YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Moses Shirley 1779–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1779

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 27 November 1861

Death Location: McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: James Shirley

Mother: Mary Shirley

Spouse(s): Nancy Dale

Children(s): Isaac Shirley, Elizabeth Shirley, Moses Shirley, Nancy Shirley, John Shirley, Sarah Shirley, Mary Shirley, Millie Shirley, Tillman Shirley, Richard Shirley, Mary Shirley, Richard Shirley

Moses Shirley was born in 1779 in North Carolina, United States of America, the child of James Shirley And Mary Shirley. In 1793, Moses Shirley resided in Glasgow County, NC. In 1810, Moses Shirley resided in Lenoir, North Carolina, United States. Moses Shirley married Moses Shearly, Nancy Dale, and had children including Elizabeth Shirley, Isaac Shirley, John Shirley, Mary Polly Shirley, Mary Polly Shirley, Millie Ann Shirley, Moses Shirley, Nancy Shirley, Richard Shirley, Sarah Sally Shirley, Tillman Shirley. Moses Shirley passed away in 1861 in McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Moses Shirley
MS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Moses Shirley was born in 1779 in North Carolina, United States of America, the child of James Shirley And Mary Shirley.
  • In 1793, Moses Shirley resided in Glasgow County, NC.
  • In 1810, Moses Shirley resided in Lenoir, North Carolina, United States.
  • Moses Shirley married Moses Shearly, Nancy Dale, and had children including Elizabeth Shirley, Isaac Shirley, John Shirley, Mary Polly Shirley, Mary Polly Shirley, Millie Ann Shirley, Moses Shirley, Nancy Shirley, Richard Shirley, Sarah Sally Shirley, Tillman Shirley.
  • Moses Shirley passed away in 1861 in McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Shirley
1745–1801
Birth Location: Northumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
JS
Mary Shirley
1751–1835
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
MS

Spouses(s)

Nancy Dale
1779–1862
Birth Location: , Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
ND

Children(s)

Isaac Shirley
1805–1859
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
IS
Elizabeth Shirley
1810–1877
Birth Location: , Barren, Kentucky, USA
ES
Moses Shirley
1812–1905
Birth Location: Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky
MS
Nancy Shirley
1808–1872
Birth Location: Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
NS
John Shirley
1810–1828
Birth Location: Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky, United States
JS
Sarah Shirley
1816–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SS
Mary Shirley
1803–1884
Birth Location: Glascow, Barren, Kentucky
MS
Millie Shirley
1812–1851
Birth Location: Barren, Kentucky
MS
Tillman Shirley
1799–1864
Birth Location: Barren, Kentucky
TS
Richard Shirley
1795–1831
Birth Location: Barren, Kentucky
RS
Mary Shirley
1814–1850
Birth Location: Glascow, Barren, Kentucky, United States
MS
Richard Shirley
1859–1860
Birth Location: Botetourt Co.
RS

Moses Shirley's Ancestors

Self
Moses Shirley
1779–1861
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
James Shirley
1745–1801
Northumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary Shirley
1751–1835
South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Daniel (M Shirley) Sr
1713–1768
St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, America
Martha Rives
1720–1756
St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Moses Shirley's Descendants

