documenting my very southern genealogy from the plantation to the frontier
I've recently taken a deep dive into the Revolutionary War pension file of Robert Shaw, my 5th great-grandfather. Born about 1755, his parentage is unknown. He may have been a Scottish, Irish or British immigrant. He is first found in Guilford County, North Carolina, relocating to Sumner County, Tennessee about 1786 along the Red River. … Continue reading Chunky Bob Shaw and the Old Lady
Robert Shaw was my 5th great-grandfather and along with his wife, Elizabeth Hamilton, one of the earliest white settlers of Sumner County, Tennessee. I Robert Shaw of Sumner County and of Tennessee do make and ordain this instrument which is subscribed with my name to be my last will and testament revoking all others. First … Continue reading Will of Robert Shaw, Sumner County, Tennessee, 7 July 1823
There is a lot of inconsistent information online about Thomas Hamilton. This is largely because there are so many Thomas Hamiltons from Ireland! There were, however, at least two of them who arrived in America at around the same time. One, who I believe was the son of Hansford Hamilton and often confused with our … Continue reading Thomas Hamilton and Jane McCracken
