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Shirleys of Blockley
Worcestershire, England

DNA Haplotype I

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Editor: This family certainly moved around, baptised children in all sorts of parishes

William Shirley born about 1798 in Great Barford, Oxfordshire; Resident of Blockley at the time of his marriage in 1818; He lived at Blockley Worcestershire in 1841 census; He was age 63 in 1861 census; He lived at Blockley Worcestershire in 1861, occupation: formerly silk winder; He is possibly the son of William Shirley and Anne Buttell of Barford Oxfordshire rather than son of Edward Shirley speculated in the above lineage.

married Rebekah Freeman on 3 November 1818 at Blockley Worcestershire; She was age 68 in 1861 census

1818 Nov 3 - Blockley Parish, Worcestershire - Marriage by banns between William Shirley of Blockley and Rebecca Freeman of Blockley; Wit: Ed Jones, Thos Bearcroft

Children

1(i). John Shirley chr 9 July 1820 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley; born Aston Worcestershire; Not living with parents in 1841 census household

1(ii). George Shirley chr 4 July 1822 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley; born Aston Worcestershire, age 15 in 1841 census; He lived at Alveston Warwickshire in 1861 census, age 38, born Aston Magna Worcestershire, occupation ag labourer; Lived in Alveston in 1871 census, born Aston Magna;

married Mary Ann ______ She was born about 1825 at Moreton in Marsh, age 36 in 1861 census

Children:

2(i). Emma Shirley born about 1849 at Leamington Warwickshire, age 12 in 1861 census

2(ii). Frederic Shirley born about 1853 at Stratford on Avon Warwickshire, age 8 in 1861 census

2(iii). Alfred Shirley born about 1855 at Stratford on Avon Warwickshire, age 6 in 1861 census

2(iv). Shadrach Shirley born about 1857 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 4 in 1861 census

2(v). Joseph Shirley born about 1861 at Tiddington (Alvestron) Warwickshire, age 0 in 1861 census

2(vi). Eliza Shirley born about 1864 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 7 in 1871 census

2(vii). Sarah Rose Shirley born about 1867 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 4 in 1871 census

2(viii). Ada Shirley born about 1870 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 1 in 1871 census

1(iii). Charlotte Shirley chr 9 January 1825 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley, born Aston Worcester; Not living with parents in 1841 census household

1(iv). Job Shirley chr 14 October 1827 in Blockley Worcestershire; age 13 in 1841 census;Lived at Stratford on Avon Warwickshire in 1861 and 1871 census, occupation Carter; He died 1914, Loxley Warwickshire

married Anne Anderton 4 December 1848 in Wellesbourne Warwickshire; She was born about 1829 in Ilmington, Worcestershire, England, age 42 in 1871 census

Children

2(i). Elizabeth Shirley born 4 April 1849 at Loxley Warwickshire, chr 27 May 1849 at Warwick to Job and Ann Shirley, age 12 in 1861 census ; She married George Lucas on 4 December 1876 at Haselor Warwickshire (father named)

2(ii). Ann Shirley chr 4 January 1852 at Holy Trinity Stratford on Avon Warwickshire to Job and Ann Shirley, age 9 in 1861 census

2(iii). William Shirley born 5 Feburary 1862 in Stratford on Avon Warwickshire; chr 17 February 1862 at Worcester; age 9 in 1871 census; Appointed to Gloucestershire Police on 7 December 1886 as a 6th class constable. Lived at Tidenham Gloucestershire in 1901 census; He died April 4, 1910. He was a sergeant in charge of Littledean Station, Courtroom, and Jail.

married Sarah Ellen Holtom on 12 June 1883 in St Nicholas Church Loxley Warwickshire; She was born about 1868 in Loxley Warks, England

Children

3(i). William Henry Shirley chr 13 April 1884 in Loxley Warwickshire to William and Sarah Ellen Shirley, age 17 in 1901 census

