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     Allen R. Shirk was born circa 1865 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Lydia Ann Sheesley circa 1884.

     Amanda Shirk married Benjamin Franklin Wade.¹

     Anna Shirk was born at Derry Twp., Dauphin Co., PA. She was the daughter of Caspar Shirk and Anna Nolt.

     Anna Lola Shirk was born on 27 June 1905 at Lost Springs, Marion Co., KS. She was the daughter of Frank Munson Shirk M.D. and Zuletta Jane Ryan. Anna Lola Shirk married Urban Nerius Hartman, son of Peter Simon Hartman and Elizabeth Ann Myers, on 16 March 1927 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. Anna Lola Shirk died on 3 January 1957 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 51. She was buried on 8 January 1957 at Orange, Orange Co., CA.

     Anna Mason Shirk was born on 30 July 1927. She was the daughter of Caspar Shirk and Bertha C. Martalus. Anna Mason Shirk married Lawrence Donald Carpenter, son of Calvin Carpenter and Pearl Martha Starr, on 3 June 1944 at Lebanon Co., PA. Anna Mason Shirk died on 25 March 2011 at San Diego Co., CA, at age 83.

     Asa Jackson Shirk was born on 24 October 1895.¹ He was the son of Isaac Newton Shirk and Viola Morse. Asa Jackson Shirk died on 3 November 1926 at Grundy Co., IA, at age 31.

     Benjamin Franklin Shirk was born on 5 November 1857.¹ He was the son of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller. Benjamin Franklin Shirk died on 12 October 1859 at age 1.¹

     Occupation: Farmer.
Note: At one time lived at Millidgeville, Illinois, later Iowa, per Wanger book. Benjamin Franklin Shirk was born on 27 January 1866 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Palmer Shirk and Sarah J. Moffett. Benjamin Franklin Shirk married Viola Shore on 22 December 1889 at Milledgeville, Carroll Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
SHIRK, BENJAMIN F SHORE, VIOLA CARROLL 12/22/1889 B/ 92 3629.¹ Benjamin Franklin Shirk died on 22 April 1938 at Linn Grove, Buena Vista Co., IA, at age 72.

     Benjamin Palmer Shirk was born on 28 July 1831 at Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk and Susan Stouffer. Benjamin Palmer Shirk married Sarah J. Moffett, daughter of Thomas Moffett and Ann Elizabeth Davis, on 8 April 1858 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
SHIRK, BENJMIN P MOFFETT, SARAH J CARROLL 04/08/1858 OMR/0127. Benjamin Palmer Shirk died on 12 November 1875 at Cherry Grove Twp., Carroll Co., IL, at age 44.¹ He was buried in November 1875 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.

     Benjamin Rinewalt Shirk was born on 8 April 1896.¹ He was the son of Walter Bruce Shirk and Anna Grace Cormany.

     Benjamin Victor Shirk was born on 12 April 1898.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Shirk and Viola Shore.

     Bruce J. Shirk was born on 3 August 1892.¹ He was the son of Witmer Hostetter Shirk and Thurzia L. Williamson. Bruce J. Shirk died in July 1970 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 77.²

     Carl Shirk was born on 19 January 1897.¹ He was the son of Charles F. Shirk and Ellen McLaughlin.

     Carl I. Shirk was born on 18 November 1887.¹ He was the son of Witmer Hostetter Shirk and Thurzia L. Williamson. Carl I. Shirk died in May 1968 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 80.²

     Carrie Adella Shirk was born on 9 November 1882.¹ She was the daughter of William St. Clair Shirk and Georgia Smith. Carrie Adella Shirk died on 22 April 1923 at Hardin Co., IA, at age 40. She was buried in April 1923 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

     Carrie Hewitt Shirk was born on 12 April 1863.¹ She was the daughter of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller. Carrie Hewitt Shirk married Bernard Taylor Sherbon on 20 December 1883.¹ Carrie Hewitt Shirk died on 14 August 1917 at age 54.

     Carroll Lee Shirk was born on 1 September 1873 at Carroll Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Jesse McClure Shirk and Cordelia M. Rahn. Carroll Lee Shirk died on 15 June 1899 at age 25.¹ He was buried in June 1899 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.

     Caspar Shirk married Anna Nolt, daughter of Jonas Nolt and Maria Kauffman, circa 1775.

     Caspar Shirk was born on 17 October 1903 at Pennsylvania. He married Bertha C. Martalus on 8 November 1923 at Lebanon Co., PA. Caspar Shirk died on 25 December 1953 at Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA, at age 50.

     Catherine Shirk was born on 6 October 1801 at Greene Twp., Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of Abraham Shirk and Christina Bowman. Catherine Shirk married Abraham Stouffer, son of Jacob Stouffer and Catherine Witmer, on 7 March 1822. Catherine Shirk died on 27 June 1851 at Franklin Co., PA, at age 49. She was buried in June 1851 at Mennonite Cemetery, Stouffer Ave., Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.

     Charles B. Shirk was born on 14 February 1901.¹ He was the son of George Gotshall Shirk and Lillie Bowlby. Charles B. Shirk died on 21 March 1988 at Princeton, Colusa Co., CA, at age 87.²

     Charles F. Shirk lived at New York City, NY. He was born on 29 December 1869.¹ He was the son of Jesse McClure Shirk and Cordelia M. Rahn. Charles F. Shirk married Ellen McLaughlin in April 1896.

     Chester Emerson Shirk was born on 1 December 1895.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Shirk and Viola Shore. Chester Emerson Shirk died in September 1903 at age 7.¹

     Christian Shirk was born at Donegal Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Caspar Shirk and Anna Nolt.

     Clara G. Shirk was born on 12 September 1858.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse McClure Shirk and Cordelia M. Rahn. Clara G. Shirk married William Alexander Mackay, son of John Mackay, in October 1881.¹ Clara G. Shirk died on 25 May 1889 at Carroll Co., IL, at age 30. She was buried in May 1889 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.

     Cordelia May Shirk was born at Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Jesse McClure Shirk and Cordelia M. Rahn. Cordelia May Shirk died before 1878 at Carroll Co., IL.

     Elizabeth Shirk was born on 19 August 1888.¹ She was the daughter of John Stouffer Shirk and Medora George.

     Elizabeth Snyder Shirk was born on 8 October 1840 at Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of Rev. Jacob Balmer Shirk and Susan Stouffer. Elizabeth Snyder Shirk married Amos W. Hostetter, son of Abram Hostetter and Catharine (?), on 2 July 1861. Elizabeth Snyder Shirk married Dr. Joseph Haller M.D., son of Charles Haller and Abigail Hewitt, on 7 December 1870.

     Elizabeth Snyder Shirk was born on 5 July 1872. She was the daughter of William Snyder Shirk and Frances Hostain. Elizabeth Snyder Shirk married Samuel P. Jones on 22 October 1891.

     Ella May Shirk was born on 11 June 1859.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Palmer Shirk and Sarah J. Moffett. Ella May Shirk married John Miller Rinewalt, son of John Rinewalt and Margaret Miller, on 8 January 1879, no children.¹ Ella May Shirk died on 20 March 1934 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, at age 74. She was buried in March 1934 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.