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Thomas Kerr 1710–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1710

Birth Location: County Down, Ireland

Death Date: 29 May 1807

Death Location: North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Father: James Kerr

Mother: Martha Ball

Spouse(s): Martha Ritche

Children(s): James Kerr, Thomas Kerr, Daniel Kerr, Andrew Kerr, Fanny Kerr, Dorcas Kerr, Adam Kerr, Margaret Kerr, Dorcas Kerr, Adam KERR, John Kerr

In 1710, Thomas Kerr entered the world in County Down, Ireland, born to James Kerr And Martha Ball. In 1790, Thomas Kerr resided in Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States. Thomas Kerr married Martha Ritche, and had children including Adam Kerr, Andrew Kerr, Daniel Kerr, Dorcas Kerr, Dorcas Kerr, Fanny Kerr, James Kerr, John Kerr, Margaret Kerr, Thomas Kerr. Thomas Kerr passed away in 1807 in North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1710, Thomas Kerr entered the world in County Down, Ireland, born to James Kerr And Martha Ball.
  • In 1790, Thomas Kerr resided in Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Thomas Kerr married Martha Ritche, and had children including Adam Kerr, Andrew Kerr, Daniel Kerr, Dorcas Kerr, Dorcas Kerr, Fanny Kerr, James Kerr, John Kerr, Margaret Kerr, Thomas Kerr.
  • Thomas Kerr passed away in 1807 in North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Kerr
1685–1770
Birth Location: Campbelton, Western Argylswire, Scotland
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Martha Ball
1685–1771
Birth Location: Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Martha Ritche
1749–1810
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

James Kerr
1739–1808
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Kerr
1741–1806
Birth Location: –
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Daniel Kerr
1745–1806
Birth Location: –
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Andrew Kerr
1747–1808
Birth Location: –
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Fanny Kerr
1749–1806
Birth Location: –
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Dorcas Kerr
1751–1806
Birth Location: Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Adam Kerr
1753–1810
Birth Location: –
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Margaret Kerr
1768–1850
Birth Location: –
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Dorcas Kerr
1773–1841
Birth Location: Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Adam KERR
1779–1828
Birth Location: Westmoreland Co. Pa
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John Kerr
1767–1851
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Thomas Kerr's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Kerr
1710–1807
Birth Place: County Down, Ireland
Parents
James Kerr
1685–1770
Campbelton, Western Argylswire, Scotland
Martha Ball
1685–1771
Scotland
Grandparents
James Kerr
1659–1666
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Margaret Smith
1666–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Kerr
1630–1666
Jonet Myllar
1637–1666
Catherine McEwan
1873–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Kerr
1598–1657
Catherine Simson
1600–1630
John Kay
1816–
Margaret King
1847–

Thomas Kerr's Descendants

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Thomas Kerr (1710–29 May 1807) m. Martha Ritche (1749–1810)
  1. 1. James Kerr 1739–1808
  2. 2. Thomas Kerr 1741–1806
  3. 3. Daniel Kerr 1745–1806
  4. 4. Andrew Kerr 1747–1808
  5. 5. Fanny Kerr 1749–1806
  6. 6. Dorcas Kerr 1751–1806
  7. 7. Adam Kerr 1753–1810
  8. 8. Margaret Kerr 1768–1850
  9. 9. Dorcas Kerr 1773–1841
  10. 10. Adam KERR 1779–1828
  11. 11. John Kerr 1767–1851 m. Sarah Chambers 1771–1811 m. Anna Wells 1776–1845
    1. 1. Martha Kerr 1790–1852
    2. 2. Benjamin Kerr 1800–1888
    3. 3. Martha Kerr 1794–1883
    4. 4. Jane Kerr 1798–1882 m. David (Ellis) Esq 1795–1865
      1. 1. Joseph (M) Ellis 1824–1899
      2. 2. Elias (C.) Ellis 1827–1905
      3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Ellis 1834–1895
      4. 4. Emily Ellis 1839–1867
      5. 5. Sarah Ellis 1818–1898
      6. 6. Hannah Ellis 1819–1852
      7. 7. Linus Ellis 1829–1847
      8. 8. Mary (J.) Ellis 1837–1853
      9. 9. Lucas Ellis 1848–1865
      10. 10. William Ellis 1832–1849
    5. 5. Thomas Kerr 1806–1880
    6. 6. Dorcas Kerr 1808–1881
    7. 7. Chambers Kerr 1810–1881
    8. 8. Amanda Kerr 1814–1863 m. Upton Rohrer 1811–1880
    9. 9. Sarah (Ann) Kerr 1818–1881
    10. 10. Emily Kerr 1821–1881
    11. 11. Mary Kerr 1805–1839 m. Alford Gregg 1798–1867
      1. 1. Ellis (Bailey) Gregg 1841– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hayden 1854–
        1. 1. Mary (Lorena) Gregg 1879–1936 m. Thomas (M.) Bilson 1875–1954
        2. 2. Clara (Esther Essie) Gregg 1876–1931
        3. 3. Alfred (Hayden) Gregg 1881–1960
        4. 4. Laura (May) Gregg 1874–1950
      2. 2. Sarah (Margaret) Gregg 1828–1916
      3. 3. Ann (Eliza) Gregg 1830–
      4. 4. Aaron Gregg 1832–1911
      5. 5. Ruth (Bailey) Gregg 1834–
      6. 6. Richard (Swan) Gregg 1839–1840
      7. 7. William (Craven) Gregg 1844–1923
      8. 8. Ellis (Franklin) Gregg 1865–1943
      9. 9. James Gregg 1837–1911
      10. 10. Edwin (C) Gregg 1849–

Thomas Kerr's Timeline

3 Records

1710
1710
Birth of Thomas Kerr in County Down, Ireland
County Down, Ireland
1790
1790
Age 80
Thomas Kerr resided here in Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1807
29 May 1807
Age 97
Death of Thomas Kerr in North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1710
    Event Place: County Down, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 64; Image: 45; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1807
    Event Place: North Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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