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Edward Henry Shirley 1837–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: Horsleydown, London, Surrey, England

Death Date: 30 Nov 1914

Death Location: Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Annie Teresa

Children(s): Horace Shirley, Edie None, Amy None, Edward Shirley, Walter Shirley, Jeannie None, Arthur Shirley, Charles Shirley

In 1837, Edward Henry Shirley entered the world in Horsleydown, London, Surrey, England, born to Edward Shirley And Elizabeth Andrew. In 1872, Edward Henry Shirley resided in Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. In 1872, Edward Henry Shirley was employed in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Edward Henry Shirley married Annie Teresa, and had children including Amy, Arthur Shirley, Charles Shirley, Edie, Edward Henry Shirley, Horace Shirley, Jeannie, Walter Shirley. Edward Henry Shirley passed away in 1914 in Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Edward Henry Shirley entered the world in Horsleydown, London, Surrey, England, born to Edward Shirley And Elizabeth Andrew.
  • In 1872, Edward Henry Shirley resided in Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • In 1872, Edward Henry Shirley was employed in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • Edward Henry Shirley married Annie Teresa, and had children including Amy, Arthur Shirley, Charles Shirley, Edie, Edward Henry Shirley, Horace Shirley, Jeannie, Walter Shirley.
  • Edward Henry Shirley passed away in 1914 in Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Annie Teresa
1847–1928
Birth Location: Bermondsey, London, Surry, England
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Children(s)

Horace Shirley
1881–1958
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Edie None
1872–1951
Birth Location: Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Amy None
1883–1950
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Edward Shirley
1871–1918
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Walter Shirley
1880–1941
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Jeannie None
1878–1957
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Arthur Shirley
1875–1945
Birth Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Charles Shirley
1874–1936
Birth Location: Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Edward Shirley's Ancestors

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Edward Shirley
1837–1914
Birth Place: Horsleydown, London, Surrey, England
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Edward Shirley's Descendants

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Edward (Henry) Shirley (1837–30 Nov 1914) m. Annie Teresa (1847–20 Jul 1928)
  1. 1. Horace Shirley 1881–1958 m. Maggie 1884–1975
    1. 1. Cliff 1917–1999 m. Margaret (Mary) Brown 1920–2003
    2. 2. Tom 1912–1986 m. Ruth (Allison) Ballantyne 1913–2000
    3. 3. Jackie 1908–1913
  2. 2. Edie 1872–1951 m. Thomas Greig 1874–1956
    1. 1. Thomas Greig 1900–
    2. 2. Margaret (Boyd) Greig 1902–1988 m. Donald (Basil) Samways 1908–1978
    3. 3. William Greig 1905–
    4. 4. Amy Greig 1911–2000 m. Allan (Alphonso George) Taylor 1907–2004
    5. 5. Edward (Riordan) Greig 1899–1977 m. Alice (Sarah) Wright 1899–1960
  3. 3. Amy 1883–1950 m. Leslie Frederick 1882–1968
    1. 1. Daphne (Elsie Doreen) Gee 1917–1982 m. Colman 1915–1991
  4. 4. Edward (Henry) Shirley 1871–1918 m. Mary (Howat) Greig 1874–1915
    1. 1. Edward (Henry) Shirley 1909–
    2. 2. Mary (Howart) Shirley 1911–
  5. 5. Walter Shirley 1880–1941
  6. 6. Jeannie 1878–1957 m. Joseph (Ford) Burt 1878–1958
    1. 1. Wynne 1907–
    2. 2. Archie (David) Burt 1909–
    3. 3. George (Miller) Burt 1911–1950
  7. 7. Arthur Shirley 1875–1945
  8. 8. Charles Shirley 1874–1936 m. Margaret Boswell 1879–1936

Edward Shirley's Timeline

10 Records

1837
1837
Birth of Edward Henry Shirley in Horsleydown, London, Surrey, England
Horsleydown, London, Surrey, England
1872
1872
Age 35
Edward Henry Shirley resided here in Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1872
1872/1893
Age 35
Edward Henry Shirley was employed in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1880
1880/1893
Age 43
Edward Henry Shirley resided here in Mathesons Rd, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Mathesons Rd, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1883
1883
Age 46
Edward Henry Shirley resided here in Hornby, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hornby, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1898
1898
Age 61
Edward Henry Shirley resided here in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1907
1907/1914
Age 70
Edward Henry Shirley was employed in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1914
27 Nov 1914
Age 77
Death of Edward Henry Shirley in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1914
30 Nov 1914
Age 77
Burial of Edward Henry Shirley in Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1914
1914
Age 77
Edward Henry Shirley resided here in 246 River Rd, Avonside, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
246 River Rd, Avonside, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Horsleydown, London, Surrey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Birth Certificate: SHIRLEY Horace, 15 Apr 1881, NZ RGO: Reg No 4310, Folio No 1665
    [2] GRO Birth 1837, Dec Qtr, St. Olave, Vol 4, Page 295, SHIRLEY Edward Henry

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1914
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Death Certificate: SHIRLEY Edward Henry, 27 Nov 1914, NZ RGO: Reg No 8563, Folio 3135
    [2] Probate Record: SHIRLEY Edward Henry, Archives NZ - Wellington Ref: AAOM 6029 17164, Will - Filed 27 Jan 1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1914
    Event Place: Linwood Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Death Certificate: SHIRLEY Edward Henry, 27 Nov 1914, NZ RGO: Reg No 8563, Folio 3135
    [2] Christchurch City Council Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Birth Certificate: SHIRLEY Edith Annie, 18 Sep 1872, NZ RGO: Reg No 7460, Folio No 1063

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 18721893
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Birth Certificate: SHIRLEY Horace, 15 Apr 1881, NZ RGO: Reg No 4310, Folio No 1665

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18801893
    Event Place: Mathesons Rd, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] 1893 NZ Electoral Roll - Avon
    [2] Birth Certificate: SHIRLEY Walter, 13 Feb 1880, NZ RGO: Reg No 2868, Folio No 601

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Hornby, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Birth Certificate: SHIRLEY Annie Theresa, 27 Sep 1883, NZ RGO: Reg No 7976

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1898
    Event Place: Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Marriage Certificate: GREIG Thomas - SHIRLEY Edith Annie, 26 Oct 1898, NZ RGO: Reg No 3407, Folio No 4539

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1907/1914
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Marriage Certificate: SHIRLEY Edward Henry - GREIG Mary Howat, 4 Nov 1908, NZ RGO: Reg No 2889, Folio No 7632

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: 246 River Rd, Avonside, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: Death Certificate: SHIRLEY Edward Henry, 27 Nov 1914, NZ RGO: Reg No 8563, Folio 3135
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