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Books on the Kerr Family

StellaS77 — 2009-11-07 23:39:14Z

Greetings,

I just found a new online bookstore that gives away FREE SEARCHABLE CD-ROM with the purchase of any family history book, they have over 20,000 titles to choose from, I just tought that I will pass it along to you.

Their address is www.ancestralbooks.com

Books that I was able to find from their website for my research:

Joseph Kerr of Ballygney and His Descendants. - by Kerr, Mary Alice
Salem, MA , 1904

Kerr of Ballygoney and his Descendants - by Arbuckle, Mary Alice K.
Brooklyn, NY , 1904

The Kerr Clan of New Jersey Beginning with Walter Ker of Freehold and Including…. - by Armstrong, William C.
Morrison, IL , 1919

Re: Kerr Letters home

wdclans — 2009-11-06 13:53:02Z

Hi Betty,
Thank you so much for your reply and your generous offer to share information. Unfortunately, the Samuel Kerr in your posting is not my Samuel Kerr. My Samuel Kerr was born between 1828-1833 in Scotland (very small chance Ireland) and immigrated to Quebec, Canada. In 1857 he married Margaret Jane McCook in Aylmer, Quebec and they settled several miles west of Aylmer in Eardley Township, Quebec. That farm remained in the family until the 1990's.
I have gone through the 1841 & 1851 cenuses that are on Ancestry for Scotland and have eliminated all the Samuels except for 2. They show up as boarders in 1851 in different locations in Scotland and I cannot find them in 1841.
Samuel's wife Margaret wrote home to Samuel's sister(s) and/or mother and continued to do so after his death in 1875. I was hoping that perhaps someone had a grandmother that recieved letters from a relative in Canada or that it jogged a memory of a family story of someone.
Thank you so much again. And if you have anymore suggestions I would love to hear them!
take care
Heather

Re: Kerr Letters home

bbffrrpp — 2009-11-06 11:21:34Z

Hi Heather,

There is a possibility that your Samuel KERR was the brother of my ancestor, Robert KERR. And their father, Patrick KERR, was born in Ireland. Researchers believe County Sligo, Ireland:

SAMUEL KERR
Born: 1830 Dec 12, , , Quebec, Canada 241,997
Marriage: Mary Ann PETE on 1854 Dec 25 in , Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada 192
Died: 1908 Jul 12, Newport Twp., Compton, Quebec, Canada 192
Buried: 1908, Island Brook, Compton, Quebec, Canada, Island Brook Cem. 4,192

PATRICK KERR
Born: 1797 Mar 7, , , , Ireland 241
Marriage: Eliza or Hannah Mrs Patrick KERR about 1817 in , , , Ireland 81,192
Died: 1868 Oct 7, Gore Twp., Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada 992
Buried: 1868 Oct 9, St-Jerome, Argenteuil, Quebec, Canada, Ch. of Eng. 992

Patrick and Elizabeth (KERR?) KERR were part of a family-group which left County Sligo, Ireland, in 1823. They were a mix of HENDERSON and KERR couples, plus a Miss KERR who married in Canada. Some couples had already had children, but most of their children were born in the Prov. of Quebec. They averaged 10 children each.

They were forced to settle in Argenteuil County which is on the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River. Some of the children, when married, moved to other Counties. My Robert and Elizabeth (HENDERSON) KERR married in Argenteuil Co. and had their 5 children there, but then moved to Compton County. They then came down to Massachusetts.

If you think this is your Samuel KERR's family, I can provide you with more information - from another's research.

Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA)

P.S. I just looked at the description of this Samuel KERR's family again, and it looks like he moved his family to Compton County, Prov. of Quebec, also, and remained there. So, comparing information, it looks like there were 2 Samuel KERR's in P.Q. born around the same time and living not too far from each other.

Kerr Letters home

wdclans — 2009-11-05 22:05:04Z

Hi,
My ggg-grandfather Samuel Kerr was born between 1828-1833. We think he was born in Scotland; however 1 Canadian census lists his place of birth as Ireland (which is probably an error, but who knows). He immigrated to Quebec City, Quebec, Canada and then moved west, settling near Aylmer, Quebec (near Bytown -now Ottawa, Ontario). He married Margaret Jane McCook in 1857. Samuel was killed in 1875.
His wife Margaret would write home to Samuel's sister(s) and/or mother and continued to do so after his death.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? The signature of the writer would be Margaret Kerr.
Anyone have a missing Samuel in there tree?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thank you
Heather

kerr, joseph marion, clay county TN

dianedavis89 — 2009-11-05 16:55:20Z

Joseph Kerr married 2nd wife Lillie Scott 12-2-1899
1st wife was C McGill one child Dovie G and maby a son Wilard. joseph Marion mother was Nancy E Kerr
J M and wife Lillie had James b, James T Joseph B, Sanford, Emery and Stella. Looking for iformation on family.

