YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Abraham Kerr 1830–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Feb 1830

Birth Location: Durrisdeer, Dumfries Shire

Death Date: 6 Jul 1910

Death Location: Old Graitney Farm Gretna Dumfriesshire

Father: James Kerr

Mother: Janet Nivison

Spouse(s): Jane Harper

Children(s): Thomas KERR, James Kerr, Gordon Kerr, Jessie Kerr, Margaret Kerr, William Kerr, Abram Kerr, John Kerr, Elizabeth Kerr, John Kerr, Elizabeth Kerr, Margaret Kerr

The story of Abraham Kerr began in 1830 in Durrisdeer, Dumfries Shire. In 1861, Abraham Kerr resided in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In 1871, Abraham Kerr resided in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Abraham Kerr married Jane Harper, and had children including Abram Kerr, Elizabeth Jane Harper Kerr, Gordon Mccall Kerr, James Kerr, Jessie Nivison Kerr, John Kerr, John Nivison Kerr, Margaret Harper Kerr, Margaret Kerr, Thomas Kerr, William Harper Kerr. Abraham Kerr passed away in 1910 in Old Graitney Farm Gretna Dumfriesshire.

Find more search results for Abraham Kerr
AK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Abraham Kerr began in 1830 in Durrisdeer, Dumfries Shire.
  • In 1861, Abraham Kerr resided in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Abraham Kerr resided in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • Abraham Kerr married Jane Harper, and had children including Abram Kerr, Elizabeth Jane Harper Kerr, Gordon Mccall Kerr, James Kerr, Jessie Nivison Kerr, John Kerr, John Nivison Kerr, Margaret Harper Kerr, Margaret Kerr, Thomas Kerr, William Harper Kerr.
  • Abraham Kerr passed away in 1910 in Old Graitney Farm Gretna Dumfriesshire.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abraham Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Kerr
1830–1910
Birth Place: Durrisdeer, Dumfries Shire
Parents
James Kerr
1789–1858
Kirkmichael, Dumfriesshire
Janet Nivison
1798–1871
Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
Grandparents
John Nivison
1757–1811
Morton by Thornhill, Dumfries, Scotland
Jean Johnstone
1762–1827
Closeburn Dumfriesshire Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abraham Kerr's Descendants

1.
AK
Abraham Kerr (13 Feb 1830–6 Jul 1910) m. Jane Harper (2 Feb 1836–25 Mar 1914)
  1. 1. Thomas KERR 1870–1937 m. Mathilde ("Matilda" HUGO (born) EICHENBRENNER) 1877–1925
    1. 1. Vera (Jean) Kerr 1907–1990 m. Cecil (Oakley) Lock 1906–1986
      1. 1. Peter (Graham) Lock 1933–2023
    2. 2. Jessie (Bertha) Kerr 1904–2000 m. John (Maurice) Lock 1903–1991
      1. 1. Christopher (John) Lock 1930–2017 m. Rosamund (Ann) Perowne 1933–1989
  2. 2. James Kerr 1858–1904
  3. 3. Gordon (McCall) Kerr 1860–1932
  4. 4. Jessie (Nivison) Kerr 1862–
  5. 5. Margaret Kerr 1864–1865
  6. 6. William (Harper) Kerr 1868–1935
  7. 7. Abram Kerr 1877–1956 m. Bertha Eichenbrumer 1880–
  8. 8. John (Nivison) Kerr 1872–1878
  9. 9. Elizabeth (Jane Harper) Kerr 1874–
  10. 10. John Kerr 1880–
  11. 11. Elizabeth (Jane Harper) Kerr 1881–1951
  12. 12. Margaret (Harper) Kerr 1866–1939

Abraham Kerr's Timeline

7 Records

1830
13 Feb 1830
Birth of Abraham Kerr in Durrisdeer, Dumfries Shire
Durrisdeer, Dumfries Shire
1861
1861
Age 31
Abraham Kerr resided here in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 41
Abraham Kerr resided here in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 51
Abraham Kerr resided here in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 61
Abraham Kerr resided here in Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 71
Abraham Kerr resided here in Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1910
6 Jul 1910
Age 80
Death of Abraham Kerr in Old Graitney Farm Gretna Dumfriesshire
Old Graitney Farm Gretna Dumfriesshire

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1830
    Event Place: Durrisdeer, Dumfries Shire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census
    [2] 1901 Scotland Census
    [3] 1871 Scotland Census
    [4] 1891 Scotland Census
    [5] 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1910
    Event Place: Old Graitney Farm Gretna Dumfriesshire

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE