Paternal Ancestors and kin of John Robert Shaw

Shaw families from Co. Kildare and Carlow

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David Shaw
Photo not labeled. Found in a box with old family photos at 76 Fitch Ave.
My Herigate dating suggests taken ca 1881
Michael Shaw
Patrick Shaw
John Robert Shaw
Mary Mildred Shaw Hockey
Sisters-in-law
Jeannine Knight (John), Jean Steadman (Lawrence Vincent), Mary Mildred (Joe Hockey), Dorothy (Dot) Walter (James)
James William Shaw
Lawrence Vincent Shaw
Nettie Scranton Shaw
Margaret Phelan Shaw
Lawrence James Shaw Jr.
Lawrence Shaw Jr.
Children of Lawrence Shaw Jr. and Nettie Scranton
Lawrence Shaw Jr.
William Shaw
Block party at 30 Garrow Street, home of William Shaw
Ca 1915
Early Shaw Family
Date of picture unknown, but photographer was at the address on back of photograph from 1892 to 1905. Possibly the womanbetween Lawrence and Frank in the back row may be Elizabeth Campion Shaw, his wife who died in 1896. Their son, Lawrence was born in 1893, so the picture may have been taken in 1892. The children in the photograph are probably siblings of Lawrence and Frank Shaw and children of Frank and Elizabeth Dougherty Shaw.
Children of William and Nora Hatnett Shaw
Edward, Mary, George, Baby Joseph Michael
Legend of Block Party Photo. Identification of individuals made by Nora Conroy, a neighbor of Frank Shaw. IDs made ca 1985
Back of Early Shaw Family picture
Emil J Kreamer
Photographer
14 Frederick St.
Auto phone 369 Auburn, N. Y.
(Emil Kreamer resided at 14 Frederick St. from 1892 to 1905)
Sarah Shaw Simmonds
Lawrence James Shaw Sr.
Early Shaw Family
ID by Google Gemini AI places date about 1905. based on info for Kreamer Photographer, hair styles and clothing of people in picture.
Facial recognition suggests Frank Shaw's family at least are included.
Block party at 30 Garrow Street, home of William Shaw
Ca 1915
Back of Early Shaw family picture
Emil J Kreamer
Photographer
14 Frederick St.
Auto phone 369 Auburn, N. Y.
(Emil Kreamer resided at 14 Frederick St. from 1892 to 1905)
Legend of Block Party Photo. Identification of individuals made by Nora Conroy, a neighbor of Frank Shaw. IDs made ca 1985
Early Shaw Family
ID by Google Gemini AI places date about 1905. based on info for Kreamer Photographer, hair styles and clothing of people in picture.
Facial recognition suggests Frank Shaw and Elizabeth Dougherty Shaw are in top row behind the woman in Black with baby.
Probably many of the children are those of Frank and Elizabeth
From Gemini: Based on the fashion, hairstyles, and historical context of Auburn, NY, this photograph was most likely taken between 1900 and 1910, with a high probability of being right around 1905-1908.
Why this time period?
?     The "Gibson Girl" Look: The women are wearing classic Edwardian-era "pigeon-breast" or S-bend silhouettes. These high-collared, white lace blouses (often called "waists") with voluminous sleeves were the height of fashion between 1900 and 1908.
?     Hairstyles: Several women have their hair in "Pompadour" styles-swept up and padded out around the face-which was the iconic look of the mid-1900s.
?     Hats: The large, ornate hats visible in the back row are typical of the mid-to-late Edwardian period. By 1910-1912, hats became even larger ("Merry Widow" hats), but these appear to be the slightly more modest sizes of the mid-decade.
?     Auburn History: During this era, Auburn was a booming manufacturing hub (home to companies like International Harvester). Large family gatherings or social groups like this were common, and the style of the interior decor-the heavy patterned wallpaper and lace curtains-aligns perfectly with American homes in the first decade of the 20th century.

Based on the information on the back of the photograph and records for Emil J. Kraemer, this picture was likely taken between 1900 and 1910.
The stamp provides specific clues that narrow down the timeframe:
The Photographer: Emil J. Kraemer
?     Career Span: Emil J. Kraemer was a prolific photographer in Auburn, NY, for approximately 30 years, ending with his death in 1925.
?     Studio Location: He operated his business out of his home and studio at 14 Frederick Street.
?     Business Type: While he began as a worker for the Auburn Daily Advertiser, he later opened his own independent studio.
The "Auto Phone" Clue
The stamp on the back mentions an "Auto Phone," which refers to the Auburn Automatic Telephone Company.
?     This company was founded in Auburn in the late 1890s and was a major competitor to Bell Telephone until it was eventually absorbed.
?     The presence of a phone number on a photographer's stamp typically points to a date after 1900, when residential and business telephone use became more common in Auburn.
Historical Context
?     Clothing & Style: The high-collared white lace blouses and "pompadour" hairstyles seen in the photo were most popular between 1902 and 1908.
?     Other Works: Kraemer is known for capturing many local group photos during this era, including school classes and community gatherings.
Legend of Block Party Photo. Identification of individuals made by Nora Conray, a neighbor of Frank Shaw. IDs made ca 1985
Block Party at home of William Shaw, 30 Garrow Street
Ca 1915
Back of Early Shaw Family photograph.
Emil J Kreamer
Photographer
14 Frederick St.
Auto phone 369 Auburn, N. Y.
(Emil Kreamer resided at 14 Frederick St. from 1892 to 1905)
Robert Brandon Shaw
Top: Joe and Millie Hockey (holding Bill), John Shaw, Front: Jeannine Shaw (holding Kathy)
Diane Shaw
Raymond Edward Shaw
Sister Agnes Eileen Shaw
David F Shaw Jr
David and Marie Welch Shaw
Children of David and Helen Welch Shaw of Sayre.
Back Row: LEFT TO RIGHT: Timmy, Mike, Joey, Kevin
Front Row: Jimmy, Margaret, Mary, David III.
Birthday celebration for Mary in January 2023
Missing from the photo is daughter Maureen
Leo Nelson Shaw
Mary Anastasia Shaw Mahoney
David Louis Shaw
Stella Shaw Francis
Thomas Mahoney
Joseph Edward Shaw
William Timothy Shaw III
Joseph Michael Shaw
Mary Shaw Byrne
Anna Shaw Hyland
Anna Shaw Hyland
Winifred Shaw Harmon
Ellen McDonald Shaw
Ellen Shaw Nolan
James Souhan
Helen Hyland Boss
Peter Nolan
Robert William Nagle
John Clarence Nolan
Martin Shaw
Kathleen Kehoe Mabey and family
Tom and Margaret Kehoe and Family
1987
Mary O'Grady Shaw
Marie Shaw McKenna
Michael Shaw
Pat Shaw 1987
Larry Shaw
Fr Michael Francis Conboy
Joseph Robert Cornall
Helen Marie Welch Shaw
Suzanne Cochi
Anne Boss Creary
 
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