Roger Mills Co. - Obit for Mrs. Carrie Shaw

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Obit for Mrs. Carrie Shaw

Mrs. Carrie Shaw, one of Roger Mills County's early settlers passed away December 
20, 1962 at 3:32 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Teresa Shaw, at Amarillo, 
Texas.  Services were conducted Saturday, December 22, 1962 at 2 p.m. in the 
Reydon Community Building with Rev. Sanford Cole officiating.  Burial was in 
the Eller Flats Cemetery, Gem City, Hemphills County, Texas  under the direction 
of Scroggins and Son.

Nancy Carline (Carrie) Shaw was the daughter of the late J.B. and Nancy Ownbey 
who resided in the old Hamburg community in the late 1800's.  She was born May 
19, 1881 in Erath County, Texas, and came to Roger Mills County in the late 1800's.
  
She was married to Matt H. Shaw on December 25, 1902, and they established a 
home and resided near the community of Hamburg from their marriage until Mr. Shaw's 
death in 1946.  Mrs. Shaw continued to make her home at this place until about two 
years ago when she moved to Amarillo, Texas, to make her home with her daughter, 
Teresa Shaw.

In addition to her daughter, two sons, J.C. of Durham and Thoral of Lowell, 
Michigan survive.

Her oldes son, Milford preceded her in death July, 1961.  She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
      
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