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Edward Sherley of
Salisbury Farm. Edward Sherley may be the son of Thomas and Ann Sherley.
If the same, then he was baptised at Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
in 1736 and was buried at Shenley, Hertfordshire in 1802 where
the burial records say "of Salisbury Farm, age 66".
(need to confirm content of burial record)
1784 Buckinghamshire Index of the Poll for Knights of the
Shire for the County of Bucks.
Brill: Edward Shirley of Sulfbury Herts; land; Occupied by Ann
Shirley
Married Mary Rolfe on 4 June 1759 at Moulsford,
Berkshire; she was baptised at Holburn in 1723 so was age 36
when she married (if same) while Edward was only 23. Mary Shirley,
of Shenley Herts, was buried at Brill Bucks 13 Sept 1773 Brill,
"having born eight or nine children, three of whom died
at birth", wife of Edward Sherley
Banns of Marriage between Edward Sherley of the Parish
of Brill in the County of Bucks., a bachelor, and Mary Rolfe
of this Parish, spinster, married in this church by Licence this
fourth day of June in the year One Thousand Seven Hundred and
Fifty Nine by me, I Blip, Minister. The marriage was solemnised
between us...Edward Sherley and Mary Rolfe... both signed their
names. In the presence of George Tuce and John Sherley.
Children
1(i). Edward Sherley of Salisbury Hall (aka Shenley
Manor); born about 1761; PCC will proven 1803.
PCC Will of Edward Sherley of Salisbury Hall in the parish
of Shenley in the county of Hertford yeoman. Dated 3 Feb 1800.
All debts and funeral expenses to be paid after which I bequesth
unto my son Edward Sherley now living in the parish of Southmimms
Middlesex 5 pounds to purchas a mourning coat....I then bequeath
unto my son William Sherley now living in the parish of Brill
in the county of Bucks the sum of 5 pounds to purchas a mourning
and also bequeath unto my daughter Anna Maria Sherley now living
in the parish of Brill 5 pounds; I then bequeath unto my son
Lawrence Sherley now living with me the sum of 100 pounds paid
when attain the fulla ge of 21 years; I also bequeath unto my
son Richard Sherley now living with me the sum of 100 pounds
to be paid when attain the full age fo 21 years; I further bequeath
unto my daughter Mary Sherley now living with me the sum of 100
pounds to be paid when attain the full age of 21 (not paid if
she marries before age 21); I also bequeath unto daughter Ann
sherley now living with me the sum of 100 pounds when attain
the full age of 21 (not paid if she marries before age 21); Appoint
my beloved wife Maria Sherley my executrix with Thomas Sherley
and John Sherley my sons now living with me to be my executors
I bequeath all my furniture, place linen, apparel, monies, live
stock in my farm together with all my personal properlty whatsoever;
Appoint William Snell esq of Salisbury Hall in the parish of
Shenley aforesaid and Mr Lawrence Sherley distiller Warwick Lane
London (overseers) Wit: Wm Joseline, Thos Joceline. Proven 23
December 1803 by Maria Sherley widow and John Sherley the son
of the said deceased. PROB 11/1402
Married Ann Maria ______ She was named co-executrix
of her husband's 1800 will; named as mother in the christenings
of her children
Children:
2(i). Thomas Sherley chr 23 August 1779 at Shenley
Hertfordshire to Edward and Maria Shirley; He was mentioned in
1800 will of father as living in Shenley Herts.; Single, living
in Chenies parish Herts with siblings John and Ann Sherley in
1851 census. He died 23 Oct 1857 "formerly of Salisbury
Hall", farmer. Executor of will was brother John Sherley
of Chenies, farmer Apparently, never married
2(ii). Ann Maria Sherley chr 20 June 1781 at Shenley
Hertfordshire to Edward and Ann Maria Shirley; She is mentioned
in 1800 will of father as living in Brill Buckinghamshire.
2(iii). John Sherley chr 18 May 1783 at Shenley Hertfordshire
to Edward and Maria Shirley; He was mentioned in 1800 will of
father as living in Shenley Herts. Single, living in Chenies
parish Herts with siblings Thomas and Ann Sherley in 1851 census.
Apparently, never married
2(iv). Edward Sherley born about 1783 mentioned in
1800 will of father as living in South Mimms Hertfordshire. (part
of Barnet Parish). Most likely this Edward
Sherley
21 May 1816 Copy release of legacies; Description 1) Edward
Shirley of Barnet, Hertfordshire, victualler. 2) Thomas Meux,
Andrew Ried, William Wigram, George Hobson, and David Hunter
of Liquor Pond Street, Middlesex, brewers. 3) William Rolfe Shirley
of Brill, farmer. 4) Lawrence
Shirley of Warwick Lane, Newgate Street, London, distiller.
