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Thomas Shirley
born in 1797. Lived Massachusetts and St Lawrence Co New York

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Thomas Shirley born 17 September 1797. He was born in New Hampshire according to census, but it's likely in error, should have instead indicated Hampshire Co Massachussets (according to family tradition); Possibly a brother to a William Shirley who was enumerated at Messena St Lawrence Co NY in 1810 census and was involved in several land transaction there in the 1820s; This William Shirley was a resident of Toronto Canada in 1850 when he sold land in St Lawrence Co NY to Thomas Shirley; Thomas was enumerated in the 1830 census of St Lawrence Co New York, age 30-40 (b 1790 -1800), newly married, without children at that point; Enumerated again at St Lawrence Co NY in 1840, age 40-50, married with 3 sons in the household, no daughters; Age 51 in the St Lawrence Co 1850 census, age 63 in St Lawrence Co NY census; He and his wife Hannah Shirley were living with son William in St Lawrence Co in 1870 census, age 72; Thomas Shirley died 2 January 1875, Both Thomas and wife Hannah are buried Pine Grove Cemetery, Messena, St Lawrence Co New York.

"The Shirley`s came from Ware, Mass [ed: Hampshire Co]. They were on their way to Canada when someone told them they were foolish to go to a wilderness and they bought a farm about a mile from Louisville, near where Massena Springs are in New York State [St Lawrence Co]. They lived there for awhile and Grandma`s mother (Jane Shirley) died there. Mother thinks Thomas Shirley had the home place. One of Grandma Shirley`s sisters, Polly Shirley (Mary), was married to Thos. Steinburgh who lived on Steacy Island in the St. Lawrence River until there was trouble between great Britain & United States (about 1812). They got afraid and left the place and all improvements & went back on a new farm on the 6th or 4th concession of Township of Matilda, Dundas County, Ontario, & some of their descendants still live there. Aunt Polly died at Bearbrooke, Russell County Ont. (near Leanard, Ont. & about 20 miles from Ottawa) and was buried there. I think at the time of her death she was living with her son Thomas Steinburgh who had a farm at Lenard and died there. Thos. Steinburgh, husband of Polly, died in Matilda & was buried there. In his earlier years he had been a river pilot - lumber. Her grave is located outside of Vars on Force Road. Her birth date appears to be 1785. " (ed: her death was recorded 20 Feb 1878, Rusell Co Ontario, age 90)

From the Messena Observer, Jan 19, 1940 - Thomas came from Boston MA where his family had lived for several generations. Thomas settled first in Louisville Landing just below the ferry dock. He left two brothers, John and William, in Boston. (Website editor: one wonders if this newspaper is sourced from family who are mistakenly connecting their Shirleys to Gov William Shirley of Boston. He had two sons John and William. Many US Shirley families claim connections to Gov Shirley through family lore, but they are all in error )

married Hannah Howe about 1830, likely in New York; She was age 46 in 1850 census, born New York, widowed and living with son William Shirley in St Lawrence Co NY in 1880 census, age 76; She was born 23 April 1804 and died 30 July 1887.

children:

1(i). Myron Shirley born 1 September 1831 NY; Not enumerated in the family's 1840 census household; age 19 in 1850 census household; He died 31 November 1854, age about 23

1(ii). John Shirley born 2 February 1837; He died 19 June 1849 Louisville, New York age about 12

1(iii). William Shirley born 18 September 1839 Messena, NY, age 17 in 1850 census household, age 26 living in parent's 1860 census household, married with wife and child; Age 36 in 1870 Messena St Lawrence Co NY census; Enumerated at St Lawrence Co NY in 1880 census, age 40 He died 3 April 1894 Hartford, Vermont,

1898 St Lawrence Co NY Probate - Estate of William Shirley; [9505]; Date of Death Apr 15 1894; Probate 15 Nov 1898; WB 28 p 137;

married Olive Ann Hill sometime prior to 1860. She was born 15 July 1839 Benson, Vermont, She died 21 June 1909 at Norwood, Vermont.

children:

2(i). Jane (Jennie) Shirley born 7 November 1859, age 9/12 in 1860 census household, age 10 in 1870 census, age 20 in 1880 census; She died 25 December 1881 Messena NY; She married Hiram Melvin Chase 25 June 1881 Messena NY

2(ii). Etta Shirley born 24 October 1860 NY, age 9 in 1870 census (as Henrietta), age 19 in 1880 census; She married Mr. A. L. Bradish

2(iii). Addie Shirley born 7 July 1862 NY, age 7 in 1870 census, age 17 in 1880 census; She married Mr. F. Minkler

2(iv). Myra Shirley born 17 September 1864 NY, age 6 in 1870 census, age 15 in 1880 census; She died 11 April 1945 at White River Junction, Vermont . She never married, was a nurse.

2(v). Mary Ethel Shirley born 19 July 1866 Messena NY, age 3 in 1870 census, age 13 in 1880 census; She died 15 September 1928 at Hartford, Vermont

2(vi). William E Shirley born 13 September 1867 NY, age 2 in 1870 census, age 12 in 1880 census; Married with children in 1900 census of St Lawrence Co NY; He died 5 October 1930

William Shirley 1867-1930

married May Cobane She was named in the marriage records of several of her children; She was age 28 in 1900 census household

children:

3(i). Myrtle Shirley born 1 August 1890 NY, age 9 in 1900 census; She died 17 August 1961 She married Irving Thomas Elger on 23 August 1911 in St Lawrence Co NY

3(ii). Myron Emery Shirley born 29 December 1892, age 7 in 1900 census; He died 28 January 1945

married Eva Flossie Sheets on 4 August 1913 in Massena, N.Y. Later, they moved to Lacona, N.Y. near Sandy Creek, N.Y.

3(iii). Mary Shirley born about 1896 NY, age 4 in 1900 census; She died in 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA from the Flu. She never married.

3(iv). Clifton H Shirley born 15 April 1898 NY, age 2 in 1900 census; He died 15 November 1948 WWI

Clifton Shirley

married 1) Florence Dignean on 21 March 1922 at St Lawrence Co NY; She was the daughter of William Dignean and Effie Eamon

married 2) Lena Cuglar

3(v). Max Shirley born 5 May 1900 NY, age 0 in 1900 census (as Arthur); He died 26 December 1952 .

Max Shirley

Ancestor of DNA Kit #99162

married Clara Cryderman on 6 May 1924 at St Lawrence Co NY

children:

4(i). M. Allen Shirley born 24 July 1925 NY

4(ii). Paul Shirley born 22 June 1934 NY

Paul and Patricia Shirley (son of Max)

3(vi). Beatrice Shirley born 27 June 1904 NY; She died 8 July 1970. She married Charles Wuth and they lived in Massachusetts.

Beatrice Shirley Wuth

3(vii). Verna Virginia Shirley born 30 August 1907; She died 27 November 1970; She married Elmer Niles 1931 New Hartford, NY

Email 2013 from Jan - "Grandma (Verna) was born apparently in Massena, NY - on some island that no longer exists...? She married when she was 23, so I think it would be safe to say her birth year was 1908 (?). She lived in Chadwicks, NY for most of the time she was married (near Utica and New Hartford). I believe she met my Grandfather Elmer S. Niles in Utica. After Elmer died in 1955, Verna moved to Sauquoit, NY (just South of Utica, NY - Oneida Cnty) and lived there until her death in 1969. That's also where we (myself and 5 brothers and a sister) grew up. She lived next door to us. I mentioned MA because Verna's sister Beatrice married and moved there to live with her husband Charlie - we visited there a few times. I forget exactly where in MA though."

3(viii). Donovan Shirley born 5 July 1914 at Pittsburgh PA

3(ix). Addie Shirley born 24 October 1918 at Pittsburgh, PA; She died in Aug 1969 at Houston TX

Addie Shirley

2(vii). George Shirley born about 1869 NY, age 9/12 in 1870 census, not enumerated in widowed mother's 1880 census household

2(viii). Orville H. Shirley born 7 March 1870 Messena NY, age 9 in 1880 census; He died 15 October 1954. He held a position with S.S. Pierce Importers of Boston.

2(ix). May Anna Shirley born 8 October 1871 NY, not enumerated in widowed mother's 1880 census household; She died 1 April 1931

2(x). Burton Shirley born 29 April 1872 NY, not enumerated in widowed mother's 1880 census household; He died 10 December 1877 Messena NY, age 5

2(xi). Allen Shirley born 18 March 1874 NY, age 6 in 1880 census

2(xii). Melvin J. Shirley born 18 July 1877 Messena NY, age 4 in 1880 census; He died 8 March 1949 at Hanover, Vermont,

married Fanny Louise King Oct 7, 1908 White River Junction, Vermont

2(xiii). Burdette Shirley born 9 June 1879 Messena NY, age 11/12 in 1880 census; He died 8 January 1905 at Providence, Rhode Island. He was ill but a few days with diphtheria and nature of the disease prevented a public funeral.

