HARALSON COUNTY, GA - BIOS  Elijah Kirk

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Source: "MEMOIRS OF GEORGIA", Historical and Biographical Sketches,  1896.


ELIJAH KIRK, farmer-merchant, Felton, Haralson Co.,
Ga., son of Jack and Elizabeth Kirk, was born in
Pike county, Ga., March 16, 1857. His parents were
very poor-so poor they could not spare him from the
crop, so the only schooling he received was a few
weeks each year after the crop was "laid by." On
reaching manhood he came to Haralson county, where
he worked on farms until he accumulated enoug h
money to buy a small farm. He worked diligently and
intelligently on his farm, made good crops for his
force, and saved money. He managed his small annual
surplus with unusual discretion, until in 1890, he
found himself possessed of enough capital to embark
in a general merchandise store. He has been
phenomenally successful in this enterprise, and has
now the largest store in Felton, and is doing a
large and profitable business. In addition, he owns
several nice desirable farms which he rents. He is
popular in the community, highly esteemed by his
fellow citizens, and considered one of the best
financiers in his section. All he lacks to round off
and complete his character and fill the measure of
his happiness is a good wife. [Note: 2/5/2003:
Buried at Mt View Cemetery, Bn 3/15/1856, Died
11/2/1930]