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1863 - 1906 (~ 42 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Anna J. KIRK was born Nov 1863, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co. AL (daughter of James J. KIRK and Louisa YOW); died 05 Sep 1906, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL. Other Events:
- _UID: CB418E5F613643E6A7034BBA53801887DADC
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Anna J Kirk
Age in 1870: 6
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1870: Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Lower Peach Tree
Household Members:
James D Clark 50 [step-father]
Louisa Clark 44
Nancy J Kirk 13
James B Kirk 11
Lavinia Kirk 9
Anna J Kirk 6
William Clark 2 [half-brother]
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Anna Kirk
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter [step daughter]
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: J. D. Clark [step father]
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Louisa Clark
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Assists with farm
Household Members:
J. D. Clark 62
Louisa Clark 54
James B. Kirk 21
Lavinia Kirk 18
Anna Kirk 16
Willie Clark 12
1900 Federal Census
Name: Anna Dortch
Age: 36
Birth Date: Nov 1863
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Pleasant Hill, Clarke, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hiram P Dortch
Marriage Year: 1885
Years Married: 15
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Hiram P Dortch 39
Anna Dortch 36
Nora Dortch 14
Kirksey Dortch 13
Hiram J Dortch 10
Name:
One source has her name as Estelle.
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53967059&ref=acom
Anna married Hiram P. Dortch 07 Jan 1885, Wilcox Co. AL. Hiram was born 20 Nov 1860, Wilcox Co. AL; died 23 Jul 1926, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL. [Group Sheet]
Notes:
Married:
Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957
Name: Anna J. Kirk
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 7 Jan 1885
Marriage Place: Wilcox, Alabama
Spouse: H. P. Dortch
FHL Film Number: 1290216
Children:
- Nora Dortch was born 23 Nov 1886, Clarke Co. AL; died 03 Mar 1948, Mobile, Mobile Co. AL; was buried , Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co. AL.
- Kirksey Dortch was born 06 Mar 1887, Clarke Co. AL; died Jun 1939, Clarke Co. AL.
- Hiram Johnson Dortch was born May 1890, Clarke Co. AL; died 27 Oct 1956, Mobile, Mobile Co. AL.
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Generation: 2
2. | James J. KIRK was born ca 1824, Clarke Co. AL (son of James Johnston KIRK, Sr. and Jane WALKER); died 21 Dec 1863, Rock Island, IL Prisoner of War Camp; was buried , Grave No. 44, Rock Island, IL Prisnor of War Camp. Other Events:
- _UID: 29889AD2E4914D13BB4E9E17ACDF28C225B6
Notes:
Lived in Clarke Co. AL in 1830, later moved to Wilcox Co. AL.
Served as a private in Co. B 38th AL Infantry. Each man in Company B enlisted for three years or the war. They enlisted at Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox County, Alabama on March 29, 1862 and were paid a $50 bonus for signing.
James took part in the Battle of Chicamauga. Gen. Braxton Bragg's Confederate Army attacked Gen. William Rosencrans' Union Army forcing a Union retreat to Chattanooga, Tennessee. There were 34,000 total causalties. The 18,000 Confederate losses included 37 men from the 38th Alabama. In addition, 151 soldiers of the 38th were wounded and five were missing.
Missionary Ridge was the site of a major battle in the drive back to Chattanooga. Many members of the 38th Alabama were taken prisoner and sent to Rock Island.
James was captured on Nov. 25, 1863 at Missionary Ridge, TN according to his Civil War military records. On 11 December, 1863 he was received at the military prison in Louisville, KY, and was discharged to Rock Isle IL on 12 Dec. 1863.
James died a prisoner of war at Rock Island, IL, on 21 December 1863 of pneumonia and diarrhea. His buried in grave number 44 south of the prison barracks.
Rock Island Prison, built in 1863, was located on a government-owned island in the Mississippi River between Davenport, Iowa and Moline, Illinois. Over 12,000 Confederates were imprisoned there during the war. These included many 38th Infantry soldiers captured at Missionary Ridge.
The island facilities were converted and built in 1863; they were not yet completed in December of that year, when the first Confederate prisoners were incarcerated. The construction was makeshift. The first prisoners were 468 Confederates captured in battles at Chattanooga, Tennessee. That month more than 5,000 total would swell the population of Rock Island Prison.
Rock Island was not without its problems?ignominious punishments, inadequate facilities, malnutrition, and lack of basic supplies. At one time it was called the "Andersonville of the North." Most died from disease or exposure, as sanitation was primitive as in all army encampments. The prison camp operated from December 1863 until July 1865, when the last prisoners were freed.
CIVIL WAR INFORMATION
Source:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wb4kdi/Military%20Service/Confederates/index.html
Private, Co. B, 38th Alabama Infantry Joined Winter 1862;
Captured at Missionary Ridge, November 25, 1863; POW at Rock Island IL, died December 21, 1863.
http://www.38thalabama.com/
From W. R. Kirk's Journal, James was
"was of fair complexion, red hair, blue eyes, about six feet high - had a strong constitution, a little stooped, of an ardent temperament - he had a taste for farming. Was from his boyhood religiously inclined. Left father after he was twenty one years old and commenced business for himself. His first effort was to work on a farm as a hireling at 50 cts per day. Was never stingy, but when he commenced doing business for himself, practiced rigid economy and in a few years had lands and other property to the value of some fifteen or twenty thousand dollars. He married Louisa Yow. He joined the Confederate Army in winter of 1862. Made a good soldier. Was captured at the battle of Missionary Ridge, carried to Rock Island Ill. where he died soon after. He left four children. His widow married J. D. Clark in 1866."
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: James J Kirk
Age in 1860: 36
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Household Members:
James J Kirk 36
Louisa Kirk 34
Nancy J Kirk 4
James B Kirk 1
Robert Kirk 18
Henry Luker 18
Gilman Clark 8
1860 Slave Schedule
James J. Kirk owned 7 slaves, 2 males ages 30, 8; 5 females ages 22, 16, 13, 9, 2
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=kirk&GSiman=1&GScid=1977216&GRid=9111816&
Inscription:
KIRK, J.J. PVT
Co. B 38 ALA Reg
CSA
Plot: Grave # 44
Died:
Information from his Civil War Records.
James married Louisa YOW. Louisa (daughter of Bradley YOW and Nancy HARRIS) was born 15 Mar 1825, Randolph Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1893, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Louisa YOW was born 15 Mar 1825, Randolph Co. NC (daughter of Bradley YOW and Nancy HARRIS); died 25 Aug 1893, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL. Other Events:
- _UID: C33F9F2A087C47A292D05E509EAA0429BD8C
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Yow
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy Yow 52
Louisa Yow 23
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Kirk
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female [in household of her husband James J. Kirk]
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Clark
Age in 1870: 44
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Lower Peach Tree
Household Members:
James D Clark 50
Louisa Clark 44
Nancy J Kirk 13
James B Kirk 11
Lavinia Kirk 9
Anna J Kirk 6
William Clark 2
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Louisa Clark
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J. D. Clark
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Assists In Farm
Household Members:
J. D. Clark 62
Louisa Clark 54
James B. Kirk 21
Lavinia Kirk 18
Anna Kirk 16
Willie Clark 12
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=clark&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=3&GScnty=38&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=32129548&df=all&
Children:
- Nancy Jane KIRK was born 09 Mar 1857, Clarke Co. AL; died 1 Feb 1940, Camden, Wilcox County, AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.
- James Bradley KIRK was born 30 Apr 1859, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co. AL; died 21 Nov 1910, Wilcox Co. AL; was buried , Choctaw Corner Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL.
- Lavinia KIRK was born 22 Jun 1861, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co. AL; died 27 Dec 1931, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL.
- 1. Anna J. KIRK was born Nov 1863, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co. AL; died 05 Sep 1906, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL.
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Generation: 3
4. | James Johnston KIRK, Sr. was born 10 May 1794, Lancaster Co, SC (son of Matthew KIRK and Grace JOHNSON); died 21 Jun 1857, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co. AL; was buried , Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Hestle, Wilcox Co. AL . Other Events:
- _UID: DBBA6D20E8AC421BBF3C98AE5A52578AE11F
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1830 Census
Name: James Kirk
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Clarke, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored: 8
1840 Census
Name: James Kirk
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Wilcox, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 20: 9
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total Slaves: 1
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 12
LAND RECORDS
Name: James J Kirk
Issue Date: 10 Apr 1848
Place: Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Land Office: St. Stephens
Meridian: St Stephens
Township: 11-N
Range: 4-E
Section: 36
Accession Number: AL1480__.083
Document Number: 9294
https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=AL1480__.083&docClass=STA&sid=1hw2vqp5.r2j
MEMOIRS
From W. R. Kirk Journal, 1866
He came to Ala. in 1818, when he was 24 years old. lived several years on Pigeon Creek in Clark County Ala. Father moved to Wilcox County in ___ and bought land on Bear Creek, engaged in farming until his decease.
