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Caution: Several families presented
below are "connect the dots" using parish records.
Errors are likely
Research Note
The parishes occupied by these Shirley families are adjacent
to Godstone parish in Surrey England. Godstone has yet another
very old Shirley family in residence.
Is there a connection to the ancient Shirley family of
Wiston, Sussex (likely a coincidence)
Ditching Manor (in the parish of Balcombe) - The Norfolk
quarter, with half the forest of Worth, was conveyed in 1583
by Philip, Earl of Arundel, and his brothers to John Farnham,
(fn. 22) who in 1584 sold it to Sir Thomas Sherley. (fn. 23)
Sir Thomas, being in debt to the Crown, surrendered it to Queen
Elizabeth and it was re-granted in 1602 to John Middleton and
Anthony Fowle and the heirs of Anthony. From: 'Parishes: Balcombe',
A History of the County of Sussex: Volume 7: The rape of Lewes
(1940), pp. 132-36.
This probate document looks promising for the origin of
the Shirleys of this area:
1650 PCC Will of Sherley, William of Titsey Surrey - William
Shirley of Titsey Surrey husbandman, to be buried in churchyard
of Titsey. That Mr Lactantine Canfey shall preach at my burial,
to my Dame Mary Holman and to her daughter Susan Wood, to Henry
Wood the son of William Wood and Susan his wife and to the wife
of his brother and sisters, to Alice Browne, to John Hall, to
Elizabeth Sherley, to Edward Sherley to son of Edward Sherley,
to Ann Sherley, to Edward the son of Richard Sherley and to his
3 daughters, to brother John Sherley [listed in the margin],
to my brother Richard Sherley executor, friend William Good and
Lantantine Canfey, minister my overseers. Dated 8 Apr 1650 in
presence of Lantantine Canfey, William Good, John Tant, Alice
Browne. Proven by Richard Sherley 1650. PCC 11/213 p 81 - [note:
the above named Susan Wood (w/o William Wood), was dau of Mary
and Michael Holman of Godstone, Surrey. Michael Holman was the
nephew of Robert Shirley, London Goldsmith. Source: Visitation
of Surrey for Holman family]
Richard Shirley of Balcombe
Sussex; His Sussex will was probated 1670 at Lewes
In the name of God Amen, I Richard Shurley of Balcombe
do make this my last will and testament written this one and
twentieth day of October 1667 in manner and form following. First
before all things I give my soul unto the hands of God who made
it hoping and assuredly believing to be saved by the death and
passion of Jesus Christ my Saviour and Redeemer and my body to
the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the
discretion of my executor hereinafter named. Imprimis I give
to my son Edward Shurley twelve pence to be paid him just after
my decease if it be demanded. Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth
twelve pounds to be given her within one month after my decease
if it be demanded. Item I give to my daughter Mary twelve pounds
to be…. within five years next after my decease with twenty
shillings a year during the first five if she … long…
if it shall be demanded. Which legacies above to be paid by my
executor. Item I give and bequeath unto my young son five pounds
of lawful money of England to be paid him at his age of twenty
and one years by my executors and she to bring him up until he
come to his paid age of one and twenty years for the use of the
said….. and I make my wife Katerine sole executor of this
my last will and testament and do invite John Gibbs my good friend
to be my overseer and I do give him for his pains five shillings
In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal the day and the
year before written Richard Shurley his mark witness unto John
Gibbs, William Chandler. Proved in 1670 (Lewes A32. P80) (see
original
will image at Peter Brown's website)
married 1) Joan Finch on 21 May 1620 at Worth parish,
Sussex. She had five known children, maybe others
married 2) Katherine _______ had possibly one known
child. She may have married 2nd William Hitchem in 1670 at Worth
following the death of her husband Richard Shirley.
children
1(i). Edward Shirley (shown as Edmond) was baptised
on 3rd February 1621 in Worth, Sussex (son of Richard & Joan).
He was mentioned in his father Richard's 'Will' of 1667. Edward
left a 'Will' dated 15th March 1680 and was buried on 7th March
1681 in Bolney, Sussex (SIC: may have been buried in 1680 as
will was made after death; also may be a calendar issue).
Memorandum that on or about the thirteenth day of March
in the year of our Lord God (1680) according to the computcon
of the the Church of England I Edward Shirley of Bolney in the
County of Sussex, yeoman being sicke in body & and of the
sickness whereof he shortly after dyed but of sound mind &
pfect memory declared his last will & testamt nuncupative
in these words following or words to the same effect (viz); Inprimis
I give unto my son John Shirley the sume of twenty shillings
to be paid unto him wthin one month after my decease.
All the rest of my goods, chattels, creditts I give & bequeath
unto Alice Shirley my loving wife for and towards the bringing
up of my children: And I nominate & appoynt my said wife
Alice the sole executrix of this my last will; And my will is
that what goods shall be left at the tyme of my wife’s decease
shall be equally divided between all of my children if shall
bee then living excepting my son John Shirley to whom I only
give twenty shillings as before is mentioned; these words or
words to the same effect were declared by the said Edward Shirley
wth the intent they should stand for his last will in the p’nce
of Thomas King, Thomas Curtis, William King. Probate in Latin
to Alice Shirley 13 Sep 1680 LEWES A35.P406
married Alice Curtis on 6th March 1649 in Worth, Sussex.
Alice Curtis was baptised on 17th May 1629 in Worth. She was
the daughter of John Curtis (1605-1647) and Joane Hatcher (1611-?).
Alice was mentioned in her father's will, by which she was to
receive a legacy of 40 pounds of lawful money. Alice was mentioned
in her husband's 'will' of 1680. Edward & Alice possibly
had nine or more children.
children:
2(i). John Shirley born say 1649 possibly in Worth,
Sussex (no birth found as yet). He was mentioned in his father's
Will of 1680 receiving only 20 shillings
2(ii). Edward Shirley born say 1650 possibly in Worth,
Sussex (no birth found as yet). He had maybe two children. Evidence for this person?
children:
3(i). Edward Shirley born say 1685 possibly in Bolney,
Sussex (no birth found as yet). Edward was buried on 17th August
1746 in Ardingly, Sussex ('Sharely - of Cuckfield, aged 60').
married Joan _____
children:
4(i). John Shirley was baptised on 11th April 1722
in Henfield, Sussex.
4(ii). Sarah Shirley was baptised on 25th April 1725
in Henfield, Sussex.
3(ii). Elizabeth Shirley was buried on 16th October
1686 in Bolney, Sussex ('daughter of Edward')
2(iii). William Shirley born say 1652 possibly in Worth,
Sussex (no birth found as yet).
married Elizabeth Westover (or Westopher) on 6th May
1684 in Henfield, Sussex (License issued at Lewes on 6th May
1684 and William shown as from Bolney).
children:
3(i). John Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 28th March
1685 in Bolney, Sussex (son of William).
married (possibly) Susanna ______
children of John and Susanna
4(i). John Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 16th June
1717 in Bolney, Sussex.
12 Aug 1759 Lindfield - Settlement certificate: John SHIRLEY,
labourer; married: Mary SHIRLEY; Ardingly; Child: Elizabeth SHIRLEY,
10y; Child: John SHIRLEY, 9y - Sussex Poor Law Records
married (possibly) Elizabeth Colgate on 29th April
1747 in Ardingly Sussex. Elizabeth was buried on 20th October
1752 in Ardingly, Sussex ('aged 35').
married (possibly) secondly Mary Best on 30th March
1758 in Ardingly, Sussex.
children:
5(i). Elizabeth Shirley (Shareley) was born on 1st
July and was baptised on 27th September 1748 in Ardingly, Sussex.
5(ii). John Shirley (Shareley) was born on 4th February
and was baptised on 11th February 1750 in Ardingly, Sussex.
married (possibly) Priscilla Johnson on 1st November
1779 in Balcombe, Sussex . John & Priscilla had one child.
married (possibly) secondly Mary Birkin on 28th December
1786 in Worth, Sussex (John shown as widower).\
children:
6(i). Edward Shirley was baptised on 8th January 1780
in Balcombe, Sussex
6(ii). Charles Shirley was baptised on 5th December
1790 in Balcombe, Sussex. Charles died on 5th September 1852
in Balcombe, Sussex ('aged 65')
4(ii). Richard Shirley (Shareley) was baptised on 27th
September 1719 in Bolney, Sussex
3(ii). William Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 15th
April 1686 in Bolney, Sussex. William was buried on 16th September
1744 in Slaugham, Sussex (shown as Sharleey)
married (possibly) Mary Shepherd on 7th June 1711 in
Slaugham, Sussex. Mary was buried in Slaugham, Sussex on 8th
June 1745 (widow, shown as Sharlee).
children:
4(i). William Shirley (Sharly) was baptised on 6th
April 1712 in Slaugham, Sussex.
married Ann Perren in Slaugham in 1756
children:
5(i). John Shirley (Sharlee) was baptised on 18th January
1736 in Slaugham, Sussex.
4(ii). Mary Shirley (Sharly) was baptised on 26th May
1714 in Slaugham, Sussex.
4(iii). Elizabeth Shirley (Shearley) was baptised on
12th November 1717 in Slaugham, Sussex.
4(iv). Ann Shirley (Shearley) was baptised on 1st May
1719 in Slaugham, Sussex.
3(iii). Richard Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 13th
September 1687 in Bolney, Sussex
3(iv). Thomas Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 13th
September 1687 in Bolney, Sussex
3(v). Mary Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 25th March
1690 in Bolney, Sussex. She possibly married John Nye on 14th
May 1717 in Bolney, Sussex (shown as Sherley & John from
Cuckfield).
3(vi). Elizabeth Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 3rd
March 1692 in Bolney, Sussex
2(iv). Thomas Shirley born say 1655 (no birth found
as yet) Thomas was possibly buried on 23rd January 1704 in Cuckfield,
Sussex (shown as Sherley) but also see son Thomas
married Elizabeth ______ She was probably buried at
Cuckfield Sussex on 27th July 1705 (shown as Sherley).
children:
3(i). Thomas Shirley (Shurley) was baptised on 24th
January 1686 in Cuckfield, Sussex (but baptism also recorded
in Bolney). Thomas was possibly buried on 19th April 1704 in
Cuckfield, Sussex (shown as Sherley) but see father
3(ii). William Shirley (Shurley) was baptised on 22nd
June 1690 in Cuckfield, Sussex.
3(iii). John Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 28th
May 1693 in Slaugham, Sussex.
3(iv). Henry Shirley (Sherly) was born about 1694.
He was baptised on 10th May 1706 in Cuckfield, Sussex ( son of
Thomas & Elizabeth - shown as about 12 years old).
3(v). Charles Shirley (Sherly) was possibly born about
1696. He was baptised on 10th May 1706 in Cuckfield, Sussex (son
of Thomas & Elizabeth -shown as about 10 years old).
3 May 1739 Cuckfield - Removal order: Charles SHIRLEY;
married: Mary SHIRLEY; Reigate, Surrey; Child: Anne SHIRLE- Sussex
Poor Law Records
10 Mar 1742 Worth - Settlement certificate: Charles SHIRLEY,
husbandman; married: Mary SHIRLEY; Reigate, Surrey; Child: Ann
SHIRLEY; Child: Charles SHIRLEY - Sussex Poor Law Records
married Mary ?Shirley in Reigate, Surrey (but may have
been Mary Webb in Fleet prison on 21st February 1738). See also
ARCHIVES ref 4 & 9
children:
4(i). Ann Shirley (Sharlee) was baptised on 8th May
1738 in Slaugham, Sussex. She possibly married Allen Anscombe
on 7th October 1759 in Bolney, Sussex (Allen of Shermanbury).
4(ii). Charles Shirley (Sharlee) was baptised on 3rd
June 1740 in Slaugham, Sussex.
4(iii). Mary Shirley (Sharlee) was baptised on 20th
February 1743 in Slaugham, Sussex.
4(iv). Elizabeth Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 19th
October 1754 in Slaugham, Sussex
2(v). Richard Shirley (Sherly) was buried on 9th January
1658 in Bolney, Sussex (son of Edward)
2(vi). Richard Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 2nd
February 1662 in Bolney, Sussex (son of Edward) and he was buried
there on 2th February 1662 (possible error in register as names
transposed).
2(vii). Mary Shirley (Sharley) was baptised on 7th
September 1664 in Bolney, Sussex (daughter of Edward)
2(viii). Robert Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 17th
June 1666 in Bolney, Sussex (son of Edward & Alse). Robert
was probably buried on 31st July 1688 in Bolney, Sussex.
2(ix). Bridget Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 4th
October 1668 in Bolney, Sussex (daughter of Edward & Elace).
She married Henry Purvey on 28th April 1691 in Shermanbury, Sussex.
2(x). Eleanor Shirley (Elinor Sherly) was baptised
on 1st January 1671 in Bolney, Sussex (daughter of Edward &
Alce).
1(ii). Elizabeth Shirley (Shurley) was baptised on
16th November 1623 in Worth, Sussex (daughter of Richard &
Joan). She was mentioned in her father Richard's 'Will' of 1667.
1(iii). Mary Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 19th
February 1625 in Balcombe, Sussex (no parents shown). She was
mentioned in her father Richard's 'Will' of 1667.
1(iv). Sarah Shirley (Sherly) was baptised in August
1628 in Balcombe, Sussex (daughter of Richard).
1(v). John Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 13th March
1630 in Balcombe, Sussex (shown as son of John, but presumed
error) and he was probably buried there on 7th May 1633 ('son
of R Sherly')
1(vi). Ano Shirley a son, was born about 1650 possibly
in Balcome, Sussex. He was mentioned, but un-named and as under
21, in his father Richard's 'Will' of 1667.
John Shirley of Bolney Sussex
married Mary________
children:
1(i). Thomas Shirley was baptised on 19th July 1641
in Bolney, Sussex (son of John & Mary)
1(ii). John Shirley was born in about 1645 (derive
as no birth record).
married Mary______ [possibly Hyde on 15th November
1677 in Woodmancote, Sussex]
children: (possibly if the family is same of
Woodmancote Sussex)
2(i). William Shirley was baptised on 28th November
1680 in Woodmancote, Sussex. William was probably buried there
in Bolney Sussex on 16th March 1759
married Susanna Button on 30th August 1702 in Bolney,
Sussex ( William shown as Shearley). Susanna was buried on 7th
September 1755 in Bolney, Sussex ('wife of William')
children:
3(i). Susanna Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 27th
June 1703 in Bolney, Sussex
3(ii). John Shirley (Sharley) was baptised on
1st April 1709 in Bolney, Sussex.
married Mary______ [possibly Beard on 28th December
1729 in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex]
children:
4(i). Mary Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 14th October
1730 in Bolney, Sussex and she was buried there on 11th August
1736 ('daughter of John & Mary')
4(ii). John Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on
1st May 1732 in Bolney, Sussex.
married Sarah______ [possibly Smith on 1st March 1757
in Cuckfield, Sussex (John shown from Bolney)]
children:
5(i). Sarah Shirley was baptised on 9th October 1757
in Bolney, Sussex
5(ii). John Shirley (Shrley) was baptised on 15th May
1768 in Cuckfield, Sussex.
4(iii). Anne Shirley was baptised on 1st May 1735 in
Bolney, Sussex.
children: (a baseborn child, possibly the following)
5(i). William Shirley was baptised on 31st August 1755
in Bolney, Sussex. William was buried on 1st June 1839 in Bolney,
Sussex ('aged 85').
married Mary____ [possibly Croskey Davy on 25th November
1778 in Cuckfield, Sussex.
children:
6(i). William Shirley was baptised on 2nd January 1782
in Bolney, Sussex..
married Charlotte______. Charlotte was born in about
1789 and was buried on 10th December 1844 in Bolney, Sussex (aged
55). William & Charlotte had three children (Mary, William
& Elizabeth)
6(ii). Elizabeth Shirley was baptised on 30th November
1783 in Bolney, Sussex.
6(iii). Sarah Shirley was baptised on 2nd April 1786
in Bolney, Sussex.
6(iv). Lydia Shirley was baptised on 11th October 1789
in Bolney, Sussex. Lydia was buried on 21st December 1853 in
Bolney, Sussex ('aged 64')
6(v). Jane Shirley was baptised on 22nd May 1791 in
Bolney, Sussex.
6(vi). Richard Shirley was baptised on 5th April 1794
in Bolney, Sussex.
4(iv). Elizabeth Shirley was baptised on 21st July
1737 in Bolney, Sussex
4(v). Mary Shirley was born in about 1738 in Bolney,
Sussex and she was buried there on 24th June 1741 ('daughter
of John & Mary')
4(vi). Thomas Shirley was baptised on 19th July 1741
in Bolney, Sussex.
married Sarah_____ [possibly Pentecost on 9th July
1765 in Twineham, Sussex.
children:
5(i). Matha Shirley was baptised on 6th October 1765
in Twineham, Sussex.
4(v). Hannah Shirley was baptised on 14th September
1744 in Bolney, Sussex
4(vi). Richard Shirley was baptised on 3rd July 1748
in Bolney, Sussex. Richard was buried on 3rd December 1832 in
Bolney, Sussex ('aged 85').
3(iii). William Shirley (Sharley) was baptised on 18th
June 1713 in Bolney, Sussex.
married Ann_____ [possibly Penfold on 29th September
1735 in Chichester, Sussex (with license also issued at Chichester
on that day). William was shown as a batchelor/Yeoman of Cowfold
and Ann of Horsham. (Note: Bolney & Cowfold and Cowfold
& West Grinstead are adjacent parishes)
children:
4(i). Mary Shirley (Shirly) was baptised on 28th June
1747 in West Grinstead, Sussex (daughter of William).
4(ii). Anne Shirley (Ann Shirly) was baptised on 20th
August 1749 in West Grinstead, Sussex.
4(iii). Sarah Shirley (Shirly) was baptised on 19th
July 1751 in West Grinstead, Sussex.
4(iv). Charles Shirley was buried on 6th March 1754
in Cowfold, Sussex (son of William & Ann).
4(v). Susanna Shirley (Susannah) was baptised on 3rd
October 1756 in West Grinstead, Sussex.
4(vi). Catherine Shirley (Sharely) was baptised on
1st January 1760 in West Grinstead, Sussex.
3(iv). Mary Shirley (Sharley) was baptised on 18th
June 1713 in Bolney, Sussex
3(v). Sarah Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 11th
September 1716 in Bolney, Sussex. She possibly married John Hardham
on 23rd May 1738 in Bolney, Sussex.
3(vi). Richard Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 1st
February 1725 in Bolney, Sussex and he was buried there on 20th
January 1726 (son of William & Susanna')
1(iii). Ano Shirley (Sherlly) was baptised on 8th May
1657 in Bolney, Sussex (son of John)
1(iv). Elizabeth Shirley (Sherly) was born on 18th
October and was baptised on 23rd October 1659 in Bolney, Sussex
(dau of John). She was buried there on 23rd October 1659.
William Shirley of Worth
Sussex, born say 1670
married Charity Saker on 23rd September 1697 in Rusper,
Sussex. Charity was buried on 4th December 1709 in Worth, Sussex
(shown as Sherley).
children:
1(i). Saker Shirley was baptised on 9th May
1701 in Worth, Sussex. Saker was buried on 1st January 1737 in
Worth, Sussex. Saker had one child prior to marriage with Margaret.
married Margaret Simmons on 27th January 1735 in Worth,
Sussex (shown as Sherley).
children:
2(i). Sarah Shirley wss baptised on 29th April 1730
in Worth, Sussex.
1(ii). Elizabeth Shirley was baptised on 14th March
1703 in Worth, Sussex. She possibly married John Rapley on 6th
December 1727 in Worth, Sussex.
1(iii). William Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 30th
June 1705 in Worth, Sussex.
