The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 7 Number 2

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dc.contributor.author Shaw, Bryan Lee
dc.date.accessioned 2025-07-14T18:13:08Z
dc.date.available 2025-07-14T18:13:08Z
dc.date.issued 1998-07
dc.identifier.other ca/012/001/018
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/10428/7540
dc.description This item contains 1 PDF file with 4 pages in addition to 4 JP2 files en_US
dc.description.abstract 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 persistent political aspirations. Initially a farmer, Lacy's wealth significantly grew through his partnership with Chester in successful ventures like the turpentining (naval stores) business and property investments. However, Chester's sudden death in 1912 due to a tragic accident profoundly impacted Lacy, leading to a decline in his resources despite his efforts to maintain their prosperous lifestyle and fulfill his painful obligation as administrator of Chester's estate. Lacy also pursued a political career, repeatedly running for County Tax Collector and notably losing a 1914 election by just four votes, followed by another narrow defeat in 1920. Despite his continued endeavors in various businesses like hardware and groceries, his later years saw a decline in fortune, culminating in his death in 1944 as the last surviving child of his parents, having spent much of his life trying to recapture the success he shared with Chester. en_US
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dc.subject Berrien County Historical Foundation (Nashville; Ga.) en_US
dc.subject Nashville (Ga.) en_US
dc.subject Berrien County (Ga.) en_US
dc.subject Newsletters en_US
dc.subject Periodicals en_US
dc.subject Berrien County (Ga.)--History--Sources en_US
dc.subject Electronic records en_US
dc.subject Grady County (Ga.)--History en_US
dc.subject Historic preservation--Georgia--Berrien County en_US
dc.subject Georgia--Genealogy en_US
dc.title The Family of Francis Marion Shaw Newsletter Volume 7 Number 2 en_US
dc.type Text en_US


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