Frank T. Shaw

Frank Thomas Shaw (October 7, 1841 – February 24, 1923) was an American politician.

Shaw was born in Woodsboro, Maryland, and attended the common schools.

He was elected clerk of the circuit court for Carroll County, Maryland, in 1873, was reelected in 1879, and served until 1885, when he resigned.

During the 50th Congress, Shaw was chairman of the Committee on Accounts.

He served as State tax commissioner from 1890 to 1894, and was appointed by President Grover Cleveland as collector of customs for the Port of Baltimore, serving in that position from May 5, 1894, to May 24, 1898.

1886 photo of Shaw by C. M. Bell Studio (Washington, DC)