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4(i). John Shirley
of Coolcullen, county Kilkenny born 1817, eldest son of Paul Shirley
(source: 1841 marriage agreement) Listed as "Jr"
in 1851 Grffiths Valuation holding land at Coolcullen, Mothel
Parish, Kilkenny; taxed for 36 acres in Coolcullen in 1876; He
died 25 April 1892 age 75. His executor was John Shirley of Paisley
Scotland, an inland revenue officer
1841 May 10 - Deed Registry; Book 10 No: 99 - To the register
appointed by Act of Parliament for Registering deeds leases and
so forth - A memorial of an indented deed of marriage settlement
bearing date the thirty first day of August one thousand eight
hundred and forty and made between Paul Shirley of Clowe Water
in the county of Carlow farmer of the first part Robert Jackson
of Coolcullen in the Co of Kilkenny farmer of the second part
John Shirley of Coolcullen in the co of Kilkenny farmer eldest
son of said Paul Shirley aforesaid of the third part Jane
Jackson daughter of the said Robert Jackson of the fourth part
and Robert Jackson junior and Francis Shirley farmers both of
Coolcullen trustees for the purposes therein mentioned of the
firth part Reciting that by Lease dated the second of April one
thousand seven hundrd and Sixty six John Shirley for the [?cousons]
therein mentioned demised to Thomas Shirley the lands of Belmount
contaning one hundred and fifty acres then in the possession
of Thomas Shirley situate in the Barony of Fassadineen and co
of Kilkenny To hold for the lives therein mentioned with a covenant
for peerpetual renewal at the yearly rent therein mentioned and
reciting that a renewal of this lease was made to John Shirley
trustee for and on behalf of his nephews Thomas Shirley and John
Shirley and reciting a partition of said lands between said Thomas
and John Shirley and Reciting that John Shirley demised to Edmund
Butler thirteen acres two roods and twenty two perches of said
lands of Belmount aforesaid and also another tract of said lands
called the Big Meadow and Brownfield containing eight acres one
rood and eleven perches To Hold for the years and life therein
mentioned at the rent therein mentioned the title to said lands
being now legally vested in the said Paul Shirley party thereto
and Reciting that the said Paul Shirley also held part of the
lands of Coolcullen containing thirty forur acres as tenant under
Lord Viscount Frankford de Mountmoracy at the yearly rent and
rent charge of sixteen shillings and 3/4 per acre and also held
another part of the said lands of Coolcullen called the Glebe
Lands containing six acres as yearly tenant to the Revd John
Robinson at the yearly of one pound five shillings per acre and
also of a quantity of stock and setforth in a schedule to said
deed annexed and Reciting that a Marriage took place between
said John Shirley and Jane Jackson that it was agreed on the
treaty of same that all the lands of Bellmount which the said
Paul Shirley was in possession of and was legally or equitably
entitled to should upon the demise of said Paul Shirley become
the absolute property of the said John Shirley his said son,
said Paul Shirley reserving to himself a life use of said aforesaid
lands of Belmount and that said John Shirley was at once to enter
into possession of said lands of Coolcullen held from Lord Frankfort
and the Revd Mr Robinson and have possession of the stock before
mentioned and Reciting that two hundred pounds of the portion
of said Jane Jackson should be paid to said John Shirley and
that Reciting that a settlement or provision by way of annuity
or yearly rent charge of twenty pounds yearly was secured to
sd Jane Jackson upon certin events therein mentioned and chargeable
on all said lands herein before mentioned until her said portion
of two hundred pounds was paid off and discharged which deed
contained a covenant for further assurance on the part of said
Paul Shirley to said John Shirley to more effectually asssure
said lands and stock and on the part of said John Shirley to
the trustees and othe rclauses and covenants and which deed and
