Alexander M. Kirkpatrick, Vernon Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Jane P. McManus
Date: October 15, 2008

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Kirkpatrick, Alexander M.
"Brother A. [Alexander] Kirkpatrick born in Alabama, October 7, 1840, and 
died February 18, 1898, age 57 years, 4 months, 11 days. Moved from Alabama
to Louisiana in 1847, joined the Methodist Church when about 18 years old,
was married to M.J. [Mary Jane] Blackwell, September 12, 1867, joined
Missionary Baptist Church at Laurel Hill November 1888, and was baptized
by Elder Mike Smith together with his wife and 2 daughters. He was licensed
to preach in 1894, drew his letter, and united with Flactor Church April 12,
1896 where his membership remained until his death. Brother Kirkpatrick leaves
a wife, 3 daughters, 1 son to mourn his death. His funeral discourse was
conducted by Elder W.H. Cain at Pine Island graveyard where his remains were
commenced to he care of a loving savior."

[reported in the September 30, 1898 session in the LA Baptist Association
Meeting Records for Vernon Parish LA. Records available on microfilm at
Baptist Historical Office, MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA, 1996. 
Additional notes by Jane P. McManus]

Notes: A.M. Kirkpatrick was the son of Samuel Alexander Kirkpatrick, 
(1818-1895) and Sarah E. Davis (1816-1895); his wife Mary Jane Blackwell
was born 1843 MS, daughter of Morgan S. Blackwell amd Mary Marinda
Johnson. Alexander and Mary Kirkpatrick are buried in Pine Island
Cemetery, Simpson, LA.