Elijah
Kirk
McCoy
Born in Sardis, Panola County, Mississippi, United States
Ancestors 
Son of David C. McCoy
and Louisiana A. (Kirk) McCoy
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Alice W. (Hickman) McCoy
— married
9 Jun 1897 in Ellis County, Texas, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Jessie Louise (McCoy) Hix
Died
at age 82
in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States
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Biography
Elijah Kirk McCoy, son of David C. McCoy and Louisiana "Lou" (KirK) McCoy, was born about 30 Aug. 1871 in Sardis, Panola County, Mississippi.[1][2] He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the home of his parents at Johnson County, Texas.[3]
He married Alice Hickman on 9 June 1897 at Ellis County, Texas.[4][2]
He was a farmer when he and Alice appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 2, Johnson County, Texas. His parents were listed next to them.[5]
Elijah died on 22 March 1954 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.[6] His memorial has a photo of his headstone and a link to that of Alice.[2]
Census
17 June 1880
Johnson County, Texas
- David C. Mc Coy 34 Self (Head) b. GA farming.
- Lion Mc Coy 28 Wife b. GA.
- Eliza K. Mc Coy 8 Son b. MS.
- Arther B. Mc Coy 1 Son b. TX..[3]
20 June 1900
Justice Precinct 2, Johnson County, Texas
- Elijah Mccoy 28 Head b. May 1872 MS m. 3 yrs. farmer.
- Alice Mccoy 19 Wife b. March 1880 AL m. 3 yrs. 3 children 2 living.
- Jessie Mccoy 1 Daughter b. April 1899 TX.
- Willie Mccoy 2/12 Son b. March 1900 TX.[5]
Sources
- ↑ Elijah Kirk McCoy U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Find A Grave: Memorial #126209285 Elijah K. McCoy
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 David C. McCoy 1880 United States Federal Census
- ↑ E K Mccoy Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1817-1965
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Elijah Mccoy 1900 United States Federal Census
- ↑ Elijah K. McCoy Obituary Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 22 March 1954, Mon. Page 4. Copy in images.
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