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CHRONOLOGY

  1693 Jan 3, Danl. Akehurst entered 15 rights: Danl. Akehurst, Jno. Hawkins, and wife Saml. Moore, Rich. Clarke, Rich. Care, Jer. Harmon, Geo. Moore, Alex. Goden, Anne Quinton, Tho. Kirke, Jane a negroe, Wm. Guy, Mary Akehurst, a negroe named Jack. Certified 3 Jan 1693.
  1693 Feb 6, Albemarle, Daniel Akehurst esqr., 500 a., for transportation of 10 persons, 6 Feb 1693. The persons names viz. John Hawkins, and his wife, Saml. More, Rich. Clerk, Rich. Car, Jerem. Harmon, George More, Alex. Goden, Anne Quinton, Tho. Kirke. Assignment by Daniel Akehurst to Robt. Wilson, 16 Feb. 1693/4. Assignment by Robert Wilson of all rights but Tho. Kirke "unto my son Isaak Wilson," 16 Feb. 1693/4. "Upon further consideration I doe assigne the right of Tho. Kirke alsoe. Robert Wilson.
  1694, Thomas Kirk is listed as a tax payer in Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
  1694, Apr 20 Pasquotank Precinct, N.C. Tho. Kirke proved 6 rights: Wm. Rawlison, Eliz. Rawlison, Wm. Rawlison Jr. and Eliz. Dunston. Certified 20 Apr 1694. Warrant given 11 July.
  1694 May 22, Albemarle. ss. Isaac Wilson, planter, 490 a., Perquimans Precinct, for transportation of 10 persons, 22 May 1694. The persons imported are John Hawkins, and his Wife, Saml. More, Rich. Clerk, Rich. Car, Jer. Harmon, Geo. More, Alex Goden, Ane Quinton, Tho. Kirke.
  1694, p. 95 North Carolina Headrights: A list of names 1663-1744. Warrant (300 a.) to Thos. Kirke, 11 July 1694. Survey (300 a.) 28 July 1698. "On the back of the platt of the above Land is indorsed (sic) as followeth." Assignment by Thos. Kirke and wife Sarah to Henry Pendleton, 20 July 1700. Persons Imported are Thos. Kirke and Eliza his wife each twice imported. Eliza Kirke, Ann Kirke
  1714, Sep 4th, Patent Book 8, 3092 pg 224: Pasquotank Precinct. Stephen Scott 230 acres joining Thomas Kirk, the sd. Scott, James Gadd, and Brown. Witnesses: Chas. Eden, Thos. Boyd, Wm. Reed, N. Chevin, C. Gale, F. Foster.
1716, October 9th, Patent Book 8, 2698 pg 114: John Kirk 184 acres on ye Sandy banks at Chicconamack, joining William Land and a Marsh. Witnesses: Charles Eden, N. Chevin, C. Gale, Fra. Foster, T. Knight.
1717 Ann Kirk (daughter of Christopher Kirk and Ann Kirk of Lancaster) marries William Nash IV (the 4th) of Christ Church Parish in Lancaster County Virginia on 10 Feb 1717.
  1717 Thomas Kirk listed as a Tax Payer in (Chow) Chowan County, North Carolina.
    1725 Jan 19 Bertie County, Dennis McClendon with wife Margaret, sons John and Dennis, daughters Mary and Elizabeth.
1728-1735 Pasquotank Precinct, Thomas Kirk lived on NewBegun Creek. NewBegun Creek is located on the West side of the Pasquotank River opposite Shiloh in present day Camden County.
    1728 Feb 8, Perquimans Precinct, Deborah McClendon with son Richard Wheedbee and grandson Joseph Sutton
    1733 Nov 23, Pasquotank Precinct, Brothers, John to his son Joseph 200 acres of land known as the Kirk's Plantation.
    1736 June 3rd, Perquiman's Precinct. Elizabeth Kirk of London listed as a legatee of George Phenney
    1745, January 8, John Kirk born in Ireland, travels to the New Colonies and becomes a private in North Carolina. He marries Sarah Steele and dies in the year 15 June 1818 in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
 

1747 Sep 7: Augusta County, Virginia<I>To All Head Boroughs and Constables Within His Majesty's Colony and Dominion to Whom These Presents Shall Come:</I> Whereas, Robert Bratton and James Kirk, inhabitants of ye Calf Pasture, have this day, being the 7th of this instant, September, made oath before me, one of his Majesty's Justices of ye Peace for Augusta County, that they were last night robbed of two black horses and a sorrel mare having a star and snip and a yearling colt with her, one orange-colored sitting gown, a pale china gown, one striped blue and white cotton gown, one single petticoat, one light-colored broadcloth coat, two beaver hats, one black velvet cap, one old hunting saddle, one woman's saddle of buckskin, one blue jacket of home-made cloth, one hat of Bermuda platt with a red ribbon band, shifts, shirts, table linen, sheets, women's head cloths, four pairs of men's shoes, three pairs of women's shoes, two bridles and a halter, a curb and a snaffle, a rifle gun (double tricked), and a plaid gown. The servant man is well set, with black curled hair, pockfretted, having a scar on ye right side of his face, to a scar on his jaw blade. The woman is tall, has curled hair and is pockfretted. Both of them native Irish. Whoever secures said servants, so as that they shall be brought to their master, shall have six pistoles for a reward and reasonable charges besides, paid by Robert Bratton and James Kirk. Therefore, in his Majesty's name, I charge and command you and every (one) of you in your several precincts to search diligently for ye said persons, by whom the said robbery was committed, and to make hue and cry after them from town to town and from county to county, as well by horsemen as footmen, and if you find them, that then you apprehend and bring them before a Justice of ye Peace of ye County where they shall be taken, to be dealt with as ye law directs. Given under my hand and seal ye 7th of September, 1747. WILL JAMESON.

  1755 George Kirk and Joseph Kirk are both listed as tax payers in Granville County, North Carolina.
    1758 George Kirk listed as a tax payer in Granville County, N.C.
    1760, August, The jury appointed the following individuals to lay out a road from near Robert Patterson's to Colling's Ford on the Haw River to Hoge's Ford on Deep River, thence down Cape Fear to the county line. John Brantley, Richard Braswell, Moses Ginn, Joseph Kirk, Charles Clanton, William Petty Sr., James Crawford, Thomas Tucker, Joseph Brantley, Nicholas Copeland, Hercules Henderson, and John Stewart. John Brantley was named to oversee the lower part of the new road.
  1764 Augusta County, Virginia: James Bell, John Beard and Alexander Kirk made proof on 1779 Nov 16, by Alexr. McClenachan of their services as soldiers in an Independent Corps an the expedition under Colonel Boquet in 1764.
    1764 Lewis Kirk listed in Halifax County, N.C.
    1764, February, William Braswell was licensed to keep a tavern at his home. Bonded by William Meabane, and John Kirk.
    1764, August, The crew appointed to open and repair the road from Hodge's Ford to Copeland's Island on Haw River: William Riddle, Thomas Holden, James Holden, Richard Kirk, Richard Hedron, Cary Mentor, William Bramblet, George Wooton, James Brantley, John Shepherd, Benjamin Braswell.
    1764, August, Joseph Kirk to William Braswell for 375 acres, recorded.
  1765 April 15, Augusta County Courthouse, Virginia: Claim submitted by James Kirk, provisions
  1766, George Kirk listed as a tax payer in Bute County, North Carolina.
    1767, May, Joseph Kirk and Valentine Braswell Junior, 375 acres to Saxton, proved by Abner Hill.
  1767 November 19, Augusta County, Virginia Witnesses: James Callison, John Kirk, James Clark.
  1771, George Kirk and Lewis Kirk listed as a tax payer in Bute County, N.C.
  1771, George Kirk and Lewis Kirk listed as tax payers in FWV County, North Carolina.
    1773, Sep 27, Georgia Commissrs for Amt. of Sundry Allotments of the Ceded Lands 1773 Sept. 27th, Eliza Kerk, 250 Do at 5 pr. 100 acres Do 12.10
    1774, November 7, Chatham County North Carolina Book A, page 443, John Minter and his wife Elizabeth of Chatham County to Abraham Womack of Chatham County 120 acres for 100 lbs. North side of Deep River about six miles the fork up the river to said creek granted unto Thomas Armstrong 20 April 1745 signed by John Minter, Elizabeth Minter, witnesses: James Brantly, Thomas Brantley, Benjamin Brantley.
    1774, September 2nd, Bute County, N.C. Deed Book 5, page 118, Stephen Kirk wit. deed of Samuel Jones and Mary his wife of Bute County, N.C. to Thomas Richardson of Dinwiddie County, VA. £100 of Va. money for 200 ac. in Mecklenburg County, VA. on county line and reedy branch. Reg 12 March 1777.
  1775 January 17, Augusta County, Virginia: Court of Claims: Of Andrew Hamilton, for diets for Militia; of Robert McClintock; of John Finley; of James Kirk, claims of the Militia
  1775, March 3rd, Montgomery County, N.C. Joel McClendon Land Grant #3815 Lane's Creek.
    1776 April 4th, Mary Anne Kirk marries Captain William Samson in Effingham County, Georgia
    1777 February 7th, Warren County, N.C. records, Bute County, N.C. Deed Book 6 page 165, Stephen Kirk witnessed and proved deed dated 7 Feb 1777, William Fox et al of Bute and Brunswick Counties, VA. to Edward David, 100 ac. in Bute...Smith's Cr.....Little ready Branch to county line. Aug ct. 1777.
    1777 February 17th, Bute County, N.C. Deed Book 6, page 165, William Hancel to John King Rosser and Stephen Kirk of Bute County, N.C. to secure deed, £40 Va. money, mortgage on 120 ac. on little ready branch. May ct. 1777
  1778, Nov 12th, Anson County, North Carolina: George Kirk enters 100 acres on Durkins Creek border: below Sanders, "towards" county line and Steed.
  1779, Jan 5th, Anson County, North Carolina: Joel McClendon enters 100 acres on N fork of McCains creek near mouth of a small branch about 0.25 miles above Andrew Parker's place.
    1779, Feb 11, Halifax County, N.C., Christian Sullivant 20 acres border: Isaac Kirk, John Sullivant pd. 1.6 pds Warrant issued 1779, Mar 4.
    1779 May 21, Montgomery County, N.C. Joel McClendon enters 400 acres border: Little R. and near William Spencer's line. Includes two improvements: One of them called Crode's improvement.
    1779, July 1, Land Grant in Chatham County North Carolina to Abraham Womack Book B page 273 #56 consideration of sum of 50 shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our treasury by Abraham Womack do grant unto Abraham Womack tract of land containing 200 acres in Chatham County being an improvement on said Prong First Day of July in 3rd Year of Independence 1779 by his Excellency's Consideration, J. Glasgow Sec. Reg. 13 Mar 1780.
  1779 Oct 12, Montgomery County, N.C. Joel McClendon enters 400 acres on Uhary River. Border: Collen's corner, George Kirk, Upper Line of the second corner if vacant, the county line and the river. Includes Walter Garrot's improvement.
  1779 Oct 21, Montgomery County, N.C. George Kirk enters 60 acres between his new entry and the county line.
  1779 Nov 16, Augusta County, Virginia: James Bell, John Beard and Alexander Kirk made proof by Alexr. McClenachan of their services as soldiers in an Independent Corps an the expedition under Colonel Boquet in 1764.
  1779 Dec 7, Montgomery County, N.C. George Kirk enters 100 acres on both sides of Uharry River. Border: John Morris, Hurley and William Lacy.
  1779 Dec 7, Montgomery County, N.C. George Kirk enters 100 acres. Border: his own land where he lives and Joseph Benton.
  1780, May 4, Montgomery County, N.C. Joel McClendon and James McDonald enter 400 acres on Old Gunsmith's road. Border: Reaves, includes small improvement on Glady Fork.
   

1779-1787 Stephen Kirk on Tax Rolls in Orange County, N.C.

1779 Stephen Kirk Orange District £4110
(Isaac Kirk and Lewis Kirk also on list)


1780 Stephen Kirk Orange District £6750, page 46 folio 334
(Isaac Kirk and Lewis Kirk also on list)


1781 Stephen Kirk Caswell District, 6 black tythes, 2 horses, 12 cows, 640 acres lkp 61, folio 361
(Isaac Kirk and Lewis Kirk also on list)

  1781 August 21, Augusta County, Virginia: John Hogshead appointed road surveyor, vice John Kirk.
  1782, George Kirk listed as a tax payer in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
    1782 Orange County, N.C. tax list, Caswell District, page 23, folio 464b. Stephen Kirk 6 black tythes, 4 horses, 11 cattle, 740 ac., 555 value (Isaac Kirk and Lewis Kirk also on list)
  1782 March Augusta County, Virginia: Robert Kirk vs. Robert McKetrick.--Slander. Plaintiff was promised an Ensigncy in Continental Army if he raised a sufficient number of men, which he did, but defendant tried to prevent him and said he was a coward and a liar in 177_.
  1783, Isaac Kirk listed as a tax payer in Halifax County, North Carolina.
    1783, Orange County N.C. Inferior Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, page 32, folio 180, bill of sale from Stephen Kirk to Jesse Kirk, proved by Lewis Kirk.
    1783, February, Chatham County North Carolina Deed Book C page 463 Abraham Womack, Pittsboro, Chatham County NC tract of land on North Prong of Lick Creek the waters of Cape Fear. Feb. Anno Domini 1785, Abraham Womack (seal) Witnesses: James Brantley, James Burns, Chatham Co. Feb session 1785.
  1783 August 20, Augusta County, Virginia: John Kirk, vice Robert Anderson, resigned, is appointed Captain, and David Finley, vice John Young, and William Edmonston, Ensigns.
  1783 September 16, Augusta County, Virginia: David Findley recommended and qualified Lieutenant in Captain Kirk's Company.
    1783, October 22nd, Orange County, N.C. Deed Book A, page 301, deed of gift, Stephen Kirk to his son Jesse Kirk, two negroes.
    1783, October 22nd, Orange County, N.C. Deed Book A, page 301, deed of gift, Stephen Kirk to his son Thomas Kirk, one negro girl, wit. Wm. Kirk, Lewis Kirk.
    1783, Nov 20, Halifax County, N.C. John Sullivant 40 acres border: Isaac Kirk, James Stephens decd., Richard Cairtaphen, John Saxon and East side of Rocky Swamp.
    1784 August, Orange County N.C. inferior court of pleas and qtr. sessions page 5, folio 243, Jury Sworn, Stephen Kirk. Jury Impannelled. Stephen Kirk.
    1784, December 10 Chatham County North Carolina Deed Book C page 480, Abraham Womack and Juday Womack of Chatham County to John Ramsey 120 acres land North side of Deep River eastward to creek being part of land granted to Thomas Armstrong containing 120 acres. Signed Abraham Womack, Juday Womack. Witnesses: Benjamin Brantley.
  1784 May 13, Pursuant to a warrant to me directed by Samuel Griswell surveyor for Wilkes County dated the 6th day of May 1784, I have admeasured land laid out to John Kirk two hundred and fifty acres of land on a branch of South Ogeechee in the county aforesaid bounded toward the N.W. by Michael Harvey's land and toward the N.E. by the Brantley land, toward S.E. by Joseph Kirk's land, and toward S.W. by Vacant land having such shape, form, marks and boundaries as are deliniated in the above platt. Certified the 13th day of May, 1784. Henry Graybill
    1785 May, Orange County N.C. inferior court of pleas and qtr. sessions page 5, folio 243, Jury Sworn, Stephen Kirk. Jury Impannelled. Stephen Kirk.
1785 Head Right Land Warrant issued to Caleb Kirk for 250 acres in Wilkes County, Georgia. Grant Book GGG page 203.
  1785 Head Right Land Warrants issued to John Kirk for 200 acres in Washington County, Georgia
1785 Head Right Land Warrants issued to Joseph Kirk for 200 acres in Wilkes County, Georgia. Grant Book I I I page 26.
  1785, October 5, Head Right Land Warrants issued to Joseph Kirk for 200 acres in Hancock County, Georgia on the waters of Little Ogeechee.
    1785 November, Orange County N.C. inferior court of pleas and qtr. sessions page 13, folio 2591, hands to work on road, Stephen Kirk
    1785 Orange County, N.C. tax list, Caswell District. Stephen Kirk, 1 white tythe, 3 black tythes, 940 ac. (Also Isaac and Lewis Kirk)
    1785 November, Orange County N.C. inferior court of pleas and qtr. sessions page 16, folio 265 12, Jury Sworn, S. Kirk
  1785 James Kirk of Scriven County marries Ann Ansley.
    1786 Jan 25, at Kinston, Governor Richard Caswell to the Secretary of State (SS): Suspended a grant to James Herndon due to a complaint of Simon Terrell in behalf of his brother James Nimrod Terrell; 400 acres Chatham County on the branches of Dry Creek, the waters of Haw River and borders George Kirk's line.
  1786-1756 Stephen Kirk and James Kirk included in the index to letters, petitions, etc. of the Telamon Cuyler Collection of Special Collections, University of Georgia Libraries containing some 50,000 loose original government records from 1733 to 1866.
  1786 Augusta County Virginia court records, Claim submitted for Alexr. Kirk for 2 days driving cattle
    1786, January 1, Abraham Womack moves from Chatham County, North Carolina to Hancock County Georgia, thence to Jones County Georgia until his death in Monroe County Georgia.
    1786 Mar 16, Halifax County, N.C. Isaac Kirk 25 acres border: Robert Cavetaphin, Jesse Reed, Sarah Pritchett. pd. 2.10 pds 10.6 shillings. Warrant Issued 1786, Jun 20.
1786 Head Right Land Warrant issued to Jno. Kirk, for 250 acres in Wilkes County, Georgia. Grant Book KKK page 289.
    1786 November, Orange County N.C. inferior court of pleas and qtr. sessions, page 42, folio 317, Summoned as juror Stephen Kirk
    1787 Orange County, N.C. tax list, Caswell District, Stephen Kirk, 1 white tythe, 2 black tythes, 640 ac. (Also Isaac Kirk and Lewis Kirk)
1787, August 6 Bounty and Head Right Grant issued to John Kirk adjoining lands of Thomas Hill and Brantley in Washington County, GA.
1788, July 7, Bounty and Head Right Grant issued to Joel McClendon adjoining lands of Burney and Vacant. Additional lands adjoining McCormack and Baker
  1788, Feb 3, Arthur Smith to Joel McClendon, both of Wilkes Co., for £120, 100 acres, Fishing Creek, adj. S.E. by Fishing Creek and O'neill, other sides vacant, granted to Nicholl Smith, 25 Mar. 1785. Signed Arthur Smith. Wit: John O'Neil, Starling Jinkins, S. Kirk. Proved by Stephen Kirk, 25 Oct. 1788, H. Mounger, J.P. Regd. 30 June 1789.
  1788, Feb 23, Arthur Smith to Joel McClendon, both of Wilkes County, for £75, 100 acres, both sides Fishing Creek, adj N. by Westbrook and Oneil, SW by Smith and Perkins, granted to Smith, 17 Jan 1787. Signed Arthur Smith. Wit: Starling Ginkins, John Oneil, S. Kirk. Proved 20 Oct 1788. H. Mounger J.P. Regd. 30 Jun 1789.
  1788, Mar 12, John Todd and Arthur Smith, to Joel McClendon, all of Wilkes Co., for £50, 23 acres, adj. bank of Fishing Creek, with upper line of a tract granted to Nicholas Smith, to upper corner of said tract to where James Gray now lives, through said Gray's land, part of tract granted to said John Todd, line agreed to by James Gray and John Todd, beg. on North bank of Fishing Creek. Signed John Tod, Arthur Smith. Wit: S. Kirk, Benjamin McClendon. Proved by Stephen Kirk, 25 Oct. 1788, H. Mounger, J.P. Regd. 2 July 1789.
  1788, Apr 10, William Womack Nunnelee and Ann, his wife to Elizabeth Nunnelee, for £50, both sides McGary's Creek, 250 acres adj. E. by Walter Nunnelee, S.W. by Thomas Burton. N.W. by W. Richardson, land bought from Moss. Signed William Wommack Nunnelee, Ann (X) Nunnelee. Wit: William Walker, A. Colson, James Tait, J.P.
  1788, Oct 2, Inventory of the estate of Abner Hill dec'd. Signed John Kirk, Stephen Darden, and William Curton. Recorded in Book DD, fo. 159.
  1789 April 22, Augusta County, Virginia: Robert Kirk recommended Captain of a troop of Cavalry in First Regiment; William Forbes as Lieutenant, and John McDowell as Cornet; Oliver McCoy, as Captain of troop of Cavalry in Second Regiment, and John Berry as Lieutenant.
  1790 Tax Returns, Captain Callier's District, No. 103 John Kirk, Washington County, for 700 acres and 8 slaves.
1st: None, 2nd: 450, 3rd: 250; SL: 8
1790, July 5, Bounty and Head Right Grant issued to Lewis McClendon adjoining lands of Dickson and Jones.
 

1790 Census, York County South Carolina, Camden District. Stephen Kirk household consists of one person over 16 years of age, 4 persons total. 1 over the age of 16, 3 under the age of 16, 3 persons identified as female and 2 slaves.
Source: Reel No. M637-11, Sheet #198, Page 198 Column Right.

  1791 January 18, Augusta County, Virgina: William Moffet and John Kirk are appointed guardians of James and George Kirk, orphans of James Kirk.
  1791 June 21, Augusta County, Virginia: James Kirk, orphan of James Kirk, aged 18 years, appears and consents to serve William Abney as an apprentice until seven months after he is of age.
  1791 Sep 6, Anson County, North Carolina: George Kirk enters 640 acres on both sides of Uharry River: border Morris' E. line, "round" his own line, and perhaps Cotton and Hattum.
  1792, Feb 7, Abraham Wommack serves as an attorney representing Richard Smith in a land dispute. Petition of ejectment by Richard Smith and Micajah Williamson against Daniel Parker and William Stiles. Land involved is 300 acres on Harding Creek. Peter Carnes atty.
Order for ejectment in Richard Smith (Abraham Wommack) vs. William Stiles (Peter Clima), Signed H. Mounger, CWC.
  1793, Feb 20, Abraham Womack and Martha, his wife, of Green Co., GA. to Mansel Womack of Wilkes Co., GA., for £100, 150 acres in Wilkes Co,. adj. McFarland, Dismick, where Mansel Womack now lives. Signed Abraham Womack, Martha (x) Womack. Wit: Hiram Howard, Jno. Bush, J.P. Regd. 27 May 1794.
  1793, Feb 20, Abraham Womack and Martha, his wife, of Green Co., GA. to James Harris McFarland of Wilkes Co., GA., for £100, 150 acres in Wilkes Co., adj. Mansel Womack, Hammock, Rice, along dividing line between McFarling (sp?) & Mansel Womack, where said McFarling (sp?) now lives. Signed Abraham Womack, Martha (x) Womack. Wit: Hiram Howard, Jno. Bush, J.P. Regd 27 May 1794.
    1794 Stephen Kirk, John Kirk and Joseph Kirk on Tax Digest 1789-1799, Hancock County, GA. Hancock County formed from Washington and Greene counties, county seat Sparta.
    1794, January 2nd; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 196: "Nathan Barnett of Wilkes County to Joel McLendon of Hancock County for the sum of one hundred pounds for a tract of land containing one hundred eighty seven and a half acres in Hancock County, formerly Greene County, on both sides of Fort Creek, being part of tract of land granted to Benjamin McCormick and conveyed from him to John Benford and from him to Nathan Barrett.  Grant was signed 28th December 1784.  Wit: Stephen Kirk and John Marlin.
    1794, January 2nd; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 197: "Nathan Barnett of Wilkes County to Stephen Kirk of Hancock County for the sum of fifty pounds sterling for a tract of land containing one hundred acres on Fort Creek being part of a tract of land granted to Benjamin McCormick and conveyed from him to John Benford and from him to Nathan Barnett, which grant was signed 28th December 1784.  Land bordering the mouth of Rocky Branch.  Wit: Joel McClendon and John Marlin.
    1794, February 26; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 192: "Joel McClendon, Esqr. had his mark recorded on the same day which is as follows, viz. and under(illegible) in each ear and a hole in the right.
    1794, Mar 7; Alford James and wife Luraner folio 120 - of Greene County, to William Head of Elbert County, 400 acres orig grant 1786 to said Alford. Abraham Womack, J.P.
  1794, Mar 14, Christopher Binns of Warren Co. GA. to Churchwell Blackley (Blakey) of Hancock Co, GA. for £75, 250 acres in Wilkes Co. adj. E. by Wm. Cunningham, all other sides vacant. Signed Chr. Binns. Wit: Abraham Womack, J.P., David Womack. Regd. 14 July 1794.
    1794, October 7th; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 62:  William Thompson to Isaac Kirk for the sum of two hundred pounds for a tract of land in Hancock County on the waters of Beaverdam, containing three hundred acres adjoining lands of Sanders Walker and all other sides by lands vacant, originally granted to Sarah Fugate:  Wit: William Cu(illegible), James (illegible) and James (illegible).  Reg: 18th January 1799.
    1794, December 18; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 179: John Lowry of Granville, South Carolina to Francis Lewis of Hancock County for the sum of five hundred dollars for a tract of land containing two hundred acres, originally granted to Joseph Kirk on 5 October 1785, located on the waters of Little Ogeechee in Hancock County and adjoining lands of Kirk and Brantley's and by vacant land.  Wit: Hamlin Lewis, Jeffery B. Barksdale, William Lewis and Batt Wyche.  Reg: 15th May 1801.
    1795 January 5; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 150:  "James Morgan of Hancock County to Joseph Thompson of same place for the sum of one hundred pounds sterling for a tract of land containing one hundred acres, it being part of a five hundred acre survey granted to James Morgan, also a part of a two hundred acre tract granted James Morgan on a Wilkes County warrant and five acres granted Thomas Morgan on a Wilkes County warrant the whole included in the above mentioned five hundred acre survey granted James Morgan in Washington County bounded by Charles Stuart's corner and John Kirk's line and William Morgan's line.  Signed by James Morgan and Calev(?) Morgan.  Wit: John Tapley, Charles Rice, Jacob  Cole and H. Runnells, J.P.
    1795 Deed Book A-B, p. 132, 5th Feb. Joel McClendon and Lucy, his wife, of Hancock County to Thomas Wynne of same place for the sum of seventy pounds for a tract of land containing 187 ½ acres in Hancock County. Beginning on Fort Creek and adjoining Joel McClendon’s and Stephen Kirk’s line, etc. In 1794 McClendon purchased another 187 ½ acres for one hundred pounds, with Stephen Kirk attesting the transfer of deed. Also in 1794 Stephen Kirk purchased one hundred acres adjoining the McClendon property and Joel McClendon attested the transfer of deed.
    1795 February 5th; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 132: "Joel McClendon and Lucy, his wife, of Hancock County to Thomas Wynne of same place for the sum of seventy pounds sterling for a tract of land containing one hundred and eight seven and a half acres in Hancock County, being a part of two hundred and eighty seven and a half acres granted to Benjamin McCarmock (McCormick) in the year 1784 and beginning on Fort Creek and adjoining Joel McClendon and Stephen Kirk's line.  Wit: James Rees and John Wynne.
    1795, December 28; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 192: "John Kirk of Hancock County to Joseph Thompson of same place for the sum of twenty pounds sterling for a tract of land in Hancock County, containing fifty acres, it being a part of a tract of land belong to the said John Kirk and was surveyed for Thomas Brantley in the year 1784, lying on the East side of a large branch of Little Ogeechee adjoining said Joseph Thompson's land and along a line between said Kirk and Thompson and by Charles (illegible)'s land.  Signed by John Kirk and Caty Kirk.  Wit: Joseph Thompson, Jr. and Joseph Kirk.  Reg: 1799.
    1796 Jno. Kirk and Jas. Kirk listed in the Tax Digest 1789-1799, Hancock County.
    1796 Stephen Kirk marries Elizabeth McClendon, daughter of Joel McClendon, in Hancock County
    1796, September 24; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 428: Elisha Whatley of Hancock County to Jonas Shivers (?) of same place for the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds sterling for a tract of land in Hancock County and on the waters of the Ogeechee, adjoining lands of Jesse Kirk and Jeffery Bazdel (?), containing two hundred acres.  Wit: James Thweat and Wm. Battle, J.P.
    1797, November 6th; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 487: "Thomas Brantley of Hancock County to John Kirk of same place for the sum of sixty pounds for a tract of land in Washington County when surveyed now Hancock on the waters of Ogeechee containing two hundred and four acres adjoining Kirk's line and by Hill's land and by unknown land and by Ba(illegible)'s land.  Wit: Jno. Harbert, J.P. and John Barksdale.
    1798 Thomas Kirk listed in the Tax Digest 1789-1799, Chatham County
1798 Head Right Land Warrant issued to John Kirk for 250 acres of land in Washington County Georgia. Grant Book AAAAA page 532.
    1798, January 16; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 490: "I, William Pigg of Hancock County have sold unto Edmond Walsh all my right, title and interest of and to one half of the boat - built in partnership by said William Pigg and Joel McClendon, Esq. of Hancock County for their uses equally also his oars, cable and brittain & c.  This 16th January 1798.  Wit: John Mitchell, J.P.
    1798, January 25th; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 491: "I, Joel McClendon of Hancock County have sold unto Edmond Walsh of same place my one half part of boat built in partnership between Wm. Pigg and myself together with his oars, cable and battain be.  This 25th January 1798. Wit: Saml. McGehee and Ephraim Moore, J.P.
    1798 April 3rd, Chester County S.C. Deed Book F, page 190, James Jamison and Joseph Jamison of York County, S.C. Deed to Stephen Kirk of Chester County, S.C. for £60 sterling....tract of land on East side of Broad River....100 acres more or less, originally granted to James Jamison on 29 April 1768 by Wm. Tryon, Esq. Gov. of the province of N.C. This tract includes the land on which the said Stephen Kirk now lives. Wit. Thomas Gilham, Ralph Rogers, Hugh Sherer (small plat ink corner of page).
    1799 Jesse Kirk listed in the Tax Digest 1789-1799, Jackson County.
    1799, December 18; Hancock County Georgia Deed Books 1794-1802: Page 193: Philip Brantley of Warren County to James Mitchell of Hancock County for the sum of eight hundred dollars for a tract of land in Hancock County, formerly Washington County, originally granted to John Williams and recorded in Book JJJ, Folio 229 on 12th October 1785.  Said land being deeded from John Williams to Philip Brantley containing two hundred eighty seven and a half acres, lying on a Dry Branch of Buffalo Creek.  Wit: John Mithchell, J.P., John Kirk and Littlebury Jackson.  Reg: 21st May 1801.
   

1800 Chester County, S.C. Census
Stephen Kirk
Males: 2 under 10
2-10 to 16
2-16 to 26
1-26 to 45
1 over 45
(3 females: 2 under 10)
Census is torn, no other females shown

  1800 March, Augusta County, Virginia: John Kirk. Daniel O'Friel and John Elliott vs. James Bell's heirs.--In 1784 plaintiffs and defendants, with Samuel Bell entered into partnership to buy land in Kentucky. Robert Henderson was agent. Bill for a division. Answer by Martha, William, John, Agnes and Rachel Bell, relict and heirs of James Bell, to the bill of complaint exhibited against them, and Robert Bell, Francis, Samuel, Mary Ann Bell, infants. 14,237 acres were located in James Bell's name in Fleming County, on Triplett's Creek, of which O'Friel gets 1,100 acres, John Kirk gets 500 acres, James Bell gets 4,506 acres, John Elliott gets 800 acres. Daniel Phreel.
    1801 Jesse Kirk and John Kirk listed in the Tax Digest 1801-1802, Jackson County, GA.
    1801 Aug 11, Rockingham County, North Carolina: James Kirk submits his last will and testament, mentions wife Mary Kirk and "all" my children.
    1802 Jan 20th, William Hopkins of Clark County, to Jesse Kirk of Jackson County, $144 for 72 acres of land on Barbers Creek, being the same parcel whereon Britton Braswell formerly resided, beg. at stake on the Creek, N30E 28 chs. to a post oak cor..N35W 28 chs. 50 links to a stake, S12W 30 chs. to the Creek, alder cor., down meanders of creek to the beg..being part of a tract granted to Horatio Marbury. Signed Wm. Hopkins. Wit: Thos. Bankston, Thos. Williams. Sworn by Thomas Williams on Mar. (blank) 1806. before Arnold Atkinson, J.P. Rec. Feb 29, 1808. Page 14.
    1802 Apr 3rd, Jackson County, deed from Rene Fitzpatrick of Greene County, GA. to John Kirk of Jackson County, in consideration of $600 for 200 acres, being part of a tract originally granted to Shem Cook, beginning on Squire McConnel's line, bounded SW by part of said survey conveyed to John McConnel, and on NE by part of said survey conveyed to Mannen. Signed Rene Fitzpatrick. Witness: H. Montgomery, J.M. C. Montgomery, J.P. Recorded Apr 14, 1802. Jackson County Deed Abstract Book D. 1803-1808 page 225.
    1802 Dec 8th; Joel McClendon of Hancock County sells to Thomas Fletcher for $400 a negro woman, Fan.
    1802 Dec 21st; (Bill of Sale) Received of John Kirk $800 for four negroes, one fellow named Will about 30 years of age, one negro woman about 26 years named Dilu, two negro girls named Fan and Mourning. Signed Daniel Stringer. Witness: John Greene, Moses Trimble. Proven on Apr 5, 1802 before Jno. McConnel, J.P. Recorded Apr 12, 1802.
    1803 June 10th; Farmer's Gazette 1803-1804, 1806-1807:  "Sir, I have sent my son to you to get the money that you promised to me.  I got Mr. Martin to reckon what the cost came to, and it come to $14.  Please to be so kind as to let him have $14, and you will oblige your friend.  William Brown.  To Mr. Stephen Kirk.
    1803 Friday, July 15: Farmers Gazette 1803-1806 Volume 1, No. 4:  List of Letters Remaining in Post Office for the last Quarter, ending the last day of June 1803:  If not taken out in three months, will be returned to the General Post Office as dead letters.  Line K:  Stephen Kirk
    1803 Oct 6th; deed from John McConnel, Senr. of Jackson County to Rainey Fitzpatrick of Greene County, Ga. John Kirk and Joseph Carson both of Jackson County, $80 for 200 acres of land in county aforesaid on the Oconee Waters, being part of 690 acres originally granted by his Excellency James Jackson on Sep 16, 1799 to the heirs of Shem Cook, deceased. which said land was sold by William Potts, Tax Collector, on Sep 28, 1802 for arrearages of taxes, to sd. McConnell. Signed Jno. McConnel, Senr. Witness: Pleg Rogers, Jas. Pitman J.I. Ct. Recorded Mar 1 1804. Jackson County Deed Abstract Book D. 1803-1808 page 37
    1803 December 27;  Farmer's Gazette 1803-1804, 1806-1807: "Hancock County.  Abraham Womack personally appeared before me, and being duly sworn sayeth, that on the 26th of Sept. last, this deponent heard William Brown, Sen. on Logdam, say that Stephen Kirk should be sure of his money at the day of the general election, and the said Brown told this deponent he should have paid said Kirk the money before that time if he could have collected the money of those that was owing him...Sworn to this 27th December, 1803.  Abraham WomackNathl. Waller, J. P.
    1803 December 30;  Farmer's Gazette 1803-1804, 1806-1807: "Hancock County.  Gale Lewis came before me and being duly sworn, saith that he heard a conversation between Stephen Kirk and WIlliam Brown, in which said Brown observed that he had deposited a note of hand in the hands of said Kirk as a security for a sum of money and that said Kirk had given him (the said Brown) notice that he should want the money for which the above mentioned note was deposited in ten days, and that the said ten days in which the money was to be returned had expired.  Gale Lewis.  Sworn to this 30th December, 1803, before, A. M. Devereux, J.P. "  /  "Robert Jenkins being duly sworn, saith that he heard the conversation as above stated.  Sworn to this 30th December 1803, before A.M. Devereux, J.P.  (Signed) Robert Jenkins."
    1804 Stephen Kirk listed in Tax Digest 1804-1806, in Hancock County, John Kirk, Jesse Kirk listed in Jackson County.
    1804 January 3; Farmer's Gazette 1803-1804, 1806-1807:  "Sir, In your paper of the 23rd of December last, Mr. William Brown warned the public of me as a swindler:  whether that character will apply, a statement of fact supported by his own hand writing and sworn testimony will best decide...Mr. Brown boldly asserted , and infamously held forth to my fellow citizens that I have swindled him of a $40.00 obligation:  Which obligation was given me to secure the payment of $14 in ten days after the date of said order, (but let it here be noted) I rejected the idea of taking the $40 note, he insisted on it, nay, pressed it upon me.  A considerable time elapsed without the least intimation of his intention of payment, so very far was he from it, that he studiously avoided me in every publick (sic) company.  Repeatedly did I apply for my money, and repeatedly did he evade the payment...It may be proper to inform the public that Mr. Brown has never tendered me the whole of my money at one time.  Stephen Kirk January 3d, 1804.
    1804 Feb 7, deed from Jacob Myers to John Kirk both of Jackson County, consideration of $100 for parcel of land in County aforesaid on the Walnut fork of Oconee, containing 502 acres. Signed: Jacob (X) Myers. Witness: John Hendrix, B. Clemens, Jas. Hendrix. J.I. Ct. Recorded Mar 24, 1804.
    1804 May 18, Jackson County, William Wates made oath that he had a note of hand upon John Kirk, Senr. for $80 due Mar 1, 1804 and has lost or mislaid it...that the said Wates did never have the said note, nor recieved any value for the same. Signed: William ("W" his mark) Wates. Witness: Jas. Steen, J.P. Recorded Sept. 14, 1804.
    1805 Stephen Kirk, Hancock Co. listed in Georgia Land Lottery for 1805. Henry, Jesse, John, John Sr. and John Jr. in Jackson County. James Kirk in Screven County, Thomas Kirk in Chatham County, and another Thomas Kirk in McIntosh County.
    1805 November 5th, Chester County, S.C. ct. minutes, page 387, Jurors drawn for petit jury, "to serve next term", Steven Kirk
    1805 Dec 27; William Hopkins of Clarke County,GA. to William Wallis of Jackson Co. $450 for 150 acres on Barbers Creek, adj. lands of John Hopkins, Reuben Millsaps, Jacob Millsaps and Barbers Creek. Signed: Wm. Hopkins. Wit: Reuben Millsaps, Wm. Lewalling. Jesse Kirk. Sworn by Reuben Millsaps on Apr 10, 1809 before Arnold Atkinson J.P. Rec. Dec 14, 1809. Pages 248-249.
    1806 Stephen Kirk eligible for 2 draws in the lottery of Ocmulgee lands in the year 1806. Eligible to draw: every white male, 21 years old, resident of the state 3 years, entitled to one draw, every free white male, resident of the state for three years and having a wife or legitimate child or children under 21 years of age, entitled to 2 draws.
    1806 March 31, Chester County, S.C. ct. minutes page 397, Steven Kirk, juror page 398, Steven Kirk, John Wylie and William McDonald excused from jury duty.
    1806, July 19;  Farmer's Gazette 1803-1804, 1806-1807:  Page 20: "Also - 250 acres of land, on the waters of the Walnut Fork, granted to Louis Green, 46 acres, Ditto, 75 acres, Ditto, joining Moody & Kirk, two cows & yearlings, one 2-year old steer, one two year old heifer, levied on as the property of John McConnel Sen. at the instance of the State.  J.M.C. Montgomery, Shff.  19 July 1806.

1805-1807 Stephen Kirk moves from Hancock County to Jones County. In the Book "The History of Jones County" he is listed on page 505 as "among the first settlers".
1807 Stephen Kirk of Jones County buys 202 ½ acres, Lot # 28 in the 10th District, Baldwin Co. for $550.00 from a Robert Larymore of Tattnall County, Georgia. Recorded 2 May 1810 pages 313 and 314.
  1807 Ann Kirk, wife of Thomas Kirk, died
  1808-1814 Stephen Kirk listed in the Georgia Index to Ordinary Court Minutes for Jones County on page 57.
    1808 Feb 24, Orange County, North Carolina: Lewis Kirk submits his last will and Testament, mentions wife: Sarah Kirk, 2 sons: Parham Kirk, John Kirk, and 4 children: William Kirk, James Kirk, Rebeccah Kirk and Josiah Kirk.
  1808, March 2 Asa Doggett of Columbia County, GA. sells land in Columbia County to John Doggett of Jones County, GA.
    1808 Stephen Kirk of Jones County buys 202 ½ acres, Lot # 37 in the 13th District, Baldwin Co. for $400.00 .
    1808 March 7th, Jesse Blackwell sells to Stephen Kirk of Jones County. Jasper County GA. Deed Book 3, film 158493.
1808 May 11, Stephen Kirk of Jones County buys 202 ½ acres, Lot #15 in the 10th district of Baldwin County for $450.00 from a Henry Brown of Hancock County, Georgia. Recorded 2nd of May 1810. Pages 311 and 312.
  1808 June, monies paid to Stephen Kirk for the amount of $2.37 and 1/2 cents from the estate of John Lewis deceased.
    1808 Oct 14th; Abraham Mires (Myers), Lewis Hynor and Henry Robeson, the legal heirs and reprsentatives of Jacob Myers late of Jackson Co., (now deceased) to Robert Montgomery, Jun. of the same county, $25 for 80 acres on the north side of the walnut fork of the Oconee River ...being part of 600 acres originally granted to Jacob Myers, bounded SE by land of John Phinesy, S by John Kirk's land, N. by Tuggle and W by said boundary line...Signed: Abraham (X) Myers, Lewis Hineer, Henry Robeson. Wit: Jno. McConnell, Jun., Jno. McConnel, J.P. Rec. Feb 27, 1811. Page 433.
    1809 Stephen Kirk sells lot # 37 in the 13th district., 202 ½ acres for $1,000.00. He buys 202 ½ acres, Lot #34 in the 10th District of Jones County for $431.00.
    1809 Jan 3rd; John Kirk of Murray Co. TN to Robert Smith of Jackson Co., $100 for 402 acres, being part of a tract containing 600 acres originally granted to Jacob Mires, on the Walnut fork of Oconee including the place where said Smith now lives...Signed John (X) Kirk. Wit: David Dickson, Ann Allen Dickson, William Dickson. Sworn by David Dickson on Dec. 25, 1810, before John McConnel, J.P. Rec. Jan 29, 1811. page 407
   

1809 Jan 20th, Stephen Kirk sells to Isaac Forman land in the 9th District, Baldwin County now Randolph County (?), 202 acres. Signed Stephen Kirk and Anna Kirk. Jasper County, Georgia, Deed Book 2, pages 19, 20 film 158,443.

History of Jasper County, GA. 975.8583H2h page 174, court case Joseph Hicks versus Stephen Kirk, year not stated.

    1809, June 20 Stephen Kirk and Anny sell to Isaac Foreman. Wit: Harrison Cabiness, George Cabiness, Jessy Ivey. Jasper County, GA. Deed Book 2, film 158,493.
    1809, June 30th, Harrison Cabaniss witness to a land deed in Jones County recorded 24 September 1810.
    1809 September 5th, Sheriff sells to Stephen Kirk, tract in Jones County, formerly Baldwin County. Jones County Ga. Deed Book B page 232 and 233 item 2.
    1809 Oct 13th; Jesse Kirk of Jackson Co. to William Blalock of Edgefield district, S.C. $250 for parcel of land on Barbers Creek whereon Kirk now resides, containing 72 acres....it being of a tract originally granted to Marbury. Signed Jesse Kirk. Wit: Sam'l House, Jacob Millsaps, Agrippa Atkinson, J.P. Rec. Mar 4, 1814. Page 69.
    1810 Joseph Kirk listed in Tax Digest 1809-1811, in Jefferson County, Ga.
1810, January 23: This indenture made between Stephen Kirk of the County and State aforesaid of the one part, and Joel McClendon of the County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Stephen Kirk for an inconsideration of four Hundred and fifty dollars ($450.00) in hand paid the receipt is hereby acknowledged hath granted and bargained and by these presents to bargains and sell to the said Joel McClendon a certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Jones in the Tenth District No. 34 granted to Benjamin Ramey by his Excellency Jared Irwin to have and to hold the aforesaid tract or lot of land in a full and able manner as the same was granted or deeded to him by the Sheriff of Jones County the fifth day of September One Thousand Eight Hundred and Nine and in no other manner whatsoever but as the same was deeded to him by James Riley Sheriff of said County in witness whereof the said Stephen Kirk has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this 23rd day of January 1810. (Signed) Stephen Kirk, wit: Marvel McClendon and Nathan Sanders. Recorded 7 November 1810 pages 516 and 517.
1810 Jan 28, Jones County, GA. Joel McClendon sells to James Blalock for $1600.00 in the Tenth Distict, No. 34 containing 202 1/2 acres where Marvil McC (sic) now lives. Witness Chas. Womack and James Blalock Jr. recorded by Adam Carson J.J.C.
    1810 April 4th, Chester County, S.C. court minutes, page 459. Upon recommendation of Joseph Brown, Esq. Steven Kirk was appointed constable for this district Steven Kirk, John Trussel and Francis Wylie took the oath of office.
    1810 October 29, Chester County S.C., court minutes page 462. Steven Kirk constable.
    1810 December 24th, Jones County GA deed book B, pages 313/314 Robert Largman sells to Stephen Kirk 202 1/2 acres of Baldwin County, 10th District. Wit: Martin Caswell, James Tillman, pg. 603 Asa Rogan and wife, Cynthia sell to Stephen Kirk of Jones County, 24 Dec 1810.
    1811 Stephen Kirk listed in Tax Digest 1809-1811, in Jones County, Ga.
  1811 April 26th, Stephen Kirk of Jones County buys 11 and 7/10ths acres beginning at a forked dogwood and running South 45 degrees West 17.77 Chains to a White Oak thence North 18 degrees West 5.50 Chains to a hickory thence North 11 and 1/2 degrees East 5.70 Chains to a Wahoo thence South 45 degrees East 8.15 Chains to said forked dogwood being a part of lot # 29 adjoining No. 28 on the Southeast and No. 38 on the Northeast in the Tenth District of Jones County for $ 50.00 from William Hunt. Wit: Charles Womack and David White J.P. Jones County GA Deed Book L, film 470,016 page 13, item 2.
    1811 April 26th, Stephen Kirk of Jones County sells to William Hunt. Jones County GA Deed Book F, film 470,014 item 2.
    1811 Stephen Kirk pays taxes on 607 ½ acres on Shoal Creek in Jones County. The property is adjoined by property owned by John Cabiness.
    1811, Dec 7, Chatham County, North Carolina: George Kirk submits his Last Will and Testament mentions wife Mary Kirk, and 4 children: son Joseph Kirk, daughter Elizabeth (Kirk) McMath, daughter Hannah (Kirk) Harper, daughter Francis (Kirk) Griffith, grandson George McMath, grandchildren Joseph Cole, Mary Cole, Elizabeth Dunlap, George Cole, Sarah Edwards, and James Cole.
    1812 March 30th, Chester County S.C. court minutes page 485. Thomas Mitchell, Steven Kirk, Martin Worthy jr., Martin Worthy Sr., Wm. Worthy Jr., Phebe Worthy, Ann Worthy, Milly Worthy, were charged with inciting to riot. A true bill was returned by the grand jury.
    1812 March 30th, Chester County S.C. court minutes page 485. Thomas Norland, James Grant, James McCaully and also Stephen Kirk took the oath to act as constable in and for this district.
  1812, April 7, Lewis McClendon still living in Wilkes County. Affidavit, 7 April 1812, John Dyson testifies that on 5 Mar 1812, the sheriff of Wilkes County carried out the order to sell property of Augustus G. Walton by selling 83 acres on Fishing Creek adjoining Lewis McClendon and William Booker and occupied by Henry Wood.
    1812 November 3rd, Chester County S.C. court minutes, page 491. Stephen Kirk, Martin Worthy and Thomas Worthy plead guilty to the charge of inciting to riot and were fined 50 cents each.
    1813(?) Sally (Sarah) Kirk marries Harrison Cabiness in Greene County. (Harrison Cabiness dies 5 years later).
  1813 John Kirk, Jr. of Jackson County, GA. applies for a marriage license on November 20th, and then he marries Mary Reeves on November 21st, 1813 in Jones County, GA..
    1815 October 2nd, Stephen Kirk deeds to John Kirk 194.3 acres of Lot # 38 in the 10th District for the sum of one dollar. Witnessed by William B. George, John Cabiness and William Kirk. Jones County GA Deed Book J, film 470115, page 261 item 2
    1816 Joseph Kirk listed in Tax Digest 1814-1817, in Jones County, GA.
    1817 George Kirk, J. Kirk, Thomas Kirk, ? Kirk listed in Tax Digest 1814-1817, in Jackson County, GA.
    1817 October 28; Property 310 acres of land on the waters of Big Ogechee levied on as property of John Copeland to satisfy an execution in favor of John L. Kirk
    1818 May 12, State of Georgia. By his Excellency William Rabun, Governer...A proclamation whereas I have recieved information...that about four o'clock in the morning of the 23rd Inst. the kitchen of Wilson Conner, of Montgomery County, was forcibly entered by four armed men, who seized and carried from thence three African negroes (men), which said negroes had become forfeited to the state...and had been placed...in the hands of Joseph G. Conner, Deputy Sheriff, Montgomery County, for safe keeping. Upon the same evidence...it is made...to appear that Thomas Kirk and Daniel Lamb, of Washington County in this state, were the principal persons engaged in this..violation of the law...I have thought proper to issue this my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $100, to any person...who may apprehend...the said Thomas Kirk and Daniel Lamb...Given under my hand...at the state-house in Milledgeville, this 4th Day of May, 1818...By the Governor. (Signed) Abner Hammond, Secretary of State.
    1818, Tuesday, Nov 24; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia Jones County. Whereas JOHN Kirk and SALLY Cabaniss apply to me for letters of administration on the estate of HARRISON Cabaniss, deceased; And whereas HENRY B. Cabaniss applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of HARRISON Cabaniss, deceased.. Given under my hand, this 16th November, 1818.  (Signed) JAMES Smith, C.C.O. - (Source: GJ)
    1818 John Kirk and Sally Cabiness apply for letters of administration on the estate of Harrison Cabiness, deceased.
    1819 Tuesday, Jan 19; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: All persons having demands against the estate of HARRISON Cabaniss, late of Jones County, deceased, will please to present them duly attested within the time prescribed by law... (Signed) HENRY B. Cabaniss, JOHN Kirk, Adms, SALLY Cabaniss, Admx. - (Source: GJ)
    1819 Tuesday, May 4; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia Jones County. John Kirk, of Capt JACOB Kings' district tolled before Henry H. Cabaness, Esq., an estray sorrel mare.. .18 years old...very sway backed..much marked with the gear - appraised to $40.00. (Signed) Henry Wyche, C.I.C. - (Source: GJ)
    1819 Tuesday, Jun 1; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Will be sold on the first Tuesday in July next, in the town of Clinton... One negro man named Will, levied on as the property of THOMAS Spencer, to satisfy executions in favor of STEPHEN Kirk and others.  (Signed) THOMAS Levingston, Sheriff. - (Source: GJ)
    1819 Monday, Sep 20; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Will be sold on the 1st Tuesday in November next, in the town of Clinton, Jones County.. the following property, viz: One negro boy by the name of Jim - levied on as the property of THOMAS Spencer, to satisfy an execution in favor of STEPHEN Kirk... (Signed) THOMAS Levingston, Sheriff. - (Source: GJ)
    1819 John Kirk applies for license on December 22nd and marries Lucy Ellington Hendricks on December 23, 1819.
 

1820 The Jones County, Georgia Census lists:

Kirk, Annie "45"

James "45"

John "45"

1820 In the Land Lottery Draws, 1820, for Jones County appears the following:

Kirk, Anna (wid.)

Kirk’s Stephen (Orphans)

Kirk, William

Kirk, Levi

   

1820 Jasper County, Georgia Census lists:

Jesse Kirk w/ wife and large family (No Stephen Kirk listed)
Jasper County GA 1820 Census page 178, film 175765

