John Kirk (1835-1908)
John Kirk (1835-1908) of Samuel Kirk and Sons and Bradford Dyers Association
Born the son of James Kirk, Master Stover and his wife Elizabeth
1901 Residing at 35 Moor Road, Headingley: John Kirk (age 65 born Leeds), Living on own means (and widower). With his two sons Robert Samuel Kirk (age 36 born Leeds), Director of Dye Works and employer, and Herbert Reginald Kirk (age 29 born Leeds), Director of Dye Works.[1]
1908 Died. 'On Sunday. Mr. John Kirk died at his residence, Castle Grove, Headingley. Mr. Kirk was one of the best known figures upon the magisterial Bench of Leeds, and his interest in all that pertained to the welfare of the city was widely recognised. Mr. Kirk was born in 1835, commenced business with the firm of Samuel Kirk and Sons Ltd., dyers and finishers, of Leeds. and eventually became a partner. He was formerly a member of the Leeds Board of Guardians.'[2]