The Shirley Association has been a member of the Guild of One-Name Studies since 1988

 

The Shirley Association has been on the world wide web since March 1998
 

Welcome to the
Shirley Association

The Shirley Association is a worldwide family organization to remember our Shirley ancestors, and to get acquainted with the living descendants. The purpose of the Shirley Association is to preserve the Shirley heritage for future generations, to unite Shirley descendants of each Shirley family branch, and to provide assistance to Shirley Association members as they search for their Shirley roots.

Welcome Message

Meet the 2nd President of the Shirley Association
 

Join the Shirley Association!

Membership is open to anyone who has a Shirley ancestry.
Your support will be greatly appreciated as we continue
to work on the Shirley heritage. Please introduce our
association to other family members. Learn about the benefits of membership.


Search the Research Data Archives!!

 

 This site last updated August 4, 2008
 

 

New! Historical Photo Collection

View the Shirley Association's collection of historic photographs submitted by friends and members over the last 30 years. Find out how to submit photos of your Shirley ancestor.  

International Pedigrees

Search for your pedigree from this main menu in the Non-Member's section of the website. Hundreds of Shirley pedigrees from all over the world.

Query Board 
Post your Shirley surname queries at this public board. You can also read the postings of other Shirley researchers.


30th Birthday
2008 represents the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Shirley Association. Learn about the history of the Shirley Association.

Conventions and Meetings
Read about the many Association conventions and meetings held around the world.

Shirley Family Reunions
This page announces all pending Shirley family reunions complete with time, place, and contact information.

UPCOMING REUNION

DATE
USA Branch 4 & 5. Descendants of Benjamin Amaziah Shirley and John Riley Shirley who lived in Forsythe Co GA (Alpharetta) New!

1st Sunday in November, 2008 

Are you having a Shirley reunion? Contact the Shirley Association and we will post the announcement.

DNA Project
Shirley DNA Testing
The Shirley Association has launched one of its most important genealogical projects to date. DNA testing has been proven to be an invaluable genealogical tool and the Shirley Association has jumped into the latest technology with both feet. We are hoping to use this technology to connect the many unconnected Shirley branches from all over the world. Testing is open to all males with the Shirley surname.

Another DNA Discovery! NEW
Thanks to the participation of so many people in our DNA project,
the Shirley Association can now announce a genetic match linking the Shirleys of Culpeper VA, Adair KY, White Co TN and other US Shirley families in the R1b haplotype to the UK Shirleys of Shouldham Norfolk England.


What's New
Check the Message Center for updates about the Shirley Association's activities, upcoming meetings, trips, and recent additions to this website.

Contact Information
This page provides all of the needed information to either write or email the Shirley Association.


A Shirley Mystery
Can You Identify the Origins of this 1797 Marriage Plate for William and Ann Shirley?

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Biography of the founder of the Shirley Association,
Betty Shirley

After 30 years of dedication, Betty retired from the Shirley Association in December 2007 passing the baton on to others.Retirement message from Betty Shirley, founder of the Shirley Association 

The Shirley Research Data Archives 

You will find an incredible wealth of information to help you discover your Shirley ancestry. The information has been gathered by Betty Shirley on her many research trips and by numerous others who have either been hired to perform research or who have generously donated the valuable information.



Shirley Books and Publications

Shirley Families of Jamaica, West Indies
A published family history of the descendants of Henry Shirley, esq. of Hyde Hall, Jamaica W.I. Almost 500 pages. Many descendants live today in Jamaica and USA. Order your copy today! $29.95 + s/h

     
   

   


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