Harry Elmer Kirby
1905-1943
When Harry Elmer Kirby was born on July 17, 1905, in Eckhart, Maryland, his father, John Randolph Kirby Sr., was 42 and his mother, Hannah Susan Arbogast, was 42. He had four brothers and four sisters.
He died of a self inflected wound on December 5, 1943, in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland, at the age of 38, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Harry E Kirby
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1905
Death Date: 5 Dec 1943
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Cemetery Location: Cumberland, Maryland
Cards of Thanks
We take this means to thank our friends for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our brother, Harry E. Kirby. The floral tributes and loan of cars for the funeral were so greatly appreciated.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Published Monday, December 13, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 1.
Harry E. Kirby Services
Military services were held yesterday for Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, who died Sunday afternoon.
Services were conducted by the Rev. C. K. Welch pastor of the Bethany United Brethren Church, officiating. Fort Cumberland Post, No. 13, American Legion, was in charge at the grave in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The color guard was composed of Wesley H. Abrams and F. Earl Brode, color bearers were George M. Leib and William Winters. Joseph M. Fradiska, sounded taps.
Pallbearers were John McLaughlin, John Lewis, Edgar Arbogast, Leonard Kirby, Thomas Gray and Carl Busey.
Published Friday, December 10, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 2.
Soldier Victim Of Heart Wound
Harry E. Kirby Dies in Memorial Hospital; Suicide Verdict Issued
Pfc Harry Elmer Kirby, 38, single, United States Army, of 29 Browning street, this city, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital as a result of a self-inflicted bullet wound from a .22 calibre rifle, according to Dr. Linne H. Corson, county deputy medical examiner.
The Kirby family told Dr. Corson that while they were sitting in the first floor of their home they heard a shot in the bedroom upstairs. They rushed upstairs and found their brother gasping and moaning from the wound but still conscious. The shot was fired at 2:25 p.m., but Kirby, though shot through the heart, was not pronounced dead until 3:07 o'clock, several minutes after he was taken to the hospital.
Kirby was home on furlough. State Police notified Army authorities last evening of the death. The investigation here is being conducted by the state's attorney's office.
Among the survivors are two brothers, George Kirby and William Kirby, and a sister, Bessie.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Bertie Davis, Wheeling W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Carter, Smithfield, Ohio; Miss Bessie Kirby, and Mrs. Elsie Wilson, both at home; two brothers, William R. Kirby, at home, and George A. Kirby, city.
He was a son of the late Randolph and Hanna (Arbogast) Kirby and was a native of Eckhart. He entered the Army last March and had been in an Army hospital nine weeks before coming home on furlough. He formerly worked for the U. S. Forestry Service in Garrett County.
Published Wednesday, December 6, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 6.
Men and Women in Service
Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, son of William R. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Fort Logan, Colo., to Deyersburg, Tenn.
Published Wednesday, July 7, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
With Our Boys In The Service
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Kearns Field to Fort Logan, Colo.
Published Tuesday, May 18, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 3, col. 3.
WITH OUR BOYS IN THE SERVICE
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby has been transferred from Fort Meade to Camp Kearns, Utah.
Published Monday, April 12, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 1.
With the Men in Armed Services
Word has been received of the safe arrival overseas of Pvt. First Class Harry Kirby, 29 Browning street.
Published Sunday, October 25, 1942 in THE CUMBERLAND SUNDAY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 7, col. 6.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Temporarily Absent: Yes
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1940: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Browning Street
House Number: 29
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 8A
Occupation: Supply Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 360
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 38
Harry Kirby 35
Bessie Kirby 48
Elsie Wilson 40
Harry Wilson 20
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Cresap Street
Ward of City: 6 pt of
House Number in Cities or Towns: 51
Dwelling Number: 83
Family Number: 89
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Spinner
Industry: Silk mill
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 64
Bessie Kirby 42
Elsie Wilson 30
William Kirby 27
Harry Kirby 24
Harry Wilson 10
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Harry Heiby]
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland
Street: Cressap St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Hannah Huby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Silk M Hand
Industry: Silk Mill
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Attended School: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Huby 54
Bessie Huby 32
Mary Cartey 27
Elsie Wilson 20
William Kirby 18
Harry Kirby 14
A Mary Carter 7
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Hary Kerby]
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Election District 24, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Parent's Name: Hannah Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 45
Bessie Kirby 22
John Kirby 20
Mary Kirby 17
George Kirby 14
Elsie Kirby 11
William Kirby 8
Harry Kirby 4
1905-1943
When Harry Elmer Kirby was born on July 17, 1905, in Eckhart, Maryland, his father, John Randolph Kirby Sr., was 42 and his mother, Hannah Susan Arbogast, was 42. He had four brothers and four sisters.
