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Bernard Shirley, esq. born
9 December 1747 in Chambery France and christened at the catholic
cathedral of Chambery to Henry Sherdley and Maria Teresa Devliger.
His father was a partner in the Compagnie Anglaise in the Savoy
region and later the British envoy to Turin. The Sherdley family
originated in Ormskirk Lancashire England. The Devliger family
were dutch merchants who at times lived in London. Bernard was
the brother of Henry Shirley of Hyde Hall, Jamaica. He owned
the Mount Bernard plantation in St George parish Jamaica as well
as a freehold property at North End Buckinghamshire; He died
16 November 1810 in London.
Gentleman's Magazine [Deaths]"November 16, suddenly
of apoplexy, at his brother's Upper Wimple Street, aged 57, Bernard
Shirley esq."
married Theresa Margarite Rozibus on 6 March 1780 at
the church of Notre Dame la Principale in Avignon France. She
was the daughter of Peter Joseph Rozibus and wife Marie Anne
Fructus of Avignon. Bernard's widow was alive and living at 78
Baker Street London at the time her son Henry matriculated to
Eton in 1812. In a letter written by George Cook to Bernard's
brother Henry dated October 1798, the marriage of Bernard and
Theresa had apparently broken down. "Mr Bernard and his
wife have parted by consent for some months past..." She
is likely the Theresa Marguerita Shirley of Marylebone parish
who was buried at St Pancras London on 10 July 1815, age 50 (born
about 1765)
Church of Notre Dame la Principale in Avignon France Parish
Register: D'num Mariam Bernardum Shirley Capitem filium
defunctonem Nobilis Henrici et Nobilis d'ne Marie Theresia Antonie
de Vlieger duplisson originanium civitatis Camberien….et
M'am Margaritam Theresian Rozibus filiam defuncti d'ni Petri
Josephi et Me. Marie Anne Fructus [ ] originanum et habitaticem
pred'e civitavia….matrimonii vincula conjunxi, presentibus
parentibus et d'no Brunone Roche vinay canonico c [ ] metropolitan
et d'no Petro Hieronimo Berteaut ex parochial nostra habitatonbus
Aven'
children:
1(i). Anna Josephe/Mary Shirley she married Capt.
Frederick Leicester on 25 February 1805 at St Marylebone London
25 February 1805 St Marylebone parish Westminster - Marriage
between Frederick Leicester bachelor and Mary Anne Shirley of
the same parish spinster a minor by and with the consent of Bernard
Shirley esquire the natural and lawful father of the aforesaid
minor. Wit: Henry Shirley, Edward Shirley
1(ii). Henry Barnett Shirley, esq. born 26 June 1795
and christened 30 June 1795 at Sunninghill Berkshire England.
He was educated at Eton college. He inherited Hyde Hall and all
other estates from his uncle Henry Shirley. Lived at Cheltenham
Gloucestershire also Ham Court Worcestershire; He lived at Coombe
Grove Farleigh Hungerford Somerset at the time of his 1st wife's
death; He died at Falmouth Jamaica on 29 August 1848 after a
very short illness. Buried at St Michael's Clarkes Town Trelawny
Jamaica
Cambridge University - Henry Shirley. Adm. pens. at Emmanuel,
Nov 22, 1814; Fell. Com. Jan 8, 1815. Of Berskshire.... (son
of Mrs. Shirley of 78 Baker Street, London. B. June 26, 1795.
School, Eton. Matric. Lent, Of Peppingford House Sussex. (Eton
School lists; Sir W. Sterry).
"On 5 November 1836, Pippingford estate in Sussex England
was sold to Mr Henry Shirley, who made large additions to the
house, and by the carelessness of whose servants in preparing
it for his reception after his marriage in 1836 it was destroyed
by fire. Happening on the fifth of November the conflagration
was mistaken for a large bonfire, so that but little aid was
rendered by the residents of the neighbourhood in the attempt
to extinguish it."
