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Joseph Shirley  born
13 April 1822 PA; Enumerated in the Armstrong Co PA census in
1850, newly married with one young child in the household, age
27; lived next door to father J. M. Shirley in 1860 Armstrong
Co census, age 40; Enumerated in Armstrong Co PA in 1870 census,
age 50; His elderly father John M Shirley, age 94, also lived
in the household; Joseph was enumerated as a widower in 1880
census, age 59, occupation farmer; Member of the United Presbyterian
Church according to a history of the Allegheny Valley, died at
Vandergrift PA in 1897
See Map of
Kiskiminetis Township where Joseph and father John lived
(between Long Run and Shady Plains
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Joseph B Shirley born 7 April 1820 at Kiskiminitus Twp.,
Armstrong County, Penn married Isabella Smith.'' Have a copy
of a deed from Armstrong County stating from John M to Joseph
and Henry in 1851, James to Joseph and Henry in 1860 and Henry
to Joseph in 1860 in Armstrong County', Penn. Have complete family
in 1870 census in Kelley's Station, Kiskimint Twp, Armstrong
County, Penn (father John, 94 retired farmer with them). Joseph
died in 1897, Armstrong County, Pa -
Shirley Family compiled by Carol Hopping
"Joseph Shirley was a farmer, a man of superior education
and wide reading, an ex-justice of the peace and one time sheriff
of Armstrong county, now deceased..."- History of Fayette
Co PA
Joseph, son of John M. and Betsey (Piser) Shirley, was
born April 13, 1822, in Kiskiminetas township, Armstrong county,
Pennsylvania, on the farm where his father settled upon first
coming to this locality. Like his father before him he became
a farmer. In his political convictions he was a Democrat, and
he was a member of the United Presbyterian church. He died at
Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, in 1897. He married Isabel Smith,
a native of Kiskiminetas, now South Bend township, who was born
in the year 1820, died in 1876, daughter of Theophilus and Betty
(Lowrey) Smith, both parents being natives of Ireland - Genealogical
and personal history of the Allegheny Valley, Vol 3.
married Isabella Smith, SShe was born 23 November 1819
at Kiskiminitus Twp. Armstrong Co PA, age 51 in husband's 1870
census household; Shge died 12 July 1876; dau of Othie Smith
of Scotch-Irish ancestors who emigrated from the north of Ireland,
settling in Indiana County PA
Isabel, wife of Joseph Shirley, buried Olivet Cemetery, Armstrong
Co PA
children:
3(i). Martha E. Shirley born about 1849 PA, age 1 in
1850 census, age 10 in 1860 census; Not enumerated in parent's
1870 census household; She married Samuel Huey (according
to a descendant)
3(ii). Lettielia l Shirley born about 1852 PA, age
8 in 1860 census, age 19 in parent's 1870 census household
3(iii). Mary S. Shirley (Samantha) born about 1856,
age 4 in 1860 census, age 14 in parent's 1870 census household,
age 24 in widowed father's 1880 census household; She was residing
in Connellsville Pennsylvania, with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Sembowen.(about
1900)
3(iv). John Smith Shirley, Esq. born about 1857 PA,
age 3 in 1860 census, age 13 in parent's 1870 census household;
He was an Agent Life Ins. Co living in his widowed father's 1880
census household, age 22; He became an attorney; lived Clarion
Co. PA; appointed county solicitor; Democrat. Alternate delegate
to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1912; Ran
for congress but lost by 9,000 votes.
