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Helen Hudson Newland Shaw 1917–1997

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Helen Shaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Aug 1917 · East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Died 2 Sep 1997 · Lemay Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America
Father Genge Hudson
Mother Annie M Goodwin
Spouse Emmett Shaw Sr
Children Emmett Shaw Jr, Pamela Shaw
Siblings Edith Hudson, Eugene Hudson, Henry Hudson, Howard Earl Hudson, Ida M Holbrook Gardner Marsh, Johnny Hudson, Mable Hudson

Researchers connected through Helen Shaw 1917–1997

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Biography

Helen Hudson Newland Shaw was born in 1917 in East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA, the child of genge hudson and annie m goodwin. In 1920, Helen Hudson Newland Shaw resided in East St Louis Ward 2, St Clair, Illinois, USA. In 1950, Helen Hudson Newland Shaw resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Helen Hudson Newland Shaw married emmett shaw sr, and had children including emmett shaw jr, pamela shaw. Helen Hudson Newland Shaw passed away in 1997 in Lemay Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Death Records Missouri, U.S., Death Records

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca. 1775-2019

Life Timeline

1917
Birth of Helen Hudson Newland Shaw in East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Birth
1920
Helen Hudson Newland Shaw resided here in East St Louis Ward 2, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Residence
1950
Helen Hudson Newland Shaw resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Residence
1951
Helen Hudson Newland Shaw resided here in Illinois
Residence
1957
Helen Hudson Newland Shaw resided here in East St. Louis, Illinois, USA
Residence
1997
Death of Helen Hudson Newland Shaw in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Death
1997
Burial of Helen Hudson Newland Shaw in Lemay Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Helen Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Colchester Borough, Essex, England (1620) to East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA (1917) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Helen Shaw (1917–1997) was born in East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA and died in Lemay Township, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Helen 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 12 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.

Helen Shaw's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Helen Hudson Newland Shaw PTP
1917–1997
East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Helen Shaw's Descendants

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Helen Hudson Newland Shaw PTP 1917–1997