Aaron Shaw (December 19, 1811 – January 7, 1887) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

He was admitted to the bar in 1833 and commenced practice in Lawrenceville, Illinois.

He served as a delegate to Illinois' first Internal Improvement Convention.

Shaw was elected State's attorney by the Legislature of Illinois in 1842.

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