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2(ii). John Shirley, of Rewlach Farm, Astonfield,
gentleman baptised 1739; he died 3 January 1806 at Alstonfield,
Staffordshire
"Forty-two years later, on the 11th May 1615, Otwell
Bradbury and Ralph his son and heir sold Hawksyard to Henry Cock
for L400 For many years the estate remained in the possession
of the Cock family, who sold it to Ralph Wood of Leek Abbey,
the Cistercian monastery Dieu-la-Cresse, and on the 5th April
1800 Hawksyard passed into the possession of John Shirley of
Rewlach, the great grandfather of the present owner [note: see
1922 entry]." "Sheffield and its environs 13th to 17th
century. A descriptive catalogue of land.....a story about Hawksyard"
(Staffordshire)
Will of John Shirley, Gentleman of Alstonfield, Staffordshire.
Proved in the Court of Lichfield. May 01 1806 IR 26/356 May 1,
1806 Death Duty for the estate of John Shirley, late of Alstonfield,
Staffordshire, gentleman. Ralph Johnson and son John Shirley
executors. Legatees: Mary Shirley, daughter - some furniture
after his wifes' decease; Joseph Shirley, son - 50L and 25L one
cheser of drawers; William Shirley, son - 200L; Thomas Shirley,
son - 500L; Samuel Shirley, son - 500L, Mary Shirley, dau - 250L;
[the last 4 legatees sums "charges on real estate";
Mary Shirley later identified as Mary Gilman] IR 26/356 Will
Proved in the Court of Lichfield.
Memorial Inscriptions at St. Peters' Alstonfield: - Sacred
to the memory of John Shirley, Reulatch, who departed this life
January 3, 1806 in the 67 year of his age. Also to Mary his wife
who departed this life December 1st, 1827 aged 77. Also Thomas
their son who departed this life November 25th 1810 aged 33 year.
Alstonfield Parish Register (Bishop Trans) Burials 1806
January 8 John Shirley of Reulach
married Mary Johnson on 29 September 1768 at Alstonfield,
Staffordshire; She died 1 December 1827, age 77. She converted
to Methodism about 1785.
"Mrs. Mary Shirley was the means of carrying Methodism
to this place [Rewlatch]. In 1785 or 6, she heard Mr. Thomas
Warwick preach at Longnor. He took his stand on a horse-block,
which faced the Market place. The owner of the block objected
to its use for such a purmse, but overcome by the kind and benignant
manner of the Preacher, he suffered him to proceed. It seems
a good impression was made on Mrs. Shirley's mind, and she with
her family began to attend preaching at Brown Hill. Shortly after
this, her son Joseph (late of Waterhouses,) united with the society.
His example was soon followed by his Mother, who invited the
Preachers to Rewlatch, and fitted up a room in an empty house
which stood on the premises, for preaching. A Class was formed
consisting of Mrs. Shirley, her son, and two others : Mr. Joseph
Shirley was appointed the Leader. This was about 1789. An accident
caused Mrs. Shirley to be confined to her room for many years,
where, for her accommodation and profit, the Class used to be
regularly met. Her holy and exemplary life was brought to a sudden
termination in 1827, in the 78th year of her age."
Rewlach
photo courtsey Michael
Shirley
Rewlach
photo courtesy Michael
Shirley
Rewlach
Farm remained in the possession of the Shirley family at least
through 1997 when the London Gazette publicized the probate of
the estate of John Hope Shirley, residence Rewlach Farm, Fawfieldhead,
Longnor, retired farmer who died 15 June 1997.
NEWS.
The farm is for
sale as of June 2016 for a mere £1,625,000
children
3(i). John
Shirley baptised July 9, 1769, Executor of father's
1806 Will; died 13 August 1837 at Alstonfield Staffordshire;
Shirleys of Rewlach Farm
By the later 1820s John Shirley of Rewlach had a mill on
Blake brook north of Rewlach. Offered for sale in 1902, the mill
ceased working between 1904 and 1908. - Victoria County
History A History of the County of Stafford: Volume 7
married Ann Charlesworth on June 20, 1797 at Rewlach,
Staffordshire Co.
3(ii). Joseph
Shirley born: 8 May 1770 at Longnor, England; died: 13 Apr
1842 at Waterfall, England. He was a Methodist. Shirleys
of Waterfall, Staffs.
married Susanna Brunt on Jan 10, 1799 at Alstonfield
.
1799 Jan 10 Alstonfield - Joseph Shirley and Susanna Brunt
by license In presence of Joseph Hine and Ralph Johnson
3(iii). William Shirley baptised 3 August
1773 at Alstonfield, Staffordshire; He was named in his brother
Thomas Shirley's 1811 estate administration; His children were
christened at neighboring Hartington parish, Derbyshire
married Sarah _______ (this is not Sarah Brindley
who married William Shirley on 2 December 1783 at Alstonfield
parish)
children: (correct family?
