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Edward Shurley of Warren Co, Jones Co and Crawford Co Georgia - He was taxed for 200 acres in Warren Co GA in 1794. Participated in the 1805 GA land lottery from Warren Co GA; member of the Long Creek Baptist Church with wife in Warren Co GA in 1806. He next appears in the 1816 Jones Co GA tax list as "senior" and found in the 1820 Jones Co census (born bef 1775). He is a resident of Jones Co in 1820 when he successfully drew land in Rabun Co GA as a Revolutionary War soldier. He next appears as a resident of Crawford Co in 1827 when he successfully drew land in Coweta Co GA as a Revolutionary War soldier. He does not appear in any census record for 1830.

married Keziah ___________

Aaron Shurley of Crawford Co GA. born about 1794 in GA; He first appears in the 1820 Jones Co GA census married with 2 young sons in the household; In 1830, he appears in Crawford Co GA with many other Shurleys who were found earlier in the 1820 Jones Co census; A check of Crawford Co land indexes show most transactions in that county by Aaron. In the 1840 tax record, he is taxed with over 400 acres in Crawford Co and land also in Baker and Coweta counties in Georgia; He is listed with family in the Crawford Co census in 1850 and in the Knoxville District of Crawford Co in 1860. His will was written 16 Apr 1863 and probated 6 Apr 1868 in Crawford Co GA. (Where did I get the dates for a will. I didn't find this will in Crawford Co Will Books, maybe a loose record? His inventory was recorded much later in 1880)

married Nancy Beard Jan 31, 1817 in Jones Co. GA; Her estate was probated 5 June 1877 in Crawford Co GA

children: (as shown in the 1850 census household)

2(i). Keziah Shurley born about 1824 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 33

2(ii). Caroline F. Shurley born about 1828 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 26

2(iii). John Shurley born about 1827 GA; not living with parents in 1860

2(iv). A. A. Shurley born about 1831 GA; not living with parents in 1860

2(v). [?Sarah] Mariah Shurley born about 1833 GA; listed as Sarah M Shurley in her parents' 1860 census, age 22

2(vi). Nathaniel Shurley born about 1835 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 24; He is not found after 1860 census.

2(vii). Virginia Shurley born about 1839 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 19; Her marriage to Moses Mathews was announced in an area newspaper (LF) on 11 Aug 1861.

This Lineage Last Updated March 2020
Edward Shurley of Crawford Co GA born 1788 in GA (1850); He and wife Elizabeth were living with son Edward N Shurley in 1860 census, age 70 (born SC)

married Elizabeth ________ ; born about 1785. She was living with son-in-law John Jones and wife Kizzie in 1880 census of Crawford GA, age 95

children:

1(i). Kiziah T Shurley born about 1825 in GA, age 35 in 1860 census; She married John H. Jones on 9 April 1854 in Pike Co GA; Her mother Elizabeth Shirley and sister Matilda lived with her and her husband in 1880 census in Crawford Co

1(ii). Aaron T Shurley born 26 May 1826 in Crawford Co GA; He died 16 Nov 1912

Shurley, Aaron T. - Private May 3, 1862. Captured at Vicksburg, Miss July 4, 1863. Paroled there July 7, 1863. Exchanged in 1863. Left arm broken in service. Pension records show he was paroled at Macon, Ga, April 1865.

Aaron Thomas Shurley family
submitted to Genweb by Patsy Adams

married Eliza Jane M. Spillers on 25 August 1853 in Crawford Co GA; She was born Nov 13, 1833

children

2(i). John Edward Shurley born 2 Aug 1854 in Roberta Crawford Co GA; lving in Crawford Co GA in 1880; He died at Thomaston GA 8 Oct 1926.

married 1) Carrie ______ about 1878

married 2) Sara Rebecca King on 4 March 1888 Taylor, GA dau of John King and Mary Sauls.

children (of 2nd wife)

Supposedly Wesley Shirley born 1879 was born of the 1st wife

3(i). Eugene L. Shurley born 30 Nov 1888; died 11 Sept 1961

3(ii). Walter L. Shurley born 31 Aug 1890; died 12 Aug 1976 at Thomaston GA

3(iii). William Arthur Shurley born 1 Sept 1892 in Crawford Co GA; died 25 Jun 1936 at Thomaston GA

