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James Richard Kerr 1880–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1880

Birth Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 16 Mar 1955

Death Location: Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Kerr

Mother: Anna Holmes

Spouse(s): Edith Gatehouse

Children(s): James Kerr, Homer Kerr

In 1880, James Richard Kerr entered the world in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA, born to John Alexander Kerr And Anna Belle Holmes. In 1900, James Richard Kerr resided in McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, James Richard Kerr resided in Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. James Richard Kerr married Edith Gatehouse, and had children including Homer A Kerr, James Richard Kerr. James Richard Kerr passed away in 1955 in Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, James Richard Kerr entered the world in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA, born to John Alexander Kerr And Anna Belle Holmes.
  • In 1900, James Richard Kerr resided in McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, James Richard Kerr resided in Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Richard Kerr married Edith Gatehouse, and had children including Homer A Kerr, James Richard Kerr.
  • James Richard Kerr passed away in 1955 in Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Kerr
1843–1921
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Anna Holmes
1862–1921
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Edith Gatehouse
1884–1970
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
EG

Children(s)

James Kerr
1905–1911
Birth Location: Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Homer Kerr
1908–1911
Birth Location: Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Kerr's Ancestors

Self
James Kerr
1880–1955
Birth Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Parents
John Alexander Kerr
1843–1921
Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna (Belle) Holmes
1862–1921
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Hiram Holmes
1806–
Pennslvania, USA
Martha (S) Cook
1820–
England
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Holmes
1769–1857
Fannie Wells
1773–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Kerr's Descendants

1.
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James (Richard) Kerr (24 Oct 1880–16 Mar 1955) m. Edith Gatehouse (14 Oct 1884–4 Nov 1970)
  1. 1. James (Richard) Kerr 1905–1911
  2. 2. Homer (A) Kerr 1908–1911

James Kerr's Timeline

5 Records

1880
24 Oct 1880
Birth of James Richard Kerr in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
James Richard Kerr resided here in McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
James Richard Kerr resided here in Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
James Richard Kerr resided here in West Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
West Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
16 Mar 1955
Age 75
Death of James Richard Kerr in West Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
West Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1880
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 018901-021600
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 063301-067040
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0854; FHL microfilm: 2341726
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0428; FHL microfilm: 1241368
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1294; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1375307
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0428; FHL microfilm: 1241368

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hays, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1294; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1375307

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0854; FHL microfilm: 2341726

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 3515 W. Fourth St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Sioux City Journal; Publication Date: 10 Mar 1968; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.042713042,0.64992756,0.41926447&xid=3356

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1955
    Event Place: West Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 018901-021600
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 063301-067040
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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