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Joseph Acker Shirk 1832–1903
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Birth Date: August 31, 1832
Birth Location: Union County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Death Date: February 24, 1903
Death Location: Baldwin City, Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America
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Children: Alice Shirk
The story of Joseph Acker Shirk began in 1832 in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Joseph Acker Shirk married Sarah Ann Arentz, and had children including Alice Shirk, Charles Henry Shirk, Harry Shirk, Kate Irene Williams, Laura Shirk, Mamie Price, Shannon King Shirk, William Henry Shirk. Joseph Acker Shirk passed away in 1903 in Baldwin City, Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Immediate Family
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Biography
Early Life
The story of Joseph Acker Shirk began in 1832 in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Family
Joseph Acker Shirk married Sarah Ann Arentz, and had children including Alice Shirk, Charles Henry Shirk, Harry Shirk, Kate Irene Williams, Laura Shirk, Mamie Price, Shannon King Shirk, William Henry Shirk.
Later Years
Joseph Acker Shirk passed away in 1903 in Baldwin City, Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America.
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Found in 3 Family Trees
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