KERR of Moffat

[DLG]

Hello I am wondering if anyone can help me find out more about  Joseph Kerr and Mary Douglas?

Margaret Kerr is their daughter and my husbands g-grandmother and was born 3rd August 1849 at Keir, Dumfries, Married John Hastings on December 31, 1874 in the parish of Morton, and died on June 4th 1912 at Hazelwood, Thornhill.

Margaret's mariage was witnessed by a John Kerr and a James Kerr who may be brothers (or uncles?), but while I have quite a bit on Margaret, I know nothing abut her father and mother and would be most grateful for any assistance.

[Rob T]

Hello DLG,
Joseph was the younger brother of my 2xgt grandfather Richard Kerr - see my post of 3 Nov 2008. He had a son Joseph (b 1846) who was also a draper in Whitehaven, with another brother John (b 1854).

I've looked at some notes I had (mainly IGI info), but would need to go back and check these. Joseph Kerr m Mary Douglas 17 Jul 1839, Keir. They had 8 children, including a James and a John.

The parents of Richard (b 27 Mar 1807) and Joseph (b 7 Apr 1809) were  James Kerr and Margaret Glendining.

I hope you find that of interest. I'll PM you if I find more details.

[heiserca]

A post here some while ago mentioned a Kerr who was a joiner.  I’m picking up on that slender reed, grasping at straws to find the origin of my Kerr ancestor.

James Kerr Clezie was born 1816 at Edrom, Berwickshire.  Kerr middle name was from his paternal grandmother, Helen Kerr, born about 1764, died 1826, buried at Chirnside, Berwickshire.  James moved with parents to Edinburgh about 1823, then the whole family emigrated to Canada, 1832.  James and his father were described as joiners, carpenters, cabinetmakers. 

There was a Helen Kerr b. Nov 1764 at Ayton, parents William Kerr & Margaret Burn, who were likely born about 1725.  Ayton is just a few miles from Edrom, the Clezie home.  Of all the Helen Kerrs found around that time, she seems the likeliest to be my ancestor.  But roughtly the same time, there was at least one other Helen Kerr, in Dumfriesshire!  Can anyone tell me what became of her?  This boils down to eliminating the impossible; whoever is left will probably be my ancestor.  I'm looking for evidence...