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Richard
Shurley
born about 1665. Richard first appears in records
of Calvert co. in 1686. So 1665 would be a good guess for his
birthdate. He
died 1737 St. Marys Co. MD
1737 
Will
of Richard Shurley dated April 4, St. Marys Co.MD, probated
Nov 19, 1737, his wife Sarah to have possession of all lands
currently under lease and after her decease to be distributed
to his three sons George, William and John Shurley. She is also
to have possession of two negroes Mary and Judith and after wife's
decease to be distributed evenly between the three sons. The
remainder of his estate after the wife's third portion to be
distributed to his four sons Richard, George, William and John
Shurley. Executors: Sarah Shurley, Hugh Kelly, Thomas Watt and
John Mansfield.
1737 liber 23 folio 22
Inventory
of Richard Shirley (page
23) Estate of Richard Shirley was appraised at £99/19/4
Appraisers: Charles King Jr., Stephen Sulliborn[?], Creditors:
George Clarke, Jos Killey, Next of Kin: Richard Shirley, Jr,
"one relation", minors. Administrators: John Diall
and Sarah Diall;
married first
to Catherine Miles Wiseman,
widow of John Wiseman; daughter of Francis Myles of St Mary's
County MD. She was born about 1665 and died after 1721. Catherine's
daughter Catherine Wiseman (m. Greenwell) has minor children
in 1723 and is married in 1717. Her daughter Mary Wiseman (m.
Cornelius Manning) is married by 1704. Therefore the daughter
is possibly born about 1684, putting Catherine Miles Wiseman's
birthdate back about 20 years from that date.
married 2nd
Sarah ____
and Sarah married next to John Dial following the death of Richard
Shirley. Her husband soon abandoned the family and fled to North
Carolina
Known children:
1(i). Richard
Shurley, Jr.
born about 1706 died 1747 Likely born to Richard
Shirley Sr's wife Catherine Wiseman (nee Myles). He is referred
to by Catherine's son John Wiseman as brother.
1747 April 17. liber 25 folio 100 Will
of Richard Shirley probated July 5, 1747... of St.Marys County,
100 acres where I live..... to be sold by wife and settling of
debts and estate with advice of Robert Greenwell. He bequeathed
to his son, Robert Shirley, land east side of Whetstone Br. that
leads into St Marys River.... His wife to to receive the remaining
part of the plantation and will. Grace Shurley took oath. Witness:
Thomas Norris, Robert Greenwell, and John Brian.
1747 liber 28 folio 371
Inventory
of Richard Shirly (page
372) 35.371 SM £33.5.6 July 15, 1747 Oct 16, 1747 Inventory...
"Sows, piggs, corn, house, gun, tools, mair and colt, good
pewter, old pewter, bed and rug, old bed, covering, table and
chairs, pots, glasses, lumber, leather, etc." Creditors:
Benjamin Salley and Charles Greenwell Notes due from: A.H. Nottingham,
John Fin and John W. Canley. Grace Shirley came and made oath
Oct 16, 1747 to the above inventory.Appraisers: Samuel Abell,
Richard Wimsatt. next of kin: John Wiseman Greenwell, John Wiseman
Administratrix/Executrix: Grace Shirly
married Grace_____.
Known children
2(i). Robert Shurley born about 1735.
(d unknown) It is unclear if Robert is of majority age
at the time of his father's death. If so, then that puts his
birth further back to about 1727. Inherited land in his father's
will located "on the east side of the western branch that
leads into the head of St Mary's River "part of the land
that his father lived on. (another 100 acres to be sold)
2(ii). Mary Shirley, dau of Richard Shirley
Jr and wife Grace. Born 1741. died 1801 St Mary's Co Maryland.
Reported age at death, 60.
married Thomas Norris of St Mary's Co MD
1(ii). George
Shurley
(son of Sarah) Estimated birth date: 1725. born
after the death of Richard's wife Catherine; therefore, born
about 1725. George patents Shirley's Grudge in
1761. Listed as eldest of three siblings in order of mention
in father's will.
See below for possible descendants
1(iii). William
Shurley
(son of Sarah) Estimated birth date: 1728. born
after the death of Richard's wife Catherine; therefore, born
say 1728. Listed as second eldest of three siblings in order
of mention in father's will.
Possibly William Shirley
of Branch #14
1(iv). John
Shurley
(son of Sarah) Estimated birth date: 1730. born
after the death of Richard's wife Catherine; therefore, born
say 1730. Listed as youngest of three siblings in order of mention
in father's will.
