Irvin Shirk

M, b. 27 October 1880
     Irvin Shirk was born on 27 October 1880.1 He was the son of William St. Clair Shirk and Georgia Smith. Irvin Shirk married Cora Fuller on 5 March 1902.1

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 670.

Irvin Miller Shirk

M, b. 5 September 1851, d. 4 June 1858
     Irvin Miller Shirk was born on 5 September 1851.1 He was the son of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller. Irvin Miller Shirk died on 4 June 1858 at Carroll Co., IL, at age 6.1 He was buried in June 1858 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 669.

Isaac Newton Shirk

M, b. 22 July 1859, d. 25 December 1933
     Occupation: Farmer. Isaac Newton Shirk was born on 22 July 1859.1 He was the son of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller. Isaac Newton Shirk married Viola Morse on 20 December 1881.1 Isaac Newton Shirk died on 25 December 1933 at age 74.

Children of Isaac Newton Shirk and Viola Morse

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 670.

Jacob Shirk

M, b. 26 November 1774
     Jacob Shirk married Sophia Balmer. Jacob Shirk was born on 26 November 1774 at Green Twp., Franklin Co., PA. He was the son of Joseph Shirk and Barbara Kauffman.

Child of Jacob Shirk and Sophia Balmer

Jacob Balmer Shirk

M, b. 5 June 1838, d. 28 May 1909
     Jacob Balmer Shirk was born on 5 June 1838 at Franklin Co., PA.1 He was the son of Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk and Susan Stouffer. Jacob Balmer Shirk married Anna Elizabeth Gotschall on 30 September 1861 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.1 Jacob Balmer Shirk married Elizabeth Trostle on 7 October 1886 at McPherson, McPherson Co., KS.1 Jacob Balmer Shirk died on 28 May 1909 at Ramona, Marion Co., KS, at age 70.

Children of Jacob Balmer Shirk and Anna Elizabeth Gotschall

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 676.

Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk

M, b. 11 July 1806, d. 29 April 1877
     Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk was born on 11 July 1806 at Greene Twp., Franklin Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Shirk and Sophia Balmer. Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk married Susan Stouffer, daughter of John Stouffer and Hannah Price, on 16 October 1828 at Franklin Co., PA. Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk died on 29 April 1877 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, at age 70. He was buried in May 1877 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #129219134.

Children of Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk and Susan Stouffer

James Moffett Shirk

M, b. 24 February 1908, d. August 1977
     James Moffett Shirk was born on 24 February 1908.1 He was the son of Walter Bruce Shirk and Anna Grace Cormany. James Moffett Shirk died in August 1977 at Kansas City, Clay Co., MO, at age 69.2

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 672.
  2. [S89] Social Security Death Index, online www.ancestry.com.

Jennie May Shirk

F, b. 29 April 1861, d. November 1943
     Jennie May Shirk was born on 29 April 1861.1 She was the daughter of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller. Jennie May Shirk married William Sayre on 22 December 1880.1 Jennie May Shirk died in November 1943 at age 82.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 670.

Jesse Blaine Shirk

M, b. 17 October 1881, d. 22 September 1882
     Jesse Blaine Shirk was born on 17 October 1881 at Carroll Co., IL.1 He was the son of Jesse McClure Shirk and Cordelia M. Rahn. Jesse Blaine Shirk died on 22 September 1882 at Carroll Co., IL.1 He was buried in September 1882 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy.

Jesse McClure Shirk

M, b. 10 November 1833, d. 20 September 1888
     Occupation: Miller.
Note: Mrs. Cordelia M. Shirk, widow of the late Jesse M. Shirk, came to this county during the period of its early settlement and has watched its growth and development with unalloyed interest. She was born in Franklin County, PA Oct. 30, 1840 and lived there until 14 years of age, then set out with her parents for Illinois, they coming directly to Mt. Carroll, then a very unpretentious village, and where she lived until her marriage.

The parents of our subject were William and Rebecca (Overkirsh) Rahn, the father born in PA March 15, 1818. Mr. Rahn was a farmer by occupation, although he had other business interests. The wife and mother died in IL in 1862; and Mr. Rahn in 1869, removed to Iowa where he resides.