3(iv). G. Ben Shurley born 5 Aug 1894; died 30 May 1966 at Thomaston GA

3(v). Richard P. Shurley born 24 Mar 1896; died 17 June 1980 at Thomaston GA

3(vi). Robert Shurley born 11 Apr 1898; died 17 Oct 1910

3(vii). Ida Mae Shurley born 10 Apr 1900 at Roberta Crawford GA; died 2 Mar 1993 at Sylvesta GA

3(viii). Lillie Bell Shurley born 7 Nov 1902; died 3 Feb 1994 at Thomaston GA

3(ix). Laura Buford Shurley born 15 May 1904; died 5 Jan 1972 at Thomaston GA

3(x). James Elijah Shurley Sr. born 7 Mar 1907 at Roberta GA; died 29 Oct 1962 at Thomaston GA

2(ii). Levi Nathaniel Shurley born 21 June 1856 in Crawford Co GA

2(ii). Richard Jasper Shurley born 31 July 1858; living with parents in 1880 census; He died 10 Apr 1920

2(iii). Keziah Shurley born about 1860

2(iv). Benjamin Franklin Shurley born 26 Jan 1860 in Crawford GA; living with parents in 1880 census; He died 28 September 1946

married Susan Carrie Drake on 20 Dec 1890 Crawford Co. GA

children:

3(i). Cassie Shirley

3(ii). Susie Lee Shirley

3(iii). Broman Dee Shirley

3(iv). Johnnie Willie Shirley April 15, 1895 Crawford Co. GA

2(v). Sarah Jane Shurley born 10 Nov 1861 in Crawford GA; She died 27 Dec 1930 Pulaski Co. GA m. Jesse Dock Barfield Jan 18, 1891 Crawford Co. GA born Feb 15, 1867 GA d. Dec 25, 1902 Roberta, Crawford Co. GA, m. 2nd S.J. Barefoot

2(vi). Edna Elizabeth Shurley born 17 Aug 1864 in Crawford GA; She died 31 Mar 1940. Married Milton Duffie 15 June 1915.

2(vii). William Washington Shurley born 30 May 1866; He died 3 Apr 1940

married Mary Ann Jones on 26 December 1897 Crawford Co. GA; She was born Dec 23, 1880 Crawford Co. GA d. April 23, 1959

children:

3(i). Ruby Ferol Shirley born Oct 31, 1898

3(ii). Pearlie Mollie Shirley born Jan 7, 1900

3(iii). Willie Beauford Shirley born May 20, 1901

3(iv). Eddie Rochelle Shirley born Oct 18, 1902

3(v). Dorothy Victoria Shirley born Nov 4, 1904

3(vi). Joel McKinley Shirley born Nov 25, 1910

3(vii). James A. Shirley born Nov 28, 1912

2(viii). Wesley Lamb Shurley born 16 Mar 1868 in Crawford GA; not in 1880 census

2(ix). Admiral Shurley born 16 Mar 1868 in Crawford GA; not in 1880 census

2(x). Miram Shurley born about 1868 GA; shown in 1880 family census, age 12

2(xi). Carry Belle Lora Shurley born 11 Feb 1870 in Crawford Co GA; not in 1880 census

2(xii). Andrew Jackson Shurley born 21 Dec 1872 in Crawford Co GA

Andrew Jackson Shurley
submitted to Genweb by Patsy Adams

married Lizzie Dukes Jan 2, 1898 Crawford Co. GA

2(xiii). Mary Ellen Shurley born 19 Sept 1875 in Crawford Co GA

2(xiv). Lora Lee Shurley born 2 Sept 1877 in Crawford Co GA; She died 17 Mar 1952 at Montezuma, Macon Co GA; She married married Easton Langston Rowell 7 Feb 1897 in Crawford GA; Her name is listed on the 1932 application for the CSA veterans tombstone for Benjamin F. Shirley (d 1864) of Crawford Co.

1(iii). Lucinda Elizabeth Shurley born 28 December 1830 GA; She died 28 January 1903 Macon GA; She married Nathaniel Levi Jones on 29 October 1851 at Crawford Co. GA; He was born 1828 Pike Co. GA, and died Feb 20, 1860 Ocean Pond, Florida

1(iv). Ruth M. Shurley born about 1834 in GA; age 27 b GA, who lived with brother Edward N Shurley family in 1860 census; Also likely "Matilda Shurley" age 48, spinster living with her mother in the household of sister Kizzie and husband John Jones in 1880.

1(v). Edward Nathaniel Shurley born about 1836 in GA; Living at Crawford Co GA in 1860 census, age 25; He died in battle in the Civil War at Vicksburg MS on 20 June 1863.

