Shirley, William
(02 December 1694–28 March 1771)
- John A. Schutz
Extract
Shirley, William (02 December 1694–28 March 1771), colonial governor of Massachusetts, was born in London, England, the son of William Shirley, a London textile merchant and landowner, and Elizabeth Godman. The Shirleys, who had connections among the leading English politicians, decided that William should have a university education and law career. He attended the Merchant Taylors’ School in London, Pembroke College in Cambridge, and the Inner Temple....
