The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Christopher Shire

M, b. 1835, d. 7 July 1891

Father

Charles Shier b. 1799, d. 22 Nov 1875

Mother

Emily Switzer b. 1802, d. 9 Jan 1875

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

8 Sep 2016

Birth*

Christopher Shire was born in 1835 in Medonte Twp., Jarrett's Corner, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Shier and Emily Switzer.

Marriage*

Christopher Shire married Sarah Ann Beard, daughter of James Beard.

Census*

Christopher Shire appeared on the census of 1871 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Religion*

He was a member of the Methodist Church of Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1881 in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Census

He appeared on the census of 28 April 1891 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 7 July 1891 in Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; Christopher Shire was the son of Chas. Shire, one of the first settlers. He was an intelligent neighbour, and industrious man. Failing health induced him to dispose of his farm in Medonte and removed to Orillia, in hope that rest and medical assistance might bring alleviation of pain; but no improvement followed, and on Monday he succumbed to dyspepsia and its results. He leaves a widow, and one son is a photographer here. The Orillia Packet, July 10, 1891.

Jarratt's Corners - The life of the late Christopher Shire, formerly of this place, will long be remembered by his neighbours. When here, his kind and genial disposition won the esteem of all who met him. He was loved miuch, but Jesus loved him more and took him home to be with Himself. He leaves a widow, one daughter and two sons, who have the sympathy of the entire community. The Orillia Packet, August 21, 1891.

Burial*

He was buried in St. James & St. Andrews Cemetery, Orillia, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo: Canadian Gravemarker Gallery

Family

Sarah Ann Beard b. 1838, d. 13 March 1912

Children

Arthur Edgar Shier+ b. 3 Feb 1866, d. 17 Aug 1936
Charles James Shire b. 28 Apr 1867, d. 11 Mar 1925
Charlotte Amelia Caroline Shier b. 24 May 1874, d. 1966

Daniel Shire

M, b. 1814

Last Edited

11 Apr 2020

Birth*

Daniel Shire was born in 1814 in Ireland.

Marriage*

He married Ann Gallehan.

Census*

Daniel Shire appeared on the census of 1881 in Ops Twp., Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Ann Gallehan b. 1814

Children

William Shire b. 1843
Thomas Shire b. 1859

David Shire

M, b. 1899

Father

Joseph Shire b. 26 Nov 1854, d. 5 Apr 1933

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

30 Oct 2015

Birth*

David Shire was born in 1899.

He was the son of Joseph Shire.

(Witness) Census

David Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Joseph Shire in Rineroe, Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland; In 1911 this family was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Dorothy Rosaleen Shire

F, b. 29 September 1955, d. 16 January 1988

Mother

Kathleen Elizabeth Gardiner b. 19 Feb 1924, d. 20 Jan 2012

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

12 Jun 2015

Birth*

Dorothy Rosaleen Shire was born on 29 September 1955.

She was the daughter of Kathleen Elizabeth Gardiner.

Married Name

As of 29 December 1984,her married name was Brecken.

Death*

Dorothy Rosaleen Shire died on 16 January 1988 at age 32.

Family

Children

Richard John Brecken b. 13 Sep 1986, d. 10 Oct 1986
Andrew Keith Brecken b. 30 Nov 1987, d. 11 Jan 1988

Edward Shire

M, b. 5 September 1857, d. 14 June 1939

Father

William Henry Shier b. 8 Jul 1828

Mother

Jane Helen Doherty

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

23 Feb 2020

Birth*

Edward Shire was born on 5 September 1857.¹

He was the son of William Henry Shier and Jane Helen Doherty.

Baptism

Edward Shire was baptized on 25 September 1857 in Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha Sweetman, daughter of Richard Sweetman, on 2 September 1890 in District of Bantry, County Cork, Ireland.

Death*

Edward Shire died on 14 June 1939 in Croom, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland, at age 81.²

Family

Martha Sweetman b. 12 September 1866, d. 8 June 1939

Citations

[S73] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, Birth and Baptism Registration of Edward Shire.
[S74] Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864 - 1958, online \, Death Registration for Edward Shire of Croom.

Eric Murray Shire

M, b. 30 January 1924, d. August 1996

Father

Tobias Amos Shire b. 26 Aug 1896, d. 1964

Mother

Sarah Letitia Whitaker b. 1896, d. 1974

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

13 Sep 2018

Birth*

Eric Murray Shire was born on 30 January 1924.¹

He was the son of Tobias Amos Shire and Sarah Letitia Whitaker.

(Witness) Fact 1

Eric Murray Shire witnessed the Fact 1 of Tobias Amos Shire on 23 December 1927 in London, England; Tobais Amos Shire, Sarah L. Shire and son Eric arrived in London onboard S.S. Benalla.

Fact 1*

They lived at Old Hall Farm, Balladen, Rawtinstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, England.

Death*

Eric Murray Shire died in August 1996 in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, at age 72.¹

Citations

[S114] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916 - 2007, online \, Death Registration for Eric Murray Shire.

George Shire

M, b. 18 December 1854, d. 10 January 1936

Father

James Shire

Mother

Mary Shire

Last Edited

20 Mar 2019

Birth*

George Shire was born on 18 December 1854 in England.

He was the son of James Shire and Mary Shire.

Marriage*

George Shire married Dorcas White on 13 July 1886 in Bastard and Burgess Twp., Lansdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.¹

Census*

George Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Occupation*

He was a farm labourer in 1901.

Census

He appeared on the census of 1921 in Rear of Leeds and Landsdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 10 January 1936 at age 81.

Family

Dorcas White b. 28 November 1868

Children

Mary E Shire b. 13 Dec 1886
Grace Hazel Shire b. 4 Nov 1888
Margaret Shire b. 29 Dec 1889
Myrtle Shire b. 14 Sep 1891
Henry Shire b. 2 May 1893
James Herbert Shire b. 15 Mar 1895, d. 1971
Robert Orland Shire b. 21 Mar 1897
Harold Shire b. 1898
Gladys M. Shire b. 28 Feb 1899
Jennie Shire b. 1901
Pearl Charlotte Shire b. 1905
Charles William Shire b. 1907, d. 10 Nov 1988
Blanch Edith Shire b. 1910
George Cecil Shire b. 1915

Citations

[S86] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1826 - 1936, online \, Marriage of George Shire and Dorcas White.

George Shire

M, b. 1806, d. 1879

Father

William Shire b. 1778, d. 1846

Mother

Rebecca Fish b. 1774, d. 23 Dec 1862

Relationships

2nd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 4 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
2nd cousin 4 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

13 Jan 2019

Birth*

George Shire was born in 1806 in East Coker, England.

He was the son of William Shire and Rebecca Fish.

Marriage*

George Shire married Sarah Russ.

Death*

George Shire died in 1879 in Yeovil, England.¹

Family

Sarah Russ b. 1804, d. 1875

Child

Walter Shire+ b. 1837, d. 1925

Citations

[S125] Unknown author, "unknown title," e-mail message from \ (unknown address) to unknown recipient.

George Cecil Shire

M, b. 1915

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

6 Oct 2018

Birth*

George Cecil Shire was born in 1915 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Shire and Dorcas White.

(Witness) Census

George Cecil Shire appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of George Shire in Rear of Leeds and Landsdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

George Henry Shire¹

M, b. 22 January 1874

Father

John Henry Shire² b. 1846, d. 1875

Mother

Isabella Jane Millar¹

Last Edited

5 Sep 2018

Birth*

George Henry Shire was born on 22 January 1874 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

He was the son of John Henry Shire and Isabella Jane Millar.^2,1

Citations

[S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, Birth of George Henry Shire, son of John Henry Shire and Isabella Miller; FHL Film # 255898.
[S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, Birth of George Henry Shire, son of John Henry Shire and Isabella Miller on Jan 22, 1874; FHL Film # 255898.

Gertrude Julia Belinda Shire

F, b. 1863

Father

Tobias Nicholas Shire b. 1 Sep 1830, d. 1905

Mother

Gertrude Caroline Switzer b. 1827, d. 1900

Relationships

3rd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

26 Dec 2020

Birth*

Gertrude Julia Belinda Shire was born in 1863.

She was the daughter of Tobias Nicholas Shire and Gertrude Caroline Switzer.

Married Name

As of 14 September 1885,her married name was Holliday.

Marriage*

Gertrude Julia Belinda Shire married Eldred Curwen Holliday, son of Thomas Holliday, on 14 September 1885 in Croom Church, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

The Belfast Newsletter
Belfast, Northern Ireland

(Witness) Census

Gertrude Julia Belinda Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Eldred Curwen Holliday in Limerick, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

(Witness) Census

Gertrude Julia Belinda Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Eldred Curwen Holliday in Limerick, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

Eldred Curwen Holliday b. 1863, d. 1912

Children

Gertrude Maud Mary Shire

F, b. 29 August 1897, d. 2 February 1972

Father

Jethro Switzer Shire b. 1855, d. 1937

Mother

Ann Bryan b. 1862, d. 1937

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

26 Nov 2018

Birth*

Gertrude Maud Mary Shire was born on 29 August 1897.

She was the daughter of Jethro Switzer Shire and Ann Bryan.

(Witness) Census

Gertrude Maud Mary Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Jethro Switzer Shire in Rathnranagh, Dunnaman, County Limerick, Ireland.

Married Name

As of 3 February 1926,her married name was Switzer.

Marriage*

Gertrude Maud Mary Shire married John Switzer, son of Martha Shine, on 3 February 1926 in Adare Methodist Church, County Limerick, Ireland.

Fact 1*

They had no family.

Death*

Gertrude Maud Mary Shire died on 2 February 1972 at age 74.

Family

John Switzer b. 1875, d. 11 December 1951

Gladys M. Shire

F, b. 28 February 1899

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

6 Oct 2018

Birth*

Gladys M. Shire was born on 28 February 1899 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Shire and Dorcas White.

(Witness) Census

Gladys M. Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Shire in Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Grace Hazel Shire

F, b. 4 November 1888

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

6 Oct 2018

Birth*

Grace Hazel Shire was born on 4 November 1888 in Rear of Lansdowne Twp., Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Shire and Dorcas White.

(Witness) Census

Grace Hazel Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Shire in Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

Her married name was Wood.

Marriage*

Grace Hazel Shire married Charles Brock Wood in 1915.

Family

Charles Brock Wood b. 1885

Harold Shire

M, b. 1898

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

20 Mar 2019

Birth*

Harold Shire was born in 1898.

He was the son of George Shire and Dorcas White.

Marriage*

Harold Shire married Marillea Sarah Foley on 22 February 1927 in Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Marillea Sarah Foley b. 1906

Henry Shire

M, b. 2 May 1893

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

6 Oct 2018

Birth*

Henry Shire was born on 2 May 1893 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Shire and Dorcas White.

(Witness) Census

Henry Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Shire in Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Herbert Allan Shire

M, b. 1921, d. 2002

Father

Herbert SAMUEL Shire b. 20 Nov 1873, d. 18 Feb 1961

Mother

Mary Gavin b. 5 Aug 1886, d. 26 Jan 1959

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

25 Aug 2016

Birth*

Herbert Allan Shire was born in 1921.

He was the son of Herbert SAMUEL Shire and Mary Gavin.

Marriage*

Herbert Allan Shire married Esther May Gray.

Death*

Herbert Allan Shire died in 2002.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Thomas Anglican Church Cemetery, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Esther May Gray b. 1928, d. 2012

Herbert SAMUEL Shire

M, b. 20 November 1873, d. 18 February 1961

Father

Charles Shier b. 1852, d. 27 Nov 1917

Mother

Mary Taylor b. 1854

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

25 Aug 2016

Birth*

Herbert SAMUEL Shire was born on 20 November 1873 in Draper Twp., District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Charles Shier and Mary Taylor.

(Witness) Census

Herbert SAMUEL Shire appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Shier in Medonte Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Herbert SAMUEL Shire appeared on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Charles Shier in Draper Twp., District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

Herbert SAMUEL Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Mary Taylor in Draper Twp., District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Herbert SAMUEL Shire married Mary Gavin, daughter of Robert Gavin and Margaret Horne, on 24 April 1907 in Twp of Draper, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.¹

Census*

Herbert SAMUEL Shire appeared on the census of 1921 in Draper Twp., District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 18 February 1961 at age 87.

Burial*

He was buried in St Thomas Anglican Church Cemetery, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Mary Gavin b. 5 August 1886, d. 26 January 1959

Children

Elsie Margaret Shier+ b. 1908, d. 1990
Hannah Shier b. 1910
Charles Donovan Shire+ b. 5 May 1911, d. 1982
Frances Bernice Shier b. 21 Dec 1913, d. 10 Feb 1914
Mary Audrey Shier b. 10 Feb 1915, d. Jun 1915
Mina Mae Shier b. 27 Dec 1916, d. 23 Aug 1917
Herbert Irwin Shier b. 22 Jun 1918, d. 25 Oct 1918
Bertram W. Shire b. 27 Aug 1919, d. 27 May 1967
Herbert Allan Shire b. 1921, d. 2002
William Arthur Shier b. 21 Jan 1927, d. 11 Feb 1927

Citations

[S35] Ontario, Canada, Marriages 1801 - 1928-1934, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

James Shire

Last Edited

28 Jul 2015

Marriage*

James Shire married Mary Shire.

Family

Mary Shire

Child

George Shire+ b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

James Shire

M, b. 1868, d. 13 November 1925

Father

Nicholas Shire b. 1830, d. 1898

Mother

Mary Drinlcavy b. 1842, d. May 1960

Last Edited

21 Sep 2018

Birth*

James Shire was born in 1868 in Illinois, United States.

He was the son of Nicholas Shire and Mary Drinlcavy.

(Witness) Census

James Shire appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

(Witness) Census

James Shire appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

Death*

James Shire died on 13 November 1925 in Joliet, Will and Kendall County, Illinois, United States.

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Joliet, Will and Kendall County, Illinois, United States.¹

Citations

[S71] Familysearch.org, online \, Mentioned in the death registration of James Shire.

James Shire

M, b. 1868

Father

Nicholas Shire b. 1826, d. 1898

Mother

Mary Dunlevy b. 1843, d. 1915

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

20 Oct 2020

Birth*

James Shire was born in 1868 in Illinois, United States.

He was the son of Nicholas Shire and Mary Dunlevy.

(Witness) Census

James Shire appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

James Albert Shire

M, b. 20 October 1895

Last Edited

9 Jan 2015

Birth*

James Albert Shire was born on 20 October 1895 in Bastard and Burgess Twp., Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

James Herbert Shire

M, b. 15 March 1895, d. 1971

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

6 Oct 2018

Birth*

James Herbert Shire was born on 15 March 1895 in South Crosby Twp., Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of George Shire and Dorcas White.

(Witness) Census

James Herbert Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Shire in Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

(Witness) Census

James Herbert Shire appeared on the census of 1921 in the household of George Shire in Rear of Leeds and Landsdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

James Herbert Shire married Florence Lawson on 11 July 1928 in Brockville, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

James Herbert Shire died in 1971.

Family

Florence Lawson b. 1909, d. 1990

James Robert Swanton Shire

M, b. 6 July 1891, d. 1 October 1936

Father

Amos Switzer Shire b. 30 Mar 1859, d. 10 Sep 1936

Mother

Mary Swanton b. 1864, d. 29 Mar 1910

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

13 Jan 2019

Birth*

James Robert Swanton Shire was born on 6 July 1891 in County Limerick, Ireland.¹

He was the son of Amos Switzer Shire and Mary Swanton.

Marriage*

James Robert Swanton Shire married Winnifrid Gibbins.

Death*

James Robert Swanton Shire died on 1 October 1936 in Rosemount Repatriation Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, at age 45.¹

Family

Winnifrid Gibbins b. 1891, d. 1982

Child

Betty Shire¹ b. 1928, d. 1989

Citations

[S82] Wikitree, online \, Sean Terrell (Descendant) and Pam Hendrix, Wikitree.

Jane Shire

Father

Hugh Shier b. Jun 1810, d. 1899

Relationships

3rd great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

16 Nov 2018

Jane Shire was the daughter of Hugh Shier.

Married Name

As of 2 October 1876,her married name was Whitaker.

Marriage*

Jane Shire married Richard Whitaker, son of William Whitaker, on 2 October 1876 in Killeedy, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Family

Richard Whitaker

Jennie Shire

F, b. 1901

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

6 Oct 2018

Birth*

Jennie Shire was born in 1901 in Twp of Rear and Landsdown, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Shire and Dorcas White.

Married Name

As of 23 September 1919,her married name was Lawson.

Marriage*

Jennie Shire married Wesley Lawson on 23 September 1919 in Athans, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Wesley Lawson b. 1899

Jethro Switzer Shire

M, b. 1855, d. 1937

Father

Tobias Nicholas Shire b. 1 Sep 1830, d. 1905

Mother

Gertrude Caroline Switzer b. 1827, d. 1900

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

10 Aug 2018

Birth*

Jethro Switzer Shire was born in 1855.

He was the son of Tobias Nicholas Shire and Gertrude Caroline Switzer.

Marriage*

Jethro Switzer Shire married Ann Bryan in 1887.

Residence*

Jethro Switzer Shire lived; Jethro Switzer Shier and his wife lived at Mount Graigue, Rathbranagh, Croom, Limerick County, Ireland.

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1911 in Rathnranagh, Dunnaman, County Limerick, Ireland.

Death*

He died in 1937.

Family

Ann Bryan b. 1862, d. 1937

Children

John Bryan Shire b. 30 Nov 1888, d. Jan 1959
Jethro Switzer Shire+ b. 24 Nov 1889, d. 26 Oct 1980
Margaret Jane Switzer Shire b. Nov 1890, d. 22 Jan 1972
Sarah Frances Shire+ b. 15 Jun 1894, d. 8 Mar 1947
William Julius Shire b. 23 Jul 1895, d. 8 Feb 1985
Tobias Amos Shire+ b. 26 Aug 1896, d. 1964
Gertrude Maud Mary Shire b. 29 Aug 1897, d. 2 Feb 1972
Susan Anne Caroline Shire b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 26 Aug 1900
Mary Bryan Shire b. 22 Sep 1902, d. 1945
Julia Olive Shire b. 8 Sep 1904, d. 9 Feb 1963

Jethro Switzer Shire

M, b. 24 November 1889, d. 26 October 1980

Father

Jethro Switzer Shire b. 1855, d. 1937

Mother

Ann Bryan b. 1862, d. 1937

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

12 Jun 2015

Birth*

Jethro Switzer Shire was born on 24 November 1889.

He was the son of Jethro Switzer Shire and Ann Bryan.

(Witness) Census

Jethro Switzer Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Jethro Switzer Shire in Rathnranagh, Dunnaman, County Limerick, Ireland.

Marriage*

Jethro Switzer Shire married Mary Evelyn (MAYSIE) Mills on 15 September 1921 in Silvermines Church of Ireland, Ireland.

Death*

Jethro Switzer Shire died on 26 October 1980 at age 90.

Burial*

He was buried in St Nicholas Church Cemetery, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland.

Family

Mary Evelyn (MAYSIE) Mills b. 26 February 1891, d. 12 November 1984

Child

Jethro Switzer (PIXIE) Shire b. 24 Mar 1926, d. 15 Apr 2010

Jethro Switzer (PIXIE) Shire

M, b. 24 March 1926, d. 15 April 2010

Father

Jethro Switzer Shire b. 24 Nov 1889, d. 26 Oct 1980

Mother

Mary Evelyn (MAYSIE) Mills b. 26 Feb 1891, d. 12 Nov 1984

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

12 Jun 2015

Birth*

Jethro Switzer (PIXIE) Shire was born on 24 March 1926.

He was the son of Jethro Switzer Shire and Mary Evelyn (MAYSIE) Mills.

Death*

Jethro Switzer (PIXIE) Shire died on 15 April 2010 at age 84.

John Shire

M, b. 1867

Father

Nicholas Shire b. 1830, d. 1898

Mother

Mary Drinlcavy b. 1842, d. May 1960

Last Edited

20 Sep 2018

Birth*

John Shire was born in 1867 in Illinois, United States.

He was the son of Nicholas Shire and Mary Drinlcavy.

(Witness) Census

John Shire appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

(Witness) Census

John Shire appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

John Shire

M, b. 1867

Father

Nicholas Shire b. 1826, d. 1898

Mother

Mary Dunlevy b. 1843, d. 1915

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

20 Oct 2020

Birth*

John Shire was born in 1867 in Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

He was the son of Nicholas Shire and Mary Dunlevy.

(Witness) Census

John Shire appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

John Bryan Shire

M, b. 30 November 1888, d. January 1959

Father

Jethro Switzer Shire b. 1855, d. 1937

Mother

Ann Bryan b. 1862, d. 1937

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

22 May 2015

Birth*

John Bryan Shire was born on 30 November 1888.

He was the son of Jethro Switzer Shire and Ann Bryan.

(Witness) Census

John Bryan Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Jethro Switzer Shire in Rathnranagh, Dunnaman, County Limerick, Ireland.

Death*

John Bryan Shire died in January 1959 at age 70.

John Henry Shire

M, b. 1846, d. 1875

Last Edited

5 Sep 2018

Birth*

John Henry Shire was born in 1846.

Marriage*

He married Isabella Jane Millar.

Death*

John Henry Shire died in 1875 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

Family

Isabella Jane Millar

Children

John Switzer Shire b. 29 Aug 1870
George Henry Shire² b. 22 Jan 1874

Citations

[S74] Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864 - 1958, online \, Death Registration of John Henry Shire; born about 1846, died 1875, Rathkeale.
[S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, Birth of George Henry Shire, son of John Henry Shire and Isabella Miller on Jan 22, 1874; FHL Film # 255898.

John Jacob Shire

M, b. 1895

Father

Joseph Shire b. 26 Nov 1854, d. 5 Apr 1933

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

30 Oct 2015

Birth*

John Jacob Shire was born in 1895.

He was the son of Joseph Shire.

(Witness) Census

John Jacob Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Joseph Shire in Rineroe, Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland; In 1911 this family was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

John Ledger Shire

M, b. September 1907, d. 25 August 1995

Father

Joseph Shire b. 26 Nov 1854, d. 5 Apr 1933

Mother

Margaret Ledger b. 1865, d. 12 Oct 1947

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

15 Jun 2015

Birth*

John Ledger Shire was born in September 1907.

He was the son of Joseph Shire and Margaret Ledger.

Marriage*

John Ledger Shire married Jenny Upton.

Death*

John Ledger Shire died on 25 August 1995 at age 87.

Burial*

He was buried in Church of St. Nicholas Cemetery, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland.

Family

Jenny Upton b. 1905, d. 28 July 1948

Child

John William Samuel Shire+ b. 3 Feb 1937, d. 17 Jun 2012

John Switzer Shire

M, b. 29 August 1870

Father

John Henry Shire b. 1846, d. 1875

Mother

Isabella Jane Millar

Last Edited

5 Sep 2018

Birth*

John Switzer Shire was born on 29 August 1870 in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

He was the son of John Henry Shire and Isabella Jane Millar.

Citations

[S73] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, Birth of John Switzer Shire, son of John Henry Shire and Bella Jane Millar; FHL Film # 101219.

John William Samuel Shire

M, b. 3 February 1937, d. 17 June 2012

Father

John Ledger Shire b. Sep 1907, d. 25 Aug 1995

Mother

Jenny Upton b. 1905, d. 28 Jul 1948

Relationships

5th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

15 Jun 2015

Birth*

John William Samuel Shire was born on 3 February 1937.

He was the son of John Ledger Shire and Jenny Upton.

Death*

John William Samuel Shire died on 17 June 2012 at age 75.

Burial*

He was buried in St Nicholas Church Cemetery, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland.

Joseph Shire

M, b. 26 November 1854, d. 5 April 1933

Father

Jacob William Shier Jr. b. 31 Aug 1806, d. 17 Dec 1871

Mother

Catherine Heavener b. 1821, d. 20 Nov 1903

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

13 Mar 2020

Birth*

Joseph Shire was born on 26 November 1854 in Reinroe, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland.

He was the son of Jacob William Shier Jr. and Catherine Heavener.

Census*

Joseph Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in Rineroe, Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland; In 1911 this family was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Death*

He died on 5 April 1933 at age 78.

Burial*

He was buried in Church of St. Nicholas Cemetery, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland.

Family 1

Children

Stephen George Shire b. 4 Jan 1892
Rebecca (Sissie) Shire b. 8 Apr 1893
John Jacob Shire b. 1895
Richard Shire b. 1896, d. 26 Apr 1980
Adelaide Shire b. 29 Apr 1897
May Shire b. 18 May 1898
David Shire b. 1899
Margaret Shire b. 1900
Anastasia Shire b. 1903
Catherine (KITTY) Shire+ b. 1 Jul 1905, d. 3 May 1990
Patrick Jacob Shire b. 1907, d. 31 Jan 1977
William Henry Shire b. 1909

Family 2

Margaret Ledger b. 1865, d. 12 October 1947

Child

John Ledger Shire+ b. Sep 1907, d. 25 Aug 1995

Julia Olive Shire

F, b. 8 September 1904, d. 9 February 1963

Father

Jethro Switzer Shire b. 1855, d. 1937

Mother

Ann Bryan b. 1862, d. 1937

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

11 Jun 2015

Birth*

Julia Olive Shire was born on 8 September 1904.

She was the daughter of Jethro Switzer Shire and Ann Bryan.

(Witness) Census

Julia Olive Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Jethro Switzer Shire in Rathnranagh, Dunnaman, County Limerick, Ireland.

Fact 1*

Julia Olive Shire never married.

Death*

Julia Olive Shire died on 9 February 1963 at age 58.

Julius William Shire

M, b. 16 December 1864, d. 19 April 1872

Father

Tobias Nicholas Shire b. 1 Sep 1830, d. 1905

Mother

Gertrude Caroline Switzer b. 1827, d. 1900

Relationships

3rd great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
1st cousin 3 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 3 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)

Last Edited

11 Jun 2015

Baptism

Julius William Shire was baptized on 16 December 1864.

Birth*

He was born on 16 December 1864.

He was the son of Tobias Nicholas Shire and Gertrude Caroline Switzer.

Death*

Julius William Shire died on 19 April 1872 at age 7.

Burial*

He was buried in Church of Ireland Cemetery, Rathkeale, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Julius William Shire

M, b. 1890, d. 1967

Father

Amos Switzer Shire b. 30 Mar 1859, d. 10 Sep 1936

Mother

Mary Swanton b. 1864, d. 29 Mar 1910

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

12 Jun 2015

Fact 1*

Julius W. Shire never married.

Birth*

Julius William Shire was born in 1890.

He was the son of Amos Switzer Shire and Mary Swanton.

(Witness) Census

Julius William Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Amos Switzer Shire in Limerick South, Rossbrien, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Death*

Julius William Shire died in 1967 in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia.

Kate Shire

F, b. 1863

Father

Nicholas Shire b. 1830, d. 1898

Mother

Mary Drinlcavy b. 1842, d. May 1960

Last Edited

20 Sep 2018

Birth*

Kate Shire was born in 1863 in Illinois, United States.

She was the daughter of Nicholas Shire and Mary Drinlcavy.

(Witness) Census

Kate Shire appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

Kate Shire

F, b. 1863

Father

Nicholas Shire b. 1826, d. 1898

Mother

Mary Dunlevy b. 1843, d. 1915

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

20 Oct 2020

Birth*

Kate Shire was born in 1863 in Illinois, United States.

She was the daughter of Nicholas Shire and Mary Dunlevy.

(Witness) Census

Kate Shire appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 in the household of Nicholas Shire in Braceville Twp., Grundy County, Illinois, United States.

Lillian Louisa Shire

Father

Hugh Shier b. 1853

Mother

Sarah Shier b. 1815, d. 1899

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

7 Sep 2020

Lillian Louisa Shire was the daughter of Hugh Shier and Sarah Shier.

Married Name

As of 30 September 1914,her married name was MacFarlane.

Marriage*

Lillian Louisa Shire married Archie Purcell MacFarlane on 30 September 1914 in County of Dublin, Ireland.

Family

Archie Purcell MacFarlane

Lily Shire

F, b. 1869, d. 1948

Father

Walter Shire b. 1837, d. 1925

Mother

Sarah Ann Andrews b. 1837, d. 1935

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

17 Jan 2019

Birth*

Lily Shire was born in 1869 in East Coker, Somerset, England.

She was the daughter of Walter Shire and Sarah Ann Andrews.

Married Name

As of 3 June 1899,her married name was Anstey.

Marriage*

Lily Shire married John Anstey on 3 June 1899.

Death*

Lily Shire died in 1948 in Yeovil, England.

Family

John Anstey b. 1868, d. 1930

Child

Ada Lillian Anstey+ b. 10 Mar 1891, d. 10 Jan 1982

Loftus Thomas Shire

M, b. 1898, d. 1975

Father

Amos Switzer Shire b. 30 Mar 1859, d. 10 Sep 1936

Mother

Mary Swanton b. 1864, d. 29 Mar 1910

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

13 Sep 2018

Name Variation

Loftus Thomas Shire was also known as Thomas Henry Shire.

Birth*

He was born in 1898 in County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.¹

He was the son of Amos Switzer Shire and Mary Swanton.

(Witness) Census

Loftus Thomas Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Amos Switzer Shire in Limerick South, Rossbrien, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland.

Death*

Loftus Thomas Shire died in 1975 in Gympic, Queensland, Australia.

Citations

[S110] Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864 - 1958, online \, Birth Registration for Loftus Thomas Shire in the 1st quarter of 1898; FHL Film Number 101067.

Lorne Lee Shire

M, b. 28 February 1952, d. 28 February 1982

Father

Charles Donovan Shire b. 5 May 1911, d. 1982

Mother

Laura E. Leeder b. 1916, d. 1969

Relationships

6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

9 Aug 2016

Birth*

Lorne Lee Shire was born on 28 February 1952.

He was the son of Charles Donovan Shire and Laura E. Leeder.

Death*

Lorne Lee Shire died on 28 February 1982 at age 30.

Burial*

He was buried in St Thomas Anglican Church Cemetery, Bracebridge, District of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.

Luke Irvine Shire

M, b. 24 October 1879, d. 2 October 1966

Luke Irvine (Edwin) Shier (1879 - 1966)
Photo: Mary Forbes

Father

Martin Luthur LUKE Shier b. 25 May 1844, d. 30 Jul 1917

Mother

Eliza Ann Kelly b. 13 Mar 1845, d. 18 Apr 1925

Relationships

4th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
4th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

4 Oct 2017

Name Variation

Luke Irvine Shire was also known as Erwin Shire.

Birth*

He was born on 24 October 1879 in Odessa, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Martin Luthur LUKE Shier and Eliza Ann Kelly.

(Witness) Census

Luke Irvine Shire appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Martin Luthur LUKE Shier in Olden Twp., Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Luke Irvine Shire married Blanche Ethel Vanesse.

(Witness) Census

Luke Irvine Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Martin Luthur LUKE Shier in Kaladar Twp., Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

Luke Irvine Shire married Alice Maud Whiteman.

Death*

Luke Irvine Shire died on 2 October 1966 at age 86.

Burial*

He was buried in Northbrook United Church Cemetery, Northbrook, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.

Family 1

Blanche Ethel Vanesse

Children

William Russell Shire b. 31 May 1903
Emerson Frederick Shier+ b. 24 Dec 1908, d. 27 Apr 1976
Maynard Walter Shire+ b. 27 Feb 1911, d. 27 Oct 1965

Family 2

Alice Maud Whiteman b. 1890

Margaret Shire

F, b. 1900

Father

Joseph Shire b. 26 Nov 1854, d. 5 Apr 1933

Relationships

4th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Allan Shier
5th cousin 2 times removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

30 Oct 2015

Birth*

Margaret Shire was born in 1900.

She was the daughter of Joseph Shire.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Shire appeared on the census of 1911 in the household of Joseph Shire in Rineroe, Adare, County Limerick, Munster, Ireland; In 1911 this family was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Margaret Shire

F, b. 29 December 1889

Father

George Shire b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 10 Jan 1936

Mother

Dorcas White b. 28 Nov 1868

Last Edited

6 Oct 2018

Birth*

Margaret Shire was born on 29 December 1889 in Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of George Shire and Dorcas White.

(Witness) Census

Margaret Shire appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of George Shire in Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.