DESCENDANTS OF ADAM SIRK

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Don Norman

1.ADAM SIRK

Adam Sirk was born in Germany about 1780 and married Kate Poe

there. One source says she was a sister to Adam and Andrew Poe.

The family came to Rockingham County Va before 1784 and eventually

settled in what is now Braxton County WV.

Children of Adam and Kate (Poe) Sirk.

2. (1). Julia b.Nov 24 1788

m.Isaac Lloyd

m.Christian Hyer

3. (2). William

m.Amanda Williams

4. (3). Catherine b.c. 1800

m.Joseph T. Smith Dec 18 1823

5. (4). Isaac

m.Jemima Wilson Dec 18 1823

6. (5). Jacob

7. (6). Anna Stickley b.Jan 14 1802

m.Henry Peterson Mar 10 1822

8. (7). John b.Nov 24 1805

m.Margaret Riffle Jan 21 1825

2.JULIA SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Julia Sirk, a daughter of Adam and Kate (Poe) Sirk, was born in VA

November 24, 1786. She first married Isaac Lloyd and after his death,

married Christian Hyer. Christian Hyer was born in 1789 in what is

now Hardy County, WV. In 1816, Christian and his brother in Law,

Isaac Shaver, moved their families and possessions from Rockingham

County, VA to what is now Flatwoods, WV in one covered wagon. They

arrived in October 1816.

Children of Isaac and Julia (Sirk) Lloyd.

9. (1). Isaac b.c. 1812

m.Catherine ------

10. (2). Julia

Children of Christian and Julia (Sirk)[Lloyd] Hyer.

11. (1). Leonard W. b.Oct 20 1816 d.Oct 30 1892

m.Margaret Ann McPherson Dec 5 1837

12. (2). Adam Jackson b.Aug 24 1818 d.Dec 10 1895

m.Hannah Rogers May 17 1845

m.Hannah Morrison May 21 1870

13. (3). Harvey F. b. 1822

14. (4). Samuel Ellis b. 1823 d.c. 1868

m.Clara Jane Wheeler

15. (5). Nimrod M. b.Jul 12 1826 d. 1901

m.Elizabeth Jane Morrison

16. (6). Jacob M. b. 1828 d.Aug 31 1858

m.Mary Squires

17. (7). William

4.CATHARINE SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Catharine Sirk, a daughter of Adam and Kate (Poe) Sirk, was born in

VA about 1800. She married Joseph T. Smith in Lewis County VA December

18, 1823. The family moved to Exchange, Braxton County VA (WV) about

1834. Joseph died before 1850, as Catharine appears in the 1850 Braxton

County VA census as a head of household.

Children of Joseph T. and Catharine (Sirk) Smith.

18. (1). James b.c. 1825

m.Sarah ------

19. (2). Felix b.c. 1829

20. (3). Henry b.c. 1830

21. (4). Ann b.c. 1834

7.ANNA STICKLEY SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Anna Stickley Sirk, a daughter of Adam and Kate (Poe) Sirk, was born

in VA January 14, 1802. She married Henry Peterson in Lewis County VA

March 10, 1822.

Children of Henry and Anna (Sirk) Peterson.

22. (1). Henry Willis b.Sep 22 1822 d.Nov 22 1894

23. (2). Forest Williamson b.Aug 2 1824 d.Jun 8 1894

24. (3). Asenath Jane b.Aug 2 1826 d.Dec 9 1859

25. (4). Ballard Smith b.Jul 20 1828 d.Jun 30 1878

26. (5). Peter Hanson b.Feb 17 1830 d.Aug 28 1876

27. (6). Annie Eliza b.Sep 8 1832 d.Dec 27 1916

m.Robert Henry Collier

28. (7). John Wesley b.Oct 4 1833

29. (8). Margaret Susan b.Aug 4 1836 d.Nov 7 1910

m.William J. Collier

30. (9). Lottie Powell b.Oct 4 1840

m.Samuel Hannah

31. (10). Josephine Irvin b.Jul 4 1845 d.Jul 16 1922

m.Samuel G. Rogers

32. (11). Charles Henry b.Jul 4 1945 d.Jul 16 1922

m.Nancy Ann Rankin Oct 8 1868

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

John Sirk, a son of Adam and Kate (Poe) Sirk, was born in

Shenandoah County, VA, November 24, 1805 and died in braxton County WV

June 11, 1866. He married Margaret Riffle in Lewis County VA January

16, 1824. Margaret, a daughter of Jacob Sr. and Elizabeth (Boarer)

Riffle, was born in VA November 1, 1802 and died in Braxton County June

8, 1879.

Children of John and Margaret (Riffle) Sirk.

33. (1). Mary Ellen b.Jul 9 1826 d.Sep 13 1904

34. (2). John Adam b.May 13 1828 d.Sep 13 1906

m.Lucinda Frame Sep 16 1847

35. (3). Emsey b.Jan 26 1831 d.Sep 27 1915

m.Martin Riffle

36. (4). Annie b.Feb 26 1833 d.Dec 17 1917

m.Benjamin Dickey

37. (5). Eliza b.Aug 9 1835 d.Feb 29 1920

m.George Walker

38. (6). Sirena b.Nov 22 1837 d.Aug 18 1878

m.Uriah Carte

39. (7). Jacob Wesley b.Mar 31 1840 d.May 7 1881

m.Delilah Dickey

40. (8). Elizabeth b.Feb 20 1843 d.Jul 4 1847

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

John Adam Sirk, a son of John and Margaret (Riffle) Sirk, was

born in Lewis County, VA, May 13, 1828 and died in October 13, 1904 or

September 13, 1906. He married Lucinda Frame May 16, 1847. Lucinda, a

daughter of John and Rachel (Green) Frame, was born in Lewis County, VA

June 12, 1830. John died September 13, 1906 and Rachel died January 15,

1908.

John served the Confederacy in the Civil War in Co I 17 VA Cavalry.

Children of John Adam and Lucinda (Frame) Sirk.

41. (1). John Elwin b.Dec 17 1848 d.Dec 24 1916

m.Sarah Ann Duffield

42. (2). James Edward b.Jun 18 1850 d.Jan 7 1925

m.Rachel Eagle Feb 3 1872

43. (3). Matilda Jane b.Jan 9 1853 d.Oct 21 1854

44. (4). Mary b.Jul 15 1857 d.young

45. (5). William Marcellus b.Nov 1 1859 d.Jun 30 1908

m.Rebecca Jane Nottingham

46. (6). Luther Loren b.Jul 28 1861 d.Apr 14 1928

m.Vera Chapman

47. (7). Susan b.Jul 28 1861 d.Oct 22 1927

m.Charles Andrew Duffield

35.EMSY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Emzy Sirk, a daughter of John and Margaret (Riffle) Sirk, was

born in Braxton County VA (WV) January 26, 1831 and died in Clay

County September 27, 1915. She married Martin Van Buren Riffle in

Clay County WV April 22, 1866. Martin, a son of Jonathan M. and

Barbara (Riffle) Riffle, was born September 16, 1834 and died in 1906.

He married Melvina Strange. Melvina died about 1864.

Children of Martin Van Buren Melvina (Strange) Riffle.

(Step children of Emzy Sirk)

48. (1). Elmira Jane b.Mar 28 1857 d.Apr 8 1857

49. (2). Harriet Ann b.Jul 22 1858

50. (3). Russia Neal b.Jul 23 1860

51. (4). Amanda Jane b.Dec 4 1863

Children of Martin Van Buren and Emzy Jane (Sirk) Riffle.

