[1] Kirker married Sarah Smith in 1790, and moved with his wife to Kentucky.

Three years later, they moved to Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio.

[2] Kirker was a consistent Presbyterian, serving as an elder in the West Union congregation from 1808 until his death.

Kirker later returned to the Assembly, serving in the House of Representatives from 1816 to 1817 and in the State Senate from 1821 to 1825.

[6] Kirker retired from politics, and returned to his home at his Liberty Township farm.