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| pg. 183 John E. Kirvan, farmer, sec. 34, Morton Tp., P.O., Sylvester, was born in Gray Co., Province of Ontario, Can., Aug. 3, 1862. He is a son of Elias and Jane Ann (Breakey) Kirvan. His paternal grandfather was a pioneer of the Dominion, and settled 80 miles from the nearest point of supplies, having to travel that distance in an Indian canoe for necessaries for the family use. The father of Mr. Kirvan was one of 11 children, five boys and six girls. He came to Michigan in 1870, bought 160 acres of land and engaged in the duties of farming. He sold 80 acres and cleared 60 acres of the remainder. He died Feb. 18, 1879, all his responsibilities devolving on the son. Since the father's death the latter has built a new house and put all the buildings on the place in thorough repair. The farm lies three miles from Sylvester, which, when the family came here, was the nearest point of neighbors and civilization. The mother is still living in firm health and unimpaired intellectual powers. Mr. Kirvan is still a young man, but the energy and good judgment he displays in the management of his affairs promises extended success in the avenues he has already made prosperous. He married Dec. 24, 1882, to Minnie Adams, of Hinton Tp. Her father is a man of good standing, and has served his people in several official capacities. |