William McNairn Shaw

William McNairn Shaw (1822 December 30, 1868) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented Lanark South in the 1st Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1868 as a Conservative member.

William McNairn Shaw
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1869
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byAbraham Code
ConstituencyLanark South
Personal details
Born1822 (1822)
Ramsay Township, Upper Canada
DiedDecember 30, 1868(1868-12-30) (aged 46)
Perth, Ontario
Political partyConservative
OccupationLawyer

He was born in Ramsay Township, Upper Canada in 1822, the son of John Shaw. Shaw studied law with Daniel McMartin at Perth. He died in Perth in 1868.

His brother Alexander Shaw later served in the Canadian House of Commons.


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