Anyone have an Orpheus Kerr of Parsons, Kansas?

jcharb — 2009-11-01 05:02:05Z

I have an old portrait photo, looking to get it to family. Would guess the guy was born in the 1880's or 1890's as it looks like it was taken in early 1900's.

It says on the back, "Orpheus Kerr - Kerr Brothers - Partsons, Kan" (in handwriting)

email me if this guy is yours
jcharb8@msn.com

Re: Martha Henry Kerr

ljdk148 — 2009-10-31 15:39:05Z

If this is the one you are looking for:
Old Jesse Kerr, b 25 Dec 1789; married to Sarah Miller 1st, and Phoebe Hayes. Jesse died 29 Oct 1872 in Blount Co., TN. They had 8 children; McLin m Lucinda Davis; David m Martha Henry; William m Letitia W ear; John m Juliann Townsley; Mary m David Thompson; Elizabeth mLyle Wilson; Sarah (Sally) m Andrew J. Wilson; and General Coley Claiburn m Martha E Thompson (He also known as G.C.C.) Jesse's 1st wife had a sister Polly Miller who married Jesse's brother David Kerr.--Kathy Kerr by J.H.

Daniel C, Kerr, age 61,born,in Union City, Pa., a son of ,Emmet and M. Eileen Vantassel Kerr.Served United States Army ,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-10-30 02:08:49Z

Daniel C. Kerr .
Daniel C, Kerr, age 61, of Cherry Street,ERIE, CO, PA,
died Monday, October 26, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born June 4, 1948 in Union City, Pa., a son of the late Emmet and M. Eileen Vantassel Kerr. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed music. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Susan L. Elias Kerr; two daughters, Tabatha Nelson and husband John
and Mary Elias;
one son, Bud Elias and wife Carla all of Erie;
one brother, Ron E. Kerr and wife Patricia of Girard, Pa. and one sister, Beverly Black and husband Dennis of Ky. He is also survived four grandchildren, Tommy Elias, Alera, Amya and Johnny Nelson and many nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Monday at Saint John the Baptist RC Church, 509 East 26th Street, at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family. To send condolences visit www.orlandofuneralhome.com. The John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., is handling arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits
Published in the Erie Times-News from October 28 to October 29, 2009 ,

Saint John the Baptist RC Church, "

Re: I am wondering if Thomas Kerr Sr. b.1721 in Ireland might be my Ancester ?

Edwin_Kerr — 2009-10-29 15:48:21Z

Hi, there! I am Edwin Kerr, nephew of Paul Walker Kerr [my father, Francis Everett Kerr, was (uncle) Paul's brother.] My wife and I found the grave of Zachariah Kerr and his wife, Mary, this July (2009)in the (large !) KERR cemetery, just west of what used to be "Kerr's Corners", where Zachariah and Mary had their home (around +/- 1830-1850). "Kerr's Corners" is about 1.5 miles south of Niles, Ohio, where Salt Springs Road crosses Ohio Rte. 46 ... the cemetery sexton told me that their home had been on the northeast corner of that intersection. The cemetery is on the south side of Salt Springs Road, about a mile west of the intersection, and the grave (along with many others of the family) which is about 150 feet south, into the cemetery, on the east side of the main drive that enters under the large arch with KERR in large letters. Either Zachariah or his family donated the (+/- 10 acres) of land for the cemetery. My wife and I didn't have time to do more investigation of our Kerr ancestry at the time, but I do have some more information to investigate, if you are interested.
My e-mail is ekerr@adams.net
Mr address is Edwin Kerr, 110 E. Park St., Camp Point, Illinois 62320-1121
(Our son now lives at Aloha, OR, near where your father (my cousin Harlan) lived at Vancouver, WA. Where do you live?
Sincerely, Ed Kerr

Re: Raymond Alexander Kerr

sylviapapp — 2009-10-14 03:19:22Z

Dear Vance,

Please reply if you are still looking for your father. We may have met him in Toronto, ON.

I will give more details if you contact us.

Re: Kerrs in NSW Australia

CherylHampel — 2009-10-10 01:07:33Z

I too am searching for Kerr family in NSW Did you get any response. Please reply
Cheryl Hampel
carrara@activ8.net.au

KERR in Montgomery Co. IL

pickinguptwigs — 2009-10-07 21:20:39Z

Dear Kerr descendants:

Historic McCord Cemetery Needs You

A cemetery exists because lives are worth remembering. It pays homage to the lives that have gone before us and honors our veterans. Sadly, the nearly 175-year-old McCord Cemetery in Irving Township of Montgomery County, Illinois has declined over the years (photos are available upon request). Weedy vegetation has climbed over toppled gravestones and brambles have intertwined with historic markers, including those of veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Black Hawk War, and the Civil War. Many of the first settlers of the nearby community are interred here but the exact number may be lost to the ages. The sexton records and other records of the old McCord Cemetery Association cannot be found.

Families buried in McCord include: ALTEVOGHT, BOSTICK, CHAMBERS, COCKLERES, CLOTFELTER, DRYER, HAGOOD, HALLER, HANKS, HAYGOOD, HEIDERMAN, HOGSETT, HUGHES, JACKSON, KERR, KNIGHT, LINXWILER, LOHR, MCCORD, PADEN, PARRY, RICHARDSON, RUTLEDGE, SHORT, SMITH, SLAYBACK, SWING, TOMAMICHEL, WILLIAMS

McCord Cemetery needs your help now before it's too late. Perhaps you can come out for a cleanup day, or help map the cemetery or photograph cemetery markers. Are your skills and talents better suited for behind-the-scenes research? Perhaps you have access to local newspaper archives and can search for obituaries and death notices that mention burial in the cemetery. Or perhaps you have access to funeral notices, death registers, bible records, etc. that can be used in compiling a list of interments for those missing cemetery markers or unmarked graves. Please contact Joyce Williams aurien1@aol.com to volunteer. For those of you who are local, there is an organizational meeting planned for November 7 in Irving if you're able to attend.

How else can you help? Share this announcement with your fellow researchers. Post it on appropriate blogs and forums. And if you have family members buried at McCord or have photos of cemetery markers, contact Jeanne Johnson at jj@tampabay.rr.com

The Cemetery committee "Restore McCord" welcomes monetary donations. Much of the work will be provided freely by volunteers, but equipment, supplies, and some specialized services (such as restoring markers and searching for buried stones and interments) may need to be purchased. We could use someone experienced in historic grant applications also. Our recently-formed group will coordinate the much needed preservation, restoration, and maintenance efforts to McCord under the auspices of the award-winning Irving Area Historical Museum http://www.irvingmuseum.org/ The Museum, established in 1999, is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving local history. Its members' dedicated efforts have been formally recognized by the 2002 Governor's Home Town Award and two Studs Terkel Humanities Service Awards. The Museum has set up a separate checking account for donations. If you'd like to help with the finances of this endeavor, please contact the museum at irvingmuseum@consolidated.net

We hope that you'll join us in the effort to protect this cemetery from extinction. Interment and inscription information from this effort will be distributed freely and we want to ensure continued maintenance of the cemetery grounds after restoration. Your help towards these worthwhile goals would be greatly appreciated. J. Johnson

FAQ
Where exactly is the McCord Cemetery located?
The cemetery is located in Irving Township of Montgomery County between Hillsboro & Irving communities on McCord's Trail. Other nearby communities are Taylor Springs, Butler, and Schram City.
Coordinates of the McCord Cemetery are: Latitude 39.1892139 Longitude -89.444809

What size is the McCord Cemetery?
It is approximately two acres.

Who do I contact to volunteer or for more information?
Joyce Williams aurien1@aol.com

LULL Mary KERR 1911-1998

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-07 11:57:26Z

LULL Mary KERR 1911-1998

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,656 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Mary Etta Brown m David Carlile

JDrake3679 — 2009-10-06 22:47:37Z

I'm looking for a David Carlisle. He married Mary Etta Brown on April 22, 1760. Mary Etta's parents - James Brown born 1680/1690 in NJ and died 1760. He married Margaret Kerr and their daughter was Mary Etta. Can find info on James and Margaret, but have nothing on David and his parents. Believe David was born 1724 in NJ and died 1797. I know they moved to Loudoun County VA and raised their family (I have info on their children.) Anyone have ANY info on David?

Re: Howard Glenn Kerr

sheilacole197 — 2009-10-04 23:51:39Z

My name is Sheila Kerr Cole. I am the daughter of Howard Glenn Kerr, born in 1917 in Pennsylvania and lived in North Carolina after WWII and getting married to my mother who lived in NC. (Ruth Kennerly Kerr) I live in NC. You may contact me via my email @ sheila-cole@hotmail.com

Re: William Kerr

nanny_cathy — 2009-10-02 09:18:26Z

hello, my name is catherine wilkinson
email address is nanny_cathy@yahoo.com
i have on my tree a william kerr b. 1767 in Scotland married mary johnson ocker (?) no m/date but b. 1775 died 1861. both immigrated to Penn: arrived 1812 alexander (my tree b. 1802) has a few siblings. there is another william living in Penn. 1736 died in South Carolina 1766.
have much more info would like to see if there IS a connection email back so i can fit some of the puzzle pieces, maybe i can do the same for you.
cath

Re: DAVID KERR AND DESCENDANTS.

nanny_cathy — 2009-10-02 09:10:13Z

my name is catherine wilkinson and i may have some info for on your tree.
some kerrs, Davids are from scotland and michigan. the rest of the clan are from michigan
would like to share info for some info
email back at nanny_cathy@yahoo.com

Re: James KERR

bbffrrpp — 2009-08-01 10:42:48Z

Hi Linda. My KERR's were part of a family-group, including HENDERSON's, arriving 1820's in the Prov. of Quebec - from Ireland. My Robert KERR and Elizabeth HENDERSON were born in Argenteuil Co. in 1827, and married there. Probably 1870's, they moved down to Compton Co. There were other KERR families there when they arrived. No one has been able to find out if they were somehow related. There are researchers studying the KERR's already living in Compton Co., P.Q.

Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA)

(Oldest son, William KERR, came down to Boston, MA, ~1874, and one sister came down to join him. They both married here. Then the parents and 2 younger brothers joined them. We can't find one daughter. The brothers married here but shortly after moved to Washington State.)

Re: Kerr Family Missouri

ASteurer — 2009-09-13 17:47:47Z

Robert Newell Kerr born 1922 Springfield, Greene Co., MO was John Doty Newell, my father's 1st cousin. Robert's mother Mildred Newell was my grandfather Ralph Newell's sister. If this is your family I am happy to share Kerr and Newell info.

Re: William and Robert Kerr - Brothers to North America 1850s

jeanneallencns — 2009-08-02 01:36:12Z

Hi,

Robert, William, and James - could indeed be a connection. I have heard a lot, but do know our family spent some limited time in Northern Ireland.

I know that William claims to have arrived in the US in 1834 at the age of 10 (census). I have never found proof on a ship's manifest. William married Eliza Robinson at the Cherry St. Mariner's Chapel (I have certificate) in 1850.

William had a brother Robert who came over ?????. He was a mariner - settled at sometime along the canal in NY State. Robert married a Martha Robinson. She was born in Ireland according to the census. William's wife Eliza was born in NY. Could be sisters - don't know. Both of these brothers were in Cleveland, Ohio in 1860. Robert owned in his life at least two boats which he sailed on Lake Erie. Info on him by typing his name in google.

William had a large family (10) and my grandfather was the youngest - George Peyton Kerr.

A sister, Margarett or Margareth came to America much later. She married Francis Douglass in 1862 or 72. I have record buried in my papers. They had two children Agnes and John. I remember Agnes. She told my aunt that another brother had gone to California and at least one to Australia, but she had no luck locating them. Unfortunately, I don't have names, or names of parents. Supposedly, the parents of William, Robert, and Margareth
were born in Scotland. The father was a carpenter by trade and my cousin has a tool - but it is unclear whom it belonged to.

That is the info I have. I can't get any further back than that. Trouble is the birthdates don't match up. William in my family is about 1824 and Robert 1828. Wish indeed that we could connect. Sister's name even matches. Jeanne

Re: Elias Kerr born abt 1776

Caitlin5000 — 2009-08-01 06:13:44Z

The Elijah Kerr, who is my ggggrandfather, was the son of Elias Kerr and Elsabeth McNulty. Elijah was born 4 Nov 1789 in Pennsylvania and died 6 Oct 1872 in Elizabeth Twp, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Round Hill Cemetery,Elizabeth Twp, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.

ELijah was married 2-3 times. I have children Nancy, Hannah, Elener, Elias, Samuel H (my gggrandfather) Rebecca, and Susan, but not sure who their mother(s) were.

