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MOSES SHIRLEY born about
1780 NC d. Nov 27, 1861 Hamilton Co. IL
married Nancy Dale December 3, 1798 Warren Co. KY. Moses had a land grant in Barren Co.
KY in 1799. They left Barren County KY and are
recorded as buying land in Hamilton Co. IL as early as 1818.
Children:
1. John b.___ d. ca. 1828 m. Rosannah Moore Feb. 24, 1824 Hamilton
Co. IL
(1). Elena "Gelaney"
(2). John
2. Mary "Polly"
m. Martin Sims
3. Tillman b. Aug 11,
1800 KY, d. May 17, 1864, m. Lavina
Children:
(1). James Oct 28, 1824
Moores Prairie Twp. Hamilton Co. IL, died Oct 29, 1900. Married
1st Susan Ward Feb 26, 1846, (8 children), m. 2nd Martha A. Turner
June 9, 1867 (3 children) and m. 3rd Margaret E. Ross Oct 26,
1876 (2 children)
children:
A. Joseph Floyd 1855
Jefferson Co. IL, m. Julia Hunt
children:
(a). Randal Everette
Dec 27, 1894 Jefferson Co. IL
(b). John
(c). Lillie
(d). Edith
(e). Evan
(f). Jewel
(g). Opal
B. William W.
C. Tilman
D. Robert Henry
E. Moses
F. Marietta
G. Laura N.
H. James J.
I. Florence L. (by 2nd wife)
J. George W.
K. Rosita
L. Joyce (or Josie) (by 3rd wife)
M. Frank
(2). Moses 1829 IL
(3). William 1833 IL,
m. Johana McPherson
(4). Nancy J. 1838
IL
(5). Elizabeth
1842 IL, m. James Robinson
4. Millie m. Henry Irvin
Dec. 17, 1828 Hamilton Co. IL. (After
Millie died, Henry remarried. He was the father of 26 children).
children: IRVIN
(1). William
(2). Lewis
(3). John
(4). Elizabeth
(5). Eliza
(6). Thomas
(7). Lydia m. __Allen
(8). Sarah Caty
(9). James
5. Ann Eliza m. John
W. Lane Dec. 9, 1837 Hamilton Co. IL Living in Jefferson Co. in 1850 census.
children: LANE
(1). Lucy
(2). George
(3). Moses
(4). Jasper
(5). E.
6. Sarah m. Milton Cox
Dec 22 , 1833
children: COX
(1). Riley
(2). Fanny
7. Isaac b. ca. 1805
Barren Co. KY d. 1858 Douglas Co. Kansas, m. Elizabeth Cox d.
1876
Children: 1850 census
(1). Wilburn Feb 26,
1828 Shelby Co. IL d. 1880 Jefferson Co. KS m. Louisa Prather
Feb 3, 1848 Lynn Co. MO. She died in 1880.
In 1849 Wilburn joined a wagon
train with his own ox team and went to California where he mined
for gold, quite successfully. Later, he came to Lynn Co. MO.
In 1853, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley and their three children, Margaret,
John Lafayette and Marion Moses came overland by ox team to Lecompton.
Wilburn, like his father, Isaac, was a "free state"
man and was a radical Abolitionist. In 1860, he sold the 160
acres in Lecompton and located in Kaw Township, Jefferson Co.
Kansas. This move in 1860 was the beginning of the "Jefferson
County: Shirleys. After settling in Kaw Twp., Wilburn became
prominent among the citizens. For many years he was a Justice
of the Peace and in politics was a useful member of the Republican
party. His religious belief coincided with that of the Baptist
church but there being no organization of that kind in the community,
he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Both Wilburn and
his wife Louisa died in the fall of 1880, just three weeks apart.
Four of Wilburn's sons lived and farmed in Jefferson Co.
They were John L., Marion Moses, George Thomas "Tom",
and Ennus P.
Children:
A. Margaret 1848 d. 1916, m. Moses J. Shirley b. Mar 22, 1850
son of Moses Dale
born June 30, 1812 Hart Co. KY
children:
(a). Elizabeth 1875 d. 1957 never
married
B. John Lafe 1850 d.
1926
Lived Douglas County Kansas until
nearly ten years of ago and attended school in the old-fashioned
log school school houses where the tuition was made by subscriptions.
He remained with his parents, working for his father until he
reached his majority, when he took charge of the farm home and
conducted it until 1877. In Topeka, Mar 4, 1876 he married Plutina
Hodges who was a native of Surrey Co. North Carolina who had
moved to Kansas in 1872 with her parents. After their marriage,
Lafe began his farming operation with forty acres of raw, uncleared
land and by strict attention to business, energy, industry and
perseverance he added to his possessions until he owned and operated
300 acres. A larger home was built along with several barns,
feed lots, etc. He engaged in general farming and stock raising
and in feeding both cattle and hogs. Among the horses were good
grades of Clydesdales. He was active in Masonic work in which
he was faithful and found much pleasure. After his death,
his widow, Plutina, lived with her daughter, Nora, and died at
age 85 from shock after having been struck by a farm truck in
the farmyard at Nora's.
children:
(a). Nora 1877 d. 1942
m. Walter Beeler
(b). Lue Belle 1875 d.
1966 n. Fred Romig
children: ROMIG
1. Helen
2. James
(c). James Garfield 1882
d. 1966 m. Sophia Stein
children:
1. Mary living
Kansas City, KS
2. Helen m. ___Seeds
of Ft. Worth, Texas
(d). Roll 1886 d. Sept
17, 1960 (emphysema), m. Grace Duncan Dec 2, 1918, born
Sept 21, 1889 Whiting, Kansas
Roll Shirley attended the country
school, spent some time at Kansas State University before going
to Emmet, Idaho where he was with his uncle Birden Hodges for
several months. Upon returning home he joined his father in the
operation of the family farm. Included in the many acres that
they took care of were several pastures. Many days after working
all day in the filed, Roll would load tanks of water on the wagon,
hitch up the horses and haul water to the cattle in the pastures
when the wind had failed to turn the windmills. Farming in those
days was more different that it is today with all the mechanical
equipment available.
Grace Duncan was the daughter
of George and Hattie Duncan. Hattie, her mother, died when Grace
was twelve. She moved to Topeka where she lived and worked in
the Collins boarding House. Later she worked worked in the Fair
Store. About this time she was stricken with rheumatism and was
hospitalized several months and nearly died. This illness left
her with a stiff knee. She then moved to the home of her sister
and brother in law, Kate and Sam Barnes, about 1909, to recuperate.
She worked for the Victor Dinnen Family and during this time
she met Roll Shirley and after a courtship of eight years, they
married. They lived on the Garfield Shirley farm at Thompsonville
until the end of 1920 when they moved into the new little four-room
house built on the Lafe Shirley farm. About 1940 Roll's mother,
Plutina, moved to Grantville to live with Nora. Then Roll and
Grace Shirley moved into the home place. At this time Irene Shirley
and Ralph Nail were married and moved into the little house.
Ralph helped Roll with faming. After Roll's death in 1860 she
continued to live in the home place. She suffered a stroke in
1969 which left her paralyzed on the right side. With therapy
she regained the use of her right hand to the extent she could
write and feed herself. She never left the house after. She had
an heart attack and died November 21, 1872.
children:
1. Gladine m. ___
Marshalick
2. Irene m. __Nails
3. Miriam m. _ Morrow
(e). Theodore 1897 d.
1934 m. Amelia Matthias
Amelia continued to live at the
family home about 2 1/2 miles east of Grantville, Jefferson Co.
Kansas after the death of her husband, Theodore.
children:
1. Buddy Rovell
2. Theo Jeannie
C. Marion Moses "Doc"
Oct 22, 1852 Lynn Co. MO, d. 1935 m. Elizabeth Givens born 1864
died 1944.
He was a well respected farmer
and stockman. He raised full-blooded Poland China hogs, high
grade shorthorn cattle and horses. In 1887 he established a mean
market in Grantville.
Elizabeth was an active church
member working particularly in women's organizations of the Methodist
Church.
children:
(a). Leah 1884 d. 1911 of Smallpox
(b). Blanche 1889 d. 1950 m. 1st. Alcott Sage m. 2nd Leslie
Rowles, a veterinarian
D. George Thomas "Tom" 1855 d. 1937 m. Florence McHenry
in 1882, Grantville, KS, born 1860 d. 1959 (99 years of age)
Tom was considered one of the
leading stockmen and farmers of the area. Florence was a devoutly
religious woman and instrumental in the development of the Grantville
Methodist Church. She was also on the Executive Board of the
Methodist Home in Topeka KS for many years.
children:
(a). Effie Mae 1884-1965 m. Clarence
Smyth of Holton
(b). Arch James 1888-1976 m.
Mattie Payne Feb 24, 1920
(c). Harriet B. 1892-1949
m. William Montgomery
(d). George Thomas 1900-1973
m. Marie Krigline
E. Ennus P. 1857 d. 1923
F. Annie 1860 d. 1921,
m. J. O. Givens, NO children
G. Isaac Newton "Cap"
1862 d. 1946 m. Ollie Billings
children:
(a). John A. 1891-1963
m. Nora Conway and they lived in California
(b). Gussie m. 1888-1967
She was a fine dressmaker
and for years owned her own shop in the majestic building in
Topeka. She had the first hem-stitching machine intopeka.
H. Sarah M. 1868 d. 1931,
m. Will Willits
children:
(a). Edna 1891
(b). Grace 1893 m. __
Wilkerson
(c). Helen 1898-1905
m. __ Denson (They
lived in Florida)
(d). Irene 1899-1963
__ Lamar (They
lived in Mexico)
I. William 1869 d. 1949
never married
J. Belle 1872 d. 1963
never married. Was
a teacher in the Topeka schools for many years.
See addition
items on the Misc link at top of page
(2). William 1829 IL
Shelby Co. IL
(3). Martha Ann 1833
Shelby Co. IL d. Mar 26, 1866 Lecompton, Douglass Kansas, m.
Enos Prather Mar 20, 1851 Lynn Co. MO died July 4, 1863 Helena,
AR. His parents
were John Prather and Zillah Howell.
children: PRATHER
(a). Columbus C. Dec 13, 1852
Clay, Lynn Co. MO d. 1947 Meadville, Linn Co. MO, m.1st
Mary E. Duncan m. 2nd Maude Ray
(b). Ann Maria April 8, 1855
ditto, m. John B. Austin
(c). Alice 1857 ditto
(d). Mary Louisa Jan 23, 1860
dittod. Detroit, Wayne Co. Michigan, m. John Dail
(e). Sarah Jane April 21,
1862 ditto d. Sept 25, 1956 Brookfield, Lynn Co. MO, m. James
William Burch
(4). Hannah 1836 Shelby
Co. IL m. William M. Glenn
(5). John M. 1838 Shelby
Co. IL d. 1855
(6). Nancy Jane 1841
Shelby Co. IL m. Smith Champion
(7). George W. 1845
Shelby Co. IL d. 1864
(8). Mary E. 1849 Linn
Co. MO
(9). Franklin Pierce
1853 Lynn Co. MO m. Laura Nelson Pate
8. Elizabeth d.
Jan 28, 1877 m. Alfred Moore June 12, 1828 Hamilton Co. IL. (8 Children)
9. Nancy born 1808 Barren
Co. KY, d. Apr 6, 1872 Hamilton Co. IL m. John Hall Sept. 1,
1824 Hamilton Co. IL, (14
Children)
10. Moses Dale
born June 30, 1812 Hart Co. KY d. Mar. 14, 1905 Harrison Co.
MO, married 1st Jerusha Hancock Dec. 24, 1833 Gallatin Co. IL.
She died March 23, 1882 Harrison Co. MO married 2nd Elmina Street
Gilpatrick March 15, 1888
Moses lived White
Co. IL (now Hamilton Co) with his parents as early as 1820. He
continuously lived on a farm near Eagleville, Harrison County
MO from 1854 until his death in 1905. He served as a private
in the company commanded by Captain James Hall, 3rd Regiment,
1 Brig. Militia Volunteer during the Indian Wars (Black Hawk
War). At the time of his enlistment in McLeansboro IL May 1832
he claimed he was 20 years old, 5 ft 6 inches in height, blue
eyes black hair, light complexion and was a farmer. He was mustered
out Aug 13, 1832 at Fort Hixon.
Children:
(1). Tamsey Jane Dec 30, 1830
(2). Daniel Campbell
b. Sept. 27, 1835 McCleansboro, IL d. Nov 17, 1918 Hot Springs,
Fall River, SD married Sarah Ann Anderson Apr 6, 1856 Harrison
Co. MO daughter of William Anderson and Rebecca Dale.
Daniel Campbell Shirley
Sarah Anderson was
a distant cousin of Daniel Campbell Shirley. They lived about
15 years in MO and them moved to Missouri Valley Iowa. They later
moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota, in 1880, settling in
a place called Bradley Flats.
Daniel Campbell Shirley served in the Missouri infantry during
the Civil War. He was captured by Confederate forces during the
war, and spent a short time in a prisoner of war camp. He mustered
out in 1865 in Arkansas. In later years, he was a member of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
In his retirement years, Daniel lived at the State Soldiers Home
in Hot Springs South Dakota. He died at the Home in 1918.
Children:
A. William Moses m. Amanda Butcher
B. Mary Alice 1861 MO
m. Joseph Gilcrest
C. Millard M. 1863 MO
D. Tillmen P. Jan 25,
1865 MO m. Adeline Newell
Children:
(a). Vesta
(b). Ruth
(c). Perry Allen
E. Emma 1867 MO
F. Celestia Nov 9, 1870
Harrison Co. MO d. 1951 Butte SD m. Chester T. Martin Apr 6,
1890 Fall River, SD
G. Samuel 1876 Iowa
H. Lambert O. 1878 Iowa
MORE PHOTO AND STORIES ON MISC LINK AT TOP OF PAGE
(3). Artamisa b. Aug
13, 1837 Iowa d. Apr 26, 1874 Eagleville, MO m. Andrew Jackson
Sheets Dec 10, 1854 Harrison Co. MO
Children:
A. Cordela
B. Nancy Emley
C. George Washington, m. Effie Reeves
D. Martha Elnora m. John Scott
Martha Elnora, John Scott and their children
E. Benjamin Franklin
F. John H., m. Mary Belle Jones
G. Samuel Moses m. Ellal Bess Van Hoozer
H. Preston
(4). Lee Francis "Frank"
b. Sept 5, 1841 m. Amanda Bowles Apr 29, 1866 Harrison Co. MO
Children:
A. Juantha, m. Willilam C. Graham
B. Cordelia, m. James P. Turney
(5). Fleming b. Nov.
22, 1843 d. before 1850
(6). William Riley b.
May 13, 1845 Hamilton Co. IL d. Aug 31, 1928 Springfield, Green
Co. MO
m. Elmira E. Yocum Feb 11, 1866 Harrison Co. MO born Aug 19,
1849 Brazil, Clay co. IN d. 1921 Denver CO
Children:
A. Elmer
B. Clara Leota July 31,
1867 Eagleville, Harrison Co. MO
C. Charley E. Feb 15,
1869
D. Edwin Aug 31, 1871
(twins?)
E. Elbert Aug 31, 1871
Eagleville, Harrison Co. MO d. Aug 7, 1944 m. Clara Pentecost
F. William J. Aug 31,
1873 Hastings, Mills Co. Iowa
G. Marcellus Martin June
21, 1875 Harrisonville, Cass Co. MO d. June 23, 1924 La Grande,
Union Co. OR m. Stella Lorraine Rogers
children:
(a). John Lawrence 1902
OR
(b). Ruby 1904 WA
(c). Leslie Earnest 1909
OR
(d). Elmyra Eliz. 1911
OR
(e). Alfred Benton 1914
OR
(f). Kenneth Eugene 1921
OR
H. Bert D. Aug 13, 1877
Hastings, Mill Co. Iowa
I. Cora May Sept 8, 1879
Atwood, Rawlins Co. Kansas
J. Carrie Grace Sept
7, 1889 Atwood, Rawlins Co. Kansas
K. Laurett Gaunt Feb
2, 1892 Topeka, Shawnee Co. Kansas
(7). John W. b. April
24, 1848 Iowa m. Mary Ann Patton Nov 2, 1871 Harrison Co. MO
(8). Moses J. b. Mar
22, 1850 Iowa m. Margaret Shirley, dau of Wilburn Shirley
(9). James b. July 16,
1852 Iowa, m. Eliza E. Barber Mar 17, 1872 in Harrison Co. MO
(10.) Andrew J. b. Sept
14, 1854 Harrison Co. MO
(11.) Perry E. b. Nov
9, 1855 Harrison Co. MO, m. Lizzie Jordan April 1879 Worth Co.
MO
Children:
A. infant daughter
B. Anna m. Mr. Hadley
C. Jane m. Mr. Lloyd
(12.) Nancy Ellis b.
Aug 7, 1857 Harrison Co. MO
(13.) Sarah A. b. Aug
12, 1860 Harrison Co. MO, d. Jan 12, 1890 Harrison Co. MO, never
married
Family info from:
Connie Sheets, Skip Wiest, Howard Shirley and census records.
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