Shirk - John
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Friday, 27 July 1894
John M. Shirk, formerly of this city, but late of Gas City, Ind., died at his home July 21, 1894, of stomach trouble. He was married to Georgia A. Darnell in 1863. to them have been born six children, three of whom are still living; Ed Shirk, of this city, and Misses Clara and Ora, at home. Mr. Shirk had been in poor health for a number of years, but was taken dangerously ill just a week previous to his death. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Pisgah and was a consistent Christian. He was industrious and honest in business and a kind and obliging neighbor. In his death the community in which he lived loses a good citizen and his family a loving husband and father. For a number of years he has endured the battle of life and honestly and cheerfully met and discharged its duties, and now, after a long experience, the gray head sweetly rests from the cares of life.
He truly has fought a good fight, and can now say, “O, death where is thy sting? O, grave where is thy victory?”
His funeral was conducted by Rev. Jonathan Vancleave, of Waveland, Ind. The services were very impressive. The floral offerings were beautiful. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The family has the deepest sympathy of the entire community.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 3 August 1894
John M. Shirk, formerly of this city, but late of Gas City, Ind., died at his home July 21, 1894, of stomach trouble. He was married to Georgia A. Darnell in 1863, to them have been born six children three of whom are still living: Ed Shirk, of this city, and Misses Clara and Ora, at home. Mr. Shirk had been in poor health for a number of years, but was taken dangerously ill just a week previous to his death. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church at Pisgah and was a consistent Christian. He was industrious and honest in business and a kind and obliging neighbor. In his death the community in which he lived loses a good citizen and his family a loving husband and father. For a number of years he has endured the battle of life and honestly and cheerfully met and discharged its duties, and now, after a long experience, the gray head sweetly rests from the cares of life. He truly has fought a good fight, and can now say: "O, death where is thy sting! O grave where is thy victory? His funeral was conducted by Rev. Jonathan Vancleave, of Waveland, Ind. The services were very impressive. The floral offerings were beautiful. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Monday, 23 July 1894
Died at Gas City, July 21, John D. Shirk, formerly of Crawfordsville. Funeral will occur at Pisgah Church, near Beckville, Tuesday, at 2 o’clock
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 27 July 1894
Tiger Valley Items -- John Shirk, a well known citizen who resided a few miles north of here many years ago, died at his home in Gas City Sunday. His body was sent here for burial at Pisgah Tuesday. - thanks to Kim H for both of these