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W. R. Kirby 1813–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1813

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 18 Jun 1890

Death Location: Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Joseph Kerby

Mother: Hannah Jones

Spouse(s): Sarah Absher

Children(s): James Kirby, Mary Kirby, Milas Kirby, Sidney Kirby, Thirza Kirby, Calvin Kirby, Sarah Kirby, Mary Kirby, Avery Kirby, William Kirby

In 1813, W. R. Kirby entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joseph Kerby And Hannah Jones. W. R. Kirby married Sarah Mary Absher, and had children including Avery Paul Kirby, Calvin J Kirby, James Jay Smith Kirby, Mary Jane Kirby, Mary Kirby, Milas Kirby, Sarah Kirby, Sidney Kirby, Thirza Kirby, William Nelson Kirby. W. R. Kirby passed away in 1890 in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1813, W. R. Kirby entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joseph Kerby And Hannah Jones.
  • W. R. Kirby married Sarah Mary Absher, and had children including Avery Paul Kirby, Calvin J Kirby, James Jay Smith Kirby, Mary Jane Kirby, Mary Kirby, Milas Kirby, Sarah Kirby, Sidney Kirby, Thirza Kirby, William Nelson Kirby.
  • W. R. Kirby passed away in 1890 in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Kerby
1780–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Hannah Jones
1788–
Birth Location: –
HJ

Spouses(s)

Sarah Absher
1806–1888
Birth Location: , , North Carolina, USA
SA

Children(s)

James Kirby
1833–1910
Birth Location: Caldwell Co. NC (Kings Creek)
JK
Mary Kirby
1861–1952
Birth Location: –
MK
Milas Kirby
1849–1883
Birth Location: North Carolina
MK
Sidney Kirby
1846–1860
Birth Location: , Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
SK
Thirza Kirby
1831–
Birth Location: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
TK
Calvin Kirby
1838–1922
Birth Location: Caldwell Co. NC
CK
Sarah Kirby
1836–1870
Birth Location: Kings Creek, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
SK
Mary Kirby
1828–1870
Birth Location: Caldwell Co. NC (Kings Creek)
MK
Avery Kirby
1837–1906
Birth Location: North Carolina
AK
William Kirby
1841–1930
Birth Location: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
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W. Kirby's Ancestors

Self
W. Kirby
1813–1890
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Joseph Kerby
1780–
North Carolina, United States
Hannah Jones
1788–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

W. Kirby's Descendants

1.
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W. (R.) Kirby (Abt. 1813–18 Jun 1890) m. Sarah (Mary) Absher (1806–12 Nov 1888)
  1. 1. James (Jay Smith) Kirby 1833–1910
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Kirby 1861–1952
  3. 3. Milas Kirby 1849–1883
  4. 4. Sidney Kirby 1846–1860
  5. 5. Thirza Kirby 1831– m. Enoch Beach 1829–1864
    1. 1. Isaac Beach 1859–
    2. 2. Benjamin (F) Beach 1858–1919
    3. 3. Roxy (Ann) Beach 1856–1932
    4. 4. William (R) Beach 1853–1906
    5. 5. Myra (E) Beach 1851–1935
  6. 6. Calvin (J) Kirby 1838–1922 m. Sally (Elvira) Porch 1839–1904
    1. 1. Lee Kirby 1882–
    2. 2. Rufus Kirby 1879–1939
    3. 3. Cynthia (Jane) Kirby 1876–1957
    4. 4. Cinda Kirby 1876–
    5. 5. Sarah (G) Kirby 1865–
    6. 6. Mary (E) Kirby 1865–
    7. 7. Thirza (Cisily) Kirby 1863–1943
    8. 8. Nelson Kirby 1861–1919
    9. 9. Miles Kirby 1868–1948 m. Emma (F) Austin 1875–1942
      1. 1. Calvin (Porter) Kirby 1910–1964
      2. 2. Weaver (Eugene) Kirby 1896–1961
      3. 3. Mary (Etta) Kirby 1893–
      4. 4. Mary Kirby 1910–1985
      5. 5. Catherine Kirby 1910–
      6. 6. Lola Kirby 1906–
      7. 7. Ella (Y) Kirby 1907–1968
      8. 8. William (Nelson) Kirby 1902–1941
      9. 9. James (Nelson) Kirby 1900–1919
  7. 7. Sarah Kirby 1836–1870 m. Elihu Beach 1826–1886
    1. 1. Linville (J) Beach 1859–
    2. 2. Thomas Beach 1856–
    3. 3. Sidney Beach 1854–
    4. 4. Burton Beach 1852–
    5. 5. Elvira (M) Beach 1858–
    6. 6. Mary (E) Beach 1855–
  8. 8. Mary Kirby 1828–1870 m. Alexander (James) Holden 1821–
    1. 1. Walter (Theodore) Holden 1891–1966
    2. 2. Dock (Alfred) Holden 1889–1970
    3. 3. Widby (Marion) Holden 1888–1967
  9. 9. Avery (Paul) Kirby 1837–1906 m. Margaret (Emma) Tilly 1841–1918 m. Pernetta (Nettie) Foster 1854–
    1. 1. Raleigh (Ann) Kirby 1874–1937
    2. 2. Mallie (Vernon) Kirby 1886–1960
    3. 3. Effie (Myrtle) Kirby 1884–
    4. 4. Rose (Etta) Kirby 1882–
    5. 5. Sarah (Margaret) Kirby 1877–
    6. 6. Mary (Estella) Kirby 1872–1947
    7. 7. Milas (Clayton) Kirby 1869–
    8. 8. Elmina (Jeanette) Kirby 1880–1972
    9. 9. Ann Kirby 1874–
    10. 10. George (Franklin) Kirby 1867–1969
    11. 11. James Kirby 1863–1908
    12. 12. William (Mason) Kirby 1857–1940
  10. 10. William (Nelson) Kirby 1841–1930 m. Julia (S) Kirby 1852–1936
    1. 1. Child Kirby –1900
    2. 2. Callie (Geneth) Kirby 1879–1884
    3. 3. Lucy (Ann) Kirby 1895–1986
    4. 4. Columbus (Holloway "Holly") Kirby 1889–1967
    5. 5. Mack (G) Kirby 1887–1888
    6. 6. Mary (Etta) Kirby 1884–1976
    7. 7. Salem (Hartwell) Kirby 1882–1965
    8. 8. George (Wesman) Kirby 1877–1961
    9. 9. William (Weaver) Kirby 1892–1983 m. Minnie (Belle) Keller 1896–1991
      1. 1. John (Amon) Kirby 1914–1952

W. Kirby's Timeline

27 Records

1806
1806
Birth of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1806
1806
Birth of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
1806
1806
Birth of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
1806
1806
Birth of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1806
1806
Birth of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1812
1812
Birth of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
1812
Abt. 1812
Birth of W. R. Kirby in , , NC, USA
, , NC, USA
1812
Abt. 1812
Birth of W. R. Kirby in , , NC, USA
, , NC, USA
1813
Abt. 1813
Birth of W. R. Kirby in North Carolina
North Carolina
1813
Abt. 1813
Birth of W. R. Kirby in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 27
W. R. Kirby resided here in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Burke, North Carolina, United States
1840
01 Jun 1840
Age 27
W. R. Kirby resided here in North Catawba River, Burke, North Carolina, USA
North Catawba River, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
W. R. Kirby resided here in Little River, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
Little River, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
W. R. Kirby resided here in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina
Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 47
W. R. Kirby resided here in Lenoir, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
Lenoir, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
W. R. Kirby resided here in Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina
Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 47
W. R. Kirby resided here in Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 67
W. R. Kirby resided here in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Caldwell Co. NC
Caldwell Co. NC
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Caldwell Co. NC
Caldwell Co. NC
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1890
18 Jun 1890
Age 77
Death of W. R. Kirby in Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 87
W. R. Kirby resided here in Salt Creek Township (west half), Jackson, Indiana
Salt Creek Township (west half), Jackson, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1812
    Event Place: , , NC, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1813
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1812
    Event Place: , , NC, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1813
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1840
    Event Place: North Catawba River, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Little River, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lenoir, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Salt Creek Township (west half), Jackson, Indiana
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Caldwell Co. NC
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Caldwell Co. NC
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell Co, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kings Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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