Francis George Shaw 1809–1882
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Shaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Francis Shaw 1809–1882
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Immediate Family
Biography
Francis George Shaw was born in 1809 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of elizabeth willard parkman. Francis George Shaw married sarah blake sturgis, and had children including robert gould shaw. Francis George Shaw passed away in 1882 in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Shaw
This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1809) across 22 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Francis Shaw (1809–1882) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Francis Shaw's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record