John Gilbert Shaw (January 16, 1859 – July 21, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
John G. Shaw | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin F. Grady |
Succeeded by | John Edgar Fowler |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1888 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Gilbert Shaw January 16, 1859 near Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 21, 1932 Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. | (aged 73)
Resting place | Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
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Biography
editBorn near Fayetteville, North Carolina, Shaw attended the common schools. He engaged in the naval-stores business. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1888 and commenced practice in Fayetteville. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1888. He served as prosecuting attorney for Cumberland County 1890–1894.
Shaw was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1896 to the Fifty-fifth Congress. He resumed the practice of law in Fayetteville, North Carolina, until his death in that city on July 21, 1932. He was interred in Cross Creek Cemetery.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "John G. Shaw (id: S000309)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.