YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

W. Eli Kirk 1807–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 January 1807

Birth Location: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 25 September 1867

Death Location: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Elisha Kirk

Mother: Mary Dorman

Spouse(s): Mary Maloney

Children(s): Sidney Kirk, Sinai Kirk, Benjamin Kirk, Thomas Kirk, Sarah Kirk, John Kirk, Mahala Kirk, William Kirk, Elizabeth Kirk, Calvin Kirk

In 1807, W. Eli Kirk entered the world in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to Elisha Kirk And Mary Elizabeth Dorman. In 1830, W. Eli Kirk resided in Bedford, Tennessee. In 1836, W. Eli Kirk resided in Bedford, Tennessee, United States. W. Eli Kirk married Mary Magdeline Maloney, and had children including Benjamin Joseph Kirk, Calvin Anderson Kirk, Elizabeth Jane Kirk, John Wesley Kirk, Mahala Francis Kirk, Sarah Ann Kirk, Sidney Edward Kirk, Sinai Kirk, Thomas Carroll Kirk, William Larkin Kirk. W. Eli Kirk passed away in 1867 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for W. Kirk
WK

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

  • In 1807, W. Eli Kirk entered the world in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to Elisha Kirk And Mary Elizabeth Dorman.
  • In 1830, W. Eli Kirk resided in Bedford, Tennessee.
  • In 1836, W. Eli Kirk resided in Bedford, Tennessee, United States.
  • W. Eli Kirk married Mary Magdeline Maloney, and had children including Benjamin Joseph Kirk, Calvin Anderson Kirk, Elizabeth Jane Kirk, John Wesley Kirk, Mahala Francis Kirk, Sarah Ann Kirk, Sidney Edward Kirk, Sinai Kirk, Thomas Carroll Kirk, William Larkin Kirk.
  • W. Eli Kirk passed away in 1867 in Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Kirk
1780–1862
Birth Location: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
EK
Mary Dorman
1786–1850
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
MD

Spouses(s)

Mary Maloney
1806–1875
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
MM

Children(s)

Sidney Kirk
1844–1913
Birth Location: Bedford, Tennessee, United States
SK
Sinai Kirk
1847–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
SK
Benjamin Kirk
1842–1864
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
BK
Thomas Kirk
1838–1862
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
TK
Sarah Kirk
1840–1863
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
SK
John Kirk
1836–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JK
Mahala Kirk
1832–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
MK
William Kirk
1834–1922
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WK
Elizabeth Kirk
1829–1896
Birth Location: Bedford, Tennessee, United States
EK
Calvin Kirk
1831–1918
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
CK

W. Kirk's Ancestors

Self
W. Kirk
1807–1867
Birth Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Elisha Kirk
1780–1862
Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Dorman
1786–1850
Orange, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Kirk
1758–
, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Michael Dorman
1765–1800
Edgecomb, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Gollithan
1766–1822
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Dorman
1742–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Dorman
1706–1771
Mary Disharoon
1708–1776

