SHIRK, W. D., 1849-1942

SHIRK, WEST

Posted By: Betty Hootman-Volunteer
Date: 11/25/2012 at 12:31:44

W. D. SHIRK

W. D. Shirk, 93, well known resident of Fairfield, died at the Mrs. E. M. West home in the city, early Saturday morning. He was born in Ohio in 1849. He had traveled extensively and had written many interesting articles for the Fairfield Ledger. After he was 80 years old he traveled around the world alone.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book B, page 8, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA