The Edwin and Sophia (Pike) Shirley family lived in Barre, Orleans County, New York and appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of New York as well as the New York State Census of 1855.  The 1850 Federal Census listed:

 

Name	Age	Sex	Born	Occupation
Shirley, Edwin	40	M	England	laborer
Sophia	36	F	England
Edwin	18	M	England
Elizabeth	16	F	England
John	14	F	England
Samuel	11	M	England
Matilda	8	F	NY
William	3	M	NY

 

Name	Age	Sex	Born	Occupation
Pike, George	68	M	England	Laborer
Jane	68	F	England
Mary	22	F	England
Louisa	29	F	England

 

Name	Age	Sex/Relationship	Born	Occupation
Shirley, Edwin	46	M	England	Farmer
Sophia	41	wife	England
Samuel	16	son	England
Matilda	13	dau	Orleans
William	8	son	Orleans
Pike, Jane	73	mother	England	Widow

In 1860 Edwin and Sophia were again enumerated in the town of Barre, post office Albion, Orleans County, New York:

#1397  1397  Shirley, Edwin   51  m  day laborer  $300  300  Old Eng.
                              Sophia  47   f                                      "    "
                             Matilda  23   f                                     N.Y.
                             William  18  m                                      "

#238  244  Shirley, William   23   m  Farmer   $300    " [New York]
                              Maria   20    f   Keeping house   "
                             Kal. M.  ^3/12  f                          Michigan  May
                              Edwin   59   m  Farmer              England
                             Sophia   56    f  at home                 "
                 Spencer, Wyman  20  m  works on farm    New York

1. Edwin Shirley, was born on 9 June 1832 in England and died on 15 March 1918 (he is listed in the 1910 household of his daughter, Cora, at age 77, see below).  Edwin married Sarah Hall in about 1853.  Sarah was born on 11 September 1836 and died on 2 July 1905.  Sarah and Edwin are both buried on the family plot in Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  In the 1860 Federal Census they were enumerated in the town of Lockport, Niagara County, New York.  He listed his occupation as a mason, their children in the 1860 household were Isabel age 6 and George, age 3 years.

By 1870 Edwin and Sarah were in Michigan, Schoolcraft Village, Kalamazoo County: Edwin Shirley, age 38, listed his occupation as a "sawyer at Heady Shop" and wife Sarah, age 33, born in New York, with three children: Isabel, age 16, born in New York; George, age 13, born in Michigan; Cara, age 3, born in Indiana.  In the 1880 Federal Census Edwin and Sarah were living in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, ED# 213:

#153    Shirley, Edwin    m    48                    Works in Saw Mill    England
                      Sarah     f     42    Wife          Keeping House        N.Y.
                      George  m     23    Son           Works in Saw Mill    N.Y.
                      Cora      f      13    Daughter                               Indiana
                      Glenn    m      9    Son                                       Michigan
                      Nettie    f       3    Daughter                                Ohio

#18  18  Shirley, Edwin Head June 1832  67  England  England  England 1840 60 Na Farmer
                     Sarah A.  Wife  Sept  1836  63  New York  New York  Scotland

1.1 Isabella S. Shirley, was born on 13 June 1854 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York and died on 7 August 1917.  She married twice; (1st) George Beebe and (2nd) James Henshaw.  James was born on 17 July 1839 and died on 9 January 1918.  James and Isabella are both buried on the family plot in Riverside Cemetery, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

In the 1880 Federal Census of Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, the Beebe household listed:

#347  Beebe, George   m  30  Teamster  Mich  Mich  Mich
                       Belle   f   26  Wife         New York  New York  New York
                    Edward  m    4   Son         Ohio  Mich  New York
                        John  m    3   Son         Ohio  Mich  New York
                       Sarah  f     1   Daughter  Ohio  Mich  New York

In the 1900 Federal Census Isabella and her second husband were listed in 4th Ward, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 119, sheet 17B.  James Henshaw listed his occupation as a drayman, Isabella stated that she had given birth to no children, they both stated that they had been married for 11 years (~1899), the street address was listed as 418 Jasper Street.

In the 1910 Federal Census of 4th Ward, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 146, sheet 3A, same street address as 1900, their household listed (Isabella and James both stated that they had been married for 21 years he stated that it was his 3rd marriage, Isabella stated that it was her 2nd; Isabella contradicted the 1900 census and stated that she had given birth to 2 living children; Sadie stated that she had been married for 11 years; she also stated that she had given birth to 2 living children):

#65  68  Henshaw, James  Head  70  New York  Eng  New York  Dray man
                        Isabella   Wife  55  New York  Eng  New York
Skinner, Sadie Daughter 30 Ohio New York New York Sales lady Dry goods store
            Derwood  Step-Grandson  7  Michigan  Michigan  Ohio
               Vern     Step-Grandson  5  Michigan  Michigan  Ohio

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1.2 George E. Shirley, was born in about 1857 in New York.  He married Edith May Roebuck, she was born on 16 May 1857 in Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.  They were married in Van Wert County, Ohio and died on 10 October 1936 in Round Lake near Milford Michigan.  He and his wife both drowned.  They had one daughter:

1.2.1 Laura Adelaide Shirley, was born in November 1885 in Ohio.  She married Russell Clevenger.

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George Houston and Cora Jane (Shirley) Houston, photos submitted by Bill Marshall.

1.3 Cora Jane Shirley, was born in Indiana on 11 August 1866 and died on 2 April 1926 (death record).

Cora married George Houston, (this was George's second marriage, his first wife was Ella Beebe, (marriage record).  George was born on 11 February 1858 and died on 1 December 1947 (death record).  George was the son of Thomas and Ann C. Houston.  George and Cora are both buried on the family plot in Riverside Cemetery, in Kalamazoo.

In the 1900 Federal Census George and Cora Houston were enumerated in 1st Ward, Kalamazoo, Michigan, ED#109, sheets 5B and 6A (George may have "fudged" his birth a little, it is difficult to make out, but it sure looks like 1862; both George and Cora stated that they had been married for 9 years, additionally Cora stated that she had not given birth to any children; the street address was listed as 716 Edwin Avenue, which is on the east side of Kalamazoo, south of East Main Street):

George and Cora were listed in the 1910 Federal Census of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, ED# 128, enumerated on 23 April.  George was age 56, birthplace Michigan, stated that this was his 2nd marriage and he had been married for 20 years.  George listed his occupation as "Commissioner Water City".  Cora, was age 43, stated that this was her first marriage and had been married for 20 years, birthplace Indiana, father's birthplace "Eng-English" and her mother's birthplace listed as New York.  Also Living in their household was her father, Edwin Shirley, age 77, a widower, birthplace listed as "Eng-English" as well as the birthplace of his parents.  Edwin's occupation was listed as "Own income".

In the 1920 Federal Census of 1st Precinct, 1st Ward of Kalamazoo City, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 146, sheet 14A, street address listed as 646 Trimble Avenue (about a block east of their 1910 household) George and Cora J. Shirley, listed their ages as 62 and 53 respectively.  George listed his occupation as a shipping clerk for a manufacturing company.  They had no children listed in the 1920 household.

Cora died in 1926, I have not yet located George in the 1930 census.

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1.4 Glenn Shirley, was born in about 1871 in Michigan.  In 1920 Glenn and wife Violet had moved out west and were located in Yakima City, Yakima County, Washington, ED# 221:

1.5 Nettie Shirley, was born on 24 May 1877 in Marion Township, Allen County, Ohio.  Nettie married Squire E. Sproul in about 1899.  The Sproul's were living in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, ED# 59, sheet 3A, in the 1900 Federal Census (Nettie and Squire both stated that they had been married for one year, Nettie also stated that she had given birth to no children; street address was listed as 2017 Franklin Ave.):

#51 53  Sproull, Squire  Head  Apr  1872  28  Ohio  Ohio  Ohio  [?] paper dealer
                     Nettie    Wife   May 1877  23  Ohio  England  N.Y.

Ten years later the Sproul family was enumerated in the 1910 Federal Census of Kalamazoo 3rd Ward, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 142, sheet 7B (They both stated that they had been married for 10 years; Nettie stated that she had given birth to 3 children, 2 of whom were still living--however only 1 was listed in the household; street address was listed as 912 Oak St.):

#159 173    Sproul, Squire E.    Head    38    Ohio    Manager    Label Co.
                            Nettie       Wife     31    Ohio    None
                         Maynard E.    Son       6     Ohio    None

In the 1920 Federal Census, Nettie and Squire were again enumerated in Kalamazoo, Precinct 16, Kalamazoo County, ED# 161, sheet 4A.  Squire listed his age as 47, occupation printer, Nettie listed her age as 42, Maynard was now 16 and in High School.  Squire apparently died before 1930.  Nettie listed her marital status as a widow in the 1930 census.  Nettie died in April 1951, Squire died in June 1924, they are both buried in Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo.  They had one son:

1.5.1 Maynard E. Sproul, was born on 13 January 1904 in Ohio and died on 15 March 1966.  He is buried with his parents in Riverside Cemetery, in Kalamazoo.  He apparently did marry, Louise W. Sproul is buried next to Maynard, Louise is also listed in the Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996, she died in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, her place of residence was listed as Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.

2. Elizabeth Shirley, was born in April 1837 in England and died on 14 December 1913 in Cook County, Illinois.  Elizabeth married Charles Gadey in New York.  Charles and Elizabeth were listed in the 1865 State Census of Orleans County, New York, age 36, born in England, occupation "miller", living with his wife Elizabeth, age 31, born in England.  Their household listed: sons Charles H., age 7, born in Orleans County; William E., age 3 years 7 months, also born in Orleans County.

In the 1870 Federal Census the "Gady" family was enumerated in the village of Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.  Charles was 37, Elizabeth listed her age as 36.  He listed his occupation as an engineer in a mill.  There two sons, Charles and William were ages 12 and 8 respectively.

Charles died on 23 March 1880 and is buried with his in-laws, Edwin and Sophia (Pike) Shirley in Schoolcraft Cemetery (he is not listed in the Michigan Death Index).  Shortly after Charles death in March, Elizabeth moved to Chicago and was recorded living with her sons, Charles and William.  From the 1880 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois:

Gadey, Charles H.    m                   23  w [widowed]    New York    Engineer
           William A.    m    Brother    18   s                   New York    Engineer
           Elizabeth      f     Mother     44  w                   England      Keeps house
           Bessie          f     Daughter   ^3/12  Mar              Illinois
     O'Rorke, Alice      f                   50  w                   Ireland       Washing out
     Connor, Bridget    f                   40  d                   Ireland       Servant
                Thomas   m                  16  s                    Ireland        Lawyer's office

Elizabeth Shirley and Charles Gadey's two children were:

2.1 Charles H. Gadey, was born in March 1857 in Orleans County, New York and died in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois on 10 February 1929.  Charles was married and widowed sometime between 1875 and 1880.  His known daughter from his (1st) marriage was:

2.1.1 Bessie E. Gadey, was born in March 1880, she is listed in the Illinois Death Index as Bessie E. "Gady", age at death, 3 months, date of death listed as 29 June 1880 in Cook County (the census was recorded on the 5th of June, she died 24 days later; there is also an Ettie Gadey listed in the Illinois Death Index, age at death 23 years, date of death listed as 28 March 1880, place of death listed as Cook County [possibly her mother]).

Charles household in the 1900 Federal Census of the 28th Ward of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, ED# 850, sheet 9A, enumerated on 7 June, is a little difficult to sort out.  He had remarried, his household on Jackson St. listed (the household numbers were crossed out about three times--Charles and his wife both stated that they had been married for 10 years; she stated that she had given birth to 1 living child and immigrated to the U.S. in 1880; Elizabeth, was widowed, and stated that she immigrated to the U.S. in 1860):

Gadey, Charles Head  Mar 1857 43 New York  England England Stationary England
       Thecla    Wife   June 1862 38 Canada New York  Canada
         Irene Daughter May 1884 16 Ill New York Canada
  Elizabeth  Mother  April   1837 63 England England England
 Julia      S in Law   Sept   1864  35 wd Canada New York  Canada  Dressmaker
 Olive        Niece    Oct    1883  17  Ill New York  Canada

Marriages for Charles and William Gadey, are listed in the Illinois Marriage Index.  Charles married "Theala" Sutherland on 4 November 1882 in Cook County, Illinois.

In the 1910 Federal Census of 34th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, ED# 1461, sheet 1A, his household listed (Charles stated that this was his second marriage, Theala stated that it was her first, they both stated that they had been married for 28 years; Theala also stated that she had given birth to 1 living child; Irene and David both stated that they had been married for 4 years; irene also stated that she had given birth to 1 living child; Elizabeth stated that she was widowed and had given birth to 2 living children--which contradicts the 1900 census; Elizabeth also stated that she immigrated to the US in 1841; the street address was listed as 4015 West Jackson Street):

#5  7  Gadey, Charles H.  Head  51  New York  Eng  Eng  Engineer  Factory
                      Thecla L.  wife  47  Can  New York  Can
      Adams, Irene M.  daughter  26  Illinois  New York  New York
      David W. Son-in-law 31 Iowa United States United States Proprietor Dental Parlor
                 David G.  Grand-son  2  Illinois  Iowa  Illinois
         Gadey, Elizabeth  Mother  72  Eng  Eng  Eng

In the 1920 Federal Census Charles and Theala were recorded in Chicago, Cook County, ED# 2235, sheet 3B.  Charles was 61 and Thecla listed her age as 56.  His occupation is difficult to read, "engineer ___ office", street address listed as 4015 Jackson Blvd.

In 1930 Thecla was widowed at the same address in Chicago.  Thecla died on 16 April 1938 in Du Page County, Illinois (Illinois Death Index).  Charles' death notice from the Chicago Tribune dated 12 November 1929:

"GADEY - Charles H. Gadey, February 10, 1929, age 69 years, husband of Thecla L. Gadey, father of Mrs. Dr. D.W. Adams.  Funeral Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m., from residence, 4015 Jackson-bvld."

Charles H. Gadey and Thecla Sutherland's daughter was:

2.1.2 Irene May Gadey, was born in May 1884 in Illinois.  Irene married David W. Adams in Lake County, Indiana on 26 October 1905 (Book L, page 147).  In the 1910 Federal Census they were living with her parents (see above).  In the 1920 Federal Census they were enumerated living with what were probably his parents in 13th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, ED# 772, sheet 5B (street address listed as 3930 Congress Street (looks like David E. should probably listed as a grandson):

#72  202  Adams, William E.  Head  74  Ohio  Ohio  Ohio  Conductor Railroad
                            Elizabeth  Wife  71  Ohio  Maryland  New York
                              David E.  Son  12   Illinois  Iowa  Illinois
       #203  Adams, David W.  Head  39  Iowa  Ohio  Ohio  Dentist  For self
                                  Iren   Wife  36  Illinois  New York  Canada
                               Arthur G.  Son  3  Illinois  Illinois  Iowa

In the 1930 Federal Census David and Irene were enumerated in Villa Park Village, York Township, Du Page County, Illinois, ED# 68, 20B.  David was still working as a dentist,  their son Arthur, age 13 was still at home.  David W. Adams and Irene May Gadey had two sons:

2.1.2.1 David E. Adams, was born in Illinois in about 1908.

2.1.2.2 Arthur G. Adams, was born in Illinois in about 1917.  His obituary from the Chicago Tribune dated 4 August 1996:

"Arthur G. Adams, 79, a retired Elmhurst dentist, died Wednesday in Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. He was a dentist for more than 40 years and a Villa Park resident for 25 years. He also was a former board president of Elmhurst School District 205. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Kathryn; two sons, Bruce and Douglas; a daughter, Wendy Mannina; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard."

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2.2 William A. Gadey, was born in about 1862, in Orleans County, New York and probably died before 1900.  There are two marriages recorded in Illinois for William Gadey.  A William Gadey married Flora Madeson on 25 July 1882 in Pulaski County and a William Gadey also married Rose B. Renz on 24 February 1897 in Cook County.  Olive was born in 1883, so the first marriage seems to match, however, Flora's name is recorded as Julia in the 1900 and 1910 censuses.  The 1900 census data indicates that he had one daughter:

2.2.1 Olive Gadey, was born in October 1883 in Illinois.

3. John Shirley, stated in the 1900 Federal Census of Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan that he was born in England in September 1836 and that he immigrated to the United States in 1840.  Hannah M. Russell and John Shirley were married in Kalamazoo at the First Congregational Church on 28 February 1861 (marriage certificate).  Marie Mackey generously located Hannah Russell and her parents in the 1850 Federal Census of Kalamazoo, Michigan recorded on the 19th of July (all four of the Russell children had attended school that year):

#525 534      Elihu Russell     48      m    Miller          NY
                   Rebecca            50      f                        "
                   George             19      m                       "
                   Abigail             16       f                        "
                   Elihu                13      m                      Mich
                   Hannah            11       f                        "

#444 443    Rebeccah Russell    60    f    Tailoress    200    New York
                 Abby                     26    f         "                   Michigan
                 Hannah                 21    f         "                        "
                 Elihu                     23   m    Carpenter   200        "

Hannah M. (Russell) Shirley stated on the 1900 Federal Census of Texas Township that she was born in February 1838 in Michigan, and that her parents were both born in New York.  Hannah died in 1907 and John Shirley died in the spring of 1904 on his farm in Texas Township.  John first appears in Michigan in the 1860 Federal Census, working on the farm of Allison Kinne.  John and Hannah had nine children (linked from his name).  John and Hannah are both buried in Hope Cemetery in Texas Township on 8th Street.

4. Samuel H. Shirley, was born in September 1840 in New York and died in 1919.  He married Lydia C. Belcher in 1863.  Lydia was born in August 1844 and died in 1917.  In the 1860 Federal Census he was single and listed in Kalamazoo, occupation listed as a farm laborer.

In the 1870 Federal Census of the Villiage of Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan his household listed:

#163 163    Shirly, Saml    31    m    Works in [?] Factory        " [New York]
                          Lydia    27     f     Keeping house           Michigan
                            Ami     4     f      at home                        "
                          Louis     2    m         "                               "

From the 1880 Federal Census of Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, ED# 142:

#8  8    Shirley, Samuel H.    m                     40    Farmer               New York
                       Lydia C.       f     Wife           36    Keeping house    Michigan
                       Amy            f      Daughter    14    At School            Mich
                       Lewis          m    Son            12    At Home             Mich
                       Maud           f     Daughter      9                             Mich
                       Minnie         f     Daughter      6                             Mich
                       Della           f     Daughter      1                             Mich

#184  Shirley, Samuel  Head  Sept  1840  59  New York  England  England  Stock Feed (?)
                       Lydia  Wife   Aug   1844  55  Michigan   New York  New York
                  Maud Daughter  June   1871  28  Michigan   New York  Michigan
                            Lewis Son   Oct 1868  34 Michigan New York Michigan Clerk Dept store
                  Mary D-in law   July     1867  32  Wales    Wales  Wales 1886
       Wilson, Paul Son in law Mar     1873  27  Illinois   Kentucky Illinois  Cattle Salesman
                Minnie Daughter  Nov     1873  26   Michigan  New York Michigan
Shirley, Gertrude G. daughter July    1894   5   Illinois Michigan Wales
            Millard  G. son         Apr     1898   2   Illinois  Michigan Wales

In the 1910 Federal Census of Ward 32, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (page and ED# are unreadable) address 7012 Eggleston Ave., his household listed (Samuel and Lydia both stated that they had been married for 45 years; Lydia stated that she had given birth to 5 children, 4 of whom were still living; Amy and William both stated that they had been married for 17 years; Amy stated that she had given birth to no children)):

#58 86  Shirley, Samuel    Head      70  Eng English    Eng English    Eng English    Watchman    Stockyard
                      Lydia C.    Wife       65  Michigan        New York       New York       none
                      Maude A.  Daughter 38  Michigan        Eng English    Michigan        none
           Goodspeed, Amy   Daughter 44  Michigan        Eng English    Michigan        none
                      William  Son in law  44  New York New York  Eng English Barber Own Shop

Samuel and Lydia are both buried in Schoolcraft Cemetery.  Samuel Shirley's obituary appeared in the "Schoolcraft Express", on 20 November 1919:

"SAMUEL H. SHIRLEY died at home of dau., Mrs. Wm. Goodspeed of Lacota, Nov. 17, 1919, age 80.  Past 25 yrs. in Chicago, previous his home in Schoolcraft.  Buried Nov. 19 under auspices of Schoolcraft Masonic Lodge.  He married Lydia C. Belcher, 1863, who died 3 yrs. ago.  1 son S.E. Shirley [sic, should read L.E.] & 2 dau. Maud Shirley & Mrs. P.W. Wilson."

4.1 Amy Shirley, was born in about 1865 in Michigan.  Amy did marry, she is the Mrs. William Goodspeed mentioned in her father's obituary in 1919.  In the 1920 Federal Census of Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan ED# 7, sheet 6B, their household listed (see also the 1910 census above):

#161 161 Goodspeed, William Head 54  New York New York New York Barber    Barber Shop
                              Amy       Wife 50  Michigan  England Michigan  none
             Shirley, Maude  Sister-in-law   Michigan  England  Michigan none

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4.2 Lewis Edwin Shirley, was born in October 1868 in Michigan.  Lewis married Mary R. (unknown) in about 1892.  Mary was born in Wales in July 1867.  They had two children in the 1900 census and the 1910 Federal Census of Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo County, ED# 32, sheet 11A:

4.2.1 Gertrude L. Shirley, was born in July 1894 in Illinois.

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4.2.2 Millard Leroy Shirley, was born on 14 April 1898 in Illinois and died in January 1969 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  In the 1930 Federal Census of 3rd Ward or Precinct, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 24, sheet 34A, street address listed as 1714 Cambridge Road, his household consisted of:

#239  247  Shirley, Millard L.  Head  32  Illinois  Michigan  Wales  Realtor  Real Estate
                           Marion W.  Wife  32  Michigan  Michigan  Michigan
                            Wayne E.  Son     5  Michigan  Illinois  Michigan

Marion W. Shirley is listed in the Michigan Death Index 1971-1996, date of birth listed as 16 June 1898, date of death listed as 27 November 1979, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Their son (through the 1930 census) was:

4.2.2.1 Wayne Edward Shirley, was born in about 1925 in Michigan.  Wayne died in 2004 (his obituary).

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4.3 Maude A. Shirley, was born in June 1871 in Michigan and died in 1924.  She is buried next to her parents in Schoolcraft Cemetery.

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4.4 Minnie Shirley, was born in November 1873 in Michigan.  Minnie married Paul Wilson (P.W. Wilson in her father's obituary) in about 1896 (see 1900 census data above).  In the 1910 Federal Census of 32nd Ward Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, ED# 1388, sheet 1B, the Wilson household listed (street address was listed as 7019 Eggleston Ave., both Paul and Minnie stated that they had been married for 14 years; Minnie stated that she had given birth to 3 living children):

#17  21  Wilson, Paul W.  Head  38  Illinois    Kentucky  Illinois  Salesman  Stock Yard
                      Minnie S.  Wife   36  Michigan  Eng. English  Michigan  None
                          Shirley  Son     4  Illinois  Illinois  Michigan  None
                         John D.  Son     2  Illinois  Illinois  Michigan  None
                      Walter H.  Son  ^6/12  Illinois  Illinois  Michigan  None

In the 1920 Federal Census of 32nd Ward, City of Chicago,  Lake Township, Cook County, Illinois, ED# 1975, sheet 1B, their household listed (street address listed as 7006 Stewart Ave.):

#8  22  Wilson, Paul W. Head  47  Missouri Kentucky Illinois  merchant livestock
                        Minnie   Wife  46  Michigan  England  Michigan  none
                   Shirley W.   Son   14  Illinois  Missouri  Michigan  none
                       John D.    Son  12  Illinois  Missouri  Michigan  none
                    Walter H.    Son  10  Illinois  Missouri  Michigan  none
                  Jane W.  Daughter  5  Illinois  Missouri  Michigan  none

In 1930, the Wilson family was recorded in 19th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, ED# 729, sheet 16B.  Paul W. Wilson listed his age as 57, Minnie was 53.  Paul was still working as a livestock merchant, Minnie listed her occupation as a grammar school teacher.  Still at home were: Shirley L., age 24, employed as a yardman in the stockyard; Walter H., age 20 and Jane, age 15; street address was listed as 8243 May Street.

Their known children were:

4.4.1 Shirley Wilson, was born in about 1905 in Illinois.

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4.4.2 John D. Wilson, was born in about 1908 in Illnois.

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4.4.3 Walter H. Wilson, was born in about 1910 in Illinois.

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4.4.4 Jane Wilson, was born in about 1915 in Illinois.

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4.5 Della Shirley, was born in about 1879 in Michigan.  There is a marriage listed in the Illinois marriage index for Della Shirley and Minton Rowly on 19 November 1904 in Franklin County, Illinois.  Della was not found in the 1900 census and is also not mentioned in her father's obituary.

5. Matilda Shirley, was born in about 1842 in Orleans County, New York.  Matilda married Henry Johnson in 1867.  From the Kalamazoo County Clerk Marriage Record Book 3, page 449, #1065:

Groom: Henry R. Johnson W/M age 18 Res: Texas Twp., Kalamazoo, MI
Bride: Matilda Shirley W/F age 22, Res: Portage Twp., Kalamazoo, MI;  DOM: May 25, 1867
Village of Kalamazoo in Offices of Rollin Wood, J.P.
Witnesses: Charles & Lizzie Whipple of Texas Twp., Kalamazoo, MI
[Note: There was a 5 cent revenue stamp collected to file this marriage on June 5th, 1867]

In 1870 Henry and Matilda (Shirley) Johnson were living in Texas Township, occupation listed as "farmer", with no children.  I have not located Matilda or Henry in the 1880 census.

6. William P. Shirley, was born in February 1848 in Orleans County, New York.  William's marriage was recorded in Kalamazoo County, Clerk Marriage Record Book 4, page 27, #397:

Groom: William Shirley W/M age 22, POB: Orleans Co., NY, Occ: Farmer, Res: Portage Twp., Kalamazoo, MI Bride: Maria Eliza Henderson W/F age 18 POB: Hastings, Oswego, NY, Res: Portage Twp., Kalamazoo, MI
DOM: Oct 8, 1868 POM: Portage, MI;  Officiating: D. R. Lapham, Minister of the Gospel, Oshtemo, MI;  Witnesses: William G. Kyte of Coldwater, MI and Charles G. Weed of Portage Twp., Kalamazoo, MI

In the 1870 Federal Census of Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Edwin and Sophia Shirley are listed as living with their youngest son William Shirley and his wife Maria (see above).  In the 1880 Federal Census of Schoolcraft, Michigan, William and Maria's household listed:

#28  30 Shirley, William                      m    33    laborer              Ny
                        Maria       Wife           f     30    Keeping house    Ny
                        May         Daughter     f     10                            Mich
                        Albert      Son            m      3                            Mich
                        Alta         Daughter     f       3                            Mich
                      Sophia       Mother        m     69   At home          England

#177 197  Shirley, Wm.  Head  Feb  1848  52  New York   England  England  Salesman
                       Maria    Wife   Oct  1849   51 New York   New York  New York
                      Alta Daughter  May  1867   23 Michigan    New York  New York   Pill Maker

William died in 1925 and Maria died in 1903, they are both buried in Riverside Cemetery, in Kalamazoo.

6.1 May Shirley, was born in about 1870 in Michigan.

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6.2 Albert J. Shirley, was born in about 1875 in Michigan.  Albert, age 35, occupation listed as working in a corset factory, and his wife Garnett, age 34, born in Michigan, were living in Trowbridge Township, Allegan County, Michigan, ED# 30, sheet 7B in the 1910 Federal Census.  Her father, Alanson See, age 70 was also listed as a member of their household.  In the 1880 Federal Census, Garnett B. See, age 5, was listed in the household of her parents, Alanson W. and Louise M. See, in Van Buren County, Michigan.  Albert and Garnett had no children in 1910.  In the 1930 Federal Census, of Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, ED# 23, sheet 16B, Albert J., and Garnett B., were both age 55, neither had a occupation listed.  "Garnett Shirley", is listed  the Michigan Death Index, her date of birth is listed as 6 June 1875, date of death as 28 February 1973 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

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6.3 Alta Shirley, was born in May 1877 in Michigan.

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