W. Kirk's Descendants

1.
WK
W. (Eli) Kirk (26 January 1807–25 September 1867) m. Mary (Magdeline) Maloney (29 Aug 1806–6 Aug 1875)
  1. 1. Sidney (Edward) Kirk 1844–1913 m. Martha (Bethenie) Cates 1853–1932
    1. 1. Vernie (B.) Kirk 1893–1975
    2. 2. Morris (B.) Kirk 1893–
    3. 3. Lovie (D.) Kirk 1891–
    4. 4. Martha (D.) Kirk 1877–1937
    5. 5. Sarah (A.) Kirk 1873–
    6. 6. Melissa (A.) Kirk 1871–
  2. 2. Sinai Kirk 1847–
  3. 3. Benjamin (Joseph) Kirk 1842–1864
  4. 4. Thomas (Carroll) Kirk 1838–1862
  5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Kirk 1840–1863
  6. 6. John (Wesley) Kirk 1836–1902 m. Sallie 1834–
    1. 1. Novie Kirk 1860–1956
  7. 7. Mahala (Francis) Kirk 1832–1875 m. John (M.) Stratton 1830–1901
    1. 1. Abijah (P.) Stratton 1873–
    2. 2. Mahala (Francis) Stratton 1872–
    3. 3. Lucinda Stratton 1870–
    4. 4. Mary (S) Stratton 1864–
    5. 5. Charles (K) Stratton 1863–
    6. 6. Robert Stratton 1860–
    7. 7. John (L) Stratton 1858–
  8. 8. William (Larkin) Kirk 1834–1922 m. Mariah (F.) Reeves 1844–1936
    1. 1. Minnie (Rosa) Kirk 1876–1936
    2. 2. Laura (Fannie) Kirk 1878–
    3. 3. James (Bert) Kirk 1881–1936
    4. 4. Lola (Etna) Kirk 1890–1941
    5. 5. Walter (Eli) Kirk 1881–1963
    6. 6. Sarah (E.) Kirk 1863–
    7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin) Kirk 1868–1954 m. Nellie (Grant Mady) (Maxey) 1869–1931
      1. 1. Maud Kirk 1891–1968
      2. 2. Pearl Kirk 1892–1974
      3. 3. Opha (P. Kirk) (Bailey) 1894–1912
  9. 9. Elizabeth (Jane) Kirk 1829–1896
    1. 1. Sidney (C.) Cates 1865–
    2. 2. Joseph (J.) Cates 1862–1929
  10. 10. Calvin (Anderson) Kirk 1831–1918 m. Julia (Ann) Brown 1833–1894
    1. 1. John (Anderson) Kirk 1856–1934 m. Lavenia Logan 1859–1934
      1. 1. Ida (May) Kirk 1879–1963
    2. 2. Mary (Susan) Kirk 1863–1942 m. Robert (A.) Donnell 1831–1904
      1. 1. Victoria (Donnell) Davis 1881–
      2. 2. Thomas (J) Donnell 1879–1934
      3. 3. Clara Donnell 1884–
      4. 4. Lillie Donnell 1886–
    3. 3. Martha (Ann) Kirk 1861–1894
    4. 4. William (Eli) Kirk 1858–1926
    5. 5. Nancy (Elizabeth) Kirk 1854–1907
    6. 6. James (A.) Kirk 1870–1936 m. Ida (Mae) Ragsdale 1873–1930
      1. 1. Lura (V.) Kirk 1890–1919 m. Clay (Alvin Grady) Sr 1885–1968
        1. 1. James (Alvin) Grady 1909–1985 m. Ludie Cotrell 1910–1989
      2. 2. Malcom (Bruce) Kirk 1899–1967
      3. 3. Merz (Anderson) Kirk 1892–1936 m. Dollie (May) Alton 1898–1991
        1. 1. Betty (Ruth) Kirk 1933–2004 m. Joe (H.) Adams 1926–1996
        2. 2. Gay Kirk 1925–1986
        3. 3. Robert (Everett) Kirk 1920–2009 m. Minnie (Lou) Touchstone 1920–
        4. 4. Correne Kirk 1918–2003 m. Iler (Nixon) Touchstone 1912–1974
        5. 5. Clyde (Anderson) Kirk 1915–1959 m. Clara (Ethyl) Storey 1915–1999

W. Kirk's Timeline

9 Records

1807
26 January 1807
Birth of W. Eli Kirk in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 23
W. Eli Kirk resided here in Bedford, Tennessee
Bedford, Tennessee
1836
1836
Age 29
W. Eli Kirk resided here in Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Bedford, Tennessee, United States
1840
1 June 1840
Age 33
W. Eli Kirk resided here in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 43
W. Eli Kirk resided here in District 22, Bedford, Tennessee
District 22, Bedford, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 53
W. Eli Kirk resided here in District 6, Obion, Tennessee, United States
District 6, Obion, Tennessee, United States
1862
1862
Age 55
W. Eli Kirk resided here in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1867
25 September 1867
Age 60
Death of W. Eli Kirk in Obion, Tennessee, United States
Obion, Tennessee, United States
1867
7 Oct 1867
Age 60
W. Eli Kirk - Probate in Obion, Tennessee, USA
Obion, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 January 1807
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 22, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: M432_869; Page: 233; Image: 461.
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: 174; Page: 42.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: 519; Page: 77.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 22, Bedford, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 22, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: M432_869; Page: 233; Image: 461.
    [2] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Bedford, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 September 1867
    Event Place: Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troy, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1867
    Event Place: Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Tennessee County Court (Obion County); Probate Place: Obion, Tennessee
Find more search results for W. 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