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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Kirkcudbrightshire => Topic started by: stoop on Saturday 06 July 24 20:13 BST (UK)
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James kerr was on the111th. Ojune 1847 at pearmont troqueer he was a son of James kerr and mother Sarah phillips pattie. I have not been able to trace his movements where he lived after annan in annan in the 1871 census. I would like to find out a lot more concerning James. Thanking you in the hope that he is known to one of you.STOOP.
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James Kerr & Sarah look to be in Terregles in Kirkcudbrightshire in the 1851 census. Both aged 39. Son James was one of their 8 children. GROS ref 880/1/5. You can view the full details on Scotlandspeople for a modest fee.
I see a likely death for Sarah Kerr nee Pattie in Terregles in 1877 aged 65. Looks as though the parents remained in the same area.
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You will find him in England in 1881/91/1901/1911 census. 1911 aged 65 coal merchant, with same place of birth as 1871 census. Wife and 2 children with him in 1911
Not fully convinced the 1871 James you have is the son of James & Sarah
SS
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The James I have found in my other post was still alive in 1921 and died 1931 in Carlisle aged 85
SS
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The James Kerr who died in 1931 Carlisle had the full name of
KERR, JAMES HEARD aged 85
GRO Reference: 1931 D Quarter in CARLISLE Volume 10B Page 639.
He married Margaret Blackwood jq 1873 in Carlisle. Only way to establish if this is "your" James is to purchase marriage certificate to establish fathers name.
SS
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Can confirm the James Kerr you have in 1871 living in Annan born (Caerlaverock, Dumfries) and later in all other census is James Heard Kerr born to Parents Thomas & Elizabeth nee' Heard who married 4.2.1842 in Brydekirk
Need to find your James Kerr son of James & Sarah elsewhere in 1871.
SS
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Hi Ellen souter and softly softly just returned from a weekend away pleasantly surprised by all your replies I will spend couple of days reviewing what you have sent me. Will respond fully shortly, regards STOOP.