Isaac Newkirk
son of Herny Newkirk, was born June 5, 1821, in Clinton Township, and was married to Sarah O. Gibbon March 27, 1847, and united with the Methodist Church in the winter of 1856. He was suddenly seized with violent illness while attending the grand jury in Wooster, and died December 22, 1870. The following is an extract from an obituary written at his death: "The large concourse which followed his remains to the grave was a beautiful tribute to the might of simple goodness. Riches, rank, fortune, intellect, all have commanded their homage before; but only that rare and beautiful combination of all that is lovely and of good report, which was found in our friend, could have called forth that spontaneous homage from all hearts. Mr. Newkirk was known and loved by all his neighbors for his lofty spirit of honor, spotless integrity, delicacy of conscience, kindness of heart, and promptness of decision. In all the varied relations of Sunday-school super- indendent, steward and class-leader, he gave fine satisfaction to the church. During most of his illness he was favored with peace and tranquility; and when confined and hearsed the uniform testimony borne to his life was, 'He sleeps well.' He was greatly respected and loved by a large and numerous circle of friends, especially by the society at Newkirk's, of which he was a member."
From History of Wayne County, Ohio, From the Days of the Pioneers and First Settlers to the Present Time, by Robert Douglass, 1878