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George Roy Shirley 1885 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1885

Birth Location: Avonmore, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 13 Jun 1961

Death Location: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Father: Joseph Shirley

Mother: Elizabeth Shirley

Spouse(s): Sarah Ridenour

Children(s):

George Roy Shirley was born in 1885 in Avonmore, Pennsylvania, the child of Joseph Milton Shirley and Elizabeth Shirley. In 1900, George Roy Shirley resided in Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1906, George Roy Shirley resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. George Roy Shirley married Sarah Elizabeth Ridenour. George Roy Shirley passed away in 1961 in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • George Roy Shirley was born in 1885 in Avonmore, Pennsylvania, the child of Joseph Milton Shirley and Elizabeth Shirley.
  • In 1900, George Roy Shirley resided in Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1906, George Roy Shirley resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George Roy Shirley married Sarah Elizabeth Ridenour.
  • George Roy Shirley passed away in 1961 in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.

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George Shirley's Ancestors

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George Shirley
1885 – 1961
Birth Place: Avonmore, Pennsylvania
Parents
Joseph Milton Shirley
Elizabeth Shirley
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Shirley's Timeline

6 Records

1885
28 May 1885
Birth of George Roy Shirley in Avonmore, Pennsylvania
Avonmore, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 15
George Roy Shirley resided here in Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1906
1906
Age 21
George Roy Shirley resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
George Roy Shirley resided here in Stark County, Ohio, USA
Stark County, Ohio, USA
1922
23 Oct 1922
Age 37
George Roy Shirley resided here in Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
1961
13 Jun 1961
Age 76
Death of George Roy Shirley in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1885
    Event Place: Avonmore, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Stark County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1373; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0017
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kiskiminetas, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1373; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0017

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Stark County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Stark County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1922
    Event Place: Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800s-current, Chillicothe Gazette; Publication Date: 23 Oct 1922; Publication Place: Chillicothe, Ohio, USA; &terms=Mrs._Roy_Shirley

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Niles, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1961
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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