Elizabeth Kirk

F, b. 3 January 1897, d. 13 June 1976
FatherWilliam Kirk1
MotherMary Ann Brennan1
Birth*Elizabeth Kirk was born on 3 January 1897 at High Street, Chirnside, Berwickshire, Scotland. William Kirk was listed as the informant on the birth certiifcate.2,3,4,5,6,1,7 
Occupation*Elizabeth Kirk was a stenographer in 1920.3 
Marriage*She married Frederick Hersey Wills, son of Edwin James Wills and Emily Ann Thompson, on 5 October 1920 at All Saints Rectory, Melfort, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada. The wedding party included John Neville, Amy Barnes and Rev. Charles Barnes. The officiating minster for the marriage ceremony was Rev. Charles Barnes.3 
Married Name As of after 5 October 1920,her married name was (Kirk) Wills. 
Residence*Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills and Frederick Hersey Wills lived between 1921 and 1927 at the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 43, Range 17, West of the 2nd Meridian, Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada .8 
Census*Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills appeared on the census of 1921 as the wife of Frederick Hersey Wills at Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 43, Range 17, West of the 2nd Meridian, Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada .4 
CensusElizabeth (Kirk) Wills appeared on the census of 1926 as the wife of Frederick Hersey Wills at Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 43, Range 17, West of the 2nd Meridian, Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada .5 
CensusElizabeth (Kirk) Wills appeared on the census of 1931 as the wife of Frederick Hersey Wills at 501 Niagara Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.6 
Residence*Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills lived between 1935 and 1976 at 3847 Carey Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.9,10,1 
(Informant) DeathShe was listed as an informant on the death certificate of Frederick Hersey Wills on 8 June 1935 at Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; "myocarditis."9,11,12,13,14,15,8
(Administrator) ProbateElizabeth (Kirk) Wills was the administrator of Frederick Hersey Wills's estate on 28 June 1935 at Victoria Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; $2,337.40 (gross) and $1,600.40 (net.)8 
Property-Sale-Self*Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills, administrator(s) of the estate of Frederick Hersey Wills sold Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 43, Range 17, West of the 2nd Meridian, Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada, on 23 March 1936 to Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills for $1.00.16,17,18,19  
Property-Sale*She sold Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 43, Range 17, West of the 2nd Meridian, Star City, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada , on 14 September 1937 to John Neville for $1,432.19,20  
(Witness) MarriageElizabeth (Kirk) Wills witnessed the marriage of Reginald Thompson and Helen Mabel Richardson on 7 December 1940 at St. Stephen's Church, South Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.10 
Will*Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills left a will on 30 April 1976 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, witnessed by (?) Robinson and Sylvia S. Anderson. The beneficiaries were Nellie Irene Hogg, Ina Lorraine Ruble and Margaret Everilde (Kirk) Harper.7 
Death*Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills died on 13 June 1976 of "pneumonia" at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 79. The informant listed on the death certificate was Margaret Everilde (Kirk) Harper.1,7 
Burial*Elizabeth (Kirk) Wills was buried on 19 June 1976 at Royal Oak Burial Park, Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.21
ProbateHer estate was probated on 27 August 1976 at Vancouver Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The executors assigned by the court were Margaret Everilde (Kirk) Harper. The estate was valued at $44,823.98 (gross).7 

Family

Frederick Hersey Wills b. 27 Sep 1889, d. 8 Jun 1935
Marriage*Elizabeth Kirk married Frederick Hersey Wills, son of Edwin James Wills and Emily Ann Thompson, on 5 October 1920 at All Saints Rectory, Melfort, Star City No. 428, Saskatchewan, Canada. The wedding party included John Neville, Amy Barnes and Rev. Charles Barnes. The officiating minster for the marriage ceremony was Rev. Charles Barnes.3 
Last Edited8 Oct 2025

Citations

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  2. [S5460] Scotland, birth certificate for Elizabeth Kirk, 03 Jan 1897; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 Dec 2024); citing statutory births 730/01 0001, Berwickshire, Chirnside registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
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  16. [S6929] Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Application for Transmission, instrument no. BN1355, Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 43, Range 17 , West of the 2nd Meridian, Star City No. 428 (1936), Elizabeth Wills, administrator of the estate of Frederick Hersey Wills, 23 Mar 1936; "ISC Saskatchewan Registry Services" > "Search" > "Pre-Conversion Instr", digital images (for a fee), ISC (https://www.isc.ca/Pages/default.aspx : accessed 08 Oct 2025).
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  20. [S6913] Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Transfer, instrument no. BP2828, Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 43, Range 17 , West of the 2nd Meridian, Star City No. 428 (1937), Elizabeth Wills to John Neville, 14 Sep 1937; "ISC Saskatchewan Registry Services" > "Search" > "Pre-Conversion Instr", digital images (for a fee), ISC (https://www.isc.ca/Pages/default.aspx : accessed 03 Oct 2025).
  21. [S5458] Billion Graves, digital images (http://www.billiongraves.com : accessed 05 Dec 2024), photograph, memorial # 36718724, gravestone for Elizabeth Wills (1976), Royal Oak Burial Park, Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia.