Shirleys of
Churchill, Sarsden, and Kingham Oxfordshire
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Thomas Sherley husbandman of Churchill Parish, Oxfordshire. His will was probated in 1585.

1585 Will of Thomas Sherleye, husbandman of Churchill - To be buried in the churchyard of Churchill. To Brasnose College in Oxford. To Robert my son. To Anne Cooke, To John Sherlie. To Joan Sherlie daughter unto Henrie Sherlie. To my daughter Elizabeth Sherlie. Remainder to Thomas Sherlie my son. William Beard, Robert Gray are overseers. - W. 187.249; 58/1/57

married _______ not named in the 1585 will of her husband Thomas Sherley

Children:

1(i). Robert Sherley - named in the will of his father in 1585

1(ii). Elizabeth Sherley - named in the will of her father in 1585

1(iii). Thomas Sherley - husbandman of Churchill Parish, Oxfordshire; named in the will of his father in 1585; residual legatee of his father. His will was probated in 1607

1607 Will of Thomas Shurley, husbandman of Churchill , - To be buried in the churchyard of Churchill. To Thomas, Ann, Robert, Henry, John, Elizabeth and Alice Shirley my sons and daughters money at age 21. To wife Elizabeth. To Elizabeth Sessions wife of John Sessions the elder. Overseers: Thomas Beard, Maurice Kyrkham, Henry Davis - I 193.261; 300/1/8

married Elizabeth ________ named in the will of her husband in 1607

Children:

2(i). Thomas Sherley - named in father's 1607 will

2(ii). Ann Sherley - named in father's 1607 will

3(iii). Robert Sherley - named in father's 1607 will

3(iv). Henry Sherley - named in father's 1607 will

3(v). John Sherley - named in father's 1607 will

3(vi). Elizabeth Sherley - named in father's 1607 will

3(vii). Alice Sherley - named in father's 1607 will

Thomas Sherley Senior, husbandman of Churchill Parish, Oxfordshire. He was taxed in Churchill for his lands in 1641. He and his son Thomas Jr signed the Protestant Protestation Oath in 1641. His will was probated in 1661

1661 Will of Thomas Shurlie, sen. Husbandman of Churchill and Inventory - buried in the churchyard in the parish of Churchill. To William Shurlie my second son 3L4s. To Robert Shurlie my youngest son 3L10s. To Marie Shurlie my youngest daughter 5L. To Jane Shurlie 20s. To my [ ] Thomas Smith my daughter Elizabeth [ ] 4L. To my other children equally. To Thomas Shurlie my son Thomas his son the sum of 20s. to my daughter Ann Skaye her seven children 20s. Rest of my goods moveable to son in law Robert Skay appt executor. <mark> Thomas Shurlie. Wit: William Sessions, Robert x Shurlie - W.I. 61/2/6

married _______ Not named in her husband's 1661 will

Children:

(ii). William Shurlie - named in 1661 will of his father as the 2nd son

(iii). Ann Shurlie - named in 1661 will of her father. She married Robert Skay

(iv). Robert Shurlie - named in 1661 will of his father as the youngest son

(v). Marie Shurlie - named in 1661 will of her father as the youngest daughter

(vi). Thomas Sherley Jr - he was named in his father's 1661 will. He signed the Protestant Protestation Oath in 1641 with his father. He was taxed for 3 hearths in Churchill Parish in 1665.

married _______

Children:

(i). Thomas Sherley - named as son of Thomas Sherley in his grandfather Thomas Sherley the elder of Churchill in his 1661 will. His will was probated in Churchill in 1736

1736 Will of Thomas Shirley, yeoman of Churchill. - buried at executrix discretion. To Elizabeth Bouller daughter of Henry Boulter of Churchill 5L provided she pleases her father and mother in marrying. To kinswoman Sarah Boulter the remainder of goods and chattles <mark> Thomas Shirley Wit: Thomas Hunt, Robert Haney, Thomas Watts - W. 95.128; 63/4/5/



1631 April 2 Jane to Thomas Shurley
1633 May 5 Mary Shurley the daughter of Thomas Shurley and Rebecca Tappan, the daughter of John Tappan and Annie Hiett the dau of Thomas Hiett were baptized the 5th day of May in the year of our Lorde God 1633. (Note: PCC will: 1651 John Tappan of Churchill Yeoman, sons: Benj, Clement, John, Richard; daus: Rebecca, Eliz, Ann, Jane)
1636 May 1 Robert to Thomas Shurley
1640 March 14 Eliz. to Thomas Shurley
1644 Sept 15 Sara to Thomas Shurley
1649 May 31 Anne to Thomas Shurley
1650 January 11 Thomas to Thomas Shurley

