Obituaries: Jefferson Y. Shaw, 1929, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: January 10, 1929 Winn Parish Enterprise

Jefferson Y. Shaw

On December the 27th, the spirit of Jefferson Y. Shaw went home to be with his
Lord.  The body was laid to rest December 38, in the Pine Grove Cemetery by
the Rev. J. F. Reid, in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. James Strozier.

Jefferson Y. Shaw was born in Alabama in 1844 and moved with his parents to
Montgomery, Louisiana when a child.  He enlisted in the Infantry of the army
of the Confederacy and saw two years of service.  He was considered a brave
and fearless soldier by his comrades of the Gray.  Soon after the close of the
war, he married Sarah Luther, who was his faithful companion in life until the
time of her death which occurred in 1904.  His early life was spent in Grant
Parish, where his children were born.  In 1888 he moved with his family to
Couley, Winn Parish, and stayed there until his death.

He is survived by two sons and one daughter: L. C. Shaw of Shreveport, J.
E. Shaw of Couley, and Mrs. M. Kelly of Couley.  Since the death of his wife,
he had made his home with his daughter.

Early in life he united with the Methodist Church and was a faithful member
all his life.  The ministers of all faiths found a warm welcome at his home.

He was loved by his church and pastor and died in their fellowship and love.