Robert SHAW (1828-1880)

 

Family Links Spouses/Children: 1. Mary Alexander FARRIS 2. Martha Ann MARTIN Robert SHAW 2 Born: 1828 2 Marriage (1): Mary Alexander FARRIS about 19 Jul 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky 1 Marriage (2): Martha Ann MARTIN 2 Died: 1880 2 Robert married Mary Alexander FARRIS, daughter of Isaac Henderson FARRIS and Ann J. KING, about 19 Jul 1852 in Barren County, Kentucky.3 (Mary Alexander FARRIS was born about 1835 in Kentucky 2 4 and died on 13 Jun 1864 in Kentucky 2.) Robert next married Martha Ann MARTIN.2   Marriage Notes: This was also a second marriage for Martha, who was the widow of James A. Tapsott. 2

1 Family Records of Margaret Lester Hill, citing marriage bond found in Marriage File 11. Margaret "Peggy" Lester Hill is a great great granddaughter of John King and his second wife, Elizabeth Priest, through their daughter, Elizabeth Carrington King Sanderson. Her mother was born in Barren County, Kentucky, so she is not far removed from her Barren County roots. She is an exceptional researcher who has lovingly preserved the history of our King family. She and her mother registered the John King Cemetery with the South Central Kentucky Historical Society. Peggy's e-mail address is hillsqtr15@keyisp.net and her postal address is 489 Middle Gate, Irvington, VA 22480.

2 Family Records of Margaret Lester Hill.

3 Family Records of Margaret Lester Hill, citing marriage bond found in Marriage File 11.

4 1850 Census, Barren County, Kentucky, Roll M432_191, Page 306 (Ancestry.com Image 2 of 179).