W.S. Shaw

--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 19 Jan 1911

SUCCUMBS TO 9TH PNEUMONIA ATTACK

--from Monday's Daily

Succumbing to an attack of pneumonia, the ninth he had suffered during his life, W.S. Shaw, familiarly known as "Babe," died at his home, eight miles east of Conway, Sunday afternoon. Mr. Shaw was born in Faulkner County, 47 years ago, and spent his entire life in the county. He was married August 16, 1885, to Miss Jennie Crosby, who, with eight children, survive him.

The children are Mrs. Clyda S. Bailey, Willie, Fred, Cyrus, Corine, Hugh and Sherman. Mr. Shaw was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Woodmen Circle and Farmers' Union, and of the Christian Church.

The funeral will be held at New Liberty tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Contributed by Becky Millet 2002



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