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  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 9 Number 2 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (2000-07)
    This newsletter profiles Marion Mansfield "Buddy" Knight, a grandson of Francis Marion and Rachel Allen Shaw, whose life was characterized by a persistent pursuit of elusive dreams and significant financial hardship. Despite ...
  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 9 Number 1 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (2000-04)
    This newsletter profiles Burie Webster Clements, Sr., also known as "Buster," a grandson of Francis Marion and Rachel Allen Shaw, detailing his diverse life and career. Born in Adel, Georgia, in 1899, he briefly worked ...
  • The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 8 Number 3 
    Shaw, Bryan Lee (1999-12)
    This newsletter profiles Charles Bruner Shaw, Sr., detailing a life marked by early family tragedy, resilience, and a dedicated career in law enforcement. Born in 1888, he was orphaned young and raised by his grandparents, ...
  • 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, ...

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