John Smith, son of Joseph and Isabel (Smith) Shirley, was
born January 17, 1860, in Kiskiminetas township, upon the old
farm where his grandfather first settled in this county; in later
life he helped to tear down the building that the first settlers
used as a fortification when attacked by the Indians. He was
reared on the farm; he received his primary education in the
local public schools, later attending Elders Ridge Academy, and
finally graduating from the College of Physicians and Surgeons
at Baltimore, Maryland, March 1, 1883. He immediately began the
practice of medicine at Strattonville, where he remained until
1887; on October 17 of that year he came to Clarion, where he
continued practice until January 1, 1891. He then took up the
study of law, entering the office of Judge W. A. Hindman, and
was admitted to the bar on April 10, 1893. He has since that
time practiced law in Clarion, becoming very successful in the
profession, and being now one of the leading citizens of this
place. In politics he is a Democrat and progressive; was a member
of the town council of Clarion from 1893 until 1896. In the latter
year he was elected district attorney, serving from 1897 until
1900. In the year 1909 he was elected chief burgess of Clarion,
which office will be retained by him until January 1, 1914. In
the year 1887 he was elected delegate to the Democratic state
convention, and since then has served in this capacity a number
of times. He was also a delegate to the last state convention
at Harrisburg, May 7, 1912, and was elected an alternate at large
to the Democratic national convention at Baltimore, June 25,
1912. He was present at the national convention which nominated
Bryan in 1896, and Parker at St. Louis in 1904. Besides being
prominent as a politician, Mr. Shirley has also become well known
in fraternal circles. He is a member of the Free and Accepted
Masons, Lodge 277; of the Knights of the Maccabees; the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, of Strattonville; of the Fraternal Order
of Eagles. For more than seventeen years he has served on the
board of trustees of the First Baptist Church of Clarion, of
which he and his wife also are members. He married, June 12,
1884, at Richardsville, Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, Sarah
Ellen Carrier, a native of that county, daughter of Isaac Carrier
and his wife, who was Ellen Harris, both natives of Jefferson
county; upon the death of her father at the age of thirty-one
years, her mother married C. A. Carrier, of Tennessee. Mrs. Shirley
died December 27, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Shirley were the parents
of the following children: 1. Frank C., born May 24, 1885; now
resident at Erie, Pennsylvania. 2. John T., born March 14, 1887;
now resides at Erie, where he is special agent of the Equitable
Life Insurance Company; he married Pearl Shannon and has one
child, Allan Irvin Shirley. 3. Frances E., born in June, 1889.
4. Ruth, born in 1891. 5. Charles, born January 16, 1894. 6.
Margaret, born January 17, 1897. 7. Kathryn, born November 14,
1901. - Genealogical and personal history of the Allegheny
Valley, Vol 3.
married Sarah Ellen Carrier born at Richardsville,
Jefferson county PA on March 20 1864. daughter of Isaac and Ellen
Carrier; attended Bucknell University; married on June 12 1884
at Richardsville.
Obituaries of the Clarion Democrat - SHIRLEY, Sarah Ellen
December 31, 1908. The death of Mrs Sarah Ellen Shirley, wife
of John Smith Shirley, Esq. of Clarion which occurred suddenly
last Sunday, Dec 27 1908 at about 2 o'clock is one of the saddest
and most impressive that has taken place here. Mrs Shirley had
not been in the most perfect health for some time past but yet
was not ill. At about 11 o'clock the night previous to her death
she suffered a spell of sickness from something she had eaten,
but was relieved adn passed the latter part of the night in refreshing
sleep. The next morning she felt quite well but remained in bed
and at 12 o'clock noon sent word to her physician as to her condition,
saying she felt so well he need not call at that time. At about
one o'clock she was still feeling well as as the family gathered
for the noon meal gave some directions in connection with the
same,. But just as the family was seated for the meal Mr. Shirley
was summoned in haste by his son Frank who had taken some food
upstairs to his mother. Frank noticed a change in her appearance
and spoke to her. She responded by speaking his name, Frank,
and passed into a convulsion from which she never recovered,
nothwithstanding everythnig that medial science and skill could
do was done. Surrounded by her family and her mother, who has
been visiting her for several months, she passed to the world
beyond. Sarah Ellen Carrier was the daughter of Isaac adn Ellen
Carrier. She was born at Richardsville, Jefferson county PA on
March 20 1864. She received her education in the public schools
at Miss Mary J. Stewart's academy, Brookville and at Lewisburg
Seminary, now Bucknell University. She was married to John Smith
Shirley on June 12 1884 at Richardsville. To them were born seven
children, all of whom survive as follows: Frank Carrier, John
thomas, Frances Ellen, Emma Ruth, Charles Leroy F., Margurite
elizabeth, Anna Katherine. Her brother C. Frank, Thomas and John
Carrier also survive her and one half-brother Harry and a half
sister Elizabeth Carrier. Mrs Shirley was the highest type of
tender, kind and loving mother and in her home she was as a queen
on her throne with all of her family as willing subjects. Patient,
considerate and thoughtful she won the love of her family and
also the respect and confidence of her neighbors and all who
knew her. Back of all her life as wife mother, friend or neighbor
was the fact that she had been a sincere Christian form the time
she was 12 years old and this accounts for the admirable qualities
of head and heart she possessed. She was a member of the Baptist
church from the time she became a Christain and died in that
communion. The funeral was held from the family home Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by the deceased's
pastor, Rev. R. R. Thompson, assisted by Dr John Ballentine,
the floral tributes and offerings were exceptionally fine and
very numerous. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the
Clarion cemetery. The sympathy for the stricken family and friends
is universal.
children:
4(i). Frank Carrier Shirley born about 1886 PA, age
27 at time of marriage in 1912.
Ancestor of DNA Participant #41077
married Maud Irene Weaver on 28 November 1912 at Clarion
PA
children:
5(i). John Emmett Shirley born 12 September 1915, age
14 in 1930 census, age 25 at time of marriage
married ________on 3 September 1941 at Allegheny Co
PA
5(ii). Virginia H Shirley born about 1919 in Tennessee,
age 11 in 1930 census
5(iii). Sarah E. Shirley born about 1921 in Tennessee,
age 9 in 1930 census
5(iv). Emmylou Shirley born about 1924 in PA, age 6
in 1930 census
5(v). Thoams H. Shirley born about 1926 in PA, age
4 in 1930 census
5(vi). Frances E. Shirley born about 1928 in PA, age
2 in 1930 census
4(ii). John Thomas Shirley born about 1887 PA
 John Thomas Shirley,
general agent in Western Pennsylvania for the Connecticut General
Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, with headquarters
in Pittsburg, is among the younger generation of insurance men
in America who have advanced to positions of prominence within
a comparatively short time. Mr. Shirley has engaged in the insurance
field for a period of twelve years, during which time he has
established an excellent record.
Mr. Shirley was born in Strattonville, Clarion County,
Pennsylvania, March 14, 1887, son of John Smith and Sarah (Carrier)
Shirley. After having completed the course in the public schools
and the high school of Clarion, PA and after having taken a college
preparatory course at the Clarion State Normal School, Mr. Shirley
entered Bucknell University at Lewisburg, PA in the class of
1909. After completing his college work, Mr. Shirley became engaged
in a responsible position with a bank at Clarion, PA., which
work continued for several years.
Looking about for a broader field, Mr. Shirley became interested
in the life insurance business, which seemed to offer excellent
opportunities for expansion of his efforts. He accepted an appointment
as soliciting agent for the Equitable Life Assurance Society
of the United States, with which company he made a remarkable
successful record. In 1914 he was advanced by appointment as
supervisor of agents for the Equitable Life in sixteen counties
in Central Pennsylvania, with offices at Harrisburg. Mr. Shirley
acceptably filled this position during 1914-1918. His standing
in the insurance field, and with representatives of other companies,
is indicated by his selection as secretary of the Northwestern
Pennsylvania Life Underwriters Association at Erie during his
residence in that city. president of the Central Pennsylvania
Life Underwriters Association; and representative on the National
Executive Committee of the Life Underwriters Association during
the residence at Harrisburg, PA.
4(iii). Frances Ellen Shirley born about 1890 PA
4(iv). Emma Ruth Shirley born about 1892 PA
4(v). Charles LeRoy Shirley born about 1894 PA
4(vi). Marguerite Elizabeth Shirley born about 1897
PA
4(vii). Anna Katherine Shirley born about 1902 PA
3(v). Sarah Emma Shirley (Ermma) born about 1859, age
10/12 in 1860 census, age 10 in parent's 1870 census household,
age 20 in widowed father's 1880 census household; She died unmarried
in 1883
3(vi). Rachel Adaline Shirley (Ada) born 31 January
1862 in Kiskiminitus Twp Armstrong Co PA, age 8 in parent's 1870
census household, age 18 in widowed father's 1880 census household;
She married James McCauley Sembower on 17 Sept 1885 of Connellsville,
Pennsylvania.
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Robert Shirley (continued)