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Walter Shaw 1902–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 OCT 1902

Birth Location: 3 Fraser Street, Burnley

Death Date: FEB 1956

Death Location: 30 Warwick Street, Church

Father: John Shaw

Mother: Mary Capper

Spouse(s): Doris Thornton

Children(s): Joseph Shaw

In 1902, Walter Shaw entered the world in 3 Fraser Street, Burnley, born to John William Shaw And Mary Alice Capper. In 1921, Walter Shaw was employed in Burnley Component Ltd Engineers, Accrington Rd, Bu. In 1928, Walter Shaw was employed in Chemical works. Walter Shaw married Doris Thornton, and had children including Joseph Shaw. Walter Shaw passed away in 1956 in 30 Warwick Street, Church.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Walter Shaw entered the world in 3 Fraser Street, Burnley, born to John William Shaw And Mary Alice Capper.
  • In 1921, Walter Shaw was employed in Burnley Component Ltd Engineers, Accrington Rd, Bu.
  • In 1928, Walter Shaw was employed in Chemical works.
  • Walter Shaw married Doris Thornton, and had children including Joseph Shaw.
  • Walter Shaw passed away in 1956 in 30 Warwick Street, Church.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Shaw's Ancestors

Self
Walter Shaw
1902–1956
Birth Place: 3 Fraser Street, Burnley
Parents
John William Shaw
1864–1924
Blackburn
Mary (Alice) Capper
1869–1944
Church
Grandparents
George Renshaw
1850–1917
Sutton, Nottinghamshire
Sarah Capper
1846–1927
Cabbage Row, Sale, Cheshire.
Great-Grandparents
James Renshaw
1821–1885
Elizabeth White
1823–1886
Peter Capper
1811–1879
Mary Briggs
1817–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Amos Renshaw
1785–
Hannah Bellamy
1786–
Thomas Capper
1777–1840
Frances Meanor
1778–
George Briggs
1775–1860
Agnes Robinson
1786–1866

Walter Shaw's Descendants

1.
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Walter Shaw (4 OCT 1902–FEB 1956) m. Doris Thornton (30 AUG 1908–JUL 1971)
  1. 1. Joseph Shaw 1931–2017

Walter Shaw's Timeline

6 Records

1902
4 OCT 1902
Birth of Walter Shaw in 3 Fraser Street, Burnley
3 Fraser Street, Burnley
1921
1921
Age 19
Walter Shaw was employed in Burnley Component Ltd Engineers, Accrington Rd, Burnley
Burnley Component Ltd Engineers, Accrington Rd, Burnley
1928
1928
Age 26
Walter Shaw was employed in Chemical works
Chemical works
1928
1928
Age 26
Walter Shaw resided here in 9 Gordon Street, Church
9 Gordon Street, Church
1956
10 FEB 1956
Age 54
Burial of Walter Shaw in Church cemetery RC A 1042
Church cemetery RC A 1042
1956
FEB 1956
Age 54
Death of Walter Shaw in 30 Warwick Street, Church
30 Warwick Street, Church

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 OCT 1902
    Event Place: 3 Fraser Street, Burnley

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: 30 Warwick Street, Church

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: 6 Pleasant Court, Burnley. RG14 / 24791.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Chemical works

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: 22 Cedar Street, Burnley. Schedule 143.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 FEB 1956
    Event Place: Church cemetery RC A 1042
    Record Source: U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: 9 Gordon Street, Church

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: FEB 1956
    Event Place: 30 Warwick Street, Church

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Burnley Component Ltd Engineers, Accrington Rd, Burnley

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