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Curtis Carter Kirk 1918–1997

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Curtis Kirk in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Jul 1918 · Mississippi, United States
Died 17 Oct 1997 · Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United States
Father Joseph Kirk (1889–1954)
Mother (1893–1974)
Spouse
Siblings , , , , , , , ,
Records
1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S. Public Records Index U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Phone and Address Directories, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War II Army … U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca. Social Security Death Index (CD … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 U.S., Find A Grave Index, …

Researchers connected through Curtis Kirk 1918–1997

and 2 more tree owners connected with Curtis Kirk 1918–1997

Immediate Family

Parents
Joseph Kirk
1889–1954
Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Curtis Carter Kirk began in 1918 in Mississippi, United States. In 1920, Curtis Carter Kirk resided in Beat 3, Webster, Mississippi. In 1930, Curtis Carter Kirk resided in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi. Curtis Carter Kirk married edith bennett. Curtis Carter Kirk passed away in 1997 in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Record U.S. Public Records Index

  4. 4
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  5. 5
    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    City Directory U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

  9. 9
    Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

  10. 10
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  11. 11
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  12. 12
    Military U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

  13. 13
    Burial Records U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.

  14. 14
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

  15. 15
    Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 4 Apr 1930 - Page 5

  16. 16
    Record U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

  17. 17
    Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Life Timeline

1918
Birth of Curtis Carter Kirk in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1920
Curtis Carter Kirk resided here in Beat 3, Webster, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Curtis Carter Kirk resided here in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1935
Curtis Carter Kirk resided here in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1941
Curtis Carter Kirk resided here in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1957
Curtis Carter Kirk resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1979
Curtis Carter Kirk resided here in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1997
Death of Curtis Carter Kirk in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Curtis Kirk

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Mississippi, United States (1918) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Curtis Kirk (1918–1997) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Curtis in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Joseph Kirk
1889–1954 · Father

Curtis Kirk's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Curtis Carter Kirk PTP
1918–1997
Mississippi, United States
Parents
Joseph Alden Kirk PTP
1889–1954
Cedar Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
PTP
1851–1910
Mississippi, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Curtis Kirk's Descendants

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Curtis Carter Kirk PTP 1918–1997