1850 March 20 - Crawford Co Deed book pg 369 - Between John Andrews to Edward Nathaniel Shurley (minor)....said minor is not to come into possession of the above conveyed lot of land until the demise of his parents Estward & Elizabeth

Shurley, Edward N. (or Shinley)—Appointed 4th Sergeant of Cc. F, 2d Regiment, 1st Brigade, Ga. State Troops Oct. 14, 1861. Mustered out Apr. 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co. F, 57th Reg;. Ga. Inf. May 3, 1862. Wounded at Vicksburg, Miss. June 20, 1863. Died from wounds.

married Mary A. Rebecca Edwards on 19 Dec 1858 in Crawford Co GA; She was living with her son John T Shurley in Dooly Co GA in 1900 census, age 60

children:

2(i). John Thomas Shurley born 20 October 1859 in Crawford Co GA (death cert), age 8/12 in parent's 1860 census household; Lived in Dooly Co GA in 1900 and in 1920 census; He died 15 December 1942 at Vienna Dooly Co GA, age 83 (death cert, mother surname provided)

married Ada Camilla Hall (as named in husband's death cert)

children:

3(i). Shade Shurley born about 1892 GA, age 8 in 1900 census

3(ii). Lizzie L Shurley born about 1894 GA, age 6 in 1900 census

3(iii). Clara K Shurley born about 1895 GA, age 5 in 1900 census, age 24 in parent's 1920 census household

3(iv). Warren Shurley born about 1897 GA, age 3 in 1900 census

3(v). Zelma Shurley born about 1899 GA, age 1 in 1900 census

3(vi). Viola Shurley born about 1906 GA, age 14 in 1920 census

3(vii). John B Shurley born about 1908 GA, age 12 in 1920 census

3(viii). Ada C Shurley born about 1910 GA, age 10 in 1920 census

1(vi). [likely] Benjamin Franklin Shurley; born about 1827 in Crawford GA; Not found in 1850 census, but was summoned for jury duty in May of 1850 in Crawford GA and may be the B Shurley (male, b 1825) living with a Rutha Shurley (b 1800) in that census; Soldier in the CSA army; died at Vicksburg MS about 20 Jun 1863.

Shurley, Benjamin F. (or Shinley)—Enlisted as a private in Cc. F, 2d Regiment, 1st Brigade, Ga. State Troops Oct. 14, 1861. Mustered out in 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co. F, 57th Regt. Ga. Inf. May 3, 1862. Wounded at Vicksburg Mis June 20 1863. Died from wounds in 1863.

married Nancy A_______ before 1855; She was born 1836 GA

children (as shown in 1860 census)

2(i). Nancy E Shurley born about 1855 GA, age 5 in 1860 census

2(ii). Georgia A Shurley born about 1857 GA, age 3 in 1860 census

2(iii). Edward Shurley born about 1860 GA, age 0 in 1860 census

(a Jefferey T. Shurley age 9 was living with the family in 1860, his name out of order thus indicating a relative, not a child?)

William.T. Shirley of Crawford GA born about 1817 GA; Taxed with 1 poll in 1840 Crawford Co GA; living in Crawford Co in the 1850 census; He was a collector of taxes for the county in the early 1850s; Lived on the "Coleman Lot" in Knoxville Crawford GA in 1844. He died 23 Nov 1855 (age about 38 years) and was buried at Andrews Family Cem in Crawford GA

23 Nov 1855 William T Shurley died; buried at Andrews Family Cem. (no DOB)

1857 Dec 7 - Houston Co GA Guardian Bond Book A page 52 - Guardian: John R Jordon, Security: William Nelson, William T Scott; Bond: $6,000; Orphans: John A Shurley, Thomas E Shurley, Nancy A Shurley children of William T Shurley deceased

married Ann Thomas Jordan 19 Sept 1843 in Crawford Co GA; She is living at Colloden PO in Monroe Co GA in 1860 following the death of her husband William Shurley

1858 July 12 - Houston Co GA Guardian Bond Book A page 61 - Guardian: Ann T Shurley, Security: William T Scott and William Nelson; Bond: $8,000; Her minor children: John A Shurley, Thomas E Shurley and Nancy A Shurley

children

2(i). John A. Shurley born about 1845 GA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 14 living with widowed mother in Monroe Co in 1860 census untraced so far

2(ii). Thomas E. Shurley born about 1847 GA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 living with widowed mother in Monroe Co in 1860 census untraced so far

2(iii). Robert N Shurley born about 1849 GA, age 1 in 1850 census; He was buried 1852 in Crawford Co GA, age about 3 years.

