Sarah J. Randall Kirk was born in Hickman Co. Tenn.
June 4, 1844. She was the daughter of James Monroe,
and Rebecca Randall. She was the oldest of the family
of 2 bros. and 2 sisters, and 2 half bros. and 2 half
Sisters. One sister preceded her several years ago.
Those remaining are, Noah Randall, Wm. Randall, Mrs
Wm. Pickett, half bros. W. B. Clinton, Mrs. Eliza Cook,
Mrs. Harriet Book And Eddie Clinton.
She was married to Wm. Kirk Jan 31, 1861. They
moved on what is known as the Kirk homestead and
remained there until death called her away. To this
union was born 9 children, the oldest one dying in infancy
and two have preceded her in death a short time ago.
Mrs Laura Dunbar and Mrs. Nellie Vanatta.
Those remaining are Mrs. Sarah Wyatt of Shelton Wash. Mrs. Kirk
Chester Ill. Eleck Kirk, Ina Ill. Mrs. Etta Butler Whittington, Ill.
and Mrs. Myrtle Webber Benton Ill.
Subject of this sketch professed faith in Christ at the age of 13 years
and united with the C. P. Church under the ministry of Clayborn Wilson.
She was a faithful companion and devoted to her home and family.
She was a kind and obliging neighbor and never turned any one away who
came to her in need.
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