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John Shirley 1813–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 September 1813

Birth Location: Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 16 March 1884

Death Location: Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Thomas Shirley

Mother: Hannah Shirley

Spouse(s): Mary Shirley

Children(s): James Shirley, Robert Shirley, Laura Whorton

In 1813, John Shirley entered the world in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Thomas Shirley And Hannah Shirley. In 1880, John Shirley resided in Lewis, Clay, Indiana, USA. John Shirley married Mary J Shirley, and had children including James L Shirley, Laura Whorton, Robert P Shirley. John Shirley passed away in 1884 in Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1813, John Shirley entered the world in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Thomas Shirley And Hannah Shirley.
  • In 1880, John Shirley resided in Lewis, Clay, Indiana, USA.
  • John Shirley married Mary J Shirley, and had children including James L Shirley, Laura Whorton, Robert P Shirley.
  • John Shirley passed away in 1884 in Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Shirley's Ancestors

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John Shirley
1813–1884
Birth Place: Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Shirley
1775–1851
Virginia, USA
Hannah Shirley
1778–1859
Richmond County, Virginia
Grandparents
James Shirley
1745–1801
St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
Mary (Polly) McMekin
1751–1835
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Isaac (M) Dale
1751–1820
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Eleanor Tillman
1751–1800
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Priscilla Taylor
1720–1792
Reuben Dale
1720–1768
Hannah Phillips
1725–1800
John Tillman
1734–1811
Mary Simmons
1738–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Dale
1690–1740
Winnifred Southern
1693–1763
Hannah Goad
1695–1788
Tobias Phillips
1687–1739
John Tilghman
1682–1738

John Shirley's Descendants

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John Shirley (14 September 1813–16 March 1884) m. Mary (J.) Shirley (Abt 1822–)
  1. 1. James (L.) Shirley 1858–
  2. 2. Robert (P.) Shirley 1860–
  3. 3. Laura Whorton 1863–1947 m. William (Gwynn) Wharton 1866–1934
    1. 1. Wallace (Shirley) Wharton 1897–1967 m. Mauna (Loa) Wharton 1899–1976
      1. 1. William (Wallace) Wharton 1924–

John Shirley's Timeline

3 Records

1813
14 September 1813
Birth of John Shirley in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 67
John Shirley resided here in Lewis, Clay, Indiana, USA
Lewis, Clay, Indiana, USA
1884
16 March 1884
Age 71
Death of John Shirley in Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America
Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 September 1813
    Event Place: Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lewis, Clay, Indiana; Roll: 270; Page: 591A; Enumeration District: 242

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lewis, Clay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lewis, Clay, Indiana; Roll: 270; Page: 591A; Enumeration District: 242

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 March 1884
    Event Place: Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lewis, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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