    Note: Stephen Kirk dies somewhere between 20 Sep 1819 and 22 July 1820.
    1820-1821 The Tax rolls show John Kirk as owning 192 acres on Shoal Creek. It also shows that John Kirk is administrator for Stephen Kirk, Deceased. Stephen'’ property includes 419 acres in Jones County on Shoal Creek, 490 acres in Appling County, and 250 acres in Early County.
    1820 Anna Kirk, John Kirk, and William Kirk apply for letters of administration in the estate of Stephen Kirk, deceased, on July 22, 1820.
    1820 Tuesday, Aug 1; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia Jones County. Whereas ANNA Kirk, JOHN Kirk, and WILLIAM Kirk, apply to me for letters of administration on the estate of STEPHEN Kirk, deceased; ..Given under my hand, this 22d day of July, 1820.  (Signed) JAMES Smith, C.C.O. - (Source: GJ)
    1820 Tuesday, Dec 5; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Will be sold on the 15th of January next, at the plantation of STEPHEN Kirk, late of Jones County, deceased, all the perishable property of said deceased; consisting of corn, fodder, seed cotton, tobacco, horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, one yoke of oxen, 40 saw gin, one 45 gallon still, plantation tools.  The plantation to be rented and the negroes hired until the 25th of December, 1821... (Signed) JOHN Kirk, WILLIAM Kirk, Adms., ANNA Kirk, Admx. - (Source: GJ)
    1820 Tuesday, Dec 5; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831:  Nine months after date, application will be made to the... Inferior Court of Jones County.. for leave to sell a part of the real estate of STEPHEN Kirk, late of Jones County, deceased. (Signed) JOHN Kirk, WILLIAM Kirk, Adms., ANNA Kirk, Admx. - (Source: GJ)
    1820 Tuesday, Dec 12; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Nine months after date, application will be made to.. . the Inferior Court of Jones County... for leave to sell the balance of the real estate of GEORGE Cabaness, Sr. deceased.  (Signed) HENRY B. Cabiness, ROBERT McGough, Adms. - (Source: GJ)
    1821 May 29; Washington County, the following property to wit: One sorrel horse, one sow and pigs, takens as the property of William Collins, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of the executors of Seaborn Jones, deceased. One folding table, one bedstead, one cross cut saw and one grind stone; taken as the property of Thomas Kirk,..to satisfy a fi fa in favor of the executors of Seaborn Jones, deceased vs. William Collins, John Kinney and Thomas Kirk.
    1821 September, application made to the Inferior Court of Jones County –for leave to sell part of the real estate of Stephen Kirk, dec’d signed John Kirk, William Kirk, Anna Kirk, adm’x.
    1821 September Term, Ordered that the administrators of Stephen Kirk deceased have license to sell the real estate of Stephen Kirk deceased on a twelve monthly credit after giving legal notice thereof.
    1821 Tuesday, Oct 23; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia Jones County.  Agreeable to an order of the... Inferior Court of Jones County, will be sold in town of Clinton, on the 1st Tuesday in January next, 202 1/2 acres land.. belonging to the estate of STEPHEN Kirk, deceased... (Signed) ANNA Kirk, Admx., JOHN Kirk, William Kirk Admr.
    1821 Legal Notice. Will be sold on the 15th of January next at the plantation of Stephen Kirk, late of Jones County, deceased, consisting of corn, fodder, seed cotton, tobacco, horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, one yoke of oxen, 40 saw gin, one 45 gallon still, plantation tools… The plantation to be rented and the negroes hired until the 25th of December, 1821. Signed John Kirk, William Kirk, Admr’s., Anna Kirk, Adm’s.
    1821 Term, Ordered that Robert McGough, Ezekiel F. Smith, Wilkins Jackson, John Thomas and Charles Wommack be and they or a majority of them be appointed commissioners to divide the estate of Harrison Cabaniss deceased among the distribute as the personal part of said estate, and the same persons together with the County surveyor levy off to Sally Cabaniss widow a childs part of the real estate of said Harrison Cabaniss deceased and make report to the next term of this court.
  1822, January 14th, Administrators  John Kirk, William Kirk and Anna Kirk of estate of Stephen Kirk deceased, sell one half of lot # 15 in the 10th District of Baldwin now Jones County containing 101 and 1/4th acres and also 2 and 1/2 acres in the Southeast Corner of lot # 14 in the 10th District of Baldwin now Jones County  for $ 409.77 to William Whatley. Jones County, GA Deed Book M, film 470017, page 43.
    1823, March Term, Ordered that Anna Kirk be appointed Guardian for Lucinda Kirk and Louisa Kirk orphans of Stephen Kirk deceased on his giving bond and security in the sum of $7000.00 bond and security given and letters granted.
    1824, Tuesday, May 4; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Jones Cavalry! Capt. EZEKIEL F. Smith's Company of Cavalry, will parade at the house of Mr. JOHN Kirk, on the 1st Saturday in June next, at 11 o'clock A. M. By order of Capt. Smith - (Source: GJ)
    1825 Lucinda Kirk marries Wilkins Hunt, 22 Feb 1825.
  1825, March 4 William Kirk marries Menefer Huldah in Monroe County, Ga.
  Unknown Date: Jesse Cox of Jones County, GA. has a daughter Eliza Cox (born 1810) who marries 1st to Silas Ledbetter and then a 2nd time to her new Husband William Kirk
    1825, May 8 Abraham Womack marries Lucy Moody (44 years of age) as she was considered an "ole maid".
    1826, Tuesday Feb 28; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County: Sheriff Sales - On the first Tuesday in April, next, before the Court House door in the town of Clinton, Jones County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro man...etc. levied on as the property of Henry B. Cabaniss, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Moore and John Kirk, adm. of Harrison Cabiniss; Robert McGough, Adam Carson and Samuel Barren, security;
    1826, Tuesday Mar 11; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: "A list of unclaimed letters": Remaining in the post office at Clinton, Jones County Georgia, on the first day of April, 1826: William Kirk
    1826, July 1st; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: "A List of Unclaimed Letters":  Remaining in the post office at Clinton, Jones County, Georgia: John Kirk
    1826 Levi Kirk marries Rebecca Peel, Dec 30, 1826.
    1827, Monday Mar 5; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia Jones County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court.  William Kirk tolls before John Kirk, J.P., a horse/mule/pony, etc.. (animal description omitted here).  Appraised by William Huff and Thomas Hunt.  (Signed)  Charles Macarthy, Clerk. - (Source: SP)
    1827, before Tuesday June 5; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court.  Anderson Smith tolls before John Kirk, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc. (animal description omitted here).  Appraised by Wiley Franks and Robert Hinsley.  (Signed)  Charles Macarthy, C.I.C. (Source: SR)
    1827 Monday July 9; 1826, Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: " A List of unclaimed letters" Remaining in the post office at Clinton, Jones County Georgia, on the first day of July, 1827: William Kirk
    1827, Tuesday July 31; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: For cash, will be sold on the 1st Tuesday in September next, at the court house in the town of Clinton, Jones County.. the following property, to wit: Three negroes., levied on as the property of JAMES Anthony, to satisfy an execution in favor of JOHN Kirk, Adm. of HENRY Cabaniss, deceased.
    1827, Monday, Dec 17; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County.  Whereas LUCY E. Kirk and GUSTAVUS Hendrick apply for letters of administration on the estate of JOHN Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  Given under my hand this 15th December, 1827.  (Signed) CHARLES McCarthy, C.C.O. - (Source: GJ)
    1827 John Kirk dies; the abstract of his will is as follows:
   

To Wife: Lucy Ellington Kirk

To Mother: Anna Kirk

To Bro: Levi Kirk

Exrs: Lucy E. Kirk, William S. Kirk

Wit: Jno. Crockett, Jno Harrison, Thomas Hunt

1827 April 12, Levi Kirk is a Fortunate Drawer in the Land Lottery of Georgia, 1827. On the 32nd day of the drawing he was awarded Lot No. 148, 33rd district, section 1 in Lee County.
1827 April 21, In the same Lottery on the 40th day, Louisa Kirk’s minors are awarded Lot No. 2, District 97, Section 85 in Carroll County. (This entry is a mystery to me unless it is referring to the orphans Louisa Kirk and Lucinda Kirk.)
    1828 Monday, Jan 7; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County:  Will be sold before the court house door in said county on the first Tuesday in February next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate.  (Signed) The Administrators. - (Source: SP)
    1828 Monday, Jan 28; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County:  Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate.  (Signed) Lucey E. Kirk, Admx. - (Source: SP)
    1828 Feb 25; Hancock County, Georgia Newspaper Abstracts:  On the first Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the Court House in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, between the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:  One hundred acres of pine land, more or less, on the waters of Buffalo, adjoining Archer and others, levied on as the property of William McGehee to satisfy a fi. fa. in favor of John L. Kirk, plaintiff in execution vs. said William McGehee and Eli H. Baxter, his security.  Property pointed out by Eli H. Baxter Geo. T. Marshall, D. Sh'ff. Feb 25 1828.
    1828 Saturday, Nov 1; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County: William Kirk applies for letters of administration on the estate of John William Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  (Signed) Charles Macarthy, Clerk - (Source: SR)
    1828 Saturday, Nov 8; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Freeman, Adm. - (Source: SP)
    1828 Administrator’s Sale, Jones County, GA. 405 acres land whereon John Kirk lived his lifetime, adjoining Thomas Hunt and others, property of John Kirk, dec’d.
    1829 Monday, May 18; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia Jones County: Superior Court April Term, 1829.  Present is his honor Thomas W. Cobb.  We, the Grand Jury, for the County of Jones...tender to the courts and county our opinions on several important subjects..in view of this body, the Penitentiary system should be abolished, which though founded, no doubt, upon humane and benevolent principles, is at this time as a public institution of the State, demoralizing in it tendency, and under existing circumstances expensive in its support, and from a settled conviction that the system has failed, and will fail of producing the so much desired result, reformation in the convicts... We recommend to the next legislature its abolition... (Signed) William Kirk, Thomas Hunt ... a true extract taken from the minutes of Jones Superior Court, April Term, 1829. (Signed) Frederick Sims, Clerk. - (Source: GJ)
 

1830 Jones County, Georgia, Census lists in consecutive order Levi Kirk, Anna Kirk, and Sarah Cabiness, indicating that they all might be living on the same property.

