Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Kirby, William H February 12, 1914
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Virginian Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark February 13, 1914

Captain William H. Kirby, 69 years old, one of Berkley's best known citizens, 
died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lawford hospital after an illness 
of six weeks.  Captain Kirby had been in failing health several years.
He served with distinction through the war between the States.  At the close of 
the war he engaged in the steamboat business and was captain of several of the 
harbor steamers and tugs.
For many years he was connected with the Baker Salvage Company.  Later he was 
associated with the late L.C. Jones in the marine railway business.
He was a charter member and adjutant of Niemeyer-Shaw Camp Confederate Veterans.
He was a native of Richmond, but had spent 63 years of his life in this city.  
He was a son of the late George H. and Eliza Hope Kirby.  He is survived by one 
son, John E. Kirby and a sister, Mrs. Melnot Herbert.
He was a member of Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, at which church the 
funeral services will take place Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. A.W. Shaw 
will conduct the services and burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
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KIRBY - At the Lawford hospital, Thursday afternoon, February 12, 1914, at 2 
o'clock, after an illness of six weeks, Captain WILLIAM H. KIRBY, son of the 
late George H. and Mrs. Eliza Hope Kirby, of Richmond, aged 69 years, 3 months 
and 24 days.
Funeral SATURDAY AFTERNOON, February 14, at 3 o'clock, in Armstrong Memorial 
Presbyterian Church.  Burial in Magnolia Cemetery.  Friends of the family 
respectfully invited.

Virginian Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark February 14, 1914

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