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William Shaw 1635–1726

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have William Shaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 24 Feb 1635 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 30 Dec 1726 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1590–1639)
Mother (1592–1649)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

Researchers connected through William Shaw 1635–1726

and 7 more tree owners connected with William Shaw 1635–1726

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Shaw began in 1635 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. William Shaw passed away in 1726 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

Life Timeline

1635
Birth of William Shaw in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1726
Death of William Shaw in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Shaw

This ancestor line traces from Halifax,yorkshire (1557) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1635) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Shaw (1635–1726) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 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.

Related Records

William Shaw in the US Census
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William Shaw's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Shaw PTP
1635–1726
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Shaw's Descendants

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William Shaw PTP 1635–1726