John G. Shaw

John G. Shaw
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 (1859-01-16)January 16, 1859 near Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	July 21, 1932(1932-07-21) (aged 73) Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Resting place	Cross Creek Cemetery, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Politician, lawyer
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John Gilbert Shaw (January 16, 1859 – July 21, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.

Biography

Born 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

• United States Congress. "John G. Shaw (id: S000309)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.