A messuage in Brill formerly divided into 3 tenements but now
divided into 2, a messuage with two gardens adjoining, 2 closes
of 7 acres 18 perches called Church Closes, 2 closes of 12½
acres. Buckinghamshire RO Ref No D 117/18
2(v). Lawrence Sherley chr 3 July 1785 at Shenley Hertfordshire
to Edward and Maria Shirley; mentioned in 1800 will of father
as living in Shenley Hertfordshire with his father.
2(vi). Richard Sherley chr 5 August 1787 at Shenley
Hertfordshire to Edward and Anna Maria Shirley; He was mentioned
in 1800 will of father as living in Shenley Hertfordshire with
his father. Apprenticed to Lawrence Shirley in 1802, age about
15.
London Distillers Apprentice: Shirley, Richard son of Edward
of Salisbury Farm Surrey [sic] farmer to Lawrence Shirley 12
Oct 1802 (See
Lawrence Shirley on this Lineage)
2(vii). Mary Sherley chr 3 January 1790 at Shenley
Hertfordshire to Edward and Maria Shirley; She was mentioned
in 1800 will of father as living in Shenley Hertfordshire with
her father.
2(viii). Ann Sherley chr 13 February 1791 at Shenley
Hertfordshire to Edward and Maria Shirley; She was mentioned
in 1800 will of father as living in Shenley Hertfordshire with
her father. Lived with brothers Thomas and John Sherley at Chenies,
Hertfordshire in 1851 census. Apparently, never married
2(ix). William Sherley [chr date unknown] mentioned
in 1800 will of father as living in Brill Bucks.
1(ii). William Rolfe Sherley baptised 22 October 1762
at Brill, Buckinghamshire to Edward and Mary Sherley; He was
a dairyman of Lapland Farm, Brill; He was buried 20 October 1838
at Brill, Bucks, age 76 years
Buckinghamshire Court Will of William Sherley of Lapland
Farm, Brill, dairyman, will made Oct 20, 1837 and proved Apr
9, 1839. I bequest to my son Thomas Sherley the bedstead and
all the furniture in the room in which he sleeps, and to my granddaughter
Betsey Osborne the bestead etc in which she usually sleeps And
my son in law Thomas Osborne is indebted to me L400 secured by
note, I do hereby give the said sum to my brother Thomas Sherley
of Salisbury Hall Hertford and my friend Thomas Hyde Smith and
my son William Sherley of Staines in the co of Middlesex my executors
herin after named, do permit my said son in law Thomas Osborn
to retain the said principal sum of L400 and the interest thereof
shall pay to my said son Thomas Sherley during his life weekly
the sum of 12 shillings, also provide for him necessary clothing
and wearing apparel during his life and defray all expenses of
the funeral of him my said son Thomas Sherley upon his decease
provided my said son shall after my decease reside with the said
Thomas Osborne which it is my wish [more maintenance of son Thomas,
then give L400 to Thomas Osborne] I give to my grand daughter
Sarah Sherley the daughter of my late son John Sherley the legacy
of L50. I give to my said brother Thomas Sherley, the said Thomas
Hyde Smith and my said son William Sherley the remainder of my
household goods, cattle, grain and other farming and dairy stock
and monies (except the said L400) and all other my personal estate
and effects. To my sons William Sherley and James Sherley and
my daughter Mary the wife of Henry Monk and Ann the wife of John
William Smith as tenants in common I give the same [in case any
die in my lifetime]; Appoint my brother Thomas Sherley the said
Thomas Hyde Smith and my said son Williaim Sherley executors
of this my last will and testiment. (dated 20 October 1837) William
Sherley (seal). In the presence of Jno Hollier, Thame attorney,
Wm Scadding, Thame clerk to W Hollier
Married Ann Salmon 2 October 1784 at Brill Buckinghamshire.
They lived at Lapland Farm, Brill; She was buried 4 March 1795
at Brill, Bucks.
Brill Buckinghamshire. Marriage 2 October 1784 William
Sherley of the parish of Shenley Hertfordshire to Ann Salmon
of this parish, by license. Wit: William Baker, Thomas Prickett
Children
2(i). William
Rolfe Sherley Jr. Publican,
Inn Keeper, and Horse Dealer of Berkshire.
