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Mary Ann Shirley 1846–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1846

Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 1884

Death Location: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States

Father: Lewis Shirley

Mother: Mary Ann"

Spouse(s): Benjamin Brewer

Children(s): Henry "Jack", Thomas Brewer, James Brewer, Mary Brewer, Benjamin Brewer, Joseph Brewer

The story of Mary Ann Shirley began in 1846 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. In 1870, Mary Ann Shirley resided in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA. In 1880, Mary Ann Shirley resided in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA. Mary Ann Shirley married Benjamin Franklin Brewer, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Brewer, Henry Lewis Brewer Jack, James Brewer, Joseph Miller Brewer, Mary Isabela Brewer, Thomas Chapman Brewer. Mary Ann Shirley passed away in 1884 in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Ann Shirley began in 1846 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1870, Mary Ann Shirley resided in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary Ann Shirley resided in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA.
  • Mary Ann Shirley married Benjamin Franklin Brewer, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Brewer, Henry Lewis Brewer Jack, James Brewer, Joseph Miller Brewer, Mary Isabela Brewer, Thomas Chapman Brewer.
  • Mary Ann Shirley passed away in 1884 in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Shirley's Ancestors

Self
Mary Shirley
1846–1884
Birth Place: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Parents
Lewis Franklin Shirley
1814–1874
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Ann Patterson "Polly) Ann"
1815–1884
Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Robert (Clements) Shirley
1775–1857
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Posey
1778–1865
Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Shirley's Descendants

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Mary (Ann) Shirley (7 Apr 1846–1884) m. Benjamin (Franklin) Brewer (23 Sep 1846–1 Oct 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
        1. 1. Larry (Sheldon) Wheeler 1944–2002 m. Janie (Carole) Berry 1947–2000
        2. 2. Terry (Glenn) Wheeler 1948–2008
        3. 3. Harley (Gene) Wheeler 1941–2018
      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

Mary Shirley's Timeline

4 Records

1846
7 Apr 1846
Birth of Mary Ann Shirley in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 24
Mary Ann Shirley resided here in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
Mary Ann Shirley resided here in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
1884
1884
Age 38
Death of Mary Ann Shirley in Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1846
    Event Place: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: 52; Page: 415B; Enumeration District: 112
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M593_59; Page: 137A; Family History Library Film: 545558
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M593_59; Page: 136B; Family History Library Film: 545558
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
    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] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: M593_59; Page: 136B; Family History Library Film: 545558

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: 52; Page: 415B; Enumeration District: 112

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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