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Richard Shirley 1478–1540 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1478

Birth Location: Wiston Manor, Steyning, Sussexshire, England

Death Date: 10 Nov 1540

Death Location: Thakeham, Sussex, England

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Spouse(s): Anne Shelley

Children(s): William Shirley

In 1478, Richard Shirley entered the world in Wiston Manor, Steyning, Sussexshire, England, born to Ralph Shirley Of Witneston Wiston And Jane Bellingham. Richard Shirley married Anne Shelley, and had children including William Shirley. Richard Shirley passed away in 1540 in Thakeham, Sussex, England.

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  • In 1478, Richard Shirley entered the world in Wiston Manor, Steyning, Sussexshire, England, born to Ralph Shirley Of Witneston Wiston And Jane Bellingham.
  • Richard Shirley married Anne Shelley, and had children including William Shirley.
  • Richard Shirley passed away in 1540 in Thakeham, Sussex, England.

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Richard Shirley's Ancestors

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Richard Shirley
1478–1540
Birth Place: Wiston Manor, Steyning, Sussexshire, England
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Richard Shirley's Descendants

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Richard Shirley (1478–10 Nov 1540) m. Anne Shelley (1490–1540)
  1. 1. William Shirley 1510–1551 m. Mary Isley 1512–1596
    1. 1. Thomas ((the Elder) (Sir)) Shirley 1542–1612 m. Anne Kemp 1544–1622
      1. 1. Lady (Cecily Elizabeth) Shirley 1581–1662 m. Thomas (3rd Baron de La Warr West) II 1577–1618
        1. 1. William West 1616–1696 m. Lady (Elizabeth Ann) Morris 1620–1684

Richard Shirley's Timeline

2 Records

1478
1478
Birth of Richard Shirley in Wiston Manor, Steyning, Sussexshire, England
Wiston Manor, Steyning, Sussexshire, England
1540
10 Nov 1540
Age 62
Death of Richard Shirley in Thakeham, Sussex, England
Thakeham, Sussex, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1478
    Event Place: Wiston Manor, Steyning, Sussexshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1540
    Event Place: Thakeham, Sussex, England

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