Note: Thomas and Mary Shirley also having children here, same
time; And Ralph and Eliz Shirley of Hawksyard bap Ann in 1805
there)
4(i). Martha Shurley baptised 23 February 1793 at Hartington Derbyshire
to William and Sarah Shirley of Hartington
4(ii). Joseph Shurley baptised 17 May 1795 at Hartington Derbyshire
to William and Sarah Shirley of Hartington
4(iii). Benjamin Shurley baptised 16 Apr 1797 at Hartington Derbyshire
to William and Sarah Shirley of Hartington
4(iv). Mary Shurley baptised 13 May 1799 at Hartington Derbyshire
to William and Sarah Shirley of Hartington
3(iv). Thomas Shirley born about 1777;
baptised _______ He died 25 November 1810 aged
33 year, buried at St Peters, Alstonfield, Staffordshire.
(Memorial inscription with Mother and Father)
1810 November 27 Alstonefield parish - Burial of Thomas
Shirley of Reulach, a young man
1811 May 9 Lichfield Probate, Administrative Bond - Appeared
personally, John Shirley suggested that Thomas Shirley late of
the parish of Alstonfield co of Stafford, farmer deceased died
upwards of 14 days ago intestate a bachelor leaving Mary Shirley
[widow] his mother who hath duly renounced her right to letters
of admr and that he is the natural and lawful brother of the
said deceased and the person entitled to Letters of Admr... 27
when intestate [ ] 25 Novr 1810.
Death Duty: Administration letter of Thomas Shirley, Farmer
of Alstonfield, Staffordshire May 09 1811 IR 26/361; Brother
John Shirley of Alstonfield, brother executor upon renunciation
of widow Mary Shirley (Editor: this is his widowed mother). Sister
Mary Gilman L114; brothers: Ralph Shirley, Joseph Shirley, Sam
Shirley, Will Shirley, L114 each.
never married
3(v). Samuel Shirley farmer
of Hawksyard - born about 1785; baptised _______
Named in his brother Thomas Shirley's 1811 estate administration;
He died 1 Dec 1825 at Alstonfield Staffordshire;
Consistory Court of Lichfield - Original Will - Samuel
Shirley of Hawksyard in the parish of Alstonfield Stafford. I
give all my estate real and personal to my wife Sarah Shirley,
my brother John Shirley and my brother-in-law Thomas Gillman.
Wife shall remain with my children upon the farm at Hawksyard
until after my youngest child then living shall arrive at the
age of 21, at that time, the estate be valued and given to my
wife and children in equal shares....viz Eliza, Alfred and Edwin.
Nominate my wife Executrix, My brother John Shirley and my brother-in-law
Thomas Gillman Executors. Dated 27 October 1825 <s> Sam'l
Shirley. Wit: John Spencer Harrison, Phillip Goodwin, George
Newham
married to Sarah Bassett on Thursday, 11 April 1816
at Alstonfield; daughter of Thomas Bassett and Hannah (unknown),
was born in November 1796; she died 30 November 1878
children
4(i). Eliza Shirley born about 1821, named in the 1825
will of her father
4(ii). Alfred Shirley of Hawksyard
born about 1820; chr 4 September 1822 at St Bartholomew's Longnor
Staffordshire, named in the 1825 of his father; He died 29 November
1858 in Alstonfield Staffs. age 38.
1858 December 28. The Will of Alfred Shirley late of Hawksyard
in the Parish of Alstonefield in the County of Stafford Farmer
deceased who died 29 November 1858 at Hawksyard afbresaid was
proved at Lichfield by the oaths of Edwin Shirley of Oakenclough
Hall in the said Parish Farmer the Brother and Ralph Bassett
of Hulme End in the Parish of Sheen in the said County Farmer
the Executors. L450
Alstonfield Parish Memorial Inscription - Alfred Shirley
of Hawksyard died 29 Nov 1858, age 38
4(iii). Edwin Shirley of Hawksyard
and Oakenclough Hall, cheesemerchant; born
about 1822, named in the 1825 will of his father; Named in the
1858 will of his brother Alfred Shirley. Age 49 in the 1871 census
for Heathylee, with 4 servants in the household; He died 19 Apr.
1871
Will dated 31 October 1871; 'Effects - under £6000/-/-.
