The Shirley Association has been a member of the Guild of One-Name Studies since 1988		Non-Member Research Area	New! Use the search engine for the Non-members Section
			This is the New! board Collateral Surnames The Shirley Association has compiled miscellaneous pedigrees and commentary about dozens of families who may be related to Shirleys or who may hold a key about certain Shirley origns. View the surname index here.
		United States The Story of Myra "Belle" Starr - Famous female outlaw of the American West. She was the daughter of John Shirley who died 1876 in Syrene Texas. The Story of Tryon Palace North Carolina - Royal Governor William Tryon was the grandson of the 1st Earl Ferrers, Robert Shirley. His governor's mansion in North Carolina was known as Tryon Palace. The Story of Massachussetts colonial Governor William Shirley - an English aristocrat and diplomat who served as governor of Massachussetts during the French and Indian War and later governor of the Bahamas. Also read about Shirley Place, the home of the governor in Boston, MA.  The Story of Eliza Shirley - an Englishwoman who brought the Salvation Army to America. The Shirleys of Northumberland Virginia - a page dedicated to a very important county in the history of Shirleys of America.  Native Americans - Shirleys of American Indian descent. African Americans - Shirleys of African American ancestry US Professional Baseball Players - This page highlights baseball players who were Shirleys. One player played on World Series championship team! Certified DAR Lineages New! Are you trying to prove your DAR lineage to a Shirley ancestor? The Shirley Association has compiled the list of certified DAR lineages for Shirley patriots. All you need to do to have your lineage accepted by the DAR is connect to any one of the Shirleys mentioned in the certified lineage shown HERE.
		England Genealogy and information about the Ancient Shirleys of Ettington - This comprehensive page includes the pedigree of the ancient family, biographical information on the current Earl Ferrers and his family, and stories of other famous members of the main lineage and cadet branches.  English Coats of Arms - This page presents all of the arms granted to persons with the Shirley surname in England over the centuries. A dictionary of heraldic terms is also provided. New! The Story of James Shirley, famous dramatist and poet - One of the most famous english dramatists who lived in London in the 1600s.  John Shurley of Isfield, Coffer to King Henry VIII Read about the very prominent Shurley family of Isfield Parish England. Although no link can be made to the ancient Ettington Shirley family, the Isfield lineage dates back to the 1400s. here   Robin Hood - This page outlines several connections between the mythical Robin Hood and the ancient Shirleys of Ettington.  James Shirley, London goldsmith and treasurer of the Plymouth Colony - The pedigree of the Shirleys of London have not been successfully linked to any other main branch here
		Ireland The Story of Lough Fea - This house has been in the Shirley family for hundreds of years. Major John Shirley is in possession of this house and of Ettington in England at the present time. This page includes the pedigree of the Shirleys of Lough Fea to the present date	Canada The Story of Anne Shirley of Green Gables - The famous fictional tale was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery who was born Nov 30, 1874, Clifton , Prince Edward Island. Her first book, Anne of Green Gables, was published June 1908.  Miscellaneous MISCELLANEOUS  ARTICLES
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