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George Washington Shirey

7 Aug 1839 – 30 Sep 1918

Birth	7 Aug 1839
Death	30 Sep 1918
Cemetery	Keller Cemetery Lovington , Moultrie County , Illinois , USA
Added by	Ericka Buckley Johnson on 29 Mar 2010
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48951606

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Decatur Herald 10/1/1918 SULLIVAN-Sept. 30. George W. Shirey of this city, was instantly killed at his home this morning by a horse striking him in the back. Mr.and Mrs.Shirey had spent Sunday in the country and this morning Mr. Shirey brought a load of cobs home driving Jack Whites team. He drove up to a light pole to tie his team and while doing so one of the horses pawed him striking him in the back between the shoulder knocking him down. Ben Dilsaver, that was passing at the time saw the horse strike him and ran to his assistance.He pulled Mr.Shirey out but he breathed but once. Mr.Shirey has lived a retired life in Sullivan for a number of years moving here from his farm. He was an enthusiastic Mason and they will all miss "Uncle George" from lodge circles. His death was quite a shock to his many friends George W.Shirey was born in Maryland in 1840 and has resided in Moultrie county the greater part of his life. He leaves surviving him a wife, Mrs. Kate Shirey and several children,all of whom are grown. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time. Obituary furnished by Janet Donner Illinois Death Certificate Name: George W. Shirey Birth Date: 7 Aug 1839 Birth Place: Maryland Death Date: 30 Sep 1918 Death Place: Sullivan, Moultrie, Illinois Burial Date: 2 Oct 1918 Cemetery Name: Kellar Cemetery Death Age: 79 Occupation: Retired Farmer Race: White Marital Status: M Gender: Male Father Name: Samuel Shirey Mother Name: Barbrey Shode FHL Film Number: 1544200

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Samuel Shirey 1870–1870

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