Cyrus Shaw was a farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...

. He represented 3rd Kings

3rd Kings

3rd Kings was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993.The district comprised the western central portion of Kings County....

 in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island

Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island

The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....

 from 1886 to 1900 as a Conservative

Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party

The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...

 member.

He was born in New Perth, Prince Edward Island, the son of Robert Shaw, a Scottish

Scotland

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 immigrant, and Jane Williams, born on the island. He was educated at Prince of Wales College

Prince of Wales College

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 but was forced to end his studies after two years and return to operate the family farm after the death of his mother. In 1883, Shaw married Penelope Partridge. He died in office.

His brother Robert

Robert Shaw (Canadian politician)

Robert Shaw was a lawyer and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 3rd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1879 to 1882 as a Conservative member....

also served in the provincial assembly.