52. (1). Emzy Clementine b.Jan 26 1867

m.Lorenzo Dow Hyer

53. (2). Mary Lucinda b.May 15 1868 d.May 15 1868

54. (3). Kenneth Duncan b.Feb 14 1869 d.Mar 8 1869

55. (4). John Morgan b.Oct 4 1870 d.Mar 8 1896

56. (5). Mariah Lorina b.Mar 30 1872 d.infant

36.ANNIE SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Annie Sirk, a daughter of John and Margaret (Riffle) Sirk, was

born in Braxton County VA (WV) February 26, 1833 and died there

December 17, 1917. She married Benjamin Dickey. Benjamin was born in

VA 1828 and apparently died between 1861 and 1870, since Annie appears

a a head of household in the 1870 Braxton County WV census.

Children of Benjamin and Annie (Sirk) Dickey.

57. (1). William b.c. 1855

58. (2). Sarah b.c. 1857

59. (3). Benjamin E. b.c. 1861

60. (4). John L. b.c. 1862

37.ELIZABETH SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Elizabeth Sirk, a daughter of John and Margaret (Riffle) Sirk, was

born in Braxton County VA (WV) August 9, 1835 and died February 29,

1920. She married George Walker March 12, 1857. George, a son of Solon

and Elizabeth (Carte) Walker, was born in Braxton County February 12,

1834 and died in a Union prison camp at Alton, IL February 16, 1863.

George served the Confederacy in the Civil War in Co L 14th VA

Cavalry. He enlisted in Braxton County October 4, 1862. He was captured

in Greenbrier County VA November 26, 1862. He was sent to Wheeling,

transferred to Camp Chase at Columbus, OH and then to Alton, IL where he

died of pneumonia March 17, 1863. He is buried in the Confederate

Cemetery at Alton.

After George's death Eliza married Patrick Ryan, who was shot

shortly after their marriage. She also had an out of wedlock child by

Elliot Mollohan. This child went by the name Walker.

Children of George and Elizabeth (Sirk) Walker.

61. (1). John Homer b.May 10 1858 d.Jun 27 1926

m.Missouri Tanner

62. (2). Solon Sherman b.Mar 30 1860 d.May 4 1860

63. (3). Bunion Stanley b.Mar 6 1862 d.Nov 5 1866

Child of Elliot Mollohan and Elizabeth (Sirk) Walker.

64. (1). Margaret Louverna b.May 5 1869 d.Oct 31 1944

m. C. Frank McCann Feb 13 1895

38.SIRENA SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Sirena Sirk, a daughter of John and Margaret (Riffle) Sirk, was

born November 22, 1837 and died August 18, 1878. She had a child

before marriage. She married Uriah Carte. Uriah, a son of George and

Isabel Carte, was born in Braxton County VA (WV) about 1844.

Child of Sirena Sirk.

65. (1). Robert Franklin Hall b.Oct 7 1866 d.Jan 5 1938

Children of Uriah and Sirena (Sirk) Carte.

66. (1). Naoma Susan b.May 25 1868 d.Jun 8 1894

m.Thomas Jarvis

67. (2). Belle b. 1871 d.Mar 16 1942

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Jacob Wesley Sirk, a son of John and Margaret (Riffle) Sirk, was

born in Braxton County VA (WV) March 31, 1840 and died May 7, 1881.

He married Delilah Dickey December 3, 1860. Delilah was born in Greene

County PA August 4, 1845 and died October 24, 1904. Delilah married

James L. Hays October 29, 1889.

Jacob served the Confederacy in the Civil War in Co L 14th VA

Cavalry. He was a prisoner of war.

Children of Jacob Wesley and Delilah (Dickey) Sirk.

68. (1). John Remley b.Sep 27 1861 d.May 6 1919

m.Harriet McMorrow Nov 11 1884 (Jun 15 1860-Nov 9 1935)

69. (2). Bunion Stanley b.Jun 1 1870 d.Feb 20 1951

m.Delilah Cunningham May 18 1895

70. (3). Henry W. b.Jun 14 1874 d.Oct 24 1877

71. (4). Rouie b.Aug 28 1877 d.Oct 15 1901

m.Okey Hall

72. (5). Link b.Feb 23 1880 d.Jul 19 1965

m.Henry Scott Pierson

73. (6). Dayton b.Jun 10 1883 d.Dec 22 1959

m.Sarah Louella Beatty

74. (7). Della b.Sep 7 1885 d.Oct 23 1957

m.Benjamin Dexter Hamrick Aug 25 1904

75. (8). Margaret Vanina b.Apr 4 1867 d.Jun 5 1867

42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK

1.ADAM SIRK

James Edward Sirk, a son of John Adam and Lucinda (Frame) Sirk,

was born in Braxton County, VA (WV) June 18, 1850 and died January 7,

1923. He married Rachael Eagle February 3, 1872. Rachael, a daughter

of Enoch and Cinthia (Lilly) Eagle, was born February 14, 1846 at Eagle

Bend, Nicholas County, VA (WV). James died January 7, 1923 at O'Brion's

Creek, Clay County, WV, and Rachael died April 1, 1925 at Duck, Clay

County, WV.

Children of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle) Sirk.

76. (1). Susan Edna b.Feb 20 1873 d.Jul 7 1898

m.Lincoln B. Wheeler

77. (2). Ella May b.Jul 5 1874

m.Robert Burton Duffield

78. (3). Edward Franklin b.Dec 9 1875 d.Nov 11 1931

m.Dulcia Linkenogger

79. (4). James Austin b.Nov 24 1877 d.Aug 23 1960

m.Lulu Gillespie

m.Donna Estel (Walker) Stalnaker Apr 23 1927

80. (5). Mary Elizabeth b.Apr 3 1878

m.Sherman McCracken

81. (6). Curtis b.Oct 9 1881

m.Naoma Pettit

82. (7). Anna b.Mar 12 1883 d.Jul 17 1980

m.Jacob Argabrite Aug 18 1904

83. (8). Sarah Bell b.Mar 8 1885

m.Peter Henry Frankfort

84. (9). Stella b.Jul 2 1887

85. (10). Rosie b.Apr 14 1889

m.John Jackson Smith

45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK

1.ADAM SIRK

William marcellus Sirk, a son of John Adam and Lucinda (Frame)

Sirk, was born in Braxton County VA (WV) November 1, 1859 and died

June 30, 1908. He married Rebecca Jane Nottingham March 1, 1883.

Rebecca was born in 1858 and died in 1958.

Children of William Marcellus and Rebecca Jane (Nottingham) Sirk.

86. (1). John Norman b.Aug 16 1883 d. 1952

m.Ethel Young

87. (2). Stillman b.May 8 1885 d.May 16 1890

88. (3). Lucy b. 1887

89. (4). John Kenny b. 1889 d. 1961

m.Flora Bell McCune

90. (5). Mary Ellen b.Feb 9 1891 d. 1988

91. (6). Haymond b.Oct 15 1893 d.Jun 28 1894

92. (7). Ada b. 1895 d. 1895

93. (8). Nettie b. 1898

94. (9). Elsie b.Aug 22 1899 d. 1937

95. (10). Lanty b.Apr 12 1902 d. 1966

m.Lena Cunningham Mar 10 1924

96. (11). Rada Ethel b.Sep 26 1905

97. (12). Ray b.May 9 1907 d. 1982

m.Ethel Dix

46.LUTHER LOREN SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM

SIRK

Luther Loren Sirk, a son of John Adam and Lucinda (Frame) Sirk,

was born July 28, 1861 and died April 14, 1928. He married Vera

Chapman. Harry James Mollohan reports Luther's wife as "Verna Cadle"

Known children of Luther Loren and Vera (Chapman) Sirk.

98. (1). Raymond b.Mar 29 1883 d. 1897

99. (2). Cindy b.Mar 29 1883

100. (3). Scott b.Dec 23 1885 d.Dec 20 1911

101. (4). Mozella b.Feb 22 1889 d.Sep 11 1966

m.----- Carpenter

102. (5). James Burnie b.Feb 2 1901 d.Aug 19 1978

m.Pauline Barr Sep 14 1923

69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK

1.ADAM SIRK

Bunion Stanley Sirk, a son of Jacob Wesley and Delilah (Dickey)

Sirk, was born June 1, 1870 and died February 20, 1951. He married

Delilah Cunningham May 18, 1895. Delilah, a daughter of Jehu and

Temperance (Riffle) Cunningham, was born March 27, 1873 and died in

1942.

Children of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham) Sirk.

103. (1). Ornie b.Feb 24 1896

104. (2). Almie b.Jun 20 1897

m.James Dayton Barber Oct 7 1916

m.Joel M. Frame

105. (3). Vessie Allen b.SEP 23 1898

m.Virgie Hinkle Sep 25 1921

106. (4). Delphia R. b.JUL 24 1914 d. 1938

m.Eugene Huff

107. (5). Savanna b.OCT 30 1911

m.Herman Floyd

m.------ Starkey

108. (6). Bernard b.AUG 17 1904

m.Ivy J. Cart May 26 1933

109. (7). Susie b.SEP 12 1902

m.Howard Pettit

110. (8). Tressie b.NOV 22 1906

m.Fred Marston Gribble

111. (9). John Sherman b.NOV 14 1905

m.Reo Morris

112. (10). Clayton Rex b.OCT 08 1900 D.Apr 17 1977

m.Blanch May Wood Dec 6 1924

73.DAYTON SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Dayton Sirk, a son of Jacob Wesley and Delilah (Dickey) Sirk, was

born June 10, 1883 and died December 22, 1959. He married Sarah Louella

Beatty.

Children of Dayton and Sarah Louella (Beatty) Sirk.

113. (1). Hazel Lela b.MAR 22 1908

114. (2). Francis Remley b.APR 29 1911

115. (3). Sadie Alma b.JUN 25 1913

116. (4). Mary Madeline b.JUN 03 1915

m.Forest M. Teter Mar 5 1938

117. (5). Walter Bernard b.FEB 23 1917

118. (6). Charles Wesley b.MAY 24 1919

119. (7). James Russell b.DEC 07 1921

74.DELLA SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Della Sirk, a daughter of Jacob Wesley and Delilah (Dickey) Sirk,

was born September 7, 1885 and died in Braxton County October 23, 1957.

She married Benjamin Dexter Hamrick August 25, 1904. Benjamin, a son of

James P. and Laura (Nottingham) Hamrick, was born December 2, 1878 and

died in Braxton County WV March 3, 1924.

Children of Benjamin Dexter and Della (Sirk) Hamrick.

120. (1). Olive Lucille b.Jun 18 1906

m.Oley Patrick Riffle

121. (2). James Henry b.Sep 5 1909

m.Bernice Miles

122. (3). Ava Gertrude b.May 5 1910

m.Carl Davisson

123. (4). Dana Brenning b.Jan 28 1912 d.May 5 1950

124. (5). Dorothy Vernon b.Mar 3 1914 d.1969

m.Cecil Cash

125. (6). Jesse W. b.Aug 28 1916 d. 1978

m.Bonnie Belle Cash Jun 29 1936

126. (7). Mabel Claris b.Nov 3 1918

m.Russell Cash

127. (8). Laura b.Dec 1919

m.Thomas Boggs

128. (9). Rosalie

m.Dellis Jarrett

129. (10). Viola

76.SUSAN EDNA SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Susan Edna Sirk, a daughter of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle)

Sirk, was born February 20, 1873 and died July 7, 1898. She married

Lincoln B. Wheeler. Lincoln was a son of Edward Wheeler.

Children of Lincoln B. and Susan Edna (Sirk) Wheeler.

130. (1). Russell b. 1884

131. (2). Ammie b. 1886

77.ELLA MAY SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Ella May Sirk, a daughter of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle) Sirk,

was born July 5, 1874 and died May 6, 1952. She married Robert Burton

Duffield. Robert Burton Duffield, a son of John McHenry and Susan

Catharine (Riffle) Duffield, was born June 15, 1872. He married

Ella May Sirk.

Children of Robert Burton and Ella May (Sirk) Duffield.

132. (1). Larue b.Dec 26 1894

m.Pat White

133. (2). Bessie b.Dec 12 1895

m.William E. Gillespie

78.EDWARD FRANKLIN SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM

SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Edward Franklin Sirk, a son of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle) Sirk, was born on Argabrite Hollow, Clay County WV December 9, 1875 and died November 11, 1931. He married Dulcia Linkenogger.

Children of Edward Franklin and Dulcia (Linkenogger) Sirk.

134. (1). Mable b.Jan 25 1906

135. (2). Gay b.Jul 19 1907

m.--- Evans

136. (3). Cecil b.Dec 5 1916 d.Aug 17 1972

137. (4). Emma b.Jun 14 1910

138. (5). Hester E. b.Jan 29 1912 d.Jul 1 1987

m.Carl W. Starcher

139. (6). Laura E. b.Oct 1 1918 d. Jan 14 2007

m. Kenneth S. Ellison

140. (7). Pearly Alice b.Aug 19 1925

m.Ferrell Starcher Dec 24 1941

m.Frank N. Cutlip

79.JAMES AUSTIN SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

James Austin Sirk, a son of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle) Sirk,

was born November 24, 1877. He married Lula Gillespie September 21,

1905. Lula, a daughter of Andrew and Mahulda (Rogers) Gillespie, was

born in March 1886.

James married Donna Estel (Walker) Stalnaker in Clay County WV April

23, 1927. Donna, a daughter of Andrew Jackson and Almira Jane (Hanshaw)

Walker, was born in was born February 17, 1892 in Clay County WV and

died there January 04, 1982. She married Charus Stalnaker April

07, 1915 in Clay County. Charus, a son of Samuel and Amanda (Watson)

Stalnaker, was born November 10, 1887 and died in 1919.

Children of James Austin and Lulu (Gillespie) Sirk.

141. (1). Altho b.APR 03 1908

142. (2). Thurman b.JUL 10 1911 d. Apr 6 1980

m. Emma Louise Eagle Apr 19 1958

143. (3). Roscoe b.MAR 08 1914

144. (4). Allie b.APR 03 1916

Children of Charus and Donna Estel (Walker) Stalnaker.

(Step children of James Austin Sirk)

145. (1). Okey Darius b.Mar 17 1916 d.Sep 06 1967

146. (2). Vodra A. b. 1917 d.Sep 13 2001

147. (3). Otha N. b.c. 1920

Child of James Austin and Donna Estel (Walker) [Stalnaker] Sirk.

148. (1). Cecil James b.Dec 16 1926 d.Aug 17 1972

80.MARY ELIZABETH SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Mary Elizabeth Sirk, a daughter of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle)

Sirk, was born April 8, 1878. She married Sherman McCracken July 3,

1898. Sherman, a son of James and Lutitia McCracken, was born in

Clay County WV in May 1876.

Children of Sherman and Mary Elizabeth (Sirk) McCracken.

149. (1). Leota b.Apr 30 1899

150. (2). Valerie b.Apr 26 1900

151. (3) Lenna b.Dec 29 1902

152. (4). Preston b.Jul 23 1901 d.Jan 9 1984

m.Dorothy Mae Mollohan Dec 23 1925

153. (5). Icie b.Dec 22 1904

154. (6). Jack b.Mar 6 1906

m.Orpha Mildred Mollohan Dec 31 1931

155. (7). Osborne b.Dec 5 1907

156. (8). Lethia b.Oct 30 1910

157. (9). Russell b.Aug 2 1912

158. (10). Ella b.Jun 16 1914

159. (11). Gussie b.Jan 26 1916

160. (12). Hamilton b.Aug 31 1917

81.CURTIS SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Curtis Sirk, a son of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle) Sirk,

was born on Argabrite Hollow, O'Brion's Creek, Clay County WV,

October 9, 1881 and died February 25, 1983. He married Naoma Pettit

October 2, 1908. Naoma, a daughter of George and Clara (Teel) Pettit,

was born at Elizabeth, Wirt County, WV, January 10, 1893 and died May

21, 1981.

Children of Curtis and Naoma (Pettit) Sirk.

161. (1). Christine b.Jan 25 1910

m.Eugene Boggs

162. (2). Beatrice b.Jun 18 1912

m.Claude LeDoux

163. (3). Maysel b.Sep 29 1913 d.Nov 26 1919

164. (4). Paul Harvard b.May 29 1916

m.Etta Margaret Rogers

165. (5). Ellen b.Mar 11 1920 d.Nov 20 1965

m.Lewis Ross May 7 1937

82.ANNA SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN

SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Anna Sirk, a daughter of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle) Sirk, was

born March 12, 1883 and died July 17, 1980. She married Jacob Lee

Argabrite August 18, 1904. Jacob, a son of William Floyd and Elizabeth

(Wines) Argabrite, was born February 20, 1878.

Children of Jacob Lee and Anna Lilly (Sirk) Argabrite.

166. (1). Donzel Ivan b.Feb 25 1905

167. (2). Ida b.Oct 15 1908

168. (3). Clarence Leon b.Dec 15 1909

m.K. Sue Harper

169. (4). Irene b.Nov 23 1911

m.Carl Dave Mollohan Mar 8 1930

170. (5). James Ray b.Nov 27 1912

171. (6). Ledra b.Jun 9 1914

m.Irene Pearl Duffield

172. (7). Lyman b.Mar 31 1916

173. (8). Edward b.Dec 10 1917

174. (9). Ines b.Mar 6 1919

175. (10). Verbal b. 1920

176. (11). Iva Jane b.June 8 1923

m.Lantz Mollohan Sep 12 1945

177. (12). Dennis Carl b.May 12 1925

83.SARAH BELL SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Sarah Bell Sirk, a daughter of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle)

Sirk, was born March 8, 1885. She married Peter Henry Frankfort.

Children of Peter Henry and Sarah Bell (Sirk) Frankfort.

178. (1). Opal Freda b.AUG 16 1913

179. (2). James Wilbur b.JAN 14 1915

180. (3). twin b.Jul 7 1920 d.Jul 7 1920

181. (4). twin b.Jul 7 1920 d.Jul 7 1920

182. (5). Dorothy b.MAR 12 1923

85.ROSIE SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Rosie Sirk, a daughter of James Edward and Rachael (Eagle)

Sirk, was born April 14, 1889. She married John Jackson Smith.

John was born in 1879.

Children of John Jackson and Rosie (Sirk) Smith.

183. (1). Maude Irene b. 1906

m.Taylor Vesper Dodrill

184. (2). Ethel May b. 1909

m.Harley Johnson

185. (3). James Hugh b. 1911

m.Lona Gusta Boggs

186. (4). Hubert Wannie b. 1913

m.Hazel Carter

m.Minnie Holmes

187. (5). Myrtle Mary b. 1916

m.Denver David Beasley

86.JOHN NORMAN SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM

SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

John Norman Sirk, a son of William Marcellus and Rebecca Jane

(Nottingham) Sirk, was born August 16, 1883 and died in 1952. He

married Ethel Ashley. Ethel, a daughter of H. William and Mariah J.

(Young) Ashley, was born December 23, 1886.

Children of John Norman and Ethel (Ashley) Sirk.

188. (1). William Spencer b.May 12 1907

189. (2). Othel Marie b.Apr 21 1909

190. (3). Leland b.Mar 13 1911

191. (4). Julia Ann b.Apr 24 1912

192. (5). John Norman Jr.

89.JOHN KENNA SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN

SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

John Kenna Sirk, a son of William Marcellus and Rebecca Jane (Nottingham) Sirk, was born in Clay County WV in June 1889 and died in 1961. He married Flora Belle McCune.

Children of John Kenna and Flora Bell (McCune) Sirk.

193. (1). Carrie b. Oct 1 1915 d. Jun 8 2005

m. Wiley E. Miller

194. (2). Orval

195. (3). Ruby

m. ----- Wolverton

196. (4). Eunice

m. ----- Snodgrass

95.LANTY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Lanty Sirk, a son of William Marcellus and Rebecca Jane (Nottingham)

Sirk, was born April 12, 1902 and died in 1966. He married Lena

Cunningham in Clay County WV March 10, 1924.

Children of Lanty and Lena (Cunningham) Sirk.

197. (1). Nettie Opal b.FEB 02 1925

198. (2). Virginia Lee b.JUN 22 1926

199. (3). Margaret Jean b.APR 30 1928

200. (4). Carl William b.NOV 30 1929 d.Oct 20 2002

m. Bertha J. Nottingham

201. (5). Richard Eugene b.APR 08 1931_

97.RAY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Ray Sirk, a son of William Marcellus and Rebecca Jane

(Nottingham) Sirk, was born in 1908 and died in 1982. He married

Ethel Dix. Ethel was born in 1911.

Children of Ray and Ethel (Dix) Sirk.

202. (1). Virl Kenneth b. 1929

m.Doris Ovington

203. (2). Betty Lou b.Jan 26 1931 d.Jan 3 2002

m.Eugene Sigman

204. (3). Donald Keith b. 1934 d.Nov 20 2000

m.Jean Vaughan

205. (4). Marvin RAy b. 1936

m.Hilda Vogel

206. (5). Larry Gail b. 1938 d. 1959

207. (6). James Ronald b. 1946

m.Jennifer Pitzer

208. (7). Connie Sue b. 1948

m.Russell Eugene Carter

102.JAMES BURNIE SIRK 46.LUTHER LOREN SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

James Bernie Sirk, a son of Luther Loren and Vera (Chapman) Sirk,

was born February 2, 1901 and died August 19, 1978. He married Pauline

Barr September 14, 1923. Pauline, a daughter of Alton and Lydia

Margaret (Hanna) Barr, was born June 11, 1907 and died January 29, 1984.

Children of James Bernie and Pauline (Barr) Sirk.

209. (1). Billy Scott b.Oct 19 1925

m.Wilma Ringer Jan 1 1945

210. (2). James Loren b.Mar 25 1930

m.Margaret Albert Ringer Nov 14 1949

211. (3). Juanita Marie b.Nov 29 1933

m.Thomas Arnold Stevens Jun 24 1950

212. (4). Bobby Brean b.may 1 1937 d.Apr 14 1974

m.Sue Bernadette Buckalew Jan 25 1957

213. (5). Mary Margaret b.Sep 7 1943

m.William Carl Dunson Sep 1 1961

m.Johnny Ray Mauldin Nov 26 1965

104.ALMIE SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Almie Sirk, a daughter of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham)

Sirk, was born June 20, 1897 and died in January 1988. She married James

Dayton Barber October 7, 1916. James, a son of Henry and

Sarah (Huffman) Barber, was born December 2, 1894 and died August 16.

1970.

Her second husband was Joel Marshall Frame. Joel, a son of

O'Jennings and Virina Susan (Walker) Frame, was born September 17, 1892

and died February 23, 1978.

Children of James Dayton and Almie (Sirk) Barber.

214. (1). Lillian M. b.DEC 21 1914

215. (2). Oral J. b.OCT 01 1917

216. (3). Robert J. b.JAN 19 1920

217. (4). Edward J. b.FEB 11 1922

m.Patricia E. Cochran

218. (5). Grover Allen b.SEP 25 1924

219. (6). Sadie Ellen b.DEC 10 1926

m.Arthur Root

m.Jerry S. Strabol

220. (7). Shorty Harry b.NOV 16 1929

m.Jackie Leroy Smith

221. (8). Perry William b.OCT 06 1932 d.May 1 1933

222. (9). Howard Lee b.JUN 08 1934 d.Sep 27 1935

105.VESSIE ALLEN SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Vessie Allen Sirk, a son of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham)

Sirk, was born September 23, 1898 and died December 11, 1952. He married

Virgie Hinkle September 25, 1921. Virgie, a daughter of Archillus and

Virginia Alice (Laymen) Hinkle, was born February 22, 1904 and died

January 16, 1989.

Vessie was killed in a mining accident.

Children of Vessie Allen and Virgie (Hinkle) Sirk.

223. (1). Cora Louise b.DEC 05 1923_

m.Peter D. Hutchinson

224. (2). Lawrence Donald b.FEB 12 1924 d. Jul 9 2009

m.Joan Crickard Jun 13 1947

107.SAVANNA SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Savanna Sirk, a daughter of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham)

Sirk, was born October 30, 1911. She married Herman Floyd. Her second

husband was -------- Starkey.

Children of Herman and Savanna (Sirk) Floyd.

225. (1). Norma Jean

m.------- Post

m.James Patrick Bodkins (Sep 9 1923- )

108.BERNARD SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Bernard Sirk, a son of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham) Sirk,

was born August 17, 1904. He married Ivy J. Cart May 26, 1933. Ivy, a

daughter of George A. and Emma F. (Coen) Cart, was born June 28, 1913.

Bernard reportedly fathered a child before marriage.

Children of Bernard Sirk and Garnet Winters.

226. (1). Homer S. Winters b.Sep 5 1927

Children of Bernard and Ivy J. (Cart) Sirk.

227. (1). Helen Musiette b.JUN 16 1934

m.Junior A. Armentrout Aug 30 1952

228. (2). Ransel Cody b.AUG 09 1935

m.Treva Lorine Skidmore Mar 16 1968

229. (3). Roxie Dimple b.FEB 23 1937

m.William M. Francis Dec 24 1956

109.SUSIE SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Susie Sirk, a daughter of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham)

Sirk, was born September 13, 1902. She married Howard Pettit. Howard is

a son of George and Clara (Teal) Pettit.

Children of Howard and Susie (Sirk) Pettit.

230. (1). Delcie Marie b.MAY 06 1922

m.David W. Harris Apr 3 1939

110.TRESSIE SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Tressie Sirk, a daughter of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham)

Sirk, was born November 22, 1906. She married Fred Marston Gribble.

Children of Fred Marston and Tressie (Sirk) Gribble.

231. (1). John M. b.MAY 04 1928

m.Glenna C. Shaffer (Oct 30 1930-Nov 13 1981)

232. (2). James

112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK

8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Clayton Rex Sirk, a son of Bunion Stanley and Delilah (Cunningham)

Sirk, was born October 8, 1900 and died April 17, 1977. He married

Blanch May Wood December 6, 1924. Blanch, a daughter of Wetzel Given and

Edith Florence (Given) Wood, was born November 3, 1905.

Children of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood) Sirk.

233. (1). Edith May b.MAR 17 1927_

m.Paul Nutter Ross

234. (2). Kennie Lee b.MAY 24 1928

m.Patsy Ann Burton Aug 4 1954

m.Carolyn King Nov 29 1985

235. (3). Kenneth Lewis b.SEP 25 1929

m.Marie Griffith Dec 26 1954

m.Barbara Cleveland Dewitt

236. (4). Imogene Rose b.DEC 10 1935

m.Alvin Hall Howell Mar 8 1957

237. (5). Shirley Joan b.MAR 16 1938

m.Richard Reese Wilt Dec 22 1962

238. (6). Rex Eugene b.JAN 18 1941

m.Coralyn Ramsey

m.Delores Joan Coffman

239. (7). John Calvin b.AUG 27 1942

m.Loretta Jean Crawford

138.HESTER E. SIRK 78.EDWARD FRANKLIN SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Hester E. Sirk, a daughter of Edward Franklin and Dulcia

(Linkenogger) Sirk, was born January 29, 1912 at Villa Nova WV and

died in Charleston WV July 1, 1987. She married Carl W. Starcher.

Children of Carl W. and Hester E. (Sirk) Starcher.

240. (1). Wetzel

241. (2). James

242. (3). Curtis

243. (4). Jack

139.LAURA E. SIRK 78.EDWARD FRANKLIN SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Laura E. Sirk, a daughter of Edward Franklin and Dulcia (Linkenogger) Sirk, was born in Clay County WV October 1, 1918 and died in Wood County WV

Janaury 14, 2007. She married Kenneth S. Ellison, who preceded her in death.

Children of Kenneth S. and Laura e. (Sirk) Ellison.

244. (1). Bobby Gene

m. Diane ----

245. (2). Barbara Ann

m. Richard C. Cohea

246. (3). Sandra Kay

m. ---- Snider

247. (4). Dulcie May

m. ----- Hicks

140.PEARLY ALICE SIRK 78.EDWARD FRANKLIN SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Pearly Alice Sirk, a daughter of Edward Franklin and Dulcia

(Linkenogger) Sirk, was born August 19, 1925. She married Ferrell

Starcher December 24, 1941. Her second husband is Frank N. Cutlip.

Pearly and Ferrell adopted Linda Mae Starcher in 1954. Linda's

birth parents are Otha Shamblin and Lucille McLane. They were married

and divorced.

Children of Ferrell and Pearly Alice (Sirk) Starcher.

248. (1). Cecil Ferrell b.Jul 3 1945

249. (2) David Charles b.Mar 9 1948

250. (3). Linda Mae b.Nov 21 1951

161.CHRISTINE SIRK 81.CURTIS SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Christine Sirk, a daughter of Curtis and Naoma (Pettit)

Sirk, was born January 25, 1910. She married Eugene Boggs. Eugene, a son

of Ernest Albert and Virginia Blanche (Lough) Boggs, was born May 31,

1906 and died January 29, 1982.

Children of Eugene and Christine (Sirk) Boggs.

251. (1). Donald Lewis "Toddy"

252. (2). Jack Leon

253. (3). Hunter Lee

254. (4). Bobby Lynn

255. (5). Johnny Lyle b.Jun 8 1933 d.May 22 1960

162.BEATRICE SIRK 81.CURTIS SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN

ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Beatrice Sirk, a daughter of Curtis and Naoma (Pettit) Sirk, was

born June 18, 1912. She married Claude LeDoux.

Children of Claude and Beatrice (Sirk) LeDoux.

256. (1). Edsel b.Jul 1930

164.PAUL HARVARD SIRK 81.CURTIS SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Paul Harvard Sirk, a son of Curtis and Naoma (Pettit) Sirk, was born at O'Brion's Creek, Clay County, WV March 29, 1916 and died in Clay County August 23, 2005. He married Etta Margaret Rogers May 18, 1935. Etta, a daughter of

Manard F. and Ella May (Friend) Rogers, was born at Moorefork, Clay County, WV, July 28, 1918.

Children of Paul Harvard and Etta Margaret (Rogers) Sirk.

257. (1). Leah Fay b.Jun 2 1935

258. (2). Louie Allen b.Jun 13 1937

m.Iris Kay Hyer May 2 1959

259. (3). Connie Lou b.May 23 1940

260. (4). Belinda Gay b.Dec 2 1942

165.ELLEN SIRK 81.CURTIS SIRK 42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN

ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Ellen Sirk, a daughter of Curtis and Naoma (Pettit) Sirk, was born

March 11, 1920 and died November 20, 1965. She married Lewis Ross May 7,

1937.

Children of Lewis and Ellen (Sirk) Ross.

261. (1). Freda

262. (2). Beverly

193.CARRIE J. SIRK 89.JOHN KENNA SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Carrie J. Sirk, a daughter of John Kenna and Flora Bell (McCune) Sirk, was born in Braxton County WV October 1, 1915 and died in Hurrican, WV June 8, 2005. She married Wiley J. Miller.

Children of Wiley E. and Carrie J. (Sirk) Miller.

263. (1). Wiley E. Jr.

m. Sharon -----

264. (2). Dorothy

m. James Underwood

200.CARL WILLIAM SIRK 95.LANTY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Carl William Sirk, a son of Lanty and Lena (Cunningham) Sirk, was

born November 30, 1929 and died in Kanawha County WV October 30, 2002.

He married Bertha J. Nottingham.

Children of Carl William and Bertha J. (Nottingham) Sirk.

265. (1). Richard

266. (2). Roger

267. (3). Tammy

m. --- Samples

268. (4). Susan

m. ---- Nettles

202.VIRL KENNETH SIRK 97.RAY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Virl Kenneth Sirk, a son of Ray and Ethel (Dix) Sirk, married

Doris Ovington.

Children of Virl Kenneth and Doris (Ovington) Sirk.

269. (1). Sherry

270. (2). Kenneth Ray

271. (3). Steven Glenn

272. (4). Gary David

203.BETTY LOU SIRK 97.RAY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Betty Lou Sirk, a daughter of Ray and Ethel (Dix) Sirk, was born in

Clay County WV January 26, 1931 and died in Kanawha County WV January 3,

2003. She married Eugene Sigman, wo prededed her in death.

Children of Eugene and Betty Lou (Sirk) Sigman.

273. (1). Randall Eugene

274. (2). Karen Lynn

m. ---- Ferrell

204.DONALD KEITH SIRK 97.RAY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Donald Keith Sirk, a son of Ray and Ethel (Dix) Sirk, was born about

1934 and died in Jacksonville, FL November 20, 2000. He first married

Jean Vaughan. After Jean's death, he married Donna Dorsey.

Children of Donald Keith and Jean (Vaughan) Sirk.

275. (1). Terrance Lee

Children of Donald Keith and Donna (Dorsey) Sirk.

276. (1). Kelly Lynette

277. (2). Michael Keith

205.MARVIN RAY SIRK 97.RAY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Marvin Ray Sirk, a son of Ray and Ethel (Dix) Sirk, married

Hilda Vogel.

Children of Marvin Ray and Hilda (Vogel) Sirk.

278. (1). Stanley

279. (2). Daniel

280. (3). Patrick Ray

281. (4). Lisa Ann

207.JAMES RONALD SIRK 97.RAY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

James Ronald Sirk, a son of Ray and Ethel (Dix) Sirk, married

Jennifer Pitzer.

Children of James Ronald and Jennifer (Pitzer) Sirk.

282. (1). Kelley Rae

283. (2). Kristen Ashley

208.CONNIE SUE SIRK 97.RAY SIRK 45.WILLIAM MARCELLUS SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Connie Sue Sirk, a daughter of Ray and Ethel (Dix) Sirk,

married Russell Eugene Carter.

Children of Russell Eugene and Connie Sue (Sirk) Carter.

284. (1). Linda Sue

285. (2). Matthew Russell

209.BILLY SCOTT SIRK 102.JAMES BURNIE SIRK 46.LUTHER LOREN

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Billy Scott Sirk, a son of James Bernie and Pauline (Barr) Sirk,

was born October 19, 1925. He married Wilma Ringer in Oakland, MD

January 1, 1945. Wilma, a daughter of Charles David and Catherine

(Hartman) Ringer, was born May 23, 1927.

Children of Billy Scott and Wilma (Ringer) Sirk.

286. (1). Jacqueline Fae b.Aug 10 1945

m.Carl Zanotti Aug 23 1969

287. (2). Bonnie Paulette b.Nov 4 1947

m.James Allen McCabe

288. (3). Judy Ann b.Feb 9 1950

m.Anthony Brown

210.JAMES LOREN SIRK 102.JAMES BURNIE SIRK 46.LUTHER LOREN

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

James Loren Sirk, a son of James Bernie and Pauline (Barr) Sirk,

was born March 25, 1930 and died December 9, 1983. He married Margaret

Alberta Ringer November 14, 1949. Margaret, a daughter of Charles David

and Catherine (Hartman) Ringer, was born March 14, 1932.

Children of James Loren and Margaret Alberta (Ringer) Sirk.

289. (1). Wanda Ann b.Apr 7 1950

m.Robert Thompson Sep 27 1969

290. (2). Donna Lee b.Apr 26 1952

m.Randolph Wolfe

291. (3). James Loren Jr. b.Dec 10 1957 d.Nov 12 1958

292. (4). Paula Jo b.Apr 1960

m.Steven A. Miller

293. (5). Keith James b.Dec 6 1968

211.JUANITA MARIE SIRK 102.JAMES BURNIE SIRK 46.LUTHER LOREN

SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Juanita Marie Sirk, a daughter of James Bernie and Pauline (Barr)

Sirk, was born in Braxton County WV November 29, 1933. She married

Thomas Arnold Stevens June 24 1950. Thomas, a son of George and Leora

(Kelly) Stevens, was born at Cadiz, OH December 23, 1929.