1.
MS
Moses Shirley (15 May 1779–27 November 1861) m. Nancy Dale (2 Jan 1779–27 Nov 1862)
  1. 1. Isaac Shirley 1805–1859
    1. 1. Frank (P) Shirley 1853–1938 m. Laura (W) Pate 1859–
      1. 1. William (V.) Shirley 1879–
      2. 2. Elmer (Robert) Shirley 1899–1982 m. Lucille Pedrey 1904–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Shirley 1810–1877 m. Alfred (J) Moore 1801–1875
    1. 1. Charles (V.) Moore 1851–1917 m. Catharine Moore 1852–
      1. 1. Anna Moore 1875–
      2. 2. Biddy (E.) Moore 1877–
      3. 3. Clifford Moore 1879–
    2. 2. Nancy (Harriet) Harrelson 1844–1920 m. Jasper (Nathaniel) Harrelson 1837–1906
      1. 1. Mary Harrelson 1870–1906 m. James (William) Graham 1880–1965
        1. 1. James ('Egbert') Graham 1901–1962 m. Vanda Graham 1905–
  3. 3. Moses Shirley 1812–1905 m. Jerusie Shirley 1815–
    1. 1. Sarah (A.) Shirley 1861–
    2. 2. William (Riley) Shirley 1845–1928 m. Elmira Shurly 1850–1921
      1. 1. Cora (May) Kite 1878–1919
      2. 2. Edward (D) Shirley 1871–1949
      3. 3. Bert (D.) Shirley 1877–1966
      4. 4. Cherry Yoken 1867–
      5. 5. Edey Shurly 1871–
      6. 6. Marcellus (Martin) Shirley 1875–1924 m. Stella (Lorraine) Rogers 1881–1954
        1. 1. Alfred (Benton) Shirley 1914–1982 m. Elma (Belle) Shirley 1920–1954 m. Genieve (Violet) Alverson 1918–2003
      7. 7. Willy Shurly 1875–
      8. 8. Burty Shurly 1877–
      9. 9. Cary Shurly 1879–
  4. 4. Nancy Shirley 1808–1872 m. John Hall 1798–1882
    1. 1. M (E) Hall –1931
    2. 2. Hiram (Wesley Hall) (Col.) 1825–1924
    3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Hall 1823–1889
    4. 4. Nancy (Margaret) Hall 1840–1925
    5. 5. John (T) Hall 1829–1863
    6. 6. Gilbert (Watson) Hall 1831–
    7. 7. Ellen (E) Hall 1835–
    8. 8. Julaney Hall 1844–1905
    9. 9. Gillena Hall 1844–
    10. 10. Ellen Hall 1860–
    11. 11. Sarah (Angeline) Hall 1834–1930
  5. 5. John Shirley 1810–1828
  6. 6. Sarah ('Sally') Shirley 1816–
  7. 7. Mary ('Polly') Shirley 1803–1884 m. Martin (Marion Sims) Sr 1798–1877
    1. 1. Isaac (S.) Sims 1825–1909 m. Vashti Sims 1843–1922
      1. 1. Albert (Byrd) Sims 1876–1949
      2. 2. Mary (Jennie) Love 1866–1951
      3. 3. Americus (M.) Sims 1854–1920
      4. 4. Henrietta Sims 1869–1910 m. Sam Johnson 1867–1945
        1. 1. Reta (Lenore) Harris 1892–1989
        2. 2. Cleo (Blanche) Spiker 1889–1968
      5. 5. Emaretta Sims 1870–
      6. 6. Anna Sims 1872–
      7. 7. Lydia Sims 1874–1939 m. August Schalow 1875–1938
      8. 8. Winnie Sims 1878–
      9. 9. William Sims 1880–1954 m. Myrtle Sims 1877–1929
        1. 1. Edna (Mae) Sims 1909–1988 m. Ellery Koger 1908–
    2. 2. Albert Shirley 1842–
    3. 3. Abraham (Newton) Sims 1837–1925 m. Julia (Ann) Sims 1847–1920
      1. 1. Sarah (Jane) South 1873–1961
      2. 2. Mary (Anna) Lane 1868–1931 m. David (Drake) Lane 1857–1924
        1. 1. Orville (Ira) Lane 1908–1983 m. Florence Lane 1912–
      3. 3. John (Ira) Sims 1879–1904
      4. 4. Amelia (Harriet) Sims 1874–1892
      5. 5. Mary Sims 1867–
      6. 6. Katie Sims 1875–
  8. 8. Millie (Ann) Shirley 1812–1851
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Cates 1839–1911 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Cates 1832–1882
      1. 1. Alpha (Augustus) Cates 1867–1948 m. James (Edward) Johnson 1863–1946
        1. 1. Everett Johnson 1902–1968
        2. 2. Lymn Johnson 1904–1984
        3. 3. Nettie Barnett 1888–1974
        4. 4. James (Ira) Johnson 1892–1974
        5. 5. Roy (Albert) Johnson 1900–1982
        6. 6. Alvin ("Pappy" Earl) Johnson 1896–1962
        7. 7. Oliver Johnson 1898–1954
        8. 8. Jesse (Lee) Johnson 1900–1900
        9. 9. William (Frank) Johnson 1890–1892
        10. 10. Daisy (F.) Harrell 1894–1967
        11. 11. Edna (Alpha) Talbert 1886–1942 m. John (Francis) Talbert 1883–1954
        12. 12. Arla Gregory 1903–1977
      2. 2. Millie Brown 1872–1939
      3. 3. Alvin Cates –1889
      4. 4. A. (Judson) Cates 1860–1934 m. Elizabeth Withrow 1862–1931
        1. 1. Lovenia (Jane) Babbs 1892–1971
        2. 2. Son Cates 1894–1894
        3. 3. Daughter Cates 1887–1887
        4. 4. Ethel (Irene) Cates 1888–1956
        5. 5. Paul (Judson) Cates 1897–1956
        6. 6. Ardena (E.) White 1895–1940
        7. 7. Emile (Eugene) Santschi 1881–1937
        8. 8. Gertie (May) Tibbs 1890–1980
        9. 9. Dorothy Henson 1903–1993
      5. 5. Alpha (Augusta) Johnson 1867–1948
      6. 6. Millie Cates 1872–1939 m. Noah (Nicademus) Brown 1871–1936
        1. 1. Myrtle (Iva) Bailey 1890–1970 m. William (Elmer) Bailey 1884–1955
      7. 7. Alvin Cates 1863–1889
      8. 8. John (M.) Cates 1858–
      9. 9. Nancy Cates 1870–
  9. 9. Tillman Shirley 1799–1864
  10. 10. Richard Shirley 1795–1831
  11. 11. Mary (Polly) Shirley 1814–1850
  12. 12. Richard Shirley 1859–1860

Moses Shirley's Timeline

7 Records

1779
15 May 1779
Birth of Moses Shirley in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1793
1793
Age 14
Moses Shirley resided here in Glasgow County, NC
Glasgow County, NC
1810
1810
Age 31
Moses Shirley resided here in Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 61
Moses Shirley resided here in No Township Listed, Lawrence County, IL
No Township Listed, Lawrence County, IL
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 76
Moses Shirley resided here in Township 5, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Township 5, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 81
Moses Shirley resided here in Township 5 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Township 5 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1861
27 November 1861
Age 82
Death of Moses Shirley in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America
Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1779
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 5 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: M653_183; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 803183

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Glasgow County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Lenoir, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 289; Image: 00588; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Lawrence County, IL
    Record Source: Illinois, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Township 5, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, State Census Collection, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2190; Line: 31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 5 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 5 Range 5 E, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: M653_183; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 803183

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 November 1861
    Event Place: Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Moses Shirley

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE