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The following family trees were created by connecting the
dots using parish christening records. Naturally some error is
possible using this method.
George Shurley born say 1677,
place unknown. Died prior to 1730.
married 1) Ann _____ (same as Jane?)
married 2) Jane _____ She was buried at St Leonard's
Priors Marston on 17 June 1730 "a poor widow"
Children:
1(i). John Shirley christenened 20 February 1697 to
George and Ann Shurley at Priors Marston
married Elizabeth Griffin on 23 April 1727 at Priors
Marston; She is possibly the Elizabeth Shirley "pauper"
who was buried at Priors Marston in 1780 (see unlinked at bottom
of this page)
1727 Priors Marston - John Shirley and Elizabeth Griffin
were married April the 23rd the banns having been thrice published
according to the canons.
Children:
2(i). John Shirley christened 7 April 1728 to John
and Elizabeth Shirley at Piors Marston;
2(ii). George Shirley christened 13 September 1730
to John and Elizabeth Shirley at Priors Marston;
2(iii). Elizabeth Shirley christened 3 December 1732
to John and Elizabeth Shirley at Priors Marston
2(iv). Anne Sherley christened 25 January 1735 to John
and Elizabeth Sherley at Priors Marston
2(v). Thomas Sherley christened 4 April 1742 to John
and Elizabeth Sherley at Priors Marston. He was buried 20 Mar
1817 at St Leonard's Priors Marston, "age 74"
married Mary Gubbins on 2 February 1764 at Priors Marston
Warwickshire
Children:
3(i). John Shirley christened 12 June 1764 to Thomas
and Mary Shirley at Priors Marston. He was buried 28 April 1842
at St Leonard's Priors Marston "age 77"
"...my Great, great, great grandfather. He was John
Shirley (1763-1842) who lived at Priors Marston.... He was a
grazier. He married Elizabeth Bustin (1784 - 1863. They had a
daughter Emma (1820-1889) who married Richard Mason also of Priors
Marston..." - Margaret
He is assumed to be the John Shirley who was enumerated at
Priors Marston in the 1841 census, age 75 (born 1766). The following
is his family:
married Elizabeth Bustin on 11 June 1810 at Kineton
Warwickshire. She was born about 1784, age 56 in the 1841 census.
Born at Harbury in 1784 according to 1851 census, widowed and
enumerated in daughter Emma's household. Buried at St Leonard's
Priors Marston on 15 Dec 1863, "age 80"
Children:
4(i). Mary Shurley christened 14 July 1811 to John
and Elizabeth Shurley at Priors Marston She died 17 February
1857, age 45. Buried at Priors Marston. Married Edward Pratt
on 11 June 1832 at Priors Marston
St Leonard Churchyard Priors Marston Inscription:
In memory of Mary Pratt daughter of John and Elizabeth Shirley
who died February 17th 1857 aged 45 years also Kezia Pratt daughter
of the above who died January 9th 1844 aged 9 years. Also Thomas
Edward who died in infancy. (source: findagrave.com)
4(i). Emma Shirley born about 1820, age 20 in 1841
census. Christened 2 may 1820 to John and Elizabeth Shirley at
Priors Marston. She died 14 April 1889 at Badington Warwickshire
according to an online Mason family lineage. She married Richard
Mason of Priors Marston
"...Interestingly the name Pratt keeps turning up
as my great grandmother Louisa Mason youngest child of Richard
and Emma, married a Thomas Pratt Coleman. In the Census records
Elizabeth Shirley nee Bustin, when a Widow living with her daughter
is on two occasions stated as "Own means" and after
her death Richard Mason goes from Blacksmith to farmer, obviously,
I guess, from his mother in law's legacy. Perhaps Mr. Bustin
left his daughter money, as John Shirley does not sound particularly
well off. My grandmother was Ethel Emma Shirley Coleman..."
- Margaret
3(ii). Thomas Shirley christened 17 August 1766 to
Thomas and Mary Shirley at Priors Marston
3(iii). Mary Shirley christened 20 November 1768 to
Thomas and Martha (sic) Shirley at Priors Marston
3(iv). Mary Shirley christened 7 March 1771 to Thomas
and Mary Shirley at Priors Marston
2(vi). Frydaysweed Shirley christened 28 April 1745
to John and Elizabeth Shirley at Priors Marston; She married
Edward Lawrance on 14 August 1773 at Byfield Northamptonshire
"both of this parish"
1(ii). George Shurly christened 3 November 1700 to
George and Jane Shurly at Priors Marston. He may be the George
Shirley buried at St Leonard's Priors Marston on 8 May 1736
(since father George was supposedly dead prior to 1730, based
on mother being identified as 'widow' at the time of her burial
on that date)
married Susanna Ibbot on 2 October 1726 at St James
Southam parish. Both bride and groom residents of Priors Marsen.
She was buried at St Leonard's Priors Marston on 14 Jul 1780
"pauper"
Children:
2(i). Mary Shirley christened 13 August 1727 to George
and Susanna Shirley at Priors Marston
2(ii). George Shirley christened 16 July 1732 to George
and Susanna Shirley at Priors Marston
2(iii). Sarah Shirley christened 5 May 1734 to George
and Susanna Shirley at Priors Marston
2(iv). John Shirley christened 20 March 1735 to George
and Susanna Shirley at Priors Marston
2(v). Job Shirley christened 20 March 1735 to George
and Susanna Shirley at Priors Marston (same day)
1(iii). Mary Shurly christened 17 October 1703 to George
and Jane Shurly at Priors Marston
1(iv). Ann Shurly christened 26 June 1709 to George
and Jane Shurly at Priors Marston
Unlinked
William Shirley buried at St Leonard's Priors Marston
on 23 January 1768 "pauper"
John Shirley buried at St Leonard's Priors Marston
on 16 August 1769 "Taylor"
Elizabeth Shirley buried at St Leonard's Priors Marston
on 28 Jan 1780 "pauper"
George Shirley buried at St Leonard's Priors Marston
on 24 Nov 1785
Shirleys of Lower Shuckburgh and Napton-on-Hill
The following have the same names as those of Priors Marsten
above, but birth dates must be very stretched to fit
______ Shirley
married ______
children:
1(i). George Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh Warwickshire,
Tailor; His Consistory will was probated 1813 (was
his will written years earlier?)
1813 Lichfield Consistory Court - George Shirley of Lower
Shuckburgh co of Warwick, Taylor; To my nephew Thomas Shirley
of Lower Shuckburgh taylor and to my good friend Richard Tew
of Lower Shuckburgh executors; Pay unto Samuel Shirley, Elizabeth
Shirley Martha Shirley and Lucy Shirley four of the children
of my said nephew Thomas Shirley L50 each at age 21; to nephew
Thomas Shirley all that my messuage situate in Lower Shucksburgh
until said son Samuel Shirley shall attain 21. At 21 then to
said Samuel Shirley; If he dies then at the behoof of nephew
Thomas Shirley. Whereas my nephew John Shirley of Priors Marston
co Warwick indebted unto me L150 mortgage of his estate in Priors
Marston, bequeath the interest to brother Thomas Shirley for
his natural life , and after decease I give the principal L150
unto all sons and daughters of my said brother Thomas Shirley
who shall be living at the time of his decease. To my brother
John Shirley 5 shillings. All wearing apparel to my brother John
Shirley and his son Wilks Shirley. To my sisters Fridaysweed
Laurence and Mary Browning L5 each; Residue of personal estate
unto said nephew Thomas Shirley; In witness <seal> George
Shirley; Wit: H Rolls, Job Turner, Sam'l Richardson
married ______ She was unnamed in husband's 1813 will,
likely deceased
1(ii). Thomas Shirley he was named brother of George
Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh in the latter's 1813 will
1(iii). John Shirley of Priors Marsten he was
named brother of George Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh in the latter's
1813 will
married _______
children:
2(i). Thomas Shirley baptised 25 December 1764 at Lower
Shuckburgh, son of John and Elizabeth Shirley
(is he the nephew Thomas Shirley with family below?)
1764 Dec 25 Lower Shuckburg - Baptism Thomas Shirley son
of John and Elizabeth Shirley
2(ii). Wilkes Shirley baptised 9 October 1768 at Lower
Shuckburgh, son of John and Elizabeth Shirley; He was named son
of John Shirley in the 1813 will of George Shirley
1768 October 9 Lower Shuckburg - Baptism Wilkes Shirley
son of John and Elizabeth Shirley
1(iv). Fridaysweed Shirley she was named sister of
George Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh in the latter's 1813 will;
She married _____ Laurence
1745 Apr 28 Priors Marsten - Fridays Weed dau to John and
Eliz Shirley (same?)
She married Edward Lawrance on 14 August
1773 at Byfield Northamptonshire on Warwickshire border, "both
of this parish"
1(v). Mary Shirley she was named sister of George Shirley
of Lower Shuckburgh in the latter's 1813 will; She married _____
Browning
A Mary Shirley married John Browning
just across the Northamptonshire border in Staverton parish on
28 Sept 1775 "both of this parish"
1(vi). _______ Shirley (could be one of the male Shirleys
above)
married ________
children:
2(i). Thomas Shirley born 1765; he was named nephew
of George Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh in the latter's 1813 will;
Buried at Lower Shuckburgh on 20 October 1827, age 62; His will
was probated in 1828, naming his wife and children
1827 Oct 20 Burial Thomas Shirley, age 62 (b 1765) of Lower
Shuckburgh
1828 Lichfield Consistory Court - Thomas Shirley of Lower
Shuckburgh in co of Warwick, Taylor 3 July 1820; Give my messuage
in parish of Lower Shuckburgh to my wife Elizabeth Shirley for
natural life. After her decease to William Walker of Lower Shuckburgh
yeoman and to my son Samuel Shirley for trusts after death of
my wife Elizabeth Sirley to sell messuage, proceeds equally to
my said son Samuel Shirley and my daughters Elizabeth, Martha,
Lucy and Maria Shirley; Household furniture to wife Elizabeth
Shirley duirng natural life. AFter death to my 4 daughters; Trustees
also to hold messuages in parish of Napton Warwickshire then
to be sold after my death; to pay L50 to daughter Lucy Shirley;
money to daughter Maria Shirley; additional monies to daughters
Elizabeth, Martha, Lucy and Maria after death of wife Elizabeth
Shirley; <seal> Thomas Shirley Wit: William Beasley, Knightcote,
William Russell, Grandborough, Rich: Burman, Southam
married Elizabeth______ Named in the 1828 will of her
husband; she was named in the baptism records of her children;
She was buried 2 September 1838, age 73 (b 1765) residence at
the time: Priors Marsten
children:
3(i). Samuel Shirley baptised 24 December 1794 at Lower
Shuckburgh to Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley; he was named son
of nephew Thomas Shirley in 1813 will of George Shirley of Lower
Shuckburgh; He inherited all the property in Lower Shuckburgh
possessed by George Shirley; Named as trustee of the 1828 will
of his father Thomas Shirley; Enumerated at Napton Warwickshire
in 1851 census, age 57 (b 1794 Lower Shuckburgh), occupation:
baker (Rosanna Townsend age 7 was a visitor); He was buried at
Napton on 24 March 1875, age 81
1794 Dec 24 Lower Shuckburgh - Samuel Shirley son of Thomas
and Elizabeth Shirley
married 1) Sarah Reynolds on 28 December 1819 at Napton
Warwickshire; She was the mother of children baptised at Napton
married 2) Elizabeth Bloxham on 19 August 1845 at Napton
Warwickshire; enumerated as wife of Samuel Shirley in 1851 census
1845 Aug 19 Napton - Samuel Shirley full age widower, baker
of Napton son of Thomas Shirley taylor, married Elizabeth Bloxham
fulla age spinster of Napton, dau of Samuel Bloxham gardener,
by banns at Napton Warwickshire
children:
4(i). Richard Reynolds Shirley baptised 23 November
1820 at Napton Warwickshire son of Samuel and Sarah Shirley
4(ii). Portia Shirley baptised 2 February 1822 at Napton
Warwickshire, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Shirley
4(iii). Martha Shirley baptised 28 August 1823 at Napton
Warwickshire, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Shirley
4(iv). George Thomas Reynolds Shirley baptised 24 May
1825 at Napton Warwickshire son of Samuel and Sarah Shirley age
25 in father's 1851 census household, assistant to his father,
baker; He lived at Southam at time of his 2nd marriage in 1865,
occupation: baker
married 1) Sarah Ann Holloway on 15 October 1851 at
St Giles in the Fields, Middlesex
married 2) Rebecca Cooke on 9 October 1865 at Napton
Warwickshire
4(v). Elizabeth Ann Shirley baptised 16 December 1826
at Napton Warwickshire, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Shirley
4(vi). Zoa Shirley baptised 5 August 1828 at Napton
Warwickshire, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Shirley
4(vii). Drusilla Shirley baptised 2 December 1829 at
Napton Warwickshire, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Shirley
4(viii). Sarah Matilda Shirley baptised 10 February
1832 at Napton Warwickshire, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Shirley
3(ii). Thomas Shirley baptised 14 February 1796 at
Lower Shuckburgh to Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley; He was not
named in the 1813 will of George Shirley; Not named in the 1828
will of his father Thomas Shirley died young?
1796 February 14 Lower Shuckburgh - Thomas Shirley son
of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
3(iii). Elizabeth Shirley [baptism not found] she
was named daughter of nephew Thomas Shirley in 1813 will of George
Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh; Named in the 1828 will of her father
Thomas Shirley
3(iv). Martha Shirley baptised 17 January 1798 at Lower
Shuckbugh daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley; She
was named daughter of nephew Thomas Shirley in 1813 will of George
Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh; Named in the 1828 will of her father
Thomas Shirley
1798 January 17 Lower Shuckburgh - Martha Shirley dau of
Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
3(v). Lucy Shirley baptised 15 June 1800 at Lower Shuckbugh
daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley; She was named daughter
of nephew Thomas Shirley in 1813 will of George Shirley of Lower
Shuckburgh; Named in the 1828 will of her father Thomas Shirley
1800 June 15 Lower Shuckburgh - Lucy Shirley dau of Thomas
and Elizabeth Shirley
3(vi). Maria Shirley baptised 5 August 1804 at Lower
Shuckbugh daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley; She was not
named in the 1813 will of George Shirley; Named in the 1828 will
of her father Thomas Shirley
1804 Aug 5 Lower Shuckburgh - Maria Shirley dau of Thomas
and Elizabeth Shirley
1(vii). _______ Shirley (could be one of the male Shirleys
above)
married ________
children:
2(i). John Shirley of Priors Marsten he was named nephew
of George Shirley of Lower Shuckburgh in the latter's 1813 will;
He was indebted to George Shirley for the purchase of his estate
in Priors Marsten
Burial
1788 Oct 12 Elizabeth Shirley
1798 May 12 Thomas Shirley
1827 Oct 20 Thomas Shirley, age 62 (b 1765) of Lower Shuckburgh
1838 Sept 2 Elizabeth Shirley, age 73 (b 1765) of Priors Marsten
Baptism
1764 Dec 25 Thomas Shirley son of John and Elizabeth Shirley
1768 October 9 Wilkes Shirley son of John and Elizabeth Shirley
1792 March 3 Elizabeth Shirley dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
1794 Dec 24 Samuel Shirley son of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
1796 February 14 Thomas Shirley son of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
1798 January 17 Martha Shirley dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
1800 June 15 Lucy Shirley dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
1804 Aug 5 Maria Shirley dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Shirley
Marriage
1818 May 14 Elizabeth Shirley married Walter Watson
1825 July 7 Martha Shirley married John Cockrill
1827 January 6 Lucy Shirley (b 1806) of Lower Shuckburgh married
John Johnson at Lower Shuckburgh
1833 Oct 3 Maria Shirley married William Eatson
1751 March 6 John Shirley married Elizabeth Edwards
Possibly Relevant to this family
Priors Hardwick is 2 miles from Priors Marston
1565 PCC Will of John Sherley, Owen (Avon) Dasset, Warwick
4 June 1565 John Sherley of Avon Dasset in the County of Warwick,
to be buried in the church of Aven Dosset, to daughter Alice
Sherlie a heifer and so forth, some at Aven Dosset some at Priors
Hardwick with Robert Sherley, sheep, lambs, feather bed and
so forth farm at Moreton, the lease of a tenement I bought of
son in law Thomas Burket, brother Simon Sherley, to Robert Workeman,
godson John Kirbe, son Thomas Sherlie, poor of Aven Dorset, poor
in beni Compton (This is Fenny Compton), daughter Jane Burket,
children of Alice my wife, paying to the children of Alice, my
wife all of the stuff of her first husband in the LW & T
of Robert Dod what their father bequeathed them, William Willis
of Prior Hardwicke, Thomas Neale and Thomas Petefere.
In presence of John Croft, Thomas Clarke, Thomas Pelissen, Thomas
Burburie, Proven by Thomas Bricket power reserved to Thomas Sherlie,
a minor 1565. PCC 11/48 p 169
1581 Litchfield Wills. Robert Shirley of Hardwick Priors (Warwickshire)
Robert Shirley of Hardwick Priors dated 15 Feb 1580/1 bequesth
to my children: Thomas, Charg[?], Elizabeth and Joane Shirley.
Residual to Richard Shirley my oldest son. Inventory by John
Shirley, yeoman. Wit. Peter Alibane.
John Shirley
Robert Shirley of Priors Hardwick Warwickshire. Will
probated at Litchfield 1581
Children: (named in will)
Richard Shirley (eldest son)
Thomas Shirley
Charg[?] Shirley
Elizabeth Shirley
Joane Shirley
[1558-1579, Chancery Bundle 161] Chancery Proceedings - Plaintiff
Thomas Sherley vs Defendent: Richard Clever; RE: Priors Hardwick,
Warwickshire
Priors Marston is 6 miles from Southam
Lichfield and Coventry Wills 1650-1730
Shirley, Edward, chandler, Southam, Warwickshire 1704
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