At his home near Alfred Station, May 26, 1899, John Remington Shaw, aged 85 years, 11 months and 4 days.
Mr. Shaw was the youngest son of Anthony and Dinah Shaw, and was the last survivor of twenty-two children. He was born at Steventown, Rensselaer County, N. Y., June 22, 1813. In 1829, he settled on a farm near Alfred Station, where he lived till the time of his death. He was twice married; December 22, 1832, to Tacy Burdick, to whom were born six children, three of whom survive; March 30, 1851, to Mary L. Williams, to whom five children were born, all surviving. He united with the Second Alfred church in 1829, remaining a faithful member till his death. Funeral services were conducted at the church Sunday afternoon, by the pastor. Isa. 46: 4. F. E. P.
