold land, Cayuga, Cayuga, NewYork, USA.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 at Household 700-704, Aurelius, Cayuga, New York, USA; Shaw David 28 M Farmer Real: 900 Personal: 300 Ireland
Shaw Ann 27 F Ireland
Shaw Thomas 5 M New York
Shaw Mary A 3 F New York
Shaw Francis J 9/12 M New York.¹⁵
He appeared on the census of 1865 at Town of Springport, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹⁶ In in 1867 David J. Shaw lived at 76 Fitch Avenue, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA. The home was purchased for $1025. He appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Ward 2, Household 383-393, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Shaw, David 40, Laborer, RE: $800, b. Ireland, Mary 30, Keeping House, b. Ireland, Thomas 16 Painter All children b. NY: Mary 14 At Home, Frank 10 At school, Lawrence 9 At school, David 6, Patrick 4, Sarah 3, Lizzie 2 , Nancy 6/12 (Jan.)¹⁷ He was appointed policeman for fifth ward in May 1871 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹⁸ He witnessed the naturalization of John Gagan on 17 January 1879 at O&T Court, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, David Shaw's signature is included in Naturalization Volumes. The only known adult David in Auburn at that time was David J. Shaw of 76 Fitch Ave. David J. Shaw appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at 76 Fitch Ave. 9th Ward, household 216-243, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Shaw, David, 50, Laborer, has bronchitis, Mary, 41, wife, Keeping House, b. Ireland
Frank, 20, son, Laborer, b. NY unemployed 3 months, Lawrence, 18, son, Works in Machine Shop, unemployed 2 months, David, 16, son, Works in Machine Shop, Patrick, 14, son, Works in Button Factory, Sarah, 12, daughter, Works in Button Factory, Elizabeth, 10, daughter, At school, Ellen, 8, daughter, At school, James, 6, son, At school
Edward, 2, son, Michael, 1, son.¹⁹ He was granted a license as expressman

On the same page of the newspaper stating the license had been granted, is an article about policemen being charged for "inefficiency." "Office Shaw" is named as one of 6 officers involved in an incident.This may be when his job as a patrolman ended as well. on 5 July 1882 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.²⁰

     Michael Shaw was born circa 1 October 1820 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.^1,2 He was christened on 1 October 1820 at Castledermot Church, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.² He was the son of Thomas Shaw and Sarah Maher. Michael Shaw married Ellen McDonald, daughter of Thomas McDonald and Margaret Murphey, on 15 August 1842 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.³ Michael Shaw died on 17 February 1883 at Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; pneumonia⁴he was buried circa 18 February 1883 at St. Joseph's Lot 39 Sec 5 4NW, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.
     He witnessed the marriage of Patrick Shaw and Catherine Carter on 23 November 1841 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland,Witness identified only by the name Michael Shaw. Link to Michael Shaw, brother of Patrick is only by assumption.¹ Michael Shaw lived in 1853 at Knockarda Townland, Carlow, Ireland.⁵ He lived after 1868 at 20 Anna St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA. He immigrated in June 1868 to On the ship Minnesota, Steerage class; Shaw, Michael, 47, Laborer
Ellen, 47, wife
Alicia, 11
William, 9
Ellen, 6
Eliza, Infant

Children Thomas and Anne came to US first to prepare a home. Daughter Kate brought the rest of the family later.^6,7
He appeared on the census of 20 June 1870 at Ward 1 Household 653-677, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Shaw, Michael, 45, Laborer, b. Ireland, cannot read or write
Ellen, 46, Keeping House, b. Ireland, cannot read or write
Michael Jr., 14, b. Ireland, At school
Alice, 11, b. ireland, At school
William, 9, b. Ireland, At school
Ellen, 7, b. Ireland, At school
Sarah, 4, b. Ireland.⁸ He was naturalized on 5 October 1876 at O&T Court, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA. He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at 23 Augustus St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Shaw, Michael, 57, Laborer. Unemployed 6 mos. b. Ireland, cannot write
     Ellen, 56, wife, keeping house, b. Ireland
     William, 18, son, laborer b. Ireland
     Ellen, 16, dau., works in woolen mill b. Ireland
Donohue, Kate, 28, dau., at home, b. Ireland
     Sarah, 3, grand-daughter
     Thomas, 2, grandson
     John, 9/12, grandson.⁹

     Thomas Shaw was christened on 15 August 1818 at Castledermot Church, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹ He was born on 15 August 1818 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.² He was the son of Thomas Shaw and Sarah Maher. Thomas Shaw married Catharine Bergin, daughter of William Bergin and Catherine Nowlan, on 4 March 1843 at Tinryland, Carlow, Ireland.³ Thomas Shaw died on 16 March 1894 at 15 Barber St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 75^4,5,6he was buried at Cold Springs Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.
     He witnessed the christening of Catharine Shaw on 3 August 1851 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.⁷ Thomas Shaw appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 at Household 454-482, Boarding House, Moravia, Cayuga, New York, USA; Shaw, Thomas, 50, Railroad worker, IRE.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at 15 Barber St., Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA; Thomas KAVANAUGH, Self, M, 35, Machinist     ENG IRE IRE
Jane KAVANAUGH     Wife, M, 29, Keeping House IRE IRE IRE
Mary A. KAVANAUGH, Dau., S, 13, At School     All children: NY ENG IRE
Michael KAVANAUGH, Son, 6
Kate KAVANAUGH, Dau, 4
Thomas KAVANAUGH, Son, 2
Jennie KAVANAUGH, Dau., 1M
Thomas SHAW, FatherL, M, Wid, 59, IRE IRE IRE.⁹

