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Introduction

The intention is that this page is used to hold temporary research notes when trying to untangle potentially conflated families.

Kirby / Parker families of Hull, circa. 1820

Introduction

The profiles at the centre of this research are:

  1. John Kirby (1795-abt.1879), head
  2. Elizabeth (Parker) Kirby (abt.1792-abt.1873), wife
  3. William Kirby (1817-1906), son
  4. Mary (Kirby) Williamson (abt.1822-1907), daughter
  5. Jane (Kirby) Fuller (abt.1824-1912), daughter
  6. Hannah Kirby (abt.1829-), daughter
  7. Elizabeth (Kirby) Williamson (abt.1831-1906)

All the above family members are alleged to have been born in Yorkshire, England, and emigrated to the USA and/or Canada. At least three of the children have spouses, but they are not of direct concern in this research.

Problems are:

  • The wife's first name is inconsistently sometimes Elizabeth, although mostly Charlotte.
  • The 1832 passenger list has children whose ages do not match baptism records.
  • The head John does not appear to have been recorded in any census record with his wife.

Research

Here are my findings to date:

Family 1 - John and Elizabeth
John Kirby married Elizabeth Parker by banns at All Saints church, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, on 8 May 1815. John was described as a bachelor, and Elizabeth a Spinster. Both were of this parish. Witnesses were Thomas Clark and Mary Ann Fenton.[1][2]

John and Elizabeth had a son John:

  1. John, baptized at Holy Trinity church, Hull, on 25 December 1815. Father John's occupation was Labourer, and residence South End.[3][4]

There is a burial record for a John Kirby, son of John Kirby, of Hull, buried at Holy Trinity church, Hull, on 29 July 1820. John was six months old.[5][6]

Family 2 - John and Charlotte
No marriage has been found. However, John and Charlotte had children:

  1. Elizabeth, baptized at Holy Trinity church, Hull, on 3 July 1815. John's occupation was Carrier, and resident at Car Lane.[7][8]
  2. William, baptized at Holy Trinity church, Hull, on 9 January 1818. John's occupation was Carrier, resident at Hull.[9][10]
  3. Mary, baptized at Holy Trinity church, Hull, on 24 October 1822. John's occupation was Carrier, and resident at Hull.[11][12]

There is also a burial for an Elizabeth Kirby, daughter of John Kirby, of Hull, at Holy Trinity church, Hull, on 9 January 1818. Elizabeth was two years old.[13][14] This would imply that daughter Elizabeth was buried on the same day that son William was baptized.

Passenger List
The passenger list on board the ship Puskina, dated 3 October 1832, which sailed from Liverpool, Lancashire, to New York, USA,[15] includes the following family:

  1. Charlotte Kirby, aged 40, occupation Farmer
  2. Mary Kirby, aged 11
  3. Jane Kirby, aged 8
  4. Hannah Kirby, aged 3
  5. Elizabeth Kirby, aged 1

Memorial Inscriptions

  • The memorial inscription for John Kirby reads "FATHER, JOHN KIRBY, BORN IN ENGLAND, JULY 30 1795, DIED IN NEWPT. KY., FEB.22.1879".[16]
  • The memorial inscription for Charlotte Kirby reads: "MOTHER, CHARLOTTE KIRBY, BORN IN ENGLAND, MAY 30 1792, DIED IN NEWPT.KY, AUG.4.1873"[17]
  • The memorial inscription for William Kirby reads "WILLIAM KIRBY F.R.S.C., BORN IN HULL YORKSHIRE OCT 13 1817, DIED AT NIAGARA JUNE 23 1906".[18]
  • The memorial inscription for Mary Williamson reads "MARY KIRBY WILLIAMSON 1822-1907".[19]
  • The memorial inscription for Elizabeth Williamson reads: "ELIZABETH KIRBY, WIFE OF, CAPT JOHN A. WILLIAMSON, OCT 22 1831, JUNE 29 1906".[20]

FindAGrave lists another child of John and Charlotte, namely Charlotte Mae Kirby Guilford. Her memorial inscription reads "CHARLOTTE K. GUILFORD, BORN JAN 3 1829, DIED FEB 25 1890.

