Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Kirk, William M.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Buckingham Township


WILLIAM M. KIRK merchant, P.O. Forest Grove, was born in 
Buckingham township, Bucks county, December 21, 1821, being 
a son of William and Phoebe (Malone) Kirk, of Irish descent. 
 This branch of the Kirk family were among the early 
settlers and are quite numerous in Bucks county. William 
Kirk, the father of William M., was a farmer in Buckingham 
township.  He raised a family of nine children, five of whom 
still survive:  Albert, John M., William M., S. Smith, and 
Charles M.  William M. received his education in the 
district schools until he had attained the age of 16 years, 
at which time he entered a store at Forest Grove as clerk, 
remaining in this position several years.  In 1857 he bought 
the store and has continued the business since, with the 
exception of about two years.  The firm is now known as W. 
M. Kirk & Son.  They keep a general line of merchandise.  He 
was married in 1846 to Elmira Johnson, by whom he has two 
children, only one of whom is living, C. Johnson, married to 
Lydia Scarborough.  Mr. Kirk is esteemed by all who have 
dealt with him.