     Patrick Shaw was born circa 19 April 1816 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.¹ He was christened on 19 April 1816 at Castledermot Church, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹ He was the son of Thomas Shaw and Sarah Maher. Patrick Shaw married Catherine Carter on 23 November 1841 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹ Patrick Shaw married Catharine McEvoy after 27 June 1848. Patrick Shaw died after 1884.²
     He witnessed the birth of Bridget Shaw circa 27 May 1838 at Kildare, Ireland.^3,4

     Chelsie Jean Bowley is the daughter of Thomas Edward Bowley Jr. and Kathy Lynn Simmonds.

     Sarah Maher was the daughter of John Maher. Sarah Maher married Thomas Shaw, son of Laurence Shaw and Helen German, circa 1811 at Ireland; No record of a marriage for Thomas and Sarah is found in the Castledermot Church records, nor anywhere in the Kildare Heritage Society's database. They suggest that the wedding took place at the home church of Sarah, perhaps in a different County. Date for marriage is estimated from date of first child's birth. Sarah Maher died after 1850.
     She There were a small number of Maher families in the vicinity of Knocknagee and because of the absence of Maher sponsors for the children of Thomas and Sarah, it is a distinct possibility that Sarah was the daughter of John Maher [died 24th of October 1800 aged 36] and Mary Glyndon and grand daughter of Patrick Maher who are buried in Ballaghmoon cemetary. John Maher and three of his children died young, which would mean that Sarah Maher Shaw had very few siblings. It could also account for the eldest child being christened John and the second eldest christened Laurence.
There are two Maher headstones in Ballaghmoon cemetary with some duplicate inscriptions and they read:

Headstone 1:     Erected by John Maher in loving memory of his father Patrick Maher who died a.d. 1790 with his sister Mary and brother Edward who died young. His daughter Beth Julia Dowling died Jan 23rd 1845.

Headstone 2:     Here lies the body of John Maher who died 24/10/1800 aged 36. Also his father and three of his children.
His wife Mary Glyndon Maher - Her father John Glyndon 1798 Blacksmith caught making pikes. He rushed the soldiers, reached the Barrow through Cox's Lane - swam towards the bridge in constant fire - his hand was seen to rise as he sank; the body was never recovered.

When Thomas and Sally lived in Ballaghmoon townland, two houses from them lived a Matthew Maher. This could possibly be a brother.¹

     John Shaw was born on 3 April 1812 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.^1,2 He was christened on 3 April 1812 at Castledermot Church, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.³ He was the son of Thomas Shaw and Sarah Maher. John Shaw married Margaret Donahue on 8 January 1832 at Tinryland, Carlow, Ireland.⁴ John Shaw died on 19 August 1882 at Carlow, Ireland, at age 70^5,6,7he was buried at Knockaunnarelic, Carlow, Ireland.^8,9
     He lived between 1840 and 1850 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.^10,11

     David Shaw was christened on 3 June 1797 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.^1,2 He was the son of John Shaw and Judith Doyle. David Shaw married Honor Dunne on 5 July 1814 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹
     David Shaw was also known as David Sheow.³ He lived in 1840 at Fair Green, Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹

     Thomas Shaw was born in 1791 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland, LDS search gives date taken from Castledermot Church records, but no actual birth date or location is found recorded to Lawrence and Helen German Shaw.¹ He was the son of Laurence Shaw and Helen German. Thomas Shaw married Sarah Maher, daughter of John Maher, circa 1811 at Ireland; No record of a marriage for Thomas and Sarah is found in the Castledermot Church records, nor anywhere in the Kildare Heritage Society's database. They suggest that the wedding took place at the home church of Sarah, perhaps in a different County. Date for marriage is estimated from date of first child's birth. Thomas Shaw died after 1850. Death date is esitmated for Thomas and his wife Sally because they were found in both the Scully's census and Griffith's Valuation, both done between 1840 and 1850, so death occurred after these were done.
     He appeared on the Scully's census between 1840 and 1850 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland. Scully's Census was conducted in the 1840's and included the Townland of Knocknagee. Thomas Shaw's family is found with household members: Thomas, sons Pat, Thomas - , Larry, Davy, wife Sally (Mahar), dau. Mary, who emmigrated to America prior to the enumeration. No mention is made of Michael, who was m. 1843 and lived in Tinryland. The next household listed was for John and his w. Margaret Donoghue with daughters Ellen, Mary and Biddy.² He lived between 1840 and 1850 at Ballaghmoon Parish, Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland, Griffith's Valuation shows a property for Thomas Shaw with a house and 2 acres of land. A house next door is sublet to son, John.³

     Judith Doyle married John Shaw, son of Thomas Shaw Sr., on 28 April 1790 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.¹

     John Shaw was born in 1762 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.¹ He was the son of Thomas Shaw Sr. John Shaw married Judith Doyle on 28 April 1790 at Castledermot, Kildare, Ireland.² John Shaw died in 1833 at Knocknagee Townland, Kildare, Ireland.¹
     John Shaw was also known as John Sheow.³ John Shaw was also known as John Shoe.⁴ He United Irishmen - See note for Thomas Shaw, Sr. in 1798.