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William Shirley b. ca 1760 Hanley
Staffordshire. He died May 6, 1808 Bucknell cum Bagnall
Staffordshire.
married Hannah ____ She died Oct 17, 1807 Shelton,
Stoke on Trent parish, Staffordshire.
Children:
1. John Wright Shirley chr 24 Apr 1780 at Stoke
on Trent, Staffordshire. Nothing more known
2. William Shirley chr 13 Jan 1782 Stoke on Trent;
Living Shelton, Stoke on Trent parish in 1817 and still in 1832.
London Gazette 10 May 1806 - Notice is
hereby given that the copartnership heretofore subsisting between
us the undersigned William Shirley and John Buckstone both of
Shelton in the parish of Stoke on Trent Staffs manufacturers
of earthenware trading under the firm of William Shirley and
Co was this day dissolved by mutual consent. 8 May 1806.
London Gazette 18 Apr 1807 - ...Copartnership
between William Shirley and William Mander of Shelton in the
parish of Stoke upon Trent Staffs manufacturers of earthenware
carried on under the firm of Shirley and Mander was this day
dissolved by mutual conset. 11 Apr 1807.
London Gazette 22 Nov 1817 - Hanley Staffs.
To be peremptorily sold by aution in a commission of bankruptcy
against William and Jesse Shirley late of Shelton in the parish
of Stoke on Trent, Staffs potters and co-partners. on Tuesday
the 16th day of December next at the Swan Inn in Hanley the sale
to commence at five o'clock. All those convenient and well arranged
set of potworks with the garden spacious yard and appurtenances
therunto belonging most advantageously and pleasantly situated
in Hanley in teh Staffordshire Potteries called the Old Hall
Works late in the possession of the said bankrupts. These works
are in complete repair well supplied with water and close to
coals.
3. Mary Shirley 1784 Stoke on Trent
4. Jesse Shirley chr 21 May 1786 at Stoke on Trent;
Living Shelton, Stoke on Trent parish in 1817 and still in 1832;
He died 1839 in Philadelphia USA, age 52
London Gazette 22 Nov 1817 - Hanley Staffs.
To be peremptorily sold by aution in a commission of bankruptcy
against William and Jesse Shirley late of Shelton in the parish
of Stoke on Trent, Staffs potters and co-partners. on Tuesday
the 16th day of December next at the Swan Inn in Hanley the sale
to commence at five o'clock. All those convenient and well arranged
set of potworks with the garden spacious yard and appurtenances
therunto belonging most advantageously and pleasantly situated
in Hanley in teh Staffordshire Potteries called the Old Hall
Works late in the possession of the said bankrupts. These works
are in complete repair well supplied with water and close to
coals.
April 3, 1839 Jesse Shirley died in Philadelphia
in his 52nd year of age according to the Baltimore Sun. [Jesse
was late of Staffordshire England.]
5. Mary Shirley 1788 Stoke on Trent
6. John
Shirley born 21 Sept 1790, chr 3 Oct 1790 at St John
the Evangelist, Hanley. In 1821, he was a partner selling earthenware
with his brother Benjamin Shirley in London Children
moved to New York, Philadelphia, Maryland and California
7. Cephas Shirley b 17 Apr 1793, chr April 28, 1793
at St John the Evangelist, Hanley; In the china business with
his brother Benjamin Shirley in London 1814 [see Old Bailey proceedings
below]; According to Staffordshire Potteries history, he operated
a pottery operation in Stoke on Trent at least between 1818 and
1820. He was living in Deptford Kent prior to Sep 1823. He migrated
to New York in June 1825 and died Oct 2, 1863 Baltimore, MD
London Gazette 23 Jan 1816 - Notice is
hereby given that the partnership lately carried on between Cephas
Shirley and Benjamin Shirley carried on the business of Staffordshire
Ware at No 17 Worship St Shoreditch MDX was this day dissolved
by mutual consent. 11 Jan 1816.
London Gazette 1 Nov 1817 - Notice is hereby
given that the partnership lately carried on between Moses Ellis
and Cephas Shirley of Shelton in the Staffordshire Potteries
as printers and enamellers of earthenware under the firm of Ellis
and Shirley was this day dissolved by mutual consent. 28 Oct
1817.