My father was a man of very limited education. He had a good mind. Nature did much for him in this respect - had a strong memory. He studied no book but the Bible, much of which he had committed to memory. He delighted in the Psalms of David and Proverbs of Solomon. I have met very few ministers who could quote from the Bible so appropriately and readily as he could.
His father and mother were old Seceders "after the strictest sect." It was from them he learned to memorize Scripture. All through his childhood and youth his Sabbaths were employed in the catechetical exercises and he venerated the Sabbath to his last day.
He was always thoughtful, never spoke at random - would rarely speak harshly of anyone before his children. Was kind and obliging to all, and devoted to the interest of his children. There never was a more self-denying, self-sacrificing father for the sake of his children in everything save education. He always seemed to think that to read and write - and a knowledge of the primary rules of arithmetic was sufficient. I have always been astonished at his views on this subject when I think of his good and sound judgment in every thing else. He was decidedly in favor of an educated minister. He was always peaceable, rarely had any difficulties. I never new (sic) him to have a violent personal enemy. He had but little to do with the world outside his own private matters. He never saw the courthouse of his county save as a juror.
He was proverbially honest, frugal and industrious and always had friends. He lived in the Methodist Church the last eighteen years of his life but always favored Calvinism. This was owing to early training by his parents, who as I have already said were rigid Seceders. A more industrious and energetic hard working man never lived. No man was tried harder to moddle (sic) his children after himself than he did.
Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188025915
James married Jane WALKER 1823. Jane (daughter of Andrew WALKER and Elizabeth MOORE) was born 1796, South Carolina; died Sep 1835, Wilcox Co. AL. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Jane WALKER was born 1796, South Carolina (daughter of Andrew WALKER and Elizabeth MOORE); died Sep 1835, Wilcox Co. AL. Other Events:
- _UID: 2CB5B76831094BC3AC95C11310A3292D661D
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1830 Census
Name: James Kirk
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Clarke, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8
MEMOIRS
W. R. Kirk Journal, 1866
She was born South Carolina I think.
My mother! Thoughts of her always make me sad. She died when I was but thirteen months old. From what father and my brothers and sisters have told me, I realize she had every qualification of a mother save an education. I have often thought that she must have been in some respects superior to all other women, Is it wrong for me to say this? She had a large family of children, some of whom were self-willed and head strong - and yet I have heard that she was never known to manifest the least impatience towards us, and I have nay heard my dear father with tears in his eyes, for he used to tell me "of mother, that she never spoke and unkind word to him in her life." I said in some respects I have thought that she must have been superior to all other women. I have been mixing and mingling among all classes of men for eleven years, and have not found the man that could say as much for his wife or the wife that could say as much for the husband.
I never new my father to utter a falshood (sic) nor even the semblance of falshood (sic). Therefore I believe he literally spoke the truth when he told me that Mother never spoke an unkind word to him. His tears verified it.
But little did he think that. That short sentence made an indellible (sic) impression on my mind, and that I would record it in the future in honor of her precious memory to transcribe to generations unborn. I would not have that sentence blotted from my memory for all this world.
Children:
- Matthew KIRK was born Abt 1823, Clarke Co. AL.
- 2. James J. KIRK was born ca 1824, Clarke Co. AL; died 21 Dec 1863, Rock Island, IL Prisoner of War Camp; was buried , Grave No. 44, Rock Island, IL Prisnor of War Camp.
- John M. KIRK was born ca 1825, Clarke Co. AL; died 27 Mar 1865, Camp Chase, Franklin Co. OH; was buried , Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co. OH.
- William R. KIRK was born ca 1829, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co. AL; died 1893.
- Andrew KIRK died 3 Nov 1848.
- Grace KIRK
- Jane KIRK
- Mary KIRK
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6. | Bradley YOW was born 8 Aug 1808, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC (son of Henry YOW and Mary GARNER); died 18 Oct 1861, Wilcox Co. AL. Other Events:
- _UID: A8164D0F003043FFAF07FD8AB7CB9AD7BCF9
Notes:
Burial: Yow Plantation, Pine Hall, AL
Info is from Carol Lawrence Vidales larrance421@yahoo.com
CENSUS RECORDS
1840 Wilcox,AL Bradley Yow
males: 3 <5 1 5-10 1 20-30
females: 1 10-15 1 30-40
slaves: 1 10-24
total of 8 in household, 3 employed in agriculture
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Bradley Yow
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Family Number: 426
Value of real estate: $1500
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy Yow 52
Louisa Yow 23
Spencer 18
Winney 18
Eli 16
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Bradley Gow [Yow]
Age in 1860: 52
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Value of real estate: $3000
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 52
Nancy Yow 63
Winsie Yow 27
LAND RECORDS
U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907
Name: Bradley Yow
Issue Date: 12 Jun 1834
Acres: 80.45
Meridian: St Stephens
State: Alabama
County: Wilcox
Township: 12-N
Range: 5-E
Section: 27
Accession Number: AL0370__.113
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Cahaba
Name: Bradley Yow
Issue Date: 22 Sep 1835
Acres: 40.1
Meridian: St Stephens
State: Alabama
County: Wilcox
Township: 12-N
Range: 5-E
Section: 34
Accession Number: AL0980__.133
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Demopolis
Name: Bradley Yow
Issue Date: 1 Jan 1852
Acres: 40.1
Meridian: St Stephens
State: Alabama
County: Wilcox
Township: 12-N
Range: 5-E
Section: 34
Accession Number: AL3500__.230
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Demopolis
Name: Bradley Yow
Issue Date: 2 Feb 1852
Acres: 80
Meridian: St Stephens
State: Alabama
County: Wilcox
Township: 11-N
Range: 10-E
Section: 4
Accession Number: AL1910__.304
Bradley married Nancy HARRIS 20 Feb 1830, Randolph, NC. Nancy (daughter of Capt. John Harris, Jr. and Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter) was born ca 1797, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died Aft 1860, Wilcox Co. AL. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Nancy HARRIS was born ca 1797, Mecklenburg Co. NC (daughter of Capt. John Harris, Jr. and Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter); died Aft 1860, Wilcox Co. AL. Other Events:
- _UID: 16DBEED2E04D460D8C6DDAD3625E3D5529EA
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Yow
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy Yow 52
Louisa Yow 23
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Gow [Yow]
Age in 1860: 63
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 52
Nancy Yow 63
Winsie Yow 27
Notes:
Married:
North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004
Name: Bradly Yow
Spouse: Nancy Harriss
Marriage Date: 20 Feb 1830
Marriage County: Randolph
Marriage State: North Carolina
Source: County Court Records at Asheboro, NC & Family Hist
Name: Bradey Yow
Gender: Male
Spouse: Nancy Harriss
Spouse Gender: Female
Bond Date: 20 Feb 1830
Bond #: 000115396
Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
ImageNum: 003433
County: Randolph
Record #: 01 312
Bondsman: Dudley Willett
Children:
- 3. Louisa YOW was born 15 Mar 1825, Randolph Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1893, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL.
- Spencer YOW was born 6 Jan 1833, Alabama; died 21 Feb 1881, Leon, TX; was buried , Buffalo Cemetery Buffalo Leon Co. TX.
- Wincy YOW was born 6 Jan 1833, Alabama.
- Eli YOW was born 5 Mar 1835, Wilcox Co. AL; died 6 Aug 1908, Wilcox Co. AL; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery Pine Hill, Wilcox Co. AL.
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Generation: 4
8. | Matthew KIRK was born 1760, Antrim Co. Ballymoney Ireland (son of James KIRK); died 2 Jun 1839, Lancaster Co, SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, South Carolina. Other Events:
- _UID: 6B5088E3E49E4419B4ED7455831EF930395E
Notes:
MEMOIRS
W. R. Kirk Journal, 1866.
He emigrated to America in 1773 when he was thirteen years old: He was the youngest of the four sons of James Kirk. He came through the port of Charles Town, SC as it was known in those days. Most likely were members of the Rev. William Martin's group of Seceders. These brothers arrived with the group of protestant settlers brought over by the Rev. William Martin, probably on the Lord Dunluce. They landed in Charles' Town (Charleston), the winter of 1772-3. There is no passenger list but there is a record of persons receiving land grants from the Colonial Council. John was the only one old enough to receive land in his own name.
According to the book, "Scotch-Irish Migration to South Carolina, 1772 (Rev. William Martin and his five Shiploads of Settlers)" John Kirk's [probably Matthew's older brother] land grant of 100 acres is recorded in Platt Folder 1040; 11 Dec. 1772; in Colleton Co., on the northwest fork of Long Cane Creek; bordering John Tynes, Andrew McAlaster, John Hunt, as vacant land; surveyed 25 March 1773, probably in Abbeville County, S.C. The warrants for the land were prepared on Dec. 11, but not issued, and were held until the arrival of Rev. Martin. John Kirk declared himself a "poor Protestant" unable to pay the 5 pounds filing fee for the land. The land was thus, given free.
Since the land was assigned to John on 11 Dec. 1772, he probably arrived on the ship, 'James and Mary' on October 22, 1772. Because of smallpox on board the ship, they had to lay in quarantine off Sullivan's Island for 6 weeks. This would put him ashore in the first week of December. His land warrant was assigned on 11 Dec. The December 1, 1772 issue of the Council Journal (Charleston) notes the arrival of immigrants from Ireland, and although no ship was mentioned, it was the James and Mary by all accounts. All other Irish immigrants having been accounted for at that time. The other ships arrived after Dec. 11: The Pennsylvania Farmer on Dec. 19 - Belfast; the Lord Dunluce (with Rev. Martin) on Dec. 20 - Larne; the Hopewell on Dec. 22 - Belfast; and the Free Mason on Dec. 22 - Newry. The James and Mary sailed from Larne on Aug. 25, 1772.
It is possible the family was originally from the Dumfriesshire or Ayrshire areas of lowland Scotland.
CENSUS RECORDS
1790 United States Federal Census
Name: Math Kirk
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Lancaster, South Carolina
1800 United States Federal Census
Name: Matthew Kirk
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Lancaster District, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 10
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathew Kirk
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Lancaster, South Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 3
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 4
Free White Persons - Under 16: 3
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total Slaves: 2
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 11
1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Matthew Kirk
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Lancaster, Lancaster, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total Slaves: 4
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=46914457
Matthew married Grace JOHNSON 1787. Grace was born 1769, Lancaster Co, SC; died 1858, Lancaster Co, SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Grace JOHNSON was born 1769, Lancaster Co, SC; died 1858, Lancaster Co, SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC. Other Events:
- _UID: 46C76E02D134453CAA1309B5DFAD42C81460
Notes:
Was of Irish descent.
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=46914453
Children:
- Mary KIRK was born 14 Aug 1788, Lancaster Co, SC; died 22 May 1852, Sumter Co. GA.
- William KIRK was born 14 May 1790, Lancaster Co. SC; died 25 Jul 1858, Pickens Co. AL.
- Rebecca KIRK was born 1792, Lancaster Co, SC; died 1873, Marion Co GA; was buried , Unmarked Grave, Old Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Marion County, GA.
- 4. James Johnston KIRK, Sr. was born 10 May 1794, Lancaster Co, SC; died 21 Jun 1857, Lower Peach Tree, Wilcox Co. AL; was buried , Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery, Hestle, Wilcox Co. AL .
- Robert Nathaniel (Robin) KIRK was born 30 Apr 1798, Lancaster Co, SC; died 10 Jun 1867, Pickens Co. AL; was buried , Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pickens, Alabama.
- Agnes KIRK was born 1803, Lancaster Co. SC.
- Grace KIRK was born 13 Oct 1802, Lancaster Co. SC; died 27 Nov 1880, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shaver Family Cemetery Elgin, Lancaster Co. SC.
- Matthew Biggart KIRK was born 18 Feb 1812, Lancaster Co. SC; died 07 Jan 1852, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.
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10. | Andrew WALKER was born ca 1774, Lancaster Co. SC; died Abt 1835, Lower Peachtree, Wilcox Co AL. Other Events:
- _UID: 18BF193C89264D7F8AFAFB15070772B06BD8
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 Census
Name: Andrew Walker
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Lancaster District, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 4
1810 Census
Name: Andr Walker
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Lancaster, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 5
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Number of All Other Free Persons: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 6
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 10
1830 Census
Name: Andrew Walker
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Clarke, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1
Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total Slaves: 4
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 15
MEMOIRS
W. R. Kirk Journal, 1866
He was of Irish descent. lived for several years on Pigeon Creek, Clarke County, Alabama but afterward bought land in Bear Creek Wilcox Co and moved to it where they spent the remainder of their days.
Andrew married Elizabeth MOORE 8 Oct 1800. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Elizabeth MOORE Other Events:
- _UID: 399C163A08DF4EEFB388514B269B01AE9008
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12. | Henry YOW was born 10 Jul 1784, Moore Co. NC (son of Christopher Columbus YOW, Jr. and Sarah Parthena); died 4 Apr 1859, Ford Creek, Randolph Co., NC; was buried , Old Mount Olivet Graveyard, Seagrove, Randolph Co. NC. Other Events:
- _UID: 7C1F87F40A5D427EB718DB60D522AB210A63
Notes:
Henry Yow and Joshua Cox built Yow's Mill about 1840. In the 1850 census, Henry is listed as a miller with a real estate value of 1900.
Will of Henry Yow, dated 3 Jan 1859, Randolph Co. NC Book 11 p265:
CENSUS RECORDS
1810 Federal Census
Name: Henry You [Henry Yow]
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Moore, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 [Bradley]
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1 [Henry]
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 [Mary]
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1 [Bradley]
Number of Household Members: 3
1820 Federal Census
Name: Henry Yow
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Moore, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3 [John, Spencer]
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 [Henry]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 [Wincy]
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 [Mary]
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 16: 5
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7
1830 Federal Census
Name: Henry Yow
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Regiment 1, Randolph, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free Colored Persons - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Free Colored Persons: 1
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8
1840 Federal Census
Name: Henry Yow
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): South Division, Randolph, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8
1850 Federal Census
Name: Henry Yow
Age: 65
Birth Year: abt 1785
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Randolph, North Carolina
Gender: Male
Family Number: 486
Occupation: Miller
Real Estate: $1900
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Yow 65
Phebe Yow 50
Elisha R Yow 18
Alfred L Yow 16
Hugh H Yow 13
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=yow&GSfn=henry&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=29&GScnty=1726&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=105211499&df=all&
Henry married Mary GARNER. Mary (daughter of Bradley GARNER and Barbara ANDREWS) died Bef 1830. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Mary GARNER (daughter of Bradley GARNER and Barbara ANDREWS); died Bef 1830. Other Events:
- _UID: 6EC66332FE8A4900847D1D5336A47E98FB4E
Children:
- 6. Bradley YOW was born 8 Aug 1808, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC; died 18 Oct 1861, Wilcox Co. AL.
- John YOW was born 1810, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC; died Bef 1859.
- Spencer YOW was born 1814, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC; died 21 Jun 1866, Marengo Co. AL; was buried , Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Marengo Co. AL.
- Charles Wesley YOW
- Mary Jane (Wincy) YOW was born Between 1815-1820, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC.
- Enoch Spinks YOW was born 26 Sep 1826, Moore Co. NC; died 22 Feb 1894, Randolph Co. NC; was buried , Old Mount Olivet Graveyard, Seagrove, Randolph Co. NC.
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14. | Capt. John Harris, Jr. was born 1760, Lancaster Co. PA (son of John Harris, Sr. and Elinor Reynolds); died 26 Sep 1821, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 3
Number of Household Members: 7
or
Name: John Sloan [John Harris Esquire]
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Slaves: 3
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 10
1820 Federal Census
Name: John Harris
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 2
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 2
Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Under 16: 2
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total Slaves: 7
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 14
or
Name: John Harris
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 14: 3
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Males - 45 and over: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 2
Slaves - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total Slaves: 8
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10
Birth:
Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Name: Captain John Harris
SAR Membership: 28542
Birth Date: 1763
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 26 Sep 1824
Death Place: Big Steele Greek, North Carolina
Spouse: Martha Hunter
Children: Nancy Agnes Harris
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32812975
John married Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter 31 Mar 1790, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Martha (daughter of John Hunter and Mary Harper) was born 1761, North Carolina; died 06 Oct 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]
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15. | Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter was born 1761, North Carolina (daughter of John Hunter and Mary Harper); died 06 Oct 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32813112
Notes:
Married:
North Carolina, Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Name: Martha Hunter
Gender: Female
Spouse: John Harris
Spouse Gender: Male
Bond Date: 31 Mar 1790
Bond #: 000081495
Level Info: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
ImageNum: 003992
County: Mecklenburg
Record #: 01 096
Bondsman: James McRee
Witness: Isaac Alexander
Children:
- Mary Harris was born 30 Mar 1791, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 26 Nov 1845, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- Eleanor Harris was born 1792, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 30 Oct 1828, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- 7. Nancy HARRIS was born ca 1797, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died Aft 1860, Wilcox Co. AL.
- Dr. John Moore Harris was born ca 1798, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Mar 1848, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
- Martha Hunter Harris was born 21 Mar 1799, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 19 Apr 1855, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC.
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