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Mary Kerr 1846–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1846

Birth Location: Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland

Death Date: 13 Dec 1906

Death Location: Beason, Logan, IL

Father: John Kerr

Mother: Ann Bowes

Spouse(s): James Hamilton

Children(s): Anna HAMILTON, James HAMILTON, John HAMILTON, Maxwell HAMILTON, Thomas HAMILTON, George Sr.

Mary Kerr was born in 1846 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland, the child of John Kerr And Ann Bowes. In 1851, Mary Kerr resided in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Mary Kerr married James Hamilton, and had children including Anna Mariah Hamilton, George Kerr Hamilton Sr, James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Maxwell Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton. Mary Kerr passed away in 1906 in Beason, Logan, IL.

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Biography

  • Mary Kerr was born in 1846 in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland, the child of John Kerr And Ann Bowes.
  • In 1851, Mary Kerr resided in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • Mary Kerr married James Hamilton, and had children including Anna Mariah Hamilton, George Kerr Hamilton Sr, James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Maxwell Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton.
  • Mary Kerr passed away in 1906 in Beason, Logan, IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Kerr
1816–1897
Birth Location: Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
JK
Ann Bowes
1810–1871
Birth Location: Cambuslang, Lanark
AB

Spouses(s)

James Hamilton
1843–1931
Birth Location: Meencargagh, Longfield West, Tyrone, Ireland
JH

Children(s)

Anna HAMILTON
1876–1963
Birth Location: Oran Township, Beason, Logan, IL
AH
James HAMILTON
1872–
Birth Location: Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland
JH
John HAMILTON
1871–1920
Birth Location: Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland
JH
Maxwell HAMILTON
1868–1953
Birth Location: Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland
MH
Thomas HAMILTON
1884–
Birth Location: Oran Township, Beason, Logan, Illinois
TH
George Sr.
1888–1948
Birth Location: Beason, Logan. IL
GS

Mary Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Mary Kerr
1846–1906
Birth Place: Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland
Parents
John Kerr
1816–1897
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Ann Bowes
1810–1871
Cambuslang, Lanark
Grandparents
John Kerr
1780–1860
Scotland
Mary Braidwood
1777–
Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Robert Bowes
1791–1821
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Janet Dryburgh
1780–1863
Carmunock, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Agnes Law
1760–1798
Elizabeth Peden
1765–1805
Robert Bowes
1766–1843
David Dryburgh
1760–1803
Ann Reid
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Law
1719–1800
Marion DUNCAN
1730–
Mathew Peden
1720–1783
Isobell Gibb
1730–
Robert Bowes
1741–1789
Jean Freebairn
1741–1825
Robert Dryburgh
1724–1782
Agnes Pyper
1724–1782
Charles Reid
1735–
Janet Reid
1730–

Mary Kerr's Descendants

1.
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Mary Kerr (18 Feb 1846–13 Dec 1906) m. James Hamilton (01 Jun 1843–17 Jun 1931)
  1. 1. Anna (Mariah) HAMILTON 1876–1963 m. Isaac (Lawson "Losson" "Lossie") Foster 1879–1944
    1. 1. Mary (Marjorie) Foster 1917–2005 m. William (Dean) Bowden 1918–1990
    2. 2. George (Corbin) Foster 1905–1997 m. Dorothy (Jane) Foster 1928–1996
  2. 2. James HAMILTON 1872–
  3. 3. John HAMILTON 1871–1920
  4. 4. Maxwell HAMILTON 1868–1953 m. Estella (Ida) Cooper 1880–1952
    1. 1. Giles (Cooper) Hamilton 1907–1982 m. Dorothy Hamilton 1916–1972
  5. 5. Thomas HAMILTON 1884–
  6. 6. George (Kerr Hamilton) Sr. 1888–1948 m. Ouida (Maude) Pharr 1899–1981
    1. 1. Robert (Burnett) Hamilton 1938–1960
      1. 1. James (Bryan) HAMILTON –2009
    2. 2. Mosby (Pharr Hamilton) Jr 1935–2014 m. June (Elois) Hill 1941–2014
    3. 3. James (Milford) HAMILTON 1929–2004 m. Mildred (Y) Lloyd 1930–2009 m. Lucile (Inez Baker) Hamilton 1912–1995
    4. 4. Ouida (Jeanette) Hamilton 1926–1998 m. James (Darrell "J.D.") Crooks 1924–1962
    5. 5. George (Kerr (Scotty) HAMILTON) Jr 1932–2009 m. Betty (Mae) RICHARDSON 1935–2007

Mary Kerr's Timeline

9 Records

1846
18 Feb 1846
Birth of Mary Kerr in Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland
Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland
1846
26 Apr 1846
Mary Kerr was baptized in , Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland
, Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 5
Mary Kerr resided here in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1867
1867
Age 21
Mary Kerr was married
None
1871
1871
Age 25
Mary Kerr resided here in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1900
1900
Age 54
Mary Kerr resided here in Oran Township, Logan, Illinois
Oran Township, Logan, Illinois
1905
Abt 1905
Age 59
Mary Kerr resided here in Beason, Logan, Illinois
Beason, Logan, Illinois
1905
19 Jun 1905
Age 59
Mary Kerr - Probate in Logan, Illinois, USA
Logan, Illinois, USA
1906
13 Dec 1906
Age 60
Death of Mary Kerr in Beason, Logan, IL
Beason, Logan, IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1846
    Event Place: Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oran, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 320; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240320
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oran, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T623_320; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37.
    [5] New York Port, Ship Images

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1846
    Event Place: , Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1867
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oran, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 320; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240320

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1874
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oran, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 320; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240320
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oran, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T623_320; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oran Township, Logan, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oran, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 320; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240320
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oran, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T623_320; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1905
    Event Place: Beason, Logan, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records; Author: Illinois. County Court (Logan County); Probate Place: Logan, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beltenfoot, Wishawtown, Cambusnethan, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1906
    Event Place: Beason, Logan, IL
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records; Author: Illinois. County Court (Logan County); Probate Place: Logan, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Logan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records; Author: Illinois. County Court (Logan County); Probate Place: Logan, Illinois
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