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Charles Van Kirk 1862 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 MAY 1862

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 13 DEC 1928

Death Location: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA

Father: John Kirk

Mother: Joanna Beckner

Spouse(s): Melissa Beebe

Children(s): John Vankirk, Alice VanKirk, Ruth VanKirk, Paul VanKirk, Timothy Kirk

The story of Charles Van Kirk began in 1862 in Kentucky, USA. Charles Van Kirk married Melissa Beebe, and had children including John Lanson Vankirk, Alice Nioma May VanKirk, Ruth Marie VanKirk, Paul Edward VanKirk, Timothy Edwin Van Kirk. Charles Van Kirk passed away in 1928 in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Van Kirk began in 1862 in Kentucky, USA.
  • Charles Van Kirk married Melissa Beebe, and had children including John Lanson Vankirk, Alice Nioma May VanKirk, Ruth Marie VanKirk, Paul Edward VanKirk, Timothy Edwin Van Kirk.
  • Charles Van Kirk passed away in 1928 in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Kirk
1822 – 1898
Birth Location: Henry, Kentucky, United States
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Joanna Beckner
1831 – 1897
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Melissa Beebe
1875 – 1939
Birth Location: Newton, Jasper, Indiana, USA
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Children(s)

John Vankirk
1899 – 1980
Birth Location: Monmouth, Warren, Illinois
JV
Alice VanKirk
1902 – 1991
Birth Location: Missouri
AV
Ruth VanKirk
1905 – 1907
Birth Location: –
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Paul VanKirk
1908 – 1978
Birth Location: Illinois
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Timothy Kirk
1911 – 1978
Birth Location: Howard, Elk, Kansas, USA
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Charles Kirk's Ancestors

Self
Charles Kirk
1862 – 1928
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Henry Van Kirk
1822 – 1898
Henry, Kentucky, United States
Joanna (M) Beckner
1831 – 1897
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Matthias (Wilford) Vankirk
1796 – 1846
Henry Co., KY
Elizabeth Wilson
1803 – 1882
Henry, Kentucky, USA
Abraham (L) BECKNER
1799 – 1854
Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth KINKAID
1806 – 1856
Barren, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth
1750 –
Uriah Wilson
1767 – 1852
Mary Newkirk
1778 – 1855
Frederick Beckner
1765 – 1840
Mary Locke
1766 – 1845
Joseph Kincaid
1774 – 1879
Elizabeth Downing
1776 – 1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Wilson
1740 – 1810
Deborah Cassidy
1760 – 1826
Elias Newkirk
1722 – 1800
Sarah Lounsberry
1726 – 1800
Peter Beckner
1738 – 1810
Anna Schultz
1743 – 1783
John KINCAID
1736 – 1801
Elizabeth HAMILTON
1735 – 1813
Benjamin Downing
1730 – 1803
Sarah Gray
1754 – 1828

Charles Kirk's Descendants

1.
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Charles (Van) Kirk (10 MAY 1862 – 13 DEC 1928) m. Melissa Beebe (27 June 1875 – 18 Aug 1939)
  1. 1. John (Lanson) Vankirk (13 NOV 1899 – 24 JUN 1980) m. Lorena (Eleanor) Wilson (March 10, 1903 – 8 Jun 1989)
    1. 1. Ruth (Elinor) VanKirk (24 Apr 1928 – 11 Jan 2008) m. David martin
      1. 1. Bruce Martin (1947 – 1983)
      2. 2. Jill Martin
      3. 3. Gail Martin
      4. 4. Curtis Martin
  2. 2. Alice (Nioma May) VanKirk (21 Jan 1902 – 20 Jun 1991)
  3. 3. Ruth (Marie) VanKirk (4 Oct 1905 – 13 Sept 1907)
  4. 4. Paul (Edward) VanKirk (22 JUL 1908 – 15 NOV 1978) m. Lena (Opal) Shoemake (15 Sep 1913 – 5 Jul 2010)
    1. 1. Rita (C) Vankirk (13 April 1936 – 12 Dec 2017)
      1. 1. Robert (Paul) May (1 May 1956 – )
      2. 2. William (Douglas) May (7 Aug 1957 – ) m. Nancy (V) Moraga (7 Jan 1958 – )
        1. 1. Jeffrey (Ryan) May m. Carole Kennelly
        2. 2. Eric May
        3. 3. Kristy (Marie) May (10 Feb 1978 – ) m. Alfred Rivera
  5. 5. Timothy (Edwin Van) Kirk (24 Feb 1911 – 10 Nov 1978) m. Nellie (Katherine) Robinson (6 Jun 1911 – 1 Sep 1975)
    1. 1. Martha (Sue Van) Kirk (16 Sep 1943 – ) m. Robert (W.) Brunelle
      1. 1. Robert (Steven) Brunelle (5 Nov 1964 – )
        1. 1. Micheal Allen
      2. 2. Dorena (Sue) Brunelle (13 Jul 1966 – 12 Sep 2007)
        1. 1. Amber Wolfling
        2. 2. Conrad Wolfling
      3. 3. Jeffrey (W) Brunelle (6 Dec 1967 – 3 Mar 2024)
    2. 2. Sharon (Linda Van) Kirk (1 Dec 1945 – )
      1. 1. Jared (Benjamin Van) Kirk (7 Feb 1978 – )
        1. 1. Cecily (Van) Kirk
        2. 2. Laurel (Van) Kirk
    3. 3. Pricilla (Mae Van) Kirk (abt 1947 – ) m. Gary (D) Farris
      1. 1. Jason (Douglas) Farris (15 Oct 1970 – ) m. Erin (Dell) Slechta
        1. 1. Cooper Farris
      2. 2. Lucas Farris
    4. 4. Nancy (Colleen Van) Kirk (3 Oct 1949 – ) m. Ray (Eugene) Mars (2 Nov 1948 – )
      1. 1. Heather (Colleen) Mars (02 May 1970 – ) m. James (Joseph) Votava (16 Nov 1961 – ) m. David
        1. 1. Joseph (James) Votava
        2. 2. Chelsie (Colleen) Mars (Feb 1988 – )
      2. 2. Meredith (Rae) Mars (29 Apr 1971 – ) m. Robert (Eugene) Eckard (14 Sep 1983 – )
        1. 1. Mason (James) Eckard (29 Dec 2004 – )
        2. 2. Timothy (Dayne) Eckard (03 Apr 2006 – )
      3. 3. Zachary (Brandon) Mars (23 Feb 1974 – )
        1. 1. Madison (Renee) Mars (6 Nov – )

Charles Kirk's Timeline

9 Records

1862
10 May 1862
Birth of Charles Van Kirk in Swan, Warren, Illinois, USA
Swan, Warren, Illinois, USA
1862
10 MAY 1862
Birth of Charles Van Kirk in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1896
23 Feb 1896
Age 34
Charles Van Kirk was married in Howard
Howard
1900
1900
Age 38
Charles Van Kirk resided here in Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, USA
Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Charles Van Kirk resided here in Swan, Warren, Illinois, USA
Swan, Warren, Illinois, USA
1919
1919
Age 57
Charles Van Kirk resided here in Wichita, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Charles Van Kirk resided here in Wichita Ward 4, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita Ward 4, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 63
Charles Van Kirk resided here in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1928
13 DEC 1928
Age 66
Death of Charles Van Kirk in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1862
    Event Place: Swan, Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_138; Line: 32
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wichita Ward 4, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: T625_550; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 193
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monmouth, Warren, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240350
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swan, Warren, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1374345
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 MAY 1862
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Howard
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941, Howard County Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1844 - 1920 Inc. Volume I, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: C- 7; Page: 467
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monmouth, Warren, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240350

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monmouth, Warren, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240350

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Swan, Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swan, Warren, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wichita Ward 4, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wichita Ward 4, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: T625_550; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 193

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_138; Line: 32

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 DEC 1928
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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