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James Shaw (b. 1775 in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England) — Local Past

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James Shaw

Born about 1775 in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England

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This person page was added on 1 July 2026.

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1775
Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England
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1775
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England
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1775
Holy Trinity Church, Towngate, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England
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21 January 1775
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Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Baptism of James Shaw
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James Shaw
Date
21 January 1775
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Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
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Joseph Shaw
James Shaw was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Holmfirth, Yorkshire. 21 January 1775. He is the son of Joseph Shaw of Woodroyd Hill in Hepworth. I haven't found Woodroyd Hill on any map, would be interested if anyone knows where it is?
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Joseph Shaw
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Bettye Shaw (b. 1777 in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England)
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Hannah Shaw (b. 1779 in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England)
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John Shaw (b. 1781 in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England)
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Mary Shaw (1787 Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England – 1862 Hoylandswaine, South Yorkshire, England)
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Rachel Shaw (1790 Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England – 1883 Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, England)
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Sarah Shaw (b. 1792 in Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England)
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Ammy Shaw (1795 Hepworth, West Yorkshire, England – 1831 Catshaw, Millhouse Green, South Yorkshire, England)
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