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Lewis Franklin Shirley 1814–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1814

Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 30 Dec 1874

Death Location: Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Robert Shirley

Mother: Elizabeth Posey

Spouse(s): Mary Ann", Sarah Mullenix

Children(s): Mary Shirley, Martha Shirley, Anne Shirley, Susan Shirley, Aaron Shirley, Tenna Shirley, Amanda Shirley, Cordeliah Shirley, James Shirley, Benjamin Shirley

In 1814, Lewis Franklin Shirley entered the world in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States, born to Robert Clements Shirley And Elizabeth Posey. In 1830, Lewis Franklin Shirley resided in St Clair, Alabama, USA. In 1840, Lewis Franklin Shirley resided in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. Lewis Franklin Shirley married Mary Ann Patterson Polly Ann, Sarah Ann Mullenix, and had children including Aaron Franklin Shirley, Amanda Shirley, Anne Shirley, Benjamin W Shirley, Cordeliah Shirley, James Wright Shirley, Martha Jane Shirley, Mary Ann Shirley, Susan Shirley, Tenna S E Elizabeth Georgeann Josephine Shirley. Lewis Franklin Shirley passed away in 1874 in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1814, Lewis Franklin Shirley entered the world in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States, born to Robert Clements Shirley And Elizabeth Posey.
  • In 1830, Lewis Franklin Shirley resided in St Clair, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1840, Lewis Franklin Shirley resided in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Lewis Franklin Shirley married Mary Ann Patterson Polly Ann, Sarah Ann Mullenix, and had children including Aaron Franklin Shirley, Amanda Shirley, Anne Shirley, Benjamin W Shirley, Cordeliah Shirley, James Wright Shirley, Martha Jane Shirley, Mary Ann Shirley, Susan Shirley, Tenna S E Elizabeth Georgeann Josephine Shirley.
  • Lewis Franklin Shirley passed away in 1874 in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Shirley
1775–1857
Birth Location: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Posey
1778–1865
Birth Location: Anderson, South Carolina, United States
EP

Spouses(s)

Mary Ann"
1815–1884
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
MA
Sarah Mullenix
1825–1842
Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
SM

Children(s)

Mary Shirley
1846–1884
Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
MS
Martha Shirley
1844–1936
Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
MS
Anne Shirley
1845–1925
Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
AS
Susan Shirley
1849–1877
Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
SS
Aaron Shirley
1843–
Birth Location: –
AS
Tenna Shirley
1854–1901
Birth Location: Montgomery Co, Arkansas, USA
TS
Amanda Shirley
1858–
Birth Location: Oden, Chicot, Arkansas, USA
AS
Cordeliah Shirley
1861–1938
Birth Location: Oden, Chicot, Arkansas, USA
CS
James Shirley
1840–1911
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
JS
Benjamin Shirley
1841–1879
Birth Location: St Clair, Alabama, United States
BS

Lewis Shirley's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Shirley
1814–1874
Birth Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Robert Clements Shirley
1775–1857
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Posey
1778–1865
Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lewis Shirley's Descendants

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Lewis (Franklin) Shirley (21 Aug 1814–30 Dec 1874) m. Mary (Ann Patterson "Polly) Ann" (1815–Jan 1884) m. Sarah (Ann) Mullenix (1825–1842)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Shirley 1846–1884 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Brewer 1846–1903
    1. 1. Henry (Lewis Brewer) "Jack" 1870–1943 m. Mary (Caroline Wilhite) "Polly" 1871–1946
      1. 1. John (Bert) Brewer 1894–1956 m. Minnie (Loucille) Fryar 1901–1983
        1. 1. Beatrice (Jearldean) Brewer 1920–2002 m. William (Harley) Wheeler 1922–2006
        2. 2. Minnie (Loucille) Brewer 1934–2010
        3. 3. Ruby (Ann) Brewer 1931–1931
        4. 4. John (Harold) Brewer 1922–1994
        5. 5. John (Bert Brewer) Jr. 1925–2013
      2. 2. Ollie (Rae) Brewer 1900–1983
      3. 3. Myrtle (Lorrene) Brewer 1905–1984
      4. 4. Jewel (Julius) Brewer 1906–1994
      5. 5. Martha (Nannie) Brewer 1911–1931
      6. 6. Beulah (Bessie) Brewer 1908–1999
      7. 7. Marvin (S) Brewer 1902–
      8. 8. Ella (Inez) Brewer 1914–1971
      9. 9. Mary Brewer 1913–
    2. 2. Thomas (Chapman) Brewer 1874–
    3. 3. James Brewer 1877–1968
    4. 4. Mary (Isabela) Brewer 1868–1951
    5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Brewer 1880–1977
    6. 6. Joseph (Miller) Brewer 1884–1948
  2. 2. Martha (Jane) Shirley 1844–1936
  3. 3. Anne Shirley 1845–1925
  4. 4. Susan Shirley 1849–1877
  5. 5. Aaron (Franklin) Shirley 1843–
  6. 6. Tenna (S.E. Elizabeth Georgeann Josephine) Shirley 1854–1901
  7. 7. Amanda Shirley 1858–
  8. 8. Cordeliah Shirley 1861–1938
  9. 9. James (Wright) Shirley 1840–1911
  10. 10. Benjamin (W) Shirley 1841–1879

Lewis Shirley's Timeline

6 Records

1814
21 Aug 1814
Birth of Lewis Franklin Shirley in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 16
Lewis Franklin Shirley resided here in St Clair, Alabama, USA
St Clair, Alabama, USA
1840
1840
Age 26
Lewis Franklin Shirley resided here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Lewis Franklin Shirley was employed in Polk, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA
Polk, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Lewis Franklin Shirley resided here in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
1874
30 Dec 1874
Age 60
Death of Lewis Franklin Shirley in Montgomery, Arkansas, United States
Montgomery, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1814
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M593_59; Page: 137A; Family History Library Film: 545558
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St Clair, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: St Clair, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 4; Page: 241; Family History Library Film: 0002331

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Page: 236; Family History Library Film: 0002335

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Polk, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M593_59; Page: 137A; Family History Library Film: 545558

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M593_59; Page: 137A; Family History Library Film: 545558

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1874
    Event Place: Montgomery, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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