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34 MARTHA HAMILTON, born 1836 and 1875 married A. H. Hamilton, a real estate and insurance agent of Muncie. To them have been born two sons, Frederick K. born Jan. 11, 1876 and George A. born Dec. 28, 1877, died Jan. 5, 1880.

Delaware County, Indiana Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Name: Martha A Kirby Spouse: Americus Hamilton Marriage Date: 08 Apr 1875 Book: C-6 OSPage: 326 County: Delaware

The Kirbys of New England Martha Ann Kirby, b. Nov. 20, 1836 in Muncie, Ind.; m., April 8, 1875, Americus H. Hamilton of Muncie, Ind., b. Jan. 16, 1844. One child: 1. Frederick Kirby Hamilton, b. Jan. 11, 1876.

34 JOHN M. KIRBY born Nov. 6, 1839 married June 14, 1866 to Mary F. Putnam, oldest daughter of Frederick E. and Susan J. Putnam of Muncie, Ind. She was born June 9, 1846 and died Aug. 27, 1887 age 41. To them were born one son and three daughters. Thomas Putnam Kirby, born April 4, 1867 and July 5, 1888 married Gertrude E. Maddy, daughter of Wm. and Sarah Swain Maddy. To them have been born three children; Frederick (dead), Edgar and Josephine (living). Ada Kirby, born July 24, 1869 married Sept 15, 1891 to Lewis Over to whom have been born three children of whom one, Charles H., is living. Susan Kirby born May 30, 1872. Sarah Kirby born Feb. 26, 1880.

John M. Kirby was again married 1890 to Bell J. Gilbert, daughter of John and Susan Jack of Muncie. John has been engaged in the hardware and lumber business from boyhood in Muncie, Ind.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Delaware County, Indiana By A. W. Bowen & Co.
JOHN M. KIRBY, a prominent business man of Muncie and son of Thomas Kirby, whose sketch appears above, is a native of Delaware county, Indiana, born on the 6th day of November, 1839. His educational training was acquired in the public schools of his native city, supplemented by a two years course in Farmer's college of Cincinnati, in which institution he obtained a fair knowledge of the higher branches of learning. His early inclinations led him to embark upon a business career, and in 1860 he engaged in the hardware trade in partnership with T. E. Putnam, and the firm thus constituted soon became one of the leading mercantile establishments of Muncie. He continued in the hardware business very successfully until 1889, and in the meantime, 1879, became interested with his brothers in the lumber business, with which line of trade he has since been prominently identified. As a business man, Mr. Kirby enjoys a reputation more than local, and to him is due in a great measure the present substantial growth of Muncie, in the material development of which he has always manifested a very active interest. Quick to foresee, wise to plan, and possessing business qualifications of a high degree, he has wrought wisely and well, and in him have been reproduced the sterling qualities which for so many years marked the career of his father.

In his political belief Mr. Kirby is an ardent supporter of the republican party, but he has never sought nor desired official preferment. In religion he subscribes to the creed of the Episcopal church, in which faith the different members of his family have been reared and educated. Mr. Kirby is prominently identified with several fraternities, including the Royal Arcanum, Independent Order of United Workman, and the A. F. & A. M., in the last of which he stands high, having taken the Scottish rite degree, also that of Sir Knight. On the 14th day of June, 1866, in the city of Muncie, was solemnized the marriage of John M. Kirby and Mary F. Putnam, daughter of F. E. Putnam, a union blessed with the birth of the following children: Thomas P. Kirby; Ada Kirby, wife of Lewis Over; Susette Kirby and Sarah Kirby. The mother of these children died August 16, 1887, and on the 11th day of March, 1891, Mr. Kirby married his present wife, Mrs. Belle J. Jack Gilbert, who was born in Muncie, the daughter of John Jack, Esq., deceased.

Delaware County, Indiana Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Name: John M Kirby Spouse: Mary Putman Marriage Date: 14 Jun 1866 Book: C-4 OSPage: 562 County: Delaware
Name: John M Kirby Spouse: Belle J Gilbert Marriage Date: 11 Mar 1890 Book: C-19 OSPage: 424 County: Delaware
Name: Thomas P Kirby Spouse: Gertrude Maddy Marriage Date: 05 Jul 1888 Book: C-9 OSPage: 161 County: Delaware
Name: Adah Kirby Spouse: Lewis Over Marriage Date: 15 Sep 1891 Book: C-10 OSPage: 84 County: Delaware

1893 Muncie City Directory
Over, Lewis F. (ADAH) asst mngr C H Over, h 214 N Vine
Over, Charles H. (Matilda) mnfr of window glass, office and factory cor Macelonia Ave and Delaware, h 603 East Jackson

The Kirbys of New England
John Marvin7 Kirby (Thomas6, Zebulon5, Thomas4, John3), born Nov. 6, 1839, in Muncie, Ind.; married, June 14, 1866, Mary Frederika Putnam, born June 9, 1846, in Muncie, Ind., daughter of Frederick E. Putnam and Susan Judson Sayre. Mary Putnam Kirby died Aug. 27, 1887; and he married (2), March 11, 1890, Belle Jack, daughter of John and Susan J. Jack. He is a lumber dealer, and resides in Muncie, Ind. Children by his first wife:
1 Thomas Putnam Kirby, b. April 4, 1867; m., July 5, 1888, Gertrude Elizabeth Maddy, eldest dau. of William R. Maddy and Sarah E. Swain. Children:
   1. Mary Frederika Kirby, b. Aug. 17, 1889; d. March 29, 1896.
   2. Edgar Marvin Kirby, b. Oct. 16, 1891.
   3. Josephine Kirby, b. Oct. 13, 1897.
2 Adah Kirby,, b. July 24, 1869; m., Sept. 15, 1891, in Muncie, Ind., Louis Over, only son of Thomas H. Over and Matilda Gaymen. Children:
   1. Donald Over, b. Aug. 4, 1895; d. Oct. 20, 1897.
   2. Charles Henry Over, b. April 12, 1897.
3 Suzette Kirby, b. May 30, 1872.
4 Sarah Kirby, b. Feb. 26, 1880.

THOMAS P. KIRBY is the head of one of the leading plumbing and gas fitting establishments of Muncie and is entitled to mention as one of the city's representative young men. He is a son of John and Mary Kirby and was born in Muncie, Delaware county, Indiana, on the 4th day of April, 1867. He was educated in the city schools, and on attaining his majority began clerking for his father, in whose employ he continued for a period of two years, and then entered upon an apprenticeship for three years with the Muncie Water company for the purpose of learning the plumbing trade, in which he acquired great proficiency. After becoming familiar with the details of the business, he established his present plumbing, gas, steam fitting and sewer work, which, as already stated, is one of the largest and most successful enterprises of the kind in the city of Muncie. In his business Mr. Kirby has displayed commendable energy and foresight, and he has met with success such as few attain in a much longer life. He retains, in a marked degree, the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens of Muncie, and by inheritance as well as by steady application, possesses those sterling qualities essential to the successful management of affairs, and which undoubtedly insure for him a future of much promise and usefulness. Mr. Kirby was married in Muncie on the 5th of July, 1888, to Miss Gertrude Maddy, whose birth occurred in the year 1867. Mrs Kirby is the daughter of William R. Maddy, and she has borne her husband two children, namely: Frederick Kirby and Edgar Kirby. In his religious views Mr. Kirby subscribes to the episcopal creed, of which church his wife is also a member, and in politics he supports the principles of the republican party. He is prominent in the Masonic order, having taken a number of degrees, including that of Sir Knight, and he is also an active worker in the Pythian fraternity.

WPA Death Records, Delaware Co., IN
Putnam, Frederick E. M W Age: 82 Date: 8 Jan 1901 Place: Muncie Book/Page: Ch-5 16
Putnam, Susan J. F W Age: 85 Date: 20 Mar 1904 Place: Muncie Book/Page: H-6 47
Jack, John M W Age: 80 Date: 3 Apr 1892 Place: Delaware Co., Book/Page: H-2 28
Jack, Susan T. F W Age: 84 Date: 26 Nov 1898 Place: Muncie Book/Page: CH-4 31
Kirby, Mary F W Age: 41 Date: 26 Aug 1887 Place: Muncie Book/Page: H-1 98

Reminiscences Our Grandmothers of Muncie
For a Benefit Called "The Grandmother's Rally"
Given in Interest of First Baptist Church of Muncie 27 Oct 1892
Susan Jack Soon after my marriage to Mr. John Jack, in 1837, we came to Muncie to make it our future home, which was then quite a small place. My husband had a store on Main street, where Stewart's drug store now stands. We lived in a house on a lot adjoining the store. The first church service I attended after coming here was conducted by a Baptist minister, Mr. Buckles, father of Judge Joe Buckles; the services being held in a frame building west of the court house. The seats were made of boards laid on chairs. All denominations held services in this building. When I look around and see the beautiful church buildings, school houses, court house, and the great changes that have taken place in so few years, I can hardly realize that it is the Muncie of 1838.

