Who was Jonathan Shaw?

Jonathan Shaw (1629–1701) was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Shaw 1629–1701

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 MAR 1629 · Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Died 30 JUL 1701 · Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Father John Shaw

Mother Alice Mnu Shaw

Spouse Phebe Watson

Children Benoni Shaw, George Shaw, Hannah Shaw, Jonathan Shaw, Mary Shaw

Siblings Abigail Shaw

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American … Douglas A. Hall, Douglas A. … The Church of Jesus Christ …

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Biography

Jonathan Shaw was born in 1629 in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth), the child of john shaw and alice mnu shaw. Jonathan Shaw married phebe watson, and had children including benoni shaw, george shaw, hannah shaw, jonathan shaw, mary shaw. Jonathan Shaw passed away in 1701 in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth).

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Douglas A. Hall, Douglas A. Hall - Pedigree Chart (Douglas A. Hall, 442 Gore Road Otisfield, Maine 04270-9614)
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Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1629

Birth of Jonathan Shaw in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

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1701

Death of Jonathan Shaw in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Essex Co., England (1596) to Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1629) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Shaw (1629–1701) was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 9 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 2 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.
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