5 Jan 1852 Robert N Shurley died; buried at Andrews Family Cem. (no DOB)

2(iv) Nancy A. Shurley born about 1853 GA, age 7 in 1860 census; living with widowed mother in Monroe Co in 1860 census

This Lineage was Last Reviewed March 2020
Nathan F. Shearley born about 1785, age 65 in Randolph Co GA 1850 census. He lived in Warren Co GA in 1820 census and Randolph Co GA in 1840 census (not found yet in 1830). He died late 1860 or early 1861, will probated in Randolph Co GA on 4 March 1861.

4 March 1861 - Randolph Co GA Wills, bonds, estates, returns and sales 1837-1869, page 266 - Will of Nathan F. Shearley - In the name of God Amen, I Nathan F Shearley of said county being of sound and disposing mind and memory and wishing to make disposition of my worldly affects do make and devise this my last will and testament. Item. an equal distribution of my estate be made to my son John W. Sherly and my fifteen grand children 1/16th to my son John W Shearley and 1/16th to each one of my grandchildren, viz the children of my deceased daughter Catherine Boon, J Thos Boon, Mary Ann Basbery wife of Peter Barberry, Rebecca, Nancy , William, Henry Boon. The children of my deceased daughter Kizah Ozmore, Martha Delacy wife of Dennis Delacy. Richard and John Thomas Osmore. The children of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Pearce Lovet Pearce, Polly Ann wife of Moses Maybin, Leah the wife of Philip Pearce, John, Thomas, Zacariah and Nathan Pearce. Son John W Sherly executor. 13 December 1860 <s> Nathan F X Sherley. Wit: Wm Coleman, J W Sherley, George W Blakely. Sworn and subscribed before me this March 4 1861 T R Stewart, ord.

married Mary _____ shown as wife in 1850 census; Died sometime after 1850. Apparently deceased before husband in 1861; not named in husband's 1861 will

children:

1(i). John W. Sherley born about 1809 in Georgia; He was named executor of his father's 1861 will; He was a silversmith.

4 May 1874 Randolph Co GA Wills page 12 (page 14) - Will of John W. Sherly. In the name of God I John W Sherly of said county being of sound and disposing mind and memory and wishing to make certain isposition of my worldly goods do make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by one made. Item. my just debts be paid. Item 2. the crop now planted be carried on and completed by my administrator. Item 3. bequeath all my estate to my nephew and three neices namely John T Ozmore, Martha Ann Duke, Rebecca Boone and Nancy Boone. John T Ozmore executor. Dated 6 April 1874 <s> J W Sherly. Wit Wm Coleman, J T Calhoun, C C Adams. Recorded 4 May 1874.

married Sarah A _____

May not have had any surviving children

1(ii). Catherine Sherley deceased before father's 1861 will. Married Thomas Boone

1(iii). Kiziah Sherley died May 1856 in Randolph Co. She is deceased before father's 1861 will. Married Thomas Ozmore of Randolph Co

July Term 1874 Reports of Cases in Law and Equity, Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Georgia - Ozmore vs. Hood & Kiddoo - September 1st, 1856, Thomas Ozmore was appointed guardian for his children by the ordinary of Randolph county. A considerable sum of money (the evidence fails to disclose the exact amount,) had been previously turned over to him fey his father-in-law in trust for his wife and children. His wife died in May, 1856. He married a second time, but a separation ensued, and a libel for divorce was filed. On September 1st, 1871, he executed an instrument in Russell county, Alabama, reciting that in consideration of $3,325 00, held in trust by him for his children, Martha A. Duke, John T. Ozmore and Richard Ozmore, deceased, under a deed of trust from their grandfather, Nathan F. Shirley, he relinquished to them all his right to the lot in controversy.

1(iv). Elizabeth Sherley deceased before father's 1861 will. Married Everett J. Pearce (his first name identified by matching children's names mentioned in father's will and 1850 census, and also later probate records)

2014 Email from Phil: Both Everett J Pearce and his wife, Elizabeth Sharley/Shirley/Sherley, died sometime after the 1850 Census and 1856, when the Probate Records state that they died without leaving a will. However, after over two years of searching, I have not been able to ascertain the cause(s) of their respective passings. There is no known headstone for them at the Sharon Methodist Church Cemetary in Randolph County, GA, but there are numerous other Pearce graves there.

