Nathan Shaw (b. 1820)

SHAW, BELL

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/15/2005 at 23:35:46

Shaw, Nathan, farmer and fine stock breeder, Section 2; PO West Union; born Sept. 13, 1820 in Jefferson Co., Ohio; in 1842 came to Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; in 1848 came to Carroll Co; in 1866, came to his present farm; owns 265 acres valued at $40 per acre. Married Eleanor Bell Feb. 17, 1842; she was born Feb. 10, 1820; have eight children --- E. B., Elizabeth H., Rebecca A., J. M., John J., Jennie, N. A. and Ella M. He has been School Director, Town Trustee, Road Supervisor. Are members of the Presbyterian Church; is also Elder of this church. E. B. was drafted in 1862; served in Co. G, 21st Ohio V. I. about eleven months; was in the battle of Stone River and others.

Page 700, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
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