Sacred to the Memory of Henry Shirley, Esq.
who departed this life
29th August 1848
After a very short illness
married 1) Francis Dorothea Houlton on 14 August 1824
at Farleigh-Hungerford, Somerset, England, daughter of Col. Houlton
of Farleigh Castle, Somerset England; She died and was buried
on 12 January 1828 at Farleigh Hungerford Somerset, age 24
married 2) Isabella Martha Darrell on 23 January
1837 at St Nicholas, Brighton Sussex England; daughter of Sir
Henry Darrell of Cheltenham Gloucestershire England; She died
and was buried on 8 November 1899 at Fretherne Parish, Gloucestershire,
age 88 (born about 1811)
children:
2(i). Henry Houlton Shirley, esq. born 11 November
1825 in Combe House, Somerset; christened 11 January 1826 at
Farleigh Hungerford parish, Somerset England. Custos of Trelawny.
He inherited Hyde Hall from his father; He is curiously known
as Henry Moulton Shirley at times, but his middle name clearly
should be Houlton, the surname of his mother. He died 2 December
1856 apparently of Yellow Fever. According to historian David
Ogilivie, Henry was poisoned by his cook.
Cambridge University - Henry Houlton Shirley. Adm. pens.
(age 19) at Trinity, Nov 14, 1843, son of Henry. B. Combe House,
Somerset. School, Rugby, Matric.Ê Michs. 1844. (Rugby School
Reg).] Custos Rotulorum and Member of the Assembly for the Parish
of Trelawny in Jamaica.
History of Trelawny by David Ogilvie - Mr. Henry Shirley
was a brother of the Honourable Leicester Colville Shirley who
succeeded him in 1857.The Honourable Henry Moulton Shirley died
at Spanish Town on the 2nd December, 1856, and this is what a
Tablet to his memory on the walls of the Falmouth Church reads:
In memory of Henry Moulton Shirley, Custos and member of Assembly
for Trelawny. Born in England 11th November, 1835. Died at Spanish
Town 2nd December, 1856. To the memory of one whose short public
career marked his rising ability, independence of action and
integrity of purpose too briefly expressed in his devotion to
the best interest of the Island with whom affability of intercourse
and sincerity of attachment won further grace from the varies
resources of an accomplished mind and whose early death denied
to every hope the best promises of youth. The friendship of his
associates has raised this votive Tablet. In November, 1856,
on the Motion of Mr. A. Lindo, the following resolution was passed
by the Justices and Vestry: Resolved that before entering on
the business to transact which it has been specially convened,
this Board records how deeply it deplores the loss it has sustained
since the last meeting in the untimely death of the Honourable
Henry Moulton Shirley who, as Custos of the Parish, lately presided
over its deliberations with an impartiality, courtesy and ability
which secures the respect and esteem of every member of it, that
this Board also records its grateful testimony to the value of
the services so unostentatiously rendered to the public by Mr.
Shirley, otherwise in the earnest desire by which he was over-actuated
to promote the welfare of this country.
National Probate Calendar 1858 February 25. The Will of
Henry Houlton Shirley late of the Parish of Trelawny in the Island
of Jamaica Esquire deceased who died 2 December 1856 at Kingston
in the said Island was proved at the Principal Registry by the
oath of Isabella Martha Shirley of the Lypiatts Cheltenham in
the County of Gloucester Widow one of the Executors. L1500 in
England
MI Falmouth Church - Henry Moulton Shirley, Custos and
Member of Assembly for Trelawny, born in England 11th November,
1825. Died at Spanish Town 2nd December, 1856. To the memory
of one whose short public career marked his rising ability, independence
of action and integrity of purpose too briefly expressed in his
devotion to the best interests of the Island with whom affability
of intercourse and sincerity of attachment won further grace
from the various sources.
