Re: Kirks of Clark & Rush Counties, IN

I got a death certificate for William Marion Kirk (b. 1/26/1856d. 8/23/1912 in Kentland,IN)which lists his wife (deceased) as Mary E. Hooker.These are my great-grandparents.

It lists his father as Robert Kirk and mother as Mariam Sturdivant.Found a marriage date for Mary Ann Sturdivant and Robert Kirk as 3/21/55 in Clark Co., IN.They lived in Charlestown, Clark Co., IN in 1860 with three sons:William M., George W. and Francis A.

However in 1870, William M., Frances A. and Robert E were living with Sarah Ann O'Hare and Mary Kirk (age 64) and James Kirk (age 22).I assume Sarah is an older sister and James an older brother. Mary was perhaps their grandmother. George W and wife Elizabeth are living in Union, Clark Co., IN.

Jesse & Nancy Kirk appear to be living near Robert in Clark Co for years so Jesse must be related to Robert somehow.Anyone have any ideas?

please email me.