He died of a self inflected wound on December 5, 1943, in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland, at the age of 38, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Harry E Kirby
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1905
Death Date: 5 Dec 1943
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Cemetery Location: Cumberland, Maryland
Cards of Thanks
We take this means to thank our friends for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our brother, Harry E. Kirby. The floral tributes and loan of cars for the funeral were so greatly appreciated.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Published Monday, December 13, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 1.
Harry E. Kirby Services
Military services were held yesterday for Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, who died Sunday afternoon.
Services were conducted by the Rev. C. K. Welch pastor of the Bethany United Brethren Church, officiating. Fort Cumberland Post, No. 13, American Legion, was in charge at the grave in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The color guard was composed of Wesley H. Abrams and F. Earl Brode, color bearers were George M. Leib and William Winters. Joseph M. Fradiska, sounded taps.
Pallbearers were John McLaughlin, John Lewis, Edgar Arbogast, Leonard Kirby, Thomas Gray and Carl Busey.
Published Friday, December 10, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 2.
Soldier Victim Of Heart Wound
Harry E. Kirby Dies in Memorial Hospital; Suicide Verdict Issued
Pfc Harry Elmer Kirby, 38, single, United States Army, of 29 Browning street, this city, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital as a result of a self-inflicted bullet wound from a .22 calibre rifle, according to Dr. Linne H. Corson, county deputy medical examiner.
The Kirby family told Dr. Corson that while they were sitting in the first floor of their home they heard a shot in the bedroom upstairs. They rushed upstairs and found their brother gasping and moaning from the wound but still conscious. The shot was fired at 2:25 p.m., but Kirby, though shot through the heart, was not pronounced dead until 3:07 o'clock, several minutes after he was taken to the hospital.
Kirby was home on furlough. State Police notified Army authorities last evening of the death. The investigation here is being conducted by the state's attorney's office.
Among the survivors are two brothers, George Kirby and William Kirby, and a sister, Bessie.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Bertie Davis, Wheeling W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Carter, Smithfield, Ohio; Miss Bessie Kirby, and Mrs. Elsie Wilson, both at home; two brothers, William R. Kirby, at home, and George A. Kirby, city.
He was a son of the late Randolph and Hanna (Arbogast) Kirby and was a native of Eckhart. He entered the Army last March and had been in an Army hospital nine weeks before coming home on furlough. He formerly worked for the U. S. Forestry Service in Garrett County.
Published Wednesday, December 6, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 6.
Men and Women in Service
Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, son of William R. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Fort Logan, Colo., to Deyersburg, Tenn.
Published Wednesday, July 7, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
With Our Boys In The Service
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Kearns Field to Fort Logan, Colo.
Published Tuesday, May 18, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 3, col. 3.
WITH OUR BOYS IN THE SERVICE
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby has been transferred from Fort Meade to Camp Kearns, Utah.
Published Monday, April 12, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 1.
With the Men in Armed Services
Word has been received of the safe arrival overseas of Pvt. First Class Harry Kirby, 29 Browning street.
Published Sunday, October 25, 1942 in THE CUMBERLAND SUNDAY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 7, col. 6.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Temporarily Absent: Yes
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1940: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Browning Street
House Number: 29
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 8A
Occupation: Supply Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 360
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 38
Harry Kirby 35
Bessie Kirby 48
Elsie Wilson 40
Harry Wilson 20
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Cresap Street
Ward of City: 6 pt of
House Number in Cities or Towns: 51
Dwelling Number: 83
Family Number: 89
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Spinner
Industry: Silk mill
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 64
Bessie Kirby 42
Elsie Wilson 30
William Kirby 27
Harry Kirby 24
Harry Wilson 10
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Harry Heiby]
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland
Street: Cressap St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Hannah Huby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Silk M Hand
Industry: Silk Mill
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Attended School: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Huby 54
Bessie Huby 32
Mary Cartey 27
Elsie Wilson 20
William Kirby 18
Harry Kirby 14
A Mary Carter 7
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Hary Kerby]
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Election District 24, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Parent's Name: Hannah Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 45
Bessie Kirby 22
John Kirby 20
Mary Kirby 17
George Kirby 14
Elsie Kirby 11
William Kirby 8
Harry Kirby 4
Harry Elmer Kirby
1905-1943
When Harry Elmer Kirby was born on July 17, 1905, in Eckhart, Maryland, his father, John Randolph Kirby Sr., was 42 and his mother, Hannah Susan Arbogast, was 42. He had four brothers and four sisters.