William Rolfe Sherley born ca. 1786 Woodcock Hill, Hertfordshire
(birthplace: 1851 census) He was baptised on 21 March 1787 at
St Margaret Edgware Middlesex son of William Shirley and Ann
his wife; After William and Elizabeth Sherleys marriage in 1808,
they lived at Sunninghill Berkshire where several children were
baptised. He declared bankruptcy on 8 May 1820 as an Inn Keeper
and horse dealer in Stanwell; Between 1821 and 1824 they moved
to the vicinity of Staines, Middlesex where William Sherley was
a horse dealer. By 1827 he was the inn keeper at the New Inn
at Stanwell, Middlesex. He was living at Staines Middlesex in
1837 when named co-exectutor of the will of his father William
Rolfe Sherley of Lapland Farm Brill Buckinghamshire; He was again
declared bankrupt on 31 May 1839 as a horse dealer at Staines
Middlesex; Enumerated in the 1841 census at Stanwell, Middlesex,
"near the New Inn", age 50, wife Elizabeth and son
William Jr and (servant?) Ann Richards age 17 living in the household;
By 1851 they are innkeepers at the Catherine Wheel Inn at Egham,
Surrey Co, age 65, with wife and 2 servants in the household.
The Catherine Wheel Inn was listed in the Parlimentary Survey
of 1650 as timber framed coaching inn with a brewhouse, a dozen
food lodging rooms and stabling for 50 horses. The entry in Mathews
Poor Law Map 1856 #418 reads: William Sherely tennant of His
Majesty, state-#442, Catherine Wheel Inn, garden stabling, yard,
pasture, cottage and garden #426 Humber Meadow. William Sherley
was still the inn keeper of the Catherine Wheel Inn at the time
of the 1861 census. He died in the winter of 1866 at Windsor,
Berkshire (Note: civil registration index says buried at Windsor
in 1866, but a William Sherley of same age at death was recorded
in parish records as buried at Chertsey Surrey 29 March 1866,
residence Egham - the same place of his marriage)
Married Elizabeth Moore at Egham, Surrey Co. England
Dec 12, 1808. The license was witnessed by William Sherley and
John Moore, father of Elizabeth. William Rolfe Sherley was a
batchelor from New Windsor, Berkshire Co.
2(ii). James Sherley baptised 10 March 1790 at Brill
Buckinghamshire, son of William and Ann Sherley; mentioned in
his father's 1837 will
2(iii). Thomas Sherley baptised 4 January 1792 at Brill
Buckinghamshire, son of William and Ann Sherley; mentioned in
his father's 1837 will, apparently dependent upon his father
for maintenance, and after the death of his father in 1838, upon
Thomas Hyde Osborne for maintenance, clothing room and board.
He was enumerated in the household of Thomas Osborne and wife
Elizabeth in 1841 census for Brill Buckinghamshire, age 50; Again
enumerated with Thomas Osborne in 1851 census, age 59, unmarried
2(iv). Elizabeth Sherley baptised 4 August 1793 at
Brill Buckinghamshire, daughter of William and Ann Sherley; mentioned
in her father's 1837 will; She married Thomas Osbourne who owed
L400 to his father in law but was granted it as gift if he maintained
his brother in law Thomas Sherley after his wife's father's death
in 1838. They are enumerated at Brill Buckinghamshire in 1841
census; She was apparently deceased by 1851 census;
Marriage Brill Buckinghamshire [date] 1812. Thomas Osborne
of the parish of Chilton Bucks dairyman to Elizabeth Sherley
of this parish spinster, by license Wit: William Sherley, Ann
Sherley, Mary Osborne [ ] Osburne
2(v). Ann Sherley baptised 19 April 1795 at Brill Buckinghamshire,
daughter of William and Ann Serley; She married John William
Smith on 22 March 1815 at Brill Buckinghamshire; mentioned in
herfather's 1837 will
Marriage Brill Buckinghamshire 22 March 1815 John William
Smith bachelor of this parish to Ann Shirley spinster of this
parish by banns. Wit: William Shirley, Ann Cotton
2(vi). John Sherley, farmer, born about___; He died
before 1837 at time of father's will; ; mentioned in his father's
1837 will
Married ______
Children:
3(i). Sarah Sherley born about ____; mentioned in her
grandfather's 1837 will
Married Lewis Vincent Sherley, gentleman of St Pancras
Middlesex, son of Thomas Sherley, gentleman, on 14 Sept 1854
at St Margaret Westminster (by license)
2(vii). Mary Sherley mentioned in her father's 1837
will; She married Henry Monk on 21 November 1810 at Brill Buckinghamshire
Brill, All Saints Parish - Marriage 21 Nov 1810 Monk Henry,
bach of High Wycombe by Banns Sherley Mary, spin of this parish;
Wit: William Sherley, Ann Monk, Ann Sherley
1(iii). Stephen Sherley baptised 10 July 1763 at Brill,
Buckinghamshire to Edward and Mary Sherley
likely the same person who was born 1763 and buried 17
Jan 1813 at Worminghall Parish Bucks (next to Oakley Parish),
age 50. He fathered an illigitimate dau with Eliz Smith in
1811 (Ann b & d same year).
married Ann Price on 18 Nov 1792 at Worminghall Parish;
She was buried 24 Dec 1804 at Worminghall
Children (there may be others)
2(i). Mary Shirley chr. 1 Jan 1800 at Worminghall;
Died after 1861; She married William Dean (thanks to Chris
Amaden for sending this info in Aug 2010)
Email from Chris Jan 2022: Background: My ancestry includes
Stephen Shirley Dean, bap. 1827, Waterperry, Oxfordshire, England.
His parents were William Dean and Mary (Shirley) Dean. Mary was
bap. 1 Jan 1800 at Worminghall, Buckinghamshire, England. Her
parents were Stephen Shirley and Ann (Shirley) Price. Records
I have for Stephen Shirley:
-Stephen Shirley m. 18 Nov 1792, Worminghall, Bucks, to Ann Price.
They married through Banns. They marked with X’s by their
names. Witnesses were Ann Thornton and Thos. Viary. Ann’s
parents have not yet been firmly identified.
-Michael Shirley* was bap. 20 May 1793, Ickford, Bucks, England.
Parents listed were Stephen Shirley and Ann.
-Mary Shirley was bap. 1 Jan 1800, Worminghall, Bucks, daughter
of Steph’ & Ann Shirley.
-Ann Shirley was bur. 24 Dec 1804, Worminghall, Bucks, wife of
Stephen Shirley
-Jane Shirley was bap. 12 May 1811, Worminghall, Bucks, “illegitimate
Daughter of Eliz’th Smith & Stephen Shirley”
-Jane Shirley was buried 29 Nov 1811, Worminghall, Bucks, “illegitimate
Daughter of Eliz’th Smith & Stephen Shirley”
-Jane Shirley was bap. 12 May 1813 — may be a duplicate
to 1811 record.
-Stephen Shirley was buried 17 Jan 1813, Worminghall, Bucks,
age 50. If Stephen was 50 at death, then he would have been born
about 1763. I think the strongest candidate for his birth record
would be the baptism of Stephen Shirley on 10 Jul 1763 in Brill,
son of Edward Shirley and Mary. I believe this is Edward Sherley
and Mary Rolfe, who married on 4 Jun 1759 in Moulsford, Berkshire,
England.
1(iv). Elizabeth Sherley baptised 13 June 1764 at Brill,
Buckinghamshire to Edward and Mary Sherley; Buried 20 Dec 1768
at Brill, Bucks daughter of Edward and Mary Sherley, age about
4.
1(v). Thomas Sherley He is named in the 1837 will of
"brother" William Rolfe Sherley of Lapland Farm, Brill
Buckinghamshire
1(vi). Mary Sherley baptised 3 April 1766 at Brill,
Buckinghamshire to Edward and Mary Sherley died young?
1(vii). [Needs verification] Elizabeth Sherley
born about 1768. Twin of Mary. Both died young
1(viii). [Needs verification] Mary Sherley
born about 1768 Twin of Elizabeth. Both died young
1(ix). Sarah Sherley buried 13 Jan 1767 at Brill, Bucks,
daughter of Edward and Mary Sherley
Edward Shirley of Brill Buckinghamshire (is he the same as above, fathering children
with a 2nd wife?)
married Hannah ________ An Edward Sherley had children
at Brill with a wife Hannah in the years following the death
of Mary Rolfe Sherley (above). No record of the marriage has
been found yet. Hannah Sherley was buried 22 Dec 1789 at Brill,
Bucks, wife of Edward Sherley
Children (Verification needed to ensure not the
same Edward Sherley above)
1(x). Elizabeth Sherley chr 28 August 1774 at Brill,
Buckinghamshire to Edward and Hannah Sherley
1(xi). Sarah Sherley chr 16 March 1776 at Brill, Buckinghamshire
to Edward and Hannah Sherley, buried 30 December 1798 at Brill,
daughter of Edward Sherley
1(xii). Edward Sherley chr 16 January 1779 at Brill,
Buckinghamshire to Edward and Hannah Sherley.
If his father Edward is the same person who married 1st Mary
Rolfe (lineage above), then why was this child named Edward,
when there was already a son named Edward still alive at the
time of his birth in 1779?
1(xiii). William Sherley chr 14 August 1781 at Brill,
Buckinghamshire to Edward and Hannah Sherley; buried 19 August
1781 at Brill Bucks, son of Edward and Hannah Sherley
1(xiv). Laurence Sherley chr 20 August 1782 at Brill,
Buckinghamshire to Edward and Hannah Sherley
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Shirley family of Salisbury Farm