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Robert Ellsworth Kerr 1925–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1925

Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA

Death Date: 26 Jul 2002

Death Location: Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA

Father: John Kerr

Mother: Elizabeth Gillespie

Spouse(s): Gladys (Wilson)

Children(s):

The story of Robert Ellsworth Kerr began in 1925 in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA. In 1925, Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA. In 1930, Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA. Robert Ellsworth Kerr married Gladys Mae Elford Wilson, and had children including Barbara A Kerr, Bonnie Kerr, John Kerr, Lorrie Healy. Robert Ellsworth Kerr passed away in 2002 in Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Ellsworth Kerr began in 1925 in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA.
  • In 1925, Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA.
  • Robert Ellsworth Kerr married Gladys Mae Elford Wilson, and had children including Barbara A Kerr, Bonnie Kerr, John Kerr, Lorrie Healy.
  • Robert Ellsworth Kerr passed away in 2002 in Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Kerr
1895–1973
Birth Location: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
JK
Elizabeth Gillespie
1899–1974
Birth Location: Scotland
EG

Spouses(s)

Gladys (Wilson)
1928–
Birth Location: Southport, Chemung, New York, USA
G(

Children(s)

Robert Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Robert Kerr
1925–2002
Birth Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Parents
John Kerr
1895–1973
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Elizabeth (N "Betty") Gillespie
1899–1974
Scotland
Grandparents
Robert (Harvey) Kerr
1872–1946
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Margaret (Blair) Dickie
1870–1944
West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Dickie
1835–1914
Barbara Paton
1837–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Paton
1804–1897
Marion Bone
1803–1865

Robert Kerr's Timeline

11 Records

1925
28 Apr 1925
Birth of Robert Ellsworth Kerr in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1925
1925
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1940
1940
Age 15
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1946
Abt 1946
Age 21
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in 307 Spaulding St.
307 Spaulding St.
1950
1950
Age 25
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
1951
Bef. 1951
Age 26
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1960
1960
Age 35
Robert Ellsworth Kerr resided here in Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Soutport, New York, USA
Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Soutport, New York, USA
2001
3 Sep 2001
Age 76
Death of Robert Ellsworth Kerr in Cape Coral, Lee, Florida, USA
Cape Coral, Lee, Florida, USA
2002
26 Jul 2002
Age 77
Burial of Robert Ellsworth Kerr in Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA
Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1925
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02514; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8-55
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 10; County: Chemung; Page: 1
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2341150
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, News-Press; Publication Date: 7 Sep 2001; Publication Place: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America; ,0.1841525,0.326891,0.3055815&xid=23
    [10] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 10; County: Chemung; Page: 1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2341150

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02514; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8-55

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02514; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8-55

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1946
    Event Place: 307 Spaulding St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Star-Gazette; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1946; Publication Place: Elmira, New York, USA; ,0.050637417,0.38752165,0.24701965&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bef. 1951
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Soutport, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Sep 2001
    Event Place: Cape Coral, Lee, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, News-Press; Publication Date: 7 Sep 2001; Publication Place: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America; ,0.1841525,0.326891,0.3055815&xid=23
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Jul 2002
    Event Place: Bushnell, Sumter, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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