Illegitimate child with Unknown:
3(i). Henry Barnett Shirley born about 1853, age 28,
bachelor, carpenter, at the time of his marriage in 1881. Son
of Henry Houlton Shirley of Hyde Hall Trelawny; He was likely
the child Henry Bernard Shirley (sic) abode Hyde Hall estate,
who was born 10 April 1853 and baptised at Trelawny on 20 September
1857 (no parents mentioned)
married Jane Reynolds on 3 August 1881 at St Michael's
Swanswick, Trelawny. She was age 23, spinster, daughter of James
Reynolds of Hyde Hall. Marriage witnessed by Bernard Scharschmidt
and Henrietta Marlow
children:
4(i). Dynal Shirley (male) born 21 September 1880 at
Hyde Hall, Trelawny, son of Henry Barnett Shirley and Jane Reynolds
of Hyde Hall. nothing more known
Illegitimate child with Mary Ann MacKenzie
3(ii). Alice Blanche Houlton Shirley born about 1856
at Etingdon estate, illegitimate, complexion brown. baptized
15 October 1871 at Trelawny parish (date of birth is stated in
baptism; abode Ettingdone; father: H. Shirley proprietor dec'd,
mother: Mary Ann McKenzie)
Editor: Brother L C Shirley should not
have inherited all plantations if Henry Houlton Shirley had legitimate
heirs who lived to adulthood.
2(ii). Frances Theresa Shirley She was buried on 27
February 1827 at Farliegh Hungerford Somerset, age 5 months
2(iii). Leicester
Colville Shirley, esq. born 26 February 1838 in Tonbridge
Wells Kent England (child by Isabella nee Darrell), Came to Jamaica
at age 20 and assumed the proprietorship of all of the legacy
of his brother Henry and that of the late Henry Shirley of Hyde
Hall; At one time he held Hyde Hall, Glamorgan, Ettington and
Steelfield estates, all of which he lost by the time of his death.
He was custas of Trelawny and a member of Lincoln's Inn in London;
He died 21 October 1914 at age 78 in Trelawaney, Jamaica He was
buried in St Michael's Church in Clarkes Town Jamaica.
2(iv). Capt Gerald Menteath Shirley born 27 October
1839 at Upton upon Severn Worcestershire England (child by Isabella).
Attended Cheltenham College as a day boy and then Cambridge University.
According to British Army records, he secured his first commission
in the Army on 4 February 1862, earned the rank of Captain on
2 August 1871, earned the rank of Major on 1 July 1881, and retired
from military service on 25 March 1885, a member of the King's
Own Border Regiment; He died 12 November 1893 at Richmond Surrey,
England.
Cambridge University B.A. degree in 1862. He was Ensign,
25th Foot in 1862, Lieut. 1865, Instructor of Musketry 1869-1870,
Capt. 1872, Major King's Own Borderers, 1881, retired 1885, died
in 1893.
National Probate Calendar - 1893 - Gerald Menteath Shirley
of Derby lodge East Sheen Surrey died 12 November 1893. Administration
London 28 December to Isabella Margarita Eliza Phipps Carey,
wife of Constantine Phipps Carey. Effects L3992 15s. 2d.
2(v). Isabella Margarita Eliza Shirley christened 30
April 1841 at Upton upon Severn Worcestershire, England (child
by Isabella). She married Major General Constantine Phipps Carey.
2(vi). Lionel Henry Shirley born 11 March 1843 in London
(child by Isabella), baptised 19 April 1843 at St George Hanover
Square parish Westminster, to Henry and Isabella Martha Shirley
of Charles Street. Educated at Cheltenham college, studied architecture
under Mr Underwood of Bristol etc, He was elected 'associate'
of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) on 13 February 1868
and named 'member' (with record showing engineering projects)
on 20 December 1877; He was enumerated at Kingston Lodge, Pange
Surrey England in the 1881 UK census, married, age 38, no children.
His divorce petitiion on 6 April 1887 identifies that he and
wife previously lived at Berdiansk and St Petersburg in Russia,
at Dover Kent, at Queens Gate Terrace Kensington in Middlesex,
at Hamlet Rd Norwood Surrey and at James Street Buckingham Gate
in City of Westminster. He moved to the United States in February
1883 and was a civil engineer in the mining industry working
in Felix Arizona when he died 7 July 1901. He had no issue by
his marriage
The Arizona Republican; Phoenix, Arizona. July 11, 1901;
Page Thirteen. DEATH OF L.H. SHIRLEY. - Mr. L.H. Shirley died
last evening at his rooms in the northern part of the city of
consumption. He was a mining engineer of considerable note and
his home was in Montreal. He had no luminates here except an
attendant who had nursed him through his long illness, and little
could be learned of him last evening except he is of English
parentage and belongs to an aristocratic family. He has a brother
who is a large property owner in the island of Jamaica, to whom
a telegram was sent last night announcing this brother's death
and asking for instructions. Pending a reply the remains are
in the care of undertaker A.J. Bradley.
married Lucy A. Wagstaff on 26 November 1873 at the
British Conslate in Berdiansk in the Empire of Russia, youngest
and only surviving daughter of William Wagstaff. She was born
Stonehouse Devon (according to census). They were divorced according
to The Times dated 3 November 1887 due to her adultery with W.
