Individual Details

Hugh Kirkpatrick

(31 May 1797 - 11 Mar 1860)


Hugh Kirkpatrick, born 31 May 1797, died 11 March 1860. He never married. He graduated at the College of New Jersey, in 1815, and after pursuing the study of Medicine for the prescribed time, he engaged in the practice of his profession as a physician. He was a great favorite with his friends, and familiarly known as "Doctor Hugh." As a token of the popular favor he was elected Sheriff of Somerset County, and served one term. Like his brother Walter he was of an amiable disposition, retiring in his habits, and fond of literary occupation.

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Kirkpatrick Memorial, Westcott & Thomson, 1867 Philadelphia, PA

Events

Birth31 May 1797New Jersey
Death11 Mar 1860
BurialBasking Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., New Jersey

Families

FatherDavid Kirkpatrick (1758 - 1828)
MotherMary Farrand (1771 - 1805)
SiblingWalter Kirkpatrick (1795 - 1841)
SiblingElizabeth Farrand Kirkpatrick (1799 - 1857)

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