He a member of the Royal Methodist Church of Providence, instructor of singing at the YMCA and active worker of the same. He was studying for the ministry and would have entered Dartmouth College in the fall.

2(xiv) Lulu Shirley born 1 December 1881 Messena NY; She died 27 August 1887 Messena NY, buried Pine Grove Cemetery Messena NY

Posted January 10th, 2001

Info from : Kent Stienburg beeman@kingston.net

Hello Betty,

I'm presently researching my family name (Steinburg) I've found that my 3grt grandmothers names was Mary Polly Shirley. I have pasted the information that was sent to me below. She married Thomas Steinburgh. I'm stuck here. I know their first child was born 1811 in Osnabruck twnp Stormont county. So I assume they were married around 1809. On the 1851 census in Matilda twnsp Ontario. They are recorded as Americans and Baptists. I was wondering if you could enlighten me about them

Letter written by C M Billings of Billings Bridge, Ontario Canada on 23 June 1928

The Shirley`s came from Ware, Mass. They were on their way to Canada when someone told them they were foolish to go to a wilderness and they bought a farm about a mile from Louisville, near where Massena Springs are in New York State. They lived there for awhile and Grandma`s mother (Jane Shirley) died there. Mother thinks Thomas Shirley had the home place. One of Grandma Shirley`s sisters, Polly Shirley (Mary), was married to Thos. Steinburgh who lived on Steacy Island in the St. Lawrence River until there was trouble between great Britain & United States (about 1812). They got afraid and left the place and all improvements & went back on a new farm on the 6th or 4th concession of Township of Matilda, Dundas County, Ontario, & some of their descendants still live there. Aunt Polly died at Bearbrooke, Russell County Ont. (near Leanard, Ont. & about 20 miles from Ottawa) and was buried there. I think at the time of her death she was living with her son Thomas Steinburgh who had a farm at Lenard and died there. Thos. Steinburgh, husband of Polly, died in Matilda & was buried there. In his earlier years he had been a river pilot - lumber.

Her grave is located outside of Vars on Force Road. Her birth date appears to be 1785.

This was a portion of a note concerning the Murray family and I copied it for you exactly as written. Hope it is some interest.

Editor - this is C. M Billing's "Grandma's mother" Jane Shirley

Maria Murray was born on 12 December 1825 at Augusta Township, Grenville County, Upper Canada (now Ontario), Canada.1,4,3 She was the daughter of Hugh Murray and Jane Shirley.1 Maria Murray secretly married Charles Billings, son of Braddish Billings and Lamira Dow, in August 1858.1,5,6 Maria Murray was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1861 Canadian Census for Division 2, Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Canada West (now Ontario), Canada.7 Maria Murray was E (Church of England?) On 19 February 1861.8 She was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1871 Canadian Census for Con ? Lot 16, Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.9 Maria Murray was Church of England on 20 April 1871.10 She was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1881 Canadian Census for Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.11 Maria Murray was Church of England on 4 April 1881.11 She was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1901 Canadian Census for Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.12 Maria Murray was Church of England on 31 March 1901.4 She died on 29 October 1908 at Billings Bridge, Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 821,13 and was buried at Billings Burial Ground, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.1
Children of Maria Murray and Charles Billings
Charles Murray Billings14,15,16 b. 17 Sep 1859, d. 1936
Hugh Braddish Billings+2,17,13 b. 24 Mar 1861, d. 6 Feb 1934
Lamira Jane Billings+18 b. 12 Sep 1863, d. 1944
Sarah Maria Billings18 b. 1864, d. 1865

Source for Shirley item: Ottawa Branch OGS, Billings Burial Ground, #15.

