VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Brenton Shaw

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William Brenton Shaw

Roster ID 2546
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Brenton
Last Name:	Shaw
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Affiliation:	Class of 1865
Biography & Genealogy:	William Brenton Shaw, Class of 1865: New Market Cadet; Second Cadet Sergeant, Co. A. Genealogy: Born- September 15, 1843, in Currituck Co. N.C. Father- Henry M. Shaw; Mother- Mary Trotman. Pat. Grandfather- John A. Shaw; Pat. Grandmother- Elizabeth Mutchmore. Mat. Grandfather- Ezekel Trotman; Mat. Grandmother- Emily Dauge. Married- Jennie Ferebee; three sons and two daughters; 1st son- Henry M. Shaw; 2nd son -William B. Shaw; 3rd son- Edwin F. Shaw. Daughters- names not known. Careers: Lawyer, State Senator. Died- December 24, 1908, in N.C.

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