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     Ralph Edwin Kirk was born on 5 February 1891 at Williamson Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Walter Whittaker Kirk and Emeratta Manda Marzee Hood.¹ Ralph Edwin Kirk married Mattie Ola Daley, daughter of Marshall Olla Daley and Susan Ann Moore, in 1911, no children. Ralph Edwin Kirk died on 3 December 1985 at Wharton Co., TX, at age 94. He was buried in December 1985 at Garden of Memories, El Campo, Wharton Co., TX, Findagrave #44840312.

     Rayborn Kirk was born on 11 September 1837 at Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth Parrett.¹ Rayborn Kirk lived in June 1900 at Rush Twp., Champaign Co., OH.² He died on 9 March 1909 at Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, at age 71.
Note: Did not marry.

     Rebecca Kirk was born circa 1758. She married James Embree on 11 December 1782 at Nantmeal Friend's Meeting, Nantmeal Twp., Chester Co., PA. Rebecca Kirk died on 7 September 1808 at Had 11 daughters, 9 of whom lived to adulthood.

     Robert Kirk was born circa 1914 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of James Ely Kirk and Della A. Blachly.¹

     Ruth Adeline Kirk was born on 21 August 1902 at Monument, El Paso Co., CO. She was the daughter of Willard Henry Kirk and Lillie Emma Kramer. Ruth Adeline Kirk married Henry Bridgeman Beam, son of Jesse Beam and Mary Etta Miller, on 16 February 1929 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS. Ruth Adeline Kirk died on 25 December 1973 at Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS, at age 71.

     Sarah Kirk married Samuel Burner, son of Abraham C. Burner and Barbara Stover, on 18 May 1865 at Crawford Co., IL.

     Sarah Starr Kirk was born in 1861. She was the daughter of Isaiah Kirk and Susanna Parvin Starr. Sarah Starr Kirk died in 1944.

     Thomas Kirk married Olive Long, daughter of Daniel M. Long and Alice Welty, in 1907.¹ Thomas Kirk lived in 1926 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.¹

     Traine Colwell Kirk was born on 24 November 1862 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Henry Kirk and Elmira Parrett.¹ Traine Colwell Kirk married Nora P. Eichelberger, daughter of Grayson Milton Eichelberger and Hannah Margaret Coyner, in 1896. Traine Colwell Kirk died on 24 February 1941 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 78 Biography (via Findagrave.com):

From the 1914 history of Fayette County, Ohio:

Traine C. Kirk was born November 24, 1862 on the old Kirk farm, two and a half miles south of Jeffersonville. He was born in the same house where his father was born in 1821. He attended the Smith school in his home neighborhood and later the Roebuck and Walnut Ridge schools. He attended high school at Jeffersonville, after which he spent one year at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. He began farming for himself at the age of thirty on rented land and a few years later bought his present farm of one hundred and three acres on the Welt Road near Jeffersonville. The farm is highly improved and he has kept it in a high state of productivity by scientific crop rotation and commercial fertilizers. The farm is known throughout the county as the Poplar Grove Farm, the name being chosen by his two sons.
Mr. Kirk was married May 26, 1896 to Nora P. Eichelberger, the daughter of G. M. and Hannah (Coyner) Eichelberger and to this union have been born two sons, Willard C. and Grayson L.
The Republican party claims the support of Mr. Kirk but he has never been active in political matters. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Jeffersonville and a trustee of that denomination. He and his family have been active in all church and Sunday school work for several years. In fact, they actively identify themselves with all worthy movements which have for their end the betterment of the community in any way.

     Walter Whittaker Kirk was born on 5 December 1861 at Indiana. He was the son of John Denison Coult and Margaret Priscilla Lee. Walter Whittaker Kirk married Emeratta Manda Marzee Hood, daughter of Isaac Newton Hood and Sarah Maria Louise Larimore, on 24 February 1890 at Williamson Co., TX. Walter Whittaker Kirk lived on 9 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 4, Williamson Co., TX; Farming.¹ He died on 28 December 1935 at age 74. He was buried at Florence Cemetery, Florence, Williamson Co., TX, Findagrave #10567782.

     Willard Coyner Kirk was born on 5 December 1897 at Fayette Co., OH. He was the son of Traine Colwell Kirk and Nora P. Eichelberger. Willard Coyner Kirk died on 8 November 1974 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 76 Biography (Findagrave.com):

Champion farmer named the "National Corn King" three times between 1950 and 1955. Alumnus of Ohio State University where he became a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. Brother of Columbia University President, Grayson L. Kirk. Bachelor. Member, Fayette County, Ohio Agriculture Hall of Fame.

He was buried in November 1974 at Fairview Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Fayette Co., OH, Findagrave #30924618.

     Willard Henry Kirk was born in June 1873 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Kirk and Elmira Parrett.¹ Willard Henry Kirk married Lillie Emma Kramer, daughter of Zachariah Kramer and Ruth Amy Davis, circa 1901. Willard Henry Kirk died circa 1905.

     William Kirk was born circa 1897 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of (?) Kirk and Elizabeth Pennypacker.

     Margaret Kirkbride was born on 3 April 1877 at Noble Co., OH. She was the daughter of Peter Kirkbride and Matilda Ann Brothers. Margaret Kirkbride married Justice S. Stephens, son of John William Stephens and Lesetta A. Eagon, on 22 December 1898. Margaret Kirkbride died on 10 January 1961 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, at age 83 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

rs. Margaret Stephens, 83, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Holliard of Barnesville route 1, following a brief illness. She made her home with her daughter for the past 10 years. Mrs. Stephens was a native of Noble County and was born April 3, 1887, a daughter of Peter and Matilda Brothers Kirkbride. She was formerly resided in the Seneca lake community. Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Kennonsburg Methodist Church. Her husband, Justice, preceded her in death in 1947. Surviving in addition to her daughter are four brothers, Lawrence and Simeon Kirkbride of Caldwell, James and Oliver Kirkbride, of Sarahsville; two sisters, Mrs. Earnest Ankrom, of Lore City and Mrs. Jessie Flynn of Mount Perry; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Eberle Funeral Home at Quaker City where services were held at 1 P.M. Friday with the Rev. William Irvin officiating. Burial was made in the Kennonsburg Cemetery. Thursday 12 Jan. 1961 Noble County Leader.

She was buried in January 1961 at Kennonsburg Methodist Church Cemetery, Kennonsburg, Noble Co., OH, Findagrave #11688563.

     Peter Kirkbride was born on 4 April 1855 at Sarahsville, Noble Co., OH. He married Matilda Ann Brothers. Peter Kirkbride died on 19 June 1935 at Noble Co., OH, at age 80.

     Ada E. Kirkendall was born on 25 August 1885 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. She was the daughter of Freeman P. Kirkendall and Julia Burgert. Ada E. Kirkendall married Glenn C. Wharton, son of John Wharton and Nannie (?), circa 1908, no children. Ada E. Kirkendall died on 21 January 1934 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 48. She was buried on 23 January 1934 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Douglas Co., NE.

     Albert Burgert Kirkendall was born on 19 February 1888 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. He was the son of Freeman P. Kirkendall and Julia Burgert. Albert Burgert Kirkendall died on 19 May 1892 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 4. He was buried on 20 May 1892 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Douglas Co., NE.

     Note: In the Kirkendall Bible photos, this individual is annotated "Allie Kirkendall Paget", but no information about her ancestry was passed down to the generation of Olive Rodgers. This Alice was clearly born some 7 years after the death of James W. Kirkendall. If "Pagett" was her father's surname, then a candidate would be the Eli Pagett, age 32, born Maryland, carpenter, living in the hotel in Kirkersville, in the 1860 census, p.281A. Delilah (Gilmore) Kirkendall was the owner/manager of the general store in Kirkersville at this time. But it is also possible that Paget was Alice's married name. (DLB 2005.) Alice Kirkendall was born circa 1855 at Harrison Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Delilah Gilmore.¹

     Brenda Jean Kirkendall was born on 5 December 1961 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. She died on 28 November 2000 at Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD, at age 38. She was buried in 2000 at Spring Hill Memorial Gardens, Hebron, Wicomico Co., MD.

     Carl Hubert Kirkendall was born on 30 May 1876 at Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Capt. James William Kirkendall and Caroline Larimore. Carl Hubert Kirkendall married Minnie Clark on 26 April 1899 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Carl Hubert Kirkendall died on 8 March 1960 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 83.

     Catherine Marie Kirkendall was born on 23 May 1906. She was the daughter of Carl Hubert Kirkendall and Minnie Clark. Catherine Marie Kirkendall died on 31 May 1906.

     Charles Allen Kirkendall was born on 24 February 1871 at Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Capt. James William Kirkendall and Caroline Larimore. Charles Allen Kirkendall married Mary Ellen Bainter on 20 September 1899 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Charles Allen Kirkendall married Margaret Caplinger, daughter of William Caplinger and Maggie (?), in June 1911. Occupation: Railroad dispatcher in 1930 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. Charles Allen Kirkendall died on 3 December 1942 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 71. He was buried in December 1942 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

     Charles Allen Kirkendall was born on 8 November 1905 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. He was the son of Charles Allen Kirkendall and Mary Ellen Bainter. Charles Allen Kirkendall married Ophelia May Suel, daughter of Charles Suel and Mayme Thacher. Charles Allen Kirkendall and Ophelia May Suel were divorced. Charles Allen Kirkendall died on 16 June 1980 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., KY, at age 74 date per SSDI.

     Dorothy Louella Kirkendall was born on 6 June 1912 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. She was the daughter of Charles Allen Kirkendall and Margaret Caplinger. Dorothy Louella Kirkendall died.

     Florence Kirkendall was also known as Laura V.¹ She was born on 16 June 1846 at Licking Co., OH. She was the daughter of James William Kirkendall and Delilah Gilmore. Florence Kirkendall married Edward Buckland, son of Anna (?), on 27 December 1860 at West Marshall, PA. Florence Kirkendall died in 1898 at Denver, Denver Co., CO.

     Frank Elmer Kirkendall was born on 20 November 1873 at Licking Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Capt. James William Kirkendall and Caroline Larimore. Frank Elmer Kirkendall married Elizabeth Fisher on 15 September 1899 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Frank Elmer Kirkendall died on 17 July 1944 at age 70.

     Note: Son with first wife died at age 16. No other natural children. Freeman Bourdette Kirkendall was born in August 1895 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. He was the son of Freeman P. Kirkendall and Julia Burgert. Freeman Bourdette Kirkendall married Mary C. Cooper, daughter of Samuel Cooper and Sigred L. (?), circa 1922. Freeman Bourdette Kirkendall lived at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS. He died after 1950.

     Freeman Bourdette Kirkendall Jr. was born circa 1924 at Nebraska. He was the son of Freeman Bourdette Kirkendall and Mary C. Cooper. Freeman Bourdette Kirkendall Jr. died circa 1940.

     Freeman P. Kirkendall was born on 15 February 1843 at Kirkersville, Licking Co., OH. He was the son of James William Kirkendall and Delilah Gilmore. Freeman P. Kirkendall married Medora D. Fell, daughter of Kersey H. Fell and Jane (?), on 1 January 1866 at McLean Co., IL. Freeman P. Kirkendall lived in 1870 at Bloomington, McLean Co., IL.¹ He married Julia Burgert circa 1883. Freeman P. Kirkendall died on 29 September 1922 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 79. He was buried on 1 October 1922 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Douglas Co., NE.

     Harriet Don Kirkendall was born on 3 November 1904 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. She was the daughter of Relna Don Kirkendall and Bessie G. Ensminger. Harriet Don Kirkendall married Oral Detmer Shannon, son of Enos Clifton Shannon and Harriet Alma Heaven, on 19 July 1923 at Spencer, Clay Co., IA. Harriet Don Kirkendall and Oral Detmer Shannon were divorced before 25 April 1930 at Des Moines or Chicago. Harriet Don Kirkendall lived on 25 April 1930 at Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL; living with her mother. She married Simon D. O'Donnell, son of William O'Donnell and Henrietta Birchall, before April 1940. Harriet Don Kirkendall died on 29 November 1944 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 40. She was buried in December 1944 at Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Headstone shows her surname "Shannon".