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Thomas Shirley 1775–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1775

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 09 Apr 1851

Death Location: Park City, Barren County, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Shirley

Mother: Mary McMekin

Spouse(s): Hannah Shirley

Children(s): Levi Shirley, Eligah Shirley, William Shirley, John Shirley

The story of Thomas Shirley began in 1775 in Virginia, USA. In 1820, Thomas Shirley resided in Barren, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Thomas Shirley resided in Barren County, Kentucky, USA. Thomas Shirley married Hannah Shirley, and had children including Eligah Shirley, John Shirley, Levi Shirley, William Shirley. Thomas Shirley passed away in 1851 in Park City, Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Shirley began in 1775 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, Thomas Shirley resided in Barren, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Thomas Shirley resided in Barren County, Kentucky, USA.
  • Thomas Shirley married Hannah Shirley, and had children including Eligah Shirley, John Shirley, Levi Shirley, William Shirley.
  • Thomas Shirley passed away in 1851 in Park City, Barren County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Shirley's Ancestors

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Thomas Shirley
1775–1851
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
James Shirley
1745–1801
St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
Mary (Polly) McMekin
1751–1835
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Priscilla Taylor
1720–1792
Robinson Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Shirley's Descendants

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Thomas Shirley (15 Jun 1775–09 Apr 1851) m. Hannah Shirley (ABT 1778–20 Jan 1859)
  1. 1. Levi Shirley 1806–1833
  2. 2. Eligah Shirley 1803–1860
  3. 3. William Shirley 1818–1898 m. Mary (T) Shirley 1822–1901
    1. 1. Edward Shirly 1853–
    2. 2. Charles (Edward) Shirley 1852–1937 m. Huldah (A) Shirley 1862–1960
      1. 1. Franklin (Beesley) Shirley 1899–1975
      2. 2. Raymond Shirley 1893–1970
      3. 3. Mary (Louise) Shirley 1895–1994 m. Tom Margueling 1897–
        1. 1. Louise Margueling 1922–
        2. 2. Edward Margueling 1925–
        3. 3. Charles (A) Marqueling 1926–1999 m. Jane (Marie) Madden 1926–2005
  4. 4. John Shirley 1813–1884 m. Mary (J.) Shirley 1822–
    1. 1. James (L.) Shirley 1858–
    2. 2. Robert (P.) Shirley 1860–
    3. 3. Laura Whorton 1863–1947 m. William (Gwynn) Wharton 1866–1934
      1. 1. Wallace (Shirley) Wharton 1897–1967 m. Mauna (Loa) Wharton 1899–1976
        1. 1. William (Wallace) Wharton 1924–

Thomas Shirley's Timeline

4 Records

1775
15 Jun 1775
Birth of Thomas Shirley in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 45
Thomas Shirley resided here in Barren, Kentucky, USA
Barren, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 75
Thomas Shirley resided here in Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Barren County, Kentucky, USA
1851
09 Apr 1851
Age 76
Death of Thomas Shirley in Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1775
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M432_191; Page: 434B; Image: 261
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Page: 28; NARA Roll: M33_17; Image: 40

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Barren County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M432_191; Page: 434B; Image: 261

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Apr 1851
    Event Place: Hiseville, Barren County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Park City, Barren County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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