YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK 1818–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 January 1818

Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia

Death Date: 1889

Death Location: Lee County, Virginia

Father: Willis Kirk

Mother: Susannah Harris

Spouse(s): AMANDA TAYLOR

Children(s): Rebecca Kirk, Josephine Napier, Catherine Kirk, Edward Kirk, Jasper Kirk, Louanna Kirk, Louisa Kirk, Matilda Kirk, Nancy Kirk, Evaline Kirk, Richard Kirk

The story of ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK began in 1818 in Lee County, Virginia. In 1880, ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK resided in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA. ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK married Amanda Taylor, and had children including Catherine Kirk, Edward Kirk, Evaline Kirk, Jasper Newton Kirk, Josephine Napier, Louanna Kirk, Louisa Kirk, Matilda Kirk, Nancy Kirk, Rebecca Kirk, Richard E Kirk. ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK passed away in 1889 in Lee County, Virginia.

Find more search results for ALEXANDER KIRK
AK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK began in 1818 in Lee County, Virginia.
  • In 1880, ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK resided in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK married Amanda Taylor, and had children including Catherine Kirk, Edward Kirk, Evaline Kirk, Jasper Newton Kirk, Josephine Napier, Louanna Kirk, Louisa Kirk, Matilda Kirk, Nancy Kirk, Rebecca Kirk, Richard E Kirk.
  • ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK passed away in 1889 in Lee County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willis Kirk
1774–1871
Birth Location: Giles, Virginia, United States
WK
Susannah Harris
1781–1864
Birth Location: , Lee, Virginia, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

AMANDA TAYLOR
1824–1910
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
AT

Children(s)

Rebecca Kirk
1852–1941
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia
RK
Josephine Napier
1862–1917
Birth Location: Lee, VA, Virginia, USA
JN
Catherine Kirk
1866–
Birth Location: Lee, VA, Virginia, USA
CK
Edward Kirk
1864–
Birth Location: Lee, VA, Virginia, USA
EK
Jasper Kirk
1855–1929
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
JK
Louanna Kirk
1868–
Birth Location: Lee, VA, Virginia, USA
LK
Louisa Kirk
1858–
Birth Location: Lee, VA, Virginia, USA
LK
Matilda Kirk
1859–1933
Birth Location: Stone Creek, Lee County, Virginia, USA
MK
Nancy Kirk
1849–1932
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
NK
Evaline Kirk
1870–1911
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
EK
Richard Kirk
1850–1950
Birth Location: Stone Creek, Lee County, Virginia, USA
RK

ALEXANDER KIRK's Ancestors

Self
ALEXANDER KIRK
1818–1889
Birth Place: Lee County, Virginia
Parents
Willis Kirk
1774–1871
Giles, Virginia, United States
Susannah (Susan) Harris
1781–1864
, Lee, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

ALEXANDER KIRK's Descendants

1.
AK
ALEXANDER (PRESTON) KIRK (16 January 1818–1889) m. AMANDA TAYLOR (10 Oct 1824–10 Mar 1910)
  1. 1. Rebecca Kirk 1852–1941 m. Archel Tompson 1845–1890
    1. 1. Eliza (Ann) Thompson 1875– m. Stephen ("Steve" S.) Napier 1873–1939
      1. 1. Jim Napier 1901–1987 m. Pauline Wade 1921–2004 m. Linda Stapleton 1902–1958
        1. 1. Paul Napier 1929–1989 m. Ollie (Berniece) Dean 1933–2003
        2. 2. Henry Napier 1926–1926
      2. 2. Daisy Napier 1920–1973 m. John ("Jay" C.) Dean 1917–1965
        1. 1. Della (Ann) Dean 1946–2016 m. Jerry (Stanley) Morris 1944–2013
        2. 2. Rose Dean 1949–2018
      3. 3. George (L.) Napier 1917–1986 m. Millie Newman 1923–
      4. 4. Mossie Napier 1911–2002 m. Stephen ("Steve") Skidmore 1897–1975
        1. 1. Robert ("Bob") Skidmore 1945–1993
        2. 2. John (Henry) Skidmore 1942–2012
        3. 3. Elvelue ("Elvie") Skidmore 1940–2024
      5. 5. Samuel (Patton) Napier 1922–1994 m. Reba (Jewell) Smith 1931–1989
        1. 1. Sam (Napier) Jr. 1950–1950
        2. 2. Nora (Ann) Napier 1949–2013
      6. 6. Roosevelt Napier 1899–1966 m. Golden (Beauty) Kirk 1902–1979
        1. 1. Ronald (Randel) Napier 1920–2001
        2. 2. Lon (Theodore) Napier 1922–1953
        3. 3. Ralph Napier 1925–1981
        4. 4. Anna (Agnes) Napier 1926–1995
        5. 5. Isaac (Carl) Napier 1928–1995 m. Helen (Lucille) Napier 1934–2006
        6. 6. Orpha (Jean) Napier 1930–2009 m. Edgar (Petitt) Sr. 1919–1996
        7. 7. Emily (Lucy) Napier 1934–2012
        8. 8. Stephen (Saunders "Steve") Napier 1934–1997
        9. 9. James (Velt) Napier 1938–2019
        10. 10. Rodney (Clay) Napier 1946–2014
      7. 7. Richard (Roscoe) Napier 1908–1936 m. Lillian (Jane) Thompson 1916–1971
        1. 1. Riley (Murrell) Napier 1936–1981
      8. 8. Tolbert Napier 1897–
      9. 9. Andrew (Jackson) Napier 1895–
      10. 10. Carley Napier 1905–
      11. 11. Nacy Napier 1914–
    2. 2. Minty Thompson 1872–
    3. 3. Emily Thompson 1887–1972 m. Elbert (Franklin) Kirk 1885–1948 m. Rees (Gillespie) Burgin 1884–1972
      1. 1. Buford Kirk 1908–1998
      2. 2. Walter Kirk 1913–1991
      3. 3. Beuna Jones 1909–1990
    4. 4. Noble Thompson 1879–
    5. 5. Nancy Thompson 1891–1928 m. Silas (W.) Setser 1874–1964
      1. 1. Edith (Maxine) Setser 1913–2010
      2. 2. Geneva (Jean) Setser 1916–2000 m. John (M) Wheeler 1911–
        1. 1. Jerry (Wayne) Wheeler 1945–1996 m. Brenda Wheeler 1944–1987
        2. 2. Ellis (Ray) Wheeler 1947–1993
    6. 6. Patton Thompson 1881–1951 m. Nancy Thompson 1887–1946
      1. 1. Silas (W.) Thompson 1902–1992
      2. 2. Rebecca (J.) Skidmore 1917–1987 m. Howard (C) Skidmore 1899–1960
        1. 1. Arline Skidmore 1945–1949
        2. 2. Arnold Skidmore 1937–1968
        3. 3. Burnam Skidmore 1935–1989
        4. 4. George Skidmore 1941–1984
        5. 5. John (Henry) Skidmore 1940–1940
        6. 6. Mildred (S) Skidmore 1947–1994
      3. 3. Elbert Thompson 1915–1961
      4. 4. Steven Thompson 1914–1960
    7. 7. Amanda Thompson 1886– m. Albert Day 1898–1934
  2. 2. Josephine Napier 1862–1917 m. William (McKinnley) Napier 1863–1948
    1. 1. Reece Napier 1882–1969
    2. 2. Emmitt (H) Napier 1897–1976
    3. 3. Harmon Napier 1881–1963 m. Phoebe Napier 1883–1974
      1. 1. Loread Napier 1917–1954 m. Mary (Alice) Minyard 1925–2003
        1. 1. Charles (Edward) Napier 1944–2018
      2. 2. Roy (J.) Napier 1922–2004 m. Gertrude Pinyon 1919–2003
      3. 3. Hobert (Saylor Napier) Sr. 1924–2005 m. Bonnie (Lee) Hughes 1927–1994
        1. 1. Hobert (Saylor "Bubby" Napier) Jr. 1946–2008
        2. 2. Rebecca (Marie "Becky") Napier 1949–2010 m. Nathan (Ardell Ward) Jr 1935–2018
      4. 4. Oma Napier 1915–
      5. 5. George (W.) Napier 1919–1994 m. Pansy (Mae) Clark 1917–1977
        1. 1. Dorothy (Mae) Napier 1938–2016 m. Coleman (C.) Jones 1920–1995
        2. 2. Norma (Jean) Napier 1942–1992
      6. 6. Felin (Armon) Napier 1906–1999 m. Ethel Napier 1906–1991
        1. 1. Claude (E.) Napier 1935–2015
        2. 2. Joy (Ann) Napier 1942–2004
        3. 3. Juanita (Virginia) Napier 1927–1990
        4. 4. Lois Napier 1931–2014
    4. 4. Sarah (Ann Garrett) Rogers 1890–1958 m. Baty Garrett 1882–1952
      1. 1. Dallas Garrett 1919–1967 m. Virginia (M. "Virgie") Clark 1918–2015
        1. 1. Richard Garrett 1949–2006
        2. 2. Kemper (Ray) Garrett 1939–1998
      2. 2. Johnny (H) Garrett 1922–1976
      3. 3. Franklin (Roosevelt) Garrett 1927–1971
      4. 4. William ("Bill" Franklin) Garrett 1929–1957
      5. 5. Lucy (Emily) Ely 1916–1994
      6. 6. Elizabeth (Mink) Oler 1913–1997
      7. 7. Asher Garrett 1908–1974
  3. 3. Catherine Kirk 1866–
  4. 4. Edward Kirk 1864–
  5. 5. Jasper (Newton) Kirk 1855–1929 m. Margaret (Catherine) Kirk 1867–1946
    1. 1. Dora (Alice) Short 1880–1968
    2. 2. Robert (Simpson) Kirk 1895–1971
    3. 3. John (P.) Kirk 1888–1916
    4. 4. Charles (F.) Kirk 1901–1975
    5. 5. Elizabeth Kirk 1892–1962 m. John (Upton) Napier 1891–1918
      1. 1. Patsy Napier 1914–
      2. 2. Georgia (Lee) Napier 1917–
    6. 6. Nellie Trammell 1905–1968
  6. 6. Louanna Kirk 1868–
  7. 7. Louisa Kirk 1858– m. Stephen Haynes 1857–1938
    1. 1. Joseph (Cephas) Haynes 1890–1954 m. Pearl (Stewart) Haynes 1900–1994
      1. 1. Thelma (Louise) Haynes 1918–1993 m. Green Carter 1910–1961 m. Owen (William) Prater 1907–1992
        1. 1. Willard Carter 1940–2018
        2. 2. Earl Carter 1942–2019
        3. 3. Ella (Mae) Carter 1946–2002
  8. 8. Matilda Kirk 1859–1933 m. Millard (F.) Napier 1860–1888 m. Andrew (Jackson) Dean 1868–
    1. 1. Marion (Butler) Dean 1896–1965 m. Flossie Kirk 1902–2000
      1. 1. Ollie (Berniece) Dean 1933–2003 m. Paul Napier 1929–1989
      2. 2. John ("Jay" C.) Dean 1917–1965 m. Daisy Napier 1920–1973
      3. 3. Daveleen Dean 1937–1999
    2. 2. Bertha (Mae) Napier 1884–1984 m. Patton (Luther) Garrett 1882–1962
      1. 1. Glenn (L.) Garrett 1930–2018 m. Barbara (Jean) Rose 1934–2013
      2. 2. Wilson (M.) Garrett 1905–1978 m. Gladys (Beatrice) Kirk 1921–1994 m. Elsie 1906–1998
      3. 3. Arvil Garrett 1912–1987 m. Lizzie Garrett 1902–
        1. 1. Shirley (Mae) Garrett 1936–2023
        2. 2. Andrew (W) Garrett 1937–2018
        3. 3. Dixie Garrett 1938–1990 m. Emily Garrett 1937–2022
      4. 4. Marion Garrett 1903–1967 m. Mae Lundy 1909–1983
        1. 1. Junior (Lee) Garrett 1931–2001 m. Betty (June) Stapleton 1934–1988
      5. 5. Andrew Garrett 1902–1983 m. Cornie Garrett 1906–2001
        1. 1. Elmer (Gene) Garrett 1930–2001
        2. 2. William (Howard) Garrett 1933–2014
        3. 3. Paul Garrett 1948–2015
    3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Napier 1884–1931 m. Elizabeth Harber 1885–1967
      1. 1. Clarence Napier 1926–1962
      2. 2. Evelyn Napier 1928–2011
      3. 3. Hubert Napier 1919–2001
      4. 4. Lawrence (Clarence) Napier 1926–1982
      5. 5. Maxie (Cleo Napier) Napier 1910–1992
      6. 6. Nettie Napier 1922–1939
      7. 7. Tunis Napier 1916–1961
      8. 8. Woodrow Napier 1913–
      9. 9. Zessie Napier 1914–2001 m. Buford Stapleton 1914–1974
        1. 1. Peggy (J) Stapleton 1938–1938
        2. 2. Clinton (D.) Stapleton 1936–1998 m. Juanita (Lochiel) Stapleton 1939–2013 m. Bonnie Peck 1935–1988
        3. 3. Carl (Wade) Stapleton 1941–2001
    4. 4. Cornie (P) Dean 1898– m. Herman Doss 1900–
      1. 1. Donel Doss 1924–
    5. 5. Mollie (Jane) Dean 1891–1970
    6. 6. Sarah (V) Dean 1894–1988 m. Elihue Doss 1895–1968
  9. 9. Nancy Kirk 1849–1932
  10. 10. Evaline Kirk 1870–1911 m. Charlie Miles 1867–
    1. 1. Emet (C) Miles 1899–1962 m. Maggie Miles 1899–1968
      1. 1. Ina (Mae) Miles 1922–2007
      2. 2. Theodore Miles 1930–1950
      3. 3. Charles (Ray) Miles 1938–2014
      4. 4. Beatrice (Jean) Willis 1924–2007
    2. 2. Leeta (M) Miles 1895–
    3. 3. Mary (A) Miles 1893–
    4. 4. Virginia Miles 1890–1972 m. Hiram Skidmore 1887–1951
  11. 11. Richard (E.) Kirk 1850–1950 m. Rebecca (A) Hughes 1856–1925
    1. 1. Maude Kirk 1881–1953 m. Moses Middleton 1880–1965
      1. 1. Leo Middleton 1920–
    2. 2. Elihu Kirk 1885–1975
    3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin) Kirk 1896–1976
    4. 4. Alexander (Vincent) Kirk 1873–1962 m. Virginia Harber 1883–1977
      1. 1. Coner (W) Kirk 1908–1969
      2. 2. George (Luther) Kirk 1901–1982 m. Georgia (Evelyn) Kirk 1906–1988
        1. 1. Randall (Paul) Kirk 1931–2006
      3. 3. Wright (Cecil) Kirk 1910–1997
    5. 5. Robert (Edward) Kirk 1884–1955 m. Laura (Catherine) Browning 1888–1966
      1. 1. Chester (Dewey) Kirk 1922–1968 m. Retha Kirk 1926–
      2. 2. Haze (Willard) Kirk 1915–1997
      3. 3. Ora (Chaney) Kirk 1912–2005 m. Roscoe Woodard 1908–1961
      4. 4. Roy (Lee) Kirk 1907–1979
      5. 5. Stanley (Roma) Kirk 1919–1990 m. Irene (Daisy) Kirk 1923–1989
        1. 1. Roma (Gene) Kirk 1943–2017
      6. 6. Virgil (Taft) Kirk 1909–1996 m. Stella (Mae) Kirk 1910–2003
        1. 1. R (T) Kirk 1932–1980
      7. 7. Hager Kirk 1916–
    6. 6. Mary (E) Crider 1878–1961
    7. 7. Eliza Farmer 1892–1970
    8. 8. Julia Green 1894–1970
    9. 9. Jasper (N.) Kirk 1875–1948
    10. 10. Manda Kirk 1878–

ALEXANDER KIRK's Timeline

3 Records

1818
16 January 1818
Birth of ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK in Lee County, Virginia
Lee County, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 62
ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK resided here in Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
1889
1889
Age 71
Death of ALEXANDER PRESTON KIRK in Lee County, Virginia
Lee County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 January 1818
    Event Place: Lee County, Virginia
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 213B; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rocky Station, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 213B; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Lee County, Virginia
Find more search results for ALEXANDER KIRK

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE