William Kerr

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• Interesting: pioneer, farmer, politics
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78585
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Marriage Contract: Jun 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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WILLIAM KERR.

There is probably not a farmer in Western Wilmot more familiarly known than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Fermanagh, Ireland, in 1836 and came with his parents to this country in 1842. At Montreal the family met with a sad misfortune in the death of the father who became ill of Lake fever while on the voyage across the Atlantic and died in a Hospital of that city. The mother with her three children Rebecca, Robert and William, the latter then about six years of age, came in to Toronto where they lived about a year. The mother was again married to the late William Collum, who came to Wilmot with the family in the Winter of 1842. They settled on the corner lot No. 24, 2nd Con. block A two miles east of William's present home. This farm was made memorable in the neighborhood by the untimely death of its former owner, Robert Puddicombe, who was killed by a falling tree many years ago.

William Kerr, the subject of this sketch, was married in 1870 to Hannah Elizabeth daughter of William IIlingsworth. She was born on lot 28 first Concession, of Scotch parentage, in 1840. Her father who was one of the popular and conspicuous figures of this Township in its early days, died on June 16, 1891, at the advanced age of 84 years 10 months and 19 days. He came to this country in 1825. Mr. Kerr's mother is still living in New Hamburg yet hale and hearty at the advanced age of eighty-two years. Mrs. Kerr's father assisted in cutting the first logs for the old building, now used by the C. P. R. for a station in the town of Guelph, and it may be of interest to state that he was present at the cutting of the first tree on the present site of that town.

Mr. and Mrs. Kerr have been blessed with five sons, namely; William II, the eldest is at present in Manitoba; Robert J. is a prominent machine agent at New Hamburg; Alfred Edward, Arthur Louis and Walter are at home.

The father has been honorably recognized by his neighbors and friends. He was for five years a member of the Township council, ten years a director of the North Blenheim Fire Insurance Company, Treasurer and Salesman of the German Union Cheese Company and has been about twenty years a member of the Board of Directors of the Wilmot Township Agricultural Society. It is scarcely probable that one will find another farmer in Wilmot Township who has had more honors thrust upon him in the same number of years than has Mr. Kerr, and owing to them requiring so much of his attention necessary on his farm he has declined furthur municipal honors.

The Kerr farm, part of lots Nos. 28, and 29, on south side of Huron Road, two hundred acres in area, was part of a 600 acre tract purchased from the Canada Company by the late Henry Puddicombe early in the thirties. It was purchased by the late William Collum, Mr. Kerr's step-father, on April 9, 1861, at the rate of $20,000 for four hundred acres. Two hundred acres of this tract was transferred to the subject of this sketch and his brother Robert in 1868. But few improvements had been made on the premises prior to Mr. and Mrs. Kerr taking charge and it therefore can be surmised that they have experienced their share of hardships ere they accomplished the task of completing the comfortable suroundings they now enjoy. The home is a lovely one, and one of its pecular features, but most admirable, is the numerous maples. For two sides of the farm are fringed by these beautiful native trees while on each side of the long lane they are in luxuriant profusion. The largest orchard the writer has yet met with on any farm in Ontario is here to be found. It contains something like four hundred thrifty young apple trees all of choice standard fruit.

A fine brick residence, large bank barn and all necessary outbuildings were erected after Mr. and Mrs. Kerr took possession. Here they live in their declining years deservedly enjoying the fruitful results of their earlier years of toil and frugality, surrounded by their stalwart progeny. They are members of the English church and it can be truthfully said that no citizens in the township are held in higher esteem.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 2 Nov 1899, p. 6

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Kerr, Wm. - Was born in Fermanagh, County Cavan, Ireland, in 1836, and came to Canada in 1841 at the age of five with his mother, afterwards Mrs. Wm. Collum, with whom he remained until he located on the farm on which he died and which was part of the Collum holdings. In 1870 he was married to Miss Hannah Illingworth. Six children were born to them, five sons and one daughter, Annie, who died at the age of nine. The sons are; Wm. H., in Lumsden, Sask., Robert James, in Berlin, Alfred, on the homestead, Arthur, Brussels, and Walter, with his mother. Mr. Kerr was one of St. James' oldest and most generous supporters and was several times Warden. He died in 1907 aged 71.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

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Died In Wilmot, on Tuesday morning, April 23rd, 1907, William Kerr Aged: 70 years, 9 months and 1 day. Funeral will leave his late residence, Huron Road, on Friday, the 26th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., for St. James' Cemetery.

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In Memoriam In Loving Memory of William Kerr who departed this life on Tuesday Morning, April Twenty-third, Nineteen hundred and seven, In his Seventy-first year, at Maple Grove Farm, Huron Road, Wilmot Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peaceful in thy grave so low; Thou no more wilt join our number, Thou no more our sorrows know. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled; And in heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed

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William married Hannah Elizabeth Illingworth 2 Jun 1870, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of William Illingworth and Ann Ferguson) was born 15 Mar 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: undertaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-280642
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1929, Lumsden, , Saskatchewan

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• Name: James Kerr
• Name: James R. Kerr
• Occupation: undertaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179550
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1902, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Treasurer, Railway
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Shoe
• Residence: 1921, 83 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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Mr. R.J. Kerr Died at Kitchener

The death occurred at Kitchener on Tuesday evening of Mr. Robert James Kerr, at the age of 56 years. The deceased was a former well known and popular citizen of New Hamburg and the announcement of his death occasioned deep regret among his many friends in town and vicinity. He had been suffering with diabetes for several years and his death was not unexpected. The deceased was a son of the late William Kerr and Mrs. Hannah Kerr and was born on the Kerr homestead, Huron Road. He spent his boyhood days on the farm but later came to New Hamburg and was in the undertaking and furniture business and then in the flour and feed business until he moved to Kitchener about 18 years ago. He was married to Miss Ada Mitchell, daughter of the late Thomas Mitchell, who is left to mourn his death, besides his aged mother and four brothers, namely W. H. Kerr, of Lumsden, Sask., A. E. Kerr and Walter Kerr, of the Huron Road, and Arthur Kerr, of Brussels. The late Mr. Kerr was a member of the Masonic lodge and an adherent of the Anglican Church. The funeral will be held this afternoon with services at his late home in Kitchener followed by interment at St. James Cemetery, Huron Road, Rev. Mr. Lang-Ford of Kitchener and Rev. Mr. Pogson, rector of the local parish will officiate at the obsequies.

New Hamburg Independent May 3 1929 pg 5

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Died At Kitchener, Ont., on Wednesday, May 1st, 1929 Robert James Kerr beloved husband of Ada Mitchell Aged 56 Years 1 Month 22 Days The Funeral will take place from his late residence 83 Ahrens St.W. Kitchener, Ont. Friday May 3rd, 1929 2.00 o'clock p.m. thence to St. John's Anglican Church for service. Interment to be made in St. James Cemetery, Wilmot Tp.

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Robert married Ada Jane Mitchell 2 Sep 1902, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ada (daughter of Thomas Mitchell and Catherine Heiserman) was born 18 Apr 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died. On the 14th inst., at the Township of Wilmot, Annie J., only daughter of William and Hannah Kerr, aged 9 years 9 months. The Funeral will take place in St. James' Cemetery on Friday the 16th inst., at 2 P.M. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Wilmot, January 14th 1885.

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• Elected Office: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Wilmot Township
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• Residence: Wilmot Township - Concession 2 Lot 28, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78588
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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S.-W. Wilmot : By Mrs. Clarence Diamond (Chronicle Correspondent)

Alfred E. Kerr Obituary.

Mr. Alfred E. Kerr, who was a well known Wilmot Township farmer and a member of that township's municipal council until his retirement last December, passed away at his home on the Huron road on Monday night. Mr. Kerr had been in failing health For the past two and a half years and because of it had to relinquish his duties on the council after serving for over twenty years but his death came very unexpectedly. The deceased gentleman was 73 years of age, and a son of the late William and Hannah Illingworth and was born on the farm where he lived his entire life. Besides taking an active interest for so many years in municipal affairs he was also an ardent church worker and was a member of St. James' Anglican Church, Huron Road. His wife, the former May Hewitt, to whom he was married 48 years ago, survives as well as two sons, Oliver Kerr at home and Robert, Sarnia.

Three brothers also survive, William, Lumsden, Sask., Arthur, St. Pauls, Ont. and Walter, on the homestead. One daughter, Annie, predeceased him in 1923 and a brother, James in 1930.

Funeral services were held from his late residence and St. James Anglican Church on Thursday afternoon with interment being in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. A. Jones, rector of St. George's Church, New Hamburg, had Charge of these services.