34 ELIZABETH HEINSOHN, born 1841 married 1866 to J. A. Heinsohn of Germany. To them have been born two sons and two daughters. Sarah A. born May 30, 1868, married 1898 to John J. Hartley. Thomas R., born March 17, 1871 married Oct. 24, 1892 to May J. Sprankle. Julius A., born June 24, 1873 died Aug. 24, 1874. Julia, born March 11, 1876 died Jan. 12, 1881. Mr. J. A. Heinsohn is the proprietor of the Kirby House, the leading hotel of Muncie, Ind.

Delaware County, Indiana Index to Marriage Record 1827 - 1920 Inclusive Name: Elizabeth Kirby Spouse: Julius Heinsohn Marriage Date: 08 Nov 1866 Book: C-5 OSPage: 8 County: Delaware
Name: Sarah A Heinsohn Spouse: John J Hartley Marriage Date: 01 Jun 1898 Book: C12 OSPage: 254 County: Delaware

1893 Muncie City Directory
Hartley, John J. (Anna A.), real estate agt and broker, rm 3, Boyce Blk, telephone 172, h 339 E. Adams.

The Kirbys of New England Elizabeth Kirby, b. Oct. 6, 1841; m., Nov. 8, 1866, Julius Andreas Heinsohn, b. June 10, 1837, in Newhaus, Germany. He is the proprietor of the "Kirby House," Muncie, Ind. Mrs. Heinsohn is now Regent of the Paul Revere Chapter of the D. A. R. Children:
1. Sarah Anna Heinsohn, b. May 30, 1868, in Muncie, Ind.; m., June 1, 1898, in Muncie, Ind., John James Hartley of Muncie, Ind.
2. Thomas Kirby Heinsohn, b. March 17, 1871, in Louisville, Ky.; m., Oct. 24, 1892, in Milwaukee, Wis., Mary Josephine Spanker. They are now living in Sylvester, Ga. One child: Robert, b. March 6, 1894, in Muncie, Ind.

Portrait and Biographical Record Delaware County, Indiana by A. W. Bowen & Co.
JULIUS A. HEINSOHN, proprietor of the Kirby house and one of the genial, pleasant and hospitable hosts of Muncie, is a native of Germany, born June 10, 1837, the son of Andrew and Martha (Brummer) Heinsohn. He was reared and educated in the country of his nativity, where he remained until his eighteenth year, at which time, October 1, 1856, he came to the United States, locating in Louisville, Ky., where, until 1859, he was engaged as bookkeeper, and in that year, in company with his brother George E. Heinsohn, also of Louisville, came to Muncie, Indiana, and engaged in the manufacturing business, which he continued until his return to Louisville in 1861. In that city Mr. Heinsohn again became bookkeeper, in which capacity he continued without change until 1872, when he returned to Muncie, Indiana, and became proprietor of the well known Kirby house, which, under his management, has become one of the favorite resorts of the traveling public. Since taking charge of this hotel, Mr. Heinsohn has twice rebuilt the house, and in its appointments and modern improvements it is now considered one of the most complete places of the kind in the city. During his residence in Muncie, Mr. Heinsohn has not been unmindful of the city's material advancement, and he has been a potent factor in many of the important measures which have brought prosperity to this part of the gas belt. He was one of the organizers of the Muncie Natural Gas company, and is a director and stockholder in the Muncie Artificial Ice company, also a charter member and one of the board of advisers of the Citizens' Enterprise company. In politics Mr. Heinsohn is an unswerving supporter of the republican party, but has never sought political distinction, preferring to devote his energies to his business. In business circles his presence is always felt, and socially his integrity of character has made him exceedingly popular with all classes of his fellow citizens of Muncie. Mr. Heinsohn was married November 8, 1866, to Elizabeth Kirby, daughter of Thomas Kirby, of Muncie, and is the father of two children, namely: Thomas Kirby Heinsohn, the present captain of the Muncie Fencibles, and Sarah Heinsohn. Mr. Heinsohn and family are members of the Espicopal church, belonging to the Muncie congregation, in which he has serves as vestryman.

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