Who was George Shirley?

George Shirley (1559–1622) was born in Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England and died in Northamptonshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Shirley 1559–1622

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1559 · Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England

Died 27 Apr 1622 · Northamptonshire, England

Father John Shirley

Mother Jane Lovett

Spouse Frances Berkeley

Children George Shirley, Henry Shirley, John Shirley, Mary Shirley, Thomas Shirley

Siblings Dorothy Shirley

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Biography

In 1559, George Shirley entered the world in Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England, born to john shirley and jane lovett. George Shirley married frances berkeley, and had children including george shirley, henry shirley, john shirley, mary shirley, thomas shirley. George Shirley passed away in 1622 in Northamptonshire, England.

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Birth of George Shirley in Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England

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Death of George Shirley in Northamptonshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Shirley

This ancestor line traces from Eatington, Warwickshire, England (1020) to Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England (1559) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Shirley (1559–1622) was born in Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England and died in Northamptonshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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