3(ii). George Holtom Shirley born about 1885 at Loxley Warwickshire, age 14 in 1901 census

3(iii). Frank Shirley born about 1892 at Loxley Warwickshire, age 9 in 1901 census

3(iv). Lily Ellen Shirley born about 1893 at Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 7 in 1901 census

3(v). Daisy Annie Shirley born about 1893 in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 7 in 1901 census

3(vi). Albert Shirley born about 1896 in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 5 in 1901 census

3(vii). Charles Lovell Shirley born about 1900 in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 0 in 1901 census

2(iv). Joseph Shirley born about 1869 at Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, age 2 in 1871 census. He was married and living at Wellesbourne Warwickshire in 1901 census, age 32, occupation: waggoner on farm; He died on 26 March 1951

married Alice Bennett on 21 July 1890 at Loxley Warwickshire; She was born about 1865 in Loxley, England

Children

3(i). Lilian Alice Shirley born about 1892 in Loxley Warwickshire, age 8 in 1901 census

1(v). Elizabeth Shirley chr 8 November 1829 in Blockley, Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley, age 11 in 1841 census, age 30 in parent's 1861 census household, unmarried.

1(vi). William Shirley chr 25 December 1832 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley; age 8 in 1841 census; He lived at Moreton in Marsh in 1871 census, age 38 born Aston Magna Worc, occupation: Carter; Lived at Eatington Warwickshire in 1881 census, age 48 born Blockley, occupation coal dealer; He died 5 March 1912 age 80 At Combrock Warwickshire

married Susannah Johnson on December 1855 in Shipston; She was born about 1835 in Blackwell, Worcestershire, England

Children

2(i). William Shirley born about 1857 in Aston Magna, Worcestershire, age 14 in 1871 census

2(ii). Joseph Shirley born about 1858 in Aston Magna, Worcestershire, age 13 in 1871 census; He lived at Aston Warwickshire in 1891 census, age 33, occupation stationary engine driver; Lived Northfield Worcestershire in 1901 census, age 43, occupation bricklayer

married Elizabeth_______ She was born about 1859 at Solihull, Warwickshire, age 42 in 1901 census

Children:

3(i). William Shirley born about 1885 at Aston Warwickshire, age 6 in 1891 census, age 16 in 1901

3(ii). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1889 at Aston Warwickshire, age 2 in 1891 census, age 12 in 1901

3(iii). Clara Shirley chr 20 July 1890 at Birmingham Warwickshire to Joseph and Elizabeth Shirley, age 0 in 1891 census, age 10 in 1901 (born Aston Warw)

3(iv). Fredrick Shirley born about 1889 at Selly Oak, Worcestershire, age 2 in 1901 census

2(iii). John Shirley born about 1859 in Aston Magna, Worcestershire, age 12 in 1871 census; age 21 in 1881 census (born Blockley Worc)

2(iv). Herbert Shirley born about 1863 in Charlton (Chastleton?) Oxfordshire, age 8 in 1871 census; Not living in family's 1881 census household; In the 1901 census he was living Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Herbert is recorded as a cycle maker and worked at home on his own account. Death Abt 1942 Solihull West Midlands

Ancestor of DNA Kit #42833

married Emily Martha Wise; She was born about 1866 in Warwickshire

Children

3(i). Herbert William Shirley born about 1885 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 16 in 1901 census; Occupation: cycle maker

3(ii). Albert Shirley born about 1888 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 13 in 1901 census

3(iii). Clifford Shirley born about 1892 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 9 in 1901 census; He died about 1976 Blackpool Lancashire

3(iv). Gladyse Winfred Shirley born about 1898 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 3 in 1901 census

2(v). Sarah Shirley born about 1865 in Charlton (Chastleton?) Oxfordshire, age 6 in 1871 census; Not living in family's 1881 census household

2(vi). George Shirley born about 1867 in Evenlode Worcestershire, age 4 in 1871 census; age 14 in 1881 census