He died of a self inflected wound on December 5, 1943, in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland, at the age of 38, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Harry E Kirby
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1905
Death Date: 5 Dec 1943
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Cemetery Location: Cumberland, Maryland
Cards of Thanks
We take this means to thank our friends for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our brother, Harry E. Kirby. The floral tributes and loan of cars for the funeral were so greatly appreciated.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Published Monday, December 13, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 1.
Harry E. Kirby Services
Military services were held yesterday for Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, who died Sunday afternoon.
Services were conducted by the Rev. C. K. Welch pastor of the Bethany United Brethren Church, officiating. Fort Cumberland Post, No. 13, American Legion, was in charge at the grave in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The color guard was composed of Wesley H. Abrams and F. Earl Brode, color bearers were George M. Leib and William Winters. Joseph M. Fradiska, sounded taps.
Pallbearers were John McLaughlin, John Lewis, Edgar Arbogast, Leonard Kirby, Thomas Gray and Carl Busey.
Published Friday, December 10, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 2.
Soldier Victim Of Heart Wound
Harry E. Kirby Dies in Memorial Hospital; Suicide Verdict Issued
Pfc Harry Elmer Kirby, 38, single, United States Army, of 29 Browning street, this city, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital as a result of a self-inflicted bullet wound from a .22 calibre rifle, according to Dr. Linne H. Corson, county deputy medical examiner.
The Kirby family told Dr. Corson that while they were sitting in the first floor of their home they heard a shot in the bedroom upstairs. They rushed upstairs and found their brother gasping and moaning from the wound but still conscious. The shot was fired at 2:25 p.m., but Kirby, though shot through the heart, was not pronounced dead until 3:07 o'clock, several minutes after he was taken to the hospital.
Kirby was home on furlough. State Police notified Army authorities last evening of the death. The investigation here is being conducted by the state's attorney's office.
Among the survivors are two brothers, George Kirby and William Kirby, and a sister, Bessie.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Bertie Davis, Wheeling W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Carter, Smithfield, Ohio; Miss Bessie Kirby, and Mrs. Elsie Wilson, both at home; two brothers, William R. Kirby, at home, and George A. Kirby, city.
He was a son of the late Randolph and Hanna (Arbogast) Kirby and was a native of Eckhart. He entered the Army last March and had been in an Army hospital nine weeks before coming home on furlough. He formerly worked for the U. S. Forestry Service in Garrett County.
Published Wednesday, December 6, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 6.
Men and Women in Service
Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, son of William R. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Fort Logan, Colo., to Deyersburg, Tenn.
Published Wednesday, July 7, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
With Our Boys In The Service
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Kearns Field to Fort Logan, Colo.
Published Tuesday, May 18, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 3, col. 3.
WITH OUR BOYS IN THE SERVICE
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby has been transferred from Fort Meade to Camp Kearns, Utah.
Published Monday, April 12, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 1.
With the Men in Armed Services
Word has been received of the safe arrival overseas of Pvt. First Class Harry Kirby, 29 Browning street.
Published Sunday, October 25, 1942 in THE CUMBERLAND SUNDAY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 7, col. 6.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Temporarily Absent: Yes
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1940: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Browning Street
House Number: 29
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 8A
Occupation: Supply Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 360
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 38
Harry Kirby 35
Bessie Kirby 48
Elsie Wilson 40
Harry Wilson 20
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Cresap Street
Ward of City: 6 pt of
House Number in Cities or Towns: 51
Dwelling Number: 83
Family Number: 89
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Spinner
Industry: Silk mill
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 64
Bessie Kirby 42
Elsie Wilson 30
William Kirby 27
Harry Kirby 24
Harry Wilson 10
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Harry Heiby]
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland
Street: Cressap St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Hannah Huby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Silk M Hand
Industry: Silk Mill
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Attended School: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Huby 54
Bessie Huby 32
Mary Cartey 27
Elsie Wilson 20
William Kirby 18
Harry Kirby 14
A Mary Carter 7
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Hary Kerby]
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Election District 24, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Parent's Name: Hannah Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 45
Bessie Kirby 22
John Kirby 20
Mary Kirby 17
George Kirby 14
Elsie Kirby 11
William Kirby 8
Harry Kirby 4
1905-1943
When Harry Elmer Kirby was born on July 17, 1905, in Eckhart, Maryland, his father, John Randolph Kirby Sr., was 42 and his mother, Hannah Susan Arbogast, was 42. He had four brothers and four sisters.
