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Michael Kerr 1750–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 1 Jan 1827

Death Location: Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, USA

Father: William Kerr

Mother: Elizabeth Culbertson

Spouse(s): Susannah Sharp

Children(s): Sinia Campbell, Mary Kerr, Thomas Kerr, James Kerr

In 1750, Michael Kerr entered the world in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, born to William James Kerr And Elizabeth Culbertson. In 1749, Michael Kerr resided in Philadelphia County, PA. In 1775, Michael Kerr resided in Pennsylvania, USA. Michael Kerr married Susannah Sharp, and had children including James Kerr, Mary Polly Kerr, Sinia Campbell, Thomas Greer Kerr. Michael Kerr passed away in 1827 in Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1750, Michael Kerr entered the world in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, born to William James Kerr And Elizabeth Culbertson.
  • In 1749, Michael Kerr resided in Philadelphia County, PA.
  • In 1775, Michael Kerr resided in Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Michael Kerr married Susannah Sharp, and had children including James Kerr, Mary Polly Kerr, Sinia Campbell, Thomas Greer Kerr.
  • Michael Kerr passed away in 1827 in Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Kerr
1720–1756
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Culbertson
1728–1763
Birth Location: Culbertson Row, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Susannah Sharp
1760–1810
Birth Location: Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Sinia Campbell
1795–1870
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Mary Kerr
1779–1836
Birth Location: Henry, Kentucky, United States
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Thomas Kerr
1787–1807
Birth Location: S, Franklin, Alabama, United States
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James Kerr
1789–1863
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Michael Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Michael Kerr
1750–1827
Birth Place: Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
William James Kerr
1720–1756
Augusta, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Culbertson
1728–1763
Culbertson Row, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
James Kerr
1685–1770
Cambeltown, Scotland
Martha Bell
1695–1771
Scotland
Andrew Culbertson
1694–1746
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Janet (Breckenridge) *
1696–1793
Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Kerr
1666–
Margaret Smith
1666–
Joseph Ball
1650–1711
Elizabeth Romney
1649–1703
William Culbertson
1654–1687
Alexander Breckenridge
1670–1742
Jane Preston
1690–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Kerr
1630–
Jonet Myllar
1637–
John SMITH
1643–1695
ISSOBELL STEWARD
1646–1672
William Sir
1628–1700
Andrew (Cuthbertstone)
1612–1657
Elspeth Johnstone
1610–1661
John Breckenridge
1650–1700
Jane Austin
1640–
John Preston
1660–1703
Lady PRESTON
1678–1758