F. Snow. She gave birth to a child by Snow in 1885.
Illegitimate child with Mary Little
2(vi). Henry Barnett Shirley born 8 December 1835;
Baptized 9 March 1837 at Trelawny Parish; He died 20 June 1855,
age about 20
9 March 1837 Trelawny Parish Register - Baptism of Henry
Barnett born 8 December 1835 to Henry Shirley esquire of Hyde
Hall and Mary Little
Illegitimate child with a free mulatto woman surnamed
Brown
1(iii). Edmund
Shirley [very likely] Named in the will of Bernard Shirley
dated 1806 as being his 'reputed' son with a free mulatto woman
named Brown. Edmund was said to be at that time apprenticed to
Mr Johnson, carpenter of St George Parish Jamaica. Bernard Shirley
bequested L200 to his son upon age 21 and requested that he use
the surname Shirley. He is likely the Edmund Shirley, carpenter,
a free man of color, who married Mary Ivey Mann in 1813 at St
George Parish Jamaica.
Note: The Y-DNA of a descendant of Edmund
Shirley who married Mary Ivey Mann matches the Y-DNA of both
a Shirley surnamed descendant of Bernard Shirley (via Leicester
Colville Shirley) as well as a Scharschmidt surnamed descendant
of Bernard Shirley.
Illegitimate child with Unknown
1(iv). Mary Bernard aka Mary Barnett born January
1794 on the Petersfield Estate in St Thomas in the East Parish.
She was residing with father Bernard Shirley in Buckinghamshire
at the time he wrote his will in 1806. But his will provided
funds for her return to Jamaica and directed his heirs that Mary
Bernard should be allowed to live on his Mount St Bernard coffee
plantation if she returned. Also that Mary Bernard should use
the surname Shirley if she returned to Jamaica. She was using
the surname Barnett as mentioned as a legatee in the will of
Henry Shirley esq of Hyde Hall, indicating she was the reputed
daughter of his brother Bernard Shirley. nothing more known
Illegitimate child with Ann Hawkins
Ann Hawkins was residing at Warren Street Fitzroy Square London
at the time Bernard Shirley wrote his Will in 1806. She was granted
a small annuity by Bernard Shirley for her natural life
1(iv). Edward Bernard aka Edward Barnett He was named
as the natural son of Ann Hawkins and given L200 pounds in the
1806 will of Bernard Shirley. The Will stated Edward Bernard
was reputed to be the son of Bernard Shirley. He is again noted
as a legatee in the will of Henry Shirley esq of Hyde Hall, the
son of Ann Hawkins and the reputed son of Henry's brother Bernard
Shirley dec'd. But documents show his surname as Barnett, not
Bernard (the same change to Mary Bernard's surname)
Illegitimate children with Mary Scharschmidt
The will of Bernard Shirley gave the use of his freehold lands
at Northend Buckinghamshire (near Fingest) to Mary Scharschmidt
(not Stourhurst) for her natural life, and after her death for
the use of her son Bernard.
1(vi). Charles Scharschmidt named in the will
of uncle Henry Shirley dated 1806 as his son by Mary Scharschmidt
nothing more known
Likely the Charles Scharschmidt, son of Mary Scharschmidt
who was baptised 12 April 1808 (not as an infant, if so) at Turville
Parish, Buckinghamshire. Similarly then likely the Charles Scharsmidt
who was buried at Bedminster Somerset on 2 January 1846, age
46 [confirmation needed]
1(vii). Bernard Scharschmidt-Shirley baptised
15 July 1805 at Hambledon Parish, Buckhinghamshire England, as
Berrnard Scharschmidt, son to Mary Scharschmidt (no father named);
He was named in the will of Bernard Shirley dated 1806 as his
natural son by Mary Scharschmidt and was at that time using the
surname Shirley; Identified as Bernard Scharschmidt (not Shirley)
in the will of his uncle Henry Shirley dated 1811; Bernard supposedly
died October 1841. Burial: October 31, 1841, St. Michael's church
yard, [Swanswick] Trelawny (same person?)
