Individual Details
John T. Kirkpatrick
(Abt 1824 - )
John T. Kirkpatrick is probably the oldest son of James Lane Kirkpatrick, although full proof is lacking. He first appeared in the records on 30 January 1849 when he purchased lots 281 and 305 in Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, from John Hutchins for $100. Five months later he sold these same lots to Allen H. Kirkpatrick, probably his brother, for $50. The deed at this time was also signed by Elizabeth, his wife. This is the earliest indication of John's marriage. He appears in the 1856 Iowa State Census where he is listed as age 32, hence he would appear to have been born about 1824 in Illinois. His wife was Elizabeth, whose maiden name is unknown. According to the 1856 census she was born circa 1822 in Indiana. John's occupation in the census is as bartender, an unusual occupation in the family of Methodist Ministers.
In the 'History of Jackson County, Iowa,' 1910, is the following curious story. It is most likely the Kirkpatrick referred to here is this John Kirkpatrick. At least there was a Phillip Barger, age 6, living in his household in 1856.
"In 1851 there were living in Jackson County with a small family of children a Mr. & Mrs. Barger. During this year, Barger himself went to California, leaving his wife and children at his old home, expecting to make his fortune out there and return. After an absence of nearly three years, he returned. For some cause, after his return, he and his wife did not get along peaceably. Barger was jealous of her, without cause it is believed, and mistreated her in various ways. In the District Court at the summer term, 1854, she procured a divorce from Barger, giving her the custody of the children.
"At this time, she was staying at the house of Mr. Kirkpatrick, who if we are correctly informed, was a minister, and who lived in Bellevue*. Barger went under the cover of night, in September, 1854, to Bellevue, and entered a lot opposite Kirkpatrick's house, which was enclosed by a high close-board fence. Through this fence, with his jack-knife, he cut a hole large enough to put his rifle through, which he had with him. The first hole not being in the right position he cut a second, and waiting until his wife appeared at the door in the morning, deliberately shot her, killing her instantly. He dropped his gun and ran, but was seen by Mr. Kirkpatrick. Previous to this time, an information had been filed against him because he had threatened to kill his wife, and after the murder, some of the county officials were pretty severely censured that they had not taken some measures to prevent such a tragedy."
Barger was arrested and after long legal maneuvering was lynched and hanged by a mob. John witnessed his father's will in 1856. By 1860, he along with his mother and two brothers were gone from Jackson County, Iowa. It was unknown where they had gone.
There were four (4) children born of the marriage.
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* - The author here is mistaken. He probably has this John confused with his uncle, Joseph Scott Kirkpatrick, who was a Methodist minister, and who lived in Bellevue from 1838-1844.
In the 'History of Jackson County, Iowa,' 1910, is the following curious story. It is most likely the Kirkpatrick referred to here is this John Kirkpatrick. At least there was a Phillip Barger, age 6, living in his household in 1856.
"In 1851 there were living in Jackson County with a small family of children a Mr. & Mrs. Barger. During this year, Barger himself went to California, leaving his wife and children at his old home, expecting to make his fortune out there and return. After an absence of nearly three years, he returned. For some cause, after his return, he and his wife did not get along peaceably. Barger was jealous of her, without cause it is believed, and mistreated her in various ways. In the District Court at the summer term, 1854, she procured a divorce from Barger, giving her the custody of the children.
"At this time, she was staying at the house of Mr. Kirkpatrick, who if we are correctly informed, was a minister, and who lived in Bellevue*. Barger went under the cover of night, in September, 1854, to Bellevue, and entered a lot opposite Kirkpatrick's house, which was enclosed by a high close-board fence. Through this fence, with his jack-knife, he cut a hole large enough to put his rifle through, which he had with him. The first hole not being in the right position he cut a second, and waiting until his wife appeared at the door in the morning, deliberately shot her, killing her instantly. He dropped his gun and ran, but was seen by Mr. Kirkpatrick. Previous to this time, an information had been filed against him because he had threatened to kill his wife, and after the murder, some of the county officials were pretty severely censured that they had not taken some measures to prevent such a tragedy."
Barger was arrested and after long legal maneuvering was lynched and hanged by a mob. John witnessed his father's will in 1856. By 1860, he along with his mother and two brothers were gone from Jackson County, Iowa. It was unknown where they had gone.
There were four (4) children born of the marriage.
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* - The author here is mistaken. He probably has this John confused with his uncle, Joseph Scott Kirkpatrick, who was a Methodist minister, and who lived in Bellevue from 1838-1844.
Events
| Birth | Abt 1824 | Illinois | |||
| Marriage | 9 Aug 1846 | Jo Daviess Co., Illinois - Elizabeth Dickirson |  |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Dickirson (1822 - 1880) |
| Child | Emma Kirkpatrick (1847 - 1924) |
| Child | George Kirkpatrick (1849 - ) |
| Child | William A. Kirkpatrick (1851 - ) |
| Child | James L. Kirkpatrick (1854 - ) |
| Father | James Lane Kirkpatrick (1802 - 1858) |
| Mother | Phoebe Hufner (1804 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary M. Kirkpatrick (1821 - ) |
| Sibling | Nancy S. Kirkpatrick (1821 - ) |
| Sibling | Daughter Unk Kirkpatrick (1826 - ) |
| Sibling | Allen H. Kirkpatrick (1829 - ) |
| Sibling | Jesse Kirkpatrick (1830 - ) |
| Sibling | Caroline Kirkpatrick (1832 - ) |
| Sibling | Eudora Anna Kirkpatrick (1839 - ) |
| Sibling | Clarissa F. Kirkpatrick (1841 - ) |