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KIRBY, Jimmy H 1936-2001

t42DFWNat — 2012-05-23 11:55:07Z

KIRBY Jimmy H 1936-2001 section 10

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KIRBY, Clara L 1926-1999

t42DFWNat — 2012-05-23 11:54:56Z

KIRBY Clara L 1926-1999 section 10

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KIRBY, Joseph L 1930-1999

t42DFWNat — 2012-05-23 11:54:32Z

KIRBY Joseph L 1930-1999 section 10

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Kirby Washington Durham UK 1950's Help Needed

1_emmafrew — 2012-05-10 18:30:46Z

i am trying to start to trace my mothers family tree, she was born in washington - durham in 1946 (phyllis kirby) - 2 siblings Ann and Robert - her father was Robert Kirby - probably born some time around 1920, but i really dont know for sure.... can any one help me get my search off the ground

Walter F. Kirby/ Jennie Leachman, Married 2/1900, Placerville, Ca

sandrabordelon — 2012-05-06 05:36:08Z

EL DORADO COUNTY.

Republican, Placerville, February 15th.

Walter. F. Kirby of. Rossville and Miss Jennie Leachman of Salmon Falls went up to Placerville last Monday and were united in marriage by Rev.. C. C. Pierce. They returned the same evening to the home of the bride's mother, where they spent a portion .of their honeymoon. On Wednesday they went over to Rossville to spend a few days. They fill reside with the bride's mother. Both of the young people are well known, and good wishes for their future married life are many.

Amador Ledger, Volume 1900, Number 23, 23 February 1900

Laura S Kirby

melissataylor1110 — 2012-04-30 23:23:52Z

I am looking for information on Laura S. Kirby born 8 Jun. 1866, Daughter of Swepson Kirby and Mary Smith Hare. She had a daughter Alberta (Allie) Kirby whose father we do not know. At one time Allie lived with her Aunt Cammie. There is also a son RB (Reginald) Kirby that may have had the same father.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Laura was born in Indiana, lived in Jackson Tenn according to the 1870, 1880 census, Monroe, Kentucky on the 1900 Census, she married Kinchen Russell.

Her daughter Allie was living with Cammie and John Kirby in 1910 in Macon Tennessee.

Re: Laura S Kirby

eGENEee — 2012-04-30 21:22:16Z

Have you traced Alberta and Reginald through til their deaths? Do you know where and when they died?

Their death certificates, if available, might name their father.

Have you tried to find birth certificates for them as well? Where and when were they born?

Re: Laura S Kirby

LSLangille — 2012-04-30 13:13:21Z

what location did they live?

when did she live with her "Aunt Cammie"?

any other dates will help people help you :)

Re: Kirby - Discovered Taunton, MA

Auntie_Bean — 2012-04-27 16:04:46Z

Mary Harrigan's father was William Harrigan, born in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland in 1827 and died in 1897 in Taunton, MA. He was a coppersmith. Mary's mother was Catherine (Kate) Kirby. Catherine was also born in Ireland. Her parents were Hannorah Barry and Thomas Kirby, both of Ireland. Catherine was born in 1832 and died in 1836.

Mary Harrigan tragically died shortly after her son (your grandfather) William Kirby Haley was born. William was raised by his father's cousins Mamie and Ben O'Hara in Wakefield, MA until about the age of 10 or 11, when his father remarried.

Taunton, Massachusetts was founded by Elizabeth Poole around 1637-1639 when it was incorporated. Taunton was the first town to be founded by a woman in America.

I have heard that there was a statue erected at one time to a Josiah Kirby, but have been unable to learn anything more. There once was a Kirby Square in Taunton to which I found several references, but it seems to have vanished.

Re: Eli & Mary Catherine Kirby of Michigan

Alan Wismer — 2012-04-26 19:03:30Z

Hi again,

The above email address is an older one and does not work.

My new email address is alanwismer@hotmail.com

James Smith Kirby b. 1820 Caldwell Co., NC

shuler541 — 2012-04-18 15:35:26Z

I am a direct descendant of Smith Kirby. I have been told that there was a small (family?) cemetery at one "end" of his property in Lovelady/Granite Falls. Any of you still living on Smith's property know of such a cemetery? Just curious since Smith and his "girls" are buried at Sardis. Any of you know where his parents may have been buried? Or where they actually resided?

Many thanks,
a cousin

KIRBY L C Jr 1919 1989

t42Restland — 2012-04-15 16:20:42Z

KIRBY L C Jr 1919 1989 pfc US Army Air Corps W W II

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 226,742 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
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Kirby from County Mayo

JOHNKIRBY60 — 2012-04-11 23:58:41Z

Hello -
I've hit a brick wall trying to find Kirbys in County Mayo, Ireland and wondered if anyone can help. My ancestor William Kirby was a labourer born in Mayo in about 1832 and emigrated to Manchester, England, in about 1864. He married Ellen Muirhead in Manchester in September 1866. His father was named as Patrick Kirby, a deceased labour who would have been born in about 1813. Witnesses to his marriage and godparents to his children were called Hynes and Naven and may possibly be from Ballintober, but no definite connection to William. There was a Michael Kirby in Manchester born in about 1817. He was from Castlebar, but I don't know if he is a relation. Any help or possible links would be appreciated.

Re: kirby's of nyc

EamonnK47 — 2012-04-10 19:58:37Z

Updated information.
When Michael Kirby,s sister Liz arrived in NYC 22nd June 1899 she went to live with her cousin Delia O'Brien at 440 West 20th St NYC for one year. on the 3rd Oct 1901 her sister Mary arrived in NYC and lived with Liz at 253 West 12th St NYC. Liz married Patrick Garvey from Co Clare P.S. note in photo's wedding of John J Kirby and his wife Margaret.(John was a officer U.S. Airforce 1940'S. Photo of Mary Kirby also one of Det Joseph Garvey NYCPD. Joseph was son of Liz Kirby Garvey.

Re: Kirby / Kerby Family

Beverlyjblair — 2012-04-08 02:39:41Z

I'm following this discussion from years ago of the Kirby's. I'm a gggrandchild of Shep Kirby's. I thought the discussion interesting about "Fate" Kirby. No doubt, the Thomas Lafayette Kirby was Fate. Even today folks in Jackson County TN pronounce Lafayette - La Fay et, with the stress on the middle syllable pronounced Fay. My grandfather Thomas Franklin Birdwell b. 1881 was possibly named for Fate. My gf was the son of Martha Kirby, Shep's daughter.

Re: Kirby

BrandySJenkins — 2012-04-07 05:31:04Z

I am still searching...any help at all?

Re: James KIRBY of Ballyneety

margi121 — 2012-03-28 09:24:29Z

Hi Pat,

It is a long time since we each contributed to the genealogy forum, but I would be very grateful if you could indeed show me the five birth records for the children of John Coghlan and Catherine Kirby please, though I haven't found a connection yet.
ATB,
Margi

Re: kirby's of nyc

EamonnK47 — 2012-03-27 21:50:38Z

I am sorry I got the information wrong on the wedding photo Patrick Kirby is standing behind his daughter and Patricks brother Michael ( your great grandfather ) is on the right side of the bride. I have photo of Michael with his first wife and we think that she was from Bunratty Co Clare. Her maiden was Ryan Michael and her may have immigrated together to New York. I was with Michaels niecs to day Ann O'Connell Parteen Co Clare and she give me alot of info. Michaels other niecs is my aunt Nora Kirby O'Sullivan their are the only ones alive in Ireland. Do you known what year Micheal died.? If you wish to email me at ( eamonn.kirby104@gmail.com )
I will send on more photos.

Re: Joseph Kirby b 1821 Yorkshire and wife Christiana Allenby b 1825 Yorkshire

laurieskeller — 2012-03-27 17:36:06Z

Hello, Rosemary! It's never too late for a reply. My husband (also a David) is the Kirby. After having found his direct line I ran into a distant cousin of his who filled me in on yet another branch of the Kirby family. Then I started trying to track down all the descendants of Robert Kirby (ca 1700 Huggate, Yorkshire). That explains my trip down your family line to your husband.

I'd be very grateful to fill in your branch of the family. Very few of the Kirbys emigrated, though I did track down yet another branch to Australia. I'd be delighted to share the information I have. It is all contained on Ancestry.com in a family tree, so if you send me your email address, I can send you an invitation to view the tree I have. My email address is laukel AT waitrose.com. I have seven children for Joseph and Christiana -- Thomas, James, Cordelia, Mary Ann, another Cordelia, Stephen and Joseph the younger.

Best wishes,
Laurie

Robert Phares Kirby & Tamson Currie/Gandy

KBucks4 — 2012-03-27 15:11:04Z

I'm seeking descendants of Robert Phares Kirby (b. 1812, OH) and Tamson Currie/Gandy. I have found two similar, but slightly different stories about their marriage, both involving Robert marrying Tamson.

In the first, Robert ran off with a Tamson Gandy, who deserted her husband, unnamed.

In the second, Robert married a Tamson Currie, whose husband, also unnamed, was killed in an attack on the wagon train in which they all were traveling between Kansas and Texas.

In both cases, Robert was given up for dead by the wife, Phebe, and children he left behind in Illinois.

I'd like to make contact with descendants of either of Robert's families, but most especially those descended from Tamson.

Re: Joseph Kirby b 1821 Yorkshire and wife Christiana Allenby b 1825 Yorkshire

RoKirby52 — 2012-03-26 22:58:27Z

Hi, I know you asked your questions in 2008 but I am only just getting involved with ancestry on a major scale! My husband, David, is a descendant of Joseph and Christianna. They did indeed come to Canada where they had 5 more children. Their youngest, Stephen, was my husbands grandfather. Please get in touch so I can provide more info.
Rosemary Kirby

Re: kirby's of nyc

EamonnK47 — 2012-03-25 22:42:30Z

Hi Kgrunstra.
Don't know the name of Michael Kirby's wife. That's his brothers daughter in the photo Patrick is standing directly behind her and to the right hand side is his brother John (Jack). Michael is on the right side of the bride.
P.S. Note Photograpther's who took wedding photo's were S Tarr 58 West 125 St New York. Michael immigrated from Meanagh (Cloontra,) Truagh Parish Co Clare.About 1909 his sister Eliza also known as (Elizabeth,Liz) immigrated to New York 22nd June 1899. and her sister Mary on the 3 Oct 1901 to live with Liz. Their brother John(Jack) about 1905/9.

Re: kirby's of nyc

EamonnK47 — 2012-03-25 22:41:43Z

My gran uncle was Michael Kirby from Co Clare Ireland who immigrated to New York through Ellis Island, I have been checking Truagh parish record,s and Michael was Baptised on the 28th Aug 1890 but you if you step back seven day,s his Date of birth would have been 21st Aug 1890. Because of the high rate of death,s in Infent,s in the late 1800,s they were Baptised within seven day,s Truagh Parish Church is were Michael was Baptised it was built in 1860. I will send on photo's of Truagh Church to you at an later date.

Re: kirby's of nyc

EamonnK47 — 2012-03-17 22:20:21Z

I was hopeing to hear from you ref : to Michael Kirby Co Clare and NYC.

Regard's
Eamonn Kirby.

Re: kirby's of nyc

kgrunstra — 2012-03-12 01:00:29Z

Sorry I haven't responded. I'm currently on my honeymoon and I will look over all this when I get back.

Re: James Pickett Kirby

kelliwilcox — 2012-03-07 15:20:54Z

I believe that I am the great-great granddaughter of James Pickett Kirby. My paternal grandfather was Everett Pickens Kirby. He went by Pickett.

Re: John & Mary (Talbot Kirby) burial sites

gilmore1959 — 2012-03-05 19:15:49Z

Hi,
I am hoping this reaches you as this is an old post.

We are researching this John Kirby and family. Please contact me and we can share informetion!

Thank you

Lisa

Re: Looking for Kirbys from Caldwell County NC

shuler541 — 2012-03-05 18:11:21Z

Hey Tina,

Need more info. There are several Ralph Kirby's in Caldwell Co., NC. Do you have his birth year, his middle name, his father's name? Do you have birth years on the others you mentioned?

My dad was from Caldwell Co., I may be able to help.

Kathy K.

Annie Maria KIRBY b1870-1871 - Sydney, N.S.W.

lynx_33 — 2012-03-05 02:54:04Z

I'm in search of any information relating to a Annie Maria KIRBY born 1870-1871 in Sydney. I've located her upon my Great Grandfather's brother's birth certificate.

She was 19 at the time she had my Great Grandfather, William John SHERDEN according to his birth certificate she was born in Sydney, New South Wales and she married my Great Great Grandfather John SHERDEN on 29th July 1887 in Sydney..

However, both these records are not found on BDM NSW.

Other information suggests she passed away prior to 1897

Any information would be extremely helpful.

Regards,
Lee Bodell - lynx_33@hotmail.com

Re: kirby's of nyc

kgrunstra — 2012-03-05 01:47:38Z

Do you know the name of Michael Kirby's wife? My great grandfather was Michael Kirby who immigrated from Clare to NYC around 1909. His birthday was 21 Aug 1890. He had a son Michael Joseph Kirby Jr with his first wife who died. He then married my great grandmother Margaret Kitson Kirby and had 4 more children. The groom in this picture looks similar to my great grandfather, but the bride does not look like my great grand mother.

Re: William Michael Kirby

EamonnK47 — 2012-03-04 01:34:59Z

My gran uncle was Michael Kirby from Co Clare Ireland who immigrated to New York through Ellis Island about 1905 / 1915.
His date of brith was 28/8/1890. Hope this will be of use to you.

Regards
Eamonn Kirby.
Co Clare.

James William Kirby and Ella Barrow (or Maye?)

randytho1 — 2012-02-26 17:56:39Z

My grandfather James W Kirby married Ella Frances Barrow (or Maye) we assume in WV because that is where both were from. All records list Ella Kirby as being born in West Virginia in 1887 but I'll be darned if I can get any further than that. It is like she didn't exist. I've tried Ellen and Elli though we and SS have her listed as Ella. The story goes that she was a May or Maye then when she was 6 for some reason she went to live with the Barrows? She had 3 siblings, Robert (Bob) May(e), Charles May(e) and John May(e). If anyone has any information or a direction they could point me I would be very grateful. Thank you.

Re: Kirby Family

beverlycowley — 2012-02-26 15:22:04Z

Did you find other info on the Virginia Kirbys' since your last posting. I , too, believe my Kirby family could originally have been Quakers. Let me know if you have info. - will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Re: ...Jesse Kirby/ Franklin Co., Va--Warren Co., Ky

beverlycowley — 2012-02-26 15:19:50Z

I would love more info on the Kirby's in Franklin Co, Va. I am looking for info on a Wyatt Kirby, who was the father of Confederate soldier, Andrew Herford Kirby, who enlisted in Lynchburg, Va 1862. I believe Wyatt was married to Mag. Fifer. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Looking for Kirbys from Caldwell County NC

TinaArnette1970 — 2012-02-25 10:39:30Z

MY mothers name is Vilet Kirby she was born to Ralph and Della Kirby. Her brothers were John, Donald,Lewis her sisters were Carolyn and Sheila. Her mothers maiden name was Chester.

Re: kirby family Virginia

beverlycowley — 2012-02-23 15:08:28Z

Thanks so much for your replly. I look forward to any information you will send. I am going to stay on the search for the beginning of the Kirby in Virginia. I feel that they came to Virginia from Ireland or England, and did not migrate from another area in America. Thanks again. Beverly Cowley

beverly@miscmeta.com

Re: kirby family Virginia

JOHNKIRBY60 — 2012-02-23 02:46:12Z

hi Beverly, send me your E-address to J_KIRBY3@sky.com and I will send this Family History for Virginia, I myself have no connection with Virginia My Family are from Ireland. Jk.

Re: kirby family Virginia

beverlycowley — 2012-02-22 16:42:10Z

the last grandfather I can locate is Wyatt Kirby, father of Andrew H. Hirby , who served in the Confederate Army. Andrew was about 20 at the time of his enlistment, and enlisted in Lynchburg, Va. I am trying to locate the parents of Wyatt. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Kirbys in Vermont

PatriciaBuffington — 2012-02-19 18:31:21Z

FOUND A PETER AND MARY DANILLE WEDDING FILE IN BURLINGTON VT .GROOM IS LISTED AS PETER KIRBY(CARBEILL ??)WIFE MARY DANIELLE JULY 31 1843.LDS FILE VT REC.1760-1954 FILE 004667010 IMAGE 3014.HAVE MORE ON FAMIY IF YOU WANT BOB

Re: KIRBY, Evelyn T and Charlie M

Slp0308 — 2012-02-19 08:19:12Z

That is my grandpa and grandmother grave site. :)

Re: Kirby

kenkarensellon — 2012-02-18 03:36:43Z

Mary I sure hope you get this message. We are related. Minnie Kirby Hurst Moore was my GGrandmother. I have info, but very little on John Wesley Westley Kirby.I have more on Louisa Paralee Powers. You can email me at knkmotorsports57@gmail.com.

Re: Long,Lost Kirby

Heavyduty053 — 2012-02-15 17:13:26Z

I have information also on midddleton R. and Malinda Jane. Please email me at Heavyduty053@aol.com

Re: J.T. Kirby and family

Heavyduty053 — 2012-02-15 17:09:16Z

Need some information guys on Middleton R. Kirby his wife Malinda jane or Hawkins Kirby from South Caolina. If anyone can help shoot me an email at Heavyduty053@aol.com

Re: Kirby''s of Morgan Co. Al

Heavyduty053 — 2012-02-15 17:05:25Z

Hi just now seen your post sorry but if you will email me at Heavyduty053@aol.com and we can see what we can put together. Thanks

Re: Kirby family from Virginia and Ohio

patoliver126 — 2012-02-14 21:59:40Z

the thomas j kirby you referred to is my gggrandfather. born in virginia in 1823. Lived in ohio,married Lydia Berkley in Gallia county ohio in 1849. Children where, Emma,William h, Thomas W, Mary, Noah, Amanda and Belle. Thomas was in the civil war, 27th regiement, Buried at Levanworth National Cemetery. Died May 27th 1902. Lydia died in Los Angles Calif. 1906. I have all their information from the National Archives

Rev. and Mrs. Kirby of Sherwood, Mayland

nclighthousegirl — 2012-02-09 19:14:12Z

Looking for information on , including the first names of, Reverend and Mrs. Kirby who owned a home in the village of Sherwood, MD,and moved (retired?) there in the mid-to-late 1940s. Most all of the families there were either named Harrison or related by marriage to the Harrison family. Thanks

kirby's in virginia and ohio

patoliver2011 — 2012-01-26 22:07:43Z

Looking for any information on Thomas J kirby born 1823 or 24. in virginia.Looking for his father or mother.Thomas and family moved to ohio betewwn 1835 and 1840.Thomas and his brother William c worked as a blacksmith in Adamsville and Rodney in Gallia county. Thomas j married Lydia Berkley Feb 15th 1849 in Gallia county. His brother william c married her sister Lucy Berkley June 19th 1845 in Gallia county. Thomas inlisted in the civil war Nov 9th 1862. he was injured and lived at the old soldiers home in leavenworth kansas, and is buried at the national cemetery their. Thomas and His brother lived in Ill in 1870 and Mo in 1880. Lydia his wife moved to Calif. in 1883 and is buried their.

Re: Kirby family from Virginia and Ohio

patoliver2011 — 2012-01-25 22:19:19Z

I see you are looking for a Thomas Kirby born 1825 in Virginia. My gggrandfather was Thomas J Kirby born between 1823 or 1824 in Virginia. He died in May 27th 1902 and is buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery. He was in the 27th Infantry CO.F. he lived in Gllia, Lawrence and Scioto county ohio. His daughter Emma married a George L Steele Feb. 11th 1866. She is buried in Vinton County Ohio. Don't know if this helps but we could be related.

Re: KIRBYS OF CHATHAM CO., N. C.-JAMES>ISAAC

ncf65 — 2012-01-25 13:36:29Z

Hi Linda,

I will see if my daughter can get some clear shots of the Bible. When I write to you in an E-Mail, I will tell you the magnificent and almost unbelievable story as to how I received the Bible. There are also some old letters and notes that were with the Bible. I have been researching to try to identify all of the names. I have had access to many old Family Bibles, but this is the first I have seen that actually has a family record page for the slaves. Their slaves must have been treated very well and like important members of the family.

Nancy Frame

Re: KIRBYS OF CHATHAM CO., N. C.-JAMES>ISAAC

TisdaleJones — 2012-01-25 01:55:30Z

OH Nancy!!!! I am so excited to see this post!!!! I am decended from Norwood Kirby and Gilley Trice from their daughter Mahaley who married Jasper Jones in Holly Springs Mississippi. Norwood and Gillie are buried in Holly Springs as is Japser. Mahaley is buried in Madison county Tennessee in Browns Church Cemetery, near Jackson.

I Would absolutley love to have photographs of the bible you have. I have been hitting a brick wall on Isaac until we went to Holly Springs last week on a research trip. I would love to share information with you.