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(Ed: my pedigree construction)

Unknown Shirley

married Jane _______ She died in Massina NY according to note by C M Billings in 1928

children:

1. Mary Shirley b 1788 d 20 Feb 1878 age 90; married Thos Steinburgh (Van Steinburg); lived in Ontario Canada; Her death cert says she was born in Stormont Canada (?) and died in Cumberland, Russell Co Ontario

2. Jane Shirley She married Hugh Murray. Identified as "Grandma Shirley" - her grandchild wrote the above family history; She is buried at Billings Burial Ground Ottawa County, Carleton Township, Ottawa

3. Thomas Shirley - had the home place.

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		This Lineage Last Updated October 2019 Thomas Shirley born 17 September 1797. He was born in New Hampshire according to census, but it's likely in error, should have instead indicated Hampshire Co Massachussets (according to family tradition); Possibly a brother to a William Shirley who was enumerated at Messena St Lawrence Co NY in 1810 census and was involved in several land transaction there in the 1820s; This William Shirley was a resident of Toronto Canada in 1850 when he sold land in St Lawrence Co NY to Thomas Shirley; Thomas was enumerated in the 1830 census of St Lawrence Co New York, age 30-40 (b 1790 -1800), newly married, without children at that point; Enumerated again at St Lawrence Co NY in 1840, age 40-50, married with 3 sons in the household, no daughters; Age 51 in the St Lawrence Co 1850 census, age 63 in St Lawrence Co NY census; He and his wife Hannah Shirley were living with son William in St Lawrence Co in 1870 census, age 72; Thomas Shirley died 2 January 1875, Both Thomas and wife Hannah are buried Pine Grove Cemetery, Messena, St Lawrence Co New York. "The Shirley`s came from Ware, Mass [ed: Hampshire Co]. They were on their way to Canada when someone told them they were foolish to go to a wilderness and they bought a farm about a mile from Louisville, near where Massena Springs are in New York State [St Lawrence Co]. They lived there for awhile and Grandma`s mother (Jane Shirley) died there. Mother thinks Thomas Shirley had the home place. One of Grandma Shirley`s sisters, Polly Shirley (Mary), was married to Thos. Steinburgh who lived on Steacy Island in the St. Lawrence River until there was trouble between great Britain & United States (about 1812). They got afraid and left the place and all improvements & went back on a new farm on the 6th or 4th concession of Township of Matilda, Dundas County, Ontario, & some of their descendants still live there. Aunt Polly died at Bearbrooke, Russell County Ont. (near Leanard, Ont. & about 20 miles from Ottawa) and was buried there. I think at the time of her death she was living with her son Thomas Steinburgh who had a farm at Lenard and died there. Thos. Steinburgh, husband of Polly, died in Matilda & was buried there. In his earlier years he had been a river pilot - lumber. Her grave is located outside of Vars on Force Road. Her birth date appears to be 1785. " (ed: her death was recorded 20 Feb 1878, Rusell Co Ontario, age 90) From the Messena Observer, Jan 19, 1940 - Thomas came from Boston MA where his family had lived for several generations. Thomas settled first in Louisville Landing just below the ferry dock. He left two brothers, John and William, in Boston. (Website editor: one wonders if this newspaper is sourced from family who are mistakenly connecting their Shirleys to Gov William Shirley of Boston. He had two sons John and William. Many US Shirley families claim connections to Gov Shirley through family lore, but they are all in error ) married Hannah Howe about 1830, likely in New York; She was age 46 in 1850 census, born New York, widowed and living with son William Shirley in St Lawrence Co NY in 1880 census, age 76; She was born 23 April 1804 and died 30 July 1887. children: 1(i). Myron Shirley born 1 September 1831 NY; Not enumerated in the family's 1840 census household; age 19 in 1850 census household; He died 31 November 1854, age about 23 1(ii). John Shirley born 2 February 1837; He died 19 June 1849 Louisville, New York age about 12 1(iii). William Shirley born 18 September 1839 Messena, NY, age 17 in 1850 census household, age 26 living in parent's 1860 census household, married with wife and child; Age 36 in 1870 Messena St Lawrence Co NY census; Enumerated at St Lawrence Co NY in 1880 census, age 40 He died 3 April 1894 Hartford, Vermont, 1898 St Lawrence Co NY Probate - Estate of William Shirley; [9505]; Date of Death Apr 15 1894; Probate 15 Nov 1898; WB 28 p 137; married Olive Ann Hill sometime prior to 1860. She