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Rev. James Kerr

Male Cal 1800 - 1873  (~ 72 years)


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  1. 1.  Rev. James Kerr was born CALC 19 Oct 1800, , Ireland; died 6 Apr 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107597
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer and Local Preacher
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

    James married Margaret Jane 1860. Margaret was born CALC 13 Jun 1837, , Ireland; died 13 Dec 1881; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. James Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jul 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Sep 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1882; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Isabella Susannah Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Apr 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Aug 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Laird Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Dec 1863, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 20 Mar 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Mary Jane Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 16 Feb 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1865; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Robert James Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1919, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Fanny M. Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1893; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Ella Jane "Jennie" Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jan 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1933; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    James — Isabella Laird. Isabella was born CALC 6 Aug 1808, , Ireland; died 6 May 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Andrew Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1831, , Fermanagh, Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 10. Ann Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1833, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 11. Lucinda Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1839, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 12. Jemima Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1844, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 13. Morah Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1846, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 14. Matilda Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Mar 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 May 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 15. Mary Christine Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 16. Margaret Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1851, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 11 Jul 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 22 Sep 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1882; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107598
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist


  2. 3.  Isabella Susannah Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 16 Apr 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Aug 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isabella Susannah McFarlen
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107599
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

    Isabella married John Parke McFarlen 27 May 1885, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Laird Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1 Dec 1863, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 20 Mar 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113098


  4. 5.  Mary Jane Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born CALC 16 Feb 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1865; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113099


  5. 6.  Robert James Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 22 Aug 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1919, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: R. J. Kerr
    • Occupation: Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Undertaker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107601
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
    • Occupation: 1904, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; undertaker

    Notes:

    Kerr\emdash At his late residence, 57 Beaconsfield avenue, on Friday, September 5, 1919, Robert J., beloved husband of Margaret Kerr. In his 54th year. Funeral services at the residence on Saturday afternoon, at 3 p.m., to G. T. R., [Grand Trunk Railroad] via 4: 40 p.m. to Newton, Ont. Interment at Cross Hill Cemetery.

    London Advertiser, Sep. 6, 1919, p. 22

    ______________________

    Robert J. Kerr, a well-known commercial traveler, died at his home, 57 Beaconsfield Avenue, on Friday morning, following a short illness. He had been a resident of this city for the past fourteen years. He is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Knight of Crosshill, and Mrs. B. McFarland of Saskatoon. He was prominent in Masonic circles here. The remains will be forwarded today to Newton, where interment will be made in Crosshill Cemetery on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Hutton will conduct the services at his residence, and Rev. Mr. Watt will officiate at the grave.
    [Mrs. Kerr is called "his wife" and his sisters are named…?]

    London Advertiser, Sep. 6, 1919, p. 24

    Occupation:
    "More than a Pool in the Woods.", Julie Schnurr

    Robert married Margaret Jane Crookshanks 6 Jun 1889, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Crookshanks and Sarah Love) was born 30 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Apr 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1935, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Fanny M. Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 14 Sep 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1893; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107602
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist


  7. 8.  Ella Jane "Jennie" Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 22 Jan 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1933; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ella Jane "Jennie" Knight
    • Name: Jane E. Kerr
    • Name: Jennie E. Kerr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226882
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Ella married Reeve William Henry Knight 1 Jan 1900, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. William (son of Albert Knight and Jemima Lane) was born 27 May 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Oct 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Norman Ralph "Ralph" Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 18. Clifford Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 May 1904; died 2 Jun 1904; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 19. Dorothy M. Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 20. Myrtle Jemima Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1925; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 21. Leonard Albert Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1934; was buried , Rush City, Chisago, Minnesota, USA.

  8. 9.  Andrew Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1831, , Fermanagh, Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237198
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1858, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

    Andrew married Mary S. Martin 27 May 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Edward Martin and Alice N.) was born 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  9. 10.  Ann Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1833, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237199
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist


  10. 11.  Lucinda Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1839, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lucinda Wood
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237200
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

    Lucinda married John Wood 16 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Robert Wood and Elizabeth) was born 1830, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  11. 12.  Jemima Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1844, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jemima McConkey
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237202
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jemima married Ebenezer McConkey 19 Jul 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ebenezer (son of Charles McConkey and Susanna) was born 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Samuel Rutherford McConkey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Sep 1874, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  12. 13.  Morah Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1846, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237203
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist


  13. 14.  Matilda Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 12 Mar 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 May 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237204
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Mistress


  14. 15.  Mary Christine Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-279836
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist


  15. 16.  Margaret Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 1851, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-237205
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesleyan Methodist



Generation: 3

  1. 17.  Norman Ralph "Ralph" Knight Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ella2, 1.James1) was born 25 Jun 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ralph Knight
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-509
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman

    Norman married Emily Margaret Swinton 18 Aug 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emily (daughter of James Swinton and Zephy Ida Ball) was born 12 Mar 1898, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1941, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Norman — Doreen Elizabeth. Doreen was born 1911; died 1988; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 18.  Clifford Knight Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ella2, 1.James1) was born 16 May 1904; died 2 Jun 1904; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210668


  3. 19.  Dorothy M. Knight Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ella2, 1.James1) was born Jul 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163278
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  4. 20.  Myrtle Jemima Knight Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ella2, 1.James1) was born 2 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1925; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163279
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  5. 21.  Leonard Albert Knight Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ella2, 1.James1) was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1934; was buried , Rush City, Chisago, Minnesota, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300471
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyerian


  6. 22.  Samuel Rutherford McConkey Descendancy chart to this point (12.Jemima2, 1.James1) was born 16 Sep 1874, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147533



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