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Moses Shirley
b. ca1769. Lived Laurens Co. South Carolina and Habersham Co. Georgia

See Branch #1, John Shirley of Laurens SC
DNA Haplogroup E3b

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1(iv). John L. Shirley born about 1802 SC, age 48 in Gilmer Co GA 1850 census; Lived at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1860 census (age 59) and in 1870 (age 69) and in 1880 (age 79); He died 14 February 1884; He was buried Shirley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Habersham Co, Georgia,

married Mary Polly C.Y. Weeks on 4 April 1824 at Rabun Co. GA. She was age 46 in 1850 census; She died 9 February 1898 at Rabun Co, GA

children

2(i). Harrison T. Shirley born 6 June 1826 at Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co. GA; He died 14 October 1826 died young

2(ii) James Perry Shirley born Oct 7, 1831 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA, age 18 in parent's 1850 census household; Newly married and enumerated in Habersham Co GA in the 1860 census, age 26, Lived at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1870 census (age 37) and in 1880 census; He died Aug 5, 1893; Buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Habersham Co GA

married Mildred "Millie" Jane Taylor; She was age 25 in the 1860 census

children

3(i). Claudious Shirley born about 1860 GA, newly born, age 0 in 1860 census, age 10 in 1870 census; age 20 in parent's 1880 census household

3(ii). James Henry Shirley born 14 December 1866 Rabun Co. GA, age 7 in 1870 census, age 17 in 1880 census; Married and living at Tallulah Falls, Rabun Co in 1900 census; He died June 30, 1919 Walton Co. GA,

married Josephine Selma Woodall on 24 November 1887 at Rabun Co GA; She was born 23 April 1866 Rabun Co. Ga. She died 6 April 1931 at Fulton Co. GA. Her parents were Jasper Jordan Woodall and Mary Eliz. Kerby.

children

4(i). Byron Shirley born 12 June 1888 GA, age 12 in 1900 census; He died 26 Octover 1960,

married Maude Alice Holtzclaw on 12 December 1912

4(ii). Maude Shirley born 21 January 1890 GA, age 11 in 1900 census; She died 19 July 1909; She married David Pinkney on 24 November 1908

4(iii). Claude Shirley born 20 March 1891, age 9 in 1900 census; She married 1st. Joe Cochran on 6 September 1910

4(iv). Gertrude Shirley born 29 October 1892 GA, age 7 in 1900 census; She married Albert Smith 18 December 1912

4(v). Talley Henry Shirley born 25 May 1894 GA, age 6 in 1900 census

married Allie Florence Wood 10 July 1923

4(vi). Dee Shirley born 17 January 1896; He died 25 May 1898 died young

3(iii). Mary A. C./Loyis Shirley born about 1864 GA, age 5 in 1870 census, age 16 in 1880 census

3(iv). Louisa/Laura Shirley born about 1866 GA, age 3 in 1879 census, age 14 in 1880 census

3(v). Cora Shirley born about 1868 GA, age 1 in 1870 census (unnamed), age 12 in 1880 census

3(vi). William E. Shirley born about 1871 GA, age 9 in 1880 census

3(vii). Isabeth D Shirley born about 1873 GA, age 7 in 1880 census

3(viii). John I Shirley born about 1877 GA, age 3 in 1880 census

3(ix). Joseph E Shirley born about 1877 GA, age 3 in 1880 census

2(iii). David N. Shirley born b. Jul 18, 1834 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA, age 16 in parent's 1850 census household; Newly married and living at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1860 census, age 22; Lived at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1870 census (age 37), in 1880 census (age 46), in 1900 census (age 67); He died on 16 September 1909 (Note: Tombstone says he died 29 Sept 1910)

married 1) Mary Martha Ellard She was age 20 in the 1860 census; She died of Milk leg fever after birth of 3rd child,

married 2) Rebecca A. Ivester Dyer, widow on 17 August 1865; She was age 38 in 1880 census; She was born Sept 1840/44 GA.

children

3(i). Tallulah S. Shirley born about 1859 GA, age 1 in 1860 census, age 11 in 1870 census

3(ii). Harrison A. Shirley born about 1860 GA, age 0 in 1860 census, age 9 in 1870 census, age 19 in parent's 1880 census household

3(iii). Nancy M. Shirley born about 1862 GA, age 8 in 1870 census

3(iv). Jane Ellard Shirley born about 1866 GA, age 4 in 1870 census, age 14 in 1880 census; She married Richard Warren Franklin

3(v). George Enloe Shirley born about 1867 GA, age 3 in 1870 census, age 12 in 1880 census

3(vi). Jonathan Keid Shirley born about 1870 GA, age 0 in 1870 census, age 10 in 1880 census

3(vii). John Marion Shirley born about 1872 GA, age 8 in 1880 census

3(viii). Frances Newton Shirley born about 1874 GA, age 6 in 1880 census

3(ix). Rebecca E. Shirley born about 1876 GA, Not found in parent's 1880 census household, died young?

