YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Martha Kerr 1685–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1685

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 1771

Death Location: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States

Father: Col yrs

Mother: Mary Johnson

Spouse(s): James America), Augustin Washington

Children(s): James Kerr, John Kerr, John (Carr), Samuel Washington

Martha Kerr was born in 1685 in Scotland, the child of Col Joseph Matthaus Ball Owner Of Epping Forest Plantation House Of Burgess Member Gf Of Pres George Washington 62 Yrs And Mary Johnson. Martha Kerr married Augustin Washington, James Kerr Immigrant To America, and had children including James Kerr, John Kerr, John Kerr Carr, Samuel Washington. Martha Kerr passed away in 1771 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States.

Find more search results for Martha Kerr
MK

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

  • Martha Kerr was born in 1685 in Scotland, the child of Col Joseph Matthaus Ball Owner Of Epping Forest Plantation House Of Burgess Member Gf Of Pres George Washington 62 Yrs And Mary Johnson.
  • Martha Kerr married Augustin Washington, James Kerr Immigrant To America, and had children including James Kerr, John Kerr, John Kerr Carr, Samuel Washington.
  • Martha Kerr passed away in 1771 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Martha Kerr
1685–1771
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
Col Joseph Matthaus BALL Owner of Epping Forest Plantation, House of Burgess member, GF of Pres George Washington 62 yrs
1649–1711
En
Mary Johnson
1665–1743
VA
Grandparents
William (James Charles) Ball
1618–1680
Barkham, Berkshire, England
Hannah (Atherold (GGM of George Washjington) "Immigrant 1657 VA-SAR) Patriot"
1614–1695
London, England
John Bennet
1624–1670
Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England
Mary Berry
1628–1667
England
Great-Grandparents
William Ball
1573–1647
Dorathy Ball
1601–
Bennet
1603–1668
Agnes Bennett
1607–1660
Edward BENNETT
1584–1646
Samuel Bennett
1586–1674
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ball
1560–1573
Thomas Bennett
1570–1616
William Bennett
1533–1603
Elizabeth Bennett
1537–1597
Thomas Egington
1555–1621
Johanna Elwall
1561–1656

Martha Kerr's Descendants

1.
MK
Martha Kerr (1685–1771) m. James (Kerr (Immigrant to) America) (1680–20 MAR 1770) m. Augustin Washington (1694–12 Apr 1743)
  1. 1. James Kerr 1710–1800 m. Mary (A.) Kerr 1850–1910
    1. 1. Elizabeth Kerr 1732–1780
      1. 1. Robert (G) Smith 1780–1855
    2. 2. Mary Kerr 1726–1824
    3. 3. Jane (Ann Kerr) (Carr) 1764–1816 m. Elisha ("Eli" (1755-1816)) LINDSEY 1755–1816
      1. 1. Josiah (Bowman) Lindsey 1798–1876
        1. 1. LUCIUS (or Lucillian D) Lindsey 1823–1880
      2. 2. Robert (Lawrence) Lindsey 1784–1872 m. Margaret Allison 1784–
        1. 1. John (Calvin Williamson) Lindsey 1822–1886 m. Lizzie Lindsey 1830–1916 m. Elizabeth (J) Rhea 1826–1859 m. Sarah Lindsey 1826–
        2. 2. Joseph (A) Lindsey 1817–1846
      3. 3. Eunice Lindsey 1796–1814
      4. 4. James (B) Lindsey 1785–1847
        1. 1. Henry (Thomas) Lindsay 1813–1890
  2. 2. John Kerr 1699–1753
  3. 3. John (Kerr) (Carr) 1703–1777
  4. 4. Samuel Washington 1734–1781

Martha Kerr's Timeline

2 Records

1685
1685
Birth of Martha Kerr in Scotland
Scotland
1771
1771
Age 86
Death of Martha Kerr in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 99
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 99
    [3] Age:
    81-82

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Age:
    85-86

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