History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin,  O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882.  p. 493.
[Bourbon County]  [Paris City and Precinct]

JOHN J. SHAW, hardware and house furnishing; P. O. Paris; represents one
of the oldest business houses in his line in Paris, having been permanently
engaged in this line since 1864, making him the oldest established hardware
houses of those now doing business here.  He is a native of Bourbon County;
was born July 2, 1833, in Ruddel's Mills Precinct; the fourth son who came
to maturity born to John Shaw and Hannah Cox.  He came to Paris in 1849,
and began learning his trade with H. Wilkins, remaining with him four years
and a half; in 1854 he returned to Ruddel's Mills, where he engaged in
milling and merchandising, remaining here until October, 1864, when he came
to this place and engaged in his present business.  May 26, 1864, he
married Mary E. January, of Cynthiana; daughter of Ephraim and Mary
(Thompson) January; she was a daughter of William Thompson, one of the
early settlers in Harrison County.  Mr. Shaw is doing an excellent
business, have a large patronage.  Has three children: William S.,
Mary L. and John R.

Shaw Wilkins January Thompson
=
Cynthiana-Harrison-KY

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