The Kirk family is obviously of great consequence to the church. In addition to the lands first given to the church sites, Paul E. and his daughter Dera gave land to extend the present grounds and cemetery. Paul E. was also a steward and trustee. Another daughter, Gelia Kirk Talbert, was pianist for several years. Rev. Richard Kirk from this family served as pastor at Stony Hill in 1944. After leaving a service at Stony Hill on his way to Union Chapel, he suffered a heart attach and died. Rev. Ed Kirk a member of this family once preached a homecoming service at Stony Hill. Jeff Michael is a very active member today. Jeff's grandmother, Della Kirk Michael was secretary of her Sunday school class. His aunt, the late Frances Michael Biggers was secretary of the church. Archibald Kirk was Sunday school superintendent for many years.

From Stony Hill Church From 1800-1964
by Alberta Lowder Boggan © 2008