Kirkland, Joseph
soldier, lawyer, author, was born Jan. 7, 1830, in Geneva, N. Y. He was a lawyer of Chicago, who was a major in the federal army during the civil war. His two novels of pioneer life in Illinois, Zury; and The McVeys, are notably faithful, graphic studies.
His other writings include, The Captain of Company K; The Story of Chicago; and Story of the Chicago Massacre of 1812.
KIRKLAND, SAMUEL, clergyman, missionary, was born Dec. 1, 1741, in Norwich, Conn. He was the founder of Hamilton college. He was a successful clergyman and missionary to the Indians of Oneida county, N. Y. He died Feb. 28, 1808, in Clinton, N. Y.