Jesse Allen Kirk

Jesse Allen Kirk (June 22, 1822 – August 23, 1903) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1865 to 1866.

Early life Jesse Allen Kirk was born on June 22, 1822, on a farm near Rising Sun, Maryland, to Martha (née McCullough) and Allen Kirk. He was descended from Roger Kirk, an immigrant from north Ireland in 1712. As a youth, he worked on his father's farm. He then attended public schools in Cecil County and taught school for two years.

Career In 1846, Kirk worked in general merchandising in Rising Sun with his older brother and Basil Haines. In 1850, he sold the merchandising store he owned with his brother and Haines.

Kirk was one of the original stockholders of the National Bank of Rising Sun. He helped found the bank in 1871. He served as vice president of the bank until his death.

Personal life Kirk married Hannah Mount on March 21, 1851 (or 1856). They had one son, Mount E. His wife died in 1885. Kirk married Mary J. (née Warner) Truman on March 14, 1887. They had four children, Mrs. Dr. Heston, Mrs. D. M. Taylor, Mrs. Violet Haines and Thomas Rittenhouse.