Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr\Carr\Carroll 1516–1584
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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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 28 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1516, Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr, Carr, Carroll entered the world in Ferniehirst, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland, born to andrew kerr and jeanette home. Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr, Carr, Carroll married isabel home, lady dame helena elizabeth leslie, and had children including andrew ker of fenton, andrew kerr, catherine kerr carr carroll colleellin killellan maxwell, george kerr, robert earl of roxburghe kerr, sir mark kerr 1st earl of lothian earl of lothian senator of the college of justice, william kerr carr carroll. Mark Commendator (Abbott) of Newbattle Ker Kerr, Carr, Carroll passed away in 1584 in Newbottle Castle, Durham.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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4Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
Life Timeline
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.
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.
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Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Mark Kerr\Carr\Carroll's Descendants
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1. PTP 1557–1609