Born c1854 in Longton, Staffordshire, the nephew of John Shaw I (71C).
| 1871 | Potter’s labourer, Victoria Terrace, St Philip’s parish (17), living with his uncle and family (71C). |
| 1881 | Potter’s dipper, 225 Normacott Road, Longton (25), living with his wife Fanny (24), potter’s handler, and son William (4 mths), both born in Longton (81C). |