Zachariah Shaw 1711–1790
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Zachariah Shaw in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1711, Zachariah Shaw entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph shaw and judith whitmarsh. Zachariah Shaw passed away in 1790 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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7Record North America, Family Histories
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8Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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9Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Zachariah Shaw
This ancestor line traces from Weymouth, Dorset, , England (1550) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1711) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Zachariah Shaw (1711–1790) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Zachariah 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 5 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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Zachariah Shaw's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record