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Emma Ellen Kerr 1881–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 February 1881

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 29 November 1979

Death Location: Makanda, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Kerr

Mother: Elizabeth Stout

Spouse(s): Lorenzo Short

Children(s): Esther Biggs, Opal McKinzie, Lowell Short, Waymond Short, Pharis Short, Harold Short, Cela Short, Connie Short, Mildred Short

In 1881, Emma Ellen Kerr entered the world in Illinois, born to John F Kerr And Elizabeth Ruth Stout. In 1910, Emma Ellen Kerr resided in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Emma Ellen Kerr resided in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA. Emma Ellen Kerr married Lorenzo Dow Short, and had children including Cela Short, Connie Short, Esther M Biggs, Harold Short, Lowell Rubert Short, Mildred Short, Opal May Mckinzie, Pharis Short, Waymond Lavern Short. Emma Ellen Kerr passed away in 1979 in Makanda, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Emma Ellen Kerr entered the world in Illinois, born to John F Kerr And Elizabeth Ruth Stout.
  • In 1910, Emma Ellen Kerr resided in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Emma Ellen Kerr resided in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • Emma Ellen Kerr married Lorenzo Dow Short, and had children including Cela Short, Connie Short, Esther M Biggs, Harold Short, Lowell Rubert Short, Mildred Short, Opal May Mckinzie, Pharis Short, Waymond Lavern Short.
  • Emma Ellen Kerr passed away in 1979 in Makanda, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Emma Kerr
1881–1979
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
John F. Kerr
1844–
Alabama
Elizabeth (Ruth) Stout
1846–1929
Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry (Cooper) Stout
1804–1872
Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America
Cynthia (Ann) Stout
1807–1893
Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
George Jr.
1781–1842
Jenny Cooper
1780–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Stout
1755–1830
Mary
1758–1818

Emma Kerr's Descendants

1.
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Emma (Ellen) Kerr (11 February 1881–29 November 1979) m. Lorenzo (Dow) Short (26 August 1872–20 March 1964)
  1. 1. Esther (M) Biggs 1914–1995
  2. 2. Opal (May) McKinzie 1904–1973
  3. 3. Lowell (Rubert) Short 1911–1998
  4. 4. Waymond (Lavern) Short 1922–1928
  5. 5. Pharis Short 1906–
  6. 6. Harold Short 1910–
  7. 7. Cela Short 1914–
  8. 8. Connie Short 1918–
  9. 9. Mildred Short 1920–

Emma Kerr's Timeline

4 Records

1881
11 February 1881
Birth of Emma Ellen Kerr in Illinois
Illinois
1910
1910
Age 29
Emma Ellen Kerr resided here in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Emma Ellen Kerr resided here in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1979
29 November 1979
Age 98
Death of Emma Ellen Kerr
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 February 1881
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: T624_293; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1374306
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: T624_293; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1374306

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: T625_376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 59

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 November 1979
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Makanda, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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