Washington Shirley (2nd Earl Ferrers) 
Washington was born in 1677. Washington's father was Robert Shirley (1st Earl Ferrers) and his mother was Elizabeth Washington. His paternal grandparents were Sir Robert Shirley (4th Baronet) and Catherine Okeover. He had two brothers named Henry and Laurence. He was the oldest of the three children. He died at the age of 52 in 1729.General Notes
He succeeded to the title of 8th Baronet Shirley, of Staunton Harold [E., 1611] on 25 December 1717.1 He succeeded to the title of 2nd Earl Ferrers [G.B., 1711] on 25 December 1717.1 He succeeded to the title of 2nd Viscount Tamworth, of co. Stafford [G.B., 1711] on 25 December 1717.1
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Occupation Details
Washington's occupation was in Ditchingham Hall.
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Individual Additional Information
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