John Rooker Shirley (abt. 1818 - abt. 1863)

Born about Nov 1818 in South Carolina, United States

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Died about 16 Mar 1863 at about age 44 in York County, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

He was doubtless named for the Rev. John Rooker, founding pastor of the Flint Hill Baptist Church, located north of what is now Fort Mill and very near the North Carolina State line. if the name "John Rooker" came from the Baptist pastor, then the likelihood is that some of the early Shurleys in York County were of the Baptist faith. John Rooker Shurley ... was a renowned teacher and school principal in both Fairfield and York districts. He founded the Shurley Institute at Winnsboro and then moved it to Ebenezer, where he was the principal of the Ebenezer Academy until his death. The latter school was often referred to as "the Athens of York."

Birth

John was born about 1818. He was the son of Meredith Shirley and Elizabeth Walston. He passed away about 1863.

John was born in November 1818 in York County, South Carolina.

Death

He died March 16, 1863, York District, SC.; buried Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. Find A Grave: Memorial #36806580

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Marriages

He married 1st. Martha Ann Leitner Dec. 8, 1847 Fairfield Co. SC.

He married 2nd. Mary Ann Fewell Aug 4, 1852. She was born June 29, 1833, died Aug 2, 1900 and was the daughter of Alexander Fewell.

Census

1850 Census. He was operating a school with many scholars in Fairfield Co SC in 1850 census.

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