Inscription on stone.
A Soldier of the Revolutionary War a Christian and Philanthofist.
Jesse Kirby Sr obituary
Western Recorder, Jan. 26, 1853, p 14.
A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER FALLEN!
Died, at his residence, in Warren County, Ky., on the 17th of December, 1852, Mr. Jesse Kirby, aged ninety-five years, one month, and twenty-five days. He was born in Virginia, October 23d, 1757. Mr. Kirby left a wife, who,at his death, was ninety-two years, two months, and twenty-five days old. They were married the 18th of March, 1778, and lived together seventy-four years, eight months, and twenty-nine days. They had lived in Warren County fifty-four years. Mr. Kirby joined the Baptist church in 1812, of which he remained a consistent member till his death. His last affliction was borne with patience and resignation. He died of a cancer on his mouth, and for some weeks before his death he was anxious to depart to be with Christ.
His surviving relations and friends have reason to believe, that, while his body rests in the grave, his spirit enjoys the bliss of heaven. May they all follow him to glory! Mr. Kirby had thirteen children, one hundred and thirty-five grand-children, three hundred and three great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren -- making his descendants number 458! It rarely happens that a man has so many numerous a progeny at his death; and, so far as the writer knows, Warren County, in this instance, is in advance of every other county in Kentucky. 'Honor to whom honor is due.'
Children of Sophia Choice and Jesse Kirby:
David Kirby 1779-1831
Nancy Kirby Potter 1781-1844 (m. William Potter)
Lucy Kirby Handley 1783-1872 (m. David L Handley)
William B Kirby 1785-1846
Cyrus Kirby 1787
Elizabeth Kirby Potter 1790-1867 (m. Frederick Potter)
Jesse Kirby, Jr. 1792
Isaiah Kirby 1794
John Kirby 1797
Mary Ann Polly Kirby Potter 1799-1897 (m. James Potter)
Tully Kirby 1802
Jesse Kirby's services in assisting in the establishment of the American Independence during the War of the Revolution were as follows:
1780, June (3 months): Rank of private under Col. Faulkner, Virginia Regiment
1781, Feb. (20-30 days): Rank of private under Col. Lyon
1781, May (3 months): Rank of private under Col. Holcomb
1781, Nov. (3 months): Rank of private under Capt. Terrence
Reference:
Application for Membership to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Accepted 04/15/1967). Pension papers W9489. References for Lineage, Revolutionary Ancestor (08/29/1969).
Contribution by Lauren Miller Wade (48496092) (6th great-granddaughter—Elizabeth Kirby Potter).
Inscription on stone.
A Soldier of the Revolutionary War a Christian and Philanthofist.
Jesse Kirby Sr obituary
Western Recorder, Jan. 26, 1853, p 14.
A REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER FALLEN!
Died, at his residence, in Warren County, Ky., on the 17th of December, 1852, Mr. Jesse Kirby, aged ninety-five years, one month, and twenty-five days. He was born in Virginia, October 23d, 1757. Mr. Kirby left a wife, who,at his death, was ninety-two years, two months, and twenty-five days old. They were married the 18th of March, 1778, and lived together seventy-four years, eight months, and twenty-nine days. They had lived in Warren County fifty-four years. Mr. Kirby joined the Baptist church in 1812, of which he remained a consistent member till his death. His last affliction was borne with patience and resignation. He died of a cancer on his mouth, and for some weeks before his death he was anxious to depart to be with Christ.
His surviving relations and friends have reason to believe, that, while his body rests in the grave, his spirit enjoys the bliss of heaven. May they all follow him to glory! Mr. Kirby had thirteen children, one hundred and thirty-five grand-children, three hundred and three great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren -- making his descendants number 458! It rarely happens that a man has so many numerous a progeny at his death; and, so far as the writer knows, Warren County, in this instance, is in advance of every other county in Kentucky. 'Honor to whom honor is due.'
Children of Sophia Choice and Jesse Kirby:
David Kirby 1779-1831
Nancy Kirby Potter 1781-1844 (m. William Potter)
Lucy Kirby Handley 1783-1872 (m. David L Handley)
William B Kirby 1785-1846
Cyrus Kirby 1787
Elizabeth Kirby Potter 1790-1867 (m. Frederick Potter)
Jesse Kirby, Jr. 1792
Isaiah Kirby 1794
John Kirby 1797
Mary Ann Polly Kirby Potter 1799-1897 (m. James Potter)
Tully Kirby 1802
Jesse Kirby's services in assisting in the establishment of the American Independence during the War of the Revolution were as follows:
1780, June (3 months): Rank of private under Col. Faulkner, Virginia Regiment
1781, Feb. (20-30 days): Rank of private under Col. Lyon
1781, May (3 months): Rank of private under Col. Holcomb
1781, Nov. (3 months): Rank of private under Capt. Terrence
Reference:
Application for Membership to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Accepted 04/15/1967). Pension papers W9489. References for Lineage, Revolutionary Ancestor (08/29/1969).
Contribution by Lauren Miller Wade (48496092) (6th great-granddaughter—Elizabeth Kirby Potter).
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