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Lavinia Shaw 1854–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1854

Birth Location: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 12 Nov 1925

Death Location: Old Union, Bowie, Texas, United States

Father: Robert Shaw

Mother: Rachel Vaughn

Spouse(s): William Firth

Children(s): Willie Firth, John Firth, Moriah Firth, Robert Firth, Eugene Firth

In 1854, Lavinia Shaw entered the world in Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States, born to Robert Shaw And Rachel Direndy Vaughn. In 1870, Lavinia Shaw resided in Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas, United States. In 1900, Lavinia Shaw resided in Commissioner's Precinct 4 (South Part), Bowie, Tex. Lavinia Shaw married William Robert Firth, and had children including Eugene Firth, John Madison Firth, Moriah Georgia Lee Firth, Robert Melton Buck Firth, Willie Firth. Lavinia Shaw passed away in 1925 in Old Union, Bowie, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Lavinia Shaw entered the world in Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States, born to Robert Shaw And Rachel Direndy Vaughn.
  • In 1870, Lavinia Shaw resided in Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, Lavinia Shaw resided in Commissioner's Precinct 4 (South Part), Bowie, Tex.
  • Lavinia Shaw married William Robert Firth, and had children including Eugene Firth, John Madison Firth, Moriah Georgia Lee Firth, Robert Melton Buck Firth, Willie Firth.
  • Lavinia Shaw passed away in 1925 in Old Union, Bowie, Texas, United States.

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Lavinia Shaw's Ancestors

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Lavinia Shaw
1854–1925
Birth Place: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States
Parents
Robert Shaw
1815–1882
Virginia, United States
Rachel (Direndy) Vaughn
1823–1898
Monroe, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
Evan Shaw
1775–1825
South Carolina, United States
Rhoda Nelson
1781–1850
Virginia, United States
James (Jimmy) Vaughn
1765–1844
South Carolina, United States
Susannah Wilkins
1790–1843
Monroe, Mississippi, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lavinia Shaw's Descendants

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Lavinia Shaw (24 Mar 1854–12 Nov 1925) m. William (Robert) Firth (4 Feb 1840–28 Dec 1936)
  1. 1. Willie Firth 1887–1968 m. Carrie (May) White 1895–1986
    1. 1. Nellie (Alice) Firth 1925–2007 m. Raymond (Thurman) McCoy 1925–1984
      1. 1. Johnny (Ray) Mccoy 1945–2001 m. Judy (Arlene) Davis 1946–2022
      2. 2. Tommy (Joe) McCoy 1946–1946
      3. 3. Ruby (Erlene) Mccoy 1947–1999
    2. 2. Jessie (Lea) Firth 1924–2002
    3. 3. William (Daniel) Firth 1927–1983
    4. 4. Edward (D) Firth 1929–1969
  2. 2. John (Madison) Firth 1881–1934 m. Geraldine (J. "Dennie") West 1888–1976
    1. 1. Ana Firth 1909–
    2. 2. Bo* Firth 1912–
    3. 3. Cecil Firth 1918–
  3. 3. Moriah (Georgia Lee) Firth 1875–1904
  4. 4. Robert (Melton Buck) Firth 1876–1952
  5. 5. Eugene Firth 1891–1961 m. Ema Firth 1893–
    1. 1. William Firth 1910–

Lavinia Shaw's Timeline

5 Records

1854
24 Mar 1854
Birth of Lavinia Shaw in Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States
Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 16
Lavinia Shaw resided here in Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas, United States
Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 46
Lavinia Shaw resided here in Commissioner's Precinct 4 (South Part), Bowie, Texas
Commissioner's Precinct 4 (South Part), Bowie, Texas
1920
1920
Age 66
Lavinia Shaw resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas
1925
12 Nov 1925
Age 71
Death of Lavinia Shaw in Old Union, Bowie, Texas, United States
Old Union, Bowie, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1854
    Event Place: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T625_1775; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Commissioner Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T623_1613; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 12.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Bowie, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Commissioner's Precinct 4 (South Part), Bowie, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Commissioner Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T623_1613; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 12.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T625_1775; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1925
    Event Place: Old Union, Bowie, Texas, United States

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