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James Shaw Deacon 1728–1803 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1728

Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 21 Jan 1803

Death Location: Highland Street Cem, Middleborough, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts

Father: George Shaw

Mother: Mercy Richie

Spouse(s): Lois Thomas

Children(s): Joseph Shaw, Chloe Shaw, Chipman Shaw, Ebenezer Shaw

In 1728, James Shaw Deacon entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to George Shaw And Mercy Richie. In 1790, James Shaw Deacon resided in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United Sta. In 1800, James Shaw Deacon resided in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts. James Shaw Deacon married Lois Thomas, and had children including Chipman Shaw, Chloe Shaw, Ebenezer Shaw, Joseph Shaw, Levi Shaw. James Shaw Deacon passed away in 1803 in Highland Street Cem, Middleborough, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1728, James Shaw Deacon entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to George Shaw And Mercy Richie.
  • In 1790, James Shaw Deacon resided in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United Sta.
  • In 1800, James Shaw Deacon resided in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
  • James Shaw Deacon married Lois Thomas, and had children including Chipman Shaw, Chloe Shaw, Ebenezer Shaw, Joseph Shaw, Levi Shaw.
  • James Shaw Deacon passed away in 1803 in Highland Street Cem, Middleborough, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Shaw
1695–1771
Birth Location: Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Mercy Richie
1704–1743
Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Lois Thomas
1732–1820
Birth Location: Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
LT

Children(s)

Joseph Shaw
1751–1805
Birth Location: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
JS
Chloe Shaw
1764–
Birth Location: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
CS
Chipman Shaw
1761–1850
Birth Location: Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
CS
Ebenezer Shaw
1764–1793
Birth Location: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
ES

James Deacon's Ancestors

Self
James Deacon
1728–1803
Birth Place: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
George Shaw
1695–1771
Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Mercy Richie
1704–1743
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
George Shaw
1668–1720
Massachusetts, USA
Constance Doane
1669–1720
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Thomas Rich
1671–1753
Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA
Mercy Knowles
1681–1732
Orleans, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Shaw
1657–1701
Phebe Watson
1638–1672
Daniel Sr
1636–1712
Hepzibah Cole
1649–1694
Richard Rich
1635–1692
Sarah Roberts
1652–1692
Samuel Sr
1651–1737
Mercy Freeman
1659–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shaw
1600–1694
George Watson
1603–1689
Phebe Hicks
1616–1663
John Doane
1590–1685
Ann Perkins
1600–1654
Thomas Roberts
1600–1674
Rebecca Hilton
1602–1670
Richard Knowles
1614–1675
Ruth Bowers
1616–1687
John Freeman
1627–1719
Mercy Prence
1631–1711

James Deacon's Descendants

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James (Shaw) Deacon (12 Oct 1728–21 Jan 1803) m. Lois Thomas (04 Apr 1732–12 Feb 1820)
  1. 1. Joseph Shaw 1751–1805 m. Azubah Benson 1761–
    1. 1. Lydia Shaw 1778–1862 m. Samuel Shaw 1777–1858
      1. 1. Stillman Shaw 1801–1870 m. Eliza Cole 1803–
        1. 1. Samuel Shaw 1845–
      2. 2. Welcome Shaw 1820–1892 m. Betsey Ward 1823–1892
        1. 1. Benjamin (W) Shaw 1856–1937
        2. 2. Ellianah (W) Shaw 1851–1855
      3. 3. Lyman Shaw 1816–1858
      4. 4. Earl Shaw –1839
  2. 2. Chloe Shaw 1764–
  3. 3. Chipman Shaw 1761–1850
  4. 4. Ebenezer Shaw 1764–1793

James Deacon's Timeline

7 Records

1728
12 Oct 1728
Birth of James Shaw Deacon in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1790
1790
Age 62
James Shaw Deacon resided here in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 72
James Shaw Deacon resided here in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts
1803
21 Jan 1803
Age 75
Death of James Shaw Deacon in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1803
21 Jan 1803
Age 75
Death of James Shaw Deacon in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1803
21 Jan 1803
Age 75
Death of James Shaw Deacon in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1803
1803
Age 75
James Shaw Deacon - Probate in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1728
    Event Place: Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 354; Image: 393; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 16; Page: 78; Image: 89; Family History Library Film: 205617

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Highland Street Cem, Middleborough, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1803
    Event Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts
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