Levi Kirk 1 M 21-30, 1 F 15-20

Anna Kirk 2 F 10-15, 1 F 25-20, 1 F 30-40

Sara Cabiness 1 F 20-30

    1830 Levi Louis Kirk born Dec 30th, 1830.
  1830 Stephen Kirk (father Hudson Kirk) born in Heard County, GA.
    1831 before Tuesday, Mar 10; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County: Wilkins Jackson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Levi Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C.C.O. - (Source: SR)
    1831 Tuesday, Apr 14; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 1, 1810-1831: Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Levi Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Wilkins Jackson, Adm. - (Source: SR)
    1831 Louisa Kirk married Alexander Hunt, 16 June, 1831.
    1831 Mar 4 - 1834 Apr 10, Abraham Womack, a private in the Revolutionary War for 12 months and 16 days was a pensioner at $41.75 per annum. Editors note Womack Genealogy: This Abraham Womack m/first (in 1760's) to Judith Minter daughter of John and Elizabeth Morgan Minter, Will Book A page 50 Pittsboro, Chatham County North Carolina dated 1797 named a daughter Judith Womack; Abraham and Judith sold land in Chatham County in that part which fell into Lee County in 1907 on or near the present Chatham-Lee line, perhaps ten miles northeast of Sanford, North Carolina.
    1832 (June?) Administrator for property of Anna Kirk, dec’d is Wilkins Hunt, husband of Lucinda Kirk. (If Anna Kirk was living with Sarah Cabiness at the time of her death, it is possible that she is buried in the Cabiness cemetery.)
    1832 before Thursday, Nov 8; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 2, 1832-1888: Georgia, Jones County: Four months after date, application will be made to the Inferior Court, of said county, when sitting for Ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the property of Stephen Kirk, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William Kirk, Adm. - (Source: UR)
    1832 Four months after date (Oct. 25, 1832) application will be made to the Inferior Court, Jones County, when sitting for Ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the property of Stephen Kirk, late of said county, deceased. William Kirk and Wilkins Hunt admrs.
    1833 Tuesday, Mar 21; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 2, 1832-1888: Georgia, Jones County: All those indebted to the estate of Ann Kirk, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment.  (Signed) Wilkins Hunt, Adm. - (Source: UR)
    1833 Tuesday, Mar 21; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 2, 1832-1888: Georgia, Jones County: Four months after date, application will be made to the Inferior Court, of said county, when sitting for Ordinary Purposes, for leave to sell the property of Ann Kirk, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Wilkins Hunt, Adm. - (Source: UR)
    1833 Wednesday, Aug 28; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 2, 1832-1888: Georgia, Jones County: William Kirk files his petition for letters of administration from the estate of Stephen Kirk, late of said county, deceased.  (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C.C.O. - (Source: SR)
    1833 Wednesday, Nov 6; Georgia Newspaper Clippings Jones County Extracts, Volume 2, 1832-1888: Georgia, Jones County: Four months after date, application will be made to the Inferior Court, of said county, when sitting for Ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the property of Ann Kirk, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) W. Hunt, Adm. - (Source: UR)
    1834 January 1st, Received of A.J.Hunt from sale of land belonging to estate of Stephen Kirk dec'd, $112.00 received of Charles Womack, executor of estate of Abraham Womack, dec'd $200.00
    1834 William Kirk and Jerimiah Hallum appointed guardians of orphans of Levi Kirk 7 July 1834 in Harris County, Georgia.
  Link to Abraham Womacks Date of Death 1834 Abraham Wommack (father of Anna Kirk) died, on the 10th day of April, 1834, at his residence in the county of Monroe, in the 91st year of his age. In the Revolution he was a brave, active and useful soldier. This worthy man through a long life possessed in a high degree the respect and confidence of society and was for many years before his death, and exemplary member of the Baptist Church. (Baldwin Co. Ga. Newspaper Clippings, p. 90).  Abraham Wommack must have been born around 1743 if he was 91 years old in 1834.
  1834 dated 10 April, ca 90 years Monroe, County Georgia will recorded in Will book A pgs. 69, 70, 71 office of Probate, Monroe County, Georgia, 3 Mat 1833 Revolutionary War pensioner per Womack Genealogy pgs. 29, 30 and 87. He enlisted and served three or more tours as a private in the North Carolina troops and was in the Battle of Brier Creek where he received a severe wound over the left eye.
    1835 January 1st and May 15th, Recieved of Wilkins Hunt, admr. on estate of Ann Kirk, dec'd $300.00, sworn and subscribed 4 Jan 1841 for children of Levi Kirk, dec'd, Stephen and Levi Kirk.
    1836 Died at Milledgeville of pulmonary consumption, Mrs. Lucinda Hunt (Lucinda Kirk) consort of Wilkins Hunt, Esq. In her 29th year. Macon (Ga) Telegraph, Jan 21, 1836.
    1837 Stephen and Levi Kirk, minors of Levi Kirk dec’d in aforesaid county with William Kirk, guardian for the year 1837 to amount for Stephen Kirk, $10.00 the amount for said minor boys—6th day of -----, 1838. Harris County (Ga.) Court of the Ordinary. Harris County GA. Court of Ordinary records, film 327541
    1840 Legal Notice. Will be sold before the Court House door in said county (Harris) on the first Tuesday June next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Levi Kirk, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of heirs and creditors of said estate. William Kirk, Admr.
    1841 William Kirk, guardian for Stephen and Levi, minors, reimburses Wm. E. Mulling for bringing the boys from Alabama to Georgia.
    1841-1852 Stephen and Levi remain under the guardianship of William Kirk. William pays their board, buys their clothes, books, and pays their tuition.
  1848 The last will and testament of Sarah Kirk Cabiness is recorded March 16th, 1848.
 

1850 Census for Macon County, Alabama lists the following::
Hunt 250B-301A-320B
Kirk 194B-298A
McClendon 200A-205B-269A
Womack 288B
No Doggett Names were found

 

1850 Census S.H..Kirk listed as a 23 year old male occupation Clerk in the State of Alabama. (Possibly Levi L. Kirk's orphan brother Stephen Kirk?):
Alabama   County: Macon   Sheet No: 195A Reel No: M432-9   Division: District 21   Page No: 6 Enumerated on: September 23rd, 1850 by: Thos. L. McGowan  Transcribed by Doris Bivens for USGenWeb, http://www.rootsweb.com/census/. Copyright: 2004

    1852 Macon County, Alabama. Rec’d April 24, 1852 of William Kirk, Guardian for Stephen and Levi Kirk Minors of Levi Kirk, deceased, the sum of seven hundred fifty dollars in full of all the money and property that the said William Kirk is indebted to Levi Kirk as guardian. Signed, Levi L. Kirk.
    1853 Montgomery County, Alabama. Received of William Kirk, my Guardian, $650.00 in full of all moneys land and other effects that he had in his hand to hold as my lawful guardian and hereby discharge him from all liability as such guardian from this date, March 29, 1853. Signed Stephen Kirk.
    1853 An Inventory and appraisement of the property of John W. Doggett deceased as exhibited to us by Mary A. Doggett administratrix of the estate of said deceased 30th March 1853.  Pages 607-608 Book 4 1850-1853 State of Alabama, Macon County.
  1853 July 7, Macon Republican notification of a list of unclaimed letters in the Post Office at Tuskegee. Levi L. Kirk and Mary F. Lyons are listed among the names.
    1854 Levi Lewis Kirk marries Elizabeth Doggett in Macon County, Georgia, March 23, 1854.
    1855 Deposition of Daniel Patterson concerning the heirs of John W. Doggett deceased that the lands cannot be equally or beneficially divided among the heirs at law except by sale sworn January 5th, 1855.
    1855 Depositions of Marlin M. Zachary and Daniel Patterson at Notasulga Macon County Alabama concerning the heirs of John W. Doggett deceased.
    1855 Levi L. Kirk and Mary E. Kirk file application in Probate Court for an order of distribution of the Estate of John W. Doggett deceased to be held in Probate Court on 2nd Monday in September 1855, signed this day 23 August 1855.
    1855 An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of John W. Doggett deceased as exhibited to us by Mary A. Doggett administratrix of said estate giving 1/7th part of said personal estate amounting to $1299.91 and two slaves: Charles valued at $950.00 and Creasy valued at $550.00 on December 14th, 1855.
    1856 Petition that letter of administration was granted to Marlin M. Zachary to sell perishable property of estate of John W. Doggett deceased belonging to former administratix Mary A. Doggett, who departed this life on the 26th November 1856, for the purpose of paying off and satisfying the indebtedness of said estate. State of Alabama, Macon County.
    1857 Deposition of the witness Edmond Lyons and Thomas J. Lyons between plaintiff Marline M. Zachary, administrator of the estate of Mary A. Doggett deceased and the heirs of Mary A. Doggett deceased are defendants. Probate Court Macon County, Alabama.
    1860 Edmond Lyon petitions to Probate Court of Sevier County, in the state of Arkansas that he was appointed guardian of Naomi F.; Eugene F.; John R.; George W.; Asa E.; and Ann E. Doggett by the probate court of the County of Macon in the State of Alabama sometime in November or December A.D. 1857. and made final settlement with Asa E. Doggett upon his arriving at the age of twenty one years, and Ann E. now the wife of John Neal on 21st day of February 1860 paid to them $1711.37 in full of her estate.
    1862 Levi L. Kirk and Mary E. Kirk for the sum of $1600.00 bargain, sell and deliver a slave named Charles 17 years of age to James H. Wilson in the County of Sevier and State of Arkansas.