3(x). Joseph Edward Shirley born about 1876 GA, age 4 in 1880 census, age 22 in 1900 census

3(xi). Solilliah Amanda (Lillie) Shirley born about 1882 GA, age 18 in 1900 census

3(xii). Ernest David R. Shirley born 28 August 1887 GA, age 14 in 1900 census

2(iv). Jonathon Steven Shirley born July 18, 1834 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA, age 16 in parent's 1850 census household; Newly married living in Habersham Co GA in 1860 census; He died 6 September 1863 during the Civil War

CSA Co A 52nd Georgia Infantry Regiment; "Habersham Guards"- Shirley, Jonathan J.- private March 4, 1862. Died of fever in 1862 (sic)

married Hulda Stone sometime before 1860 census.

one child

3(i). Sebastian Cabot Shirley born Oct 1860 Clarksville, Habersham Co, GA; Lived with his grandparents John L and Mary Shirley in 1870 census, age 10; Lived with "cousin" James P Shirley and wife Millie in 1880 census, age 20; Married and lived at Deep Creek Habersham Co GA in 1900 census (age 40) and in 1910 census (age 50); He died on 14 March 1942 at Habersham Co GA

married Eliza J Elizer Dover on 24 November 1883, Habersham Co, GA. She was born in Aug 1864.

children

4(i). Judge L. Shirley born about 1886 GA, age 14 in 1900 census

4(ii). Lucinda Shirley born about 1888 GA, age 12 in 1900 census, age 21 in 1910 census

4(iii). Colonel B. Shirley born about 1890 GA, age 10 in 1900 census, age 19 in 1910 census

4(iv). King S. Shirley born about 1893 GA, age 7 in 1900 census, age 15 in 1910 census

4(v). Frances Shirley born about 1895 GA, age 5 in 1900 census, age 13 in 1910 census

4(vi). Sebastian G Shirley born 1898 GA, age 2 in 1900 census, age 11 in 1910 census (Garfield), age 20 in 1920 census

4(vii). Chivis/Chera Shirley (female) born about 1901 GA, age 9 in 1910 census, age 18 in 1920 census

4(viii). Lessie Shirley (female) born about 1910 GA, age 0 in 1910 census, age 10 in 1920 censu

2(v). John Marion Shirley born 22 July 1836 GA, age 13 in parent's 1850 census household, age 23 in parent's 1860 census household; He served in Co A 52nd Georgia Regiment in the Civil War; He died 3 June 1865

CSA Co A 52nd Georgia Infantry Regiment; "Habersham Guards"- Shirley, John M.- private May 12,1862. Enlisted as a private in Captain Mathewes' Company, South Carolina Heavy Artillery, without transfer, February 23, 1863. Roll for June 1863, shows him "Present, claimed by Captain Gailey." By Special Order dated July 13, 1863, John M. Shirley was sent to his own regiment. Roll of Captain Mathewes' Company for December 1864, last on file, shows him present.

2(vi). Arminda Shirley born 17 May 1839 GA, age 10 in parent's 1850 census household, age 19 in parent's 1860 census household;

married Bird Shirley on 29 December 1865 at Habersham Co GA; He was the son of Aaron P. Shirley (below)

children

see below

2(vii). Edward Wiley Shirley born 16 May 1841 Rabun Co. GA (death cert, father named), age 8 in parent's 1850 census household, age 17 in parent's 1860 census household; He served in Co A 52nd Georgia Regiment CSA during the Civil War; Newly married living at Deep Creek Habersham Co GA in 1870 census (age 29) and in 1880 census (age 30, sic); Lived at Rabun Co GA in 1900 census (age 59), 1910 census (age 68) and in 1920 census (age 78); He died 13 January or 12 November 1927

