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Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr\Carr\Carroll 1516–1584

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Full name consistent across 28 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 28 trees
Death year and location consistent across 28 trees

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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)
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28 researchers on YourRoots have Mark Kerr\Carr\Carroll in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 28 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1516 · Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Died 29 Aug 1584 · Newbottle Castle, Durham
Father Sir Andrew John 8Th Baron Of Ferniehurst Kerr Lord
Mother Lady Katherine Kerr Carr Van Ferniehirst
Siblings Catharina Kerr, Elizabeth Kerr, Isabela Kerr, John Kerr, Katherine Kerr Of Traquhair Rutherford Lady, Katherine Rutherford Lady Of Traquair, Lord Thomas Baron Kerr Van Ferniehurst, Margaret Kerr Of Linton, Margaretha Kerr Hay, Sir Robert Kerr Kersland, Sir Thomas Ferniehurst Kerr Carr Lady Elizabeth Heron S Hero Who Saved Her Castle, Thomas Kerr, Thomas Kerr Carr, William Robert Kerr
Records
Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Geneanet Community Trees Index General Armory of England, Scotland, … Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Biography & Genealogy Master Index …
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Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1516, Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr, Carr, Carroll entered the world in Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland, born to sir andrew john 8th baron of ferniehurst kerr lord and lady katherine kerr carr van ferniehirst. Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr, Carr, Carroll passed away in 1584 in Newbottle Castle, Durham.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

  2. 2
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Record General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

  5. 5
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  6. 6
    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

  7. 7
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  8. 8
    Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

Life Timeline

1516
Birth of Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr, Carr, Carroll in Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Birth
1584
Death of Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr, Carr, Carroll in Newbottle Castle, Durham
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mark Kerr\Carr\Carroll

This ancestor line traces from St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland (1482) to Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland (1516) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mark Kerr\Carr\Carroll (1516–1584) was born in Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland and died in Newbottle Castle, Durham. 28 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, 28 researchers on YourRoots have Mark 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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

Sir Andrew John 8Th Baron Of Ferniehurst Kerr Lord
Father
Lady Katherine Kerr Carr Van Ferniehirst
Mother

Mark Kerr\Carr\Carroll's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr\Carr\Carroll PTP
1516–1584
Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
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Mark Kerr\Carr\Carroll's Descendants