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Martha Ann Shirley 1823–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 December 1823

Birth Location: Barren County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Aug 1899

Death Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, USA

Father: Richard Shirley

Mother: Elizabeth Dale

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Elizabeth Still

Martha Ann Shirley was born in 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Richard Shirley And Elizabeth Dale. In 1880, Martha Ann Shirley resided in Eden, Decatur, Iowa, USA. Martha Ann Shirley had children including Elizabeth Jane Still. Martha Ann Shirley passed away in 1899 in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • Martha Ann Shirley was born in 1823 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Richard Shirley And Elizabeth Dale.
  • In 1880, Martha Ann Shirley resided in Eden, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • Martha Ann Shirley had children including Elizabeth Jane Still.
  • Martha Ann Shirley passed away in 1899 in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Shirley's Ancestors

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Martha Shirley
1823–1899
Birth Place: Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Richard Shirley
1795–1831
Barren Co, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Dale
1798–1870
Barren, Kentucky
Grandparents
Reuben Dale
1774–1862
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Sally) Gill
1773–1844
Lower Lunenburg, Richmond County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Dale
1751–1820
Spencer Sr
1747–1816
Jemima Wheeler
1751–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben Dale
1720–1768
Hannah Phillips
1725–1800
Edward Gill
1705–1765
Mary Spencer
1715–1744
John Doctor
1733–1780
Elizabeth Longworth
–1839

Martha Shirley's Descendants

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Martha (Ann) Shirley (28 December 1823–15 Aug 1899)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Still 1855–1934 m. Nelson (J) Still 1855–1920
    1. 1. William (Oscar) Still 1888–1922
    2. 2. James (A.) Still 1883–1930
    3. 3. Mary (Alma) Still 1880–1960 m. Fames (M) Osborn 1878–1950
      1. 1. Clarence (Harold) Osborn 1917–1964
      2. 2. Mary Gibson 1913–
      3. 3. Elva (Deane) Boswell 1901–1974
      4. 4. Florrence (V.) Osborn 1908–1909
      5. 5. Gerald (Earl) Osborn 1916–1975 m. Harriett (Pauline) Scott 1916–1999
        1. 1. Mary (Kathryn) Osborn 1941–1990
      6. 6. Tom (Tice) Osborn 1903–1986
      7. 7. Forrest (Nelson) Osborn 1904–1992
      8. 8. James (Manly Osborn) Jr 1900–1992
      9. 9. Mary (Alma) Purdun 1913–1943
      10. 10. Olif Osborn 1910–1987
    4. 4. Flora (Angeline) Waller 1885–1968
    5. 5. John (Earl) Still 1897–1980
    6. 6. Laura (Alice) Marble 1891–1980

Martha Shirley's Timeline

3 Records

1823
28 December 1823
Birth of Martha Ann Shirley in Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Barren County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Martha Ann Shirley resided here in Eden, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Eden, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1899
15 Aug 1899
Age 76
Death of Martha Ann Shirley in Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Decatur County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 December 1823
    Event Place: Barren County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Year: 1880; Census Place: Eden, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 336; Family History Film: 1254336; Page: 317D; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0416

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Eden, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: Eden, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 336; Family History Film: 1254336; Page: 317D; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0416

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1899
    Event Place: Decatur County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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