William John Shaw (1809-69) Founder of 'Shaws of Limerick' (Bacon Curer's)

[allister1964]

Wm John Shaw's family background was apparently in County Down. I'd like to know more, if anyone can help?

[Sinann]

What do you know already, it looks like his wife was Martha and they lived in Rose Cottage in Limerick, do you know her maiden name? Have you got their marriage? What was his father's name? How do you know he came from Co.Down?

[hallmark]

Shaw & Sons operated out of Mulgrave Street. It was founded in 1831 by William John Shaw, whose family originated in Co. Down. In 1892 Shaw’s factory was using electric lights, lifts, a mini-railway  and even telephonic communications, the Shaws factory was  well ahead of it’s time. It is now owned by the Kerry Group.

    Shaw, Martha, Rose Cottage, Limerick Chronicle 14 April 1868, wife of William John Shaw – buried in St. Munchins Graveyard.

    Shaw, William John, Rose Cottage, Limerick Chronicle 02 December 1869 – buried in St. Munchins Graveyard

http://limerickslife.com/limerick-bacon-factories/

[hallmark]

Shaw, William John, Rose Cottage, Limerick Chronicle 02 December 1869 – buried in St. Munchins Graveyard


Look for his Death Cert, see how old he was then you have a Birth Year to work from

From there you can start looking for Marriage starting from when he was e.g 20 y.o

[hallmark]

Grrrr... missed the 1809 bit 

Sorry.

[allister1964]

Thanks for the information, though I already know about his business life. I am interested in his genealogical background, which according to another website, was in County Down. His wife, Martha's maiden surname, I'm fairly sure, was Duffield.