He died of a self inflected wound on December 5, 1943, in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Maryland, at the age of 38, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland, Maryland.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
Name: Harry E Kirby
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1905
Death Date: 5 Dec 1943
Cemetery: Rose Hill
Cemetery Location: Cumberland, Maryland
Cards of Thanks
We take this means to thank our friends for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our brother, Harry E. Kirby. The floral tributes and loan of cars for the funeral were so greatly appreciated.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
Published Monday, December 13, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 1.
Harry E. Kirby Services
Military services were held yesterday for Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, who died Sunday afternoon.
Services were conducted by the Rev. C. K. Welch pastor of the Bethany United Brethren Church, officiating. Fort Cumberland Post, No. 13, American Legion, was in charge at the grave in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The color guard was composed of Wesley H. Abrams and F. Earl Brode, color bearers were George M. Leib and William Winters. Joseph M. Fradiska, sounded taps.
Pallbearers were John McLaughlin, John Lewis, Edgar Arbogast, Leonard Kirby, Thomas Gray and Carl Busey.
Published Friday, December 10, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 13, col. 2.
Soldier Victim Of Heart Wound
Harry E. Kirby Dies in Memorial Hospital; Suicide Verdict Issued
Pfc Harry Elmer Kirby, 38, single, United States Army, of 29 Browning street, this city, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital as a result of a self-inflicted bullet wound from a .22 calibre rifle, according to Dr. Linne H. Corson, county deputy medical examiner.
The Kirby family told Dr. Corson that while they were sitting in the first floor of their home they heard a shot in the bedroom upstairs. They rushed upstairs and found their brother gasping and moaning from the wound but still conscious. The shot was fired at 2:25 p.m., but Kirby, though shot through the heart, was not pronounced dead until 3:07 o'clock, several minutes after he was taken to the hospital.
Kirby was home on furlough. State Police notified Army authorities last evening of the death. The investigation here is being conducted by the state's attorney's office.
Among the survivors are two brothers, George Kirby and William Kirby, and a sister, Bessie.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Bertie Davis, Wheeling W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Carter, Smithfield, Ohio; Miss Bessie Kirby, and Mrs. Elsie Wilson, both at home; two brothers, William R. Kirby, at home, and George A. Kirby, city.
He was a son of the late Randolph and Hanna (Arbogast) Kirby and was a native of Eckhart. He entered the Army last March and had been in an Army hospital nine weeks before coming home on furlough. He formerly worked for the U. S. Forestry Service in Garrett County.
Published Wednesday, December 6, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 6.
Men and Women in Service
Pfc. Harry E. Kirby, son of William R. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Fort Logan, Colo., to Deyersburg, Tenn.
Published Wednesday, July 7, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
With Our Boys In The Service
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby, 29 Browning street, has been transferred from Kearns Field to Fort Logan, Colo.
Published Tuesday, May 18, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 3, col. 3.
WITH OUR BOYS IN THE SERVICE
Pvt. Harry E. Kirby has been transferred from Fort Meade to Camp Kearns, Utah.
Published Monday, April 12, 1943 in THE CUMBERLAND NEWS, Cumberland, Maryland on page 9, col. 1.
With the Men in Armed Services
Word has been received of the safe arrival overseas of Pvt. First Class Harry Kirby, 29 Browning street.
Published Sunday, October 25, 1942 in THE CUMBERLAND SUNDAY TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 7, col. 6.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Temporarily Absent: Yes
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1940: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Browning Street
House Number: 29
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 8A
Occupation: Supply Clerk
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 360
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 38
Harry Kirby 35
Bessie Kirby 48
Elsie Wilson 40
Harry Wilson 20
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby
Birth Year: abt 1906
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Cresap Street
Ward of City: 6 pt of
House Number in Cities or Towns: 51
Dwelling Number: 83
Family Number: 89
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Spinner
Industry: Silk mill
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 64
Bessie Kirby 42
Elsie Wilson 30
William Kirby 27
Harry Kirby 24
Harry Wilson 10
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Harry Heiby]
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland
Street: Cressap St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Hannah Huby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Silk M Hand
Industry: Silk Mill
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Attended School: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Huby 54
Bessie Huby 32
Mary Cartey 27
Elsie Wilson 20
William Kirby 18
Harry Kirby 14
A Mary Carter 7
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Kirby [Hary Kerby]
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Election District 24, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Parent's Name: Hannah Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Hannah Kirby 45
Bessie Kirby 22
John Kirby 20
Mary Kirby 17
George Kirby 14
Elsie Kirby 11
William Kirby 8
Harry Kirby 4
Family Members
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