Robert John Kirby | |
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| Warden of Sing Sing | |
| In office 1941–1944 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1889 Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA |
| Died | January 15, 1944 (aged 54) Ossining, Westchester, New York, USA |
| Resting place | St. Vincent Cemetery Attica, NY |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Lillian (Conners) Kirby (1914-1934) {her death} Gladys Nora (Kelly) Kirby (1935-1944) {his death} |
| Children | Ada F. (Kirby) Kennerson Irene E. (Kirby) Eagan Mary Gladys (Kirby) Janes Robert J. Kirby, Jr. G. Shirley (Kirby) Brei Edward A. Kirby |
| Parent(s) | Edward Albert Kirby Bridget Graham (Loughan) Kirby |
Robert John Kirby (October 20, 1889 – January 15, 1944) was the Warden of Sing Sing prison from 1941 until 1944. Highly regarded for his integrity, Kirby brought respect back to the administration of Sing Sing, and order to the prison after the often controversial tenure of Lewis Lawes.