Death Certificates

  • The death certificate for Jane Fuller[21] has the following details
Date of Birth: 27 January 1824
Place of Birth: Leeds, England
Name of Father: John Kirby
Maiden name of Mother: Charlotte Parker
Place of Death: Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky
Date of Death: 23 January 1912

Baptisms

  • For father John Kirby there is a baptism at St Andrew's church, South Otterington, Yorkshire, for John Kirby, son of William Kirby and his wife Elizabeth. John was recorded as born 30 July 1795, and baptized 17 August 1795.[22][23]
  • For mother Charlotte there is a baptism at Holy Trinity church, Hull, for Charlotte Parker, daughter of Robert Parker. Charlotte was baptized on 11 April 1792.[24][25]

Conclusions

Conclusions are:

  1. Since both John and Elizabeth and John and Charlotte are having children in 1815, they are two separate families. The marriage between John and Elizabeth is for family 1, as detailed above.
  2. Family 2 is John and Charlotte, with details as follows:
John Kirby, born at South Otteringham, Yorkshire, on 30 July 1795.
Charlotte Parker, born at Hull, Yorkshire, on 30 May 1792 (or thereabouts), daughter of Robert Parker and his wife Hannah, née Watson.
Elizabeth Kirby, born at Hull in 1815, and died in 1818.
William Kirby, born at Hull on 13 October 1817. Died at Niagara on 23 June 1906.
Mary Kirby, born at Hull in 1822, died in the USA in 1907.
Jane Kirby, born at Leeds on 27 January 1824. Died at Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky, on 23 January 1912.
Hannah, or possibly Charlotte, the latter born 3 January 1829.
Elizabeth, born 22 October 1831, died 29 June 1906 in Kentucky, USA.

Warning

The one item that is particularly concerning is the diary entry referred to in reference 6 for the Parker-51949 profile. The biography states that it confirms the marriage date. However, no textual details are provided. This source is not available online (see Belding-Gaines-Williamson family papers, 1812-1942). I think it is crucial that as a minimum a transcript for the diary entry for 8 May 1867 should be generated. This entry has the potential for significant conclusion changes.

