YourRoots Logo SIGN UP
banner

Got DNA tested?

Upload your data to unlock more DNA matches across Ancestry, 23andMe, and MyHeritage — totally FREE.

SIGN UP

James Renwick, Spencer Shaw 1868 – 1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Mar 1868

Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Death Date: Nov 10 1938

Death Location: Monrovia, California, USA

Father: John Shaw

Mother: Helen E

Spouse(s): Mable Williams

Children(s): Hazel Shaw, Melville Shaw, Juanita Shaw, Helen Shaw

Early life: James Renwick Spencer Shaw arrived in Detroit, Michigan, United States in 1868, born to John D Shaw and Helen E. Over time, James Renwick Spencer Shaw formed a family with Mable Irene Williams, which included Hazel Ines Shaw, Melville Spencer Shaw, Juanita Delilah Shaw and Helen Deane Shaw. James Renwick Spencer Shaw concluded life in Monrovia, California, USA in 1938.

Find more search results for James Shaw
JS

Family tree

Parents

John Shaw
1838 – 1896
Birth Location: Neury, Ireland
JS
Helen E
1846 – 1913
Birth Location: Ohio
HE

Spouses(s)

Mable Williams
1872 – 1945
Birth Location: Edina, Knox County, Missouri
MW

Children(s)

Hazel Shaw
1892 – 1982
Birth Location: Goodland, Kansas
HS
Melville Shaw
1894 – 1894
Birth Location: Colorado Spings, El Paso, Colorado
MS
Juanita Shaw
1895 – 1989
Birth Location: Victor, Teller, Colorado, United States
JS
Helen Shaw
1905 – 1977
Birth Location: Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, United States of America
HS

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 8 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census, California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957, California, Death Index, 1905-1939, Colorado, County Marriages and State Indexes, 1862-2006, Iowa State Census 1885, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harlan, Page, Iowa; Roll: 359; Family History Film: 1254359; Page: 469D; Enumeration District: 156; Image: 0119, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harlan, Page, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: ., Year: 1900; Census Place: State Line, Sherman, Kansas; Roll: T623_501; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 192., Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Conejos, Colorado; Roll: T624_113; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 895.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1870
    Event Place: Harlan, Page, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Harlan, Page, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1880
    Event Place: Harlan, Page, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harlan, Page, Iowa; Roll: 359; Family History Film: 1254359; Page: 469D; Enumeration District: 156; Image: 0119

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1885
    Event Place: Harlan, Page, IA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1900
    Event Place: State Line, Sherman, Kansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: State Line, Sherman, Kansas; Roll: T623_501; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 192.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Conejos, Colorado
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Conejos, Colorado; Roll: T624_113; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 895.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 22 Jun 1936
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: Nov 10 1938
    Event Place: Monrovia, California, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, California, Death Index, 1905-1939, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current, Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
Find more search results for James Shaw

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE