Shirley Manson

Garbage in Concert at Radio 104.5 FM WRFF's iHeartRadio Theatre in Bala Cynwyd - May 21, 2012

Manson in 2012, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Shirley Ann Manson

Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland

Date of Birth: 26 August, 1966

Ethnicity: Scottish

Shirley Manson is a Scottish singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. She is the lead singer of the alternative rock band Garbage. Other members of Garbage are Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig.

Shirley’s father, John Mitchell Manson, is descended from the fishing community of Northmavine, Shetland. Her mother, Muriel Flora (MacKay), was adopted at an early age, by Florence and Ronald MacDonald , and took on the family name MacDonald. She is married to musician, audio engineer, and record producer Billy Bush.

Shirley’s patrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her third great-grandfather, Magnus Manson.

Shirley’s paternal grandfather was William John Manson (the son of William Smith Manson and Margaret Jameson). Shirley’s great-grandfather William was the son of Henry Manson and Agnes Robertson. Margaret was the daughter of Jacob Jameson/James and Sarah Tait.

Shirley’s paternal grandmother was Margaret Allan Mitchell (the daughter of John Martin Mitchell and Christina Craven). Shirley’s great-grandfather John was the son of James Wilson Mitchell and Mary McRoberts. Christina was the daughter of William Craven and Margaret Wight.

Shirley’s biological maternal grandfather was named Hugh Ross.

Shirley’s biological maternal grandmother was named Minnie McKay. The couple were unmarried, which at the time would have meant instant dismissal, so Minnie travelled to Edinburgh and handed her child to an orphanage.

Sources: News article about Shirley’s ancestry – http://www.scotsman.com

Genealogy of Shirley Manson – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Shirley’s father – http://www.bayanne.info

Obituary of Shirley’s mother – http://announce.jpress.co.uk

4 Responses

  1. andrew says:

    Butch Vig from Garbage is on the site. Link him

  2. Manila says:

    Margaret Mitchell’s middle name is Allan.

    Also, here you go for Shirley’s genealogy: https://www.geni.com/people/Shirley-Manson/6000000041125814518

  3. Manila says:

    Margaret Jamieson was the daughter of Jacob Jamieson and Sarah Tait.

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