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Elspeth Dora Kerr 1889–1969

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elspeth Kerr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 MAR 1889 · Leith, Midlothian
Died 30 Jan 1969 · Ile Perrot, Quebec
Father Alison Alice Ewart
Mother Thomas Aitchison Kerr
Siblings Alice Lamont Kerr, Annie Ewart Kerr, Jessie Neill Kerr, Louie Turner Kerr, Maggie Watmore Kerr
Records
1891 Scotland Census 1901 Scotland Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1889, Elspeth Dora Kerr entered the world in Leith, Midlothian, born to alison alice ewart and thomas aitchison kerr. Elspeth Dora Kerr passed away in 1969 in Ile Perrot, Quebec.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1891 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Census 1901 Scotland Census

Life Timeline

1889
Birth of Elspeth Dora Kerr in Leith, Midlothian
Birth
1969
Death of Elspeth Dora Kerr in Ile Perrot, Quebec
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elspeth Kerr

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1539) to Edinburgh (1860) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elspeth Kerr (1889–1969) was born in Leith, Midlothian and died in Ile Perrot, Quebec. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elspeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Alison Alice Ewart
Father
Thomas Aitchison Kerr
Mother

Elspeth Kerr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elspeth Dora Kerr PTP
1889–1969
Leith, Midlothian
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elspeth Kerr's Descendants

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Elspeth Dora Kerr PTP 1889–1969