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DShi132999@aol.com My name is Dannis Ralph Shirley. My father's name was Ralph Elmo Shirley. My grandfather, Benjamin Shirley, lived in Three Oaks prior to Benton Harbor in Berrien County Michigan. My grandmother's name was Leetha, and her maiden name was either Grose or Gross. My parents were divorced when I was only four, and I do not have any further information. Any suggestions for tracing my ancestory would be welcomed. 1. Benjamin Shirley of Name: Ralph Elmo Shirley SS Death Index Name: Ralph E. Shirley Divorce Name: Ralph Elmo Shirley WWII Enlistment Record Name: Ralph E Shirley 1930 Chikaming, Berrien, Michigan Benjaman Sherley 38 b IN; OH; IN Car Inspector for Railroad
(was not a veteran) also in the same county (also born in Indiana with parents born OH and IN) 1930 Weesaw, Berrien, Michigan Milford Shirley 36 b IN; OH; IN farmer This looks like a fit? Is Hiram B in this next family, Hiram Benjamin Shirley? 1900 German, Marshall, Indiana Hiram Shirely 50 b OH 1910 German, Marshall, Indiana Hiram Shirey 57 b OH Note: The DNA for the lineage of Benjamin Shirley of Berrien MI matches the DNA for Robert Shirley and Susannah Baker of Pennsylvania. It is very interesting to see that Benjamin's lineage may be linking with Daniel Shirley Branch 28 who was also born Pennsylvania. Could Daniel and Branch 28 be a descendant of Robert Shirley? James H. Shirley born 1826 according to Lowell Middlesex Co MA 1860 census and 1865 state census; occupation as brass founder in 1870 Lake Twp in Cook Co IL. (note: a Lydia and Sarah Shirley of Strafford Co NH of the same age married Twombley men in later years) married Elizabeth Twombly (source: death records of children). born 27 Nov 1829 at Dover NH, dau of Wm H. Twombley, died 11 Jan 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co IL children
1. Joseph H. Shirley born 1848 in NH; living Berrien Co MI in 1910 census; died 8 Nov 1933 in Chicago, Cook Co IL, age 85 (parents named in death cert) married Emma _____ born 1858 in VT
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EDWARD PAUL SHIRLEY On that beautiful
summer day of June 24, 2005, that lovely spirit flew away from
earth to heaven. At eight o'clock in the morning, just as the
golden sun was rising above the eastern skyline, that precious
spirit which had inhabited its earthly tabernacle for sixty-nine
years, nine months, and twenty-seven days peacefully and quietly
passed over the river to wake up on the other shore. Always thinking
of others, always fighting the good fight-his struggle with cancer
ended when he looked at his loving wife and said "Triss,
I can't do it any longer". The oil was gone and the flickering
light in his eyes went out. The perfect seed sewn, the full ripened
grain, the harvest was ready for the reaper. Edward Paul Shirley
was born on August 28th, 1935, the youngest son of Joseph Boomer
Shirley and Luella Barnes Shirley of Cincinnati, Ohio. He had
one brother, Joseph Floyd Shirley. Edward is survived by his
wife Patricia Linn Shirley-having celebrated their Golden 50th
wedding anniversary almost two weeks ago at Peachtree Presbyterian
Church with many family and friends from all over the country.
His three children include son Paul Andrew Shirley and his wife
Aleta, daughter Susan Shirley Flowers and her husband Anthony,
and daughter Carol Shirley Wrape and her husband Eric. His eight
grandchildren include Jennifer Lynn Shirley, Grant Paul Shirley,
Hannah Aleta Shirley, Kristen-Ana Flowers, Andrew Lee Flowers,
Jason Wayne Wrape and his wife Christy, Felicia Grace Wrape,
and Fallon Shirley Wrape. His two great-grandchildren include
Lissa Elaine Wrape, and McKenzi Christine Wrape.Over his lifetime
he contributed countless hours towards his passions that include
his faith in Christ, Bible study and teaching, and spreading
God's word through the Gideon Ministry. His devotion to Christ
was also evident by his service as an Elder at Peachtree Presbyterian
Church and by quietly helping others as a Stephen Minister and
Instructor. He was a true patriot and deeply loved his country,
especially our national bird the bald eagle. In his younger years
he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, was a Boy Scout Leader,
and became a 32 Mason. He attended both the University of Arizona
and the University of Cincinnati. His professional career included
co-founding the Invacare Corporation serving in both vice president
and president roles over many years. He served on the Boards
of Directors of the American Bald Eagle Foundation, the Florida
Oceanographic Society, The Navigators, Wildlife Forever, and
co-founded the Shirley Family Foundation with his wife. Other
memberships include the Capital City Club, the Atlanta Opera,
the High Museum of Art, and benefactor of the Fernbank Science
Center.Friends may call or send flowers to the H.M. Patterson
& Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel on Monday, June 27, from 6
to 8 PM. The funeral service will be at the Peachtree Presbyterian
Church on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 PM in the main sanctuary with
a reception following. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, should
go to the North Atlanta Gideon's Camp 1003, PO Box 29832, Atlanta,
GA 30359 or to the charity of your choosing. Memorial tribute