child by Charlotte Miller
2(i). Maria Scharschmidt nothing more known
1(ix). Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt born before 1806
when he was named in the will of Henry Shirley esq of Hyde Hall
as his son by Mary Scharschmidt and his brother Bernard Shirley
dec'd; Samuel was an attorney and planter of Etindon estate and
of Windsor Castle estate, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica; His will
was dated 1876 and he died November 13, 1877 in Windsor, Trelawny
Note: apparently his baptism record is found in Turville
Parish, Buckinghamshire, dated 1809, the same parish where a
baptism record for Charles Scharschmidt in 1808 also exists [confirmation
needed]
S.T. Scharschmidt, Sr
This is the Last will and Testament of Samuel Thompson
Scharschmidt of Windsor Castle in the parish of Trelawny. I give
devise and bequeath unto my Executors and Trustee herein after
named all the real and personal Estate which shall at my demise
be vested in me as mortgage or Trustee upon such Trusts or subject
to such equities as shall at my decease be subsisting concerning
the same respectively I devise and bequeath all the real and
personal Estate to which I shall be entitled at the time to my
son Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt, at present of the parish of
Manchester Civil Engineer his heirs and assigns for ever. Upon
Trust as to my personal estate to select therefrom to be kept
on Windsor Castle worked therewith one carriage and harness one
pair of horses and all the horned stock one mule cart and harness
one pair of mules and all the household furniture and as to the
real residue and remainder of personal estate to call dispose
of and realize any interest in the same as soon as after my decease
as conveniently may be and after payment of which I hereby charge
and make liable all my estate as real and personal to divide
the surplus (if any) between my dear wife Elizabeth Scharschmidt,
Georgianna Clara Tingle and the said Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt
in the following proportions: To my wife Elizabeth Scharschmidt
one sixth thereof; To the said Georgianna Clara Tingle one sixth
thereof; To my son Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt all the rest
residue and remainder thereof and as to my real estate and the
chattels divided to be selected Rept. and worked thereon. Upon
Trust to manage, cultivate and carry on the same during the natural
life of my said wife or until her marriage and to apply the proceeds
and annual income arriving therefrom after deducting all expenses
of cultivation and management in manner following that is to
say two thirds thereof to my beloved wife Elizabeth Scharschmidt
for and during the term of her natural life and so long as she
remains unmarried and the remaining third to my said son Samuel
Thompson Scharschmidt and from and immediately after the decease
or marriage of my said wife when Upon Trust for the said Samuel
Thompson Scharschmidt his heirs and assigns forever, and in the
event of the said Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt predeceasing my
said wife then Upon Trust for all and every the child and children
of the said Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt who shall be alive at
date of death of my said wife share and share alike as Tenants
in common. I direct that my said wife and Georgianna Clara Tingle
have the right to reside in the dwelling house in Windsor Castle
free of charge during the term of their natural lives but in
the event of the marriage of the said Elizabeth Scharschmidt
and Georgianna Clara Tingle or either of them their right of
residence respectively in the said dwelling house to cease. I
also direct that the said Georgianna Clara Tingle during the
term of her natural life and so long as she remains unmarried
have the right to run along with the herd of cattle on Windsor
Castle aforesaid four breeding cows provided that the progeny
of all such cows be removed as soon as they respectively become
18 months old. [signed] Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt. Witnesses:
Samuel C. Miller, Henry Smith Dated: March 3, 1876
married Sarah Wilton on 27 February 1840 at Trelawny
Parish, by license; She was named as wife in the baptism
of son Samuel T Scharschmidt Jr.' She was buried 19 November
1841 at St Michael's church yard Swanswick Trelawny
married Martha Hodges (possible) on 26 January 1843
at Trelawny Parish by license; She was buried 17 January 1854
at Swanswick church yard Trelawny (as 'Mrs Scharschmidt'), age
29
married Elizabeth ______ named as wife in the will
of husband Samuel T Scharschmidt Sr
Children:
2(i). Mary Elizabeth Scharschmidt (illegitimate?)
