About William Shaw
Lived 1839 – 1922 (aged 82–83). William Shaw was a Canadian politician.
William Shaw (September 19, 1839 – March 3, 1922) was a farmer, baker and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. In the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, he represented Saint John County & City from 1890 to 1892 and Saint John City from 1892 to 1903 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was born in Simonds parish, Saint John County, New Brunswick, of Irish descent, and was educated there. Shaw married Isabella Wooten. He served as alderman for Saint John and as chairman of the Public Works department. He died in 1922 at Saint John.
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Who was William Shaw?
Canadian farmer, baker and politician
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William Shaw was born on 19 September 1839.
When did William Shaw die?
William Shaw died in 1922.
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William Shaw was a politician.
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William Shaw was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: William Shaw (New Brunswick politician)
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