was born 15 July 1839 Benson, Vermont, She died 21 June 1909 at Norwood, Vermont. children: 2(i). Jane (Jennie) Shirley born 7 November 1859, age 9/12 in 1860 census household, age 10 in 1870 census, age 20 in 1880 census; She died 25 December 1881 Messena NY; She married Hiram Melvin Chase 25 June 1881 Messena NY 2(ii). Etta Shirley born 24 October 1860 NY, age 9 in 1870 census (as Henrietta), age 19 in 1880 census; She married Mr. A. L. Bradish 2(iii). Addie Shirley born 7 July 1862 NY, age 7 in 1870 census, age 17 in 1880 census; She married Mr. F. Minkler 2(iv). Myra Shirley born 17 September 1864 NY, age 6 in 1870 census, age 15 in 1880 census; She died 11 April 1945 at White River Junction, Vermont . She never married, was a nurse. 2(v). Mary Ethel Shirley born 19 July 1866 Messena NY, age 3 in 1870 census, age 13 in 1880 census; She died 15 September 1928 at Hartford, Vermont 2(vi). William E Shirley born 13 September 1867 NY, age 2 in 1870 census, age 12 in 1880 census; Married with children in 1900 census of St Lawrence Co NY; He died 5 October 1930 William Shirley 1867-1930 married May Cobane She was named in the marriage records of several of her children; She was age 28 in 1900 census household children: 3(i). Myrtle Shirley born 1 August 1890 NY, age 9 in 1900 census; She died 17 August 1961 She married Irving Thomas Elger on 23 August 1911 in St Lawrence Co NY 3(ii). Myron Emery Shirley born 29 December 1892, age 7 in 1900 census; He died 28 January 1945 married Eva Flossie Sheets on 4 August 1913 in Massena, N.Y. Later, they moved to Lacona, N.Y. near Sandy Creek, N.Y. 3(iii). Mary Shirley born about 1896 NY, age 4 in 1900 census; She died in 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA from the Flu. She never married. 3(iv). Clifton H Shirley born 15 April 1898 NY, age 2 in 1900 census; He died 15 November 1948 WWI Clifton Shirley married 1) Florence Dignean on 21 March 1922 at St Lawrence Co NY; She was the daughter of William Dignean and Effie Eamon married 2) Lena Cuglar 3(v). Max Shirley born 5 May 1900 NY, age 0 in 1900 census (as Arthur); He died 26 December 1952 . Max Shirley *Ancestor of DNA Kit #99162* married Clara Cryderman on 6 May 1924 at St Lawrence Co NY children: 4(i). M. Allen Shirley born 24 July 1925 NY 4(ii). Paul Shirley born 22 June 1934 NY Paul and Patricia Shirley (son of Max) 3(vi). Beatrice Shirley born 27 June 1904 NY; She died 8 July 1970. She married Charles Wuth and they lived in Massachusetts. Beatrice Shirley Wuth 3(vii). Verna Virginia Shirley born 30 August 1907; She died 27 November 1970; She married Elmer Niles 1931 New Hartford, NY Email 2013 from Jan - "Grandma (Verna) was born apparently in Massena, NY - on some island that no longer exists...? She married when she was 23, so I think it would be safe to say her birth year was 1908 (?). She lived in Chadwicks, NY for most of the time she was married (near Utica and New Hartford). I believe she met my Grandfather Elmer S. Niles in Utica. After Elmer died in 1955, Verna moved to Sauquoit, NY (just South of Utica, NY - Oneida Cnty) and lived there until her death in 1969. That's also where we (myself and 5 brothers and a sister) grew up. She lived next door to us. I mentioned MA because Verna's sister Beatrice married and moved there to live with her husband Charlie - we visited there a few times. I forget exactly where in MA though." 3(viii). Donovan Shirley born 5 July 1914 at Pittsburgh PA 3(ix). Addie Shirley born 24 October 1918 at Pittsburgh, PA; She died in Aug 1969 at Houston TX Addie Shirley 2(vii). George Shirley born about 1869 NY, age 9/12 in 1870 census, not enumerated in widowed mother's 1880 census household 2(viii). Orville H. Shirley born 7 March 1870 Messena NY, age 9 in 1880 census; He died 15 October 1954. He held a position with S.S. Pierce Importers of Boston. 2(ix). May Anna Shirley born 8 October 1871 NY, not enumerated in widowed mother's 1880 census household; She died 1 April 1931 2(x). Burton Shirley born 29 April 1872 NY, not enumerated in widowed mother's 1880 census household; He died 10 December 1877 Messena NY, age 5 2(xi). Allen Shirley born 18 March 1874 NY, age 6 in 1880 census 2(xii). Melvin J. Shirley born 18 July 1877 Messena NY, age 4 in 1880 census; He died 8 March 1949 at Hanover, Vermont, married Fanny Louise King Oct 7, 1908 White River Junction, Vermont 2(xiii). Burdette Shirley born 9 June 1879 Messena NY, age 11/12 in 1880 census; He died 8 January 1905 at Providence, Rhode Island. He was ill but a few days with diphtheria and nature of the disease prevented a public funeral. He a member of the Royal Methodist Church of Providence, instructor of singing at the YMCA and active worker of the same. He was studying for the ministry and would have entered Dartmouth College in the fall. 2(xiv) Lulu Shirley born 1 December 1881 Messena NY; She died 27 August 1887 Messena NY, buried Pine Grove Cemetery Messena NY Posted January 10th, 2001 Info from : Kent Stienburg beeman@kingston.net Hello Betty, I'm presently researching my family name (Steinburg) I've found that my 3grt grandmothers names was Mary Polly Shirley. I have pasted the information that was sent to me below. She married Thomas Steinburgh. I'm stuck here. I know their first child was born 1811 in Osnabruck twnp Stormont county. So I assume they were married around 1809. On the 1851 census in Matilda twnsp Ontario. They are recorded as Americans and Baptists. I was wondering if you could enlighten me about them Letter written by C M Billings of Billings Bridge, Ontario Canada on 23 June 1928 The Shirley`s came from Ware, Mass. They were on their way to Canada when someone told them they were foolish to go to a wilderness and they bought a farm about a mile from Louisville, near where Massena Springs are in New York State. They lived there for awhile and Grandma`s mother (Jane Shirley) died there. Mother thinks Thomas Shirley had the home place. One of Grandma Shirley`s sisters, Polly Shirley (Mary), was married to Thos. Steinburgh who lived on Steacy Island in the St. Lawrence River until there was trouble between great Britain & United States (about 1812). They got afraid and left the place and all improvements & went back on a new farm on the 6th or 4th concession of Township of Matilda, Dundas County, Ontario, & some of their descendants still live there. Aunt Polly died at Bearbrooke, Russell County Ont. (near Leanard, Ont. & about 20 miles from Ottawa) and was buried there. I think at the time of her death she was living with her son Thomas Steinburgh who had a farm at Lenard and died there. Thos. Steinburgh, husband of Polly, died in Matilda & was buried there. In his earlier years he had been a river pilot - lumber. Her grave is located outside of Vars on Force Road. Her birth date appears to be 1785. This was a portion of a note concerning the Murray family and I copied it for you exactly as written. Hope it is some interest. Editor - this is C. M Billing's "Grandma's mother" Jane Shirley Maria Murray was born on 12 December 1825 at Augusta Township, Grenville County, Upper Canada (now Ontario), Canada.1,4,3 She was the daughter of Hugh Murray and Jane Shirley.1 Maria Murray secretly married Charles Billings, son of Braddish Billings and Lamira Dow, in August 1858.1,5,6 Maria Murray was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1861 Canadian Census for Division 2, Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Canada West (now Ontario), Canada.7 Maria Murray was E (Church of England?) On 19 February 1861.8 She was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1871 Canadian Census for Con ? Lot 16, Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.9 Maria Murray was Church of England on 20 April 1871.10 She was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1881 Canadian Census for Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.11 Maria Murray was Church of England on 4 April 1881.11 She was listed as the wife of Charles Billings in the 1901 Canadian Census for Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.12 Maria Murray was Church of England on 31 March 1901.4 She died on 29 October 1908 at Billings Bridge, Gloucester Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 821,13 and was buried at Billings Burial Ground, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.1 Children of Maria Murray and Charles Billings Charles Murray Billings14,15,16 b. 17 Sep 1859, d. 1936 Hugh Braddish Billings+2,17,13 b. 24 Mar 1861, d. 6 Feb 1934 Lamira Jane Billings+18 b. 12 Sep 1863, d. 1944 Sarah Maria Billings18 b. 1864, d. 1865 Source for Shirley item: Ottawa Branch OGS, Billings Burial Ground, #15. --------------------- (Ed: my pedigree construction) Unknown Shirley married Jane _______ She died in Massina NY according to note by C M Billings in 1928 children: 1. Mary Shirley b 1788 d 20 Feb 1878 age 90; married Thos Steinburgh (Van Steinburg); lived in Ontario Canada; Her death cert says she was born in Stormont Canada (?) and died in Cumberland, Russell Co Ontario 2. Jane Shirley She married Hugh Murray. Identified as "Grandma Shirley" - her grandchild wrote the above family history; She is buried at Billings Burial Ground Ottawa County, Carleton Township, Ottawa 3. Thomas Shirley - had the home place.
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