London Gazette 23 Sep 1823 - Notice of
Insolvent Debtors to be Heard - Cephas Shirley, formerly of Worship-Street,
Norton-Falgate, in the County of Middlesex., Chinaman (cariying
on business with Benjamin Shirley, under the firm of C. and B.
Shirley, afterwards of Hanley, in. the County of Stafford, Earthenware
Manufacturers (carrying on business with Richard Dean and William
Hall, under the firm of Dean and Co. and afterwards with the
said.Richard Dean, under the firm of Dean and Co.):, since of
Shoreditch in the.said County of Middlesex, afterwards of the
City-Road, in the said County of Middlesex, and late.of Deptford
in the County of, Kent, Clerk, to Benjamin Shirley of Deptford
aforesaid, Chinaman.
Early NY Naturalizations: Shirley, Cephas,
b. Staffordshire, Eng. age 31 migrated from Liverpool, merchant
21 June 1825.
8. Benjamin Shirley chr. July 26, 1795 at St John the
Evangelist, Hanley d. 1845 In the china business with his brother
Cephas Shirley in London 1814 [see Old Bailey proceedings below].
He was living in Deptford Kent about 1823
London Gazette 23 Jan 1816 - Notice is
hereby given that the partnership lately carried on between Cephas
Shirley and Benjamin Shirley carried on the business of Staffordshire
Ware at No 17 Worship St Shoreditch MDX was this day dissolved
by mutual consent. 11 Jan 1816.
London Gazette 29 Sept 1821. Commission
of bankrupt bearing the date 28 Aug 1816 awarded and issued forth
against John Shirley and Benjamin Shirley, of Worship Street
London MDX dealers in earthenware and co-partners, meet at the
Swan Inn in Hanley, Staffs...creditors who have not already proved
their debts are to come prepared to prove the same....[same page
and edition as another mention of the bankruptcy of William and
John Shirley of Shelton Staffs.]
London Gazette 23 Sep 1823 - Notice of
Insolvent Debtors to be Heard - Cephas Shirley, formerly of Worship-Street,
Norton-Falgate, in the County of Middlesex., Chinaman (cariying
on business with Benjamin Shirley, under the firm of C. and B.
Shirley, afterwards of Hanley, in. the County of Stafford, Earthenware
Manufacturers (carrying on business with Richard Dean and William
Hall, under the firm of Dean and Co. and afterwards with the
said.Richard Dean, under the firm of Dean and Co.):, since of
Shoreditch in the.said County of Middlesex, afterwards of the
City-Road, in the said County of Middlesex, and late.of Deptford
in the County of, Kent, Clerk, to Benjamin Shirley of Deptford
aforesaid, Chinaman.
9. William Wright Shirley born 22 Sep 1797, chr Oct
1, 1797 at Hanley Staffordshire; He moved to the USA in 1823
and opened a crockery store and auction house in New York City;
He was living in Brooklyn Kings Co NY in 1850 census; He died
July 16, 1865 (age 67 yrs)
Early NY Naturalizations: Shirley, William
W. [report 21 Sept 1818] b Staffordshire, Eng., age 21 migrated
from Liverpool, merchant 20 Mar 1823.
"According to Arthur W. Clement of
the Newark Museum, “The honor of first commercially producing
porcelain in this country must be given to the Jersey Porcelain
and Earthenware Company of Jersey City. . . .” (12). Workers
from England, Ireland, and France were hired by William W. Shirley
to manufacture Staffordshire earthenware and porcelain in Jersey
City" [prior to 1826]
New York Times - November 29, 1851. FIRE:...
The building was entirely destroyed, excepting the front walls.
-From No. 211 the flames spread to tlhe five story building,
No. 210 Pearl-, the store of which was occupied by William W.
Shirley, dealer in crockery and auctioneer...
married Elizabeth Garrick Coddington, daughter
of Moses Coddington and Sarah Farclo, on 15 Aug 1818 at St Stephens
Episcopal Church in New York, New York, USA; born on 16 Dec 1799
in New York, NY; She died on 16 Jul 1880 in New York, NY
children: (listed in his 1850 Kings Co NY HH)
(1). William Fairclo Shirley born March 4, 1833 in
New York City; He died November 14, 1903
New York Times - Nov 16, 1903. Death Overtakes Old Couple.
Mrs William F. Shirley expires suddenly while planning arrangements
for husband's funeral. Side by side having died within a few
hours of each other, William F. Shirley, a retired broker and
his wife Carrie Chester Shirley are lying at the Antoinette,
a hotel at 54 E 59th Street. Mr Shirley died first and at about
630 o'clock on saturday afternoon. At about the dame hour yesterday
afternoon Mrs Shirley while sitting on a sofa in her apartment,
discusing with her children the funeral arrangements and the
kindnesses of the father and hunsband, suddenly leaned back and
expired. Mr Shirley was 71 years of age and Mrs Shirley wa 70.
Although in the technical description of Dr George B Fowler who
ha been the family physician for many years both died of apoplexy,
even the physician admitted last night that the shock of her
husband's death had undboubtedly led to Mrs Shirley's death adn
that she had died as near as in the cold actualities it is ever
true of a broken heart. The couple were married in Christ Church
in this city on April 4 1864. The Rev Hugh Miller Thompson performed
the ceremony. Mrs Shirley was the daughter of Cornelius Low Sidell.
Continuously since that time Mr Shirley had lived in New York.
He began his business life in the crockery and glass business
in which his father was active before him, and gradually increased
his fortune. About 50 years ago he entered Wall Street and was
for nearly 40 years a prominent figure in the brokerage business
on the street. He was for many years broker for James R Keene.
At one time he was a member of the Democratic Club, but resigned
about 10 years ago. For about 8 years past Mr Shirley had been
ailing and had not been active in business. On Friday evening
about 630 o'clock he was stricken with an apoplectic stroke and
died from its effects on Saturday evening about the same hour.
The couple are survived by three children - Rufus G Shirley who
is in the insurance business; Mrs Dr. Frank G. Hallstead, and
Grace E. Shirley. The funeral arrangements which were in part
completed by Mrs Shirley's own suggestions and which were interrupted
by her death will now be altered and the couple will be buried
together.
New York Times. Nov 16, 1903. Obituary: SHIRLEY: On Saturday
Nov 14 at his residence 54 E 59th St. William Fairclo Shirley,
son of the late William Wright and Eliza Garrick Coddington in
the 71st year of his age. Notice of funeral hereafter. Baltimore
and San Francisco papers please copy.
married Carolyn Chester Sidell on April 4 1864 at Christ Church
New York City; daughter of Cornelius Low Sidell. She was born
July 12 1848 and died Nov 15, 1903
children:
1. Rufus George Shirley; born August 7, 1873 at 53
W 37th St NY; He resided at 716 Madison Ave NY; He was a member
of the Delta Chi fraternity; alive in 1903; worked at New York
Life Insurance Co.
 Their
only son Rufus George Shirley born at 53 W 37th St Aug 7 1873
resides at 716 Madison Ave NYC baptized and confirmed in the
Episcopal Church. A Republican in politic. He early evinced a
desire for knowledge in military tactices, and entered the Military
Academy at Peekskill for training receivng at the age of 12 a
diploma for skill in drill. Later he became a student at Trinity
School and from there pased on to the Columbia Institute acquiring
in each proficiency in other studies. He finally graduated in
June 1891 from the Dupuy School in Trenton New Jersey. By the
desire of his father and the influence of their intimate friende
the late Governor Roswell P Flower, he was appointed a cadet
in the US Naval Academy rooming with cadet Worth Bagley of Raleigh
NC (unfortunately the first naval officer to lose his life in
the Spanish American War, being the 2nd officer in command of
the US torpedo boat Winslow....). After his return to NY he was
appointed in 1895 a clerk in the home office of the NY Life Insurance
Co. Being alert both mentally and physically industrious genial
and kindly in nature, with keen perception aptness in emergencies
and quick resentment of infringements at the expiration of 5
years he was advanced in 1900 and made assistant manager of the
Broadway branch. and 10 days later to the position he now occupies
as agency director of the St James branch at 320 5th Ave NY.
His reputation is an atractive character of wide observation
broad and liberal views frank and earnest in his opinions an
is gratified with the satisfaction and confidence of the company.
His fondness for travelling has made him a tourist for considerable
extent in America. In 1901 he went abroad for a sojourn of 10
weeks passing through Holland, Belgium and the northern part
of France and especially vividly recalls with much pleasure a
private coaching trip from London to Chester. up the valley of
the Thames through many beautiful estates and being entertained
at Lord North's estate at Waxton Abbey. He is an arden admirer
of outdoor recreation being a close pursuer of large game in
the Canadian wood and an enthusiastic disciple of Isaak Walton.
