• General Notes

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  Tabitha lived to the age of 92.  At the time of her death, her family consisted of 12 children and spouses, 61 grandchildren and spouses, and 53 great-grand children and spouses (although some dates are missing).  This was a very close-knit family and - the story goes - every Sunday saw many of the family visiting at "Grandmother Kirk's" homestead.  The meetings became a tradition and continued long after her death.
  
  An 80th birthday party for Tabitha Kirk was held at the Kirk Homestead on October 24, 1869 and this has been considered Reunion #1. Similarly, an 85th birthday party in 1874 at the homestead was considered Reunion #2. Reunion #3 was held in 1905 at "Stapleton", the home of Edwin and Anna (Kirk) Stapler in Abington Village.  Then Reunion #4 was held the following year at the home of William and Elizabeth (Tyson) Johnston (Tyson Homestead), at Hillside (now Roslyn), Abington Twp.  A formal Association was organized at Reunion #5 (October 11, 1911) to maintain the family bonds, preserve the records, and arrange an annual reunion.
  
  Tabitha was #7238 in the Lukens line of descent from immigrant Jan Lucken. Therefore add 7238 to the "Kirk" number to determine position in the Lukens genealogy.

Details of Tabitha's family with John Kirk