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William Shaw

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William Shaw

Birth
Switzerland County, Indiana, USA
Death
15 Apr 1929 (aged 76)
Fresno County, California, USA
Burial
Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA Add to Map
Plot
IOOF Mausoleum
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William Shaw was Born Dec 12, 1852 Switzerland County,Indiana, the son of Archibald Shaw and Margaret Shaw.

He was the Chief of Police for Fresno in 1910. Shaw Avenue in Fresno, California is named after him.

Prior to becoming Police Chief, he was a merchant selling cigars in the city of Fresno. After he left the position of chief, he is listed as a contractor/carpenter.

He married Threna Hedges whose family is the namesake for Hedges Avenue in Fresno.
William Shaw was Born Dec 12, 1852 Switzerland County,Indiana, the son of Archibald Shaw and Margaret Shaw.

He was the Chief of Police for Fresno in 1910. Shaw Avenue in Fresno, California is named after him.

Prior to becoming Police Chief, he was a merchant selling cigars in the city of Fresno. After he left the position of chief, he is listed as a contractor/carpenter.

He married Threna Hedges whose family is the namesake for Hedges Avenue in Fresno.


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