The demise of one of
the old and most respected citizens of the town, Mr. Benjamin Frank
Shaw, known to so many relatives and connections as "Uncle
Frank," occurred on Sunday, October 13. For the period of three
years, Mr. Shaw's health had been gradually decaying, and in January his
complaint, cirebosis of the liver, confined him to bed.
Born in Townsend on Jan. 13,
1834, deceased was in his 80th year. He was the son of the late Benjamin
Shaw of Townsend. His great-grandfather was the Rev. Jabez Collver
[sic], the Presbyterian clergyman of pioneer fame, whose daughter,
Freelove Culver [sic], was married to Michael Shoff [sic] in New Jersey,
later coming to Norfolk County.
In 1856 Mr. Shaw was married to
Miss Mary Maria Book, of Ancaster, who survives her husband. To them
were born seven children, three of whom survive. James F. Shaw and
Kinsley Shaw, of Townsend, and Miss Alice Alberta Shaw, of Simcoe.
After their marriage Mr. and
Mrs. Shaw made their home in Ancaster for about nine years. They then
moved to Townsend, and five years ago came to this town to end their
days.
Mr. Shaw had five brothers and
three sisters. Two brothers, D. K. Shaw of Townsend, and S. Aaron Shaw
of Simcoe, and one sister, Mrs. Shoff of Toronto, are living.
Generous and hospitable, Mr.
Shaw's....
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