Am researching family of Samual Dirck (also spelled Durk& Dirk) He was born in PA (place unknown) and moved to OH where he had several children. In the 1850 census he is in Wells Co. IN listed with wife Hannah and children Susannah, Elizabeth, Lucy, Andrew, Sarah and John. By 1860 he is in Henry Co. MO with no wife and children, Tracy, Andrew, John and Riley. In 1870 Census he is still in Henry Co. with wife Lida (Rank Bringetter)and children, Riley, Jacob and George. In 1880 he is listed as Samuel Derk with wife Liddie and children Jacob, George, Emanuel, Edward and Ellen. He apparently received a pension for his civil was service in 1884 and his wife later received a widows pension. His son John, who I am researching, moved to Cooper Co. MO and then to Pettis Co. MO where he died. I believe at least one of his brothers lived in Pettis Co. but have not had an opportunity to research that as yet. Hope this helps bring together some of the Dircks. Please contact me if you have anything to add.