this Memorial thereof are respectively witnessed by Michael Stedmond
and Patt Comerford both of Coolcullen in the co of Kilkenny farmers
- Paul Shirley <seal> Robert Jackson <seal> John
Shirley <seal> Jane Jackson <seal> Robert Jackson
<seal> [statement by witnesses attesting to signatures]
Sworn before me in the City of kilkenny this 26th day of April
1841....[thirteen sheets]\
1892 April 23 Will of John Shirley of Coolcullen farmer
- I appoint John Shirley my son and Thomas Shirley my son to
be my executors and I direct that all my just debts and funeral
and tetamentary expenses shall be paid as soon as possible after
my decease. I hereby give and bequeath unto my son Frank Shirley
all my farm at Coolcullen together will all houses cattle and
goods of whatsoever kind I am possessed and I also bequeath and
give unto the same said Frank Shirley all those lands in Coone
at present in my possession under fee simple with this provision
that if my said Frank Shirley leave behins no real issue to inherit
the lands of Coone, those heretofore said lands shall upon the
decease of my son Frank Shirley become the inheritance of Paul
the son of my son Robert Shirley or failing him to the next male
heir of the said Robert Shirley <seal> John Shirley. Wit:
Benjamin Senior clk, Robert Shirley
married Jane Jackson in 1840. Her marriage settlement
was registered in Dublin on 10 May 1841; She died Oct 12, 1868,
age 52
Oct 12, 1868 Jane Shirley, farmers wife, died age 52 years,
chronic bronchitis for 3 months. John Shirley present at death.
Erected by John Shirley
Coolcullen
In memory of
His beloved wife
Who departed this life
Aged 52 years
children:
5(i). Paul Shirley born about 1842. Eldest son
of John Shirley of Coolcullen and Jane Jackson. He was a land
revenue officer. He died 6 February 1873, age 31 and was buried
at Clody Cemetery, Cloydagh Parish, Co Carlow
[Erected by John Shirley
Coolcullen
In memory of]
His eldest son
Land Revenue Officer
Who departed this life
5(ii). Robert Shirley born 1843; He is living
at Coolcullen Mothel Parish, Kilkenny in 1884 (directory and
1901 (census); His son Paul Shirley is named in the will of his
father John Shirley in 1892; Enumerated at Coolcullen, Mothell
co Kilkenny in 1911 census, age 67; Religion: Church of Ireland,
occupation: farmer; married for 41 years, 12 of 16 children alive
at that time; He died 2 Aug 1918; Church of Ireland.
1918 August 29 - Registration District of Castlecomer -
Death of Robert Shirley of Coolcullen married, age 75 (78?),
farmer. Informant: Herbert Shirley of Coolcullen, son present
at death
married Euphemia Shirley Kavanagh on 29 August 1869
at Queen's County, Identified as spouse of Robert Shirley in
the family's 1901 and 1911 censuses, age 58, married 41 years,
12 of 16 children alive in 1911; name identified in birth record
for son Paul; Euphemia Kavanagh in birth record of dau Jane.
1869 Aug 29 - Athy Registration District - Marriage at
Rathaspeck Parish, Queens County between Robert Shirley full
age bachelor farmer of Coolcullen parish of Mothell, son of John
Shirley farmer and Phebe Kavanagh, under 21, spinster of Dronanna
parish of Rathapeck daughter of James Kavanagh farmer; Witnessed
by John Kavanagh and John Shirley
children
6(i). Jane (Jennie) Shirley born 20 Dec 1869
(also shows 25 Nov 1870) at Castlecomer, Kilkenny; married Richard
Gillespie
6(ii). James Shirley born 16 Jul 1874 at Castlecomer,
Kilkenny (his daughter in law, Sadie, gave me the photos below),
Enumerated at Powerstown Townlands, Co Carlow in 1901 census,
age 26, Religion: Ch of Ireland; Occupation Farmer. His widowed
great aunt Anne (Shirley) Colclough lived with James Shirley
and family in both 1901 and 1911 census households. He was enumerated
at Leagh (or Ballybeg) Townlands Co Carlow in 1911, age 36, farmer,
married 10 years, 2 children (of 2) alive
married Caroline Sarah Collier about 1900/1. She was
born about 1875 Co Carlow, age 26 in 1901 census; Religion: Church
of Ireland. She was the sister of Sophia Scanlon (nee Collier).
She died in 1947
children:
7(i). Robert F. Shirley born about 1902, age 9 in 1911
census household
7(ii). George C. Shirley born about 1903, age 8 in
1911 census household
6(iii). Paul Shirley born 28 May 1876 at Coolcullen,
Kilkenny; He was named as alternate heir male in the 1892 will
of his grandfather John Shirley of Coolcullen.
6(iv) Robert Francis Shirley born 30 Dec 1877 at Coolcullen,
Kilkenny, age 23 in family 1901 census; He was a theology student
at Trinity College Dublin at the time.
6(v). John "Jack" Shirley born 16 Nov 1879
at Castlecomer, Kilkenny, age 21 in family 1901 census; Kilkenny.
He lived in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. Died on 19 December
1958, age 79 (death record lists parents and spouse) Shirleys of Vancouver Canada
Name: John Shirley
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 04 Aug 1915
Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Age: 34
Birth Year (Estimated): 1881
Birthplace: County Killkenny, Ireland
Marital Status: Bachelor
Father's Name: Robert Shirley
Mother's Name: Euphemia Kavanagh
Spouse's Name: Eva Florence Smith
Spouse's Age: 24
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1891
Spouse's Birthplace: London, England
Spouse's Marital Status: Spinster
Spouse's Father's Name: Henry Smith
Spouse's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Burgess
married Eva Florence Smith on 4 August 1915 at Vancouver
British Columbia Canada. She was born about 1891, daughter of
Henry Smith and Elizabeth Burgess
children:
7(i). Eileen Shirley married __Proctor
7(ii). Beth E Shirley married __Edge
7(iii). Norah F Shirley married __Davis
7(iv) Robert H. Shirley
7(v). Henry A. Shirley
7(vi). Kenneth Shirley Jr
6(vi). Annesley Jackson Shirley born 1889, age 12 in
1901 census. He died without children.
Ansley Shirley
6(vii). Abraham Shirley born 1891, age 10 in 1901 census.
He died without children.
Abraham Shirley
6(viii). Herbert Shirley born 1892, age 9 in 1901 census.
He died without children.
Herbert Shirley and his bride
6(ix). Annie Sophie Shirley born 1894, age 7 in 1901
census. Married __Cobban
6(x) Euphemia Eileen Shirley born 1899, age 3 in 1901
census. Married Elliot
6(xi). Cis Shirley (from family sources) d.s.p.
6(xii). William Shirley He went to Australia (from
family sources, had a daughter Dorothy married __Shutte?)
6(xiii). Thomas Shirley (from family sources)
5(iii). James Shirley born about 1844 at Co Kilkenny;
He was enumerated at Rathmines, Dublin in 1911 census, Religion:
Irish Church; Occupation: Druggist; Married for 20 years, 3 of
3 children alive; He died 21 Dec 1922
married Catherine _______ about 1891 (married 20 years
in 1911 census) She was born about 1866 at Co Donegal, age 44
in 1911 census household; Religion: Irish Church
children:
6(i). Rev. Paul Shirley born about 1893 at Co
Dublin, age 18 in 1911 census household; He was attending school
in 1911 census; He died without children
6(ii). Charlotte Louise Shirley born about 1894 at
Co Dublin age 16 in 1911 census household; She was attending
school in 1911 census
6(iii). John Shirley born about 1894 at Co Dublin,
age 15 in 1911 census household; He was attending school in 1911
census; He died without children
5(iv). Francis (Frank) Shirley of Coolcullen, Kilkenny
born 1846; He inherited his father's farm at Coolcullen in 1892
as well as all his father's land at Coan county Kilkenny. He
was living at Coolcullen, Mothel Parish, Kilkenny in 1901 census,
farmer, widower; He died 22 February 1931, age 85; Buried at
Mothel Churchyard
1931 February 22 - Registration District of Castlecomer
- Death of Francis Shirley of Coolcullen, widower, age 85, farmer;
Informant: Paul Shirley of Coolcullen present at death
married Elizabeth Sitcliffe; she apparently died before
1901 census; her surname was identified in the birth record for
son Paul.
children:
6(i). Paul Shirley born 10 Sep 1875 Coolcullen, age
25 in family 1901 census; still single age 35 in 1911 census;
He was the informant for the 1931 death certificate of his father
Francis Shirley
married _______ after 1911
children:
7(i). John Shirley
married Betty Kingston (parents of Sophie and of Ivan Shirley).