31 October - The Will of Edwin Shirley, late of Oakenclough Hall
in the Township of Heathylee in the Parish of Alstonfield in
the County of Stafford, Farmer and Merchant, who died 19 April
1871 at Oakenclough Hall was proved at the Principal Registry
by Elizabeth Shirley of Oakenclough Hall, Widow, the Relict,
Hezekiah Bull of North Rode Park in the Parish of Prestbury in
the County of Chester, Farmer and William Lomas of Roach Grange
in the Township of Leekfrith in the Parish of Leek in the County
of Stafford, Farmer, the Executors.
Alstonfield Parish Memorial Inscription - Edwin Shirley
of Hawksyard died April 19 1871, age 48
Oakenclough Hall, Alstonfield, Staffordshire
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married to Elizabeth Bull on Thursday, 31 December
1857 at The Chapel, Rushton Spencer, Staffordshire. She was born
about 1830 in Cubley Derbyshire, age 41 in 1871 census, daughter
of Benjamin Bull;
"Marriage at Rushton Chapel in the Parish of Leek,
Edwin Shirley, 35, Bachelor, Farmer of Alstonfield, son of Samuel
Shirley and Elizabeth Bull, 27, Spinster of Leek, daughter of
Benjamin Bull. Witnessed by Benjamin Bull and Elizabeth Jackson".
children
5(i). Alfred Shirley of Hawksyard
b about 1859 at Alstonefield; age 12 in 1871 census; Head of
household at Hawksyard in 1881 census. His widowed mother and
brother Edwin were enumerated in the household. He died June
22, 1912, age 54; buried Alstonfield (mem inscription)
5(ii). Sarah Ann Shirley born about 1860 at Alstonefield;
age 11 in 1871
5(iii). John Thomas Shirley born about 1861 at Alstonefield,
age 10 in 1871
5(iv). George Benjamin Shirley born about 1863 at Alstonefield,
age 8 in 1871
5(v). Samuel Benjamin Shirley born about 1865 at Alstonefield,
age 6 in 1871. He lived in his uncle Robert Bull's 1881 census
household.
5(vi). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1867 at Alstonefield,
age 4 in 1871
5(vii). Robert Shirley born 20 April 1868 at Alstonefield,
age 2 in 1871; Listed as head of household at Oakenclough Hall
in 1891. His mother was enumerated in the household. He was head
of household at Waterhouses Heathylee Staffordshire in 1901 census.
He died on 23 November 1922 at Waterhouses, Longnor Parish Staffordshire,
age 54
Memorial Inscription - Robert Shirley of Waterhouse Farm
Longnor born april 20 1868 died Nov 23 1922. Also Julia Shirley
wife born Dec 30 1870 died Jan 31 1950
married Julia ______ age 20 in 1891 census
children:
6(i). Florence E Shirley born about 1892, age 9 in
1901 census
6(ii). Edwin L Shirley born about 1893, age 8 in 1901
census
6(iii). Sarah A Shirley born about 1895, age 6 in 1901
census
6(iv). Gilbert Shirley born about 1900, age 1 in 1901
census
5(viii). Florence Shirley born about 1870 at Alstonefield,
age 1 in 1871
3(vi). Mary Shirley baptised _______ She married
Thomas Gilman on 27 October 1806 in Alstonfield Staffordshire;
She was named in her brother Thomas Shirley's 1811 estate administration.
Thomas Gilman was named co-executor of his brother-in-law Samuel
Shirley's 1825 estate.
3(vii). Ralph Shirley baptised _______ He was buried
10 December 1774 at Alstonfield parish, "son of John Shirley"
Alstonfield Parish Memorial Inscription - ...Also Ralph
ye son of John and Mary Shirley...[stone partially buried]
3(viii). Ralph Shirley baptised _______ Not named in
father's 1806 will. Named in his brother Thomas Shirley's 1811
estate administration.
Note: A Ralph Shirley family, born
England 1771, appears in Allegheny Co PA, USA in the 1850 census.
The names and ages of wife and children seem to match christening
dates below. Ralph, Elizabeth, Thomas, Ralph, Samuel Shirley
appear in US arrival passenger lists in 1830 for the port of
Baltimore MD (Ralph listed as 'farmer', age 47, Elizabeth age
45)
A Ralph Shirley and wife Eliz of
Hawksyard bapt a child in Hartington about 1805 (same?)
married Elizabeth _____.
children:
4(i). Thomas Shirley chr July 27, 1818 Alstonfield, Staffordshire
4(ii). Ralph Shirley chr Feb 25, 1824 Sheen
4(iii). Thomas Shirley chr Feb 25, 1825 Sheen
4(iv). Mary Ann Shirley Nov 1826 Sheen
4(v). Samuel Shirley chr Dec 28, 1829 Sheen
There are christenings for a Ralph Shirley at Longnor parish
Staffordshire on 3 August 1773 and 13 July 1783.
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