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Bertha Kirk 1884–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1884

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 18 Oct 1927

Death Location: Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Joseph Kirk

Mother: Henrietta Richard

Spouse(s): John Jr.

Children(s): Grace Meehan, Elizabeth Johnston, Joseph Meehan, Louise Papaila, John Meehan

In 1884, Bertha Kirk entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph A Kirk And Henrietta L Richard. In 1900, Bertha Kirk resided in Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . In 1904, Bertha Kirk resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Bertha Kirk married John A Meehan Jr, and had children including Elizabeth Meehan Johnston, Grace T Meehan, John Aloysius Meehan, Joseph I Meehan, Louise Meehan Papaila. Bertha Kirk passed away in 1927 in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Bertha Kirk entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph A Kirk And Henrietta L Richard.
  • In 1900, Bertha Kirk resided in Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • In 1904, Bertha Kirk resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Bertha Kirk married John A Meehan Jr, and had children including Elizabeth Meehan Johnston, Grace T Meehan, John Aloysius Meehan, Joseph I Meehan, Louise Meehan Papaila.
  • Bertha Kirk passed away in 1927 in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Kirk
1850–
Birth Location: USA
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Henrietta Richard
1849–1903
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
HR

Spouses(s)

John Jr.
1879–1939
Birth Location: Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
JJ

Children(s)

Grace Meehan
1911–1990
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
GM
Elizabeth Johnston
1905–1980
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
EJ
Joseph Meehan
1906–
Birth Location: Missouri
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Louise Papaila
1915–2004
Birth Location: Phila, Pennsylvania
LP
John Meehan
1910–1910
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
JM

Bertha Kirk's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Kirk
1884–1927
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Joseph A Kirk
1850–
USA
Henrietta (L) Richard
1849–1903
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Kirk's Descendants

1.
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Bertha Kirk (30 Oct 1884–18 Oct 1927) m. John (A Meehan) Jr. (13 Aug 1879–2/27/1939)
  1. 1. Grace (T) Meehan 1911–1990 m. Jack (Neal) Thomas 1915–1987 m. George (Clifford) Bonine –1984
    1. 1. Jack (Neal Thomas) Jr 1943–2010
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Meehan) Johnston 1905–1980
  3. 3. Joseph (I) Meehan 1906–
  4. 4. Louise (Meehan) Papaila 1915–2004
  5. 5. John (Aloysius) Meehan 1910–1910

Bertha Kirk's Timeline

6 Records

1884
30 Oct 1884
Birth of Bertha Kirk in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Bertha Kirk resided here in Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1904
1904
Age 20
Bertha Kirk resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Bertha Kirk resided here in Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Bertha Kirk resided here in Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1927
18 Oct 1927
Age 43
Death of Bertha Kirk in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 090001-093000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1627; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 729
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0557; FHL microfilm: 1241466
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1398; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0525; FHL microfilm: 1375411
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0557; FHL microfilm: 1241466

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1398; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0525; FHL microfilm: 1375411

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1627; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 729

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Delaware, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1918-1935; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: RG2PHH37 1.3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1927
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Oliver H. Bair Funeral Records Indexes, 1920-1980
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 090001-093000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1918-1935; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: RG2PHH37 1.3
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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