2(vii). James Shirley born about 1868 in Evenlode Worcestershire, age 3 in 1871 census; age 12 in 1881 census; Married and living at Northfield Worcestershire in 1901 census, age 32, occupation general labourer

married Emily_____ She was born about 1867 at Gaydon, Warwickshire, age 34 in 1901 census

Children:

3(i). Evelyn Shirley born about 1899 at Selly Oak, Worcestershire, age 2 in 1901 census

3(ii). Lillie Shirley born about 1901 at Selly Oak, Worcestershire, age 0 in 1901 census

2(viii). Ellen Shirley born about 1871 in Moreton in Marsh Gloucestershire, age 0 in 1871 census; age 10 in 1881 census

2(ix). Charlotte Shirley born about 1872 in Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire, age 9 in 1881 census

2(x). Mary A Shirley born about 1874 in Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire, age 7 in 1881 census

1(vii) Reuben Shirley born about 1834 in Blockley Gloucestershire; age 6 in 1841 census; He lived at Kings Norton Worcestershire in 1871 census, age 37, occupation: farmer, also in Kings Norton in 1881 census

married Elizabeth ______ She was born about 1835 in Edgbaston Warwickshire, age 36 in 1871 census

Children

2(i). Hannah R Shirley born about 1866 in Edgbaston (Kings Norton) Warwickshire, age 5 in 1871 census, age 15 in 1881 census

2(ii). Ada Shirley born about 1868 in Edgbaston (Kings Norton) Warwickshire, age 3 in 1871 census, age 13 in 1881 census

2(iii). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1871 in King's Norton, Worcestershire, age 10 in 1881 census

1(viii). Reb N Shirley (-Likely Reuben above) chr 1 February 1835 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley

EMAILS

Email from: Ben Tharaldson on September 24, 1998 and Robyn Kinne December 1999 kinnetic@powerup.com.au Additional info from Frank Shirley and Dennis Shirley has been added in December 2005 and Jan 2006 including a few items by Betty Shirley.

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		*Editor: This family certainly moved around, baptised children in all sorts of parishes* William Shirley born about 1798 in Great Barford, Oxfordshire; Resident of Blockley at the time of his marriage in 1818; He lived at Blockley Worcestershire in 1841 census; He was age 63 in 1861 census; He lived at Blockley Worcestershire in 1861, occupation: formerly silk winder; He is possibly the son of William Shirley and Anne Buttell of Barford Oxfordshire rather than son of Edward Shirley speculated in the above lineage. married Rebekah Freeman on 3 November 1818 at Blockley Worcestershire; She was age 68 in 1861 census 1818 Nov 3 - Blockley Parish, Worcestershire - Marriage by banns between William Shirley of Blockley and Rebecca Freeman of Blockley; Wit: Ed Jones, Thos Bearcroft Children 1(i). John Shirley chr 9 July 1820 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley; born Aston Worcestershire; Not living with parents in 1841 census household 1(ii). George Shirley chr 4 July 1822 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley; born Aston Worcestershire, age 15 in 1841 census; He lived at Alveston Warwickshire in 1861 census, age 38, born Aston Magna Worcestershire, occupation ag labourer; Lived in Alveston in 1871 census, born Aston Magna; married Mary Ann ______ She was born about 1825 at Moreton in Marsh, age 36 in 1861 census Children: 2(i). Emma Shirley born about 1849 at Leamington Warwickshire, age 12 in 1861 census 2(ii). Frederic Shirley born about 1853 at Stratford on Avon Warwickshire, age 8 in 1861 census 2(iii). Alfred Shirley born about 1855 at Stratford on Avon Warwickshire, age 6 in 1861 census 2(iv). Shadrach Shirley born about 1857 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 4 in 1861 census 2(v). Joseph Shirley born about 1861 at Tiddington (Alvestron) Warwickshire, age 0 in 1861 census 2(vi). Eliza Shirley born about 1864 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 7 in 1871 census 2(vii). Sarah Rose Shirley born about 1867 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 4 in 1871 census 2(viii). Ada Shirley born about 1870 at Alveston Warwickshire, age 1 in 1871 census 1(iii). Charlotte Shirley chr 9 January 1825 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley, born Aston Worcester; Not living with parents in 1841 census household 1(iv). Job Shirley chr 14 October 1827 in Blockley Worcestershire; age 13 in 1841 census;Lived at Stratford on Avon Warwickshire in 1861 and 1871 census, occupation Carter; He died 1914, Loxley Warwickshire married Anne Anderton 4 December 1848 in Wellesbourne Warwickshire; She was born about 1829 in Ilmington, Worcestershire, England, age 42 in 1871 census Children 2(i). Elizabeth Shirley born 4 April 1849 at Loxley Warwickshire, chr 27 May 1849 at Warwick to Job and Ann Shirley, age 12 in 1861 census ; She married George Lucas on 4 December 1876 at Haselor Warwickshire (father named) 2(ii). Ann Shirley chr 4 January 1852 at Holy Trinity Stratford on Avon Warwickshire to Job and Ann Shirley, age 9 in 1861 census 2(iii). William Shirley born 5 Feburary 1862 in Stratford on Avon Warwickshire; chr 17 February 1862 at Worcester; age 9 in 1871 census; Appointed to Gloucestershire Police on 7 December 1886 as a 6th class constable. Lived at Tidenham Gloucestershire in 1901 census; He died April 4, 1910. He was a sergeant in charge of Littledean Station, Courtroom, and Jail. married Sarah Ellen Holtom on 12 June 1883 in St Nicholas Church Loxley Warwickshire; She was born about 1868 in Loxley Warks, England Children 3(i). William Henry Shirley chr 13 April 1884 in Loxley Warwickshire to William and Sarah Ellen Shirley, age 17 in 1901 census 3(ii). George Holtom Shirley born about 1885 at Loxley Warwickshire, age 14 in 1901 census 3(iii). Frank Shirley born about 1892 at Loxley Warwickshire, age 9 in 1901 census 3(iv). Lily Ellen Shirley born about 1893 at Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 7 in 1901 census 3(v). Daisy Annie Shirley born about 1893 in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 7 in 1901 census 3(vi). Albert Shirley born about 1896 in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 5 in 1901 census 3(vii). Charles Lovell Shirley born about 1900 in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, age 0 in 1901 census 2(iv). Joseph Shirley born about 1869 at Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, age 2 in 1871 census. He was married and living at Wellesbourne Warwickshire in 1901 census, age 32, occupation: waggoner on farm; He died on 26 March 1951 married Alice Bennett on 21 July 1890 at Loxley Warwickshire; She was born about 1865 in Loxley, England Children 3(i). Lilian Alice Shirley born about 1892 in Loxley Warwickshire, age 8 in 1901 census 1(v). Elizabeth Shirley chr 8 November 1829 in Blockley, Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley, age 11 in 1841 census, age 30 in parent's 1861 census household, unmarried. 