Waterloo Chronicle, 3 Jul 1953, p. 7

Alfred — Sarah May Hewitt. Sarah was born 1 Apr 1880, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1929, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Arthur — Mary Ellen Weil. Mary was born 18 Dec 1883, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1964; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Name: Oliver Kerr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65644
• Residence: 1981, 331 Bleams Rd., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KERR, William Oliver - On Sunday, April 5, 1981, at his residence, Mr. Oliver Kerr of 331 Bleams Rd. W., New Hamburg, aged 67 years.

He was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, New Hamburg and a former member of the New Hamburg Lion's Club.

Lovingly remembered by his wife, the former Lucille Eidt, whom he married September 1, 1938; two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Henry Dobson) of Plattsville and Judith (Mrs. Douglas Bowlby) of New Hamburg. A son Steven predeceased him in 1977. Also survived by five grandchildren: Monique, Mignon and Dane Dobson and Susan and Christina Bowlby and one brother, Robert of Sarnia. He was predeceased by his parents, the late Alfred Kerr and the former Sarah May Hewitt and a sister, Annie, in infancy.

Friends called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg Chapel until noon on Wednesday, April 8, when removal was made to St. George's Church for a service at 1:30 pm with Rev. Harry Janke officiating. Interment in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, RR 1, New Hamburg (Huron Road).

New Hamburg Independent Apr 15 1981 pg 22

William married Doris Lucille "Lucille" Eidt 1 Sep 1938. Doris (daughter of Herbert Edwin Eidt and Idella May Thaler) was born 1917; died 1998; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Died At Maple Grove Farm, on Friday, November 2nd, 1923, Annie Elizabeth Kerr beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Kerr In her seventh year. Funeral Will take place from her parents' residence on Sunday, November 4th. Private service at the house, thence to St. James' Church for service at three o'clock.

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Robert — Elizabeth Frances Ford. Elizabeth was born 2 Nov 1925, , Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1994, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Henry — Elma Violet Piattie. Elma was born 17 Aug 1908, Dunchurch, Parry Sound District, Ontario; died 26 Sep 2001; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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James — Hazel Dorothy Halls. Hazel (daughter of Robert James Ernest Halls and Alberta Beatrice Bier) was born 1915; died 2006; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Lorne — Fannie Catherine Bird. Fannie was born 1920; died 1975; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Barbara married Joseph Henry Dobson [Group Sheet]

Judith married Douglas Wesley Bowlby (son of Donald Elmer Bowlby and Gwendoline May "Betty" Sparkes) [Group Sheet]

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KERR, Steven Oliver Edward -- On Sunday, May 29, 1977, in Kitchener, in his 28th year. Beloved son of Lucille (Eidt) and Oliver Kerr; dear brother of Barbara (Mrs. Henry Dobson), and Judith (Mrs. Douglas Bowlby), uncle of Monique, Mignon and Dane Dobson, and Susan and Tina Bowlby. Friends may call at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, Tuesday, May 31, 3- 5 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St James Anglican Church, Wilmot township. Interment in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 May 1977

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Kerr, Robert (Bob)

Passed away peacefully at home in Waterloo on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Dallas (2016). Loving and much loved father of Julie Eby (Don), Doug Kerr (deceased) Doug's wife Lorain, Russell Kerr (Lois) and Joanne Kerr (Ken Wilson). Cherished grandfather of Scott Eby (Marianne) and their children Meghan and Allison; Jennifer Page (Keith) and their children Jillian and James; Michael Eby (Amanda) and their children Lucas and Brooklyn; Heather Snell (Garry) and their children Dylan and Anna; Chad Hojvang, Bob Kerr, John Kerr (Kim) and their children Hannah Verdun and Ty Kerr; Sheri Jones (Josh) and their children Calvin and Ashton Ticknor and Luella and Lyric Jones; Tim (deceased); Simon Weresch (Jacquie); Erin Barry (Jeff) and their children Jamie, Avery and Aiden. Bob will be missed and remembered by his brother Charles (the late Mary) sisters-in-law Elisabeth Kerr and Anita Krueger. Predeceased by brothers John in infancy, Bill and Ken. Bob's family will receive relatives and friends from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 and 2-2:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, (519)749-8467. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 3 p.m. followed by a reception. Spring Interment at the St. James Cemetery, Wilmot. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Foundation (cards available at the funeral home). Please visit www.henrywalser.com to view Bob's memorial.

"Robert Kerr - Monday, February 6Th, 2017". 2023. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/Kerr-Robert/2476264/obituary.php.

Robert — Dallas M. Harrison. Dallas (daughter of Sadie McNabb) was born 29 Dec 1933; died 8 Jun 2016; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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