Lang, H. O., ed.  "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description 
of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and 
Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal 
Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers."  Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and 
Job Printer, 1885.  p. 629.

THOMAS C. SHAW

     Born in Missouri, February 23, 1823, and was raised on a farm.  Came with
his parents to Oregon in 1844.  Served in the Cayuse war, and became second
lieutenant of a company.  Took up a farm on Howell Prairie, Marion County, about
1851, where he still lives.  Was elected county commissioner in 1864, holding
that office four years.  Was county assessor from 1870 until 1874, in the latter
year being elected sheriff.  Became county judge in 1880.  Married Miss
Josephine Headrick, November 28, 1850.
 
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2005 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.