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Kirkman, Levine Eli, Dr., 1846-1883

 Person

Biography

Dr. Levine Eli Kirkman was born on April 2, 1846, in Chatham County, NC, to George and Alvey Coble Kirkman. He was one of the first practicing physicians in Johnson County, NC.

Kirkman married Sarah Isadora “Dora” Hood on September 3, 1871, and the couple had six children.

He died on October 30, 1883 from malaria and is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, NC.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Kirkman-Jones Papers

 Collection — legal box: PC 80-83
Identifier: PC00080
Scope and Contents

The Kirkman-Jones Papers contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, and Dr. Kirkman’s journal.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1991 October 28; 1869-1948