Evelyn Shirley (1812
Evelyn Shirley may refer to: *Evelyn Shirley (1788–1856), Member of Parliament (MP) *Evelyn Shirley (1812–1882) Evelyn Philip Shirley (22 January 1812 – 19 September 1882), was a British politician, antiquary and genealogist. Background Shirley was born in London, the eldest son of Evelyn Shirley and Eliza, daughter of Arthur Stanhope. He was a des ...

Evelyn Shirley (1788–1856)
Evelyn John Shirley (26 April 1788 – 31 December 1856), was a British politician. Background Shirley was the eldest son of Evelyn Shirley, son of the Hon. George Shirley, younger son of Robert Shirley, 1st Earl Ferrers. His mother was Phillis Byam Wollaston, daughter of Charlton Wollaston. He was educated at Rugby School later Matriculation, Matriculating to St John's College, Cambridge in 1807. He inherited Ettington Park Hotel, Ettington Park, making some alterations to it in 1824. Political career After having served as High Sheriff of Warwickshire for 1813–14 and High Sheriff of Monaghan for 1824–25, Shirley was returned to Parliament for Monaghan (UK Parliament constituency), County Monaghan in 1826, a seat he held until 1831. He later represented South Warwickshire (UK Parliament constituency), Warwickshire South between 1836 and 1849. Family Shirley married Eliza, daughter of Arthur Stanhope, in 1810. They had several children, including Evelyn Shirley (1812& ...
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