CSA Co A 52nd Georgia Infantry Regiment; "Habersham Guards"- Shirley, Edward W.- private March 4, 1862. Enlisted as a private in Captain Mathewes' Company, South Carolina Heavy Artillery, without permission, February 23, 1863. Roll for June 1863, shows him "Present, claimed by Captain Gailey." By Special Order dated July 13, 1863, the unexpired portion of his sentence was remitted and he was returned to his own regiment. Wounded in shoulder and breast. Roll for December 1864, last on file, shows him present. Pension records show he surrendered at High Point, N. C. April 1865.(Born in Habersham County, Ga. May 16, 1841)

married Rebecca E. Price on 26 September 1864/6; She was born in April 1846 GA; she was age 72 in 1920 census

children

3(i). John A. Shirley born about 1869 GA, age 1 in 1870 census, age 11 in 1880 census, unmarried and age 41 in 1910 census, age 51 in 1920 census

3(ii). James J Shirley born about 1871 GA, age 9 in 1880 census, unmarried and age 39 in parent's 1910 census household

3(iii). Charley E. Shirley born about 1873 GA, age 7 in 1880 census

3(iv). Hannah La Dora Shirley born about 1875 GA, age 5 in 1880 census, age 26 in parent's 1900 census household

3(v). Escey Garnet Shirley born about 1876 GA, age 4 in 1880 census, age 23 in parent's 1900 census household

3(vi). Eugene Oscar Shirley born about 1879 GA, age 1 in 1880 census, age 21 in parent's 1900 census household

3(vii). Rosco Shirley born about 1883 GA, age 17 in 1900 census, unmarried and age 27 in parent's 1910 census household

3(viii). Ralph Shirley born about 1885 GA, age 15 in 1900 census

3(ix). William Patrick Shirley born about 1887 GA, age 13 in 1900 census, unmarried and age 23 in parent's 1910 census household

3(x). Grover Shirley born about 1890 GA, age 10 in 1900 census, age 19 in parent's 1910 census household, unmarried and age 29 in parent's 1920 census household

2(viii). Classa A. Malinda Shirley born 2 July 1849 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA; She died 20 July 1849, died young

