Person Sheet
NameAbner B. KIRK 
, Source
, SourceBirthNov 4, 1831, South Carolina
DeathOct 25, 1912, Guffey near Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Age: 80
BurialOct 1912, Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas
OccupationOccupation was draying.
OccupationRetired carpenter
Cause of deathNephritis: acute or chronic inflammation of the kidney caused by infection, degenerative process, or vascular disease
FatherMr. KIRK
MotherLady UNKNOWN
Spouses
BirthNov 22, 1839, Wilcox County, Alabama
DeathJun 17, 1906, Tyler, Smith County, Texas Age: 66
BurialJun 1906, Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas
Cause of deathAbscess of liver
OccupationOperated a boarding house near RR at 326 East Line Street in Tyler that was owned by Bergfeld family.
FatherJohn Herrington ARLEDGE (1806-~1893)
MotherMilly Ann ROWELL (1807-)
Marriagebef 1860
ChildrenAnna Jane (1860-1931)
William Addie (1862-1942)
John Huey (1865-1953)
Rosanah B. (1867-1904)
Felix Elbert (1869-1887)
Ida Rachel (1871-1916)
Ira C. (1872-1910)
Emma Lucille (1878-1960)
Charles Columbus (1880-1953)
Questions Notes for Abner B. KIRK
Ages don't match exactly for 1860 & 1870 Mississippi census.
I know the 1900 Texas census has the correct Kirk. Willie & Virgil Barber listed on the census were the children of Anna Kirk Barber.
Mattie Bott said Virgil died in Ft. Worth. He (or Uncle Will) had a Ford dealership in Grand Saline. Uncle Will lived in Malakoff.
I know the 1900 Texas census has the correct Kirk. Willie & Virgil Barber listed on the census were the children of Anna Kirk Barber.
Mattie Bott said Virgil died in Ft. Worth. He (or Uncle Will) had a Ford dealership in Grand Saline. Uncle Will lived in Malakoff.
Military
Confederate Soldier
Enlisted in Company H, 27th Regiment of Mississippi Volunteers in 1861. Was in the infantry for 3 years.
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about Abner B. Kirk
Name: Abner B. Kirk
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Mississippi
Regiment Name: 27 Mississippi Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 27th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
COMPANY: H
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M232 roll 22
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Abner B Kirk
Name: Abner B Kirk
Rank at enlistment: Priv
State Served: Mississippi
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Mississippi 27th Infantry Regiment.
Sources: 425
American Civil War Regiments
REGIMENT: 27th Infantry Regiment Mississippi
Date of Organization: 1 Sep 1861
Muster Date: 9 Apr 1865
Regiment State: Mississippi
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 27th
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
Chickamagua after battle report:
Report of Col. James A. Campbell, Twenty-seventh Mississippi
Infantry.
HDQRS. TWENTY-SEVENTH MISS. REGT.,
Near Chattanooga, October 5, 1863.
CAPT.: In obedience to circular of the 4th instant from brigade
headquarters, I have the honor to submit this my report of the
part taken by the Twenty-seventh Mississippi Regt. in the battle
of Chickamauga on September 18, 19, and 20;
On the 18th, about 1 p. m., the battle line was formed on the
west side of Chickamauga Creek about three-quarters of a mile
from Alexander's Bridge, the line making an angle of about 45
with the road leading to the bridge. I was then instructed to move
forward at the sound of the bugle and to guide to the left and
dress on the Twenty-ninth Mississippi Regt. The forward
movement commenced, but owing to the fact that the woods were
very dense and many fences to cross, and that the regiments on
the right of the brigade (my regiment being next to the right
regiment) had much farther to march than those on the left, the
movement assumed more the nature of a left wheel than a
forward movement, and my regiment was compelled to take the
double-quick step, which caused some confusion, but pressed
forward as fast as possible until my left struck the bank of the
creek, at which point the enemy from the other side of the creek
fired upon them, which was responded to promptly and sharply.
On discovering that the banks of the creek were very abrupt on
both sides, and not knowing the depth of the water, I ordered my
regiment to lie down on the bank of the creek and hold their
position. The enemy abandoned his position and fled. The
regiment remained in their position until about 4 p. m.
I received orders to move by the right flank down to a ford some
2 miles lower down, and crossed about sundown and bivouacked
about 1 mile from the ford during the night.
At daylight on the morning of the 19th, we moved up the road
about 1 mile and halted, where we remained until about 9 a. m.,
when we were moved about 1 1/2 miles to our right, where
heavy firing was heard.
About 11 a. m. we engaged the enemy near a corn-field,
they in the woods and we in the field. The firing was rapid and
heavy, but only lasted a few minutes, when the order was given
to charge. The men of my regiment with a shout rose and drove
the enemy in their front some half a mile, capturing a battery as
they went, but, being flanked, had to fall back. Owing to the
rapidity of the forward movement, and the loss of many officers
and men in killed and wounded, the retreat was attended with
some confusion; but on falling back to the woods to where the
original line was formed, we reformed and were moved by the
flank in front of a corn-field in which the enemy had taken
position, halted a few minutes, and moved up to the fence and
lay down, from which point a brisk fire ensued. Discovering the
left of the brigade falling back, I ordered my regiment back
about a quarter of a mile, where we reformed and remained
during the night.
On the morning of the 20th, about 6 a. m., we moved by the left
flank about 1 mile on the left, where we remained until about 8
a. m. We were then moved by the right flank about 3 miles to
our right, where we were again moved forward to engage the
enemy. The fire opened heavily about 11 o'clock on the left of
the brigade and slightly in my own regiment, but it was soon
discovered that our friends were in our front. The firing was
immediately stopped, but not without causing considerable
confusion, which made it necessary to fall back and reform,
which was done. We were then moved by the right flank a
quarter of a mile to the right, where we remained until about 5
p. m. We were ordered forward across the Chattanooga road
some 200 yards in an old field and lay down, where we remained
till the bugle sounded to fall back, when we fell back to the
original line, reformed, and moved some hundred yards and
remained during the night.
My regiment lost in the different engagements 10 killed, 88
wounded, and 19 missing, making a total of 117.
I take great pleasure and pride in stating that all did their duty
with but few exceptions, but would especially mention that Capt.
Kennedy, Company G; Capt. Baugh, Company F; Capt. Boyd,
Company E, were remarkably active and energetic in the
discharge of their duties, and rendered invaluable assistance
throughout the entire engagement.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. A. CAMPBELL,
Col., Comdg. Twenty-seventh Mississippi Regt.
Capt. E. T. SYKES,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 279-51 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., N. ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLII.
[Series I. Vol. 30. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 51.]
Battles Fought
Fought on 8 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Fought on 31 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
__________________________________________________
Applicants from Smith County in the Confederate Pension Application Files Texas State Archives
Kirk, A. B. 08928 , Claimant: Kirk, A. B., Pension Number: 08928
Enlisted in Company H, 27th Regiment of Mississippi Volunteers in 1861. Was in the infantry for 3 years.
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about Abner B. Kirk
Name: Abner B. Kirk
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Mississippi
Regiment Name: 27 Mississippi Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 27th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
COMPANY: H
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M232 roll 22
U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about Abner B Kirk
Name: Abner B Kirk
Rank at enlistment: Priv
State Served: Mississippi
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Mississippi 27th Infantry Regiment.
Sources: 425
American Civil War Regiments
REGIMENT: 27th Infantry Regiment Mississippi
Date of Organization: 1 Sep 1861
Muster Date: 9 Apr 1865
Regiment State: Mississippi
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 27th
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
Chickamagua after battle report:
Report of Col. James A. Campbell, Twenty-seventh Mississippi
Infantry.
HDQRS. TWENTY-SEVENTH MISS. REGT.,
Near Chattanooga, October 5, 1863.
CAPT.: In obedience to circular of the 4th instant from brigade
headquarters, I have the honor to submit this my report of the
part taken by the Twenty-seventh Mississippi Regt. in the battle
of Chickamauga on September 18, 19, and 20;
On the 18th, about 1 p. m., the battle line was formed on the
west side of Chickamauga Creek about three-quarters of a mile
from Alexander's Bridge, the line making an angle of about 45
with the road leading to the bridge. I was then instructed to move
forward at the sound of the bugle and to guide to the left and
dress on the Twenty-ninth Mississippi Regt. The forward
movement commenced, but owing to the fact that the woods were
very dense and many fences to cross, and that the regiments on
the right of the brigade (my regiment being next to the right
regiment) had much farther to march than those on the left, the
movement assumed more the nature of a left wheel than a
forward movement, and my regiment was compelled to take the
double-quick step, which caused some confusion, but pressed
forward as fast as possible until my left struck the bank of the
creek, at which point the enemy from the other side of the creek
fired upon them, which was responded to promptly and sharply.
On discovering that the banks of the creek were very abrupt on
both sides, and not knowing the depth of the water, I ordered my
regiment to lie down on the bank of the creek and hold their
position. The enemy abandoned his position and fled. The
regiment remained in their position until about 4 p. m.
I received orders to move by the right flank down to a ford some
2 miles lower down, and crossed about sundown and bivouacked
about 1 mile from the ford during the night.
At daylight on the morning of the 19th, we moved up the road
about 1 mile and halted, where we remained until about 9 a. m.,
when we were moved about 1 1/2 miles to our right, where
heavy firing was heard.
About 11 a. m. we engaged the enemy near a corn-field,
they in the woods and we in the field. The firing was rapid and
heavy, but only lasted a few minutes, when the order was given
to charge. The men of my regiment with a shout rose and drove
the enemy in their front some half a mile, capturing a battery as
they went, but, being flanked, had to fall back. Owing to the
rapidity of the forward movement, and the loss of many officers
and men in killed and wounded, the retreat was attended with
some confusion; but on falling back to the woods to where the
original line was formed, we reformed and were moved by the
flank in front of a corn-field in which the enemy had taken
position, halted a few minutes, and moved up to the fence and
lay down, from which point a brisk fire ensued. Discovering the
left of the brigade falling back, I ordered my regiment back
about a quarter of a mile, where we reformed and remained
during the night.
On the morning of the 20th, about 6 a. m., we moved by the left
flank about 1 mile on the left, where we remained until about 8
a. m. We were then moved by the right flank about 3 miles to
our right, where we were again moved forward to engage the
enemy. The fire opened heavily about 11 o'clock on the left of
the brigade and slightly in my own regiment, but it was soon
discovered that our friends were in our front. The firing was
immediately stopped, but not without causing considerable
confusion, which made it necessary to fall back and reform,
which was done. We were then moved by the right flank a
quarter of a mile to the right, where we remained until about 5
p. m. We were ordered forward across the Chattanooga road
some 200 yards in an old field and lay down, where we remained
till the bugle sounded to fall back, when we fell back to the
original line, reformed, and moved some hundred yards and
remained during the night.
My regiment lost in the different engagements 10 killed, 88
wounded, and 19 missing, making a total of 117.
I take great pleasure and pride in stating that all did their duty
with but few exceptions, but would especially mention that Capt.
Kennedy, Company G; Capt. Baugh, Company F; Capt. Boyd,
Company E, were remarkably active and energetic in the
discharge of their duties, and rendered invaluable assistance
throughout the entire engagement.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. A. CAMPBELL,
Col., Comdg. Twenty-seventh Mississippi Regt.
Capt. E. T. SYKES,
Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 279-51 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., N. ALA., AND N. GA. [CHAP. XLII.
[Series I. Vol. 30. Part II, Reports. Serial No. 51.]
Battles Fought
Fought on 8 Oct 1862 at Perryville, KY.
Fought on 31 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
__________________________________________________
Applicants from Smith County in the Confederate Pension Application Files Texas State Archives
Kirk, A. B. 08928 , Claimant: Kirk, A. B., Pension Number: 08928
Public Records
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about Abner Kirk
Name: Abner Kirk
Age in 1860: 24
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1860: Not Stated, Jasper, Mississippi
Gender: Male
Post Office: Twistwood
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 24
Rachael Kirk 20
N J Kirk 1.12
John Hodges 7
1870 United States Federal Census
about Abner B Kirk
Name: Abner B Kirk
Estimated birth year: abt 1838
Age in 1870: 32
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1870: South East Beat, Jasper, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Claiborne
Household Members:
Kirk, Abner B.; age 32, S. Carolina
Kirk, Rachel A.; age 30, Alabama
Kirk, Anna J.; age 10, Miss
Kirk, William O?.; age 8, Miss
Kirk, John ?.; age 6, Miss
Kirk, Rosanah A.; age 3, Miss
Kirk, Felix E.; age 1, Miss
1880 United States Federal Census
about Abe Curk
Name: Abe Curk
[Abner Kirk]
Home in 1880: Overton, Rusk, Texas
Age: 47
Estimated birth year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Rachel
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
Abe Curk 47
Rachel Curk 45
Jane Curk 18
William Curk 17
John Curk 15
Rosia Curk 13
Elbert Curk 11
Ida Curk 9
Isac Curk 7
Emma Curk 3
Corrections for Abe Curk - 1880 United States Federal Census
Correction Detail:
Given Name: Abner
Surname: Kirk
Correction Type: Transcription Error
Explanation: Abner Kirk is my G grandfather. The correct surname spelling for this family is KIRK not CURK. Jeff L. Bott
Contributed By: sandflat
Contributed On: 7/31/2006
1900 United States Federal Census
about Abner Kirk
Name: Abner Kirk
Home in 1900: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas
Age: 69
Estimated birth year: abt 1831
Birthplace: South Carolina
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Rachael
Race: White
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 69
Rachael Kirk 60
Emma Kirk 21
Charles Kirk 19
Annie Davis 40
Willie Barber 11
Virgis Barber 8
James R Reynolds 46 Boarder
Minnie B Reynolds 46 Boarder
Edward Cobb 26 Boarder
1900 Texas Census
Smith County, E. D. 95, Sheet 10, Line 40
Kirk, Abner; HH, Aug 1830, age 69, S. Carolina/S. Carolina/S. Carolina
Kirk, Rachael; W, Nov 1839, age 60 Alabama/Alabama/S. Carolina
Kirk, Emma; D, Aug 1878, age 21, Miss/S. Carolina/Alabama
Kirk, Charles; S, Dec 1880, age 19, Texas/S. Carolina/Alabama
Davis, Annie; D, May 1860, age 40, Miss/S. Carolina/Alabama
Barber, Willie; GS, Apr 1889, age 11, Texas/Texas/Miss
Barber, Virgie; GS, Apr 1892, age 8, Texas/Texas/Miss
Willie and Virgil Barber were living in the home of Abner and Rachel Kirk, their grandparents’ in Tyler, along with their mother Annie Kirk Barber Davis, in the 1900 Federal Census for Smith County Texas.
1910 United States Federal Census
about Aberny b Kirk
Name: Aberny b Kirk (This is Abner B. Kirk)
Age in 1910: 86
Estimated birth year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Father
Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
Mother's Birth Place: South Carolina
Home in 1910: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles Kirk 29
Julia Kirk 24
Thelma B Kirk 4
Charlie A Kirk 2
Aberny b Kirk 86 (This is Abner B. Kirk)
Corrections for Aberny b Kirk - 1910 United States Federal Census
Correction Detail:
Given Name: Abner B.
Correction Type: Transcription Error
Explanation: This is my great grandfather.
Contributed By: sandflat
Contributed On: 8/17/2007
Abner was living with his son Charles’ family in 1910 in Tyler. He was widowed at the time.
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about A. B. Kirk
Name: A. B. Kirk
Death Date: 25 Oct 1912
Death County: Jefferson
Certificate: 23817
Name: A. B. Kirk
Death date: 25 Oct 1912
Death place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 81 years 11 months 21 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 04 Nov 1830
Birth place: Kentucky (Correction: South Carolina)
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse name:
Father name: Kirk
Father birth place: U
Mother name: U
Mother birth place: U
Occupation: Carpenter, Retired
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place: Tyler, Texas
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2050832
Digital GS number: 4165870
Image number: 3049
Reference number: 23817
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
about Abner Kirk
Name: Abner Kirk
Age in 1860: 24
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1860: Not Stated, Jasper, Mississippi
Gender: Male