Possibly John Shirley
of Branch #13
The following Shirley family are clearly descended from
the above family (possibly via George Shirley)
1(ii) George Shirley (possibly - not proven)
married Mary ____ named in son William Shirley's 1796
estate distibution. A Mary Shirley appears regularly in St Mary's
County Catholic church records as godmother to various infants.
children:
2(i). William Shirley. born _____; . Served as a private
in the Maryland line in the Revolution; 5th Company, 1st Maryland
Regiment. Capt Benj. Price; In 1781 was entitled to bounty land
'west of Fort Cumberland'. Died 12 June 1783 (source: military
records). His mother, brother and sisters are named in the 1796
distribution of his estate
1796 May 10 pg 122
Distribution
of the estate of William Shirley of St Mary's Co MD. The
account of Bennet Shirley administrator of William Shirley of
St Mary's Co deceased. Estated valued at L24.2.9 (L4.14.9 already
allowed). To the deceased's mother Mary Shirly and one sister
and three brothers, to wit: Mary Shirley, John Shirly, Bennet
Shirley, and Joshua Shirley, their parts each L3.17.7 (totalling
19.9.8)
2(ii). John Shirley - named in the 1796 distribution
of his brother William Shirley's estate
2(iii). Bennet Shirley - administrator to his brother
William Shirley's estate in 1796; lived in Upper St Mary's County
in 1798 (with 5 slaves). Moved his family to the city of Baltimore
and died there in 1810.
1800 St Marys Census Bennet Shirley 20010 - 12220 - 00
1836 -37. MARYLAND ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS. No. 12. Passed
Jan. 19, 1837. Resolution in favor of Susanna Shirley, widow
of Bennet Shirley a soldier of the revolution. Resolved by the
General Assembly of Maryland, That the Treasurer of the Western
Shore, be, and he is here- by authorised and directed to pay
to Susanna Shirley, widow of Bennet Shirley, or order, out of
any unappropriated money in the Treasury, the half pay of a private
during her life, as a further remuneration for his services during
the revolution.
married 1) Mary _____. She apparently died prior to 1793
married 2) Susannah Peake on May 15.1793 at St Mary's Co MD.
She was age 56 in 1838 when she applied for a widow's pension
on behalf of her deceased husband's military service.
children:
3(i). Anastasia Shirley christened 1790 Sept 26 (to
Bennet and Mary Shirley) at St. Frances Xavier/St. Inigoe (Jesuit)
Catholic church, St Mary's Co MD
1797 Dec 5, Guardians Accounts page 356. The second account
of
Bennet
Shirley, guardian to his daughter Sophia Shirley. Estate
total L54.9.5 (less disbursements)
3(ii). Sophia Ann Shirley - She married Fielden T.
Bennett Oct 10, 1812 in Baltimore MD. She may be daughter Anastasia
chr 1790; She is living in Baltimore in 1839
1839 May 23. Affidavit by Sophia Ann Bennit (nee Shirley)
and Ann Marie Gundy (nee Shirley) both of the City of Baltimore
state that to the best of their knowledge they are the only surviving
children of Bennet Shirley and sole heirs at law.
3(iii). Ann Marie Shirley. She married John Gundy on
Mar 26, 1825 in Baltimore MD. She may be daughter Anastasia chr
1790; She is living in Baltimore in 1839
1839 May 23. Affidavit by Sophia Ann Bennit (nee Shirley)
and Ann Marie Gundy (nee Shirley) both of the City of Baltimore
state that to the best of their knowledge they are the only surviving
children of Bennet Shirley and sole heirs at law.
2(iv). Joshua Shirley - named in the 1796 distribution
of his brother William Shirley's estate
1797 Apr 4 1797 pg 133
Distribution
of the Estate of Joshua Shirley of St Mary's County. The
account of Joshua Sherly late of St Mary's county deceased by
George Buchanan administrator. Value of estate L15.8.9 (already
distributed L6.2.7). To the deceased's widow (wife this accountant
one third part, the other two thirds to the deceased's son George
Bohanan [sic] L9.6.2
married Catherine _______; She married next, George Buchanan/Bohanan
A George Bohanan is enumerated in St Marys in 1800: 20010
- 20010, on same page as Bennett Shirley. In 1810: 21001 - 21010.
Not there in 1820
children:
3(i). George Shirley christened March 4 1792 at St.
Frances Xavier/St. Inigoes Catholic church in St Mary's Co MD.