6(ii). Jane (Jennie C.) Shirley born 15 Feb 1877 at
Castlecomer, Kilkenny, age 23 in family 1901 census
5(v). John Shirley of The Brow, Coolcullen born
about 1847 (age 75 at time of death). He was named co-executor
of his father's will in 1892. living with brother Francis in
1911 census; "superannuated", single, age 63
(not found in 1901 census); He died at Coolcullen Kilkenny on
22 November 1922, age 75. Buried at Mothel Churchyard
died without children.
1922 November 22 Castlecomer Registration District - Death
of John Shirley of Coolcullen bachelor age 75, excise officer;
Informant: Paul Shirley farmer of Coolcullen, nephew
1922 November 24 - Mothel Parish Burials - John Shirley,
age 75. The Brow, Coolcullen.
1924 August 23 Auckland New Zealand Probates C146955
ca. 1924-ca. 1924
I John Shirley , Inland Revenue Officer , residing at Number
fifty Panseyside Street , Paisley for the settlement of my affairs
, do hereby Assign Dispone and Convey to and in favor of my brothers
Francis Shirley , Farmer . of Coolcullen in the County of Kilkenny
Ireland and James Shirley Commerical Traveller residing at Number
. one Connaught Street Dublin and such other person or persons
as may hereafter be nominated by me or assumed into the Trust
hereby created and the acceptors and acceptor survivors and survivor
of them and the heir . of the survivor as Trustees and Trustee
for the ends . uses and purposes after mentioned ( the said Trustees
and their foresaids and their quorum being hereafter ? ? referred
to as my Trustees " ) All and Sundry the whole . Estate
Heritable and Movable Real and Personal which may belong to me
at the time of my decease , including there in all means and
estate over which I have powers of disposal by will or otherwise
, together with the writs Titles . and Vouchers thereof And I
nominate and appoint my Trustees to be my Executors and Executor
But these presents are granted in trust always for the ends uses
and purposes following viz : - ( First ) for payment of all my
just and lawful debts sick - bed and funeral expenses and also
of the expenses of every kind connected with the Execution of
the Trust hereby created ( Second ) for payment and fulfilment
of all such Legacies or Bequests Instructions or Directions as
I may leave bequeath or give by any Codicil hereto or by any
writing under my hand ( however informally executed or defective
) showing my wishes and intentions ( Third ) my Trustees shall
as soon after my death as possible make payment of the following
legacies to the persons aftermentioned viz : --
To my niece Jane Shirley daughter of my brother Robert
Shirley of Coolcullen aforesaid the sum of Two hundred pounds
sterling , and to my niece Jane Shirley daughter of my brother
the said Francis Shirley the sum of one . hundred pounds sterling
but expressly excluding the jis mariti and right of administration
of any husband or --- --- husbands either of my said two nieces
may marry ( Fourth ) my Trustees shall as soon after my death
as possible hand over my Gold presentation Watch and Gold Albert
to my nephew Paul Shirley son of the said Francis Shirley as
his own absolute property , and ( Fifth ) with regard to the
residue and remainder of my means and estate I direct my Trustees
to pay the the same one to my brother the said Robert Shirley
whom failing to his lawful children equally among them share
and share alike DECLARING that if any one or more of my residuary
legatees shall die before the period of vesting of their respective
shares leaving lawful issue such issue shall be entitled equally
among them to the share to which their parents would have been
entitled on survivance AND FURTHER DECLARING that in the event
of any one or more of my residuary legatees dying before the
