#1Politics & Law
George B. Shaw
1854–1894American politician and lumberman
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Famous people · Alma
Alma has just one famous person to its name: George B. Shaw
In 1854, the American politician and lumberman George B. Shaw was born. Their birth falls in the early republic. 5 languages have an article about them. Across the town line, Wellsville lists 12, Adam McMullen first.
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George B. Shaw
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1854
George B. Shaw
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Politics & Law
1 people
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Photo credits (4)
- George B. Shaw: ”The House of Representatives of the Fifty Third Congress” (detail), The Graphic Chicago, 1893, Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Adam McMullen: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jason Dunham: US Marine Corps, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry S. Rowe: Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons