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Martha Susan Kirk 1850–1904

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

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Kirk in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Dec 1850 · Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Died 11 May 1904 · Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Father John Wesley Kirk
Mother Harriett Elizabeth Pittman
Spouse James Washington Bennett
Children Anna Bennett, Clarence Bennett, Elizabeth J Bennett, Ernest Emery Bennett, James Marion Bennett, Mattie Manerva Bennett, Oliver Perry Bennett, Taylor Bennett, Thomas Bryan Dock Bennett, William M Bennett
Siblings David Beulah Kirk, Harriet Emma Kirk, John Nathan Kirk, Laura T Kirk, Mary Frances Kirk, Nancy E Nannie Kirk, See Louizer Kirk, Thomas Byron Kirk, William Henry Kirk

Researchers connected through Martha Kirk 1850–1904

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Biography

The story of Martha Susan Kirk began in 1850 in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States. In 1850, Martha Susan Kirk resided in Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi. In 1860, Martha Susan Kirk resided in Township 20, Choctaw, Mississippi. Martha Susan Kirk married james washington bennett, and had children including anna harriet bennett, clarence eugene bennett, elizabeth j bennett, ernest emery bennett, james marion bennett, mattie manerva bennett, oliver perry bennett, taylor wesley bennett, thomas bryan dock bennett, william m bennett. Martha Susan Kirk passed away in 1904 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

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    Death Records Arkansas, Death Certificates

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

Life Timeline

1850
Birth of Martha Susan Kirk in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Birth
1850
Martha Susan Kirk resided here in Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi
Residence
1860
Martha Susan Kirk resided here in Township 20, Choctaw, Mississippi
Residence
1870
Martha Susan Kirk resided here in Township 20 Range 7, Choctaw, Mississippi
Residence
1880
Martha Susan Kirk resided here in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1900
Martha Susan Kirk resided here in Union, Pulaski, Arkansas
Residence
1904
Death of Martha Susan Kirk in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Kirk

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Choctaw, Mississippi, United States (1850) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Kirk (1850–1904) was born in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States and died in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA. 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 Martha 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Martha Kirk's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Susan Kirk PTP
1850–1904
Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Martha Kirk's Descendants

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MK
Martha Susan Kirk PTP 1850–1904
  1. 1. Clarence Eugene Bennett PTP 1878–1954
    1. 1. Edith Bennett PTP 1912–1913
    2. 2. Troy Marion Bennett PTP 1918–1918
  2. 2. Anna Harriet Bennett PTP 1887–1972
    1. 1. Hollis Byron 'Bill' Mize PTP 1923–2008
    2. 2. Bertha Sue Mize PTP 1925–2009
    3. 3. Louis Benton Mize PTP 1913–1998
  3. 3. Taylor Wesley Bennett PTP 1891–1977
    1. 1. Pearl Bennett PTP 1921–2004
    2. 2. Sherman Dale Bennett PTP 1923–1992