13 Sep 1736 Cuckfield - Settlement certificate: William
SHIRLEY; married: Susan SHIRLEY; Bolney- Sussex Poor Law Records
15 Jan 1747 Bolney - Removal order: William SHIRLEY; married:
Hannah SHIRLEY; Peperharow, Surrey - Sussex Poor Law Records
19 Mar 1748 Cuckfield - Settlement certificate: William
SHIRLEY; married: Hannah SHIRLEY; Peperharow, Surrey- Sussex
Poor Law Records
1 Nov 1756 Cuckfield - Removal order: William SHIRLEY;
married: Hannah SHIRLEY; Peperharow, Surrey. The family have
dwelt for some time in Cuckfield by reason of a certificate dated
19 March 1747, from Peperharow; Child: John SHIRLEYChild: Richard
SHIRLEYChild: Thomas SHIRLEY- Sussex Poor Law Records
married 1) Susanna ______ [possibly Ashfold on 8th
November 1742 in Lindfield, Sussex. Susanna was buried on 26th
September 1745 in Lindfield, Sussex ('wife of William'). ]
married 2) Hannah ______ [possibly Shirley in Peperharow,
Surrey.] sometime before 1747
children:
2(i). Jenny Shirley was baptised on 23rd September
1748 in Cuckfield, Sussex.
2(ii). Richard Shirley was baptised on 25th February
1751 in Cuckfield, Sussex.
2(iii). John Shirley was baptised on 13th May 1753
in Cuckfield, Sussex. John was probably buried at Lindfield,
Sussex on 27th January 1798.
married Elizabeth _____ [possibly Wicking (Wickens)
on 3rd May 1776 in Lindfield, Sussex. Elizabeth was probably
buried on 11th July 1794 in Lindfield, Sussex and John &
Elizabeth had six children.
children:
3(i). Mary Shirley was baptised on 16th February 1783
in Lindfield, Sussex and she was buried there on 27th August
1783 (daughter of John & Elizabeth).
3(ii). Sarah Shirley was baptised on 31st December
1784 in Lindfield, Sussex.
3(iii). Ann Shirley was baptised on 6th April 1786
in Lindfield, Sussex and she was buried there on 22nd June 1786
(daughter of John & Elizabeth)..
3(iv). Charlotte Shirley was baptised on 2nd December
1787 in Lindfield, Sussex and she was buried there on 10th July
1803.
3(v). Elizabeth Shirley was baptised on 10th June 1792
in Lindfield, Sussex.
3(vi). John Shirley was baptised on 1st April 1793
in Lindfield, Sussex.
2(iv). Thomas Shirley was baptised on 20th July 1755
in Cuckfield, Sussex.
1(iv). Richard Shirley was baptised on 24th March 1708
in Worth, Sussex.
William Shirley of Worth, Sussex.
born c.1655. William may be the person buried at Worth Sussex
on 16th May 1722
married Elizabeth______. Elizabeth may be the person
buried on 10th June 1691 in Worth, Sussex (both shown as Sherley).
children:
1(i). Elizabeth Shirley(Shearly) was baptised on 30th
April 1682 in Worth, Sussex (daughter of William).
1(ii). William Shirley (Sherly) was baptised on 31st
August 1684 in Worth, Sussex (son of William & Elizabeth).
married Sarah Tyler on 14th August 1712 in Streat,
Sussex (License issed at Lewes on 12th August 1712; William shown
as from Worth and Sarah from Horsted Keynes).
children:
2(i). Sarah Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 30th
November 1712 in Worth, Sussex.
2(ii). Susanna Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 20th
December 1714 in Worth, Sussex.
2(iii). Mary Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 25th
July 1719 in Worth, Sussex.
2(iv). Thomas Shirley was baptised on 29th September
1722 in Worth, Sussex.
married Mary Tamplin on 24th May 1753 in Ifield, Sussex.
children:
3(i). Richard Shirley was baptised on 17th April 1763
in Ifield, Sussex.
2(v). James Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 10th
January 1725 in Worth, Sussex.
2(vi). John Shirley (Sherley) was baptised on 9th July
1727 in Worth, Sussex.
William Shirley of Rusper Sussex
born c1710. William possibly (or there was a son) married
secondly Esther Whales on 25th March 1759 (by license at Lindfield,
adjacent to Cuckfield Parish).
married Elizabeth Woodham on 14th September 1737 in
Rusper, Sussex. Elizabeth was buried on 14th February 1753 in
Rusper, Sussex ('wife of Wiliam').
children:
1(i). William Shirley was baptised on 19th August 1759
in Rusper, Sussex
1(ii). Rebecca Shirley was baptised on 17th April 1763
in Rusper, Sussex
1(iii). Thomas Shirley was baptised on 17th April 1763
in Rusper, Sussex.
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Shirleys of Worth, Bolney and Slaugham,
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