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Joseph Shirley of Ireland; born say 1770-80. named in the death certificate of his son George Shirley

married Nancy _______ named in the death certificate of her son George Shirley

children (known)

1(i). George Shirley born about 1804 in Ireland; Migrated from Londonderry Northern Ireland to Massachusetts about 1852-1855. He was enumerated in Grafton Worcester Co Massachusetts in the 1855 MA state census. Laborer. Named in the marriage record of son James Shirley. George Shirley died 21 November 1859 age 56 of Yellow Jaundice, at Northbridge Worcester MA (death cert. naming his parents). He was a widower at the time. Buried at Wilkinsonville Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester Co MA.

married Jane ________ ; born 1803 in Ireland (tombstone) listed as spouse of George Shirley in 1855 MA state census. Also named in the marriage record of son James Shirley. She died 14 April 1856, age 53, and buried at Wilkinsonville Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester Co MA

children:

2(i). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1829 in Ireland. She married 1) Robert Moore, son of Solomon
Moore and Elizabeth Till, on 3 January 1854 in Grafton, Worcester, MA. He was born about 1833 in Ireland and died on 23 February 1863 at Mary's, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana (Civil War?). She married 2) Benjamin Haight Wing on 21 March 1864 at Sniicarte, Mason County, IL. He was born
on 17 February 1829 in Dutchess County, NY and died on 17 July 1883 at Fisher, Clarion County, PA while visiting his brother, Hiram C. Wing. Elizabeth Shirley Moore Wing died on 11 May 1884 in
Hokah, Houston Co Minnesota (thanks to Shelley for sending this info)

Family Tradition: The sister of John and James Shirley named Elizabeth married a Southerner named either a Wing or a Turner after the Civil War. According to tradition, they moved South after marriage. Nothing more know.

2(ii). John Shirley born 8 August 1835 at Londonderry, Ireland.; He was working as a weaver in Grafton MA in 1855 census, age 19; Moved to Philadelphia in the late 1860s; In Mason Co IL in 1870 census; He died 30 September 1906 in Mason Co. Illinois and left a will probated in that county. Buried Fairview Cem, Mason Co IL

married 1) Mary Jane Patterson on 5 May 1863 in Philadelphia, PA; She was born 4 January 1836 at Londonderry Ireland, the daughter of Robert and Mary Patterson; Died 4 February 1882 at Lynchbert Township Mason Co IL; buried Fairview Cem Mason Co IL

married 2) Mary Elizabeth Sarff [Sarah ?Toland] on 21 March 1883 in Mason Co IL; She was born 14 January 1846 in Union City, Randolph Co IN to Isaac Sarff and wife Sarah Russell. She died 8 July 1904 at Lynchberg Township, Mason Co IL

children: (Thanks to Shelley for sending info on these children)

3(i). [illegible] Shirley born about 1864, age 14 months at time of death on 6 May 1865 recorded in Philadelphia Co PA, child of John and Mary Shirley (indexed as Jane, female, but illegible to me), died young.

3(ii). Nancy Shirley born 18 November 1865 in Philadelphia Co PA. She married Linus Sereno Turner on 6 January 1854 at Fair Haven, Cayuga Co NY; He was the son of John Turner and Maria Brinkerhoff; He died on 6 June 1941 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co NY; Nancy Shirley Turner died on 11 October 1921 in Havana Township, Mason Co IL

3(iii). David Hunter Shirley born 21 Feb 1867 at Philadelphia Co PA; He died 31 July 1867 at Philadelphia Co PA, age 5 months, died young.

3(iv). James Shirley born 2 September 1868 at Philadelphia Co PA; He died 31 May 1869 at Mason Co IL, age 8 months, died young.

3(v). John (Mick) Shirley Jr born about 1872 at Snicarte Mason Co IL. He
died 5 May 1951 at Lynchburg Township, Mason Co IL

married Annie Blessman on 25 August 1895 at Snicarte, Mason Co IL; She was born 19 July 1877 at Mason Co IL daughter of Wilhelm Louis and Anna Maria Blessman; She died 27 June 1953 at Springfield Sangamon Co IL

children:

4(i). Verna Shirley born about 1897; She married Ernest Sarff on 25 November 1915. She died 2 April 1944

4(ii). Mary Ione Shirley born 12 November 1913 at Mason Co IL; She married Basil Taylor on 23 January 1932 at Mason Co IL; She died 10 November 1985 at Mason Co IL

3(vi). Elizabeth Mary Shirley born about 1875 in Mason Co IL; She married William J Banks on 6 June 1898 at Lynchburg Township, Mason Co IL; He was born 7 February 1867 at Carroll Co Iowa; Elizabeth Mary Shirley Banks died 10 December 1928 at Lynchburg Township Mason Co IL

2(iii). Nancy Shirley born about 1838 in Ireland. She married Daniel McLean on 16 December 1854 at Grafton Worcester Co MA; He was born about 1820 in Ireland son of Allen and Ellen McClen; He died on 14 May 1877 and Nancy Shirley McLean died in June 1858 at Grafton Worcester Co MA (Thanks to Shelley for sending this info)

2(iv). James Shirley born 9 May 1838 Londonderry, Ireland (corrected DoB); He worked as a weaver in Grafton MA in 1855 census, age 17; He moved to Philadelphia PA in the late 1860s; Enumerated in Mason Co IL in 1870 census; He died 15 May 1906 (corrected DoD) and was buried at Fairview Cemetery Lynchburg Township Mason Co., IL

married Jane Pattison on 6 December 1865 at Grafton Worcester Co MA (corrected place). (The family Bible says they were married 26 November 1865); She was born 24 October 1839 (changed from 4 January 1834 Ireland) daughter of Robert and Mary Patterson; She lived with daughter Martha Williams in 1910 Mason IL census; She died on 15 December 1914 in Mason Co., IL (DoD corrected)

6 Dec 1865 Worcester Co MA - James Shirley age 26 of Sutton [Worc] born Ireland ; weaver; son of George and Jane Shirley married Jane Patterson age 24 of Grafton, born Ireladn; dau of Robert and Mary Patterson; at Grafton

children:

3(i). George Shirley born 4 October 1866 at Sutton Worcester Co MA; He died 5 September 1867 at Philadelphia PA died young

3(ii). Mary Ann Shirley (corrected name) born 29 August 1867 at Philadelphia PA; She died 23 August 1868 at Philadelphia PA died young

3(iii). James (Jim) Shirley born 6 January 1870 at Lynchburg, Mason Co IL; He died 20 August 1952 at Bath Mason Co IL

married Lillie Belle Lippert on 5 February 1905; She was born 17 October 1883 at Mason Co IL daughter of John Emil Lippert and wife Luella Mae Allen. She died 28 November 1969.

children

4(i). Robena Shirley born 13 October 1905 at Mason Co IL; She married Archie Ackridge on 5 October 1925; She died 19 Jan 1998 at Woodford Co IL

4(ii). Nora Marie Shirley born 2 January 1907 at Mason Co IL; She died 23 January 1907 died young

4(iii). Nina Belle Shirley born 19 June 1908 at Mason Co IL; She died 19 April 1909 died young

4(iv). Jennie Louella Shirley born 4 August 1909 at Mason Co IL; She married Wayne Sherer on 21 October 1956, She died 10 March 1979

4(v). Roy Lippert Shirley born 22 September 1911 at Mason Co IL; He died 20 November 1995 at Shelby Co IL

married Faraba Anderson on 27 April 1971

4(vi). Merrit Paul Shirley born 7 October 1913 at Mason Co IL; He died 8 February 1998 at Mason Co IL

4(vii). Bertha Evelyn Shirley born 6 December 1915 at Mason Co IL; She married Aurel Lacey on 3 August 1940 at Cass Co IL; She died 2 November 1998 at Mason Co IL

MANITO [Mason Co IL] - Bertha E. Lacey, 82, of 201 N. Jefferson died at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, at Hopedale Nursing Home. Born Dec. 6, 1915, in Snicarte to James and Lillie Belle Lippert Shirley, she married Aurel Lacey on Aug. 3, 1940, in Virginia, Ill. He died Dec. 20, 1995, in Hopedale. Four sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Lee, Earl and Kenny, all of Manito; one brother, James Shirley of Browning; one sister Ferne Jones of Metamora; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was a member of Manito United Methodist Church. She worked at Lee's Bakery from 1974 to 1976. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at her church. The Rev. Deb Cain will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Maas Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meadow Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church.

4(viii). Ferne Corlena Shirley born 3 June 1918 at Mason Co IL; She married Richard Jones on 5 July 1936 in IL; She died 1 October 2005 at Woodford Co IL

METAMORA [Woodford Co IL] - Ferne Corlena Jones, 87, of 203 E. Madison, Metamora, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 1, 2005) at her residence. She was born May 3, 1918, in Easton, to James and Lillie Belle Lippert Shirley. She married John R. "Dick" Jones July 5, 1936, in Southern Illinois. He died Dec. 13, 1970. Surviving are three sons, Larry (Coleen) Jones of Bloomington; Terry Jones of Congerville; and John (Gina) Jones of Edgewater, Fla.; three daughters, Shirley (Roger) Mueser of Roanoke; Janice (Ron) Alig of Morton; and Lori (Brad Weinstein) Jones of Metamora; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one brother, James (Rosemary) Shirley of Astoria. She was preceded in death by one son, James; two brothers; and three sisters. She was a cook at Metamora Grade School and then Hallmark Metamora Fixtures Operations before retiring. She was a member of Metamora Christian Union Church and its Women's Guild, and the American Legion AuxiliaryHer service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at her church, the Rev. Jeremy Heller officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mason Funeral Home, Metamora Chapel, and also one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora. Memorials may be made to her church. (Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, October 4, 2005)

4(ix). James Emil Shirley born 5 April 1921 at Mason Co IL; He died 19 June 2009 at Fulton Co IL

married Rosemary Hamblin on 6 December 1946 at Mason Co IL; She died 28 March 2008 Astoria, Fulton Co IL (contacted by daughter Peggy (Shirley) Spencer in 2010)

3(iv). Robert (Robbie) Shirley born 19 September 1873 at Lynchburg Mason Co IL; He owned Shirley Brothers Grocery in Havana (215 W Main Street), Mason Co IL; He died on 10 March 1953 at Havana Mason Co IL

Shirley Brothers Grocery Store in 2013
(Photo courtesy of William Shirley)

married Bessie Ellen Sarff on 18 November 1897 at Lynchburg Mason Co IL; She was born on 11 November 1881 at Mason Co IL daughter of Willard W Sarff and wife Lurania Emerich; She died 21 May 1974 at Lewiston Fulton Co IL

children:

4(i). Ephraim Shirley born 21 Apr 1885 Mason Co IL (before marriage? source for this child?)

4(ii). Burrel Patteson Shirley born 3 Febrary 1900 Mason Co IL; He died 12 September 1946 at Platt Co IL

married Beulah Mowder on 8 April 1926 at Lake Co IN

4(iii). Helen M Shirley born 4 November 1903 at Mason Co IL; She married Fred Hursh; She died on 4 September 1968 at Mason Co IL

4(iv). Virgil Robert Shirley born 19 March 1908 at Mason Co IL; He died 18 April 1974 at Dallas Texas

3(v). Martha Jane Shirley born 9 May 1878 at Bath Mason Co IL; She married Matt Guilliams on 18 November 1903 at Lewiston Fulton Co IL [1910 census shows her as spouse of Will P. Williams] He was born on 8 August 1878 at Craig Hold Co MO, son of Richard William Gilliams and wife Hollie Ellington; He died 6 March 1928 at Fulton Co IL of a coal mining accient; Martha Jane Shirley Guilliams died on 30 April 1971 at Peoria IL

3(vi). William John Shirley born 8 November 1879 Mason Co IL; He belonged to the Moose Lodge #1421. owned Shirley Brothers Grocery in Havana Mason Co IL; He died 22 February 1939 at Havana Mason Co IL

William John Shirley and wife Effie
(Thanks to William Shirley for sending the photo)

married Effie Lois Pearson ["Effie Ellen" according to William Shirley's WWI Draft Card] on 8 August 1907 Mason Co IL; She was born 15 January 1885 at Mason Co IL daughter of Joseph Pierson and wife Eliza Taylor; She died 24 December 1975 at Havana Mason Co IL

children

4(i). Lloyd Pierson Shirley born 7 January 1904 at Mason Co IL; He died 5 December 1986 at Lee Co FL;

married Cora Lee Proctor on 8 February 1930 at Knox Co IL

4(ii). Arlie Wayne Shirley born 14 January 1911 at Mason Co IL; He died 5 February 2003 at Clackamas Co OR

married Jean Allin on 29 August 1943 at Tillamook Co OR

4(iii). Evelyn Wave Shirley born 4 September 1912 at Mason Co IL; She married William Bennett Lyons on 17 September 1939 at Mason Co IL; She died 27 November 2000 at Sangamon Co IL

4(iv). William John Shirley born 19 May 1916 at Mason Co IL; He died 20 January 1987 at Dallas Texas

married Alta Marie Isaacs on 6 April 1940 at Mason Co IL

4(v). Mary Frances Shirley born 10 January 1918 at Mason Co IL; She died 30 September 1924 at Peoria IL

4(vi). Robert Howard Shirley born 24 September 1920 at Mason Co IL; He died 4 June 2012 at Sangamon Co IL

married Jeanne Morris Zwinak on 10 February 1959 at Mason Co IL

2(v). Joseph Shirley born about 1842 age 13 in parents HH in 1855 Worcester MA state census; Working as a weaver in the 1860 Worcester MA census, age 18 (living in HH of Wm ?Kenontty); A Joseph Shirley, son of George Shirley, born 1847 died 2 June 1856, age 19 and buried at Wilkinsonville Cemetery at Sutton Worcester Co MA; Another source lists his death on 2 June 1860 at Grafton Worcester Co MA

Likely relative
Robert Shirley of Ireland, named in the marriage record of son John Shirley. There is no evidence as yet of him immigrating to the US.

married Jane/Jennie Blake. Named in the marriage record of son John Shirley and named fully in John Shirley's death certificate

This might be the correct family?

12 Jan 1834 Birth - Shirley, Jane to Robert Shirley and Jane ____, Ballymoney, Antrim,

29 Oct 1838 Birth - Shirley, Margaret to Robert Shirley and Jane ____, Ballymoney, Antrim,

children:

1(i). John B. Shirley. born 6 May 1834 in Ireland (death cert). His immigration from Ireland to Worcester Co MA is given in his death certificate as 1855. He was then living in the 1855 census household of presumed relative George Shirley in Worcester Co MA, age 19. He was working as a weaver at the time. His parents are identified in the 1860 marriage record. He was enumerated at Millburn Worcester Co MA in the 1865 state census. He died on 4 November 1915 at Grafton Worcestor MA, age 81. He was buried at Riverdale Cemetery, Northbridge Worcester Co MA.

4 Nov 1915 Death of John B. Shirley at Grafton Worcestor MA, age 81 weaver in a cotton mill, born 6 May 1834 Ireland, son of Robert Shirley and Jennie Blake both born Ireland. Informant: Margaret Shirley; buried Riverdale Cem, Northbridge MA; Immigration year: 1855

married Margaret Maxwell on 29 May 1860 at Sutton Worcester Co MA. She was born about 1840 daughtger of James and Mary Maxwell.

29 May 1860 John Shirly age 26 weaver of Uxbridge, son of Robert and Jane Shirly married Margaret Maxwell age 20 of Uxbridge, dau of James and Mary Maxwell; at Sutton

children:

2(i). Robert J Shirley born about 1862, age 3 in 1865 census household

2(ii). James Thomas Shirley born 11 August 1863 to John and Margaret Shirley at Sutton Worcester Co MA, age 2 in 1865 census household.

11 Aug 1863 James Thomas Shirley born to John and Margaret Shirley at Sutton

2(iii). George A. Shirley born 24 June 1865 to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Millbury MA. He died 1939 and was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Grafton Worcester Co MA.

June 24, 1865 George born to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Millbury

married Mary Ann Maxwell on 6 April 1886 in Grafton MA. She was born 6 September 1864 and died 8 August 1919 at Grafton Worcester Co MA

2(iv). William Henry Shirley born 9 August 1869 to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Grafton MA

9 Aug 1869 William Henry Shirley born to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Grafton

2(v). David H Shirley born 3 December 1871 to John and Margaret Shirley at Grafton MA

3 Dec 1871 David H. Shirley born to John and Margaret Shirley at Grafton

2(vi). Margaret Jane Shirley born 24 February 1878 to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Northbridge MA

24 Feb 1878 Margaret Jane Shirley born to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Northbridge

1(ii). Mary Shirley born about 1837 in Ireland. She married Alexander Aboyce, age 21 born Ireland weaver, on 26 November 1857 in Grafton, Worcester Co MA, Her parents, Robert and Jane Shirley, named in marriage record.

Rootsweb Message Board 2011:

Searching for Shirley brothers James and John who were born in Derry, Ireland 1839 and 1836. I think they are in 1855 Grafton, MA census with father George and mother, know they were in Philadelphia by 1865 where one married and both had children die in infancy. Moved to Mason County, IL by 1870 where they are listed in that census. James in Fulton County, IL 1900. Trying to verify they are sons of George (whose father is Joseph)and where they lived in Ireland. Aghadowey has other Shirleys, but haven't found a connection. James married Jane and John married Mary Jane Pattison.

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		This Lineage Last Updated June 2021 Joseph Shirley of Ireland; born say 1770-80. named in the death certificate of his son George Shirley married Nancy _______ named in the death certificate of her son George Shirley children (known) 1(i). George Shirley born about 1804 in Ireland; Migrated from Londonderry Northern Ireland to Massachusetts about 1852-1855. He was enumerated in Grafton Worcester Co Massachusetts in the 1855 MA state census. Laborer. Named in the marriage record of son James Shirley. George Shirley died 21 November 1859 age 56 of Yellow Jaundice, at Northbridge Worcester MA (death cert. naming his parents). He was a widower at the time. Buried at Wilkinsonville Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester Co MA. married Jane ________ ; born 1803 in Ireland (tombstone) listed as spouse of George Shirley in 1855 MA state census. Also named in the marriage record of son James Shirley. She died 14 April 1856, age 53, and buried at Wilkinsonville Cemetery, Sutton, Worcester Co MA children: 2(i). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1829 in Ireland. She married 1) Robert Moore, son of Solomon Moore and Elizabeth Till, on 3 January 1854 in Grafton, Worcester, MA. He was born about 1833 in Ireland and died on 23 February 1863 at Mary's, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana (Civil War?). She married 2) Benjamin Haight Wing on 21 March 1864 at Sniicarte, Mason County, IL. He was born on 17 February 1829 in Dutchess County, NY and died on 17 July 1883 at Fisher, Clarion County, PA while visiting his brother, Hiram C. Wing. Elizabeth Shirley Moore Wing died on 11 May 1884 in Hokah, Houston Co Minnesota (thanks to Shelley for sending this info) Family Tradition: The sister of John and James Shirley named Elizabeth married a Southerner named either a Wing or a Turner after the Civil War. According to tradition, they moved South after marriage. Nothing more know. 2(ii). John Shirley born 8 August 1835 at Londonderry, Ireland.; He was working as a weaver in Grafton MA in 1855 census, age 19; Moved to Philadelphia in the late 1860s; In Mason Co IL in 1870 census; He died 30 September 1906 in Mason Co. Illinois and left a will probated in that county. Buried Fairview Cem, Mason Co IL married 1) Mary Jane Patterson on 5 May 1863 in Philadelphia, PA; She was born 4 January 1836 at Londonderry Ireland, the daughter of Robert and Mary Patterson; Died 4 February 1882 at Lynchbert Township Mason Co IL; buried Fairview Cem Mason Co IL married 2) Mary Elizabeth Sarff [Sarah ?Toland] on 21 March 1883 in Mason Co IL; She was born 14 January 1846 in Union City, Randolph Co IN to Isaac Sarff and wife Sarah Russell. She died 8 July 1904 at Lynchberg Township, Mason Co IL children: (Thanks to Shelley for sending info on these children) 3(i). [illegible] Shirley born about 1864, age 14 months at time of death on 6 May 1865 recorded in Philadelphia Co PA, child of John and Mary Shirley (indexed as Jane, female, but illegible to me), died young. 3(ii). Nancy Shirley born 18 November 1865 in Philadelphia Co PA. She married Linus Sereno Turner on 6 January 1854 at Fair Haven, Cayuga Co NY; He was the son of John Turner and Maria Brinkerhoff; He died on 6 June 1941 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co NY; Nancy Shirley Turner died on 11 October 1921 in Havana Township, Mason Co IL 3(iii). David Hunter Shirley born 21 Feb 1867 at Philadelphia Co PA; He died 31 July 1867 at Philadelphia Co PA, age 5 months, died young. 3(iv). James Shirley born 2 September 1868 at Philadelphia Co PA; He died 31 May 1869 at Mason Co IL, age 8 months, died young. 3(v). John (Mick) Shirley Jr born about 1872 at Snicarte Mason Co IL. He died 5 May 1951 at Lynchburg Township, Mason Co IL married Annie Blessman on 25 August 1895 at Snicarte, Mason Co IL; She was born 19 July 1877 at Mason Co IL daughter of Wilhelm Louis and Anna Maria Blessman; She died 27 June 1953 at Springfield Sangamon Co IL children: 4(i). Verna Shirley born about 1897; She married Ernest Sarff on 25 November 1915. She died 2 April 1944 4(ii). Mary Ione Shirley born 12 November 1913 at Mason Co IL; She married Basil Taylor on 23 January 1932 at Mason Co IL; She died 10 November 1985 at Mason Co IL 3(vi). Elizabeth Mary Shirley born about 1875 in Mason Co IL; She married William J Banks on 6 June 1898 at Lynchburg Township, Mason Co IL; He was born 7 February 1867 at Carroll Co Iowa; Elizabeth Mary Shirley Banks died 10 December 1928 at Lynchburg Township Mason Co IL 2(iii). Nancy Shirley born about 1838 in Ireland. She married Daniel McLean on 16 December 1854 at Grafton Worcester Co MA; He was born about 1820 in Ireland son of Allen and Ellen McClen; He died on 14 May 1877 and Nancy Shirley McLean died in June 1858 at Grafton Worcester Co MA (Thanks to Shelley for sending this info) 2(iv). James Shirley born 9 May 1838 Londonderry, Ireland (corrected DoB); He worked as a weaver in Grafton MA in 1855 census, age 17; He moved to Philadelphia PA in the late 1860s; Enumerated in Mason Co IL in 1870 census; He died 15 May 1906 (corrected DoD) and was buried at Fairview Cemetery Lynchburg Township Mason Co., IL married Jane Pattison on 6 December 1865 at Grafton Worcester Co MA (corrected place). (The family Bible says they were married 26 November 1865); She was born 24 October 1839 (changed from 4 January 1834 Ireland) daughter of Robert and Mary Patterson; She lived with daughter Martha Williams in 1910 Mason IL census; She died on 15 December 1914 in Mason Co., IL (DoD corrected) 6 Dec 1865 Worcester Co MA - James Shirley age 26 of Sutton [Worc] born Ireland ; weaver; son of George and Jane Shirley married Jane Patterson age 24 of Grafton, born Ireladn; dau of Robert and Mary Patterson; at Grafton children: 3(i). George Shirley born 4 October 1866 at Sutton Worcester Co MA; He died 5 September 1867 at Philadelphia PA died young 3(ii). Mary Ann Shirley (corrected name) born 29 August 1867 at Philadelphia PA; She died 23 August 1868 at Philadelphia PA died young 3(iii). James (Jim) Shirley born 6 January 1870 at Lynchburg, Mason Co IL; He died 20 August 1952 at Bath Mason Co IL married Lillie Belle Lippert on 5 February 1905; She was born 17 October 1883 at Mason Co IL daughter of John Emil Lippert and wife Luella Mae Allen. She died 28 November 1969. children 4(i). Robena Shirley born 13 October 1905 at Mason Co IL; She married Archie Ackridge on 5 October 1925; She died 19 Jan 1998 at Woodford Co IL 4(ii). Nora Marie Shirley born 2 January 1907 at Mason Co IL; She died 23 January 1907 died young 4(iii). Nina Belle Shirley born 19 June 1908 at Mason Co IL; She died 19 April 1909 died young 4(iv). Jennie Louella Shirley born 4 August 1909 at Mason Co IL; She married Wayne Sherer on 21 October 1956, She died 10 March 1979 4(v). Roy Lippert Shirley born 22 September 1911 at Mason Co IL; He died 20 November 1995 at Shelby Co IL married Faraba Anderson on 27 April 1971 4(vi). Merrit Paul Shirley born 7 October 1913 at Mason Co IL; He died 8 February 1998 at Mason Co IL 4(vii). Bertha Evelyn Shirley born 6 December 1915 at Mason Co IL; She married Aurel Lacey on 3 August 1940 at Cass Co IL; She died 2 November 1998 at Mason Co IL MANITO [Mason Co IL] - Bertha E. Lacey, 82, of 201 N. Jefferson died at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998, at Hopedale Nursing Home. Born Dec. 6, 1915, in Snicarte to James and Lillie Belle Lippert Shirley, she married Aurel Lacey on Aug. 3, 1940, in Virginia, Ill. He died Dec. 20, 1995, in Hopedale. Four sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Lee, Earl and Kenny, all of Manito; one brother, James Shirley of Browning; one sister Ferne Jones of Metamora; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was a member of Manito United Methodist Church. She worked at Lee's Bakery from 1974 to 1976. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at her church. The Rev. Deb Cain will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Maas Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meadow Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church. 