Children of Thomas Arnold and Juanita Marie (Sirk) Stevens.

294. (1). Rodney Arnold b.jul 24 1952

m.Pamela -------

295. (2). George Bernie b.Apr 13 1956

296. (3). Mark Allen b.Feb 6 1958

297. (4). Kimberly Lynn b.Aug 17 1961

212.BOBBY BREAN SIRK 102.JAMES BURNIE SIRK 46.LUTHER LOREN SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Bobby Brean Sirk, a son of James Bernie and Pauline (Barr) Sirk, was

born May 1, 1937 and died April 14, 1974. He married Sue Bernadette

Buckalew January 25, 1957. Sue, a daughter of Ray and Bernadette

Buckalew, was born November 12, 1940.

Children of Bobby Brean and Sue Bernadette (Buckalew) Sirk.

298. (1). Bobby Brean Jr. b.Jan 22 1958

m.Patricia Johnson Jun 5 1977

299. (2). Patricia Sue b.Mar 11 1960

m.----- Brewer

300. (3). Dianna Carol b.Jul 18 1961

213.MARY MARGARET SIRK 102.JAMES BURNIE SIRK 46.LUTHER LOREN SIRK

34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Mary Margaret Sirk, a daughter of James Bernie and Pauline (Barr)

Sirk, was born September 7, 1943. She married William Carl Dunson

September 1, 1961. Carl died October 31, 1963 and Mary married Johnny

Ray Mauldin at Folkston, GA November 26, 1965. Johnny, a son of Robert

Ray and Mabel (Austin) Mauldin, was born October 11, 1936.

Children of William Carl and Mary Margaret (Sirk) Dunson.

301. (1). Damon Allen b.Apr 1 1963

Children of Johnny Ray and Mary Margaret (Sirk) [Dunson] Mauldin.

302. (1). John Scott b.Nov 2 1966

303. (2). Teresa Marie b.Jan 3 1968

223.CORA LOUISE SIRK 105.VESSIE ALLEN SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Cora Louise Sirk, a daughter of Vessie Allen and Virgie (Hinkle)

Sirk, was born December 5, 1923. She married Peter D. Hutchinson. Peter,

a son of Edward S. and Zila (Roach) Hutchinson, was born March 19, 1922.

Children of Peter D. and Cora Louise (Sirk) Hutchinson.

304. (1). Judy Lynn b.OCT 22 1947

305. (2). Jerry Dean b.APR 21 1953

224.LAWRENCE DONALD SIRK 105.VESSIE ALLEN SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY

SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Lawrence Donald Sirk, a son of Vessie Allen and Virgie (Hinkle) Sirk, was born February 12, 1924 and died in Monongalia County WV July 9, 2009. He married Joan Crickard June 13, 1947. Joan, a daughter of Ralph W. and Dorothy Bearl (Ware) Crickard, was born November 4, 1925 and died October 20, 1995.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of world War II, with service in the Third Armor Division, during World War II in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He was recipient of two Purple Hearts.

Children of Lawrence Donald and Joan (Crickard) Sirk.

306. (1). Donna Jo b.JUL 01 1948

m.Arthur Carpenter Aug 3 1974

307. (2). Stephen b.SEP 23 1951

m.Jackie Fran Keogh Jan 12 1973

308. (3). Sherry Ann b.DEC 11 1952 d.Oct 10 1970

309. (4). David b.OCT 29 1955

m.Bonita Blair May 4 1984

310. (5). Christy Lynn b.JUN 26 1968

In 1947, he married Joan Ruth Crickard Sirk, who preceded him in death in 1995. He was father to five children — Donna Sirk Carpenter of Winchester, Virginia, Stephen Allen Sirk of Toledo, Ohio, Sherry Ann Sirk, deceased, David Richard Sirk of Mason, Ohio, and Christie Lynn Mentzer of New Boston, Michigan.

He was grandfather to Tracy Knight and Michael Carpenter of Winchester, Virginia, Kathleen Griebel of Fairmont, WV, Matthew Sirk, Laura Sirk, Allison Sirk and Kristina Crowley of Mason, Ohio, and Adam Mentzer, Joanna Mentzer and Melissa Mentzer of New Boston, Michigan. He had 3 great- grandchildren — Caden and Collin Knight and Thomas Crowley.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army, Third Armor Division, during World War II, where he saw battle at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. As a result of his heroism, he received two Purple Hearts. Mr. Sirk was a general mine foreman for many years. He worked for West Virginia Corrections during his later years. He attended

228.RANSEL CODY SIRK 108.BERNARD SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Ransel Cody Sirk, a son of Bernard and Ivy J. (Cart) Sirk, was born

August 9, 1935. He married Treva Lorine Skidmore March 16, 1968. Treva,

a daughter of Aaron Winifred and Agatha (Woods) Skidmore, was born

August 19, 1938.

Children of Ransel Cody and Treva Lorine (Skidmore) Sirk.

311. (1). Aaron Bernard b.OCT 24 1969

312. (2). Danielle Carlene b.JAN 13 1974

229.ROXIE DIMPLE SIRK 108.BERNARD SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Roxie Dimple Sirk, a daughter of Bernard and Ivy J. (Cart) Sirk, was

born February 23, 1937. She married William M. Francis December 24,

1956.

Children of William M. and Roxie Dimple (Sirk) Francis.

313. (1). William M. Jr. b.SEP 15 1957

314. (2). Mitchell J. b.APR 19 1959

315. (3). Susie M. b.AUG 08 1963

233.EDITH MAY SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Edith May Sirk, a daughter of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood)

Sirk, was born March 17, 1927. She married Paul Nutter Ross December 34,

1946. Paul, a son of Philip Mack and Cora (Friend) Ross, was born June

21, 1923.

Children of Paul Nutter and Edith May (Sirk) Ross.

316. (1). Kenneth Philip b.OCT 23 1953

m.Patricia Ann Spoerndle

317. (2). Paul Clayton b.APR 11 1957

234.KENNIE LEE SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Kennie Lee Sirk, a son of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood) Sirk,

was born May 24, 1928. He married Patsy Ann Burton August 4, 1954.

Patsy, a daughter of Jennings Mitchell and Carol Olive

(Wharton) Burton, was born February 3, 1930. He married Carolyn King

November 29, 1985.

Children of Kennie Lee and Patsy Ann (Burton) Sirk.

318. (1). Kenna Jean b.JAN 08 1962

319. (2). Alecia Ann b.DEC 05 1968

320. (3). Mitchell Lee b.MAY 28 1988

235.KENNETH LEWIS SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Kenneth Lewis Sirk, a son of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood) Sirk,

was born September 25, 1929. He married Marie Griffith December 26,

1954. His second wife is Barbara Cleveland Dewitt.

Kenneth served in the US Army in the Korean War 2ND Eng BN(C) 2 Inf

Div, Serial # RA15272210, Attained rank of PFC. Wounded Nov 30, 1950,

taken POW and released 1953.

Children of Kenneth Lewis and Marie (Griffith) Sirk.

321. (1). Yvonne Lee b.NOV 07 1957

m.Victor LeGlise Jan 24 1976

322. (2). Vicki Lynn b.JUL 09 1961

m.Craig Sweghenheimer

323. (3). Gary Lewis b.MAY 15 1960 d.Jun 17 1980

236.IMOGENE ROSE SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Imogene Rose Sirk, a daughter of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood)

Sirk, was born December 10, 1935. She married Alvin Hall Howell March 8,

1957. Alvin, a son of Bernie and Madge Howell, was born April 20, 1931

and died July 27, 1992.