said period of vesting without leaving lawful issue them the
share or shares of those deceasing so far as unpaid or not conveyed
shall fall to and be divided equally among the survivors and
survivor of them jointly with the lawful issue of any of them
who may have died leaving issue , such issue succeeding equally
among them to the share to which their parents would have been
entitled if in life DECLARIG also that the provisions hereinbefore
conceived or which may be conceived in any Codicil or other writing
by me in favor of or which may devolve upon females shall be
exclusive of the jirs marite and right of administration of any
husbands they may have married or may marry and shall not be
affectable for such husbands . debts or deeds or attachable by
the deligence and execution of such husband 's creditors AND
I hereby nominate and appoint my Trustees to be Tutors and Curators
or Tutor and Curator to all persons taking benefit under these
presents . who may be in pupillarity or minority and who may
not have any Tutors or Curators quad such benefit during their
respective pupillarities and minorities ; And I hereby confer
on my Trustees full power to sue and defend all actions connected
with the Trust Estate in any Court of Law ; To sell and dispose
of the whole or any part of the Trust 66 Estate either by public
roup or private bargain with or ? without advertisement and at
such price or prices as they . may determine : DECLARING that
my Trustees shall be entitled to continue undisturbed in their
own name so long as they may think fit all such investments as
I may have made notwithstanding that these investments may not
be such as they are hereby empowered to make and to accept or
pay for new ? or additional shares or stock or debentures to
which they may become entitled as holders of any of said investments
AND I revoke and recall all former deeds of Settlements made
by me at any time heretofore And I reserve my own liferent use
and enjoyment of my said Estate And I reserve power . at any
time to alter innovate or revoke these presents : AND I dispense
with the delivery hereof And I consent to Registration hereof
for preservation In Witness Whereof these presents written on
this and the two preceeding pages by Robert George Bowie clerk
to Alexander McAllister Writer in Paisley are subscribed by me
at Paisley on the twenty fifth day of December in the year Eighteen
hundred and ninety three before these witnesses the said Alexander
McAllister and Robert George Bowie : Declaring that this Testing
clause from and after the words " In witness whereof "
is written by John Candlish Sturrock Clerk to the said
5(vi). Thomas Shirley born about 1851 (age 58
at time of death). He was named co-executor of his father's
will in 1892. He died 29 July 1909, age 58; Buried at Mothel
Churchyard died without children.
5(vii). William Shirley born about 1848; He died 13
July 1933, age 85
married _________
children:
6(i). Thomas Shirley
married _________
children: (source: relatives)
7(i). Robert Shirley
7(ii). Julia Shirley married __Gatewood
7(iii). Mary Shirley
7(iv). Walter Shirley
6(ii). William Shirley died without children.
6(iii). Mary Shirley
5(iii). Henry Shirley He was buried at Cloydagh Parish
churchyard, Co Carlow died without children.
[Erected by John Shirley
Coolcullen
In memory of]
His youngest of eight sons
Who died young
Thanks to Ruth for sending the following
photos
1. Mothel Church,
Kilkenny
2. Tombstone
of John Shirley of Coolcullen, d. 1997, ae 80 and wife and
infants
3. Tombstone
of Robert Shirley second son of John Shirley of Coolcullen,
d 1918, ae 75, son Annelsely and wife Euphemia
4. Tombstone
of Thomas Shirley d 1909, and others [hard to read]
