Francis Jacob "Frank" KIRBY
1893–1943
When Francis Jacob "Frank" Kirby was born on February 9, 1893, in Lonaconing, Maryland, his father, William Maurice Kirby (1866-1941), was 26 and his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield (1869-1934), was 23.
He married Elsie Mary Koontz Clem (1895-1931) in Lonaconing, Maryland, on December 25, 1913, when he was 20 years old.
Frank and Elsie had seven children together:
Gladys "Beryl" Kirby Wilson (1914-2009)
Frank William "Shannon" Kirby (1918-1972)
Ruth Elsie Kirby Sturgis Bounds (1921-2002)
Vivian Virginia "Jean" Kirby Ray (1923-2016)
Frances "Linda" Louise Kirby Riend Becker (1924-2010)
Marjory Elizabeth Kirby Shaia (1927-2011)
Shirley Lee Kirby Boyce (1931-2016)
He then married Patricia Mary Agnes Benny in Kitzmiller, Maryland, on August 30, 1940, when he was 47 years old.
Frank and Patricia had three children together:
Delano Roosevelt "Lannie" Kirby
Douglas MacArthur Kirby Sr.
Theodore Kelly "Ted" Kirby
He was killed instantly and was buried under a fall of rock in the Wolf Den mine on October 15, 1943, in Shalmar, Garrett County, Maryland, at the age of 50. He was buried in Kalbaugh Cemetery, Elk Garden, West Virginia.
Frank J. Kirby
Kitzmiller, Md., Oct. 16 - Frank J. Kirby, 50, was killed instantly yesterday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den mine in Shallmar. Three of his fellow workers removed the rock.
A son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, he was born in the Georges Creek section but lived most of his life in Kitzmiller. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, one two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby, and Miss Marjorie Kirby, Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Williard Kirby, Annapolis.
Arrangements for the funeral will be completed when Mr. Kirby's son arrives from Annapolis.
Published Saturday, October 16, 1943 in THE EVENING TIMES
Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland on Page 5, Col. 2.
Rock Fall Kills Kitzmiller Miner In Wolf Den Mine
Frank J. Kirby Meets Instant Death While On Way To Work
Frank J. Kirby, 50 year old miner, was killed instantly last Friday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den Mine at Shallmar.
Three of his fellow workers were able to remove the rock within a short time, but the elderly workman was dead when they reached him. His death was pronounced instant by Dr. Ralph Calandrella, who conducted and examination.
Mr. Kirby, son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, was born in the Georges Creek section and lived most of his life in Kitzmiller.
He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, aged one and two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby and Miss Marjorie Kirby all of Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Willard Kirby, Annapolis. Seven grandchildren and several brothers and sisters also survive.
Published Thursday, October 21, 1943 in THE REPUBLICAN, Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland on Page 1.
Notes: Born Francis Jacob Kirby went by "Frank" for his first name and "Junior" for his middle name.
LIFE EVENTS:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank J Kirby
SSN: 213016596
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Death Date: 15 Oct 1943
Claim Date: 18 Oct 1943
Type of Claim: Death Claim
Notes: 12 Nov 1976: Name listed as FRANK J KIRBY
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Frank Junior Kirby
Age: 48
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Birth Place: Lonaconing, Maryland, USA
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Kitzmiller, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Occupation: Coal Miner, Wolf Den Coal Co., Shallmar, Md.
Contact: Mrs. Patty Kirby, Kitzmiller, Md.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Respondent: Yes
Age: 46
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 47
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 100
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 500
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kerby
[Frank J Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 8
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Mines
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Street: Front Street
House Number: X
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elsie K Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Min
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 26
Elsie K Kirby 24
Glady B Kirby 5
Frank W Kirby 1 [1 6/12]
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank Jacob Kirby
County: Garrett
State: Maryland
Birthplace: Midland, Maryland
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1893
Age: 24
Occupation: Coal Miner, Hammel Coal Co.
Height/Build: Medium/Slender
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Light
LONACONING
Bureau of The Evening Times, H. H. Robinson Lonaconing, Md., Dec. 27
Mr. Frank Jacob Kirby and Miss Elsie Koontz Clem, both of this place, were quietly married Christmas evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby will reside in Lonaconing.
Published Saturday, December 27, 1913 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Kirby
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Union, Preston, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Labor
Industry: Lumber Camp
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 42
Sarah Kirby 40
Katie Kirby 14
Reggie Kirby 12
Lenard Kirby 10
Gilbert Kirby 2
Frank Kirby 16
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Francis Kirby
Age: 6
Birth Date: Feb 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1900: Ocean, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 34
Sarah Kirby 31
Mary Ellen Kirby 12
John William Kirby 10
James Kirby 8
Francis Kirby 6
Catherine Kirby 4
Regina Kirby 1
1893–1943
When Francis Jacob "Frank" Kirby was born on February 9, 1893, in Lonaconing, Maryland, his father, William Maurice Kirby (1866-1941), was 26 and his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield (1869-1934), was 23.
He married Elsie Mary Koontz Clem (1895-1931) in Lonaconing, Maryland, on December 25, 1913, when he was 20 years old.
Frank and Elsie had seven children together:
Gladys "Beryl" Kirby Wilson (1914-2009)
Frank William "Shannon" Kirby (1918-1972)
Ruth Elsie Kirby Sturgis Bounds (1921-2002)
Vivian Virginia "Jean" Kirby Ray (1923-2016)
Frances "Linda" Louise Kirby Riend Becker (1924-2010)
Marjory Elizabeth Kirby Shaia (1927-2011)
Shirley Lee Kirby Boyce (1931-2016)
He then married Patricia Mary Agnes Benny in Kitzmiller, Maryland, on August 30, 1940, when he was 47 years old.
Frank and Patricia had three children together:
Delano Roosevelt "Lannie" Kirby
Douglas MacArthur Kirby Sr.
Theodore Kelly "Ted" Kirby
He was killed instantly and was buried under a fall of rock in the Wolf Den mine on October 15, 1943, in Shalmar, Garrett County, Maryland, at the age of 50. He was buried in Kalbaugh Cemetery, Elk Garden, West Virginia.
Frank J. Kirby
Kitzmiller, Md., Oct. 16 - Frank J. Kirby, 50, was killed instantly yesterday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den mine in Shallmar. Three of his fellow workers removed the rock.
A son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, he was born in the Georges Creek section but lived most of his life in Kitzmiller. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, one two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby, and Miss Marjorie Kirby, Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Williard Kirby, Annapolis.
Arrangements for the funeral will be completed when Mr. Kirby's son arrives from Annapolis.
Published Saturday, October 16, 1943 in THE EVENING TIMES
Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland on Page 5, Col. 2.
Rock Fall Kills Kitzmiller Miner In Wolf Den Mine
Frank J. Kirby Meets Instant Death While On Way To Work
Frank J. Kirby, 50 year old miner, was killed instantly last Friday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den Mine at Shallmar.
Three of his fellow workers were able to remove the rock within a short time, but the elderly workman was dead when they reached him. His death was pronounced instant by Dr. Ralph Calandrella, who conducted and examination.
Mr. Kirby, son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, was born in the Georges Creek section and lived most of his life in Kitzmiller.
He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, aged one and two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby and Miss Marjorie Kirby all of Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Willard Kirby, Annapolis. Seven grandchildren and several brothers and sisters also survive.
Published Thursday, October 21, 1943 in THE REPUBLICAN, Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland on Page 1.
Notes: Born Francis Jacob Kirby went by "Frank" for his first name and "Junior" for his middle name.
LIFE EVENTS:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank J Kirby
SSN: 213016596
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Death Date: 15 Oct 1943
Claim Date: 18 Oct 1943
Type of Claim: Death Claim
Notes: 12 Nov 1976: Name listed as FRANK J KIRBY
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Frank Junior Kirby
Age: 48
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Birth Place: Lonaconing, Maryland, USA
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Kitzmiller, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Occupation: Coal Miner, Wolf Den Coal Co., Shallmar, Md.
Contact: Mrs. Patty Kirby, Kitzmiller, Md.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Respondent: Yes
Age: 46
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 47
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 100
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 500
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kerby
[Frank J Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 8
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Mines
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Street: Front Street
House Number: X
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elsie K Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Min
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 26
Elsie K Kirby 24
Glady B Kirby 5
Frank W Kirby 1 [1 6/12]
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank Jacob Kirby
County: Garrett
State: Maryland
Birthplace: Midland, Maryland
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1893
Age: 24
Occupation: Coal Miner, Hammel Coal Co.
Height/Build: Medium/Slender
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Light
LONACONING
Bureau of The Evening Times, H. H. Robinson Lonaconing, Md., Dec. 27
Mr. Frank Jacob Kirby and Miss Elsie Koontz Clem, both of this place, were quietly married Christmas evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby will reside in Lonaconing.
Published Saturday, December 27, 1913 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Kirby
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Union, Preston, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Labor
Industry: Lumber Camp
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 42
Sarah Kirby 40
Katie Kirby 14
Reggie Kirby 12
Lenard Kirby 10
Gilbert Kirby 2
Frank Kirby 16
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Francis Kirby
Age: 6
Birth Date: Feb 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1900: Ocean, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 34
Sarah Kirby 31
Mary Ellen Kirby 12
John William Kirby 10
James Kirby 8
Francis Kirby 6
Catherine Kirby 4
Regina Kirby 1
Francis Jacob "Frank" KIRBY
1893–1943
When Francis Jacob "Frank" Kirby was born on February 9, 1893, in Lonaconing, Maryland, his father, William Maurice Kirby (1866-1941), was 26 and his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield (1869-1934), was 23.
He married Elsie Mary Koontz Clem (1895-1931) in Lonaconing, Maryland, on December 25, 1913, when he was 20 years old.
Frank and Elsie had seven children together:
Gladys "Beryl" Kirby Wilson (1914-2009)
Frank William "Shannon" Kirby (1918-1972)
Ruth Elsie Kirby Sturgis Bounds (1921-2002)
Vivian Virginia "Jean" Kirby Ray (1923-2016)
Frances "Linda" Louise Kirby Riend Becker (1924-2010)
Marjory Elizabeth Kirby Shaia (1927-2011)
Shirley Lee Kirby Boyce (1931-2016)
He then married Patricia Mary Agnes Benny in Kitzmiller, Maryland, on August 30, 1940, when he was 47 years old.
Frank and Patricia had three children together:
Delano Roosevelt "Lannie" Kirby
Douglas MacArthur Kirby Sr.
Theodore Kelly "Ted" Kirby
He was killed instantly and was buried under a fall of rock in the Wolf Den mine on October 15, 1943, in Shalmar, Garrett County, Maryland, at the age of 50. He was buried in Kalbaugh Cemetery, Elk Garden, West Virginia.
Frank J. Kirby
Kitzmiller, Md., Oct. 16 - Frank J. Kirby, 50, was killed instantly yesterday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den mine in Shallmar. Three of his fellow workers removed the rock.
A son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, he was born in the Georges Creek section but lived most of his life in Kitzmiller. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, one two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby, and Miss Marjorie Kirby, Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Williard Kirby, Annapolis.
Arrangements for the funeral will be completed when Mr. Kirby's son arrives from Annapolis.
Published Saturday, October 16, 1943 in THE EVENING TIMES
Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland on Page 5, Col. 2.
Rock Fall Kills Kitzmiller Miner In Wolf Den Mine
Frank J. Kirby Meets Instant Death While On Way To Work
Frank J. Kirby, 50 year old miner, was killed instantly last Friday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den Mine at Shallmar.
Three of his fellow workers were able to remove the rock within a short time, but the elderly workman was dead when they reached him. His death was pronounced instant by Dr. Ralph Calandrella, who conducted and examination.
Mr. Kirby, son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, was born in the Georges Creek section and lived most of his life in Kitzmiller.
He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, aged one and two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby and Miss Marjorie Kirby all of Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Willard Kirby, Annapolis. Seven grandchildren and several brothers and sisters also survive.
Published Thursday, October 21, 1943 in THE REPUBLICAN, Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland on Page 1.
Notes: Born Francis Jacob Kirby went by "Frank" for his first name and "Junior" for his middle name.
LIFE EVENTS:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank J Kirby
SSN: 213016596
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Death Date: 15 Oct 1943
Claim Date: 18 Oct 1943
Type of Claim: Death Claim
Notes: 12 Nov 1976: Name listed as FRANK J KIRBY
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Frank Junior Kirby
Age: 48
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Birth Place: Lonaconing, Maryland, USA
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Kitzmiller, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Occupation: Coal Miner, Wolf Den Coal Co., Shallmar, Md.
Contact: Mrs. Patty Kirby, Kitzmiller, Md.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Respondent: Yes
Age: 46
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 47
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 100
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 500
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kerby
[Frank J Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 8
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Mines
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Street: Front Street
House Number: X
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elsie K Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Min
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 26
Elsie K Kirby 24
Glady B Kirby 5
Frank W Kirby 1 [1 6/12]
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank Jacob Kirby
County: Garrett
State: Maryland
Birthplace: Midland, Maryland
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1893
Age: 24
Occupation: Coal Miner, Hammel Coal Co.
Height/Build: Medium/Slender
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Light
LONACONING
Bureau of The Evening Times, H. H. Robinson Lonaconing, Md., Dec. 27
Mr. Frank Jacob Kirby and Miss Elsie Koontz Clem, both of this place, were quietly married Christmas evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby will reside in Lonaconing.
Published Saturday, December 27, 1913 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Kirby
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Union, Preston, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Labor
Industry: Lumber Camp
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 42
Sarah Kirby 40
Katie Kirby 14
Reggie Kirby 12
Lenard Kirby 10
Gilbert Kirby 2
Frank Kirby 16
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Francis Kirby
Age: 6
Birth Date: Feb 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1900: Ocean, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 34
Sarah Kirby 31
Mary Ellen Kirby 12
John William Kirby 10
James Kirby 8
Francis Kirby 6
Catherine Kirby 4
Regina Kirby 1
1893–1943
When Francis Jacob "Frank" Kirby was born on February 9, 1893, in Lonaconing, Maryland, his father, William Maurice Kirby (1866-1941), was 26 and his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Mansfield (1869-1934), was 23.
He married Elsie Mary Koontz Clem (1895-1931) in Lonaconing, Maryland, on December 25, 1913, when he was 20 years old.
Frank and Elsie had seven children together:
Gladys "Beryl" Kirby Wilson (1914-2009)
Frank William "Shannon" Kirby (1918-1972)
Ruth Elsie Kirby Sturgis Bounds (1921-2002)
Vivian Virginia "Jean" Kirby Ray (1923-2016)
Frances "Linda" Louise Kirby Riend Becker (1924-2010)
Marjory Elizabeth Kirby Shaia (1927-2011)
Shirley Lee Kirby Boyce (1931-2016)
He then married Patricia Mary Agnes Benny in Kitzmiller, Maryland, on August 30, 1940, when he was 47 years old.
Frank and Patricia had three children together:
Delano Roosevelt "Lannie" Kirby
Douglas MacArthur Kirby Sr.
Theodore Kelly "Ted" Kirby
He was killed instantly and was buried under a fall of rock in the Wolf Den mine on October 15, 1943, in Shalmar, Garrett County, Maryland, at the age of 50. He was buried in Kalbaugh Cemetery, Elk Garden, West Virginia.
Frank J. Kirby
Kitzmiller, Md., Oct. 16 - Frank J. Kirby, 50, was killed instantly yesterday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den mine in Shallmar. Three of his fellow workers removed the rock.
A son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, he was born in the Georges Creek section but lived most of his life in Kitzmiller. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, one two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby, and Miss Marjorie Kirby, Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Williard Kirby, Annapolis.
Arrangements for the funeral will be completed when Mr. Kirby's son arrives from Annapolis.
Published Saturday, October 16, 1943 in THE EVENING TIMES
Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland on Page 5, Col. 2.