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		Moses Shirley b. ca1769. Lived Laurens Co. South Carolina and Habersham Co. Georgia See Branch #1, John Shirley of Laurens SC DNA Haplogroup E3b
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	....	1(iv). John L. Shirley born about 1802 SC, age 48 in Gilmer Co GA 1850 census; Lived at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1860 census (age 59) and in 1870 (age 69) and in 1880 (age 79); He died 14 February 1884; He was buried Shirley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Habersham Co, Georgia, married Mary Polly C.Y. Weeks on 4 April 1824 at Rabun Co. GA. She was age 46 in 1850 census; She died 9 February 1898 at Rabun Co, GA children 2(i). Harrison T. Shirley born 6 June 1826 at Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co. GA; He died 14 October 1826 died young 2(ii) James Perry Shirley born Oct 7, 1831 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA, age 18 in parent's 1850 census household; Newly married and enumerated in Habersham Co GA in the 1860 census, age 26, Lived at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1870 census (age 37) and in 1880 census; He died Aug 5, 1893; Buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Habersham Co GA married Mildred "Millie" Jane Taylor; She was age 25 in the 1860 census children 3(i). Claudious Shirley born about 1860 GA, newly born, age 0 in 1860 census, age 10 in 1870 census; age 20 in parent's 1880 census household 3(ii). James Henry Shirley born 14 December 1866 Rabun Co. GA, age 7 in 1870 census, age 17 in 1880 census; Married and living at Tallulah Falls, Rabun Co in 1900 census; He died June 30, 1919 Walton Co. GA, married Josephine Selma Woodall on 24 November 1887 at Rabun Co GA; She was born 23 April 1866 Rabun Co. Ga. She died 6 April 1931 at Fulton Co. GA. Her parents were Jasper Jordan Woodall and Mary Eliz. Kerby. children 4(i). Byron Shirley born 12 June 1888 GA, age 12 in 1900 census; He died 26 Octover 1960, married Maude Alice Holtzclaw on 12 December 1912 4(ii). Maude Shirley born 21 January 1890 GA, age 11 in 1900 census; She died 19 July 1909; She married David Pinkney on 24 November 1908 4(iii). Claude Shirley born 20 March 1891, age 9 in 1900 census; She married 1st. Joe Cochran on 6 September 1910 4(iv). Gertrude Shirley born 29 October 1892 GA, age 7 in 1900 census; She married Albert Smith 18 December 1912 4(v). Talley Henry Shirley born 25 May 1894 GA, age 6 in 1900 census married Allie Florence Wood 10 July 1923 4(vi). Dee Shirley born 17 January 1896; He died 25 May 1898 died young 3(iii). Mary A. C./Loyis Shirley born about 1864 GA, age 5 in 1870 census, age 16 in 1880 census 3(iv). Louisa/Laura Shirley born about 1866 GA, age 3 in 1879 census, age 14 in 1880 census 3(v). Cora Shirley born about 1868 GA, age 1 in 1870 census (unnamed), age 12 in 1880 census 3(vi). William E. Shirley born about 1871 GA, age 9 in 1880 census 3(vii). Isabeth D Shirley born about 1873 GA, age 7 in 1880 census 3(viii). John I Shirley born about 1877 GA, age 3 in 1880 census 3(ix). Joseph E Shirley born about 1877 GA, age 3 in 1880 census 2(iii). David N. Shirley born b. Jul 18, 1834 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA, age 16 in parent's 1850 census household; Newly married and living at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1860 census, age 22; Lived at Deep Creek, Habersham Co GA in 1870 census (age 37), in 1880 census (age 46), in 1900 census (age 67); He died on 16 September 1909 (Note: Tombstone says he died 29 Sept 1910) married 1) Mary Martha Ellard She was age 20 in the 1860 census; She died of Milk leg fever after birth of 3rd child, married 2) Rebecca A. Ivester Dyer, widow on 17 August 1865; She was age 38 in 1880 census; She was born Sept 1840/44 GA. children 3(i). Tallulah S. Shirley born about 1859 GA, age 1 in 1860 census, age 11 in 1870 census 3(ii). Harrison A. Shirley born about 1860 GA, age 0 in 1860 census, age 9 in 1870 census, age 19 in parent's 1880 census household 3(iii). Nancy M. Shirley born about 1862 GA, age 8 in 1870 census 3(iv). Jane Ellard Shirley born about 1866 GA, age 4 in 1870 census, age 14 in 1880 census; She married Richard Warren Franklin 3(v). George Enloe Shirley born about 1867 GA, age 3 in 1870 census, age 12 in 1880 census 3(vi). Jonathan Keid Shirley born about 1870 GA, age 0 in 1870 census, age 10 in 1880 census 3(vii). John Marion Shirley born about 1872 GA, age 8 in 1880 census 3(viii). Frances Newton Shirley born about 1874 GA, age 6 in 1880 census 3(ix). Rebecca E. Shirley born about 1876 GA, Not found in parent's 1880 census household, died young? 3(x). Joseph Edward Shirley born about 1876 GA, age 4 in 1880 census, age 22 in 1900 census 3(xi). Solilliah Amanda (Lillie) Shirley born about 1882 GA, age 18 in 1900 census 3(xii). Ernest David R. Shirley born 28 August 1887 GA, age 14 in 1900 census 2(iv). Jonathon Steven Shirley born July 18, 1834 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA, age 16 in parent's 1850 census household; Newly married living in Habersham Co GA in 1860 census; He died 6 September 1863 during the Civil War CSA Co A 52nd Georgia Infantry Regiment; "Habersham Guards"- Shirley, Jonathan J.- private March 4, 1862. Died of fever in 1862 (sic) married Hulda Stone sometime before 1860 census. one child 3(i). Sebastian Cabot Shirley born Oct 1860 Clarksville, Habersham Co, GA; Lived with his grandparents John L and Mary Shirley in 1870 census, age 10; Lived with "cousin" James P Shirley and wife Millie in 1880 census, age 20; Married and lived at Deep Creek Habersham Co GA in 1900 census (age 40) and in 1910 census (age 50); He died on 14 March 1942 at Habersham Co GA married Eliza J Elizer Dover on 24 November 1883, Habersham Co, GA. She was born in Aug 1864. children 4(i). Judge L. Shirley born about 1886 GA, age 14 in 1900 census 4(ii). Lucinda Shirley born about 1888 GA, age 12 in 1900 census, age 21 in 1910 census 4(iii). Colonel B. Shirley born about 1890 GA, age 10 in 1900 census, age 19 in 1910 census 4(iv). King S. Shirley born about 1893 GA, age 7 in 1900 census, age 15 in 1910 census 4(v). Frances Shirley born about 1895 GA, age 5 in 1900 census, age 13 in 1910 census 4(vi). Sebastian G Shirley born 1898 GA, age 2 in 1900 census, age 11 in 1910 census (Garfield), age 20 in 1920 census 4(vii). Chivis/Chera Shirley (female) born about 1901 GA, age 9 in 1910 census, age 18 in 1920 census 4(viii). Lessie Shirley (female) born about 1910 GA, age 0 in 1910 census, age 10 in 1920 censu 2(v). John Marion Shirley born 22 July 1836 GA, age 13 in parent's 1850 census household, age 23 in parent's 1860 census household; He served in Co A 52nd Georgia Regiment in the Civil War; He died 3 June 1865 CSA Co A 52nd Georgia Infantry Regiment; "Habersham Guards"- Shirley, John M.- private May 12,1862. Enlisted as a private in Captain Mathewes' Company, South Carolina Heavy Artillery, without transfer, February 23, 1863. Roll for June 1863, shows him "Present, claimed by Captain Gailey." By Special Order dated July 13, 1863, John M. Shirley was sent to his own regiment. Roll of Captain Mathewes' Company for December 1864, last on file, shows him present. 2(vi). Arminda Shirley born 17 May 1839 GA, age 10 in parent's 1850 census household, age 19 in parent's 1860 census household; married Bird Shirley on 29 December 1865 at Habersham Co GA; He was the son of Aaron P. Shirley (below) children see below 2(vii). Edward Wiley Shirley born 16 May 1841 Rabun Co. GA (death cert, father named), age 8 in parent's 1850 census household, age 17 in parent's 1860 census household; He served in Co A 52nd Georgia Regiment CSA during the Civil War; Newly married living at Deep Creek Habersham Co GA in 1870 census (age 29) and in 1880 census (age 30, sic); Lived at Rabun Co GA in 1900 census (age 59), 1910 census (age 68) and in 1920 census (age 78); He died 13 January or 12 November 1927 CSA Co A 52nd Georgia Infantry Regiment; "Habersham Guards"- Shirley, Edward W.- private March 4, 1862. Enlisted as a private in Captain Mathewes' Company, South Carolina Heavy Artillery, without permission, February 23, 1863. Roll for June 1863, shows him "Present, claimed by Captain Gailey." By Special Order dated July 13, 1863, the unexpired portion of his sentence was remitted and he was returned to his own regiment. Wounded in shoulder and breast. Roll for December 1864, last on file, shows him present. Pension records show he surrendered at High Point, N. C. April 1865.(Born in Habersham County, Ga. May 16, 1841) married Rebecca E. Price on 26 September 1864/6; She was born in April 1846 GA; she was age 72 in 1920 census children 3(i). John A. Shirley born about 1869 GA, age 1 in 1870 census, age 11 in 1880 census, unmarried and age 41 in 1910 census, age 51 in 1920 census 3(ii). James J Shirley born about 1871 GA, age 9 in 1880 census, unmarried and age 39 in parent's 1910 census household 3(iii). Charley E. Shirley born about 1873 GA, age 7 in 1880 census 3(iv). Hannah La Dora Shirley born about 1875 GA, age 5 in 1880 census, age 26 in parent's 1900 census household 3(v). Escey Garnet Shirley born about 1876 GA, age 4 in 1880 census, age 23 in parent's 1900 census household 3(vi). Eugene Oscar Shirley born about 1879 GA, age 1 in 1880 census, age 21 in parent's 1900 census household 3(vii). Rosco Shirley born about 1883 GA, age 17 in 1900 census, unmarried and age 27 in parent's 1910 census household 3(viii). Ralph Shirley born about 1885 GA, age 15 in 1900 census 3(ix). William Patrick Shirley born about 1887 GA, age 13 in 1900 census, unmarried and age 23 in parent's 1910 census household 3(x). Grover Shirley born about 1890 GA, age 10 in 1900 census, age 19 in parent's 1910 census household, unmarried and age 29 in parent's 1920 census household 2(viii). Classa A. Malinda Shirley born 2 July 1849 Tullulah Falls, Rabun Co GA; She died 20 July 1849, died young
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