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William Shurley Jr
of Warren County, Georgia born 1770-1780. named as 'Jr.' in 1805 Warren Co land lottery (53 acres). First appears in Wilkes Co GA Tax list in 1794 with Edward Shirley, then in the 1795 tax list of Warren Co GA, when that county was formed from Wilkes County that year; Census profile clearly shows he is the correct William Shurley living in Warren Co GA in 1820. Warren Co in 1830 and Jones Dist Warren County in 1840 census (ae 60-70, living next to son Edward Shurley, ae 30-40); He died 1841 in Warren Co GA

1841 LW&T of William Shurley of Warren County...all estate to wife Elizabeth Shurley and at her death to be equally divided amongst all my children to wit, Edward Shurley, Mahaley Parker wife of Samuel Parker, Charles Shurley, Nathan Shurley, Thomas Shurley, Nathaniel Shurley, Mary Shurley, William Shurley, and Elizabeth Shurley...sons Edward and Thomas executors...10 Oct 1841.. William Shurley (seal). Wit: charles Raley, W. M. Bales and Adam Jones J.I.C. Proven 3 May 1841. Rec 5 May 1841

married Elizabeth __________; She was born about 1788; living in Warren Co GA in 1850 census; She apparently died before 1860 census; She may be the Elizabeth Shurley who received a distributive share of the estates of her 2 deceased sons William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850 (her daughter Elizabeth Shirley's husband Dye was separately named)

children:

2(i). Edward Shurley born 1805-10 (1820 father's census); 1st Lieut in the Warren Co militia Oct 21 1830 - May 4 1836. living in Jones Dist. Warren Co GA in 1840 census; named in his father's 1841 will. He died prior to the 1850 census, likely the person who died Sept 1849 and listed in the 1850 Warren Co mortality schedule. Shurleys of Warren County GA

The Daily Constitutionalist and Republic (Augusta newspaper) - 4 Oct 1849 pg 2 - Died - In Warren County, on the 14th ult in the 44th year of his age of Typhoid Fever, Edward Shurley esq leaving a wife and ten children; as well as many relatives and friends to lament his loss.

1850 Mortality Census - Edmond Shurley , age 46, married; died Sept; farmer; Typhoid; 12 days ill

married Katherine Griffin on 1 Dec 1832 in Warren Co GA; She was born 3 Nov 1815; Living in Warren Co GA in 1850 census without husband; Named as a distributive heir of her deceased brother-in-laws William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850; Idientified as "Mrs Shurly" in the 1860 census, Goose Pond District; Living with son William Shurley in 1870; She died Feb 1891, buried Elim Cemetery in Warren Co.

children: (obituary - 10 children alive in 1849)

3(i). Jasper G. Shurley born about 1833 GA; living with mother in 1850 Warren Co GA census. In 1860 he is living in Ricketson's district in Warren Co Ga with his new family. He apparantly died during the Civil War, 3 Nov 1862 in Dalton, Whitfield, Georgia.

married Jane Aldred 4 Apr 1854 in Warren Co GA; she was age 25 in 1860

children:

4(i). Nancy Shurley age 4 in the 1860 Warren Co GA census

4(ii). Catherine Shurley age 3 in the 1860 Warren Co GA census

4(iii). Dora Shurley age 9/12 in the 1860 Warren Co GA census

3(ii). Rufus M. Shurley born about 1834 GA; living with mother in 1850 Warren Co GA census and working as a carpenter in the household of Thomas Pilcher in 1860. He was 26. Living in the Barnett PO area in 1870 with new family, farmer. Living in Warrenton in 1880, carpenter.

married Harriet A (Katie) Littleton 23 January 1866 in Warren Co; She was listed as a storekeeper in the family 1880 census.

children:

4(i). William Shurley age 10 in the 1870 Warren Co GA census; Not living with family in 1880, but likely the "W. Edward Shurley, nephew, age 18" living with uncle Marshall Shurley in 1880 census (No doubt son of Harriet Littleton and Henry W. Shurley)

4(ii). Mathew N Shurley age 7 in the 1870 Warren Co GA census; not living in family 1880 household but likely the "Mathi, age 17 nephew" who is living with his uncle William F. Shurley in that census. (No doubt son of Harriet Littleton and Henry W. Shurley)

4(iii). Sally Shurley age 3 in the 1870 Warren Co GA census; age 13 in 1880

4(iv). Mary Lou Shurley age 2 in the 1870 Warren Co GA census; age 11 in 1880

4(v). Walter H. Shurley age 7 in 1880 Warren Co GA census

4(vi). Cary D. Shurley age 5 in the 1880 Warren Co GA census

4(vii). Robert M Shurley age 5 in the 1880 Warren Co GA census

3(iii). Henry W. Shurley born about 1838 GA; living with mother in 1850 Warren Co GA census. In 1860 he is living with the William Littleton family at the Warrenton PO as a farm laborer, age 22. Enlisted in the CSA army on 4 Mar 1862. 2nd Lieutenant, C.S.A., Co B, 48th Rgt, GA Infantry. Died while at home on sick furlough.

married Harriet Ann Matilda Littleton; on 11 Apr 1860 in Warren Co GA. She was born 27 July 1842 in Warrenton, Warren, GA (source: Phillips family bible)

children:

4(i). William E. Shurley born 10 March 1861 in Warren Co., GA

4(ii). Matthew H. Shurley born 23 December 1862 in Warren Co., GA

3(iv). Marshall Hume Shurley born about 1839 GA; living with mother in 1850 Warren Co GA census; living alone as a farmer in Barnett PO in Warren Co in 1870 census; He left a will made on 22 July 1886 and probated on 2 Aug 1886 in Warren County, Georgia. Living in Norwood, Warren Co in 1880 census. (Ga archives card file says b July 7, 1830 - d July 23, 1886)

married Fanny Barksdale 9 Feb 1871 at Warren Co GA

children:

4(i). William E Shurley age 7 in the 1880 Warren Co census

4(ii). Eria C Shurley age 6 (f) in the 1880 Warren Co census

4(iii). Charles M Shurley age 2 in the 1880 Warren Co census

3(v). Thomas Newton Shurley born Jan 19, 1841 GA; living with mother in 1850 Warren Co GA census. Pvt. 48th GA Regt CSA; Living in Warrenton, Warren Co GA in 1880 census, with family. Died Oct 16, 1898. (source for birth/death date: GA archive card files)

married Mary A. Elizabeth ____ on Jan 6 1870; She was born Oct 29 1837, died Dec 19 1918.

children:

4(i). John H. Shurley age 9 in the 1880 Warren Co census

4(ii). Edmon T Shurley age 7 in the 1880 Warren Co census

4(iii). Wm L. Shurley age 6 in the 1880 Warren Co census

4(iv). Stephen F Shurley age 3 in the 1880 Warren Co census

3(vi). James L. Shurley born 9 Apr 1842 GA; living with mother in 1850 Warren Co GA census.Working as a farm laborer in the N.A. Wicker 1860 household in Warrenton PO; He died 25 Jul 1865, age 23; buried at Elim Baptist Church,Warrenton,Warren Co GA

3(vii). William F. Shurley born 9 Apr 1842 GA; living with mother in 1850 Warren Co GA census. Living with his mother in 1860 in Warren Co GA; living in Barnett PO in Warren Co in 1870 (no children) and also in that county in 1880 census with family, age 38; He died Jun. 17, 1909; buried Elim Cemetery in Warren Co GA

married Elizabeth C. Adams

children:

4(i). Annie Shurley age 8 in 1880 Warren Co GA census

4(ii). Minnie Shurley age 7 in 1880 Warren Co GA census

4(iii). Willie Shurley age 5 (f) in 1880 Warren Co GA census

4(iv). Rosy Shurley age 3 in 1880 Warren Co GA census

4(v). Jake Shurley age 1 in 1880 Warren Co GA census

3(viii). John Shurley age 10 in his mother's 1860 Warren Co GA census household (older than sister Amanda, age 9)

3(ix). Martha Amanda Shurley; born 9 Feb 1849; She was living with her mother in Warren Co GA in 1860; She married B. A Johnson, She died 27 Nov 1924 at Waycross, Ware Co GA, age 75, 9 mos, 19 days (death cert lists her parents names)

2(ii). Mahaley Shurley named in her father's 1841 will; Named as a distributive heir of her deceased brothers William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850; She married Samuel Parker 29 Nov 1832 in Warren Co GA

2(iii). Charles Shurley born about 1810 GA; named in his father's 1841 will. Administrator of the estates of his deceased brothers William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850; Living in Warren Co GA 1840, 1850 with 7 slaves, and living Ricketsons, Warren Co in 1860 census. Shurleys of Warren County GA

married Rebecca Kitchens on 10 Oct 1838 in Warren Co GA; born about 1824 (1860 census)

children:

3(i). Henry C. Shurley born about 1840 in Warren Co GA; in family 1860 census

3(ii). William C. Shurley born about 1845 in Warren Co GA; in family 1860 census

3(iii). George W. Shurley born about 1853 in Warren Co GA; in family 1860 census; He died 27 Jun 1922 in Warren Co GA

married Elizabeth M Dye on 20 Apr 1876 in Warren Co GA

3(iv). Mary Shurley born about 1856 in Warren Co GA; in family 1860 census

2(iv). Nathan Shurley born about 1812; living in mother's household in 1850 census, age 38. Named as a distributive heir of his deceased brothers William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850; Living with siblings Thomas and Mary in McCrarys Warren Co GA in 1860, age 50, single. Not living with siblings in 1870 census (?dead)

2(v). Thomas Shurley born about 1816; living in mother's household in 1850 census, age 34. Named as a distributive heir of his deceased brothers William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850; Living with siblings Nathan and Mary in McCrarys Warren Co GA in 1860, age 45, single; Still living with sister Mary (Polly) in 1870 Warren Co census, age 54, but brother Nathan is not in the household. Two young girls, Peace Shurly (age 13) and Grace Shurly (age 12) are also living with Thomas. He and sister Polly are both living in the household of William Dye (widower) "brother-in-law" in 1880.

2(vi). Nathaniel Shurley born about 1821; named in his father's 1841 will. Died June 1849 at Warren Co GA, age 28

Nathaniel Shurley, age 28; not married; died June; Mechanic; Typhoid; 15 days ill (1850 mortality census)

1850 (couriously begins Aug 1848) Warren Co Estate Final Returns page 154 - The estate of Nathaniel Shurley and William Shurley in account with Charles Shurley admin [list of voucher payments beginning Aug 1848]

1850 Dec 25 To Mahalay Parker receipt for her distributive share of said estate as per voucher 39 $144.50
1850 Dec 25 To William Dye receipt for same as per ditto 40 $144.50
1851 Jany 8 To Catherine Shurley receipt for her share as per voucher 41 $144.50
1850 Dec 25 To Mary Shurley receipt for same as per voucher 42 $144.50
1850 Dec 25 To Thomas Shurley receipt for same as per voucher 43 $144.50
1850 Dec 25 to Elizabeth Shurley receipt for same as per voucher 44 $144.50
1850 Dec 25 to Nathan Shurley receipt for same as per voucher 45 $144.50
Retained by the Admr [Charles Shurley] as his distributive share $145.50

2(vii). Mary Shurley born about 1820; named in her father's 1841 will; Named as a distributive heir of her deceased brothers William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850;Living with siblings Thomas and Nathan in McCrarys Warren Co GA in 1860, age 40, single; Living with brother Thomas Shurley in 1870 census, age 52 and both are living in the household of William Dye (widower) "brother-in-law" in 1880.

2(viii). William Shurley Jr born about 1823; named in his father's 1841 will. Died July 1849 at Warren Co GA, age 26.

William Shurley, age 26, not married; died July; Mechanic; Typhoid; 16 days ill (1850 mortality census)

2(ix). Elizabeth Shurley named in her father's 1841 will; Her husband was named as a distributive heir of her deceased brothers William and Nathaniel Shurley in 1850; She married Richard Dye 9 Feb 1847 at Warren Co GA; She died prior to 1880 census ("William" Dye was named brother-in-law of brother Thomas and sister Polly in the 1880 census)

   


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