Legislator Details
John Patrick Kirk
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/20/1867
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/22/1952
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: St. John Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary E. Schaff, 6/29/1898 in Chattanooga, TN; children: Bernard, John P., jr, Ruth (Clippert), Helen (Walsh) and Mary Jane (Haggerty)
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Bernard Kirk (1841-1899) and Ann (Murphy) Kirk (1841-1897). He was a Major and Commander of the 3rd Battalion of the 31st. Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney, 1897-1900; mayor of Ypsilanti, Mich., 1908-10; president, Ypsilanti Savings Bank. Member, Rotary; Elks.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Military Affairs , Normal Schools
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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