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Obituary of Charles DeShaw 1951
Died March 29, 1951 at the age of 89, born October 8, 1861 and he had lived in Burnsville the last 61 years. He was married to Honora Ellen Fitzgibbons in Lakeville in 1892 and they always resided in Burnsville.
Survivors were - children Thomas and William, Anthony and Mable Sawinski. Mrs. DeShaw died October 31, 1946. Funeral was at St. John the Baptist, Savage.
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The DeShaw family 1945A 1945 photo of the Bill DeShaw in the yard in front of the house near County 11 and 138th St. John’s father William is in the doorway. John was born in 1940 in Burnsville. Mother Luella (1919). Grandfather Charles (1865) immigated from Canada. Grandmother Lenora (1875) Siblings Elizabeth (1939) Mary (1945) Uncle? Thomas (1898)
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Charles and Nora DeShaw 50th weddingOctober 9, 1942 Dakota County Tribune reports: A well-known Crystal Lake couple, Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeShaw celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home Sunday, with an open house for relatives and friends, and a dinner for 25 guests at noon. Mrs. DeShaw (Nora Fitzgibbons) has been a county resident since she was four years old. She was born in Chicago in 1869, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fitzgibblons. When Nora was barely four, the family moved to the Pat Hynes farm just north of Crystal Lake.
Charles DeShaw first saw the light of day in Milwaukee in 1861, and after being schooled there, he came to this community at the age of 32. Charles and Nora were united in marriage in 1892. The couple lived on several places in the county and finally settled on their present farm north of Crystal Lake. Five of their eight children are still living: Tom at home, Mrs. Frank Sawinski (Mabel), of St. Paul, Tony of St. Paul, Ray of California and Bill at home. Mrs. DeShaw has one brother James Fitzgibbons living near her present home.
Many friends in the Crystal Lake community extend their congratulations to this pioneer couple. Fr. Hart said a High Mass in the morning, while 100 guests attended the open house in the afternoon.
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DeShaw Family in 1942late October: Loella and Bill DeShaw, John 7 yrs., Betty, Mary, Irene, Robert (baby)
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James Fitzgibbons and Honora DeShaw
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DeShaw Extended FamilyBack Row (l-r): Thomas DeShaw, Mabel Sawinski, Anne DeShaw (Ed's wife), Edward DeShaw, William Deshaw, Ray DeShaw
Front row (l-r): Ellen Fitzgibbons, Honora DeShaw (baby Lucille Sawinski), Charles DeShaw (child Robert Sawinski), James Fitzgibbons
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DeShaw familyTom and Ellen Fitzgibbons cleared the land and plowed it with oxen, they encountered hardships - then 33 years ago the DeShaw family, relatives of the Fitzgibbons began construction of a barn on the original 160 acres at what is now County Road 11 and McAndrews Road. This November 2, 1977 article appeared in the Burnsville Sun.
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DeShaw familyJune 11, 1970 Minnesota Valley Sun clipping showing members of the DeShaw family. Shown are: Four generations celebrated on Memorial Day the 77th birthday of Mary Rislow, now a resident of Maple Manor Nursing Home in Bloomington. Pictured from left are Kristin DeShaw, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John DeShaw who celebrated her birthday on the same day. Mrs. John DeShaw, Mrs. William DeShaw and Mrs. Ristow. Born in St. Paul, Mrs. Ristow grew up in Burnsville as a girl and after her marriage lived in Lakeville and Farmington.
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John DeShawA 1945 photo of John DeShaw sitting on a stump in the yard in front of the house near County 11 and 138th St. John’s father William is in the doorway. John tells us he was born in the upper back bedroom, window visible. John was born in 1940 in Burnsville. Mother Luella (1919). Grandfather Charles (1865) immigated from Canada. Grandmother Lenora (1875) Siblings Elizabeth (1939) Mary (1945) Uncle? Thomas (1898)
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John DeShaw on stump in about 1940house believed to be rented , just south of 138th street on Fitzgibbons land west side of Cty 11. Farm land believed to be north side of 138th street (labeled "Garden Homes" on 1946 plat.) John was born December 23, 1934.
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Mabel DeShaw and Frank SawinskiMabel Deshaw (1897 - 1991) and Frank Sawinski (1893-1976) Wedding.
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Mabel DeShaw SawinskiMabel DeShaw Sawinski, 1960s.
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Pat DeShawLived on the DeShaw property on today's McAndrews Road.
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John DeShaw 1 yr old
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Bath Time 1930sJohn DeShaw, with Mary DeShaw and Betty Lauden
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