William Shaw

William was born on December 28th, 1796 in St. Quivox and his baptism took place there on January 2nd, 1797.¹ 

• Birth Notes
  • Baptised 2 January 1797, St. Quivox parish
    Family living in Wallacetown

William's father was Robert Shaw and his mother was Mary Eaglesham-Smith. He had a brother and a sister, named Thomas and Margaret.  He was the oldest of the three children.