Individual Details

Francis Kirkpatrick

(14 Mar 1802 - 15 Feb 1871)

Francis Kirkpatrick was born in 1804 in Chester County, SC and died in 1874 [1871] in Diehlstadt, Scott County, Missouri. He married first to Margaret or Elizabeth Proctor who was born in Jackson County, TN and died in Wayne County, Missouri. His second wife was Lynchia Ann (Sinchann) Northcutt. Francis married third to Florella (Melvin) (Noyes) Norris in Scott County, Missouri.

Francis was Justice of the Peace for Scott County, Missouri as evidenced by the following:
Book 2 Page 155
March 25th, 1868
This is to certify that I have this day and date above written, Solemnised and joined together in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony, Mr. M. C. Ware to Mrs. Martha Huey, both of Scott County, Missouri.
Given under my hand and seal the day and date above written.

Francis Kirkpatrick
Justice of the Peace

Francis Kirkpatrick came to Missouri in 1837, bringing his family, household goods and stock down the Ohio River to Cairo, Illinois on a flatboat. He first settled in Wayne County. After a short time he moved to Scott County where he entered 200 acres of heavily timbered land. After several years of hard labor and self-denial, he cultivated most of his 200 acres under difficult circumstances. He died on his farm in 1874. His first wife died in Wayne County, Missouri.

(Information provided by Susan E. Vargas of Los Angeles, CA)

1830 US Census. Kirkpatrick, Francis
State: Tennessee
Year: 1830
County: Jackson County
Record Type: Federal Population Schedule
Township: No Township Listed
Page: 140

1850 US Census. Kirkpatrick, Francis
State: Missouri
Year: 1850
County: Scott
Roll: M432_419
Township: 92N d District
Page 190
Image: 378

On the 1840 U. S. Census of Scott Co., Missouri, Francis Kirkpatrick listed 1 male under 5 years, 1 male 5-10 years, 1 male 10-15 years old and himself 30-40 years old. 1 Female under 5, 2 females 5-10 and 1 female 10-15 years old. No female old enough to be his wife. He is a widower in 1840.

On the 1850 U. S. Census of Scott Co., Missouri, Francis Kirkpatrick age 48 appears with his wife Lincia Ann who is a physician. The children are John, Margaret, Samuel and Javier or James. Also in the household is Christiana Summers a female, age 7. Francis' father Samuel is also in the household.

On the 1860 U. S. Census of Tywappity, Scott Co., Missouri, Francis appears with his wife Florila [sp] age 48, and children Samuel and James A. Francis is a farmer and the sons works as farm hands.

On the 1870 U. S. Census of Tywappity, Scott Co., Missouri, Francis appears with his wife Florella. Also in the household is Perry Kirkpatrick age 19.

Events

Birth14 Mar 1802Chester Co., South Carolina
Marriage11 Jun 1843Scott Co., Missouri - Lynchia Ann Northcutt
Marriage2 Apr 1854Scott Co., Missouri - Florella Melvin
Death15 Feb 1871Diehlstadt, Scott Co., Missouri
BurialMaynard Cemetery, Diehlstadt, Scott Co., Missouri

Families

SpouseMargaret Elizabeth Proctor (1802 - 1836)
ChildJane Kirkpatrick ( - )
ChildDelphine C. "Delphi" Kirkpatrick (1826 - )
ChildJohn Kirkpatrick (1829 - 1903)
ChildMargaret "Peggy" Kirkpatrick (1833 - 1878)
ChildSamuel Kirkpatrick (1836 - 1890)
SpouseLynchia Ann Northcutt (1819 - 1860)
ChildBaby Kirkpatrick ( - )
ChildJames "Alford" Kirkpatrick (1845 - )
SpouseFlorella Melvin (1811 - 1875)
FatherSamuel Kirkpatrick (1772 - )
MotherJane Steele (1785 - 1848)
SiblingWallis Kirkpatrick (1801 - 1839)
SiblingJames A. Kirkpatrick Sr (1804 - 1867)
SiblingMargaret Kirkpatrick (1807 - 1854)
SiblingPhillip Mulkey Kirkpatrick (1809 - 1865)
SiblingAlfred Kirkpatrick (1817 - 1905)

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