Although the date on the monument is 1893, he died in 1894.
SQUIRE KIRKLAND DEAD
He Received a Stroke of Apoplexy Last Evening.
Expired This Morning—He was a Pioneer of Mifflin Township—His Family—Funeral Arrangements
The many friends of Henry I. Kirkland, the well known resident of Hope Church, will be grieved to learn of his sudden demise this morning. Last evening he was at home conversing with his family, apparently well and hearty as ever, and even more jovial and sprightly than usual, when a sudden sickness overcame him. He became prostrated as once, having been stricken with apoplexy. At 7:30 o’clock this morning he expired, surrounded by the members of his family.
Deceased has been a prominent figure in this vicinity for many years. His age was 70, and he was born at Harrisburg, Pa., coming to Mifflin township 48 years ago. He was a carpenter by trade, but took a lively interest in all that was going on. He had served on the school board many times and also held many minor public offices. He was elected Justice of the Peace and served in that capacity four years. He belonged to the McKee Methodist church, and was also a member of Relief Lodge No. 181, K of P, and Amos Smith Council 254 O.U.A.M.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn him the following children: A. E. Kirkland of Fourth avenue, Homestead, W.P. Kirkland, and Jefferson A. Kirkland, of Hope Church, and H. W. Kirkland of Fifteenth avenue, Homestead, Henrietta, wife of George Cox of Fifth avenue, Homestead, Margaret, wife of Louis McMillen, of Hope Church. One daughter, Lena, is dead. She was married to John A. Williams, who is still living.
Squire Kirkland had many excellent qualities as a man and a citizen, to which lack of space forbids referring at this time. He was an intelligent man, known for his strong convictions and honesty of purpose. In politics he was a staunch Democrat.
Funeral arrangements have been made for Monday. Services will be held at his late residence at 1:30 o’clock and will be conducted by Rev. B. T. Thomas. Burial in Homestead cemetery.
(Source: The Homestead News, Saturday, February 10, 1894, p 1)

Although the date on the monument is 1893, he died in 1894.
SQUIRE KIRKLAND DEAD
He Received a Stroke of Apoplexy Last Evening.
Expired This Morning—He was a Pioneer of Mifflin Township—His Family—Funeral Arrangements
The many friends of Henry I. Kirkland, the well known resident of Hope Church, will be grieved to learn of his sudden demise this morning. Last evening he was at home conversing with his family, apparently well and hearty as ever, and even more jovial and sprightly than usual, when a sudden sickness overcame him. He became prostrated as once, having been stricken with apoplexy. At 7:30 o’clock this morning he expired, surrounded by the members of his family.
Deceased has been a prominent figure in this vicinity for many years. His age was 70, and he was born at Harrisburg, Pa., coming to Mifflin township 48 years ago. He was a carpenter by trade, but took a lively interest in all that was going on. He had served on the school board many times and also held many minor public offices. He was elected Justice of the Peace and served in that capacity four years. He belonged to the McKee Methodist church, and was also a member of Relief Lodge No. 181, K of P, and Amos Smith Council 254 O.U.A.M.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn him the following children: A. E. Kirkland of Fourth avenue, Homestead, W.P. Kirkland, and Jefferson A. Kirkland, of Hope Church, and H. W. Kirkland of Fifteenth avenue, Homestead, Henrietta, wife of George Cox of Fifth avenue, Homestead, Margaret, wife of Louis McMillen, of Hope Church. One daughter, Lena, is dead. She was married to John A. Williams, who is still living.
Squire Kirkland had many excellent qualities as a man and a citizen, to which lack of space forbids referring at this time. He was an intelligent man, known for his strong convictions and honesty of purpose. In politics he was a staunch Democrat.
Funeral arrangements have been made for Monday. Services will be held at his late residence at 1:30 o’clock and will be conducted by Rev. B. T. Thomas. Burial in Homestead cemetery.
(Source: The Homestead News, Saturday, February 10, 1894, p 1)