He is vice pres of the North Lake Fish and Game Club, of Montreal
Canada adn the Delta Chi Club of New York, Veteran Corps of Artillery,
Historical Society, New England Society, Military Society of
the War of 1812, St Nicholas Society, Sons of the Revolution.
Sons of the American Revolution, Society of Colonial Wars, Huguenot
Society, Metropolitan Musuem of Art, [more] He is a veteran of
the 4th Division, First Naval Battalion, Naval Militia New York;
first lieutenant Co H, 9 th Regt, N.G.N.Y - Historic Homes
and Institutions and Genealogical and Family ..., Volume 1
married Maude N Longmire on Nov 8 1899 in Kings Co NY
2. Elaine Shirley; born about 1875 NY; alive in 1903;
married Dr Frank G. Hallstead
3. Grace E. Shirley; born about 1879 NY; alive in 1903.
(2). Henry Shirley born 1838 NY
(3). Clara Shirley born 1840 NY
(4). Ellen Shirley born 1842 NY
10. Charity Shirley b 20 Sep 1802, chr 26 Sep 1802
at Hanley; supposedly died London
11. Mary Shirley born about 1807 Lane End Staffordshire.
Nothing more known
OLD BAILEY TRIAL PROCEEDINGS
SAMUEL CHAPMAN, theft : simple grand larceny, 25th May, 1814.
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Ref: t18140525-36
original Text:
495. SAMUEL CHAPMAN was indicted for feloniously stealing, on
the 26th of April, six jelly-glasses, value 3 s. seven patty-glasses,
value 3 s. the property of Benjamin Shirley and Cephas Shirley
.
BENJAMIN SHIRLEY . My partner's name is Cephas Shirley;
we are china-men in Worship-street. The prisoner was our
warehouseman. On the 26th of April last, I was in the warehouse
where the glasses are kept. I saw these glasses taken from the
respective places, and set of one side; suspecting they were
put there by the prisoner to be taken away at dinner time, I
marked each one particular. I had applied to Mr. Armstrong to
attend. On the prisoner going to dinner, I sent a servant up
to see if they were gone; I discovered the glasses were gone.
I went with the officer, and saw the prisoner taken in custody.
He had got about fifty or sixty yards from our shop. He was then
taken to the public-house next to the office. These glasses were
taken out of his pocket; he confessed he had stolen them; they
were the first; he hoped we would forgive him on account of his
poor wife. The glasses were found in his pocket. He had a basket,
carrying crockery-ware. He had bought articles of me before.
I never suffered him to take anything without first bringing
them into the shop, and having them booked to him. These glasses
were up stairs, in the warehouse.
JOSHUA ARMSTRONG . I took the prisoner into custody, and searched
him at the public-house, and found these glasses in his pocket.
I asked him how he came by them; he said it was his first offence;
he hoped Mr. Shirley would forgive him. He was very much alarmed.
Afterwards, he said he told Thomas to book them.
THOMAS SHARP . I am bookkeeper to the prosecutors. The prisoner
never desired me to book these articles to him. On this day he
brought goods to me in this basket to book, but not these glasses.
I booked the goods in his basket. I am certain these glasses
were not among the things he brought to be booked.
Benjamin Shirley . These are the glasses; they are
the same that I marked.
Prisoner's Defence. I was in the habit of buying articles
of Mr. Shirley. I looked my goods out before I went to dinner;
some earthen ware, and them glasses. I got them together; they
were basons, jugs, and them glasses. I went to fetch the jugs
and glasses down; I put the glasses in my pocket. I kept one
glass in my hand to shew the clerk. As he was booking them a
load of crates of earthen ware came to the door; he immediately
told me to make haste home, that I should help him in with the
crates. When I came back I took the glasses and went away. I
believe I left a memorandum of the glasses; they would have been
put down when I came back.
Sharp. There was a cart come with crates. I was certain the
prisoner had the property about him. I would not suffer him to
stop. He had not a glass in his hand. He put the earthenware
on the counter to be booked, but not the glasses.
GUILTY , aged 57.
Confined 6 months in the house of correction , fined 1 s .
First Middlesex jury, before Mr. Justice Le Blanc
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William
Shirley of Hanley Staffordshire