My uncle found census records for Elija from 1820 on in Elizabeth Twp. And found his grave in Round Hill Cemetary. My uncle's notes say that his name was spelled Elija, Lije, Eliga and Elisha in different documents.

I have notes that a will of Elias Kerr ( 15 Jan 1776 NJ - 17 Jan 1832 Elizabeth TWP) was found in Allegheny COunty and follows:
ames Nicol states that Elias Kerr died on the 17th day of January AD 1832, that he (Nicols) was at the house of the deceased during his last illness on Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th of the same month; that on both these occasions the deceased declared to him that it was his desire that his wife and eldest son should have full possession of all his real and personal property, after the payment of his debts during this life time of his wife - that all the family should live together as usual - and that after his wifes death, if settlement could not be made amicable with the eldest son, the property must be put to sale and the proceeds equally divided among the children. And said Nichols further says, that he understood the deceased as calling upon him to be a witness that the above was the disposition which the deceased wished to be made of his estate after his decease. The deceased was at the time of making the above declarations of sound and disposing mind, memory a!
nd understanding.
W. M. Drennen also declares, that he Elias Kerr died on the 17th of January AD 1832 - that he (Drennen) was at the house of the deceased during his last illness, about the 10th of January 1832 - that the deceased declared to him on that occasion that he wished after his death, that his wife and eldest son should have possession of all his real and personal property, after the payment of his debts - to have the use of it during the live time of his wife - that the family should all live together as usual - and that after his wifes death, the property should be sold, if it could not be settled otherwise with the eldest son and the proceeds divided among the children equally. From the manner and declarations of the deceased he understood him as calling upon him (Drennen) to witness that the foregoing was the disposition which the deceased wished to be made of his estate after his death. The deceased was at the time of making the above declarations of sounds and disposing mind, memory, and understanding.
The foregoing statement reduced to writing in our presence and at our request this 24th day of January AD 1832. Witness our hands

James Nichols
Wm M. Drennen

Allegheny County,
Be it remembered that on the 24th day of January Ad 1832 a citation under the hand of John M. Snowden. Register joining and for said County and the seal of the Registers office was issued by the said register directed to Elizabeth Kerr, widow of the above named Elias Kerr and John Hanna, Barbara, Mary and Nancy Kerr children of the said deceased, requiring them to appear before the said Register at his office in Pittsburgh on Wednesday the 8th day of February 1832, to contest if they think proper the above ____________will, and to be present at the probate thereof, and be it further remembered that on the said 8th day of February AD 1832, Wm. M. Drennen was duly and solemnly sworn by the said Register at his said office, that he served the said citation on all the parties therein named, on the 25th day of January AD 1832 by reading it to them, and showing them the seal of the Registers office thereto attached; and be it further remembered that on the said 8th day of February!
AD 1832, none of the previous named in the said citation appearing at the said registers office, the said Register proceeded to take the probate of the foregoing ____________will, whereupon James Nicholls and Wm. W. Drennen the witness thereto were severally and solemnly sworn and did declare that the facts stated in the foregoing __________ will as reduced to writing in their presence and at their request on the 26th day of January AD 1832, and signed by them is just and true. Given under my hand this 8th February AD 1832.

I have been unable to find the parents of either Elias Kerr or Elisabeth McNulty.

Re: Kerr's in Michigan

family5000 — 2009-08-29 19:51:53Z

Mary Ann Kerr could have had a brother named Joh, but I don't know of him. Only two brothers were mentioned in her obituary, Robert and Charles.

THE ALPENA NEWS, May 18, 1937
MRS. GEORGE GOODRICH AGED RESIDENT OF ALPENA COUNTY, DIES (MARY ANN KERR GOODRICH)
Mrs. Mary Goodrich, aged 82 years, widow of George Goodrich, died at 9 o'clock Monday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Sny der at Lake Winyah. Her death followed an illness of a few days duration d ue to infirmities of age.
Born October 22, 1854 in Dalhousia, New Brunswick, Canada, she ca me to Alpena 60 years ago, and had continuously lived in Alpena county sin ce that time. Surviving Mrs. Goodrich are two sons, Fred Goodrich of Sprat t, Omer Goodrich of Herron, four daughters, Mrs. James Snyder, Lake Winya h; Mrs. Eva Manning, Lachine; Mrs. Florence Fottain of Detroit; Mrs. Berth a, Higgins, Long Rapids; two brothers, Robert Kerr of Dalhousia; Charles Kerr of Tampa, Florida; 34 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at t he home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva Manning, Lachine, with Rev. S. Mulholland officiating. Mrs. Goodrich was a member of the Free Methodist church. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery, Alpena.