(son of Joshua and Catherine Shirley)
The following Shirley family are clearly descended from
the above family
1. Ignatius Shirley born ______;
Inherited land from his father-in-law John Norris, Jr. Ignatius
died 15 November 1809 in St Mary's Co MD
1810 Sept 10. St Mary's
Land
Commission books page 461, (page
463, page
465, page
467) Estate of Ignatius Shirley. Richard Shirley commission
for partition. To the Honorable the Judges of St Marys County
Court the petition of Richard Shirly, Joseph Shirly, John Shirly,
Elizabeth Shirly, Ignatius Aud and Mary his wife, Nancy Shirly
and Henny Shirly humbly shewith that Ignatius Shirly late of
St Mary's Co died on or about the 15th day of November in the
year 1809 intestate leaving the following children heirs at law
namely Richard, Joseph, John, Elizabeth, mary who intermarried
with Ignatius Aud one of the petitioners, Nancy and Henny the
said petitioners who are of the age of twenty one years and Ignatius
and Ann who are minors [description of land tracts owned by Ignatius
Shirley: "St Margaret" 200 acres, "No Shift"
50 acres, part of "Last Shift"]; Determiniation that
the land could not be divided without loss [value too low]. Mentions
the incumberance of the "widow's third". <the marks
of the following> Rich Shirly, Joseph shirley, John Shirley,
Eliza Shirley, Ign Aud for self and wife Mary, Ann Shirley, Henrietta
Shirley, Ignatius Shirley, Ann Shirley
1790 St Mary's Co census - 1m 16+, 4m under 16, 4f
1800 St Mary's Co census - Ignatius Shirley 01201 - 12201
- 00
1810 St Marys Co census - Ignatius Shirly 00110 - 00401
- 00
married Mary Norris on Nov 25, 1775 at St. Frances
Xavier/St. Inigoes Church in St Mary's Co Maryland
1781 Will of John Norris, Jr., SMC, 2/5/1781-4/24/1781.
Son-in-law: Ignatius Shirley, 50 acres of part of "Last
Shift"; a negro boy named Philip; one bed and bedstead;
cord and hide; the furniture that I sleep in; one desk and all
that's in it; one case of bottles; and all of my shoemaker's
tools. To: Thomas Norris, son of Clement Norris, a negro woman
named Agnes. Brother: Stephen Norris, one young sorrel mare,
one cow and one yearling. Son-in-law: Robert Shirley, one young
horse colt; one bed and furniture; cord and hide. Brother: Stephen
Norris, my riding saddle. To: Robert Shirley, Ignatius Shirley,
and Thomas Norris (of Clement) the balance of my estate. Exec.:
Son-in-law, Ignatius Shirley. Wit.: Stephen Gough, Ignatius Greenwell,
Bennet Norris.
About this family:
Shirley News Apr/May 1990 - "Among old letters and
photos given to me by my paternal grandmother is a dagurerreotpe
of her paternal grandmother, Henrietta Warthon, nee Shirley.
A letter dated in 1852, telling great grandfather of Henriettas'
death, once contained a lock of her hair. It was red, like grandmother's.
She is buried in the Old Mountain Cemetery near Mount aint Mary's
College, Emmitsburg Frederick Co MD. her tombstone bears the
informatin that Henrietta was born in St Mary's Co MD that he
was 66 when he died an that she was the mother of three sons
and one daughter. In the same cemetery are buried her brother
John Shirley who died in 1863 and a Richard Shirley, possibly
John's son who was buried March 6 1822. In addition to the brother,
Henrietta had at least three sisters, one of whom Elizabeth was
Mrs John Dabelstein. The others were Sisters Mary Clare and Mary
Magdalen Shirley nuns trained in their vocation by Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton. Clare died in 1844 and is buried in the cemetery at
St Joseph's Provincial House, Emmitsburg. Magdalen Ann Shirley
was born about 1801 and died in the 1870s buried in New York.
Growing up I often heard my grandmother and her sister grandaunt
Ida Kephart refer to their grandaunt "Betsy Dabelstein"
. She and John Dabelstein were married at St John the Evangelist
Catholic Church Frederick City in 1821. According to Aunt Ida,
John Dabelstein became a judge in Cumberland MD. In a letter
dated in the 1850s-60s reference is made to Lizzie Shirley's
brother "Nace" who went to New Jersey fathered three
children and died "without his poor mother knowing if he
were in his church or not." - letter from Ed Duggan to the
Shirley Association in 1990 (See St Mary's Co)
children:
2(i). Richard Shirley - A Richard Shirley was listed
in 1794 St Mary's militia records. Supposedly, he was
the Richard Shirley who died Mar 6, 1822 and buried in Frederick
Co MD according to descendants of his sister Henrietta.
2(ii). Joseph Shirley - born St Mary's Co MD. Named
as one of the heirs at law, children of Ignatius Shirley in 1810,
second eldest son; moved to Washington Co MD by 1820; His estate
was probated May 8 1822 in Washington Co.
1820 Washington Co MD census - Joseph Shirley 200010 -
20010 (born 1775 to 1794)
married Elizabeth Bartol on 22 Feb 1813 in Harford Co MD;
She is living in Washington Co MD in 1850 census, age 56, born
PA. Also in the 1860 census.
children:
3(i). Elizabeth Shirley - born 22 Jan 1820; christened
21 May 1820 at St Mary's Catholic Church, Hagerstown, Washington
Co MD. Living with her widowed mother in 1850 census of Washington
Co MD, age 26
21 May 1820 Elizabeth Shirley baptized to Joseph and Elizabeth
Shirley born 22 jan 1820; Catherine Justis as sponsor; mother's
maiden name is Bartol St Marys Catholic Church - Hagerstown Maryland
1818-1900
3(ii). George Shirley - named as a minor child in the
1822 estate documents of his deceased father Joseph Shirley.
His estate was probated Sept 28, 1828 in Washington Co MD.
30 Mar 1824 p 176; Guardianship of Elizabeth Shirley, George
Shirley, Ignatius Shirley, Joseph Shirley and Marian Shirley
granted to William G. Drury; surety: Ignatius Drury and John
Harry. Washington Co MD Guardianships 1786-1834
3(iii). Ignatius Shirley - named as a minor child in
the 1822 estate documents of his deceased father Joseph Shirley.
Untraced after this date (see research
below this lineage about an intriguing Ignatius Shirley)
30 Mar 1824 p 176; Guardianship of Elizabeth Shirley, George
Shirley, Ignatius Shirley, Joseph Shirley and Marian Shirley
granted to William G. Drury; surety: Ignatius Drury and John
Harry. Washington Co MD Guardianships 1786-1834
3(iv). Joseph Shirley - born 21 Mar 1822; christened
23 Apr 1822 at St Mary's Catholic Church, Hagerstown, Washington
Co MD; named as a minor child in the 1822 estate documents of
his deceased father Joseph Shirley. Living with his widowed mother
in 1850 census of Washington Co MD, age 26; Living in Washington
Co MD in 1860 census with no children, occupation: barber.
23 Apr 1822 Joseph Shirley baptized to Joseph and Elizabeth
Shirley born 21 Mar 1822; Anna Condon as sponsor; mother's maiden
name is Bartell. St Marys Catholic Church - Hagerstown Maryland
1818-1900
30 Mar 1824 p 176; Guardianship of Elizabeth Shirley, George
Shirley, Ignatius Shirley, Joseph Shirley and Marian Shirley
granted to William G. Drury; surety: Ignatius Drury and John
Harry. Washington Co MD Guardianships 1786-1834
3(v). Marian Shirley - named as a minor child in the
1822 estate documents of his deceased father Joseph Shirley.
Mary Ann Shirley married John A. Davis June 3 1834 in Washington
Co MD
30 Mar 1824 p 176; Guardianship of Elizabeth Shirley, George
Shirley, Ignatius Shirley, Joseph Shirley and Marian Shirley
granted to William G. Drury; surety: Ignatius Drury and John
Harry. Washington Co MD Guardianships 1786-1834
2(iii). John Shirley - According to descendants of
sister Henrietta, this particular John Shirley died in 1863 and
was buried at Old Mountain Cemetery near Mount aint Mary's College,
Emmitsburg Frederick Co. John Shirley who appears regularly in
Frederick Co census was born about 1780-90 and apparently had
no wife or family.
2(iv). Elizabeth Shirley - according to descendants
of her sister Henrietta, she married John Dabelstein at St John's
Catholic Church, Frederick Co., MD;
2(v). Mary Shirley. Born say 1785 in Maryland. She
married Ignatius Aud, son of John Aud at the Catholic Church
on December 19, 1805 in St Mary's County. Mary Shirley apparently
died prior to 1821 when her husband married 2nd Ann Louise Watt.
2(vi). Nancy Shirley - possibly Catholic nun, sister
Mary Clare who is said to have died 1844 and buried in the cemetery
at St Joseph's Provincial House, Emmitsburg
2(vii). Henrietta Shirley - born 1795 (1850 census);
according to descendants, she was born in St Mary's Co MD and
married John Warthon on 20 Jan 1817 in Frederick MD; John died
June 1825; She is living with her brother John Shirley in the
household of James Hickey, professor of drawing in 1850; She
died before 1852 in Frederick Co MD, age 66 and buried at Old
Mountain Cemetery near Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg;
"Among old letters and photos given to me by my paternal
grandmother is a dagurerreotpe of her paternal grandmother, Henrietta
Warthon, nee Shirley. A letter dated in 1852, telling great grandfather
of Henriettas' death, once contained a lock of her hair. It was
red, like grandmother's. She is buried in the Old Mountain Cemetery
near Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg Frederick Co MD.
her tombstone bears the informatin that Henrietta was born in
St Mary's Co MD that he was 66 when he died an that she was the
mother of three sons and one daughter..."
2(viii). Ignatius Shirley - Possibly the person who
appeared in Berkeley Co VA (later WV) in 1820, married. Untraced
afterward.
1820 Berkeley Co VA Census Ignatious Shurley 000010 - 10100
(born about 1775 - 1794)
In a letter dated in the 1850s-60s reference is made to
Lizzie Shirley's brother "Nace" who went to New Jersey
fathered three children and died "without his poor mother
knowing if he were in his church or not."
There is an intriguing death document that might point
to this family. Charles Shirley born 1851 in New York City to
Ignatius Shirley and Susan Clark. He died 15 January 1907. Lived
243 W. 66th Street NYC. The following John/George/Ignatius
born 1821 cannot be Ignatius Jr since Sr died in 1807
1850 NYC Census
John Shirley M 29 Maryland, occ: tailor
Susan Shirley F 25 New York
Emeline Shirley F 5 New York
George Shirley M 2 New York
Jeremiah Clark M 53 New Jersey
1860 NYC Census (skipped?)
1870 NYC Census
Susan Shirley 42
George Shirley 44 b NYC
Charles Shirley 19
1880 NYC Census
Charles Shirley 29 b NYC (married Isabel Thompson 1877
in NYC, parents: Ignatius Shirley, Susan Clark, died 1907, not
found yet in 1900 census)
Maggie Shirley 22 (she died 1926 in Brooklyn)
Florence Shirley 2
Susan Shirley 53 widowed born Maryland (She died 1886 in Manhattan
born NYC, dau of JH and Emily Clark, buried New York Cemetery
which is now Maple Grove Park, Hackensack Bergen Co NJ )
2(ix). Ann Shirley - born about 1801; Catholic nun
named Magdalina Shirley working as the Assistant Principal sister
at the Orphan Asylum in New York City in 1860 census, age 59
(b MD); Supposedly died in New York in the 1870s (Note: An
Ann M. Shirley is also listed as a teacher in the NY Orphan Asylum
in 1860, age 40 b Ireland - likely a coincidence)
The following Shirley family are clearly descended from
the above family
1. Robert Shirley - Served in the Maryland regiment
in the Revolutionary War. He died 20 July 1782. Clearly related
to the above Shirley families, but this Robert Shirley is apparently
too young to be the Robert Shirley identified in the 1747 will
of his father Richard Shirley Jr of St Mary's Co MD.
1780-1782 Robert Shirley, Private, served in the same companies
with Bennett and William Shirley. Robert enlisted on August 1,
1780 and died July 20, 1782. Robert received 124 shillings and
40 pence for his service. (Commissioner of Army Accounts, Pay
Accounts, No. 1, 1780-84, f 118). Revolutionary War Records
1. George Shirley - Served in the Maryland regiment
in the Revolutionary War. He died 24 Aug 1778. Clearly related
to the above Shirley families. It doesn't seem likely he is the
same George Shirley who was named in his father Richard Shirley
Sr's 1737 will.
1778 George Shirley on May 31, 1778 enlisted from St. Mary's
County for 9 months as a Private, in the Third Regiment, Maryland.
He served approximately 3 months until August 24, 1778 when he
was listed as discharged with entry "Died". (Revolutionary
War Muster Roll, 1776-80, f 201; Archives of MD, American Revolution
1775-1783, Volume 18, f 164 & 329). Revolutionary War Records
1778 George Shirley, Private, died Aug 24, 1778, 3rd Maryland
line. Return of Substitutes, Drafts, and Vagrants June 10, 1778
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Richard Shurley