Post Office: Twistwood
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 24
Rachael Kirk 20
N J Kirk 1.12
John Hodges 7
1870 United States Federal Census
about Abner B Kirk
Name: Abner B Kirk
Estimated birth year: abt 1838
Age in 1870: 32
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1870: South East Beat, Jasper, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Claiborne
Household Members:
Kirk, Abner B.; age 32, S. Carolina
Kirk, Rachel A.; age 30, Alabama
Kirk, Anna J.; age 10, Miss
Kirk, William O?.; age 8, Miss
Kirk, John ?.; age 6, Miss
Kirk, Rosanah A.; age 3, Miss
Kirk, Felix E.; age 1, Miss
1880 United States Federal Census
about Abe Curk
Name: Abe Curk
[Abner Kirk]
Home in 1880: Overton, Rusk, Texas
Age: 47
Estimated birth year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Rachel
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
Abe Curk 47
Rachel Curk 45
Jane Curk 18
William Curk 17
John Curk 15
Rosia Curk 13
Elbert Curk 11
Ida Curk 9
Isac Curk 7
Emma Curk 3
Corrections for Abe Curk - 1880 United States Federal Census
Correction Detail:
Given Name: Abner
Surname: Kirk
Correction Type: Transcription Error
Explanation: Abner Kirk is my G grandfather. The correct surname spelling for this family is KIRK not CURK. Jeff L. Bott
Contributed By: sandflat
Contributed On: 7/31/2006
1900 United States Federal Census
about Abner Kirk
Name: Abner Kirk
Home in 1900: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas
Age: 69
Estimated birth year: abt 1831
Birthplace: South Carolina
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Rachael
Race: White
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 69
Rachael Kirk 60
Emma Kirk 21
Charles Kirk 19
Annie Davis 40
Willie Barber 11
Virgis Barber 8
James R Reynolds 46 Boarder
Minnie B Reynolds 46 Boarder
Edward Cobb 26 Boarder
1900 Texas Census
Smith County, E. D. 95, Sheet 10, Line 40
Kirk, Abner; HH, Aug 1830, age 69, S. Carolina/S. Carolina/S. Carolina
Kirk, Rachael; W, Nov 1839, age 60 Alabama/Alabama/S. Carolina
Kirk, Emma; D, Aug 1878, age 21, Miss/S. Carolina/Alabama
Kirk, Charles; S, Dec 1880, age 19, Texas/S. Carolina/Alabama
Davis, Annie; D, May 1860, age 40, Miss/S. Carolina/Alabama
Barber, Willie; GS, Apr 1889, age 11, Texas/Texas/Miss
Barber, Virgie; GS, Apr 1892, age 8, Texas/Texas/Miss
Willie and Virgil Barber were living in the home of Abner and Rachel Kirk, their grandparents’ in Tyler, along with their mother Annie Kirk Barber Davis, in the 1900 Federal Census for Smith County Texas.
1910 United States Federal Census
about Aberny b Kirk
Name: Aberny b Kirk (This is Abner B. Kirk)
Age in 1910: 86
Estimated birth year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Father
Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
Mother's Birth Place: South Carolina
Home in 1910: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles Kirk 29
Julia Kirk 24
Thelma B Kirk 4
Charlie A Kirk 2
Aberny b Kirk 86 (This is Abner B. Kirk)
Corrections for Aberny b Kirk - 1910 United States Federal Census
Correction Detail:
Given Name: Abner B.
Correction Type: Transcription Error
Explanation: This is my great grandfather.
Contributed By: sandflat
Contributed On: 8/17/2007
Abner was living with his son Charles’ family in 1910 in Tyler. He was widowed at the time.
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about A. B. Kirk
Name: A. B. Kirk
Death Date: 25 Oct 1912
Death County: Jefferson
Certificate: 23817
Name: A. B. Kirk
Death date: 25 Oct 1912
Death place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: 81 years 11 months 21 days
Estimated birth year:
Birth date: 04 Nov 1830
Birth place: Kentucky (Correction: South Carolina)
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse name:
Father name: Kirk
Father birth place: U
Mother name: U
Mother birth place: U
Occupation: Carpenter, Retired
Residence:
Cemetery name:
Burial place: Tyler, Texas
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2050832
Digital GS number: 4165870
Image number: 3049
Reference number: 23817
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Obituary
KIRK, A. B.
Died Oct. 25, 1912 at Beaumont while visiting his daughter. Age 82. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Had 3 sons and 3 daughters. Two daughters are Mrs. Emma Bolt, and Mrs. Ida Wilkinson of Beaumont. Well known citizen of Tyler; had resided in Tyler nearly 30 years. Tyler Daily Courier Times, Oct. 25, 1912 and Oct. 26, 1912
Note: Mrs. Emma Bott not Mrs. Emma Bolt. Also age was 80 at death not 82.
A. B. KIRK, Jefferson County, 10/25/1912
Died on Oct. 25, 1912 in Beaumont, Texas while visiting his daughter Mrs. Ida Wilkinson. He was a Tyler, Texas resident for approximately 30 years at the time of his death as reported in the Tyler Paper obituaries.
Tyler Daily Courier Times, Oct 25, 1912 and Oct 26, 1912.
Died Oct. 25, 1912 at Beaumont while visiting his daughter. Age 82. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Had 3 sons and 3 daughters. Two daughters are Mrs. Emma Bolt, and Mrs. Ida Wilkinson of Beaumont. Well known citizen of Tyler; had resided in Tyler nearly 30 years. Tyler Daily Courier Times, Oct. 25, 1912 and Oct. 26, 1912
Note: Mrs. Emma Bott not Mrs. Emma Bolt. Also age was 80 at death not 82.
A. B. KIRK, Jefferson County, 10/25/1912
Died on Oct. 25, 1912 in Beaumont, Texas while visiting his daughter Mrs. Ida Wilkinson. He was a Tyler, Texas resident for approximately 30 years at the time of his death as reported in the Tyler Paper obituaries.
Tyler Daily Courier Times, Oct 25, 1912 and Oct 26, 1912.
Public Records Notes for Rachel (Spouse 1)
1850 United States Federal Census
about Rachel Aldridge
Name: Rachel Aldridge
Age: 11
Estimated birth year: abt 1839
Birth Place: Alabama
Gender: Female
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Jasper, Mississippi
Household Members:
Name Age
John H Aldridge 43
Milly Anne Aldridge 30
Isaac Aldridge 15
John H Aldridge 13
Rachel Aldridge 11
James R Aldridge 10
William M Aldridge 8
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about Rachael Kirk
Name: Rachael Kirk
Age in 1860: 20
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Not Stated, Jasper, Mississippi
Gender: Female
Post Office: Twistwood
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 24
Rachael Kirk 20
N J Kirk 1.12
John Hodges 7
1870 United States Federal Census
about Abner B Kirk
Name: Abner B Kirk
Estimated birth year: abt 1838
Age in 1870: 32
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1870: South East Beat, Jasper, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Claiborne
Household Members:
Kirk, Abner B.; age 32, S. Carolina
Kirk, Rachel A.; age 30, Alabama
Kirk, Anna J.; age 10, Miss
Kirk, William O?.; age 8, Miss
Kirk, John ?.; age 6, Miss
Kirk, Rosanah A.; age 3, Miss
Kirk, Felix E.; age 1, Miss
1880 United States Federal Census
about Rachel Curk (Correction: Kirk not Curt for this family surname)
Name: Rachel Curk
Home in 1880: Overton, Rusk, Texas
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to head-of-household: Wife
Spouse's name: Abe
Occupation: Keeps House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Name Age
Abe Curk 47
Rachel Curk 45
Jane Curk 18
William Curk 17
John Curk 15
Rosia Curk 13
Elbert Curk 11
Ida Curk 9
Isac Curk 7
Emma Curk 3
Corrections for Rachel Curk - 1880 United States Federal Census
Correction Detail:
Surname: Kirk
Correction Type: Transcription Error
Explanation: This is my G Grandmother Rachel Kirk nee Arledge. She was born November 22, 1839 in Wilcox County, Alabama and died June 17, 1906 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. There has been some discussion about the maiden name and ancestry of Rachel Kirk. Some sources have it spelled ALDRIDGE and others have ARLEDGE. The majority of opinion, correct or not at the present time is ARLEDGE.
Contributed By: sandflat
Contributed On: 3/1/2008
1900 United States Federal Census
about Rachael Kirk
Name: Rachael Kirk
Home in 1900: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas
Age: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Alabama
Relationship to head-of-house: Wife
Spouse's name: Abner
Race: White
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 69
Rachael Kirk 60
Emma Kirk 21
Charles Kirk 19
Annie Davis 40
Willie Barber 11
Virgis Barber 8
James R Reynolds 46 Boarder
Minnie B Reynolds 46 Boarder
Edward Cobb 26 Boarder
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about Kirk
Name: Kirk
Death Date: 17 Jun 1906
Death County: Smith
Certificate: 51375
Name: Mrs. Kirk
Death date: 17 Jun 1906
Death place: Smith County, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: About 60 years
Estimated birth year: 1846 (Correction: Nov. 22, 1839)
Birth date:
Birth place: America
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name:
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence: Tyler, Tex.
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
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Additional relatives:
Film number: 2050091
Digital GS number: 4165842
Image number: 2098
Reference number: v X cn 51375
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
about Rachel Aldridge
Name: Rachel Aldridge
Age: 11
Estimated birth year: abt 1839
Birth Place: Alabama
Gender: Female
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Jasper, Mississippi
Household Members:
Name Age
John H Aldridge 43
Milly Anne Aldridge 30
Isaac Aldridge 15
John H Aldridge 13
Rachel Aldridge 11
James R Aldridge 10
William M Aldridge 8
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about Rachael Kirk
Name: Rachael Kirk
Age in 1860: 20
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1860: Not Stated, Jasper, Mississippi
Gender: Female
Post Office: Twistwood
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 24
Rachael Kirk 20
N J Kirk 1.12
John Hodges 7
1870 United States Federal Census
about Abner B Kirk
Name: Abner B Kirk
Estimated birth year: abt 1838
Age in 1870: 32
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1870: South East Beat, Jasper, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Claiborne
Household Members:
Kirk, Abner B.; age 32, S. Carolina
Kirk, Rachel A.; age 30, Alabama
Kirk, Anna J.; age 10, Miss
Kirk, William O?.; age 8, Miss
Kirk, John ?.; age 6, Miss
Kirk, Rosanah A.; age 3, Miss
Kirk, Felix E.; age 1, Miss
1880 United States Federal Census
about Rachel Curk (Correction: Kirk not Curt for this family surname)
Name: Rachel Curk
Home in 1880: Overton, Rusk, Texas
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to head-of-household: Wife
Spouse's name: Abe
Occupation: Keeps House
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Name Age
Abe Curk 47
Rachel Curk 45
Jane Curk 18
William Curk 17
John Curk 15
Rosia Curk 13
Elbert Curk 11
Ida Curk 9
Isac Curk 7
Emma Curk 3
Corrections for Rachel Curk - 1880 United States Federal Census
Correction Detail:
Surname: Kirk
Correction Type: Transcription Error
Explanation: This is my G Grandmother Rachel Kirk nee Arledge. She was born November 22, 1839 in Wilcox County, Alabama and died June 17, 1906 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. There has been some discussion about the maiden name and ancestry of Rachel Kirk. Some sources have it spelled ALDRIDGE and others have ARLEDGE. The majority of opinion, correct or not at the present time is ARLEDGE.
Contributed By: sandflat
Contributed On: 3/1/2008
1900 United States Federal Census
about Rachael Kirk
Name: Rachael Kirk
Home in 1900: Tyler Ward 1, Smith, Texas
Age: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Alabama
Relationship to head-of-house: Wife
Spouse's name: Abner
Race: White
Household Members:
Name Age
Abner Kirk 69
Rachael Kirk 60
Emma Kirk 21
Charles Kirk 19
Annie Davis 40
Willie Barber 11
Virgis Barber 8
James R Reynolds 46 Boarder
Minnie B Reynolds 46 Boarder
Edward Cobb 26 Boarder
Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
about Kirk
Name: Kirk
Death Date: 17 Jun 1906
Death County: Smith
Certificate: 51375
Name: Mrs. Kirk
Death date: 17 Jun 1906
Death place: Smith County, Texas
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Age at death: About 60 years
Estimated birth year: 1846 (Correction: Nov. 22, 1839)
Birth date:
Birth place: America
Marital status:
Spouse name:
Father name:
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation:
Residence: Tyler, Tex.
Cemetery name:
Burial place:
Burial date:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2050091
Digital GS number: 4165842
Image number: 2098
Reference number: v X cn 51375
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Obituary
Obituary was in Tyler Daily Courier June 18 and 19, 1906. May be read in the original bound volumes in the Smith County Historical Society Archives in Tyler, or on microfilm in the Tyler Public Library's Local History and Genealogy Room.
Obituary
KIRK, Mrs. R. A.
Tyler Daily Courier, June 18 and 19, 1906
Died June 17, 1906, at age 67, at her home on East Line Street. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Resident of Tyler many years. Conducted a boarding house here. Survived by husband and seven children.
Obituary
KIRK, Mrs. R. A.
Tyler Daily Courier, June 18 and 19, 1906
Died June 17, 1906, at age 67, at her home on East Line Street. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Resident of Tyler many years. Conducted a boarding house here. Survived by husband and seven children.