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Dorothy Shirley 1571–1644 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1571

Birth Location: Harrold, Leicestershire, , England

Death Date: 31 May 1644

Death Location: Wincanton, Somerset, , England

Father: John Shirley

Mother: Jane Lovett

Spouse(s): George Dyer

Children(s): Elizabeth Dyer, Dorothy Dyer, John Dyer, James Dyer, Henry Dyer, George Dyer, Richard Dyer, William Dyer

The story of Dorothy Shirley began in 1571 in Harrold, Leicestershire, , England. Dorothy Shirley married George Dyer, and had children including Dorothy Dyer, Elizabeth Dyer, George Dyer, Henry Dyer, James Dyer, John Dyer, Richard Dyer, William Dyer. Dorothy Shirley passed away in 1644 in Wincanton, Somerset, , England.

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Biography

  • The story of Dorothy Shirley began in 1571 in Harrold, Leicestershire, , England.
  • Dorothy Shirley married George Dyer, and had children including Dorothy Dyer, Elizabeth Dyer, George Dyer, Henry Dyer, James Dyer, John Dyer, Richard Dyer, William Dyer.
  • Dorothy Shirley passed away in 1644 in Wincanton, Somerset, , England.

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Dorothy Shirley's Ancestors

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Dorothy Shirley
1571–1644
Birth Place: Harrold, Leicestershire, , England
Parents
John Shirley
1533–1570
Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, , England
Jane Lovett
1537–1582
Staunton Harrold, Leicestershire, , England
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dorothy Shirley's Descendants

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Dorothy Shirley (1571–31 May 1644) m. George Dyer (Aug 1554–30 Dec 1671)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Dyer 1599–
  2. 2. Dorothy Dyer 1604–
  3. 3. John Dyer 1560–1590
  4. 4. James Dyer 1600–
  5. 5. Henry Dyer 1598–
  6. 6. George Dyer 1596–1661
  7. 7. Richard Dyer 1602–
  8. 8. William Dyer 1609–1667 m. Mary Barrett 1611–1660
    1. 1. Jonathan Dyer 1657–
    2. 2. John Dyer 1648–1733
    3. 3. Henry Dyer 1647–1690
    4. 4. Giles Dyer 1655–
    5. 5. George Dyer 1659–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Dyer 1652–
    7. 7. Christopher Dyer 1640–1689
    8. 8. Anthony Dyer 1661–
    9. 9. Samuel Dyer 1635–1678
    10. 10. Mary Dyer 1637–
    11. 11. William Dyer 1640–1738
    12. 12. Thomas Dyer 1612–1676 m. Agnes Reed 1616–1667
      1. 1. Elinor Dyer 1660–
      2. 2. John Dyer 1643–1696
      3. 3. William Dyer 1658–
      4. 4. Thomas Dyer 1645–1645
      5. 5. Joseph Dyer 1650–1748 m. Hannah Baxter 1661–1727
        1. 1. Johan Dyer 1687–1752 m. Joanna Christophers 1707–1785
        2. 2. James Dyer 1675–1750
        3. 3. William Dyer 1713–
        4. 4. Thomas Dyer 1694–1766
        5. 5. Joseph Dyer 1684–
      6. 6. Mary Dyer 1641–1716
      7. 7. Benjamin Dyer 1653–1718
      8. 8. Abigail Dyer 1647–1717
      9. 9. Sarah Dyer 1649–1687
    13. 13. stillborn (daughter) Dyer 1637–

Dorothy Shirley's Timeline

2 Records

1571
1571
Birth of Dorothy Shirley in Harrold, Leicestershire, , England
Harrold, Leicestershire, , England
1644
31 May 1644
Age 73
Death of Dorothy Shirley in Wincanton, Somerset, , England
Wincanton, Somerset, , England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1571
    Event Place: Harrold, Leicestershire, , England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1644
    Event Place: Wincanton, Somerset, , England

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