On 10 Aug 1752 James married Margaret Murray in East Bridgewater, MA.
Children of James and Margaret (Murray) Shaw, born at Bridgewater or East Bridgewater:
i. David Shaw, b. 7 Aug 1752, d. Nov 1753;
ii. David Shaw, b. 27 Jan 1757;
iii. James Shaw, b. 11 Jun 1760;
iv. Eunice Shaw, bp. 27 JulL 1777; and
v. Margaret Shaw, bp. 11 Apr 1778.