4(viii). Ferne Corlena Shirley born 3 June 1918 at Mason Co IL; She married Richard Jones on 5 July 1936 in IL; She died 1 October 2005 at Woodford Co IL METAMORA [Woodford Co IL] - Ferne Corlena Jones, 87, of 203 E. Madison, Metamora, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 1, 2005) at her residence. She was born May 3, 1918, in Easton, to James and Lillie Belle Lippert Shirley. She married John R. "Dick" Jones July 5, 1936, in Southern Illinois. He died Dec. 13, 1970. Surviving are three sons, Larry (Coleen) Jones of Bloomington; Terry Jones of Congerville; and John (Gina) Jones of Edgewater, Fla.; three daughters, Shirley (Roger) Mueser of Roanoke; Janice (Ron) Alig of Morton; and Lori (Brad Weinstein) Jones of Metamora; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one brother, James (Rosemary) Shirley of Astoria. She was preceded in death by one son, James; two brothers; and three sisters. She was a cook at Metamora Grade School and then Hallmark Metamora Fixtures Operations before retiring. She was a member of Metamora Christian Union Church and its Women's Guild, and the American Legion AuxiliaryHer service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at her church, the Rev. Jeremy Heller officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mason Funeral Home, Metamora Chapel, and also one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora. Memorials may be made to her church. (Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, October 4, 2005) 4(ix). James Emil Shirley born 5 April 1921 at Mason Co IL; He died 19 June 2009 at Fulton Co IL married Rosemary Hamblin on 6 December 1946 at Mason Co IL; She died 28 March 2008 Astoria, Fulton Co IL (contacted by daughter Peggy (Shirley) Spencer in 2010) 3(iv). Robert (Robbie) Shirley born 19 September 1873 at Lynchburg Mason Co IL; He owned Shirley Brothers Grocery in Havana (215 W Main Street), Mason Co IL; He died on 10 March 1953 at Havana Mason Co IL Shirley Brothers Grocery Store in 2013 (Photo courtesy of William Shirley) married Bessie Ellen Sarff on 18 November 1897 at Lynchburg Mason Co IL; She was born on 11 November 1881 at Mason Co IL daughter of Willard W Sarff and wife Lurania Emerich; She died 21 May 1974 at Lewiston Fulton Co IL children: 4(i). Ephraim Shirley born 21 Apr 1885 Mason Co IL (before marriage? source for this child?) 4(ii). Burrel Patteson Shirley born 3 Febrary 1900 Mason Co IL; He died 12 September 1946 at Platt Co IL married Beulah Mowder on 8 April 1926 at Lake Co IN 4(iii). Helen M Shirley born 4 November 1903 at Mason Co IL; She married Fred Hursh; She died on 4 September 1968 at Mason Co IL 4(iv). Virgil Robert Shirley born 19 March 1908 at Mason Co IL; He died 18 April 1974 at Dallas Texas 3(v). Martha Jane Shirley born 9 May 1878 at Bath Mason Co IL; She married Matt Guilliams on 18 November 1903 at Lewiston Fulton Co IL [1910 census shows her as spouse of Will P. Williams] He was born on 8 August 1878 at Craig Hold Co MO, son of Richard William Gilliams and wife Hollie Ellington; He died 6 March 1928 at Fulton Co IL of a coal mining accient; Martha Jane Shirley Guilliams died on 30 April 1971 at Peoria IL 3(vi). William John Shirley born 8 November 1879 Mason Co IL; He belonged to the Moose Lodge #1421. owned Shirley Brothers Grocery in Havana Mason Co IL; He died 22 February 1939 at Havana Mason Co IL William John Shirley and wife Effie (Thanks to William Shirley for sending the photo) married Effie Lois Pearson ["Effie Ellen" according to William Shirley's WWI Draft Card] on 8 August 1907 Mason Co IL; She was born 15 January 1885 at Mason Co IL daughter of Joseph Pierson and wife Eliza Taylor; She died 24 December 1975 at Havana Mason Co IL children 4(i). Lloyd Pierson Shirley born 7 January 1904 at Mason Co IL; He died 5 December 1986 at Lee Co FL; married Cora Lee Proctor on 8 February 1930 at Knox Co IL 4(ii). Arlie Wayne Shirley born 14 January 1911 at Mason Co IL; He died 5 February 2003 at Clackamas Co OR married Jean Allin on 29 August 1943 at Tillamook Co OR 4(iii). Evelyn Wave Shirley born 4 September 1912 at Mason Co IL; She married William Bennett Lyons on 17 September 1939 at Mason Co IL; She died 27 November 2000 at Sangamon Co IL 4(iv). William John Shirley born 19 May 1916 at Mason Co IL; He died 20 January 1987 at Dallas Texas married Alta Marie Isaacs on 6 April 1940 at Mason Co IL 4(v). Mary Frances Shirley born 10 January 1918 at Mason Co IL; She died 30 September 1924 at Peoria IL 4(vi). Robert Howard Shirley born 24 September 1920 at Mason Co IL; He died 4 June 2012 at Sangamon Co IL married