Shaw, John

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Dates 1708-10, 1722-24
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Margaret Dalrymple
Issue 1 daughter
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

Initially an MP for Renfrewshire (1708-10, 1727-34), Shaw was returned as a Whig for Clackmannanshire (1722-27). Closely associated with Greenock. Fought under the Duke of Argyll in the Fifteen Rebellion. During the Fourty-Five, Shaw mobilized local support for the forces, raising the militia in Greenock despite threats from the rebels.