Eben B. Kirk

b. February 1863, d. 10 March 1920
  • Eben B. Kirk was born in February 1863 in Alabama.
  • Moses W. Garrison and Louisa B. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Montgomery, Alabama. Other members of the household included Eben B. Kirk, Robert Walter Kirk.
  • Moses W. Garrison and Louisa B. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Montgomery County, Alabama, and Moses and Louisa were also enumerated in another (Black) household in the same ward but names struck through.. Other members of the household included Eben B. Kirk, Lucy B. Garrison and Robert Walter Kirk.
  • He was at college, according to the 1880 census.
  • Eben B. Kirk appeared in the 1887 Montgomery, Alabama, City Directory at 25 Dexter Avenue.
  • Eben B. Kirk appeared in the 1893 Montgomery, Alabama, City Directory at 954 Adams Street occupation physician, with office at the same address..
  • Eben B. Kirk appeared in the 1895 Montgomery, Alabama, City Directory at 954 Adams Street occupation physician, 25 Dexter Avenue..
  • Lucy B. Garrison appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Montgomery, Alabama, at 954 Adams Street. Other members of the household included Eben B. Kirk.
  • The following appeared on 7 November 1905 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Judge A. D. Sayre, presiding over the City Court of Montgomery, yesterday morning took up the equity docket of the October term of court and disposed of a number of cases. Most of these cases were petitions for divorce by negroes, while several old casesw were dropped from the docket. Cases which were disposed of were as follows: . . . Lucy B. Geddes vs. E. B. Kirk et al. testimony published and cause submitted for decree on pleading and proof. . . .
  • Lucy B. Garrison appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Montgomery, Alabama, at 954 Adams Street. Other members of the household included Eben B. Kirk.
  • He was without occupation, according to the 1910 census, but identified as Dr. Evin B. Kirk.
  • The following appeared on 29 October 1912 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Suit seeking to waive responsibility for certain paving assessments and to obtain privileges was filed against Congressman Hugh Dent, the city of Montgomery and Eben B. Kirk, by Florence, Fielding H., and Clara B. Garrison, of Washington, in the chancery court Monday morning. The property involved is located on Adams, Houston, Holliard, Hall, Clopton, Hutchings and Smyth streets. /P/ The suit contends that the defendants were granted duties of caring for the property and that they allowed it to deteriorate in value. They ask that the chancellor appoint a receiver to take charge of it and that he be given authority ot borrow money for needed improvements and to pay taxes.
  • Eben B. Kirk died on 10 March 1920 at age 57 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • The following appeared on 11 March 1920 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. E. B. Kirk, age 60, died Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital. He had made the city his home for about thirty years, and had many friends. He was a member of the Episcopal church. /P/ Funeral services will take place from Leak-McCarty Chapel this Thursday afternoon at three o'clock. Interment at Oakwood.
  • Last Edited: 12 Apr 2008