Death announcement appears in both the Bytown Gazette and the Stratford Beacon. He was a tavern Keeper and held pt. Lot 13, 12th range, Township of Hull. The ferry (hence Kirk's Ferry) ran between his hotel and the opposite bank.
1861 Census, Ottawa, Canada East John Kirk , tavern keeper, 36 Mary Brooks, 28 Alonzo Kirk, 9 Emilia Kirk 8 Sarah Kirk 6 Eveline Kirk 4 Marshal Kirk 2 Margaret Kirk 1
1871 Census, Ottawa West, Quebec John Kirk 47 Mary Kirk 37 Alonzo Kirk 18 Sarah Kirk 15 Eveline Kirk 13 Marshall Kirk 11 Helena Kirk 9 Sidny Brown 21 - domestic servant
1881 Census, Hull, Quebec, agent, born in Quebec, Catholic, aged 45. Mary Ann is not listed. John is listed as a blacksmith. John Kirk 45 Eveline Kirk 22 Alonzo Kirk 24 Marshall Kirk 21 Agnes Wilson 20 - servant