FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby
2nd of 2 children of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips
Born: Feb 22, 1892, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Died: Nov 27, 1967 (age 75), North Miami, Miami-Dade Co., Florida
Buried: Southern Memorial Park, North Miami, Miami-Dade Co., Florida
Married: Jan 25, 1912, Robert John McCormick, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Three children: Alice Gertrude McCormick, Ruth Harriet McCormick, Robert Kirby McCormick
Robert John McCormick
Son of Charles McCormick & Elizabeth “Eliza” Fleming
Born: Jan 19, 1890, Croswell, Sanilac Co., Michigan
Died: Feb 28, 1971 (age 81), Broward Co., Florida
Buried: Southern Memorial Park, North Miami, Miami-Dade Co., Florida
Occupation: Shipyard electrical draftsman, Ford Motor Company
Married: Jan 25, 1912, Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Three children: Alice Gertrude McCormick, Ruth Harriet McCormick, Robert Kirby McCormick
1. Alice Gertrude McCormick
Born: Feb 13, 1913, Michigan
Died: Apr 6, 1997 (age 84), Broward Co., Florida
Buried: Dania Memorial Park, Dania Beach, Broward Co., Florida
Married (1): Oct 7, 1933, George Aloysius Lynch, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Two children: Patricia Joan Lynch, George “Mickey” Lynch
Married (2): May 14, 1949: Fred George Keebler, Jr., Broward Co., Florida
Divorced: Fred George Keebler, Jr., Broward Co., Florida
2. Ruth Harriet McCormick
Born: Feb 1, 1914, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Died: May 25, 1982, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Buried: unknown
Married: Jun 30, 1934, Ralph Lincoln Ruben, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Two children: Donna Ruth Ruben, Barbara G. Ruben
3. Robert Kirby McCormick
Born: Oct 28, 1917, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Died: Feb 10, 1992 (age 74), Dade Co., Florida
Buried: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens South, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida
Military: U.S. Army
Occupation: Factory worker
Married (1): Rosemary Louise unkn (listed on Robert’s Oct 16, 1940 Michigan WWII draft card)
Divorced: Mar 1, 1972, Rosemary Louise unkn, Broward Co., Florida
Married (2): Jun 27, 1972, Rosemary Louise Poirer, Broward Co., Florida
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Timeline and Records
Spellings and information in census and other records are retained
as reflected in the original documents. Corrections or notes are in italics.
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Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips
1. Frank Eddy Kirby
1884–1959
2. Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby
1892–1967
Charles McCormick & Elizabeth “Eliza” Fleming
1. Flora Mae McCormick
1884–1959
2. Alice M. McCormick
1885–1979
3. Beatrice L. Mccormick
1887–1975
4. Robert John McCormick
1890–1971
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Mar 2, 1882: Marriage of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips, the parents of Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, in Fentonville, Genesee Co., Michigan; Milo is age 17, Alice is 20
Nov 1, 1884: Birth of Frank Eddy Kirby, 1st of 2 children of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips and brother of Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, in Fenton, Fenton Co., Michigan
Jan 19, 1890: Birth of Robert John McCormick, 4th of 4 children of Charles McCormick & Elizabeth “Eliza” Fleming and future husband of Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, in Croswell, Sanilac Co., Michigan
Feb 22, 1892: Birth of Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, 2nd of 2 children of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips and sister of Frank Eddy Kirby, in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Jun 2, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan:
Name Milo B Kirby
Age 36
Birth Date Jul 1863
Birthplace New York
Home in 1900 Detroit Ward 14, Wayne, Michigan
Ward of City 14th
Street Vinewood Avenue
House Number 945
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Alice G Kirby
Marriage Year 1882
Years Married 18
Father’s Birthplace New York
Mother’s Birthplace New York
Occupation Paper Purchaser
Months Not Employed 0
Can Read Y
Can Write Y
Can Speak English Y
House Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House H
Household members, Name, Age:
Milo B Kirby: Head, Age 36, born Jul 1863, M 18 years, born New York, Father born New York, Mother born New York, paper purchaser
Alice G Kirby: Wife, Age 38, born Sep 1875, M 18 years, 2 children born, 2 children living, born New York, Father born New York, Mother born New York
Frank E Kirby: Son, Age 15, born Nov 1884, born Michigan, Father born New York, Mother born New York
Hattie J Kirby: Daughter, Age 8, born Feb 1892, born Michigan, Father born New York, Mother born New York
Sep 12, 1905: Marriage of Frank Eddy Kirby & Florence Mildred Clark, in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan (son of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips)
Standing: Frank Eddy Kirby, groom & Florence Mildred Clark, bride
Seated: at left, best man, Raymond Hauser, flower girl Frank’s sister Harriet Kirby, at right Edith Ethelyn Clark, Florence’s younger sister
Photo taken by noted photographer Frank Scott Clark, the father of Florence Mildred Clark
Jan 25, 1912: Marriage of Robert John McCormick & Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Three children: Alice Gertrude McCormick, Ruth Harriet McCormick, Robert Kirby McCormick
Feb 13, 1913: Birth of Alice Gertrude McCormick, 1st of 3 children of Robert John McCormick & Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, Michigan
Feb 1, 1914: Birth of Ruth Harriet McCormick, 2nd of 3 children of Robert John McCormick & Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Oct 28, 1917: Birth of Robert Kirby McCormick, 3rd of 3 children of Robert John McCormick & Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
May 15, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan:
Robert McCormack
(Robert McCormick)
Birth Year abt 1890
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 40
Birthplace Michigan
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1930 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Street Address Wark Ave
House Number 12737
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Value 12000
Radio Set Yes
Lives on Farm No
Age at First Marriage 22
Attended School No
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father’s Birthplace Ireland
Mother’s Birthplace Ireland
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Engineer
Industry Electric Co
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker
Employment Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Robert McCormack: Age 40, Head
Harriet McCormack: Age 38, Wife
Alice McCormack: Age 17, Daughter
Ruth McCormack: Age 16, Daughter
Robert McCormack: Age 12, Son
Jun 30, 1934: Marriage of Ruth Harriet McCormick & Ralph Lincoln Ruben, in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Jun 30, 1934: Michigan Marriage Records:
Name Ruth Harriette McCormick
Gender Female
Race White
Age 20
Birth Date abt 1914
Birth Place Detroit, Michigan
Marriage License Place Wayne
Marriage Date 30 Jun 1934
Marriage Place Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Residence Place Detroit, Michigan
Father Robert McCormick
Mother Harriett Kirby
Ralph Lincoln Ruben
Name Mr Ralph Lincoln Ruben
Gender Male
Race White
Age 20
Birth Date abt 1914
Birth Place Detroit, Michigan
Marriage License Place Wayne
Marriage Date 30 Jun 1934
Marriage Place Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Residence Place Detroit, Michigan
Father Max Ruben
Mother Bridie Keane
Spouse Ruth Harriette McCormick
County File Number 438903
State File Number 126301
Jun 12, 1937: Death of Milo Bailey Kirby (age 72), husband of Alice Gertrude (Phillips) Kirby and father of Harriet J. “Hattie” (Kirby) McCormick, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
Jun 15, 1937: Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan (Tuesday, pg 25):
Jun 17, 1937: Burial of Milo Bailey Kirby at Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Section B:
Dec 23, 1939: Death of Alice Gertrude (Phillips) Kirby (age 78), wife of Milo Bailey Kirby and mother of Harriet J. “Hattie” (Kirby) McCormick, in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; heart problems, arteriosclerosis
1939: Burial of Alice Gertrude (Phillips) Kirby, alongside her husband Milo, at Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan: Section B:
Apr 4, 1940: U.S. Federal Census, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan:
Name Robert J McCormick
Age 50
Estimated Birth Year abt 1890
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Michigan
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Street Cheyene
House Number 11700
Farm No
Inferred Residence in 1935 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Residence in 1935 Detroit
Father’s Birthplace Northern Ireland
Mother’s Birthplace Ireland
Occupation Electrical
House Owned or Rented Owned
Value of Home 3500
Highest Grade Completed High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 40
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 3500
Income Other Sources Yes
Native Language English
Usual Occupation Electrical Engineer
Usual Industry Public Utility
Usual Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Robert J McCormick: Age 50, Head
Harriett J McCormick: Age 48, Wife
Robert McCormick: Age, 22, Son
Rose Mary McCormick: Age 18, Daughter-in-law
Oct 29, 1959: Death of Frank Eddy Kirby (age 75), 1st of 2 children of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips and brother of Harriet J. “Hattie” (Kirby) McCormick, in Hallandale Beach, Broward Co., Florida
1959: Burial of Frank Eddy Kirby at Evergreen Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan:
Nov 27, 1967: Death of Harriet J. “Hattie” (Kirby) McCormick, 2nd of 2 children of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips and the sister of Frank Eddy Kirby, in North Miami, Miami-Dade Co., Florida
Nov 1967: Burial of Harriet J. “Hattie” (Kirby) McCormick at Southern Memorial Park in North Miami, Miami-Dade Co., Florida; Section 3
Feb 28, 1971: Death of Robert John McCormick (age 81), husband of Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby, in Broward Co., Florida
1971: Burial of Robert John McCormick at Southern Memorial Park in North Miami, Miami-Dade Co., Florida; Section 3
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2023. Researched and compiled by Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau
Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.