Rose Lou Sliger was born on October 8, 1898 in Crittenden County, Kentucky. She was born to Lewis Adam Sliger and Mary Thomas Lucas. She was the third child born, that I have record of, and my grandaunt. According to the 1900 - 1920 United States Census records, Rose grew up and lived in Fords Ferry. The 1930 United States Census has her living in Hurricane.
By the 1920 census, Rose had married John Carlisle Kirk. John was born to James Lee Kirk and Cordelia Catherine Watson on November 9, 1889.
Together, Rose and John had the following children:
- Pauline L. Kirk (1916 - 1918)
- Philip E. Kirk (1918 - 1918)
- James Lee Kirk (1919 - 1999)
- Bennett Eugene Kirk (1922 - 1932)
- Louise Kirk (1923 - 1923)
- Lorene Kirk (1924 - 2000)
- Donald J. Kirk (1926 - 1968)
Rose (Sliger) and Donald Kirk
Picture was found in Grandma Belt's photo album.
John Kirk and Rose (Sliger) Kirk's obituaries.
John Kirk passed away on January 22, 1962 in Crittenden County, Kentucky. He was a retired farmer. Rose passed on April 5, 1984 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She outlived her husband, John, by eighteen years. They are buried together in Dunn Springs Cemetery in Crittenden County, Kentucky.
Sources:
- United States Federal Census - Year: 1920; Census Place: Fords Ferry, Crittenden, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 61
- John's obituary: The Paducah Sun: Paducah, Kentucky - 24 Jan 1962, Wed • Page 2
- Rose's obituary: The Paducah Sun: Paducah, Kentucky - 06 Apr 1984, Fri • Page 6
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