1849-50 Griffiths Valuation
Shirley, John, Jr.; Mothell; Coolcullen
Shirley, John, Jr.; Mothell; Coolcullen
Shirley, John, Sr.; Mothell; Coolcullen
Shirley, John, Sr.; Mothell; Coolcullen
Mothell Burials
118 John Shirley The Brow? Coolcullen 24 November 1922 age
75
197 Harriet Helen Shirley Ormault??? Storeyford Co. Kilkenny
22 February 1978 87
Mothell Baptisms
19 June 22 1883 born May 18 1883 Thomas Robert & Phoebe
Shirley Coolcullen Farmer
22 Sep 14 1884 born May 25 1884 Thomas Henry Robert & Phoebe
Shirley Coolcullen Farmer
27 April 18 1886 Blank Deborah Elizabeth Robert & Phoebe
Shirley Coolcullen Farmer
36 Feb? 14 1888 Blank Annesley Jackson? Richard & Phoebe
Shirley Coolcullen Farmer
46 Aug 17 1890 Apr 12 1890 Abraham Robert & Phoebe Shirley
Coolcullen Farmer
71 Feb 20 1898 Blank Euphemia Eileen Robert & Phoebe Shirley
Coolcullen Farmer
111 Sep 15 1914 Sep 20 Annie Elizabeth Paul & Harriet Shirley
The Brow
Coolcullen Farmer [Minister] D.H.Brown
Name: John Shirley
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1872
Birthplace: Kilkenny, Ireland
Father's Name: Robert Shirley
Mother's Name: Euphemia Kavanagh
Name: Jane Shirley
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 25 Nov 1870
Birthplace: Kilkenny, Ireland
Father's Name: Robert Shirley
Mother's Name: Euphemia Kavanagh
Name: John Shirley
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1879
Birthplace: Castlecomer, Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Father's Name: Robert Shirley
Mother's Name: Euphemia Kavanagh
Name: Paul Shirley
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 May 1876
Birthplace: Coolcullen, Kilkenny, Ireland
Father's Name: Robert Shirley
Mother's Name: Euphemia Shirley Kavanagh
Robert Shirley birth: 30 December 1877 Coolcullen, Kilkenny,
Ireland father: Robert Shirley mother: Euphernia Kavanagh Shirley
Paul Shirley birth: 28 May 1876 Coolcullen, Kilkenny, Ireland
father: Robert Shirley mother: Euphemia Shirley Kavanagh
Name: Jane Shirley
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 15 Feb 1877
Birthplace: Castlecomer, Kilkenny, Ireland
Father's Name: Francis Shirley
Father's Birthplace: Coolcullen
Mother's Name: Anne Shirley Sutcliffe
Mothell Marriages
John Shirley married Maria Ward Jan 28, 1847/ Son of Thomas
Shirley, farmer of Knockabanna, Carlow Co. Daughter of Luke Ward,
farmer of Coolcullen, Parish of Mothell.
Name: John Shirley
Spouse's Name: Euphemia Shirley
Event Date: 27 Apr 1852
Event Place: Mothill, Kilk, Ire
Father's Name: Annesley Shirley
Spouse's Father's Name: John Shirley
Other Mothell/Coolcoolen Records
1798 List of Castlecomer connection persons who submitted
Claims for losses sustained at the time of the 1798 Rising [5000
rebels marched from Wexford through Castlecomer to Dublin in
1798]...were made to "the Commissioners for enquiring into
the losses sustained by such of his Majesty's Loyal Subjects,
as have suffered in their Property by the Rebellion." [list
of names petitioning for compensation]
Shirley, John; Residence: Coolcullen; Nature of loss: Butter,
sheep, a heiffer, wearing apparel & a gun; Amount of claim:
22
1825 Ireland Tithe Applotment (tax assessments) - Kilkenny
Ansla Shirley 1825 Mothel Parish, Prospect Townlands, Kilkenny;
24.--.5 acres
John Shirley 1825 Mothel, Bracken, Kilkenny; 10 acres
John Shirley Jr 1825 Mothel, Bracken, Kilkenny 47.2.-- acres
Paul Shirley 1825 Mothel, Lanegans Quarter, Kilkenny: 36 acres,
[another line entry: 4 acres]
John Shirley married Euphemia Shirley April 27, 1852. Son
of Annesley Shirley, farmer of Knockabranna, Parish of Old Leighlin.
Daughter of John Shirley, farmer of Coolcullen. Wit: Richard
Shirley and John Shirley Jr.
Dec 29, 1870 Mary Shirley, widow of a farmer, died age 87
years, at Coolcullen.
1876 Kilkenny Landowners.
John Shirley, address Coolcullen, Leighlinbridge, owned 36
acres
29 Mar 1877 John Shirley of Coolcullen Parish of Mothel, age
6, buried Cloydagh Parish Church [Co Carlow]
26 Apr 1881 Abraham Shirley of Mothel, age 11, buried Old
Leighlin Parish [Co Carlow]
1884 Kilkenny city and country guide and directory, By
George Henry Bassett
Village of Castlecomer - farmers and landowners
Shirley, John, Coolcullen
Village of Castlecomer - farmers and landowners
Shirley, Robert, Coolcullen
1887 Jane Shirley of Coolcullen Parish, age 90, buried 3 Jan
1887 Cloydagh Parish Church [Co Carlow]
1892 May 30 - Ireland Probate Calendar - The Will of John
Shirlye of Coolcullen Co Kilkenny farmer who died 25 April 1892
at same place was proved at Kilkenny by John Shirley of Paisley
Scotland Inland Revenue Officer one fo the Executors.
1891 Scotland Census John Shirley age 41, Paisley Renfrewshire
(no other Shirley in Paisley census for that year)
1895-96 Paisley Directory - Shirley, John; inland revenue
officer, 50 Causeyside Street (This is a boarding house, no indication
of family). Listed also as VP of the Beaconsfield Club (unionist
political club. He was also a member in the 1889 through 93-4
directory, President in 1899-1900, if the same person as inland
revenue)
1901 Census
Coolcullen (Mothell, Kilkenny)
Shirley, Francis, 55, Male, Head, C of I, B. Kilk., Farmer, Widower
Shirley, Paul, 25, Male, Son, C of I, B. Kilk., Farmer's Son,
Single
Shirley, Jennie C, 23, Fem., Daughter, C of I, B. Kilk., Farmers
Daughter, Single
Duckett, James, 21, Male, Farm Serv., C of I, Co Leitrim, Farm
Serv., Single
Coolcullen (Mothell, Kilkenny)
Shirley, Robert, 56, Male, Head, C of I, B. Kilk., Farmer, Married
Shirley, Euphemia, 47, Fem., Wife, C of I, Queen's County, -,
Married
Shirley, Robert Francis, 23, Male, Son, C of I, B. Kilk., Student
(Theology) Undergraduate T.C.D., Single
Shirley, John, 21, Male, Son, C of I, B. Kilk., Farmer's Son,
Single
Shirley, Annesley Jackson, 12, Male, Son, C of I, B. Kilk., Scholar,
Single
Shirley, Abraham, 10, Male, Son, C of I, B. Kilk., Scholar, Single
Shirley, Herbert, 9, Male, Son, C of I, B. Kilk., Scholar, Single
Shirley, Annie Sophia, 7, Fem., Daughter, C of I, B. Kilk., Scholar,
Single
Shirley, Euphemia Eileen, 3, Fem., Daughter, C of I, Carlow,
-, Single
Burke, Thomas, 34, Male, Serv., R.Cath., Carlow, Farm Serv.,
Widower
Coolcullen (Mothell, Kilkenny)
Shirley, Deborah, 69, Fem., Head, C of I, County Kilkenny, Farmer,
Widow
Griffith, James, 45, Male, Son in Law, C of I, County Kilkenny,
Pensioner from R I C, Married
Griffith, Euphemia, 36, Fem., Daughter, C of I, County Kilkenny,
-, Married
Kingston, Richard, 24, Male, Boarder, C of I, County Cork, School
Teacher, Single
Brennan, John, 26, Male, Farm Serv., R Catholic, County Kilkenny,
Farm Serv., Single
1911 Census
Shirley Francis 65 M Coolcullen
Shirley Paul 35 M
Shirley John 63 M
Shirley Robert 67 M Coolcullen
Shirley Euphemia 58 F
Shirley Ansley 21 M
Shirley Herbert 18 M
Name: John Shirley
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 04 Aug 1915
Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Age: 34
Birth Year (Estimated): 1881
Birthplace: County Killkenny, Ireland
Marital Status: Bachelor
Father's Name: Robert Shirley
Mother's Name: Euphemia Kavanagh
Spouse's Name: Eva Florence Smith
Spouse's Age: 24
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1891
Spouse's Birthplace: London, England
Spouse's Marital Status: Spinster
Spouse's Father's Name: Henry Smith
Spouse's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Burgess
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John Shirley of Coolcullen, 
