Records of the closeburn kirkpatricks family histories charles kirkpatrick on. The kirkpatrick family originated more than eleven hundred years ago, and its history includes the names of knights, soldiers, teachers, ministers, musicians, doctors, lawyers, judges, professors, editors, publishers, statesmen, princes, dukes, baronets, diplomats, and at least one empress, who, for eighteen years, held the most conspicuous place in the history of the world. Kirkpatrick of closeburn by kirkpatrick, family of. Charles kirkpatrick did an outstanding job in presenting the history of his significant scottish borders family. We have a photo copy of the family tree and this book fills in gaps and gives. In 1840 there were 98 kirkpatrick families living in ohio. As late as 2012, kirkpatrick s work is the most complete reference on the eckenrodes. Kirkpatrick, a correspondent for the new york times, was banned from egypt for writing this book. To access the kirkpatrick books when i began my research, i had to go to a family history center and use a microfilm machine. Kirkpatrick resigned his active naval commission two years later, attended harvard business school and returned to oklahoma to launch allied steel products corporation in 1936. As late as 2012, kirkpatricks work is the most complete reference on the eckenrodes. A family history of james kirkpatrick of south carolina. Kirkpatrick name meaning, family history, family crest.
Oct 31, 2003 a reissue of a privately published book that before, had only been available to a select few members of the kirkpatrick family. Genealogy profile for kirkpatrick macmillan kirkpatrick macmillan 1812 1878 genealogy genealogy for kirkpatrick macmillan 1812 1878 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In 1995, a new edition was written by david hudson, who is married into the kirkpatrick family. History samuel kirkpatrick was born january 8, 1767, in newton township, cumberland county, pennsylvania. The kirkpatrick family archive is dedicated to all the generations who make up this amazing legacy. The tithe applotment books between 1823 and 1837 gives names of. Clan kirkpatrick is a lowland scottish clan that takes its name from the church of saint patrick.
Kirkpatrick story the full history of the kirkpatrick family compiled by charles kirkpatrick sharpe. Kirkpatrick coat of arms, family crest free image to view. Contained within this site are the comprehensive records of the kirkpatrick family. Research kirkpatrick family history boards going back hundreds of years. This was about 51% of all the recorded kirkpatrick s in canada. This was about 32% of all the recorded kirkpatrick s in the uk.
Join us this sunday and youll find friendly people, an encouraging message, inspiring music and programs for everyone in the family. Considering that he compiled his landmark work prepersonal computer and preinternet, his book is nothing short of monumental. Kirkpatrick family 1 politics and government 1 showing 1 16 results of 16 for search kirkpatrick family, query time. Another 210 words 15 lines of text covering the years 1232, 1783, 1296, 1695, 1685, 1686, 1728 and are included under the topic early kirkpatrick history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. In 1933, the couple welcomed their only child, joan. The first record of the clan dates back to the 12th century. Records of the closeburn kirkpatricks family histories. There are several variations of the kirkpatrick name.
The family history of the ancient name kirkpatrick was found in the. There are already 232 users and over 5,000 genealogy profiles with the kirkpatrick surname on geni. In trying to learn more about the eckenrodes, i quickly came across the 1987 book 2 volumes by william kirkpatrick entitled the eckrotheckenrotheckenrode family. This was about 19% of all the recorded kirkpatrick s in the usa. Early history of the kilpatrick family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our kilpatrick research. The surname kirkpatrick was first found in dumfriesshire at closeburn, a civil parish. Joseph allen kirkpatrick 18201902 my 2nd great grandfather married isabella martin 18271904. See more ideas about scotland travel, scotland and family history. Biby, 1 book donald kirkpatrick, 1 book franklin dilling shobe, 1 book david melvin kirkpatrick, 1 book martin glen kirkpatrick, 1 book john l. Kirkpatrick is a scottish locational name from a church by the same name in closeburn. The clan is recognised by the court of the lord lyon, however the clan does not currently have a chief so recognised.
