I've just joined RootsChat as I think I can add some light to the Alexander Shaw m Elspet Gordon thread.
Alexander (sometimes recorded as John) married Elspet Gordon in 1817. The marriage entry (RC) says that he is the nephew of Donald Shaw, Laganale - that supports the idea that Alexander's mother is a daughter of Alexander Shaw of Inchrory and Elspet Farquharson. However, the Janet Shaw born 1765 actually married John Gordon of Inchnacape.
There was, however, an earlier Janet born to Alexander Shaw and Elspet Farquharson in 1754 - now this is only a suggestion, I can't prove anything, but given the errors in recording accurate family names what about the first Janet was actually known as Elspet (after her mother) and it was she who married Duncan Shaw, son of Farquhar Shaw? Elspet Shaw widow of the family of Inchrory died aged about 80 in 1834 - guess what year that makes her birth - yes, 1754!
Elspet Gordon (wife of Alex/John Shaw) died on 4 December 1834. Their youngest daughter Elspet was born and baptised on 4th December 1834, I can only assume that Elspet snr died in childbirth.
I am descended from Alexander Shaw and Elspet Farquharson's youngest son Donald.
Hope this helps to unravel some more of the story?
I have more info on the family if it's of any interest.