Rock Fall Kills Kitzmiller Miner In Wolf Den Mine
Frank J. Kirby Meets Instant Death While On Way To Work
Frank J. Kirby, 50 year old miner, was killed instantly last Friday morning when he was buried under a fall of rock while on his way to his position in the Wolf Den Mine at Shallmar.
Three of his fellow workers were able to remove the rock within a short time, but the elderly workman was dead when they reached him. His death was pronounced instant by Dr. Ralph Calandrella, who conducted and examination.
Mr. Kirby, son of the late William and Sarah Kirby, was born in the Georges Creek section and lived most of his life in Kitzmiller.
He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Patricia Denny, and two children, aged one and two years. Six daughters and a son by his first marriage to the former Elsie Clem, who died twelve years ago, also survive. They are Mrs. Beryl Wilson, Mrs. Virginia Raye, Miss Shirley Kirby and Miss Marjorie Kirby all of Kitzmiller; Miss Louise Kirby, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Neil Sturgiss, Stockton, and Radio Mate Second Class Willard Kirby, Annapolis. Seven grandchildren and several brothers and sisters also survive.
Published Thursday, October 21, 1943 in THE REPUBLICAN, Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland on Page 1.
Notes: Born Francis Jacob Kirby went by "Frank" for his first name and "Junior" for his middle name.
LIFE EVENTS:
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Frank J Kirby
SSN: 213016596
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Death Date: 15 Oct 1943
Claim Date: 18 Oct 1943
Type of Claim: Death Claim
Notes: 12 Nov 1976: Name listed as FRANK J KIRBY
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Frank Junior Kirby
Age: 48
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1894
Birth Place: Lonaconing, Maryland, USA
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Kitzmiller, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Occupation: Coal Miner, Wolf Den Coal Co., Shallmar, Md.
Contact: Mrs. Patty Kirby, Kitzmiller, Md.
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Respondent: Yes
Age: 46
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Central Avenue
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kitzmillersville, Garrett, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 47
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 100
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 500
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 46
Frank W Kirby 21
Elie R Sturgess 18
Vivian V Sturgess 16
Frank L Sturgess 14
Margery E Sturgess 13
Shirley L Sturgess 9
Elsia L Sturgess 27
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kerby
[Frank J Kirby]
Birth Year: abt 1894
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maryland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Front Street
Dwelling Number: 170
Family Number: 170
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 8
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Mines
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kerby 36
Elsie Kerby 34
Williard Kerby 11
Ruth E Kerby 8
Vivian V Kerby 6
Frances L Kerby 5
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank J Kirby
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1920: Kitzmillerville, Garrett, Maryland
Street: Front Street
House Number: X
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elsie K Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Miner
Industry: Coal Min
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank J Kirby 26
Elsie K Kirby 24
Glady B Kirby 5
Frank W Kirby 1 [1 6/12]
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank Jacob Kirby
County: Garrett
State: Maryland
Birthplace: Midland, Maryland
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1893
Age: 24
Occupation: Coal Miner, Hammel Coal Co.
Height/Build: Medium/Slender
Color of Eyes/Hair: Gray/Light
LONACONING
Bureau of The Evening Times, H. H. Robinson Lonaconing, Md., Dec. 27
Mr. Frank Jacob Kirby and Miss Elsie Koontz Clem, both of this place, were quietly married Christmas evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby will reside in Lonaconing.
Published Saturday, December 27, 1913 in THE EVENING TIMES, Cumberland, Maryland on page 5, col. 3.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank Kirby
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1910: Union, Preston, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Labor
Industry: Lumber Camp
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 42
Sarah Kirby 40
Katie Kirby 14
Reggie Kirby 12
Lenard Kirby 10
Gilbert Kirby 2
Frank Kirby 16
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Francis Kirby
Age: 6
Birth Date: Feb 1894
Birthplace: Maryland
Home in 1900: Ocean, Allegany, Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Kirby
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's name: Sarah Kirby
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
William Kirby 34
Sarah Kirby 31
Mary Ellen Kirby 12
John William Kirby 10
James Kirby 8
Francis Kirby 6
Catherine Kirby 4
Regina Kirby 1
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