Claude H. Shaw, aged 78, passed away at his home in Noble township after several years of ill health. A lifelong farmer, he was born on April 18, 1869, in Butler County, Ohio, and spent most of his life in Shelby County. Mr. Shaw was married to Mellie Phillippe, who survives him, along with their daughter, Mrs. Sally Weidner, and three granddaughters. Funeral services are scheduled at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Prosecutor Donald L. Brunner announced plans to present the case against Charles M. Bennett to the Shelby County grand jury for reckless homicide concerning the traffic death of 78-year-old Mrs. Mellie Shaw. Mrs. Shaw succumbed to injuries from a car-truck collision on July 17. Bennett, who was charged with drunken driving, faces pending charges from a previous incident. Mrs. Shaw was a long-time resident of Noble Township, with family members surviving her. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Grove Separate Baptist Church.
This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.
This page features part of the 1867 business directory of Plymouth County Massachusetts and was originally published by Stillman B. Pratt & Co. as part of their 1867 Plymouth County Massachusetts Directory. This page is specific to the business category starting with the letters O-P.
Hodgen Cemetery, located just south of Hodgen, Oklahoma, is the town’s active burial ground and the subject of this extensive online cemetery record. Compiled from headstone inscriptions, the listing preserves names, dates, family relationships, and military service details for generations of local residents, with thanks to Paula Doyle-Bicket for the submission.
Mary Bullette, born on October 24, 1886, in Claremore, was educated at the Missouri Baptist Female College and Lindenwood Seminary. She married Walter W. Shaw in 1906, with whom she had two children: Walter W., Jr. and Martha Helen. Walter Shaw served as Rogers County Judge and was involved with the Exchange Trust Company. Mary’s father, John Bullette, held significant roles in the Cherokee National Council and was descended from notable Delaware leaders, including Chief Bullette, a key figure in local history.
C. R. Shaw was born on September 14, 1858, in Ray County, Missouri, to W. P. and Julia A. Shaw. After his mother’s death in 1875, he left home at age fourteen to work in the railroad industry, quickly rising through the ranks until 1881. He then became a contractor and lumber dealer, establishing a successful business. Shaw married Maggie F. Reynolds in 1881 and has since built a prosperous life, owning a home and participating in various business ventures. He is also affiliated with the A. F. A. M. and I. O. O. F. orders.
Philip Shaw was born on March 10, 1848, in Clay County, Missouri, to Kentucky natives A. L. and Hannah Shaw. After moving to DeKalb County, he enlisted in the Forty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Following the war, he began farming and married Orilla A. England in 1868, with whom he had nine children. A self-made man with limited education, Shaw became a successful businessman, holding the position of justice of the peace and participating in local fraternal organizations.
This page is part of a transcription of the Vital Records of Carlisle Massachusetts to 1850. Specifically it has the S surnames for marriage records.
Hon. T.C. Shaw was born on February 23, 1823, in Clay County, Missouri, of diverse heritage. His family migrated to Oregon in 1844, where Shaw acquired extensive farming skills despite minimal formal education. Active in the community, he participated in a failed expedition to establish a wagon road across the Cascades. After serving as a second lieutenant during the 1848 campaign, he returned to farming in Polk County. Shaw held various public offices, including commissioner, assessor, sheriff, and county judge, known for his commitment to justice.
A. J. Shaw, an expert in hail insurance from McPherson, has served as secretary of the McPherson Hail Insurance Company since its inception in 1899. He played a pivotal role in establishing the first significant mutual hail insurance in Kansas, correcting early rate structures and creating innovative accounting methods. Despite lucrative offers to leave, Shaw remained committed to Kansas, expanding his influence by forming The A. J. Shaw General Agency and presiding over the American Mutual Life Insurance Company, which focuses on insuring non-drinkers. His contributions have solidified his reputation in the insurance field.
Columbus R. Shaw, born in 1859 in Ray County, Missouri, is a prominent businessman in Caldwell, Idaho. The youngest of six children from a pioneering family, he began his career in the railroad industry before transitioning to cattle-raising and eventually founding a successful lumber business. A civic-minded leader, Shaw serves on the city council and chairs the county commissioners, emphasizing community welfare. He married Mabel Stucker in 1891 and they have four children. Shaw is active in several fraternal organizations and has significantly contributed to local prosperity.
James Shaw served as a Private in Company F of the 53rd Pioneer Infantry during World War I. Born to E. C. and L. Shaw and married to Nannie Shaw from Davidson County, he entered military service on May 29, 1918. After training at various camps, he was deployed to France, arriving on August 18, 1918. Shaw participated in significant battles, including St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne, before returning to the United States on May 4, 1919, and being mustered out on May 12, 1919.
Alvin Shaw returned from California with the remains of Thomas Shaw. The funeral, held under the auspices of the Pythian order, took place on Friday, with Rev. J. C. Walker delivering the sermon. This news was reported on April 12, 1906, and contributed by Larry Rader.
M.C. Shaw, a respected locating engineer, was tragically killed by a cable car in San Francisco. He had worked for G.W. Hunt for four years, contributing significantly to the Hunt railroad system’s development. Known for his skill and amicable nature, Shaw was held in high regard by colleagues and friends. Mr. Hunt arranged for Shaw’s remains to be embalmed and sent to Walla Walla for burial, demonstrating his respect and care for a valued employee.
Captain William T. Shaw, Jr., born in Halifax County, was the son of William T. Shaw and Lillie Gay Shaw. He entered military service on September 1, 1917, and was promoted to captain by December of the same year. After training, he was sent to France on May 15, 1918, where he tragically lost his life at Chateau Thierry on July 18, 1918, due to shell fire. Initially buried on the battlefield, his remains were later relocated to Ballcanwood Cemetery.
Albert E. “Shorty” Shaw, a prominent Westside farmer and former owner of the Consolidated Creamery, passed away at 68 on July 18, 1931, following an unexpected post-operative complication from a leg amputation. Born in Nova Scotia in 1863, he moved to Ellensburg in 1883 and was active in local agriculture and dairy cooperatives for decades. Shaw is survived by his widow, Eva, their son J. A. Shaw, and several siblings. His contributions to the community and cooperative agriculture were significant throughout his life.
Ella Green Shaw, aged 88, passed away on October 12 at Blue Mountain Hospital. Born in Molalla on February 23, 1877, she relocated to Long Creek as a child and lived there for the rest of her life. Ella married Roscoe Shaw in 1895, and they had four children, with three predeceased. She was the last surviving sibling from a large family and a founding member of the local Seventh Day Adventist Church. Ella is survived by her two sons and numerous grandchildren.