Jeanne Morris Zwinak on 10 February 1959 at Mason Co IL 2(v). Joseph Shirley born about 1842 age 13 in parents HH in 1855 Worcester MA state census; Working as a weaver in the 1860 Worcester MA census, age 18 (living in HH of Wm ?Kenontty); A Joseph Shirley, son of George Shirley, born 1847 died 2 June 1856, age 19 and buried at Wilkinsonville Cemetery at Sutton Worcester Co MA; Another source lists his death on 2 June 1860 at Grafton Worcester Co MA Likely relative Robert Shirley of Ireland, named in the marriage record of son John Shirley. There is no evidence as yet of him immigrating to the US. married Jane/Jennie Blake. Named in the marriage record of son John Shirley and named fully in John Shirley's death certificate This might be the correct family? 12 Jan 1834 Birth - Shirley, Jane to Robert Shirley and Jane ____, Ballymoney, Antrim, 29 Oct 1838 Birth - Shirley, Margaret to Robert Shirley and Jane ____, Ballymoney, Antrim, children: 1(i). John B. Shirley. born 6 May 1834 in Ireland (death cert). His immigration from Ireland to Worcester Co MA is given in his death certificate as 1855. He was then living in the 1855 census household of presumed relative George Shirley in Worcester Co MA, age 19. He was working as a weaver at the time. His parents are identified in the 1860 marriage record. He was enumerated at Millburn Worcester Co MA in the 1865 state census. He died on 4 November 1915 at Grafton Worcestor MA, age 81. He was buried at Riverdale Cemetery, Northbridge Worcester Co MA. 4 Nov 1915 Death of John B. Shirley at Grafton Worcestor MA, age 81 weaver in a cotton mill, born 6 May 1834 Ireland, son of Robert Shirley and Jennie Blake both born Ireland. Informant: Margaret Shirley; buried Riverdale Cem, Northbridge MA; Immigration year: 1855 married Margaret Maxwell on 29 May 1860 at Sutton Worcester Co MA. She was born about 1840 daughtger of James and Mary Maxwell. 29 May 1860 John Shirly age 26 weaver of Uxbridge, son of Robert and Jane Shirly married Margaret Maxwell age 20 of Uxbridge, dau of James and Mary Maxwell; at Sutton children: 2(i). Robert J Shirley born about 1862, age 3 in 1865 census household 2(ii). James Thomas Shirley born 11 August 1863 to John and Margaret Shirley at Sutton Worcester Co MA, age 2 in 1865 census household. 11 Aug 1863 James Thomas Shirley born to John and Margaret Shirley at Sutton 2(iii). George A. Shirley born 24 June 1865 to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Millbury MA. He died 1939 and was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Grafton Worcester Co MA. June 24, 1865 George born to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Millbury married Mary Ann Maxwell on 6 April 1886 in Grafton MA. She was born 6 September 1864 and died 8 August 1919 at Grafton Worcester Co MA 2(iv). William Henry Shirley born 9 August 1869 to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Grafton MA 9 Aug 1869 William Henry Shirley born to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Grafton 2(v). David H Shirley born 3 December 1871 to John and Margaret Shirley at Grafton MA 3 Dec 1871 David H. Shirley born to John and Margaret Shirley at Grafton 2(vi). Margaret Jane Shirley born 24 February 1878 to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Northbridge MA 24 Feb 1878 Margaret Jane Shirley born to John Shirley and Margaret Maxwell at Northbridge 1(ii). Mary Shirley born about 1837 in Ireland. She married Alexander Aboyce, age 21 born Ireland weaver, on 26 November 1857 in Grafton, Worcester Co MA, Her parents, Robert and Jane Shirley, named in marriage record. Rootsweb Message Board 2011: Searching for Shirley brothers James and John who were born in Derry, Ireland 1839 and 1836. I think they are in 1855 Grafton, MA census with father George and mother, know they were in Philadelphia by 1865 where one married and both had children die in infancy. Moved to Mason County, IL by 1870 where they are listed in that census. James in Fulton County, IL 1900. Trying to verify they are sons of George (whose father is Joseph)and where they lived in Ireland. Aghadowey has other Shirleys, but haven't found a connection. James married Jane and John married Mary Jane Pattison.
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