Explore kirkpatrick genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. The bearded man is my greatgreatgreat grandfather captain thomas edward gordon 18281918. The clan takes its name from the church of saint patrick in the parish of closeburn in dumfriesshire, scotla. See more ideas about scotland, scotland travel and scotland castles.
Keyser keyser family history book 1 pages 1251 may 1974 keyser keyser family history book ii pages 252465 may 1974 kinsey the kinsey family family newsletters kirkpatrick selected ancestral lines of carole grace aiken kirkpatrick 1 july 1975. In 1891 there were 489 kirkpatrick families living in lancashire. Bruce, while yet engaged in the struggle which ended in his obtaining the throne of scotland, chanced to meet the red comyn, a zealous partisan of the english, in the cloisters of the greylriars church at dumfries. Line in tennessee information back to john kirkpatrick 17701880, father of anderson kirkpatrick 18051887. Another 210 words 15 lines of text covering the years 1232, 1783, 1296, 1695, 1685, 1686, 1728 and are included under the topic early kilpatrick history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. He translated ancient land charters,manuscripts and monastic records,this taking him numerous years of hard work and devotion. Reproduction of original in the american antiquarian society. Name origin kirkpatrick and kilpatrick derive from a chapel, or. Early history of the kirkpatrick family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our kirkpatrick research. Family history books at tippecanoe county historical association.
Find your familys average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more. Kirkpatrick family surname in ireland, distribution in northern ireland by county. The book elvins family mottoes tells the following interesting story about the origins of this motto. One key to a successful kirkpatrick reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring such as the family photo collection. Clan kirkpatrick is a lowland armigerous scottish clan. His father was james kirkpatrick and his mother was martha mcelhenny, the second wife of james kirkpatrick. Family histories wright state university libraries. Kirkpatrick has 17 books on goodreads with 720 ratings.
According to the history book, which was complied by my uncle bob, the family may have owned closeburn castle. Kirkpatrick story, the full history of the kirkpatrick family compiled by charles. Search the history of over 439 billion web pages on the internet. The kirkpatrick family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Kirkpatrick family crest, coat of arms and name history. Bruce, while yet engaged in the struggle which ended in his. Korbitz, 2 books pamela anne illert, 2 books kathleen k.
The first full history of the kirkpatrick family was compiled by charles kirkpatrick sharpe,a well respected historian of the late 18th century. My maiden name was kirkpatrick, and we have a family history book like some of you. A reissue of a privately published book that before, had only been available to a select few members of the kirkpatrick family. It became a strong source book on our family and we do indeed owe a lot to melvin in taking the lead to do such a work. Discover the meaning of the kirkpatrick name on ancestry.
Ohio had the highest population of kirkpatrick families in. In 1993, word got around to the kirkpatrick family researchers that a new edition of this book was being undertaken. The surname was derived from a chapel on a farm in the parish that was once. The most kirkpatrick families were found in the usa in 1880. In 1911 there were 386 kirkpatrick families living in ontario. The names kirkpatrick and kilpatrick may have been interchangeable at one time. They were all orphaned in 1830 when surgeon kirkpatrick died in newtownards, and all 5 orphans eventually made it to pennsylvania. The couple married in the summer of 1932 at her parents home in oklahoma city and honeymooned at the kirkpatrick family cabin in green mountain falls, colorado. The family founder was supposedly donald kirk who saved the life of king donald of scotland and was awarded the estate of dumfriessire. Originally chartered as american bank and trust in 1970, the bank was acquired by the kirkpatrick family in 1988. A history of the james mccune kirkpatrick and mary stitt families. Today, kirkpatrick bank provides business, private, and personal banking services to customers in oklahoma and colorado. The historical families of dumfriesshire and the border wars, edit heritage books, inc. The name comes from the northern middle english kirk, meaning church, and patrick, the major patron saint of ireland.