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Thomas Kirkman who died at his home in Pike Twp, Oct 7 (year not given -1906) was born in Nottingham Croppieshire, England, Oct 11, 1819. He came to this country about 1850. remaining in Philadlephia a short time, then going to Summit Co. OH until 1852, when he moved to this county. He was married to Lydia Ann AYERS (nee Lape) in 1867 and to the union were born three sons, Josiah J., Thomas Burton, Ernest L. and four daughters, Maria, Bertha, Orpha R. and Ruby L. He was lacking four day of 87 years of age. His wife and all his children survive him. The funeral was held at Beulah Church, conducted by Rev. W. D. Bishop.  Robert Kirkman was born in Nottingham. England Oct. 20, 1844 and came to America at the age of 4 years. At the age of 18 years he enlisted in Co I, 38th O.V.I. , Jan 27 1864 and was mustered out at the end of the war July12, 1865. During the term of his service in the 38th, he particiapted in the following engagments: Kennesaw Mountains, Nickajack Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Utoy Creek Jonesbouro, Sherman's March to the Sea, Bentonville N.C. which was the end of the war. He was a good boy, having the care of an aged father and mother, and his age at the breaking out of the war prevented him from enlisting. But when President Lincoln in '64 called for 300,000 more men, this lad of a boy heeded his adopted country's call and went forth to battle for the right. He was a man of strong personality and made friend where ordinary men would have failed, and his officers soon discovered in him a soldier well adapted to look after and care for the sick and wounded., and he was detailed for hospital duty where he filled the post of hospital steward to the satisfaction of hundreds that came in contact with him. At the close of the war he took up the work of a citizen where he had laid it down, and his early training began to bear fruit. He remained on the farm until long after the death of his mother, when he made Delta his home until death. Note: Kirkman, Robert: Pvt. Co. I, 38th OVI. 27 Jan 1864 � 12 Jul 1865. 1y5m16d. Delta, Ohio. Chronic Diarrhea and kidney complaint. (YK6) Page 18, 1890 Special Census of Union Veterans Fulton, County, Ohio Fulton County Chapter, Ohio Genealogy Society 1993 Return to Front Page |
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