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I have come across a mini tree compiled by the Rev Charles Kerry c1833, which contains some of my Kerry family from Smalley Derbyshire, at the top of this tree it says,

There is a tradition in the family that the first of the Kerrys of Smalley was an "Officer from Wales"

Would anyone have any idea what this refers to please?

I have seen the Smalley site.

Sylvia

For all of those interested in the Kerry family of Smalley and who may have come across the notes referring to Thomas Kerry 1580-1655 as 'Officer of Wales'. This refers to the fact that he was the High Sherrif of Montgomeryshire in Wales in 1618 at the age of 38 hope this helps.

regards all
Tony Kerry (a direct descendant)