Did John have brothers?

Barbara

BFried007@aol.com

KERR Oscar R 1892-1972

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-24 16:23:05Z

KERR Oscar R 1892-1972

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,999 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

KERR Garrell Ray 1954-1965

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 12:45:58Z

KERR Garrell Ray 1954-1965

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

KERR Erbert L 1921-1973

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 01:26:05Z

KERR Erbert L 1921-1973

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Oddest Odell Kerr

ejohn1234 — 2009-08-08 17:52:17Z

Brenda,
I am Odell's daughter. My mother has some information you probably will be interested in. How are you related? Please feel free to email me anytime.
Esther

Re: Elias Kerr born abt 1776

kingfisherfarm333 — 2009-08-01 13:49:55Z

My Elijah was born 1813-1815 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Brown County Kansas. He married Phoebe Wells in 1835 in Richland County Ohio. They had 3 daughters. Phoebe died apparently in Indiana and Elijah is then found in 1850 in Dane County Wisconsin per census info. In that census he is living with the daughters and Elizabeth (his mother?) and Hannah (sister?) He is then found in Fayette County Iowa in 1856 (state census), and again in 1860 census. He married Sovina Martin Houpt and they then migrated to Kansas.
I had also seen the will you have. I was always surprised it mentioned the older son John and several of the girls but Elijah was not mentioned.???

James Kerr

rooyoga — 2009-09-22 20:50:24Z

searching for birth record of James Kerr born 1821 Londonderry and married Margaret Graham in Antrim 1849 - anyone????????????

Margaret Kerr 1813-1870

greenflyingturtle — 2009-09-08 16:33:45Z

Married Hough Cozier 1811-1863 Daughter Sarah M. Crozier Any Info on this side of my family?

Re: Oddest Odell Kerr

relspeaking — 2009-08-08 03:14:41Z

Hi, I am working on the Kerr line. Faye is who's line I'm working on. Odell died in Eastland Texas right? I would like to know more about the family. Odell's Father was Forrest Clyde Kerr, Mother Effie Lena (Leana) Palmer. Thanks, Brenda. email txnswap@yahoo.com.

Clan Kerr of East Jersey 1685

bartinlargo — 2009-09-11 20:45:14Z

Organizing "Clan Kerr of East Jersey 1685" for descendants of Walter Kerr. E-mail to < clan.kerr.nj@hotmail.com > no dues required.

Kerr, Doyle

blargent43 — 2009-08-07 20:13:01Z

I'm looking for info on Fitney that was married to William Kerr. She was born in Tenn.(1820) and he was born in Kentucky (1805). They had James in Mo, George in MO,Elizabeth (Betty or Betsy)in Mo, William (Willy) in Mo,John in Mo,Melissa in Mo,Fountain in Mo,Sophia in Mo,& Douglas in Danville Mo. Elizabeth married John Doyle and they had Luke, Ellen, Betty,Mary and Fitney Ann. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Martha Henry Kerr

BillieGarrison61 — 2009-09-06 21:30:38Z

She was the daughterof George R Henry and Martha Price.She Married a Mr.Kerr who was aa cousin of a Price. Looking for his first name.

Thomas Kerr

skterwilliger — 2009-08-30 21:12:54Z

I'm looking for information on a Thomas Kerr who was a Revolutionary War Patriot from PA, and who died in Westmoreland Co., PA after 1800, and was married to Martha possibly Richey. I'm interesed in learning more about his descendants.Happy to share what information I have as well.
Sharon Terwilliger

Margaret KERR, b. abt 1854 Co. Down Ireland

ohlisao — 2009-09-19 19:18:44Z

Seeking her parents and siblings. Married by 1880 and living in Belfast w/hus William Logan, a sail maker. They moved to Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland by 1901 where I believe they lived out their lives.

Re: Kerr History

ohlisao — 2009-09-19 19:07:58Z

I am searching for the family of Margaret Kerr b. abt 1854 in Co. Down. She married William Logan of Belfast by 1880, where they had their 1st 2 children before moving to Baltimore, co. Cork, Ireland where I believe they lived out their lives.

No clue what townland in co. Down she came from. Is Dromore the 'home' of the Kerrs? I'm just beginning searching this line.

John Kerr, James Kerr

Moira869 — 2009-08-05 05:16:10Z

Please can anyone help, I am looking for a James Kerr who had a son John Kerr, b 1806.
James was a cabinate maker. John move to England.to Mansfield, Nottingham area. Not much info. I know but all John has put on any records is "born Scotland" I got his fathers info. from the 2nd marriage cert. of John

Essie Kerr (w/o Elbert Morton)

cedeez69 — 2009-08-26 19:34:22Z

I am looking for information on Essie Kerr, who married Elbert Morton and I know that they were married in 1899 as far as I know they had two children:

1. Willie Morton [1903-1964]
2. Dovie Morton [1911-1997]

I know that they are buried in Wahalla and if anyone happens to have any information on Elbert Morton, I would greatly appreciate it very much?

Thanks In Advance,
K.Chris Vickery

Kerr

JIWelsch — 2009-08-23 10:47:07Z

WASHINGTON, Iowa -- Paul Kerr, 55, Washington, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at his home.

Services are at the Columbus Junction United Methodist Church, Columbus Junction. Burial will be at Columbus City Cemetery.

Visitation is at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home, Columbus Junction.

Mr. Kerr was born on Oct. 5, 1946, in Washington, the son of Paul Walker and Merle Kulp Kerr. He married Chrissy Larkin on Nov. 28, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nev.

He was a semi-truck driver for Amoco and then Con Agra for 23 years. He and his wife team drove trucks for several years.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War.

He was a member of the Methodist Church and a dedicated NASCAR enthusiast.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Kristie Kay Tobin and her husband, Thomas, of Matteson, Ill.; a son, Paul Jamie Kerr of Matteson; a grandson, Ryan Walker Tobin; three step-grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Katelyn; a sister, Shirley Leith and her husband, Denny, of New Boston, Ill.; three brothers, Robert Crooks and his wife, Billie, of Columbus City, William Crooks and Dean Crooks; father-in-law, William Larkin and his wife, Myrna, of Columbus Junction; grandmother-in-law, Bonnie Frisk of Columbus Junction; brothers-in-law, Curtis Larkin and his wife, Janelle, of Victor and Carl Larkin and his wife, Cheryl, of Urbandale; sisters-in-law, Carrie Ornduff and her husband, Kevin, of Ainsworth, Charla Dickinson and her friend, Steve Howard, of Washington and Carmen Lawrence and her husband, Ron, of Letts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother, Larry Crooks.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Thomas P. Kerr, 81, of Muscatine, died Saturday, January 28, 2006, at Lutheran Homes.
Funeral Service will be at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street. Reverend Ray Oehme will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Thomas was born on July 25, 1924, in Herrin, Illinois, the son of Robert and Isabelle Lang Kerr. He married Rosalie Barnes on November 28, 1946, in Johnston City, Illinois.
He was a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon Institute in Pennsylvania, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, and the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. He was a recipient of the Marston Hall Award for contributions to engineering education from Iowa State University.
Thomas served in the US Army during WWII serving in the 3rd Battalion, 322nd Infantry, 81st Wildcat Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
Thomas worked for Shell Oil, USI, Chemplex Construction Co., Stanley Consultants, and several others as a professional engineer. He served as past Muscatine County Disaster Services Coordinator. He was a past recipient of the Iowa Governors Volunteerism Award. He was an Iowa Literary volunteer and tutor. He tutored math and taught undergraduate math at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois.
His great love and pride were his grandchildren as well as enjoying all the neighborhood kids. He loved gardening, especially his roses and received a Master Gardener Degree from the Iowa State University Extension Program. He also loved his Illini.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalie of Muscatine; one son, Michael T. Kerr and wife, Kay, of Muscatine; one daughter, Karen Ytzen and husband, Charles, of Schaumberg, Illinois; three grandsons, Christopher and Patrick Ytzen and Gabriel Kerr; one granddaughter, Erika Ytzen; and one sister, Isabelle Bollinger of Burton, Michigan.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Rosalie Kerr, 81, of Muscatine, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Lutheran Homes.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Rev. Ray Oehme will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Christopher Ytzen, Erika Ytzen, Gabriel Kerr, Kristopher Bunch and Kevin Bunch. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Rosalie was born on December 28, 1926, in Johnston City, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Jewel Barnes. She married Thomas P. Kerr on November 28, 1946, in Johnston City, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2006.

She had worked at Muscatine General Hospital as secretary for the Director of Nursing. She was of the Presbyterian faith.

Rosalie enjoyed her children and grand children.

