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Banffshire / Re: Stoneavaich - Glenconlas as it was known
« on: Monday 28 December 20 16:14 GMT (UK)  »
As I'm very new to this site, I'm struggling to work out how I reply to different people on the thread!
Hopefully xscott1312 will see this reply?
I'm a bit confused by something you said in your earlier reply to me.  I thought, from what I read in one of your posts, that you were descended from Alexander Shaw (1786-1865) and Elspet Gordon?  I can't see, therefore, how you can be descended from Donald Shaw (1762-1836) who was the youngest son of Alexander Shaw (Inchrory) and Elspet Farquharson?  Mind you, it doesn't help when there are so many different Shaws all with the same first name!
Passed down the generations, I have a powder horn inscribed 'Alexander Shaw 1734'.  I also have a copy (a bit worse the wear) of Legends of Glenmore which has also come down through the family.
You mentioned a marriage in 1791 but not sure who you were referring to?
I think I was told that Duncan (son of Farquhar) died quite young (he was baptised in 1738 see RC records) - it might explain why Alexander was brought up in his mother's home of Inchrory?  Also when Alexander gave his birthplace as Crathie, he would have been referring to the joint Parish of Crathie and Braemar. Farquhar was 'of Glencluny' which is at the far end of the parish, beyond Braemar.

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Banffshire / Re: Stoneavaich - Glenconlas as it was known
« on: Monday 28 December 20 13:24 GMT (UK)  »
Hello Indiana
I have a few bits of info re Shaws of Delnalyn which you may or may not know about - much of it comes from Victor Gaffney's book, "The Lordship of Strathavon" and/or Bruce Bishop's booklet (ANESFHS) about Parish of Kirkmichael.
Like you I have estimated that William's birth is circa 1754.  The first mention of Shaws in Delnalyn (spelling varies considerably) is in 1763 when Donald Shaw married Janet Cameron (a second marriage?).  The 1773 rental crop also records Donald Shaw as being [in] Delnalyn.  There is a reference made of Donald's son being recruited into the militia which extended the period of his tenancy.  1778 - William Shaw, Findron was recruited into Farquharson's militia.  I suspect this is 'your' William and Donald's son.  In 1784 William and Donald Shaw were given a 19 year lease of Delnalyn and in March 1785 Donald died.  1790, Willian Shaw rental crop and 1797, William Shaw paid horse tax.  If his birth was 1754, he would have been 41 when he married Ephy so maybe he was married previously?
Going backwards in time there is a Donald Shaw, subtenant in Tommachlaggan (1752-54) - could this be William's father?  Even further back (1729) is the birth of Donald Shaw to William Shaw Fodderletter and Isobel Robertson - could this be the right Donald?  The ages would work as would the tradition of eldest son named after his paternal grandfather.
What I haven't found, however, is how these Shaws are related to my Inchrory Shaws.
James Shaw, son of Donald Shaw, is my 3xgreat grandfather by way of his son Alexander.  'My' Donald Shaw is the youngest son of Alexander Shaw and Elspet Farquharson (Inchrory).
Let me know if this makes any kind of sense to you?!

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Banffshire / Re: Stoneavaich - Glenconlas as it was known
« on: Sunday 27 December 20 15:27 GMT (UK)  »
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.

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