YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Emma Rachel KERR 1865–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1865

Birth Location: Mercer, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1951

Death Location: Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jackson KERR

Mother: Mary CALLAHAN

Spouse(s): Frank Sopher

Children(s): Claire Smith, Mac Sopher, Albert Sopher, David Sopher

Emma Rachel KERR was born in 1865 in Mercer, Pennsylvania, the child of Jackson Andrew Kerr And Mary Elizabeth Callahan. In 1870, Emma Rachel KERR resided in Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Emma Rachel KERR resided in Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA. Emma Rachel KERR married Frank Sopher, and had children including Albert Kerr Sopher, Claire Smith, David Murriel Sopher, Mac D Sopher. Emma Rachel KERR passed away in 1951 in Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Find more search results for Emma KERR
EK

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

  • Emma Rachel KERR was born in 1865 in Mercer, Pennsylvania, the child of Jackson Andrew Kerr And Mary Elizabeth Callahan.
  • In 1870, Emma Rachel KERR resided in Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Emma Rachel KERR resided in Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Emma Rachel KERR married Frank Sopher, and had children including Albert Kerr Sopher, Claire Smith, David Murriel Sopher, Mac D Sopher.
  • Emma Rachel KERR passed away in 1951 in Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jackson KERR
1831–1900
Birth Location: Millcreek, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
JK
Mary CALLAHAN
1841–1910
Birth Location: West Salem, Mercer, Pennsylvania
MC

Spouses(s)

Frank Sopher
1859–1940
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
FS

Children(s)

Claire Smith
1905–1981
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CS
Mac Sopher
1905–1985
Birth Location: Wolfcreek Township, Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
MS
Albert Sopher
1907–1977
Birth Location: Wolf Creek Twp. Mercer Co., Pa
AS
David Sopher
1904–1974
Birth Location: Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
DS

Emma KERR's Ancestors

Self
Emma KERR
1865–1951
Birth Place: Mercer, Pennsylvania
Parents
Jackson Andrew KERR
1831–1900
Millcreek, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) CALLAHAN
1841–1910
West Salem, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Adam KERR
1783–1838
Hookstown, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
Eleanor ALLEN
1790–1862
Moon Twp., Allegheney Co., Pennsylvania USA
David (B) Callahan
1812–1894
Sandy Lake , Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sarah (Ann) Loutzenhiser
1814–1848
West Salem Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John KERR
1759–1843
Eleanor WARDEN
1762–1834
James ALLEN
1760–1827
Eleanor CHRISWELL
1760–
Edward Callahan
1776–1839
Jane Thompson
1782–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James WARDEN
1740–1820
Daniel Callaghan
1725–1826
Rebecca Campbell
1762–1835

Emma KERR's Descendants

1.
EK
Emma (Rachel) KERR (19 Jul 1865–1951) m. Frank Sopher (1859–1940)
  1. 1. Claire Smith 1905–1981 m. Charles (Raymond) SMITH 1899–1985
    1. 1. Vivian (Gay) SMITH 1931–2022 m. Elmer (Paul) MARTIN 1932–2024
    2. 2. Faye (Joanne) Smith 1926–2013
    3. 3. Betty Smith 1924–2022 m. Walter (Glenn) Hinds 1925–2017
    4. 4. Earl Smith 1930–2024
    5. 5. Infant (Daughter) Smith 1933–1933
  2. 2. Mac (D) Sopher 1905–1985 m. Virginia Hitchcock 1906–1979
    1. 1. Charles (Richards) Sopher 1933–2010
    2. 2. Robert (D) Sopher 1929–2016
    3. 3. Mae (E) Sopher 1932–2013 m. Alice (Cleo) Sholler 1931–2004
  3. 3. Albert (Kerr) Sopher 1907–1977 m. Florence (Marie Martin) Layton 1914–1983
    1. 1. David (Denton) Sopher 1941–2005
  4. 4. David (Murriel) Sopher 1904–1974 m. Helen (Irene) Allen 1907–1962 m. Mary (Irene) Garris 1905–1990
    1. 1. Patricia (G) Westlake 1940–2015
    2. 2. Donald (Albert) Sopher 1944–2025

Emma KERR's Timeline

11 Records

1865
19 Jul 1865
Birth of Emma Rachel KERR in Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mercer, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 5
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 55
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 65
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 70
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 75
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
1950
1950
Age 85
Emma Rachel KERR resided here in Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1951
3 Apr 1951
Age 86
Death of Emma Rachel KERR in Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania
Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania
1951
1951
Age 86
Burial of Emma Rachel KERR in Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3573; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43-98
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 034201-036750
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1603; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 275
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2078; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 240.0; FHL microfilm: 2341812
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1155; Page: 329D; Enumeration District: 222
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1373; Page: 371B; Family History Library Film: 552872
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1375; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0190; FHL microfilm: 1375388
    [8] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 128; Certificate Number Range: 186101-188200
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Herald; Publication Date: 4 Apr 1951; Publication Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.454125,0.24895787,0.65951705&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1373; Page: 371B; Family History Library Film: 552872

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mill Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1155; Page: 329D; Enumeration District: 222

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1375; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0190; FHL microfilm: 1375388

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1603; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 275

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2078; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 240.0; FHL microfilm: 2341812

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3573; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43-98

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3573; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43-98

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Wolf Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Wolf Creek, Mercer

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1951
    Event Place: Grove City, Mercer, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 034201-036750
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Herald; Publication Date: 4 Apr 1951; Publication Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.454125,0.24895787,0.65951705&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Barkeyville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Emma KERR

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