Jesse M. Shirk was born in the town of Waterford, PA, April 10, 1833, and lived there until 19 years old, acquiring a practical education in the common schools. His parents were in limited circumstances and at an early age he was obliged to look out for himself. He learned the miller's trade of his father, at which he employed himself some time before coming West, and in 1852 set out for Indiana. He sojourned one year in Indiana, when he returned to PA and came with his father's family to IL, in this county, and continued at his trade for many years thereafter. On the 14th of Octoer 1857 he was united in marriage with Cordelia M. Rahn. They began their wedded life together in Mt. Carroll, but in 1861 removed to a tract of land in Salem Township where Mr. Shirk prosecuted farming two and on-half years. He then returned to Mt. Carroll, and about 1865 purchased an interest in the Mt. Carroll mill, and was afterward engaged in the operation of this until his decease, which occured Sept. 20, 1888.

Mr. Shirk was recognized by all as an honest and upright citizen, and politically gave his allegiance to the Republican party. He identified himself with the Baptist Church some years ago, in which he officiated as Deacon for some time before his death. He was prospered in his business transactions, accumulating a good property, and left his family in comfortable circumstances. About 21 years ago he erected a fine brick residence on Washington Street, which he occupied with his family until his earthly labors were ended.

To Mr. and Mrs. Shirk there were born nine children, four of whom died in infancy and one daughter Susie R., who married Dr. D. Strickland of PA died at her home Feb. 29, 1884 at the age of 24 years. The survivors are: Clara, the wife of Wm. Mackay, son of John Mackay, whose sketch will be found elsewhere in this work, they have two children and live in Madison, Dak. Zella F; Charles F, engaged in milling in Mt. Carroll and C.Lee. The children have been well educated and fully fitted to take their places as honored members of the community.

Jacob Shirk, the father of our subject (meaning Jesse Shirk) was born in PA and married Susan Stouffer. They reared a family of 8 children. The father was a miller by trade, although, after coming to the West, he engaged mostly in farming, and died about 1878 in this county. The mother survived until 1885 and spent her last days with her daughter in Mt. Carroll. Mr. Shirk was a member of the Dunkard Church and a man generally respected by all. Our subject, besides the property already spoken of is the owner of land in Kansas.

Portrait & Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Co., IL, 1899, Pg 856. Jesse McClure Shirk was born on 10 November 1833 at East Waterford, Juniata Co., PA.1 He was the son of Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk and Susan Stouffer. Jesse McClure Shirk married Cordelia M. Rahn, daughter of William Rahn and Rebecca Overkirsch, on 14 October 1857 at Carroll Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
SHIRK, JESSE M RAHN, CORDELIA M CARROLL 10/14/1857 OMR/0125.1 Jesse McClure Shirk died on 20 September 1888 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, at age 54.1 He was buried in September 1888 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.

Children of Jesse McClure Shirk and Cordelia M. Rahn

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 673.

Jesse McClure Shirk

M, b. 1 April 1867, d. 11 July 1946
     Jesse McClure Shirk was born on 1 April 1867 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.1 He was the son of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller. Jesse McClure Shirk married Inez May Ralston on 25 September 1891.1 Jesse McClure Shirk married Hattie Emeline Lewis on 4 October 1894. Jesse McClure Shirk died on 11 July 1946 at Goldfield, Wright Co., IA, at age 79.

Child of Jesse McClure Shirk and Inez May Ralston

Children of Jesse McClure Shirk and Hattie Emeline Lewis

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 671.

John Irvin Shirk

M, b. 5 June 1900, d. April 1970
     John Irvin Shirk was born on 5 June 1900.1 He was the son of Perry Mason Shirk and Fannie Viola Holmes. John Irvin Shirk died in April 1970 at Clark, SD, at age 69.2

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 671.
  2. [S89] Social Security Death Index, online www.ancestry.com.

John Stouffer Shirk

M, b. 4 November 1829, d. 19 August 1900
     Occupation: Farmer. John Stouffer Shirk was born on 4 November 1829 at Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA.1 He was the son of Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk and Susan Stouffer. John Stouffer Shirk married Mary Bowles Miller on 22 October 1850. John Stouffer Shirk died on 19 August 1900 at Melrose Twp., Grundy Co., IA, at age 70.1 He was buried in August 1900 at Sheller Cemetery, Melrose Twp., Grundy Co., IA.

Children of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 669.

John Stouffer Shirk

M, b. 15 June 1865, d. 19 June 1920
     John Stouffer Shirk was born on 15 June 1865.1 He was the son of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller. John Stouffer Shirk married Medora George on 14 September 1887.1 John Stouffer Shirk died on 19 June 1920 at age 55.

Children of John Stouffer Shirk and Medora George

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 671.