Michael Kerr's Descendants

1.
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Michael Kerr (1750–1 Jan 1827) m. Susannah Sharp (1760–1810)
  1. 1. Sinia Campbell 1795–1870 m. Samuel Campbell 1797–1853
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) McCord 1834–1906
    2. 2. Susan (Jane Campbell) Lakin 1829–1905 m. John (T) Lakin 1840–1892
      1. 1. Mary (E) Lakin 1856–1899
      2. 2. Laurence (O.) Larkin 1868–1939 m. Josephine Huntsinger 1865–1936 m. Linnie (M Watts) Lakin 1872–1948 m. Dora (M) LAKIN 1873–1902
        1. 1. James (L G) Lakin 1896–1986 m. Agnes (E West) Lakin 1897–1993
        2. 2. Bernice (S) Lakin 1894–1992 m. Harry (Mcleod) Palmer 1885–1952
        3. 3. FLORENCE (V. Laken) Lakin 1887–1954 m. Norie Patten 1892–1965
      3. 3. Ollie (olive Jane) Lakin 1861–1882
      4. 4. Joseph (M) Lakin 1864–1936
      5. 5. Clement (L) Lakin 1869–1910 m. FLORETTA (M) FLICK 1867–1914
        1. 1. Vernice (A) Lakin 1888–1932 m. William (David) Durham 1883–1968
        2. 2. John (Flick) Lakin 1898–1982 m. Weta (E) Decker 1897–1945
      6. 6. Eliza (Permillia) Spriggs 1851–1939 m. Thomas (Benton) Spriggs 1843–1933
        1. 1. Otto (L) Spriggs 1869–1893
        2. 2. Delmar (O) Spriggs 1871–1956
        3. 3. Clarence (Warren) Spriggs 1875–1957
      7. 7. Siberia Lakin 1860–1860
    3. 3. William (C) Campbell 1821–1895 m. Elizabeth WRIGHTHOUSE 1831–1919
      1. 1. John (Lloyd) CAMPBELL 1862–1948
      2. 2. William (Wales) CAMPBELL 1851–1940 m. Susanna (Bell) Foor 1860–1929
        1. 1. Hattie (Bell) Campbell 1877–
        2. 2. Rosa (Dell) Campbell 1880–
        3. 3. Myrtle Campbell 1883–1969
        4. 4. Asa (W) Campbell 1890–
        5. 5. Velma (F) Campbell 1894–
        6. 6. Harry (Foor) Campbell 1896–
        7. 7. Goldena Campbell 1897–1983 m. Earnest (A) Fowler 1896–
        8. 8. Pearl (E) Campbell 1900–
      3. 3. Margaret (Emeretta) Campbell 1852–1929
      4. 4. Alice (Amelia) CAMPBELL 1855–1939
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) CAMPBELL 1858–1937
      6. 6. Hannah (Matilda) CAMPBELL 1859–1941
      7. 7. Lettie (L) CAMPBELL 1861–1936
    4. 4. David (H) Campbell 1823–1890 m. Rhoda (C) Rankin 1828–
      1. 1. Jeremiah Campbell 1854–
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Campbell 1861–
      3. 3. Nora (E.) Campbell 1863– m. Charles (D) Steel 1855–
        1. 1. Charles (C) Steel 1884–
        2. 2. Gusa (Lee) Steel 1887–
        3. 3. Nora (?) Steel 1889–
        4. 4. Homer (H) Steel 1895–
    5. 5. Ann Campbell 1825–
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Campbell) McCord 1831–1894
    7. 7. Robert Campbell 1833–
    8. 8. Mary (J) Campbell 1834–
    9. 9. John Campbell 1836–
    10. 10. Mary (E) Campbell 1843–
  2. 2. Mary (Polly) Kerr 1779–1836 m. Fulton Lindsey 1775–
    1. 1. Michael (J.) Lindsey 1807–1884 m. Rachel Fields 1822–1914 m. Orian (F) Brooks 1809–1837 m. Amanda (J) Wilson 1818–1857
      1. 1. Mariah (J Kitty) LINDSEY 1860–
      2. 2. Lilly (C) Lindsey 1864–
      3. 3. William (S) Lindsey 1833–1833
      4. 4. Mary Lindsey 1841–
      5. 5. Andrew (W) Lindsey 1846–1917
      6. 6. Anna (C) Lindsey 1849–1872
      7. 7. James (H) Lindsey 1850–1912
      8. 8. Jeremiah Lindsey 1851–
      9. 9. Marquis (Lafayette) Lindsey 1854–
      10. 10. Rachel (Sumiria) Lindsey 1859–
      11. 11. Joseph (Fulton) Lindsey 1859–
  3. 3. Thomas (Greer) Kerr 1787–1807 m. Catherine Wilson 1785–1832
  4. 4. James Kerr 1789–1863 m. Heneretta (Harriet) Campbell 1795–

Michael Kerr's Timeline

8 Records

1749
1749
Michael Kerr resided here in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County, PA
1750
1750
Birth of Michael Kerr in Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1775
1775-1783
Age 25
Michael Kerr resided here in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1790
1790
Age 40
Michael Kerr resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 50
Michael Kerr resided here in Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 60
Michael Kerr resided here in Henry, Kentucky, United States
Henry, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 70
Michael Kerr resided here in Orange, Indiana, United States
Orange, Indiana, United States
1827
1 Jan 1827
Age 77
Death of Michael Kerr in Orleans, Orange, Indiana, USA
Orleans, Orange, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Philadelphia County, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution : battalions and line, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Washington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Henry, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Henry, Kentucky; Roll: 6; Page: 355; Family History Number: 0181351; Image: 00377.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Orange, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Orange, Indiana; Roll: M33_14; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1827
    Event Place: Orleans, Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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