About John Shaw
Lived 1773 – 1823 (aged 49–50). John Shaw was an American military officer and sailor.
Captain John Shaw (177317 September 1823) was a United States Navy officer who served in the Quasi-War and War of 1812.
Personal life A third-generation Anglo-Irishman, John Shaw's father and father's father were both officers of the British Armed Forces. The family of his mother—Elizabeth Barton—were also English emigrants to Ireland. John Shaw himself was born in Mountmellick, Kingdom of Ireland in 1773. In 1790, 17-year-old Shaw and his brother left Ireland for the fledgling United States, arriving in New York City before heading to the nation's capitol of Philadelphia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Shaw?
American naval officer, born 1773
When was John Shaw born?
John Shaw was born in 1773 in Mountmellick.
When did John Shaw die?
John Shaw died on 17 September 1823 in Philadelphia.
What was John Shaw's occupation?
John Shaw was a military officer and sailor.
What nationality was John Shaw?
John Shaw was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Shaw (naval officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Shaw. https://biography.guide/john-shaw-military-officer/
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Chicago: "John Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-shaw-military-officer/.
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