Children of Alvin Hall and Imogene Rose (Sirk) Howell.

324. (1). Alvin Hall Jr. b.JAN 17 1958

325. (2). David Rex b.APR 14 1960

m.Kimberly Faye Fortney Mar 22 1985

326. (3). Kathleen Jo b.OCT 16 1962

237.SHIRLEY JOAN SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Shirley Joan Sirk, a daughter of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood)

Sirk, was born March 16, 1938. She married Richard Reese Wilt December

22, 1962. Richard, a son of Herbert and Virginia (Stiles) Wilt, was born

December 5, 1935.

Children of Richard Reese and Shirley Joan (Sirk) Wilt.

327. (1). Mindi Jo b.SEP 18 1967

m.Brett Lane Hollandsworth Feb 22 1992

328. (2). Richard Eric b.NOV 16 1968

m.Eva Loraine Wolford Mar 6 1992

238.REX EUGENE SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

Rex Eugene Sirk, a son of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood) Sirk,

was born January 18, 1941. He married Coralyn Ramsey. His second wife is

Delores Jean Coffman.

Children of Rex Eugene and Coralyn (Ramsey) Sirk.

329. (1). Deborah Ann b.JAN 01 1963

m.Daniel Eugene Brown Jr. Oct 12, 1978

m.Lyle Wayne Davis Jr. Sep 21 1982

m.Mark Mayer

330. (2). Sandra Lynn b.SEP 21 1965

m.James Vernon Brown Jun 2 1984

331. (3). Janet Leah b.SEP 24 1967

m.Clyde Prieto May 2 1987

239.JOHN CALVIN SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK 69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK

39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM SIRK

John Calvin Sirk, a son of Clayton Rex and Blanch May (Wood) Sirk,

was born August 27, 1942. He married Loretta Jean Crawford. Loretta was

born May 30, 1946.

Children of John Calvin and Loretta Jean (Crawford) Sirk.

332. (1). Michael Wayne b.AUG 02 1963

m.Erin Kimberly Walker Jul 7 1992

258.LOUIE ALLEN SIRK 164.PAUL HARVARD SIRK 81.CURTIS SIRK

42.JAMES EDWARD SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK

1.ADAM SIRK

Louie Allen Sirk, a son of Paul Harvard and Etta Margaret

(Rogers) Sirk, was born at O'Brion's Creek, Clay County, WV, June

13, 1937. He married Iris Kay Hyer May 2, 1959. Iris, a

daughter of Virgil and Thelma (Lantz) Hyer, was born at

Baltimore, MD November 17, 1943.

Children of Louie Allen and Iris Kay (Hyer) Sirk.

333. (1). Hilda Ann b.May 13 1959

m.Bruce Petit

334. (2). Curtis Lee b.Apr 14 1961

m.Karlene Rollyson

335. (3). Rodney Allen b.May 13 1964

m.Lenny Morato

336. (4). Kathryn Sue b.Dec 20 1965

m.Ed Sizemore

287.BONNIE PAULETTE SIRK 209.BILLY SCOTT SIRK 102.JAMES BURNIE

SIRK 46.LUTHER LOREN SIRK 34.JOHN ADAM SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK

1.ADAM SIRK

Bonnie Paulette Sirk, a daughter of Billy Scott and Wilma (Ringer)

Sirk, was born in Morgantown, WV November 4, 1947. She married James

Allen McCabe. James was born June 7, 1947.

Children of James Allen and Bonnie Paulette (Sirk) McCabe.

337. (1). James Allen b.Feb 24 1965

338. (2). Patrick Scott b.Sep 7 1967

339. (3). Matthew Todd b.Apr 2 1969

306.DONNA JO SIRK 224.LAWRENCE DONALD SIRK 105.VESSIE ALLEN SIRK

69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK

1.ADAM SIRK

Donna Jo Sirk, a daughter of Lawrence Donald and Joan (Crickard)

Sirk, was born July 1, 1948. She married Arthur Carpenter August 3,

1974. Arthur is a son of Arthur and Louise (Toothman) Carpenter.

Children of Arthur and Donna Jo (Sirk) Carpenter.

340. (1). Tracy b.JUL 13 1979

341. (2). Michael b.MAR 19 1980

307.STEPHEN SIRK 224.LAWRENCE DONALD SIRK 105.VESSIE ALLEN SIRK

69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK

1.ADAM SIRK

Stephen Sirk, a son of Lawrence Donald and Joan (Crickard) Sirk, was

born September 23, 1951. John and Lucille Keogh.

Children of Stephen and Jackie Fran (Keogh) Sirk.

342. (1). Kathleen b.MAR 27 1980

321.YVONNE LEE SIRK 235.KENNETH LEWIS SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK

69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM

SIRK

Yvonne Lee Sirk, a daughter of Kenneth Lewis and Marie (Griffith)

Sirk, was born November 7, 1957. She married Victor LeGlise January 24,

1976. Victor, a son of Philip and Marie (Kulman) LeGlise, was born

September 30, 1954. Her second husband is Darel Grove.

Children of Victor and Yvonne Lee (Sirk) DeGlise.

343. (1). Michael Jay b.SEP 28 1976

344. (3). Kevin Philip b.SEP 18 1978

322.DEBORAH ANN SIRK 236.REX EUGENE SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK

69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM

SIRK

Deborah Ann Sirk, a daughter of Rex Eugene and Coralyn (Ramsey)

Sirk, was born January 1, 1963. She married Daniel Eugene Brown Jr.

October 12, 1978. She married Lyle Wayne Davis Jr. September 2, 1982.

Her third husband is Mark Mayer.

Children of Daniel Eugene and Deborah Ann (Sirk) Brown.

345. (1). Shawn Matthew b.MAR 11 1979

Children of Lyle Wayne and Deborah Ann (Sirk) [Brown] Davis.

346. (1). Michael Wayne b.SEP 21 1983

330.SANDRA LYNN SIRK 236.REX EUGENE SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK

69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM

SIRK

Sandra Lynn Sirk, a daughter of Rex Eugene and Coralyn (Ramsey)

Sirk, was born September 21, 1965. She married James Vernon Brown June

2, 1984. James, a son of Chester Lavelle and Virginia (Lykens) Brown,

was born February 2, 1960..

Children of James Vernon and Sandra Lynn (Sirk) Brown.

347. (1). Adam Robert b.APR 16 1987

348. (2). Alex James b.OCT 09 1993

331.JANET LEAH SIRK 236.REX EUGENE SIRK 112.CLAYTON REX SIRK

69.BUNION STANLEY SIRK 39.JACOB WESLEY SIRK 8.JOHN SIRK 1.ADAM

SIRK

Janet Leah Sirk, a daughter of Rex Eugene and Coralyn (Ramsey) Sirk,

was born September 24, 1967. She married Clyde Prieto May 2, 1987.

Clyde, a son of Mino and Willa Mae (Armstead) Prieto, was born April 2,

1964.

Children of Clyde and Janet Leah (Sirk) Prieto.

349. (1). Rex Matthew b.MAY 21 1988

350. (2). Emily Jo b.SEP 24 1992

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