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		This Lineage Page Last Updated November 2025 Edward Shurley of Warren Co, Jones Co and Crawford Co Georgia - He was taxed for 200 acres in Warren Co GA in 1794. Participated in the 1805 GA land lottery from Warren Co GA; member of the Long Creek Baptist Church with wife in Warren Co GA in 1806. He next appears in the 1816 Jones Co GA tax list as "senior" and found in the 1820 Jones Co census (born bef 1775). He is a resident of Jones Co in 1820 when he successfully drew land in Rabun Co GA as a Revolutionary War soldier. He next appears as a resident of Crawford Co in 1827 when he successfully drew land in Coweta Co GA as a Revolutionary War soldier. He does not appear in any census record for 1830. married Keziah ___________ Aaron Shurley of Crawford Co GA. born about 1794 in GA; He first appears in the 1820 Jones Co GA census married with 2 young sons in the household; In 1830, he appears in Crawford Co GA with many other Shurleys who were found earlier in the 1820 Jones Co census; A check of Crawford Co land indexes show most transactions in that county by Aaron. In the 1840 tax record, he is taxed with over 400 acres in Crawford Co and land also in Baker and Coweta counties in Georgia; He is listed with family in the Crawford Co census in 1850 and in the Knoxville District of Crawford Co in 1860. His will was written 16 Apr 1863 and probated 6 Apr 1868 in Crawford Co GA. (Where did I get the dates for a will. I didn't find this will in Crawford Co Will Books, maybe a loose record? His inventory was recorded much later in 1880) married Nancy Beard Jan 31, 1817 in Jones Co. GA; Her estate was probated 5 June 1877 in Crawford Co GA children: (as shown in the 1850 census household) 2(i). Keziah Shurley born about 1824 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 33 2(ii). Caroline F. Shurley born about 1828 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 26 2(iii). John Shurley born about 1827 GA; not living with parents in 1860 2(iv). A. A. Shurley born about 1831 GA; not living with parents in 1860 2(v). [?Sarah] Mariah Shurley born about 1833 GA; listed as Sarah M Shurley in her parents' 1860 census, age 22 2(vi). Nathaniel Shurley born about 1835 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 24; He is not found after 1860 census. 2(vii). Virginia Shurley born about 1839 GA; living with parents in 1860 census, age 19; Her marriage to Moses Mathews was announced in an area newspaper (LF) on 11 Aug 1861. This Lineage Last Updated March 2020 Edward Shurley of Crawford Co GA born 1788 in GA (1850); He and wife Elizabeth were living with son Edward N Shurley in 1860 census, age 70 (born SC) married Elizabeth ________ ; born about 1785. She was living with son-in-law John Jones and wife Kizzie in 1880 census of Crawford GA, age 95 children: 1(i). Kiziah T Shurley born about 1825 in GA, age 35 in 1860 census; She married John H. Jones on 9 April 1854 in Pike Co GA; Her mother Elizabeth Shirley and sister Matilda lived with her and her husband in 1880 census in Crawford Co 1(ii). Aaron T Shurley born 26 May 1826 in Crawford Co GA; He died 16 Nov 1912 Shurley, Aaron T. - Private May 3, 1862. Captured at Vicksburg, Miss July 4, 1863. Paroled there July 7, 1863. Exchanged in 1863. Left arm broken in service. Pension records show he was paroled at Macon, Ga, April 1865. Aaron Thomas Shurley family submitted to Genweb by Patsy Adams married Eliza Jane M. Spillers on 25 August 1853 in Crawford Co GA; She was born Nov 13, 1833 children 2(i). John Edward Shurley born 2 Aug 1854 in Roberta Crawford Co GA; lving in Crawford Co GA in 1880; He died at Thomaston GA 8 Oct 1926. married 1) Carrie ______ about 1878 married 2) Sara Rebecca King on 4 March 1888 Taylor, GA dau of John King and Mary Sauls. children (of 2nd wife) Supposedly Wesley Shirley born 1879 was born of the 1st wife 3(i). Eugene L. Shurley born 30 Nov 1888; died 11 Sept 1961 3(ii). Walter L. Shurley born 31 Aug 1890; died 12 Aug 1976 at Thomaston GA 3(iii). William Arthur Shurley born 1 Sept 1892 in Crawford Co GA; died 25 Jun 1936 at Thomaston GA 3(iv). G. Ben Shurley born 5 Aug 1894; died 30 May 1966 at Thomaston GA 3(v). Richard P. Shurley born 24 Mar 1896; died 17 June 1980 at Thomaston GA 3(vi). Robert Shurley born 11 Apr 1898; died 17 Oct 1910 3(vii). Ida Mae Shurley born 10 Apr 1900 at Roberta Crawford GA; died 2 Mar 1993 at Sylvesta GA 3(viii). Lillie Bell Shurley born 7 Nov 1902; died 3 Feb 1994 at Thomaston GA 3(ix). Laura Buford Shurley born 15 May 1904; died 5 Jan 1972 at Thomaston GA 3(x). James Elijah Shurley Sr. born 7 Mar 1907 at Roberta GA; died 29 Oct 1962 at Thomaston GA 2(ii). Levi Nathaniel Shurley born 21 June 1856 in Crawford Co GA 2(ii). Richard Jasper Shurley born 31 July 1858; living with parents in 1880 census; He died 10 Apr 1920 2(iii). Keziah Shurley born about 1860 2(iv). Benjamin Franklin Shurley born 26 Jan 1860 in Crawford GA; living with parents in 1880 census; He died 28 September 1946 married Susan Carrie Drake on 20 Dec 1890 Crawford Co. GA children: 3(i). Cassie Shirley 3(ii). Susie Lee Shirley 3(iii). Broman Dee Shirley 3(iv). Johnnie Willie Shirley April 15, 1895 Crawford Co. GA 2(v). Sarah Jane Shurley born 10 Nov 1861 in Crawford GA; She died 27 Dec 1930 Pulaski Co. GA m. Jesse Dock Barfield Jan 18, 1891 Crawford Co. GA born Feb 15, 1867 GA d. Dec 25, 1902 Roberta, Crawford Co. GA, m. 2nd S.J. Barefoot 2(vi). Edna Elizabeth Shurley born 17 Aug 1864 in Crawford GA; She died 31 Mar 1940. Married Milton Duffie 15 June 1915. 2(vii). William Washington Shurley born 30 May 1866; He died 3 Apr 1940 married Mary Ann Jones on 26 December 1897 Crawford Co. GA; She was born Dec 23, 1880 Crawford Co. GA d. April 23, 1959 children: 3(i). Ruby Ferol Shirley born Oct 31, 1898 3(ii). Pearlie Mollie Shirley born Jan 7, 1900 3(iii). Willie Beauford Shirley born May 20, 1901 3(iv). Eddie Rochelle Shirley born Oct 18, 1902 3(v). Dorothy Victoria Shirley born Nov 4, 1904 3(vi). Joel McKinley Shirley born Nov 25, 1910 3(vii). James A. Shirley born Nov 28, 1912 2(viii). Wesley Lamb Shurley born 16 Mar 1868 in Crawford GA; not in 1880 census 2(ix). Admiral Shurley born 16 Mar 1868 in Crawford GA; not in 1880 census 2(x). Miram Shurley born about 1868 GA; shown in 1880 family census, age 12 2(xi). Carry Belle Lora Shurley born 11 Feb 1870 in Crawford Co GA; not in 1880 census 2(xii). Andrew Jackson Shurley born 21 Dec 1872 in Crawford Co GA Andrew Jackson Shurley submitted to Genweb by Patsy Adams married Lizzie Dukes Jan 2, 1898 Crawford Co. GA 2(xiii). Mary Ellen Shurley born 19 Sept 1875 in Crawford Co GA 2(xiv). Lora Lee Shurley born 2 Sept 1877 in Crawford Co GA; She died 17 Mar 1952 at Montezuma, Macon Co GA; She married married Easton Langston Rowell 7 Feb 1897 in Crawford GA; Her name is listed on the 1932 application for the CSA veterans tombstone for Benjamin F. Shirley (d 1864) of Crawford Co. 1(iii). Lucinda Elizabeth Shurley born 28 December 1830 GA; She died 28 January 1903 Macon GA; She married Nathaniel Levi Jones on 29 October 1851 at Crawford Co. GA; He was born 1828 Pike Co. GA, and died Feb 20, 1860 Ocean Pond, Florida 1(iv). Ruth M. Shurley born about 1834 in GA; age 27 b GA, who lived with brother Edward N Shurley family in 1860 census; Also likely "Matilda Shurley" age 48, spinster living with her mother in the household of sister Kizzie and husband John Jones in 1880. 1(v). Edward Nathaniel Shurley born about 1836 in GA; Living at Crawford Co GA in 1860 census, age 25; He died in battle in the Civil War at Vicksburg MS on 20 June 1863. 1850 March 20 - Crawford Co Deed book pg 369 - Between John Andrews to Edward Nathaniel Shurley (minor)....said minor is not to come into possession of the above conveyed lot of land until the demise of his parents Estward & Elizabeth Shurley, Edward N. (or Shinley)—Appointed 4th Sergeant of Cc. F, 2d Regiment, 1st Brigade, Ga. State Troops Oct. 14, 1861. Mustered out Apr. 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co. F, 57th Reg;. Ga. Inf. May 3, 1862. Wounded at Vicksburg, Miss. June 20, 1863. Died from wounds. married Mary A. Rebecca Edwards on 19 Dec 1858 in Crawford Co GA; She was living with her son John T Shurley in Dooly Co GA in 1900 census, age 60 children: 2(i). John Thomas Shurley born 20 October 1859 in Crawford Co GA (death cert), age 8/12 in parent's 1860 census household; Lived in Dooly Co GA in 1900 and in 1920 census; He died 15 December 1942 at Vienna Dooly Co GA, age 83 (death cert, mother surname provided) married Ada Camilla Hall (as named in husband's death cert) children: 3(i). Shade Shurley born about 1892 GA, age 8 in 1900 census 3(ii). Lizzie L Shurley born about 1894 GA, age 6 in 1900 census 3(iii). Clara K Shurley born about 1895 GA, age 5 in 1900 census, age 24 in parent's 1920 census household 3(iv). Warren Shurley born about 1897 GA, age 3 in 1900 census 3(v). Zelma Shurley born about 1899 GA, age 1 in 1900 census 3(vi). Viola Shurley born about 1906 GA, age 14 in 1920 census 3(vii). John B Shurley born about 1908 GA, age 12 in 1920 census 3(viii). Ada C Shurley born about 1910 GA, age 10 in 1920 census 1(vi). [likely] Benjamin Franklin Shurley; born about 1827 in Crawford GA; Not found in 1850 census, but was summoned for jury duty in May of 1850 in Crawford GA and may be the B Shurley (male, b 1825) living with a Rutha Shurley (b 1800) in that census; Soldier in the CSA army; died at Vicksburg MS about 20 Jun 1863. Shurley, Benjamin F. (or Shinley)—Enlisted as a private in Cc. F, 2d Regiment, 1st Brigade, Ga. State Troops Oct. 14, 1861. Mustered out in 1862. Enlisted as a private in Co. F, 57th Regt. Ga. Inf. May 3, 1862. Wounded at Vicksburg Mis June 20 1863. Died from wounds in 1863. married Nancy A_______ before 1855; She was born 1836 GA children (as shown in 1860 census) 2(i). Nancy E Shurley born about 1855 GA, age 5 in 1860 census 2(ii). Georgia A Shurley born about 1857 GA, age 3 in 1860 census 2(iii). Edward Shurley born about 1860 GA, age 0 in 1860 census (a Jefferey T. Shurley age 9 was living with the family in 1860, his name out of order thus indicating a relative, not a child?) William.T. Shirley of Crawford GA born about 1817 GA; Taxed with 1 poll in 1840 Crawford Co GA; living in Crawford Co in the 1850 census; He was a collector of taxes for the county in the early 1850s; Lived on the "Coleman Lot" in Knoxville Crawford GA in 1844. He died 23 Nov 1855 (age about 38 years) and was buried at Andrews Family Cem in Crawford GA 23 Nov 1855 William T Shurley died; buried at Andrews Family Cem. (no DOB) 1857 Dec 7 - Houston Co GA Guardian Bond Book A page 52 - Guardian: John R Jordon, Security: William Nelson, William T Scott; Bond: $6,000; Orphans: John A Shurley, Thomas E Shurley, Nancy A Shurley children of William T Shurley deceased married Ann Thomas Jordan 19 Sept 1843 in Crawford Co GA; She is living at Colloden PO in Monroe Co GA in 1860 following the death of her husband William Shurley 1858 July 12 - Houston Co GA Guardian Bond Book A page 61 - Guardian: Ann T Shurley, Security: William T Scott and William Nelson; Bond: $8,000; Her minor children: John A Shurley, Thomas E Shurley and Nancy A Shurley children 2(i). John A. Shurley born about 1845 GA, age 5 in 1850 census; age 14 living with widowed mother in Monroe Co in 1860 census untraced so far 2(ii). Thomas E. Shurley born about 1847 GA, age 3 in 1850 census; age 13 living with widowed mother in Monroe Co in 1860 census untraced so far 2(iii). Robert N Shurley born about 1849 GA, age 1 in 1850 census; He was buried 1852 in Crawford Co GA, age about 3 years. 5 Jan 1852 Robert N Shurley died; buried at Andrews Family Cem. (no DOB) 2(iv) Nancy A. Shurley born about 1853 GA, age 7 in 1860 census; living with widowed mother in Monroe Co in 1860 census This Lineage was Last Reviewed March 2020 Nathan F. Shearley born about 1785, age 65 in Randolph Co GA 1850 census. He lived in Warren Co GA in 1820 census and Randolph Co GA in 1840 census (not found yet in 1830). He died late 1860 or early 1861, will probated in Randolph Co GA on 4 March 1861. 