Sources

  1. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
    FamilySearch Record: NL7P-72X (accessed 28 June 2023)
    John Kirby marriage to Elizabeth Parker on 8 May 1815 in Sculcoates All Saints, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  2. ↑ Marriage: "Yorkshire Marriages"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE 46/21; Page: 167
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    John Kirby marriage to Elizabeth Parker on 8 May 1815 in Sculcoates, All Saints, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.
  3. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    FamilySearch Record: NBDN-QYV (accessed 28 June 2023)
    John Kirby baptism on 25 Dec 1815, son of John Kirby & Elizabeth, in Holy Trinity King's Square, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  4. ↑ Baptism: "Yorkshire Baptisms"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE158/7; Page: 191
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    John Kirby baptism on 25 Dec 1815, son of John & Elizabeth, in South End, Hull, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.
  5. ↑ Burial: "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
    FamilySearch Record: JD3W-R56 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    John Kirby burial on 29 Jul 1820 at Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  6. ↑ Burial: "Yorkshire Burials"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE158/78; Page: 178
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    John Kirby burial (died in 1820 at age 6m) on 29 Jul 1820 in Hull, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.
  7. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    FamilySearch Record: NBDN-Q78 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Elizabeth Kirby baptism on 3 Jul 1815, daughter of John Kirby & Charlotte, in Holy Trinity King's Square, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  8. ↑ Baptism: "Yorkshire Baptisms"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE158/7; Page: 152
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Elizabeth Kirby baptism on 3 Jul 1815, daughter of John & Charlotte, on Car Lane, Hull, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.
  9. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    FamilySearch Record: JWKT-DB3 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    William Kirby baptism on 9 Jan 1818, son of John Kirby & Charlotte, in Holy Trinity King's Square, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  10. ↑ Baptism: "Yorkshire Baptisms"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE158/7; Page: 10
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    William Kirby baptism on 9 Jan 1818, son of John & Charlotte, in Hull, Hull, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.
  11. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    FamilySearch Record: NBDN-HJV (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Mary Kirby baptism on 24 Oct 1822, daughter of John Kirby & Charlotte, in Holy Trinity King's Square, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  12. ↑ Baptism: "Yorkshire Baptisms"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE158/7; Page: 320
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Mary Kirby baptism on 24 Oct 1822, daughter of John & Mary, in Hull, Hull, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.
  13. ↑ Burial: "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
    FamilySearch Record: JD3W-23B (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Elizabeth Kirby burial on 9 Jan 1818 at Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
  14. ↑ Burial: "Yorkshire Burials"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE158/78; Page: 16
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Elizabeth Kirby burial (died in 1818 at age 2) on 9 Jan 1818 in Hull, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.
  15. ↑ Passenger List: "New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957"
    The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5/27/1948 - 11/28/1972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237, 1820-1897
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7488 #1022284907 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Name: Elizabeth Kirby; Age: 1; Birth Date: abt 1831; Departure Port: Liverpool, England; Arrival Date: 3 Oct 1832; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Ship Name: Puskina.
  16. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #87685013 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Memorial page for John Kirby (30 Jul 1795-22 Feb 1879), citing Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA (plot: Sect. 4, Lot 2); Maintained by srw (contributor 48512935).
  17. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #87685099 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Memorial page for Charlotte Parker Kirby (30 May 1792-4 Aug 1873), citing Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA (plot: Sect. 4, Lot 2); Maintained by srw (contributor 48512935).
  18. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #69780693 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Memorial page for William Kirby (13 Oct 1817-23 Jun 1906), citing St. Mark's Cemetery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Honoring our Ancestors (contributor 46844300).
  19. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #82332004 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Memorial page for Mary Kirby Williamson (1822-20 Jan 1907), citing Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA (plot: Section 1, Lot 1); Maintained by Quietude (contributor 47201639).
  20. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #95615920 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Memorial page for Elizabeth Kirby Williamson (22 Oct 1831-29 Jun 1906), citing Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA (plot: Section 27, Lots 13 & 14); Maintained by June Phillips (contributor 48525994).
  21. ↑ Death: "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967"
    citing Death, Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,904,681.
    FamilySearch Record: N9BJ-K4P (accessed 28 June 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9YG-J9P5-6 Image number 2898
    Jane Fuller death 1912, daughter of John Kirby & Charlotte Parker, in Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky, United States.
  22. ↑ Baptism: "England, Yorkshire, Parish Registers, 1538-2016"
    FamilySearch Record: 66BF-N53R (accessed 28 June 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9XB-P9MR Image number 00015
    John Kirby baptism on 17 Aug 1795 (born 30 Jul 1795), child of William Kirby & Elizabeth, in South Otterington, Yorkshire, England.
  23. ↑ Baptism: "Yorkshire Baptisms"
    Archive: North Yorkshire County Record Office; Reference: PR/OTS 1/1; Page: 27
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    John Kirby baptism on 17 Aug 1795 (born 30 Jul 1795), son of William Kirby & Elizabeth, in South Otterington, Yorkshire (North Riding), England.
  24. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    FamilySearch Record: NRQY-H7H (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Charlotte Parker baptism on 11 Apr 1792, daughter of Robt Parker, in Hull, Yorkshire, England.
  25. ↑ Baptism: "Yorkshire Baptisms"
    Archive: East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service; Reference: PE 158/6
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Charlotte Parker baptism on 11 Apr 1792, daughter of Robert, in Hull, Holy Trinity, Yorkshire (East Riding), England.




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