See Sarsden parish records for earlier Shirleys in that parish

______ Shirley - father of the two siblings, next

Children:

1(i). Ann Sherley, spinster of Sarsden; She was named as sister of John Sherley of Sarsden in his 1714 will (written in 1698). She was buried at Sarsden in 1700; Her will was probated at Sarsden in 1700

1700 Will of Ann Sherly, spinster of Sarsden, [illegible] to brother John Sherley. To children of my brother John Sherley... - W.I. 205.78; 150/2/4

1(ii). John Sherley, Senior yeoman of Sarsden. He was buried at Sarsden in 1713; His will was probated in 1714

1714.Will of John Sherley, yeoman of Sarsden, Dated 1698. To wife Sarah Sherley land in possession of Elizabeth Hall now in my possession. Leases granted unto me by Sir William Walter 19 years for lives of wife Sarah and John and Robert Darby. To sister Ann Shirley the elder of Sarsden spinster. Son John Sherley, Daughter Ann Shirley. Executors: John Moderoft, Giles Moderoft, George Moderoft. - W. 206.263; 150/4/5

married Sarah ______ named in the 1714 will of her husband John Sherley of Sarsden; She was buried at Sarsden in 1727, widow

Children:

2(i). Ann Shirley - named in the 1714 will of her father John Sherley of Sarsden; She likely married William Hasted of Chipping Norton Oxon in 1721 (note: an Ann Shirley also married a Robert Warren at Sarsden in 1717)

1721 Anne Shirly of Sarsden Oxon to Wm Hasted of Chipping Norton Oxon

2(ii). John Shirley yeoman of Sarsden, Parish Oxfordshire; He was named in the 1714 will of his father John Sherley of Sarsden, yeoman; He was buried at Sarsden in 1742; His will was probated in 1743

1743 Will of John Shirley, yeoman of Sarsden - To my wife Althalia Shirley during her life all my leashold messuages etc in Sarsden, and after my decease of said wife to my son Thomas Shirley for all the remainder of the several termes and 50L, all corn and grain and cattle. All residue to wife Attalia Shirley and appoint executrix <mark> John Shirley. Wit Joseph Ellis, John Sheperd, Thomas Bulley - W. 151/4/37

married Althalia ______. She was buried at Sarsden in 1759

Children:

3(i). Thomas Shirley - he inherited his father's leasehold property in Sarsden in 1743 will

Possibly married at Kingham

1752 Thos Shirley of Kingham Oxon to Jane Mason of Kingham Oxon

Thomas Shurley yeoman formerly of Sarsden but later lived and died in Kingham Parish, Oxfordshire. His will was probated in 1794 at Kingham.

1794 Will of Thomas Shurley, yeoman of Kingham, formerly of Sarsden page 2 - To Ann my wife 1/3 part of the annual income of my estate in parish of Kingham formerly in possession of Richard Dodge of Dailsford Worc during natural life. and 1/3 money etc. After her decease then said part unto my 2 sons herin named. To my 2 beloved sons Thomas Shirley and John Shirley remaining 2/3 of estate etc. if son Thomas Shirley or John Shirley die before age 21 shares go to survivor. appoint Revd Arthur Saunder rector of Sarsden and Wm Jackson yeo of Churchill to be executors. <s> Thomas Shirley Wit: James Hunt, Jno Hewitt, Mary Hunt - W. 218.146; 153/2/12

married Ann Smith on 2 February 1778 at Sarsden Oxfordshire; She was named in the 1794 will of her husband Thomas Sherley. She married 2nd Thos Andrews widower of Churchill Oxon in 1794.

1778 Thos Shurley of Sarsden Oxon to Ann Smith of Sardsen Oxon

children:

1(i). Thomas Shirley born about 1779, age 62 in 1841 census; He was named in the 1794 will of his father

married Ann Bernen on 14 December 1802 at Walcot St Swithin Somerset

14 Dec 1802 Thomas Shirley of Kingham Oxon bachelor married Ann Bernen, spinster at Walcot St Swithin Somerset

children:

2(i). Thomas Shirley baptised 1 October 1803 at Kingham Oxfordshire, son of Thomas and Anne Shirley, likely died young

2(ii). Anne Shirley baptised 16 April 1805 at Kingham Oxfordshire, daughter of Thomas and Anne Shirley

2(iii). Mary Shirley baptised 19 April 1808 at Kingham Oxfordshire, daughter of Thomas and Anne Shirley, likely died young

2(iv). Thomas Shirley baptised 8 July 1810 at Kingham Oxfordshire, son of Thomas and Anne Shirley

2(v). Joseph Shirley baptised 10 January 1812 at Kingham Oxfordshire, son of Thomas and Anne Shirley

2(vi). Mary Shirley baptised 29 March 1812 at Kingham Oxfordshire, daughter of Thomas and Anne Shirleyy

1(ii). John Shurley born about 1781, yeoman of Kingham Parish, Oxfordshire, age 60 in 1841 census; He was named in the 1794 will of his father; His will was probated in 1849 at Kingham.

1824 Lease of land in Kingham from Rev.Charles Baxter of Sarsden, by James Andrews of Kingham and John Shurley. 18 acres of arable, pasture and meadow land. Consideration- £25. Date 26/Jan/1824 - Oxfordshire Record Office Reference PAR230/10/D/1

1849 Will of John Shurley, yeoman of Kingham page 2 - all my freehold, messuage etc situate at Kingham now in my own occupation to the use of my son John Shurley, also all household goods etc. To daughter Mary Ann Marnes 30L To daughter Elizabeth Shurley 30L To son James Shurley 40L. To daughter Charlotte Shurley 30L To daughter Susanna Shurley 30L. Appoint son John Shurley executor. <s> John Shurley Wit: Thomas Breman, Kingham farmer, Geo F Tilsley solicitor of Chipping Norton - W. Aff. 226.440; 276/1/22

married Elizabeth ________ She was not named in her husband's 1849 will, but identified in 1841 census, age 50

This lineage apparently died out in the male Shirley line, legitimate or illigitimate

Children:

2(i). Mary Ann Shurley born about 1812, age 29 and living in her parent's 1841 census household, surname Marnes. She was named in her father's 1849 will, identified with surname Marnes

2(ii). John Shurley born about 1814, age 37 in 1851 census; He was named executor of his father's 1849 will; He was unmarried living with brother Claudius in Kingham in 1861

2(iii). Claudius Shurley - born about 1815, age 36 in 1851 census; He was omitted in father's will, living with brother John Shurley in 1851 census. He was unmarried and farmer of 22 acres in Kingham in 1861 census

2(iv). Elizabeth Shurley - named in her father's 1849 will. Not found in 1841 census household.

2(v). James Shurley born about 1820, age 21 in parent's 1841 census household; He was named in his father's 1849 will. He was age 30 and farming 4 acres of land in Kingham in 1851 census, and again in 1861. He was widowed, age 49, living in Kingham Oxon in the 1871 census, again no children.

married Hannah ______; She was born in Chadlington Oxon according to 1851 census

no children enumerated in the family's census households

2(vi). Charlotte Shurley born about 1824, age 17 in parent's 1841 census household; She was named in her father's 1849 will. She was unmarried and living with brother Claudius in 1861 census. Age 66 in 1891 census, unmarried and living at Kigham

3(i). Joseph Shirley child born out of wedlock, living with mother in 1861 census, still unmarried and living with mother at Kingham in 1871 census, the same 20 years later in 1891, he age 47 his mother Charlotte age 66.

2(vii). Susanna Shurley born about 1830, age 11 in parent's 1841 census household; She was named in her father's 1849 will.

 


Churchill Parish (next to Sarsden, Kingham, and Chipping Norton)

Marriage Bond Index

1708 Sarah Shirley of Churchill Oxon to Henry Bolter of Churchill Oxon
1794 Ann Shirley wid of Kingham Oxon to Thos Andrews widr of Churchill Oxon

Churchill Parish Register

1631 April 2 Jane to Thomas Shurley
1633 May 5 Mary Shurley the daughter of Thomas Shurley and Rebecca Tappan, the daughter of John Tappan and Annie Hiett the dau of Thomas Hiett were baptized the 5th day of May in the year of our Lorde God 1633.
1636 May 1 Robert to Thomas Shurley
1640 March 14 Eliz. to Thomas Shurley
1644 Sept 15 Sara to Thomas Shurley
1649 May 31 Anne to Thomas Shurley
1650 January 11 Thomas to Thomas Shurley

1643 July 26 Ann wife of Thomas Sherley buried
1660 July 14 Thomas Sherley elder buried (bishop trans and register)
1724 Apr 4 Elizabeth wife of William Sherley buried
1736 Apr 18 Thomas Sherley buried

Sarsden Parish

Marriage Bonds

1703 Mary Shirley of Sarsden Oxon to Wm Bowles of Chipping Norton Oxon
1721 Anne Shirly of Sarsden Oxon to Wm Hasted of Chipping Norton Oxon
1778 Thos Shurley of Sarsden Oxon to Ann Smith of Sardsen Oxon

1625 Johannes Shirley married Margaretta Haule
1717 Ann Shirley married Robert Warren/Warden
1778 Thomas Shirley married Ann Smith

