Auther Franklin KIRK: Appalachian Aristocracy

1909 - 1928 (18 years)

Generation: 1

Auther Franklin KIRK was born 02 Nov 1909, Itawamba Co. MS (son of Dr. Robert Doric KIRK and Alice L. Nabors); died 24 Sep 1928, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=kirk&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=27&GScnty=1540&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=14505882&df=all&

Generation: 2

Dr. Robert Doric KIRK was born Oct 1858, Itawamba Co. MS (son of Dr. James Dixon KIRK and Virginia Ann Tynes); died 1943, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=kirk&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=27&GScnty=1540&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=19387430&df=all&

Robert married Alice L. Nabors. Alice was born May 1858, Mississippi; died 1940, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS. [Group Sheet]

Alice L. Nabors was born May 1858, Mississippi; died 1940, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=kirk&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=27&GScnty=1540&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=19387413&df=all&

Children:

Infant KIRK was born 06 Jun 1895, Itawamba Co. MS; died 06 Jun 1895, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.
Infant KIRK was born 15 Jun 1903, Itawamba Co. MS; died 15 Jun 1903, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.
1. Auther Franklin KIRK was born 02 Nov 1909, Itawamba Co. MS; died 24 Sep 1928, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.

Generation: 3

Dr. James Dixon KIRK was born 3 Aug 1833, Lancaster Co. SC (son of William KIRK and Elizabeth MCILLWAIN); died 11 Feb 1883, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.

Other Events:

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Notes:

Physician in Noxuber Mississippi in 1864.

CIVIL WAR SERVICE
Served with the 19th Mississippi Infantry, Co. K. They were the Jake Thompson Guards raised in Itawamba and Tishomingo Counties. Dr. Kirk was on the list of those that surrendered at Appomattox.

TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTION:
Farewell my wife and children all, from you a father Christ doth call. Mourn not for me it is vain to call me to your sight again.

Note: top is broken off

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=kirk&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=27&GScnty=1540&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=60707287&df=all&

James married Virginia Ann Tynes. Virginia was born 03 Jun 1839, Pickens Co. AL; died 12 Feb 1909, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS. [Group Sheet]

Virginia Ann Tynes was born 03 Jun 1839, Pickens Co. AL; died 12 Feb 1909, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=kirk&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=27&GScnty=1540&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=60735767&df=all&

Tombstone Inscription:
She died as she lived trusting in God.
Wife of Dr. J. D. Kirk

Children:

2. Dr. Robert Doric KIRK was born Oct 1858, Itawamba Co. MS; died 1943, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.
Ida KIRK was born Aug 1860, Itawamba Co. MS; died 1921, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery Ratliff, Itawamba Co. MS.
Hattie Y. KIRK was born 20 Jun 1868, Itawamba Co. MS; died 17 Aug 1872, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.
Mittie Forest KIRK was born 15 Sep 1873, Itawamba Co. MS; died 24 May 1874, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.
Huntsford W. KIRK was born 16 Sep 1875, Itawamba Co. MS; died 08 May 1877, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.

Generation: 4

William KIRK was born 14 May 1790, Lancaster Co. SC (son of Matthew KIRK and Grace JOHNSON); died 25 Jul 1858, Pickens Co. AL.

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Notes:

moved to Pickens County Ala. where he died.

William married Elizabeth MCILLWAIN. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert McIllwain) was born 12 Sept 1790, Lancaster Co. SC; died Aft 1850, Pickens Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth MCILLWAIN was born 12 Sept 1790, Lancaster Co. SC (daughter of Robert McIllwain); died Aft 1850, Pickens Co. AL.

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Married in SC.

Name:
She was sister to Johanna McIllwain who married William Kirk's brother, Robert Nathaniel (Robin) Kirk.

Children:

Mary KIRK was born 25 Oct 1813, Lancaster Co. SC.
Janette (Jincy) KIRK was born 9 Dec 1817, Lancaster Co. SC.
Dr. Robert Nathaniel KIRK was born 6 Feb 1820, Lancaster Co. SC; died 09 Nov 1882, Benevola, Pickens Co. SC; was buried , Mount Olive Cemetery, Gordo, Pickens Co. AL.
Grace KIRK was born 8 Feb 1822, Lancaster Co. SC; died 05 Nov 1884, Cache, Monroe Co. AR.
Agnes Ann KIRK was born 1824, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1824, Lancaster Co. SC.
Elizabeth Charlotte KIRK was born 17 Mar 1826, Lancaster Co. SC; died 11 Nov 1901, De Leon, Comanche Co. TX.
William KIRK was born 24 Mar 1828, Lancaster Co. SC; died aft. 1880, Lamar Co. AL.
Tirzah KIRK was born 30 Sep 1830, Lancaster Co. SC.
4. Dr. James Dixon KIRK was born 3 Aug 1833, Lancaster Co. SC; died 11 Feb 1883, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS; was buried , Kirkville Cemetery, Kirkville, Itawamba Co. MS.