4 March 1861 - Randolph Co GA Wills, bonds, estates, returns and sales 1837-1869, page 266 - Will of Nathan F. Shearley - In the name of God Amen, I Nathan F Shearley of said county being of sound and disposing mind and memory and wishing to make disposition of my worldly affects do make and devise this my last will and testament. Item. an equal distribution of my estate be made to my son John W. Sherly and my fifteen grand children 1/16th to my son John W Shearley and 1/16th to each one of my grandchildren, viz the children of my deceased daughter Catherine Boon, J Thos Boon, Mary Ann Basbery wife of Peter Barberry, Rebecca, Nancy , William, Henry Boon. The children of my deceased daughter Kizah Ozmore, Martha Delacy wife of Dennis Delacy. Richard and John Thomas Osmore. The children of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Pearce Lovet Pearce, Polly Ann wife of Moses Maybin, Leah the wife of Philip Pearce, John, Thomas, Zacariah and Nathan Pearce. Son John W Sherly executor. 13 December 1860 <s> Nathan F X Sherley. Wit: Wm Coleman, J W Sherley, George W Blakely. Sworn and subscribed before me this March 4 1861 T R Stewart, ord. married Mary _____ shown as wife in 1850 census; Died sometime after 1850. Apparently deceased before husband in 1861; not named in husband's 1861 will children: 1(i). John W. Sherley born about 1809 in Georgia; He was named executor of his father's 1861 will; He was a silversmith. 4 May 1874 Randolph Co GA Wills page 12 (page 14) - Will of John W. Sherly. In the name of God I John W Sherly of said county being of sound and disposing mind and memory and wishing to make certain isposition of my worldly goods do make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by one made. Item. my just debts be paid. Item 2. the crop now planted be carried on and completed by my administrator. Item 3. bequeath all my estate to my nephew and three neices namely John T Ozmore, Martha Ann Duke, Rebecca Boone and Nancy Boone. John T Ozmore executor. Dated 6 April 1874 <s> J W Sherly. Wit Wm Coleman, J T Calhoun, C C Adams. Recorded 4 May 1874. married Sarah A _____ May not have had any surviving children 1(ii). Catherine Sherley deceased before father's 1861 will. Married Thomas Boone 1(iii). Kiziah Sherley died May 1856 in Randolph Co. She is deceased before father's 1861 will. Married Thomas Ozmore of Randolph Co July Term 1874 Reports of Cases in Law and Equity, Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Georgia - Ozmore vs. Hood & Kiddoo - September 1st, 1856, Thomas Ozmore was appointed guardian for his children by the ordinary of Randolph county. A considerable sum of money (the evidence fails to disclose the exact amount,) had been previously turned over to him fey his father-in-law in trust for his wife and children. His wife died in May, 1856. He married a second time, but a separation ensued, and a libel for divorce was filed. On September 1st, 1871, he executed an instrument in Russell county, Alabama, reciting that in consideration of $3,325 00, held in trust by him for his children, Martha A. Duke, John T. Ozmore and Richard Ozmore, deceased, under a deed of trust from their grandfather, Nathan F. Shirley, he relinquished to them all his right to the lot in controversy. 1(iv). Elizabeth Sherley deceased before father's 1861 will. Married Everett J. Pearce (his first name identified by matching children's names mentioned in father's will and 1850 census, and also later probate records) 2014 Email from Phil: Both Everett J Pearce and his wife, Elizabeth Sharley/Shirley/Sherley, died sometime after the 1850 Census and 1856, when the Probate Records state that they died without leaving a will. However, after over two years of searching, I have not been able to ascertain the cause(s) of their respective passings. There is no known headstone for them at the Sharon Methodist Church Cemetary in Randolph County, GA, but there are numerous other Pearce graves there.
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