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Robert Kerr family in Castletown
« on: Sunday 29 March 09 22:30 BST (UK) »
Trying to figure out the children of Robert Kerr and Mabel Gallagher or Gordon.    Family records show a son - Joseph - born 22 January 1826, who imigrated to the United States when he was in early 20's.   Then comes the questions - Anne Kerr - born 6 Mar 1828, died 30 Aug. 1830; Another Anne Kerr born about 1830, Christened on 30 Aug. 1830; A Mary Kerr (some records show Mary Anne) - born 6 March 1828 - married a Thomas Jones and had at least 9 children.  Also record of an un-named daughter born about 1830, and christened 30 Aug. 1830.   I know that some of these are duplicates, but don't know which is where.   I have found parish records for the two Anne's being christened 6 March 1828 and 30 August 1830.    Wondering if anyone else is related to this family and knows which ones are the correct ones????

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Re: Robert Kerr family in Castletown
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 01 April 09 19:22 BST (UK) »
The family appears to have left the island by 1841 census - Robt is noted in 1823 as watch & clock maker, Malew-st
There is a Joseph buried Malew (the yard for Castletown) - 1817-10-28 but I can't see any baptism for him on the island
There is also the burial in Malew of an ann jane kerr age 42 1831-04-15 but no further Malew burial
any thing with a Manx Connection

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Re: Robert Kerr family in Castletown
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 09 April 09 05:47 BST (UK) »
Thanks for the information.  The Joseph buried there would not be the same one because we know that this Joseph immigrated to the United States and then to Payson, Utah, where he settled.  He is buried there along with his wife and descendants.   His gravestone indicates that he was proud to come from the Isle of Man.   Still trying to figure out the daughters of the family though.