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Mary Shirley 1813–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 November 1813

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 20 August 1872

Death Location: Milford (Decatur County), Decatur County, Indiana, USA

Father: Isaac Shirley

Mother: Catherine Shirley

Spouse(s): Thomas Crafton

Children(s): William Crafton, Joshua Crafton, Cynthia Blades, Mary Bradford, Sarah Riffe, Rachel Wilson

The story of Mary Shirley began in 1813 in Kentucky. In 1835, Mary Shirley established residence. In 1850, Mary Shirley resided in Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA. Mary Shirley married Thomas Crafton, and had children including Cynthia J Blades, Joshua Crafton, Mary Elizabeth Bradford, Rachel Catherine Wilson, Sarah A Riffe, William Henry Crafton. Mary Shirley passed away in 1872 in Milford (Decatur County), Decatur County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Shirley began in 1813 in Kentucky.
  • In 1835, Mary Shirley established residence.
  • In 1850, Mary Shirley resided in Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA.
  • Mary Shirley married Thomas Crafton, and had children including Cynthia J Blades, Joshua Crafton, Mary Elizabeth Bradford, Rachel Catherine Wilson, Sarah A Riffe, William Henry Crafton.
  • Mary Shirley passed away in 1872 in Milford (Decatur County), Decatur County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Shirley's Ancestors

Self
Mary Shirley
1813–1872
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Isaac Shirley
1783–1859
Illinois, United States of America
Catherine Shirley
1790–1853
Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
Christian (N) Shirley
1773–1858
Washington, Maryland, USA
Rosannah Canote
1776–1861
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Nancy Moore
1760–1842
, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Regina Kelker
1736–1800
Johann SHALLY\SHIRLEY
1741–1840
John Canote
1725–1830
Rosanna Hunse
1730–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Shirley's Descendants

1.
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Mary Shirley (13 November 1813–20 August 1872) m. Thomas Crafton (20 November 1807–17 October 1867)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Crafton 1835–1909
    1. 1. Sherman Crafton 1886– m. Lillian (Ruth) Vangorden 1888–1939
      1. 1. Delphia (Mae) Thompson 1906–1958 m. Walter (W.) Thompson 1901–1975 m. Charles Thompson 1893– m. Walter (W) Thompson 1902–1975
        1. 1. Anna (Mae) Thompson 1930–2012 m. Lee (Roy) McTarsney 1930–2003
        2. 2. Orland (Lee) Thompson 1947–2009
        3. 3. Orland (Lee) Thompson 1947–2009
      2. 2. Paul (Emerson) Crafton 1914–1984
      3. 3. Wrethal Crafton 1913–
      4. 4. Monta Crafton 1917–
      5. 5. Harlin Crafton 1920–
  2. 2. Joshua Crafton 1846–1914
  3. 3. Cynthia (J.) Blades 1840–1879
  4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Bradford 1851–1872
  5. 5. Sarah (A.) Riffe 1848–1928
  6. 6. Rachel (Catherine) Wilson 1837–1899

Mary Shirley's Timeline

6 Records

1813
13 November 1813
Birth of Mary Shirley in Kentucky
Kentucky
1835
1835-1850
Age 22
Mary Shirley resided here
None
1850
1850
Age 37
Mary Shirley resided here in Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Mary Shirley resided here in Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 57
Mary Shirley resided here in Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1872
20 August 1872
Age 59
Death of Mary Shirley in Noble Twp.,Shelby co.,Indiana
Noble Twp.,Shelby co.,Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 November 1813
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Noble, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 August 1872
    Event Place: Noble Twp.,Shelby co.,Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milford (Decatur County), Decatur County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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