1(vi). William Shirley chr 25 December 1832 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley; age 8 in 1841 census; He lived at Moreton in Marsh in 1871 census, age 38 born Aston Magna Worc, occupation: Carter; Lived at Eatington Warwickshire in 1881 census, age 48 born Blockley, occupation coal dealer; He died 5 March 1912 age 80 At Combrock Warwickshire married Susannah Johnson on December 1855 in Shipston; She was born about 1835 in Blackwell, Worcestershire, England Children 2(i). William Shirley born about 1857 in Aston Magna, Worcestershire, age 14 in 1871 census 2(ii). Joseph Shirley born about 1858 in Aston Magna, Worcestershire, age 13 in 1871 census; He lived at Aston Warwickshire in 1891 census, age 33, occupation stationary engine driver; Lived Northfield Worcestershire in 1901 census, age 43, occupation bricklayer married Elizabeth_______ She was born about 1859 at Solihull, Warwickshire, age 42 in 1901 census Children: 3(i). William Shirley born about 1885 at Aston Warwickshire, age 6 in 1891 census, age 16 in 1901 3(ii). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1889 at Aston Warwickshire, age 2 in 1891 census, age 12 in 1901 3(iii). Clara Shirley chr 20 July 1890 at Birmingham Warwickshire to Joseph and Elizabeth Shirley, age 0 in 1891 census, age 10 in 1901 (born Aston Warw) 3(iv). Fredrick Shirley born about 1889 at Selly Oak, Worcestershire, age 2 in 1901 census 2(iii). John Shirley born about 1859 in Aston Magna, Worcestershire, age 12 in 1871 census; age 21 in 1881 census (born Blockley Worc) 2(iv). Herbert Shirley born about 1863 in Charlton (Chastleton?) Oxfordshire, age 8 in 1871 census; Not living in family's 1881 census household; In the 1901 census he was living Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Herbert is recorded as a cycle maker and worked at home on his own account. Death Abt 1942 Solihull West Midlands Ancestor of DNA Kit #42833 married Emily Martha Wise; She was born about 1866 in Warwickshire Children 3(i). Herbert William Shirley born about 1885 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 16 in 1901 census; Occupation: cycle maker 3(ii). Albert Shirley born about 1888 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 13 in 1901 census 3(iii). Clifford Shirley born about 1892 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 9 in 1901 census; He died about 1976 Blackpool Lancashire 3(iv). Gladyse Winfred Shirley born about 1898 in Birmingham Warwickshire, age 3 in 1901 census 2(v). Sarah Shirley born about 1865 in Charlton (Chastleton?) Oxfordshire, age 6 in 1871 census; Not living in family's 1881 census household 2(vi). George Shirley born about 1867 in Evenlode Worcestershire, age 4 in 1871 census; age 14 in 1881 census 2(vii). James Shirley born about 1868 in Evenlode Worcestershire, age 3 in 1871 census; age 12 in 1881 census; Married and living at Northfield Worcestershire in 1901 census, age 32, occupation general labourer married Emily_____ She was born about 1867 at Gaydon, Warwickshire, age 34 in 1901 census Children: 3(i). Evelyn Shirley born about 1899 at Selly Oak, Worcestershire, age 2 in 1901 census 3(ii). Lillie Shirley born about 1901 at Selly Oak, Worcestershire, age 0 in 1901 census 2(viii). Ellen Shirley born about 1871 in Moreton in Marsh Gloucestershire, age 0 in 1871 census; age 10 in 1881 census 2(ix). Charlotte Shirley born about 1872 in Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire, age 9 in 1881 census 2(x). Mary A Shirley born about 1874 in Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire, age 7 in 1881 census 1(vii) Reuben Shirley born about 1834 in Blockley Gloucestershire; age 6 in 1841 census; He lived at Kings Norton Worcestershire in 1871 census, age 37, occupation: farmer, also in Kings Norton in 1881 census married Elizabeth ______ She was born about 1835 in Edgbaston Warwickshire, age 36 in 1871 census Children 2(i). Hannah R Shirley born about 1866 in Edgbaston (Kings Norton) Warwickshire, age 5 in 1871 census, age 15 in 1881 census 2(ii). Ada Shirley born about 1868 in Edgbaston (Kings Norton) Warwickshire, age 3 in 1871 census, age 13 in 1881 census 2(iii). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1871 in King's Norton, Worcestershire, age 10 in 1881 census 1(viii). Reb N Shirley (-Likely Reuben above) chr 1 February 1835 at Blockley Worcestershire to William and Rebecca Shirley EMAILS Email from: Ben Tharaldson on September 24, 1998 and Robyn Kinne December 1999 kinnetic@powerup.com.au Additional info from Frank Shirley and Dennis Shirley has been added in December 2005 and Jan 2006 including a few items by Betty Shirley.
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