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John
W. Shirley
born between 1773 and 1778, likely in Virginia. His middle initial
is likely W, as was signed for the 1829 marriage of son
John Shirley Jr. According to one source he performed many marriages
in Gerrard and Gallatin Co KY, and moved from Garrard to Gallatin
in the late 1820s. Enumerated in the 1820 Garrard Co KY census
with 5 sons and 4 daughters. An
inventory of his estate is found in Gallatin County, Will Book
F, page16, 17 and 19, 3 September 1841. Abner Wood, Administrator,
Susan Shirley, Administratix. He may be connected with James
Shirley whose daughter Mary married James Gardner in Rockbridge
Co VA in 1788.
married Susanna
Gardner on
10 December 1793 in Albemarle Co VA. She was born about 1775
in VA, age 75 in 1850 census. She appears in the 1850 Gallatin
Co KY census in the household of son Miley Shirley. Died after
1850 likely in Gallatin Co KY
children:
1(i).[Son] Shirley (Ed: I don't know the source
for this child. Maybe the child Miley W Shirley was named a grandson
in some document)
children:
2(i). Miley W. Shirley
1(ii). Elizabeth H. Shirley born about 1798 VA d: Dec
29, 1853 Gallatin Co., KY. She married John Gardner b: Aft. 1794
m: Sept 05, 1815 Garrard Co., KY
1(iii). Miley W. Shirley born about 1800, likely in
Virginia. He first appears in 1840 Gallatin Co KY census. Age
50 in 1850 Gallatin Co KY census. He was elected Gallatin Co
tax assessor.
The grandfather, Miley Shirley, came from Virginia at an
early date, and the more remote ancestry came from Ireland. Miley
was a prominent farmer of Gallatin County, where he held the
office of county assessor. He was a Whig until that party was
disbanded, and after that he was a democrat. Memoirs of the Lower
Ohio Valley Vol 1 pages 161-162 (published in 1903)
married Matilda Anderson in April 1826 in Garrard Co.,
KY. age 46 in 1850 Gallatin Co KY census
children:
2(i). Zerelda Shirley born about 1827, age 23 in 1850
Gallatin Co KY
2(ii). Amanda Shirley born about 1832, age 18 in 1850
Gallatin Co KY
2(iii). John W. Shirley born about 1834 in Gallatin
Co KY, age 16 in 1850 Gallatin Co KY, age 36 in 1870 Gallatin
Co KY census. In 1880, the family is living at Hoggins School
House, Gallatin Co KY, farmer. He died in 1881.
John W. Shirley, father of W.A. Shirley, was a teamster
and a farmer. He did overland freighting before the advent of
the railroad; finally settled in Carroll Co. KY and took up the
occupation of a farmer until his death in the fall of 1881. His
widow still lives on the old homestead. Both parents were members
of the Christian Church. They had nine children, viz. W.A., the
subject of this sketch; T. M., who was burned to death in his
infancy, G.W., now associated with his brother in business, Ellen,
deceased, J.E., a farmer in Carroll Co; E.F., in the livery business
at Sanders, F.W., a dealer in fine horses at Sparta, KY, Nora,
wife of Walter Kennedy and resides on the old homestead, F. B.,
deceased. Memoirs of the Lower Ohio Valley Vol 1 pages 161-162
(published in 1903)
married Emily F Knox on 8 March 1857 in Carroll Co
KY, age 30 in 1870 Gallatin Co KY census
children:
3(i). William A. Shirley born about 1858, age 12 in
1870 census, age 22 in 1880 Carroll Co KY census. He died in
1934 and was buried in Ghent Masonic Cem, Carroll Co KY.
W. A. Shirley, one of the leading business men of Sanders,
Carroll Co. KY., was born in that county, and is a son of John
W. Shirley, a native of Gallatin County Kentucky. In the fall
of 1886 W.A. Shirley traded a team and wagon for a stock of drugs
at Eagle Station; followed this business until the fall of 1889;
in 1890 came to Sanders and opened a general store, sold out
in 1891 and for awhile operated the livery business now owned
by J. C. Griffith; formed a partnership with his brother in 1892
and embarked in the business of general merchandizing, dealing
in tobacco and live stock, built a large store in 1900, and a
fine residence since. Mr. Shirley is an active Republican; has
been frequently sent as a delegate to conventions, served as
a member of the county council; and in 1901 appointed postmaster.
He and his brother have the largest mercantile establishment
in Sanders, carrying a complete stock of general merchandise
and machinery. Mr. Shirley is also a director in the Sanders
Deposit bank, which was organized on July 23, 1904, with a capitol
stock of $15,000, and of which G.W. Deatherage is president.
He is also interested in the Eagle Valley Lithia Water Company.
Mr. Shirley was married on Dec 5, 1878 to Miss Susie K. Southworth,
a native of Owen Co. KY and a daughter of James and Lucy Southworth
of Scott County KY. To this marriage has been born one son, Arthur
W.. born Sept 20, 1880, and on Dec 28,1898 he married Miss Rosa
D. Williams. They have one son, Russell M. born Nov 5, 1902.
Mr. Shirley and his son are both members of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythisas, and the father is also
a member of the Daughters of Rebekah. He and his family all belong
to the Christian Church. Mr. Shirley is a fine specimen of a
self-made man. All he has and all he is have been the result
of his own efforts through the exercise of his industry and intelligence.
Memoirs of the Lower Ohio Valley Vol 1 pages 161-162 (published
in 1903)
Mrs Shirley (mother of W. A), W.A Shirley,
Snowden Shirley, Jack Shirley
source: Findagrave
married Susie K Southworth, on 5 December 1878; She
was age 18 in 1880 Carroll Co KY census
children:
4(i). Arthur W. Shirley born 20 September 1889
married Rosa D Williams on 28 December 1898
children:
5(i). Russell M Shirley born 5 November 1902
5(ii). William Price Shirley
5(iii). Arthur William Shirley
3(ii). T. M. Shirley burned to death in his infancy.
died young
3(iii). George W. Shirley born about 1861, age 9 in
1870 Gallatin Co KY census. Age 19 in 1880 census. He was associated
in business with brother William A Shirley. He died 13 June 1945.
Buried Ghent Masonic Cem, Carroll Co KY
married Mollie Southworth on 19 December 1883 in Owen
Co KY
3(iv). Martha Ellen Shirley born about 1864, age 6
in 1870 Gallatin Co KY, age 17 in 1880 census.
3(v). John Edward Shirley born about 1865, age 5 in
1870 Gallatin Co KY, age 14 in 1880 census. He was a farmer in
Carroll Co KY
3(vi). Ernest Thomas Shirley born about 1869, age 1
in 1870 Gallatin Co KY, age 13 in 1880 census. He was in the
livery business in Sanders KY.
3(vii). F. W. Shirley He was a dealer in fine horse
in Sparta KY
3(viii). Fred B. Shirley born about 1873, age 7 in
1880 census
3(ix) Frances H Sherley born about 1875, age 5 in 1880
census
3(x). Nora J. Shirley born about 1879, age 1 in 1880
census. She married Walter Kennedy
2(iv). Mary A. Shirley born about 1837, age 13 in 1850
Gallatin Co KY. She married Willis Gardner on 17 February 1853
at Gallatin Co KY; He was born about 1831 Montgomery County KY
2(v). William C.B. Shirley born 22 June 1841, age 9
in 1850 Gallatin Co KY census. Served in Co F, 4th KY Cavalry
CSA. He died in July 1916 at Eagle Carroll Co KY; Death certificate
names parents, including his mother's maiden name; He was buried
Ghent Masonic Cem, Carroll Co KY
married Emma T. _____She was born 15 October 1852 and
died 29 November 1912
1(iv). John C. Shirley, Jr. born about 1804, age 46
in the 1850 Owen Co KY census.
married Eliza Ann Bledsoe on 16 July 1829 in Gallatin
Co KY, Permission to marry granted by John W. Shirley and W.
Bledsoe. Daughter of Winnefred Bledsoe
children:
2(i). James Shirley born about 1832, age 18 in 1850
Owen Co KY
2(ii). Elizabeth Shirley born about 1834, age 16 in
1850 Owen Co KY. She married William M. Smith on 22 March 1852
in Owen Co KY
2(iii). Nancy Shirley born about 835, age 15 in 1850
Owen Co KY. She married Robert B Perry on 16 April 1851 in Owen
Co KY
2(iv). Mason Shirley born about 1838, age 12 in 1850
Owen Co KY
2(v). Ann Shirley born about 1842, age 8 in 1850 Owen
Co KY
2(vi). Sarah F. Shirley born 16 September 1854 in Gallatin
Co KY (KY birth records, dau of John C Shirley and Eliza M
Bledsoe)
1(v). Fanny Shirley born about 1806, age 44 in 1850
Gallatin Co KY of her brother Miley Shirley.
1(vi). Nancy Shirley born say 1808 KY. She married
Richard Anderson on 22 June or 28 June 1828 in Gallatin Co KY
1828 June 22 or 28, Nancy Shirley dau of John Shirley married
Richard Anderson by Rev. Wm Thompson. Bond signed by Wiley Shirley.
Consent signed by John Shirley and Richard Anderson.
1(vii). Susan S. Shirley born 10 March 1810 KY; She
died on 29 August 1877 KY. She married Daniel Price Gardner on
3 March 1837 at Gallatin Co KY; He was born about 1809 VA; He
died in December 1856 Carroll Co KY
1(viii). Uriah H. Shirley born about 1814. He first
appears in 1840 Gallatin Co KY census, age 36 in 1850 Owen Co
KY census, age 46 in 1860 Owen Co KY census, enumerated at Poplar
Grove Owen Co KY in 1870, age 56
"On 6 May 2011 a descendant of William F Shirley (1884-1974)
said the remains of Urias H Shirley were interred at Rowe Cemetery
although a memorial marker for him resides in Poplar Grove Cemetery
with the remains of his wife Elizabeth Steger."
married Elizabeth A Steger on 16 November 1836 in Owen
Co KY; She was age 42 in 1860 Owen Co KY census. She was born
23 August 1819 in Kentucky, daughter of John Steger & Sookie
Webster
children:
2(i). John Shirley born about 1840 KY, age 10 in 1850
census household
2(ii). William F. Shirley born about 1843, age 7 in
1850 census, age 16 in 1860 Owen Co KY
2(iii). Malinda Shirley born about 1845, age 5 in 1850
census, age 15 in 1860 Owen Co KY
2(iv). Zachariah Shirley born about 1847, age 3 in
1850 census, age 13 in 1860 Owen Co KY
married Margaret Wheatley on 20 June 1867 at Owen Co
KY
2(v). James T. Shirley born about 1849, age 1 in 1850
census, age 11 in 1860 Owen Co KY, age 22 in parent's 1870 census
household
2(vi). Pettis Shirley born 7 October 1850, age 10 in
1860 Owen Co KY, age 16 in 1870 census; widowed, enumerated with
mother Elizabeth Shirley in 1900 census, age 50, and again in
1910 census; He died on 3 November 1929, buried at Poplar Grove
Owen Co KY
2(vii). Sallie Shirley born about 1853, age 7 in 1860
Owen Co KY, not enumerated in parent's 1870 census household
2(viii). Lucy Ann Shirley born 10 November 1856, age
6 in 1860 Owen Co KY, age 16 in 1870 census
2(ix). Edmund Shirley born 6 August 1858, age 1 in
1860 Owen Co KY, age 13 in 1870 census
2(x). Newton Ellis Shirley born about 1860 KY, age
10 in 1870 census; He died 1945 in Carroll Co KY (death certificate
names father Rice Shirley, mother Elizabeth Steger, spouse: Emma)
2(xi). John W. Shirley born 13 January 1862.Not
enumerated in parent's 1870 census household; He died on
28 June 1934; buried Poplar Grove Cemetery Owen Co KY (Who
is this? death cert. identifies his parents)
1(ix). George W. Shirley born about 1817, age 33 in
1850 Gallatin Co KY census; He lived at Carroll Co KY in 1860
censsu, age 42, enumerated in Carroll Co KY in 1880 census, age
62 (house member IDs are showen very eratic)
married Mary D. Thompson on 27 October 1842. She was
born about 1825, age 25 in the 1850 Gallatin Co KY census.
children:
2(i). William B Shirley born about 1842 KY, age 18
in 1860 census (Editor: he was not enumerated in parent's
1850 census household - Is this the wrong George W Shirley family
in 1860? Is he possibly a nephew, say son of Milley Shirley,
shown above?)
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John Shirley