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Sarah “Sally” Little Shaw

Birth	:	9 Nov 1804 Butler County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	25 Jun 1886 Tipton County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Pioneer Memorial Park, Dawson Creek, Peace River Regional District, Canada
Plot	:	Row 8 # 16
Description	:	Died 81y 7m 16d. Sarah was the daughter of John and Lydia[Hendrickson]Little. Wife of James B. Shaw Sr. (1796-1859). Sarah "Sally" Little grew up in Rush County, Indiana. === Taken from the History of Tipton County, Indiana, Madison Township, page 209. In 1836 the following were in the township, James Shaw, Henry Etchison, Pleasant Altman and Henry Hobbs. Shaw moved here from Rush County and settled about two miles south of New Lancaster village on a farm where his widow still lives. Page 447 James Shaw(deceased) was born in Butler County, Ohio September 16, 1797, and was the son of Knowles and Sophia(Ogg) Shaw, of Maryland. James was... Read More	Died 81y 7m 16d. Sarah was the daughter of John and Lydia[Hendrickson]Little. Wife of James B. Shaw Sr. (1796-1859). Sarah "Sally" Little grew up in Rush County, Indiana. === Taken from the History of Tipton County, Indiana, Madison Township, page 209. In 1836 the following were in the township, James Shaw, Henry Etchison, Pleasant Altman and Henry Hobbs. Shaw moved here from Rush County and settled about two miles south of New Lancaster village on a farm where his widow still lives. Page 447 James Shaw(deceased) was born in Butler County, Ohio September 16, 1797, and was the son of Knowles and Sophia(Ogg) Shaw, of Maryland. James was taught farming in connection with the trade of tanner, and built and occupied a cabin without window, fireplace or floor. After residing here a few years he removed to Vermillion County, and after two years returned to Rush County and entered 120 acres. This he sold in 1836 for $1,100, when he came to this county and entered the land on which his widow now lives. Previous to coming west, on March 22, 1821 he married Miss Sarah Little, born in Susequehanna County, New York, in 1804, the daughter of John and Lydia (Hendrickson) Little, the former a native of New York, the latter of England. Ten children succeded this union, of whom six survive-John, Albin, George L., Lydia, Melinda, and Martha J. Mr. Shaw and family endured many privations, and for a few years they made their clothing from homegrown flax. Mr. Shaw at one time owned 670 acres, which he lived to see partially improved. He was a prominent man among his neighbors; he was a democrat, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a usefull citizen; he died May 21, 1859. Mrs. Shaw is a member of the United Brethern Church, and is now seventy-nine years old.

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Where is Sarah “Sally” Little Shaw's memorial?
Sarah “Sally” Little Shaw's memorial is located at: Pioneer Memorial Park, Dawson Creek, Peace River Regional District, Canada.
When did Sarah “Sally” Little Shaw death?
Sarah “Sally” Little Shaw death on 25 Jun 1886 in Tipton County, Indiana, USA

Family Members:

Spouse

James B. Shaw Sr.

(1797 - 1859)

Children

(1822 - 1857)

(1824 - 1882)

(1828 - 1909)

(1831 - 1865)

(1835 - 1910)

(1838 - 1854)

(1843 - 1923)

Melinda Shaw Dellinger

(1845 - 1934)

Martha Jane Shaw Wright

(1849 - 1908)

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