born 27 September 1834 Trelawney Parish, Jamaica, daughter
of Samuel Scharschmidt and Flora Campbell
2(ii). Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt, Jr. born 25 October
1841; baptised 15 December 1841 at Trelawny Parish, son of Samuel
Thompson Scharschmidt and wife Sarah, attorney and planater of
Etingdon estate Trelawney; He was enumerated at Canterbury Kent
England in the 1871 census, age 29 (born Jamaica), occupation:
civil engineer; He and wife Alice and 2 daughters were also joined
in the household by several Fremlin family relatives; Residual
beneficiary in the will of his father Samuel T Scharschmidt Sr
in 1876; He was identified as being a civil engineer, then living
in Manchester parish Jamaica; He died at Mandeville, Manchester
Parish on 17 January 1916, age 75, buried at St Mark's Anglican
church cemetery
Will of Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt Jr - June 1, 1914
- I give to my wife Evelyn my property called Hanbury and all
the household furniture and effects during her life, and then
to my daughter Alice until her marriage or death, at which time
the property is to be sold, and the proceeds divided among my
surviving daughters. While my wife is alive, she is to pay to
my daughter Alice £20 per year, as long as she remains
unmarried. The executors are to convert the rest and residue
of my estate into money, and give one half to my wife Evelyn,
one quarter to Alice, and the other quarter to be divided equally
among my other daughters. Executors: my wife Evelyn, and my son-in-law
William Henry Coke. Witnesses: H. G. Sturridge and N. B. Sturridge
S.T. Scharschmidt, Jr
married Alice Fremlin born about 1842; She died 13
February 1907, age 65 at Mandeville, Manchester Parish
children:
3(i). Maj. Percy Fremlin Scharschmidt born 19 July
1867 at Lewisham London, England, age 3 in 1871 census household
of his grandfather Jeremiah Fremlin at Offham Kent England; He
died 10 June 1932 at Vancouver British Columbia Canada
Ancestor of DNA Kit #61268 (not
member of Shirley project, but matches Shirley DNA)
married 1) Rosalie Maud Butler in 1888, daughter of
Capt George Butler of Vancouver BC
married 2) Mary Price on 12 August 1912 at King County
Washington USA
3(ii). Alice Blanche Scharschmidt born about 1869 at
Lee Parish Kent UK, age 2 in 1871 census; She died 9 September
1938 at Mandeville Manchester Parish Jamaica, age 70, spinster
"a lady, daughter of Samuel Thompson Scharschmidt an engineer
deceased"
3(iii). Ione Rosalind Scharschmidt, born about 1870
at Lee Parish Kent UK, age 9 mos in 1871 census. She married
Lewis Bowerbank Bicknell on 20 February 1900 in Cameron Villa,
Kingston
3(iv). Violet Esther Scharschmidt born about 1872;
She married William Henry Coke on 26 August 1901 at Manchester
Parish church, daughter of Samuel T Scharschmidt, gentlewoman,
age 29; She was informant at the death of her spinster sister
Alice Blanche Scharschmidt in 1938
3(v). May Scharschmidt born 17 May 1876 at Jamica (death
cert); She married Brooks Cameron Bicknell on 22 February 1900
at Manchester Parish, daughter of Samuel T Scharschmidt of Hanbury
Manchester, spinster, gentlewoman age 25; Her sister Violet Scharschmidt
was a witness at the marriage; She died on 1 May 1959 at Seattle
King County Washington USA, age 82, daughter of Samuel T Scharschmidt
and wife Lucy (sic)
3(vi). Grace Winnie Scharschmidt born 10 January 1881
daughter of Samuel T Scharschmidt engineer of Hanbury and wife
Alice Scharschmidt formerly Fremlin; She married Charles D Scott
on 4 July 1904 at Manchester Parish (she was identified as a
'gentlewoman' in the marriage record)
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Bernard Shirley, esq