1657 Johannes Shirley buried
1668 Jane d/o Margaret Shirley buried
1678 Margarretta Shirley buried
1683 Eliza Shirley buried
1700 Ann Shirley buried
1713 Johannes Shirley Sr buried
1727 Sarah Shirley widow buried
1728 William Shirley buried
1742 John Shirley buried
1759 Athalia Shirley buried

23 Jul 1625 Baptism Elisabetha Shirley child of 0 Sarsden
22 Jul 1638 Baptism Johannes Sherley child of Johannes, Anna Sarsden
9 Jan 1644 Baptism Jana Shurley child of Joannis, Margarita Sarsden
18 Mar 1687 Baptism Ann Shirley child of Gulielmi, Elizab Sarsden
12 Dec 1690 Baptism Johannes Shurley child of Johann, Sar Sarsden
11 Jun 1691 Baptism Susanna Shurley child of Gulielmi, Elizab Sarsden
0 Sep 1695 Baptism Elizabeth Sherley child of Gul, Elizab Sarsden
7 May 1699 Baptism Gulielmus Shurly child of Gulielm, Elizab Sarsden
21 Aug 1707 Baptism Robertus Shurley child of Guliel, Eliz Sarsden
10 Sep 1720 Baptism Thomas Shirley child of John Sarsden
31 Dec 1722 Baptism Athaliah Shirley child of John Sarsden
1 May 1778 Baptism Thomas Shirley child of Thomas, Ann Sarsden
14 Nov 1779 Baptism John Shirley child of Thomas, Ann Sarsden

Sherly, Ann, spinster of Sarsden, 1700. W.I. 205.78; 150/2/4
[illegible] to brother John Sherley. To children of my brother John Sherley...

Sherley, Jn, yeoman of Sarsden, 1714. W. 206.263; 150/4/5
Dated 1698. To wife Sarah Sherley land in possession of Elizabeth Hall now in my possession. Leases granted unto me by Sir William Walter 19 years for lives of wife Sarah and John and Robert Darby. To sister Ann Shirley the elder of Sarsden spinster. Son John Sherley, Daughter Ann Shirley. Executors: John Moderoft, Giles Moderoft, George Moderoft.

1743 Will of John Shirley, yeoman of Sarsden - To my wife Althalia Shirley during her life all my leashold messuages etc in Sarsden, and after my decease of said wife to my son Thomas Shirley for aall the remainder of the several termes and 50L, all corn and grain and cattle. All residue to wife Attalia Shirley and appoint executrix <mark> John Shirley. Wit Joseph Ellis, John Sheperd, Thomas Bulley - W. 151/4/37

1794 Will of Thomas Shurley, yeoman of Kingham, formerly of Sarsden page 2 - To Ann my wife 1/3 part of the annual income of my estate in parish of Kingham formerly in possession of Richard Dodge of Dailsford Worc during natural life. and 1/3 money etc. After her decease then said part unto my 2 sons herin named. To my 2 beloved sons Thomas Shirley and John Shirley remaining 2/3 of estate etc. if son Thomas Shirley or John Shirley die before age 21 shares go to survivor. appoint Revd Arthur Saunder rector of Sarsden and Wm Jackson yeo of Churchill to be executors. <s> Thomas Shirley Wit: James Hunt, Jno Hewitt, Mary Hunt - W. 218.146; 153/2/12

Kingham

1841 Census

Thomas Shurley M 62 Oxfordshire

John Shurley M 60-64 Oxfordshire
Elizabeth Shurley F 50-54
John Shurley M 27-31 Oxfordshire
Claudiaus Shurley M 25-29 Oxfordshire
James Shurley M 21-25 Oxfordshire
Charlott Shurley M 17-21 Oxfordshire
Susan Shurley F 11 Oxfordshire
Mary Marnes F 29-33 Oxfordshire

Marriage Bonds

1752 Thos Shirley of Kingham Oxon to Jane Mason of Kingham Oxon
1794 Ann Shirley wid of Kingham Oxon to Thos Andrews widr of Churchill Oxon

1726 Robt Shirley of Baynton Oxon to Sarah Robins of Kingham Oxon

1 Oct 1803 Baptism Thomas Shirley child of Thomas, Anne Kingham
16 Apr 1805 Baptism Anne Shirley child of Thomas, Anne Kingham
19 Apr 1808 Baptism Mary Shirley child of Thos, Anne Kingham
8 Jul 1810 Baptism Thomas Shurley child of Thomas, Anna Kingham
10 Nov 1811 Baptism Mary Shirley child of John, Elizth Kingham
10 Jan 1812 Baptism Joseph Shirley child of Thomas, Anne Kingham
29 Mar 1812 Baptism Mary Shirley child of Thomas, Anne Kingham

   


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