Branch 23 - William Henry Shirley and wife Mary Emma Hill
William Henry Shirley born Nov 23, 1859 Pike Co. AL died Nov 1, 1916 Montgomery, AL m. Mary Emma Hill Dec 23, 1880. She was born Feb 23, 1862 Ramer or China Grove AL died Dec 20, 1935 Montgomery, AL
He grew up in the Troy AL area. He was a road builder and roads in the area were gravel. The dust may have contributed to his throat condition. He developed throat cancer and immediately has a tracheotomy. He could not speak after that and lived 2 years.