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Joseph Shaw 1618–1653

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 14 Mar 1618 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Died 13 Dec 1653 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father Abraham Dobson Shawe Illegitimate

Mother Elizabeth Bridget Best

Siblings Grace Shaw, John Shaw, John Shaw 1600, Lieut John Abraham Shaw Mayflower Pilgrim, Maria Or Mary Shaw, Martha Shaw, Martha Shaw Tucker, Susanna Shaw, Susannah Shaw, Thomas Shaw

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Dobson Shawe Illegitimate

Elizabeth Bridget Best

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Shaw was born in 1618 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, the child of abraham dobson shawe illegitimate and elizabeth bridget best. Joseph Shaw passed away in 1653 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Joseph Shaw in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1653

Death of Joseph Shaw in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Burgundy, France (1065) to Halifax, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England (1618) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Shaw (1618–1653) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 19 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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