Joseph Shirk

M, b. 1738, d. before 28 May 1811
     Joseph Shirk married Barbara Kauffman. Joseph Shirk was born in 1738 at Shirksville, Bethel Twp., Lebanon Co., PA. He was the son of Caspar Sherk and Magdalena Foulk. Joseph Shirk died before 28 May 1811 at Franklin Co., PA.

Child of Joseph Shirk and Barbara Kauffman

Joseph Bushey Shirk

M, b. 20 August 1846, d. 21 September 1849
     Joseph Bushey Shirk was born on 20 August 1846 at Franklin Co., PA. He was the son of Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk and Susan Stouffer. Joseph Bushey Shirk died on 21 September 1849 at age 3.

Leah Shirk1

F, b. August 1815, d. 30 May 1891
     Leah Shirk was born in August 1815 at Lancaster Co., PA.1 She married Martin Shaeffer in 1838 at Pennsylvania.1 Leah Shirk died on 30 May 1891 at Stephenson Co., IL, at age 75.

Child of Leah Shirk and Martin Shaeffer

Citations

  1. [S2538] 1880 Federal Census, Stephenson County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 253; FHL #1254253.

Lillian Shirk

F, b. 24 February 1896
     Lillian Shirk was born on 24 February 1896.1 She was the daughter of George Gotshall Shirk and Lillie Bowlby.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 676.

Loren D. Shirk

M, b. 24 March 1902, d. October 1974
     Loren D. Shirk was born on 24 March 1902.1 He was the son of Witmer Hostetter Shirk and Thurzia L. Williamson. Loren D. Shirk died in October 1974 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA, at age 72.2

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 676.
  2. [S89] Social Security Death Index, online www.ancestry.com.

Lucille Maureen Shirk

F, b. 24 October 1902, d. June 1981
     Lucille Maureen Shirk was born on 24 October 1902.1 She was the daughter of Isaac Newton Shirk and Viola Morse. Lucille Maureen Shirk died in June 1981 at age 78.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 670.

Lydia Shirk

F
     Lydia Shirk married John Hunsecker.

Child of Lydia Shirk and John Hunsecker

Mabel Grace Shirk

F, b. 27 October 1882, d. 2 December 1933
     Mabel Grace Shirk was born on 27 October 1882.1 She was the daughter of Isaac Newton Shirk and Viola Morse. Mabel Grace Shirk married John Silas Price, son of John Price and Catharine (?), on 15 January 1902. Mabel Grace Shirk died on 2 December 1933 at Grundy Co., IA, at age 51. She was buried in December 1933.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 670.

Marie Shirk

F, b. 18 November 1898
     Marie Shirk was born on 18 November 1898.1 She was the daughter of Perry Mason Shirk and Fannie Viola Holmes.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 671.

Martha Shirk

F, b. 1740
     Martha Shirk married Jacob Strickler, son of Heinrich Strickler and Susanna Stauffer. Martha Shirk was born in 1740.

Children of Martha Shirk and Jacob Strickler

Mary C. Shirk

F, b. 11 November 1866, d. 21 August 1867
     Mary C. Shirk was born on 11 November 1866 at Carroll Co., IL.1 She was the daughter of Jesse McClure Shirk and Cordelia M. Rahn. Mary C. Shirk died on 21 August 1867 at Carroll Co., IL.1

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy.

Miles H. Shirk

M, b. 5 December 1870, d. 2 June 1886
     Miles H. Shirk was born on 5 December 1870. He was the son of William Snyder Shirk and Frances Hostain. Miles H. Shirk died on 2 June 1886 at age 15.

Mina Pearl Shirk

F, b. 17 June 1903
     Mina Pearl Shirk was born on 17 June 1903.1 She was the daughter of Ralph Jacob Shirk and Josie L. Weiss.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 677.

Naomi Shirk

F, b. 15 January 1903
     Naomi Shirk was born on 15 January 1903.1 She was the daughter of George Gotshall Shirk and Lillie Bowlby.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 676.

Neva Shirk

F, b. 21 July 1901
     Neva Shirk was born on 21 July 1901.1 She was the daughter of Owen Miles Shirk and Tena Merilat.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 676.

Ona May Shirk

F, b. 11 August 1892
     Ona May Shirk was born on 11 August 1892.1 She was the daughter of Jesse McClure Shirk and Inez May Ralston. Ona May Shirk married Harry Hasbrouck on 4 April 1911.

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 671.