Aaron Shinn was born near Shinnston, Monongalia Co., (W.) Virginia, in 1782, son of Levi Shinn Sr. and Elizabeth (Smith). The area of his birth became part of Harrison Co., (W.) Virginia, when this new county was formed in May 1784 where he grew to adulthood.

Husband of Mary (Pigott)

[Married in Harrison Co., (W.) Virginia, May 22, 1811]

After their marriage, Aaron & his wife, Mary, lived in Harrison Co., (W.) Virginia, through the early 1820's.

Father of: Abraham P., Harriet, Phoebe, George Washington, Eliza, Levi Smith, Josiah H., Sarah Ellen, Emily Jane, William Jehu, and David Alpheus Shinn

Tax List:

1812 • Harrison Co., (W.) Virginia

"Aron Shinn"

Aaron Shinn served in the 119 Regiment Virginia Militia during the War of 1812-1815. According to the records, he entered and was discharged as a Private.

Military:

Feb 1815 • Harrison Co., (W.) Virginia

Virginia Militia/ Private/ 119th Regiment [Feb-March, 1815] "Aaron Shinn"

Land Deed: Apr 25, 1815 • Harrison Co., (W.) Virginia

Aaron Shinn & Mary his wife of Harrison County TO Joseph Wilson, waters of Shinn's Run & being part of the tract of land I now live on to contain 1/4 acre & 15 Holes, $16 [Harrison Co., WV, Deed Book 11, pg 621; FHL 008135172, Image 700]

Census: Aug 1820 • Harrison Co., (W.) Virginia

"Aaron Shinn" (Free White Male, age 26-44)

They lived in Tyler Co. (now Doddridge Co.), (W.) Virginia/ Arnolds Creek

from 1825-1839; They are listed on the Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia, during the 1830 census.

Military: Oct 1, 1825 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

"Aaron Shinn" - Company Muster (1 Oct 1825) [Tyler Co., WV, Court Records, 1825, Image 81, FHL Film 008612771]

Military: Oct 1825 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

"Aaron Shinn" - Battalion Muster (Oct 1825) [Tyler Co., WV, Court Records, 1825, Image 81, FHL Film 008612771]

Military: 1826 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

A list of Militia fines assessed in the 123rd Reg't VA Militia for the year 1826 - "Aaron Shinn" ($3.50) [Tyler Co., WV, Court Records, Vol. 8, Image 92, FHL Film 008612771]

Military: Oct 25, 1826 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

Proceedings at a Military Court of Enquire held for 1st Battalion of 123rd Regm't VA Militia - "Aaron Shinn" - Capt. Delashmutts list of Delinquents gone through & it was ordered that persons be fined (Tyler Co., WV, County Court Record, Image 76, 1826, FHL Film 008612771)

Military: 1827 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

A list of Militia fines assessed in the 123rd Reg't VA Militia for the year 1827- "Aaron Shinn" ($6.00) [Tyler Co., WV, Court Record, Vol. 8, Image 104-A, FHL Film 008612771]

Census: 1830 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

"Aron Shin"

Tyler Co., (W) VA, Deed: Alexander C. Furbee & Actious his wife TO Aaron Shinn, 37 acres on Middle Island Creek for $132 on 09-05-1835 (Tyler Co., WV, Deed Book 5, pgs 407- 408)

Tyler Co., (W) VA, Deed: Aaron Shinn & Mary his wife of Tyler County TO Daniel Haymond of Wood County & Benoni Israel of Harrison County, 37 acres on Middle Island Creek for $200, on 02-16-1836 (Tyler Co., WV, Deed Book 6, pgs 124-125)

Aaron Shinn died during the winter in c. February 1840 on Arnolds Creek in then Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia, from a fever according to his grand-daughter, Edith Shinn Chaney (as recorded by her in a family history), & he was buried in the Pigott Cemetery on Arnolds Creek, but his gravestone can no longer be found today.

Estate Appraisement Bill:

March 16, 1840 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

of Aaron Shinn, dec'd [Tyler Co., WV, Will Book 2-A, pgs 164-166]

Estate Sale Bill:

April 10, 1840 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

of Aaron Shinn, dec'd; His son, George W. Shinn, Administrator [Tyler Co., WV, Will Book 2-A, pgs 167-168]

Tyler Co., (W) VA, County Court:

May 29, 1840 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

Kenneth S. Boreman vs. George W. Shinn, Administrator of Aaron Shinn, deceased, debt of $75.17 [Tyler Co., WV, County Court Record, Vol. 22, FHL Film 008612784, Image 94]

Tyler Co., (W) VA, County Court:

June 1840 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

"Kenner S. Boreman vs. George W. Shinn, Administrator of Aaron Shinn, deceased," debt with interest from 26 July 1839 [Tyler Co., WV, County Court Records, Vol. 22, Image 95]

Tyler Co., (W) VA, County Court:

Aug 24, 1840 • Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia

"Kenner S. Boreman vs. George W. Shinn, Administrator of Aaron Shinn, deceased," debt with interest from 26 July 1839; Court debt notes 24 Aug 1840, 2 Oct 1840, 22 March 1841, & 27 Aug 1841 [Tyler Co., WV, County Court Records, Vol. 22, Image 92]

His widow, Mary Shinn, is listed on the summer 1840 Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia, census as head of her household with the following: 2 males 5-10 (W. Jehu & David A.), 1 male 15-19 (Josiah H.), 1 male 20-29 (George W.), 1 female 10-14 (Emily J.), 1 female 15-19 (Sarah Ellen), 1 female age 20-29 (Eliza), 1 female 40-49 (Mary) [next door to her son, Abraham Bogard & family]

New County Formed 1845

Feb 1845 • Doddridge Co., (W.) Virginia

Formed from part of Tyler Co., (W.) Virginia, in February, 1845

Contributors: Patrick Chaney (48236980) & Michael W. Barrett (47222743)