Henry Kirk
Henry Kirk, farmer, is a son of James Kirk. He was born on the farm where he now lives, June 23, 1821, and owns four hundred and forty-four acres. He married Miss Elmira Parrett, daughter of George Parrett, who has borne him six children: Flora, Fraine C, James E., Georgiana, Willard H., and Lucy P.
Mr. Kirk was once a member of the Odd-fellows lodge at Washington, but withdrew for the purpose of uniting with the lodge at Jeffersonville, and as yet has neglected to do so. He is a member of one of the pioneer families. Politically, he is a Democrat. He firmly resolved never to sit on a jury with a negro, and he has kept the resolution. Shortly after the close of the war, he was chosen as a juror in the county court. Seeing two negroes in the box, he positively refused to serve. Judge Steele told him that he could not excuse him on those grounds; and said that he must abide by the law, which was imprisonment. Attorney Richard Harrison, of Columbus, said the penalty might be made a fine, which was done, and Mr. Kirk paid the fine and left the court. He has refused to accept a county or township office. Was once elected supervisor, but rather than serve, paid the fine.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County