He was born at Lot 4, Con. 11 of Erin Township.  

At Erin Union Cemetery, the stone on the grave of William and Mary's reads, KIRKWOOD, William Kirkwood, Aug. 17, 1870 - Feb. 29, 1948.  Beloved husband of Mary McKay, Sept 17, 1871 - Nov. 3, 1951.  Donald A. Kirdwood, Sept. 11, 1904 - Oct. 18, 1975.  His wife Kathleen M. Young, Sept. 7, 1908 - Mar. 27, 1981.