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1751 - 1822 (71 years)
Generation: 1
1. | John KIRK was born 1751, Ballymoney, Antrim Co. Ulster Ireland; died 15 Oct 1822, Murfeesboro, Rutherford Co. TN. Other Events:
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Notes:
Kirk went to Tennessee with a large family and lived and died near Murfreesboro.
According to the book, "Scotch-Irish Migration to South Carolina, 1772 (Rev. William Martin and his five Shiploads of Settlers)" John Kirk's 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 acounts. 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.
John Kirk served in the American Revolution under General Thomas Sumter and was wounded. He and his wife, Eleanor Montgomery Kirk, moved from South Carolina to Rutherford County, Tennessee, around 1804, when he received a land grant for his military service. Some of Eleanaor's brothers, the Montgomerys, came with the Kirks.
Source: Manuscript, Catherine Cameron Wilkenson Bryan, West Point, Miss in 1959; Mrs. John H. Bryan, 524 Catherine St. West Point MS 39773
Hugh Montgomery came to Lancaster District S.C. as early as 1757. Later by last will and testament, dated October 22, 1785, Hugh Montgomery bequeathed land to the following: JOHN, HUGH, JAMES, ROBERT, WILLIAM, ALEXANDER, SAMUEL, JOSEPH MONTGOMERY and son-in-law JOHN KIRK. In 1793 in Lancaster Co., S.C., James, Robert, Hugh and John Montgomery and John Kirk sold a tract of 200 acres of land to Jonathan Mackey, land they had inherited from their father, Hugh Montgomery.
DEED BOOK B. page 251 same co. July 18, 1793, James, Robert, John, Hugh Montgomery, planters, and their wives and John Kirk to Jonathan Mackey, saddler ---200 acres--- granted to Thomas Campbell Oct. 2, 1767, and transferred to Hugh Montgomery and bequeathed to his sons: James, Robert, John and Hugh and John Kirk.
Signed by above named.
Wit. Wm. Barkley, David Crenshaw, James Taylor.
DEED BOOK G. page 327 -- Isaac Barr, Rutherford Co., Tenn --
Special Attorney for John Kirk, Rutherford Co., Tenn -- appointed by virtue of power of Attorney from Alexander Montgomery, Adams co., Miss. -- sold 100 acres on both sides of Camp Creek -- part of land of Hugh Montgomery, dec'd -- old tract bequeathed to his son, Alexander Montgomery and sold to John Montgomery, son dec'd.
CENSUS RECORDS
1800 United States Federal Census
Name: John Kirk
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Lancaster District, SC
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 3
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 7
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 11
1820 United States Federal Census
Name: John Kirk Senior
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Rutherford, Rutherford, Tennessee
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
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 - 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 2
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total Slaves: 2
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
John married Eleanor Montgomery ca 1771, South Carolina. Eleanor (daughter of Hugh Montgomery and Agnes Jane Cunningham) was born ca 1751, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1827, Rutherforld Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Mary KIRK was born 1779, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1868, Meigs Co. TN.
- 3. John KIRK, Jr. was born 1780, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1840, Tennessee.
- 4. Elizabeth KIRK was born 1784, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1805, Henderson Co. TN.
- 5. Jane KIRK was born 10 Aug 1785, Lancaster Co. SC; died 15 Aug 1850, Henderson Co. TN.
- 6. Hugh KIRK was born 1786, Lancaster Co. SC; died 22 Oct 1850, Rutherforld Co. TN.
- 7. Martha KIRK was born 1787, Lancaster Co. SC; died 25 Sep 1856, Madison Co. TN.
- 8. Agnes KIRK was born 1789, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1850.
- 9. Eleanor KIRK was born 1790, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1822, Carroll Co. TN.
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Generation: 2
2. | Mary KIRK (1.John1) was born 1779, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1868, Meigs Co. TN. |
3. | John KIRK, Jr. (1.John1) was born 1780, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1840, Tennessee. John married Sarah Cousar. Sarah died 1812, Rutherforld Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Elizabeth Cousar KIRK was born 20 Oct 1810, Lancaster Co. SC; died 02 Sep 1846, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Wrenn-Cousar Cemetery, Lancaster Co. SC.
- 11. John Cousar KIRK was born ca 1812, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1887, Rosedale, Bolivar Co. MS.
- 12. Nancy Cousar KIRK was born 1813, Lancaster Co. SC; died Aft 1850, Bolivar Co. MS.
- 13. Richard Cousar KIRK was born Bef 1815, Rutherford Co. TN; died 1851, Mississippi.
- 14. Stephen KIRK was born , Rutherford Co. TN.
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5. | Jane KIRK (1.John1) was born 10 Aug 1785, Lancaster Co. SC; died 15 Aug 1850, Henderson Co. TN. Jane married Samuel Green Bell. Samuel was born 1780, Guilford Co. NC; died 1838, Henderson Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Samuel Green Bell, Jr. was born 1801, Davidson Co. TN; died 1880, Henderson Co. TN.
- 16. James S. Bell was born 1803, Davidson Co. TN; died 1880, Mississippi.
- 17. Rev. William M. Bell was born 02 Mar 1806, Davidson Co. TN; died 08 Dec 1885, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN.
- 18. Leander Bell was born 12 Jun 1810, Davidson Co. TN; died 19 Feb 1891, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN.
- 19. Manela Bell was born 1812, Rutherford Co. TN; died 1870.
- 20. Joseph H. Bell was born 07 Sep 1813, Rutherford Co. TN; died 29 Nov 1901, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN.
- 21. Elizabeth Bell was born 1815, Rutherford Co. TN; died 1840.
- 22. Jane C. Bell was born Aug 1816, Rutherford Co. TN; died 12 Feb 1910, Henderson Co. TN.
- 23. Thomas Claiborne Bell was born 24 Mar 1820, Rutherford Co. TN; died 18 Dec 1899, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN.
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6. | Hugh KIRK (1.John1) was born 1786, Lancaster Co. SC; died 22 Oct 1850, Rutherforld Co. TN. Hugh married Jane Jetton 15 Feb 1816, Rutherford Co. TN. Jane was born 1786, South Carolina; died 25 Dec 1859, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Eleanor W. KIRK was born 1818, Rutherford Co. TN.
- 25. John KIRK was born ca 1820, Rutherford Co. TN.
- 26. Alexander Montgomery KIRK was born 22 Feb 1823, Tennessee.
- 27. Mary KIRK was born ca 1824, Rutherford Co. TN.
- 28. Elizabeth Miranda KIRK was born Mar 1829, Rutherford Co. TN.
- 29. Franklin KIRK was born ca 1830, Rutherford Co. TN.
- 30. Hugh KIRK, Jr. was born ca 1834, Rutherford Co. TN; died ca 1862, Franklin Co. TN.
- 31. Malissa J. KIRK was born 03 Feb 1837, Rutherford Co. TN; died 12 Aug 1910, Davidson Co. TN; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co. TN.
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9. | Eleanor KIRK (1.John1) was born 1790, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1822, Carroll Co. TN. |
Generation: 3
10. | Elizabeth Cousar KIRK (3.John2, 1.John1) was born 20 Oct 1810, Lancaster Co. SC; died 02 Sep 1846, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Wrenn-Cousar Cemetery, Lancaster Co. SC. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
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Elizabeth married Theodore Wrenn. Theodore was born 03 Mar 1798, Lancaster Co. SC; died 08 Aug 1840, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Wrenn-Cousar Cemetery, Lancaster Co. SC. [Group Sheet]
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11. | John Cousar KIRK (3.John2, 1.John1) was born ca 1812, Lancaster Co. SC; died 1887, Rosedale, Bolivar Co. MS. Notes:
Source: Manuscript, Catherine Cameron Wilkenson Bryan, West Point, Miss in 1959; Mrs. John H. Bryan, 524 Catherine St. West Point MS 39773
In 1849 he and his brother set out from New Orleans from California. Because of the illness of his brother they returned in 1851. In that years John C. Kirk bought land near Rosedale, Miss. and named this place Waxhaw after his family home place in S.C. He married in 1858, Edwina Ann Melchoir, dau. of John Casper Melchoir, who came to America from France in 1828, first settling at Frankfort, KY, where Mrs. Kirk was born. John C. Kirk died in 1887 and Mrs. Kirk died in 1907 at the age of seventy years.
John married Edwina Ann Melchior 1858. Edwina was born Jan 1838, Frankfort, Franklin Co. KY; died 1907, Rosedale, Bolivar Co. MS. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 42. John Melchior KIRK was born 01 Sep 1858, Bolivar Co. SC; died May 1925, Biloxi. MS.
- 43. Pearl KIRK was born Jun 1868, Bolivar Co. MS; died Aft 1920, Mississippi.
- 44. Allie KIRK was born ca 1872, Bolivar Co. MS.
- 45. Anita KIRK was born ca 1876, Bolivar Co. MS.
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17. | Rev. William M. Bell (5.Jane2, 1.John1) was born 02 Mar 1806, Davidson Co. TN; died 08 Dec 1885, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN. Notes:
Buried:
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William married Margaret G.. Margaret was born 03 Feb 1813, North Carolina; died 21 Aug 1880, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
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18. | Leander Bell (5.Jane2, 1.John1) was born 12 Jun 1810, Davidson Co. TN; died 19 Feb 1891, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location:
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Leander married Nancy Ann Smith. Nancy was born 1820, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1855, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN. [Group Sheet]
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20. | Joseph H. Bell (5.Jane2, 1.John1) was born 07 Sep 1813, Rutherford Co. TN; died 29 Nov 1901, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location:
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Joseph married Tabitha A. Manning. Tabitha was born 21 Jul 1817, Tennessee; died 02 Apr 1885, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co.. [Group Sheet]
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22. | Jane C. Bell (5.Jane2, 1.John1) was born Aug 1816, Rutherford Co. TN; died 12 Feb 1910, Henderson Co. TN. |
23. | Thomas Claiborne Bell (5.Jane2, 1.John1) was born 24 Mar 1820, Rutherford Co. TN; died 18 Dec 1899, Henderson Co. TN; was buried , New Beech Grove Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson Co. TN. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location:
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31. | Malissa J. KIRK (6.Hugh2, 1.John1) was born 03 Feb 1837, Rutherford Co. TN; died 12 Aug 1910, Davidson Co. TN; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co. TN. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location:
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Malissa married James Curtis Snell. James was born ca 1832, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
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