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looking at the McShirley's .. Our McShirley's in Henry county are listed as being spelt as McShurley. Here is some information that I found on the web. Does anyone have any pictures or information? Please contact me. They are married into the Conway & Robertson, Watson, Moore, Lawson and many moore.
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1. Robert Davison ca1752 (m/2. Elizabeth Hawkins) KY
2. George Davidson ca1783 (m/1. Mary Marsh) KY
(m/2. Elizabeth Pangburn) KY>OH>
3.Clarissa Davidson 1810 (m.William Carty) KY>OH>IN>MN
3.George Wash Davidson 1815 (m. Arminda Moore) OH
2. William Davidson 1789 (m. Mary McShurley) KY>IN
2. Samuel Davison ca 1785 (m. Nancy Thornton) KY>OH>IN>
2. Mary Davison ca 1785 (m. John Lemar) KY>IN.
AMERICA (DAVIDSON) 1872 1831 ON THE SAME STONE AS WILLIAM AND MINERVA
PARENTS: WILLIAM AND MARY (McSHURLEY) DAVIDSON
MARTIN WORL
It is always pleasant and profitable to contemplate the career of a man who has made a success of life and won the honor and respect of his fellow citizens. Such is the record of the well-known farmer whose name heads this sketch, than whom a more whole-souled or popular man it would be difficult to find within the limits of the township where he has his home. Martin Worl was born in Liberty Township, Henry County, Indiana, on the 22d of January 1855 and is the son of John and Mary A. (McShurley) Worl. His paternal ancestors were natives of Kentucky for several generations. The grandfather was there born, reared and married. Later he removed with his family to Indiana, locating in Wayne County. He bought a farm near Jacksonsburg and there spent the remainder of his days. His son and the father of the subject, John Worl, was reared upon the homestead in Wayne County, and there received his education in the common schools. He was remarkably proficient in mental mathematical calculations and could estimate the weight of a carload of livestock correctly before others would have fairly started in their calculations. Shortly after he had, attained his majority he came to Henry County, where he became acquainted with the lady who afterward became his wife, Miss Mary A. McShurley. The latter was a native of Henry County and her parents were of Irish extraction. At the time of his marriage John Worl was a poor man, but he was strong, energetic and ambitious, and by dint of hard work and wise economy was soon enabled to buy a farm of his own. It was located in the midst of dense woods, but nothing (taunted he went to work at once to create for himself and family a home. He was a good financier and husbanded his earnings so that in his later years he was recognized as one of the leading farmers of the county, being worth forty thousand or fifty thousand dollars. He was a devoted and faithful member of the Christian church and his purse was always open to the demands of the gospel or any other worthy object. He was highly regarded and served in the office of deacon of his church for many years. To him and his wife were born the following children: Elizabeth, the wife of Dr. J. A. Stafford; Amanda, the wife of A. J. Metsker; Joseph married Mrs. Elizabeth (Obole) Young and lives in Oklahoma; John married Sarah Mason; Mary J., deceased, and Martin, the subject Martin Won was born in the township in which he now resides and was reared upon the paternal homestead. He was early initiated into the mysteries of husbandry and chose that occupation for his life work. He attended the schools of his township and gained a good practical education. He remained with his father until he was twenty-six years old and his father rewarded his faithfulness by deeding to him at that time a one-hundred-acre farm, thus giving him a splendid start in life. He has since been successfully engaged in the pursuit of agriculture and that he is both practical and progressive is evidenced by the appearance of his property: Good, commodious buildings adorn the place and the entire farm has attained under his efforts the condition of improvement, which marks the thrifty husbandman and intelligent proprietor. In politics Mr. Worl is a stanch believer in the principles advocated in the platform of the Republican Party and is earnest in his advocacy of the same. Religiously Mr. and Mrs. Worl are members of the First Christian church and are faithful and consistent in the performance of religious duties. His fraternal affiliations are with the Knights of Pythias, holding membership in the subordinate lodge at Hagerstown. He is a stockholder in and the present treasurer of the Millville Telephone Company. Martin Worl was united in marriage with Miss Flora B. Brooks February 28, 1883. She was born March 11, 1863, in Wayne County, this state. Her parents, John and Mary A. (Johnson) Brooks, were natives of North Carolina, and moved from thence to Indiana with their parents when young. They were married in Morgan County and shortly afterwards settled in Wayne County, where they afterwards resided until death. The father was a well-to-do farmer and businessman and helped to organize the first bank in Hagerstown and was its first president, his son, J. W. Brooks, being the first cashier. Mr. And Mrs. Brooks were the parents of three children, mentioned as follows: Jesse W. is a graduate of a commercial college and is now manager of the sanitarium at Martinsville, this state. Emma is the wife of W. K. Bellis, of Indianapolis, and Flora B., the wife of the subject. To the union of the subject and his wife has been born one child, Wilbur B., born August 23, 1890. He is a bright little fellow, the pride of his parents, and is now attending the schools of New Castle. Mr. Worl is a man of pleasing personality and strength of character, which easily places him among the most influential residents of the county, and his zeal in whatever subject he espouses is the signal of its success. By his manly, straightforward course in the affairs of life Mr. Worl has earned the respect and esteem of his associates and because of the many eminent social qualities and general worth he and his wife have gained unto themselves a large circle of warm personal friends. A volume devoted to mention of the representative citizens of Henry County would not be complete with out mention of Mr. Worl.
Submitted by: Lora
Compendium of Biography Of Henry County, Indiana B. F. Bowen 1920
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Mooreland Cemetery
/17/1897 11/13/2000 102y. 11m. 26d. OS Hobert 4-24A
McShurley Calvin 0/0/1860 6/6/1946 86y. NT May P: Silas & Mary A. Laboyteaux McShurley 1-99A
McShurley May Covalt 0/0/1864 12/17/1943 79y. NT Cal, Margaret Covalt P: J & M Taylor Covalt 1-99B
McShurley Alonzo 0/0/1876 10/21/1963 86y. OS Lula 1-174D
McShurley Lula May 0/0/1881 12/2/1963 83y. OS Alonzo P: Wm & Sallie Kessler Smeltzer 1-174C
McShurley Cophene 3/13/04 6/12/04 Dt. Alonzo & Lula 1-174A
McShurley Rowena 3/13/04 7/13/21 Dt. Alonzo & Lula 1-174B
*McShurley Mrs. Eli 7/23/1894 ?
McVicker Henry R. 0/0/1840 12/28/1912 72y. NT Mary
Mechanicburg cemetery
? 1964
McShurley, Alonzo 1902 1955 Son of Alonzo
McShurley, Eli M. 1859 1929
McShurley, Eliza J. 1877 1945 Wife of Loring
McShurley, Emily J. 1863 1940 Wife of Eli
McShurley, Loring E. 1872 1940
McShurley, Nancy 1858 1895 Wife of Richard
McShurley, Richard 1857 1946
McShurley, Russell 1894 ?
McShurley, Ruth 1895 1961
Mee, Harry
Chicago Corner Baptist Cemetery
1934 1864
McShurley, Alonzo 28 Nov 1874 10y, 23d S of WR & MJ
McShurley, Amanda E. 28 Dec 1859 4y, 5m, 2d D of RJ & SA
McShurley, America 20 Apr 1884 22y, 4m, 17d D of WR & MJ
McShurley, Bessie M. 24 May 1879 2y, 3m, 29d D of WR & MJ
McShurley, Catharine 28 Feb 1881 3y, 10m, 16d D of John & ??
McShurley, John 7 Feb 1840 35y, 6m, 21d
McShurley, Martha 4 Nov 1869 1y, 10m 21d D of WR & MJ
McShurley, Mary A. 1882 1824
McShurley, Mary J. 24 Jan 1888 3 Nov 1841 W of WR
McShurley, Phebe 21 Aug 1870 76y, 8m, 17d W of John
McShurley, Richard 7 Feb 1854 23y, 5m, 3d
McShurley, Seymour 14 Apr 1863 15y, 5m, 13d S of Silas & Mary
McShurley, Silas 1903 1828
McShurley, Stephen A. D. 18 Sep 1868 7y
McShurley, William Riley 3 Aug 1899 63y, 4m, 28d
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