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  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 8 Number 2 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (1999-06)
    This newsletter profiles Eliza Allen Knight, the stepdaughter of Francis Marion Shaw and daughter of Rachel Moore Allen, highlighting her unique distinction as the last survivor of her generation within the family, embodying ...
  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 8 Number 1 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (1999-03)
    This newsletter profiles John Levi Allen, a respected farmer and prominent citizen from Berrien County, Georgia, and the stepson of Francis Marion Shaw. Born to Rachel Moore and Barzilla Allen, who died in the Civil War, ...
  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 7 Number 3 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (1998-10)
    This newsletter centers on the enduring legacy of Francis Marion Shaw. Despite this profound disability, Shaw demonstrated immense courage and stamina, successfully clearing and cultivating multiple plantations and raising ...
  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 7 Number 2 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (1998-07)
    This newsletter profiles Lacy Lester Shaw, the fifth child of Francis Marion and Rachel Allen Shaw, detailing a life characterized by a close bond with his younger brother Chester, fluctuating financial success, and ...
  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 7 Number 1 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (1998-03)
    This newsletter details how several grandsons of Francis Marion and Rachel Allen Shaw prominently served in law enforcement across Berrien and surrounding counties in Georgia and Florida for over three decades. Figures ...

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