Survivors include one son, Michael T. Kerr and wife, Kay, of Muscatine; one daughter, Karen Ytzen and husband Chuck, of Schumburg, Illinois; six grandchildren; one brother, Glen Barnes of Johnston City, Illinois; and one sister, June Marks of Marion, Illinois.

john kerr b1864 in NB

amymallon1 — 2009-09-06 20:42:48Z

Hi,
I am looking for information on my gg grandfather John Kerr who was a station agent/CNR lineman. His marriage license states that he was from Dalhousie b in 1864. He married Margaret McRae or McCrae. They had 5 children William Donald, Howard Edward, Earnest Leslie, Gertrude Emily, and Harriet Margaret. It was rumored that he left our family and headed west (possibly British Columbia) around 1893 before his last daughter was born. He may have remarried. I am trying to find out who his parents were-We think it may have been George & Catherine Kerr of Dalhousie. If any has a John Kerr or George & Catherine Kerr and thinks it could be a match please email me at amymallon@verizon.net
Thanks

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amymallon1 — 2009-08-29 19:25:38Z

My GG Grandfather was John Kerr of Dalhousie- I think he may be related to George & Catherine Kerr-they did have several children. One of John Kerr's children, William Donald Kerr who was married to a Doris Jackson lived in Dearborn Michigan.

William Franklin Clay, b. 1870, m. Josie Cumi Kerr, b. 1880

Davis0023 — 2009-08-11 04:34:00Z

I am seeking information about the parents and/or siblings of William Franklin Clay, who married Josie Cumi Kerr. They raised their family mostly in Cleburne County, AL, but Frank died in Haralson County, GA, according to his daughter. I can find them on the census from 1900 to 1930, but have been unable to find Frank before 1900. Josie died following childbirth in 1922, and I believe Frank died in 1932. Any information about the names of parents and siblings of Frank Clay will be appreciated.

William Franklin Clay, b. 1870, m. Josie Cumi Kerr, b. 1880

Davis0023 — 2009-08-11 04:33:59Z

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coco02 — 2009-10-01 10:27:26Z

hello, my name is catherine wilkinson, and i am going over some names on my tree, and searching over information on the Kerr, Carr names that have come up.
wondering if, by chance that you might fill in some pieces of a puzzle i am trying to put together.
did find a first name for one of the Kerrs, a William b. 1685 ireland and died in 1725 ireland; he married a Jean Boyd. i gone over most of Kerrs, i don't recognise Abraham, but i do recognise your william, john and alexander, but my alexandeer is the son of William and Mary (Johnson/Ocker
was wondering if you could recognise any of these names,
would love to share what information i have on a Carr, who is related to my gr gr gr (gr)grandmother.
all these gr gr gr confuse me sometimes.
email address is nanny_cathy@yahoo.com
thanks
cathy

Re: Kerr ancestors

Judyngaryyoung — 2009-09-02 14:31:22Z

There is now a Kintrea board.

Re: KERR of PA and LA

johnminica — 2009-09-27 21:47:19Z

I think I have a Jacob Vaz DaCosta in my family. If anyone is still interested contact me.

Re: William and Robert Kerr - Brothers to North America 1850s

brucem05may1848 — 2009-08-02 00:18:58Z

I am looking for two brothers Robert Kerr and William Kerr who are said by family members to have migrated to North America around the 1850s and another brother, James, migrated to Australia.

Their parents were Henry Kerr and Margaret Paterson. William and Robert were born at Easter Leadburn, Peebles-shire, near Edinburgh in about 1832 and 1843 respectively.

I would be interested to track down these two.

Please let me know if you feel they could be your connections.

Bruce

Re: William and Robert Kerr - Brothers to North America 1850s

brucem05may1848 — 2009-08-02 07:43:46Z

Hi
From my lot, in the 1841 Scotland Census William was still at home south of Edinburgh - aged about 9. I have his baptism record - born 1832.

Robert who was born in 1843 was in the 1851 Census at home south of Edinburgh - aged 7. William had left home (at least for census night!)

So, it seems unlikely these are the same William and Robert that you have. Pity ... I woudl have liked to find these two,

Bruce

Re: John Kerr, Engine Driver, Perth, Scot.

shirleyk58 — 2009-08-31 01:14:04Z

hi,i dont know if you will see this,in reply to your message dated 2001,i have the names rodger and kerr in my line,ann rodger and with the kerrs we have too many to name,my ann rodger married luke kelly, think ireland/scotland. abt 1890/1900. sk

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