KERR FAMILY CHRONICLES

© Christopher Earls Brennen

Datafile 1A. Kerr Records

MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS

HISTORY OF THE PARISH OF DRUMGLASS

This book, written for the parish by E.W. Monteith and published about 1970, contains a number of references to Kerrs.

From the baptismal register: ``15th Nov., 1746. Elizabeth daughter of Mick Ker the gardener, was privately baptized, ye father being abroad and ye mother not able to get gossips.'' [Gossips was an old name for sponsors or god-parents]. Evidently Mick returned safely from abroad for on March 16, 1750, was written: ``Catherine, daughter of Mick Ker the gardener, was privately baptized.''

During the late 18th century the Church of St. Anne had fallen into such disrepair that services had to be held in the town Meeting House. However at meeting of the select vestry on August 12, 1795 over 50 parishioners pledged sufficient funds to allow construction of a new church. The name Kerr is included in this list of parishioners.

An oak table in the main porch of the present Church of St. Anne contains the engraved Roll of Honour of those men and women who served in the World War of 1939-1945. At the head of the tablet are the words ``Pro Patria'' enclosed by a laurel wreath. Included in a list of 114 men are the names of J. Kerr, S.E. Kerr (see chapter 4) and W.G. Kerr.

A list of the Churchwardens for the Moygashel Church Hall includes the name of C.W. Kerr, Churchwarden in 1957 (see Cecil Kerr, chapter 4).

DEPORTATION AND EMIGRATION

CHARLEMONT ESTATE RECORDS

The records for the estate of the Earl of Charlemont for 1849 include the following references to Kerrs. Terence Kerr is listed as holding a lease in the townland of Legilly, parish of Clonfeacle. Benjamin Kerr holds a lease on 8 acres, 3 roods and 25 perches in the townland of Reaskcor, parish of Donaghmore, for an annual rent of 8 pounds and 19 shillings. This lease began on Nov.1, 1832. Francis Kerr holds two leases in Cashill (location unknown), one of over 2 acres and the other of over 3 acres and each for an annual rent of over 2 pounds. These leases began on Nov.1, 1817, and Nov.1, 1823, respectively.

RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF CLONFEACLE

The vestry minutes from the parish of Clonfeacle, 1763-1831, (PRONI T679/43) contain the following references to Kerrs.

RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF DONAGHMORE

RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF CLONOE

RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF ARBOE

GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS

St. Columba's Parish Church, Derrygortreavy, County Tyrone:

KERR. In loving memory of Joseph Kerr died Mar.13, 1966, and his wife Annabella died Aug.24, 1964. Also theit daughter-in-law Evelyn died May 22, 1988. Peace Perfect Peace. [Wreaths from husband James, from sister-in-law Mary, David and family and from sister Ruby and brother Willie Joe.]

St. Patrick's Parish Church, Donaghmore, County Tyrone:

KERR. David died Jun.25, 1964. Sarah died Mar.12, 1986.

Parish Church, Castlecaulfield, County Tyrone:

KERR. Erected by William J. Kerr in loving memory of parents Robert H. Kerr died Nov.21, 1950. His wife Sarah died Jan.22, 1943. Her sister Annie McKelvey died Jan.10, 1905. William J. Kerr son of Robert and Sarah Kerr died Dec.13, 1987.

KERR. Terrenew. In loving memory of William died Mar.22, 1938. His wife Margaret died Oct.19, 1961. Their son Alexander died Sep.5, 1989.

KERR. In loving memory of a dear husband and father James died May 10, 1958. Also daughters Mabel died Feb.18, 1947, Jennifer died Nov.18, 1952.

ROWAN. In loving memory of William D. Rowan died Feb.4, 1954, and his wife Mary E. died Mar.22, 1955. Also their son Thomas died Dec.16, 1959, and their daughter Rachel died Oct.28, 1984. Also their son William D. died Mar.6, 1988.

Coolhill Cemetery, Dungannon:

KERR. In loving memory of Mary Matilda Kerr died Jun.11, 1965, and her husband William Robert Kerr died Sep.14, 1968, and their daughter-in-law Sara V. Kerr died Sep.30, 1983, also her husband Cecil William Kerr died Dec.11, 1989.

KERR. In loving memory of Joseph Kerr died Mar.28, 1974, at Missisauga, Canada.

KERR. In loving memory of Herbert Victor Kerr died Jun.10, 1979, aged 72 and his wife Emily died Feb.11, 1989, aged 79.

KERR. In loving memory of Robert Elliott Kerr died Jan.22, 1982.

KERR. Treasured memories of a dear husband and father Samuel Edward, 31st Aug. 1918 - 22nd Sep. 1981. Peace Perfect Peace.

IRONS. In loving memory of Clarence Hastings Irons died Mar.22, 1971, aged 48. Also his father Joseph Graham Irons died Aug.15, 1980.

KERR. In loving memory of Ivan a dear husband and father died Nov.29, 1971, aged 22. In loving memory of Lillian a dear wife and mother died Jul.8, 1970.

KERR. Cherished memories of Maudie who died Apr.28, 1979, and her husband Johnnie who died Jul.7, 1983.

KERR. In loving memory of Georgina Margaret (Ena) died Aug.25, 1982, aged 43.

KERR. Treasured memories of a loving husband and father William James (Jim) called home May 27, 1988. (Jim Kerr of Mullybrannon)

GRIFFITH VALUATION

The Griffith Valuation (circa 1860, PRONI) contains the following references to Kerrs (a/r/p stands for acres/roods/perches and values are given in pounds.shillings.pence):

Name: Property (No.): Area: Land House
(a/r/p)value: value:
 
UNION OF DUNGANNON:
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Sanaghanroe, from Viscount Powerscourt:
Thomas Kerr Land (3) 4/1/30 3.5.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Dunseark, from Viscount Powerscourt:
James Kerr Land (5) 28/1/2522.10.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Mullycarnan, from Viscount Powerscourt:
Anne Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (2) 17/0/0 12.0.0 1.0.0
James Kerr Land (6) 3/2/5 2.15.0
From James Kerr:
Grace Wallace House (6a) - - 0.5.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Mullaghdaly, from William Burns, Jnr:
Thomas Kerr House + land (7) 1/1/3 0.15.0 0.5.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Drumnastrade, from Viscount Powerscourt:
James Kerr, snr. Hs.,off.+ land (4Aa)65/3/2345.10.02.0.0
(4B) 3/1/18 2.10.0
Thomas Kerr House + garden (5) 11/0/309.0.0 1.0.0
James Kerr, jnr. House + garden (6) 14/1/2311.5.0 1.15.0
From James Kerr, snr:
Daniel Carberry House + garden (4Bb)0/2/20 1.0.0 0.10.0
Alexander Kerr House + garden (4Bc)0/3/35 1.5.0 1.0.0
James Kerr (lab.) House + garden (4Ba)0/3/30 1.5.0 0.10.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Cadian, from the Earl of Caledon:
Henry Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (28) 18/0/1012.0.0 1.0.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Moygashel, from the Earl of Ranfurly:
Benjamin Kerr House + land (12a) 3/0/26 3.5.0 0.15.0
Alicia Kerr + Hs.,off.+ land (17) 0/0/30 0.10.0 0.10.0
Sarah A.W. Kerr
From Jacob Orr:
John Kerr House + garden (2b) 0/1/25 0.15.0 0.15.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Culkeeran, from Thomas H. Harper:
Robert Kerr House + garden (3b) 0/2/0 1.0.0 0.15.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Gorestown, from Viscount Powerscourt:
Joseph Kerr House + land (7) 10/1/208.5.0 0.5.0
Andrew Kerr House + land (13) 5/3/15 4.5.0 0.10.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Drummond, from Viscount Powerscourt:
Jonathan Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (9) 12/3/3210.5.0 1.5.0
John Kerr (Nancy) Hs.,off.+ land (14) 16/1/0 10.10.01.0.0
James Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (21) 6/3/30 6.15.0 1.0.0
John Kerr (Flush) Hs.,off.+ land (30) 2/3/28 2.15.0 1.10.0
Mary Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (32) 9/3/27 9.0.0 0.15.0
John Kerr (Cape) Hs.,off.+land (33Aa)1/3/15 1.15.0 0.15.0
(33B)3/2/37 3.15.0
(33C)6/0/4 5.5.0
(31b)0/1/0 0.10.0
 
Parish of Clonfeacle, Townland of Drumgold, from Viscount Powerscourt:
Joseph Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (7) 8/1/8 7.5.0 1.10.0
John Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (8) 5/2/5 4.15.0 0.15.0
 
Parish of Drumglass, Townland of Congo, from John Lindsay:
Toal Kerr Hs.,off.+ land 13/2/1510.10.01.10.0
 
Parish of Drumglass, Townland of Ross Beg, from Thomas Irwin:
James Kerr Hs.,off.+ land 6/1/35 5.0.0 1.0.0
 
Town of Dungannon:
Note that there are no Kerrs listed for George's Street, Dungannon.
 
Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Lime Hill, from Robert W. Lowry:
Michael Kerr House + land (19) 20/3/202.10.0 0.10.0
Edward Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (21a)18/3/254.5.0 0.10.0
 
Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Shivey, from Thomas Johnston:
Letitia Kerr House (4a) - - 1.0.0
 
Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Allen, from John Lindsay:
Joseph Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (5A) 12/3/3510.5.0 2.0.0
(5B) 0/3/10 0.10.0
 
Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Galcussagh, from Charles Boyle:
Teague Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (2A) 11/0/256.0.0 1.0.0
(2B) 0/1/15 0.5.0
 
Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Sessiagh (Scott), from Charles Boyle:
Robert Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (13) 23/3/3515.10.02.0.0
 
Parish of Derryloran, Townland of Cluntydoon, from Earl of Castlestuart:
Patrick Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (9) 13/0/103.10.0 0.15.0
James Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (12) 10/0/353.10.0 0.15.0
Terence Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (13) 10/1/353.15.0 0.10.0
Hugh Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (19) 9/1/10 3.5.0 0.10.0
 
UNION OF LURGAN:
 
Town of Lurgan, 129-143 Edward Street, from Lord Lurgan:
George Kerr Land + building grd.1/0/14 - 3.10.0
Town of Lurgan, 82 High Street, from James Tuttle:
Margaret Kerr House + yard - - 3.10.0

DIRECTORIES

DUNGANNON BUILDING

From ``Historic buildings, etc. in and near Dungannon and Cookstown'' published by the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society we learn that 21 Scotch Street (north side) is a building near Market Square which is now William S. Johnston's draper's shop. On this building is inscribed ``M.P. Kerr 1784 reconstructed 1956''. It also has a carved wooden lamb hanging from a bracket.

CENSUS OF 1901

The 1901 Census contains the following references to Kerr families living in the vicinity of Dungannon. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RoCa = Roman Catholic, SofF = Society of Friends, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = husband or head, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder, VI = visitor, CoTyr = County Tyrone, CoFer = County Fermanagh, CoMon = County Monaghan.

Townland of Crubinagh, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Joseph Kerr HD  CofE  RW  60  Tailor MA  CoTyr
Sarah A. Kerr WICofENR44Housekeeper MACoTyr
Mary E. Kerr DACofERW13Scholar UMCoTyr
Margaret Kerr DACofERW 9Scholar UMCoTyr
[Owned by James Bruce, esq.]
 
Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
David Kerr HDCofERW78Farmer WICoTyr
James R. Kerr SOCofERW35Farmer's son UMCoTyr
Mary J. Kerr DACofERW30Farmer's dau. UMCoTyr
Thomas J. Kerr SOCofERW28Farmer's son UMCoTyr
David Kerr SOCofERW23Farmer's son UMCoTyr
Catherine Kelly SERoCaRW20Dom.servant UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
William Kerr HDCofERW50Farmer MACoTyr
Jane Kerr WICofERW46Farmer's wife MACoTyr
Martha Kerr DACofERW21Farmer's dau. UMCoTyr
George Kerr SOCofERW19Farmer's son UMCoTyr
Mary Kerr DACofERW14Scholar UMCoTyr
Annie Kerr DACofERW11Scholar UMCoTyr
Elizabeth Kerr DACofERW 8Scholar UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Mary J. Kerr HDCofERW45Farmer UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Jonathan Kerr HDSofFRW61Farmer WICoTyr
Joseph Kerr SOSofFRW28Labourer UMCoTyr
Alexander Kerr SOSofFRW24Labourer UMCoTyr
Mary Kerr DASofFRW22Housekeeper UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Mullycarnan, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
James A. Kerr HDCofERW36Farmer MACoTyr
Annie Kerr WICofERW33Farmer's wife MACoTyr
Hanna Kerr DACofERW 4Scholar UMCoTyr
Maggie Kerr DACofERW4mScholar UMCoTyr
Hanna Kerr MLCofERW50Ret.farmer WICoTyr
 
Townland of Lisnacroy, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Joseph Kerr HDRoCaRW30Farm lab. MACoTyr
Lizzie Kerr WIRoCaRW24Housekeeper MANew York
Frank Kerr SORoCaNR 4- UMCoTyr
John Kerr SORoCaNR5m- UMCoTyr
James Macklin BORoCaNR60Farm servant UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Joseph Kerr HDCofERW48Farmer MACoTyr
? Kerr WICofERW31Housekeeper MACoTyr
May Kerr DACofERO 5Scholar UMCoTyr
Mabel Kerr DACofERO 4Scholar UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Martha Kerr HDSofFRW45Housekeeper WICoTyr
Jonathan Kerr SOSofFRW22Farmer UMCoTyr
Joseph Kerr SOSofFRW20Farmer UMCoTyr
James Kerr SOSofFRW18Shopboy UMCoTyr
David Kerr SOSofFRW10Scholar UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Thomas Kerr HDSofFRW58Farmer MACoTyr
Susan Kerr WISofFRW63Housekeeper MACoTyr
John Kerr SOSofFRW27Farmer UMCoTyr
Jonathan Kerr SOSofFRW25Farmer UMCoTyr
Eliza F. Smith BOSofFRW53- WICoTyr
 
Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
William Kerr HDCofERW39Farmer MACoTyr
Sarah Jane Kerr WICofERW43Nat.Sch.teacherMACoTyr
Jane Kerr DACofERW11Scholar UMCoTyr
Thomas James KerrSOCofERW10Scholar UMCoTyr
Hilda Kerr DACofERW 7Scholar UMCoTyr
Mary Helen Kerr DACofERO 5Scholar UMCoTyr
Alexander McNickleSECofENR30Farm servant UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
James Kerr HDSofFRW30Farmer UMCoTyr
John Hamill SERoCaRW23Farm lab. UMCoTyr
Eliza Monaghan SERoCaNR68Housekeeper WICoFer
 
Townland of Kilnacart, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone:
Mary Kerr HDCofERW54- WICoTyr
Maggie Kerr DACofERW19- UMCoTyr
Thomas Kerr SOCofERW17Grocer's asst. UMCoTyr
Albert Kerr SOCofERW15Grocer's asst. UMCoTyr
Isabella Kerr DACofERW13Scholar UMCoTyr
Josephine Kerr DACofERW11Scholar UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Drumcoo, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone:
James Kerr HDCofERW42Cemetary caretakerMACoTyr
Minnie Kerr WICofERW40- MACoTyr
William James KerrSOCofERW22Carpenter UMCoTyr
Jennie Kerr DACofERW21- UMCoTyr
David Kerr SOCofERW19Solicitor's clerkUMCoTyr
Thomas Kerr SOCofERW18Linen fact.clerkUMCoTyr
John Kerr SOCofERW16Linen fact.clerkUMCoTyr
Edith Kerr DACofERW14Scholar UMCoTyr
Frederick Kerr SOCofERW13Scholar UMCoTyr
Gertrude Kerr DACofERW11Scholar UMCoTyr
Walter Earnest K.SOCofERW 9Scholar UMCoTyr
Rachel Constance K.DACofENR 3Scholar UMCoTyr
Herbert Cecil K. SOCofENR 1Scholar UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Coolhill, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone:
Denis Kerr HDRoCaNR53Labourer MACoTyr
Mary Kerr WIRoCaNR47- MACoTyr
Patrick Kerr SORoCaRW28Labourer UMCoTyr
Annie Kerr DARoCaRW26Housemaid UMCoTyr
John Kerr SORoCaRW24Labourer UMCoTyr
Lizzie Kerr DARoCaRW22Dressmaker UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Congo, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone:
Joseph Kerr HDRoCaRW40Carpenter UMCoTyr
Mary Kerr SIRoCaRW50- UMCoTyr
Mary Fitzpatrick VIRoCaRO60Nurse, servant WICoTyr
 
Townland of Rossbeg, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone:
John Kerr HDRoCaNR58Farmer UMCoTyr
James Kerr BRRoCaRW56Farmer's br. UMCoTyr
Mary Kerr SIRoCaNR30Housekeeper UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Eskeragh, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
Patrick Kerr HDRoCaRW48Farmer MACoTyr
Anne Kerr WIRoCaRW44- MACoTyr
Mary Kerr DARoCaRW15Farmer's dau. UMCoTyr
Annie Kerr DARoCaRW14Monitress UMCoTyr
John Kerr SORoCaNR12Dumb UMCoTyr
Lizzie Kerr DARoCaRW 8Scholar UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Eskeragh, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
James Kerr HDRoCaRW37Farmer UMCoTyr
Daniel Kerr BRRoCaRW35Farmer UMCoTyr
Peter Kerr BRRoCaRW31Farmer UMCoTyr
 
In the home of Francis Skiffington:
Francis Kerr SERoCaRW40Farm servant UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Edenacrannon, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
Alexander Kerr HDCofERW30Labourer MACoTyr
Mary A. Kerr WICofERW28- MACoTyr
 
Townland of Terrenew, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
John Kerr HDCofENR66Farmer MACoTyr
Eliza Kerr WICofERW60- MACoTyr
Thomas Kerr SOCofERW19Farmer's son UMCoTyr
Alex Kerr SOCofERW16Farmer's son UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Terrenew, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
William Kerr HDCofERW37Labourer MACoTyr
Margaret Kerr WICofERW22- MACoTyr
Thomas J. Kerr SOCofERO11Scholar UMCoTyr
Margaret Kerr DACofENR10m- UMCoTyr
 
Village of Castlecaulfield, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
James Andrew KerrHDCofERW38Tailor MACoTyr
Lydia Kerr WICofERW40- MACoMon
Elizabeth Florence K.DACofERW16Tailor's mach.UMCoTyr
Edith Caroline K.DACofERW14Scholar UMCoTyr
Rowland T.A. Kerr SOCofERW12Scholar UMCoTyr
John Joseph Kerr SOCofERW11Scholar UMCoTyr
Robert Kerr SOCofERW 9Scholar UMCoTyr
Thomasine Kathleen K.DACofERO 6Scholar UMCoTyr
Charles Kerr SOCofENR 4Scholar UMCoTyr
William Kerr BRCofERW20Tailor UMCoTyr
David Kerr BRCofERW17Tailor UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Creevagh Lower, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
Rose Kerr HDRoCaRO65Farmer's widow WICoTyr
Thomas Kerr SORoCaRO23Farmer UMCoTyr
 
Townland of Garvagh, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone:
John Kerr HDRoCaNR40Agri.lab. MACoTyr
Rose Kerr WIRoCaRW58- MACoTyr
 
Townland of Dreemore, parish of Killyman, County Tyrone:
William Kerr HDRoCaRW52Farmer MACoTyr
Anne Kerr WIRoCaRW43- MACoTyr
Felix Kerr SORoCaRW14Farmer's son UMCoTyr

CENSUS OF 1911

The 1911 Census contains the following references to Kerr families living in the vicinity of Dungannon. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RoCa = Roman Catholic, SoFr = Society of Friends, IR = Information Refused, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = husband or head, WI = wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, SL = son-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder, VI = visitor, CoTyr = County Tyrone.

NameAgePos.  Relig. B-place Occupation  Lit.  Marr.  
 
House 55 in Drumcoo (Rural, Part of) (Derrygortrevy, Tyrone):
James Kerr51 HD CofE CoTyr Land Owner RW MA
Mary Kerr 50 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 32 years, children born 12, children living 11]
William James Kerr 31 SO CofE CoTyr Carpenter Master RW UM
Jane Kerr 29 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
David Kerr 28 SO CofE CoTyr Solicitor's Managing Clerk RW UM
Thomas Kerr 26 SO CofE CoTyr Commercial Clerk RW UM
John Kerr 24 SO CofE CoTyr Commercial Clerk RW UM
Frederick Kerr 21 SO CofE CoTyr Assistant Manager Soap Works RW UM
Gertrude Kerr 20 DA CofE CoTyr Milliner RW UM
Rachel Constance Kerr 13 DA CofE CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Herbert Cecil Kerr 11 SO CofE CoTyr Scholar RW UM
 
House 7 in Mullaghmore Glebe (Donaghmore, Tyrone):
John Sloan 43 HD Pres CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Charlott E Sloan 36 WI Pres CoTyr RW MA
[Married 5 years, children born 2, children living 2]
Robt H Sloan 4 SO Pres CoTyr NR UM
Martha May Sloan DA Pres CoTyr NR UM
Martha Haddon50 RE Pres CoTyr RW UM
Jane Kerr 9 NE Pres CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Emma Kerr R 7 NE Pres CoTyr Scholar RW UM
William Cardwell 41 SE CofE CoTyr Farm Servant RW UM
 
House 10 in Ross Beg (Donaghmore, Tyrone):
John Kerr 72 HD RoCa CoTyr Farmer RW UM
James Kerr 70 BR RoCa CoTyr Farm Labourer RW UM
Elizabeth Haughey60 SI RoCa CoTyr RW WI
 
House 5 in Georges Street, South Side (Dungannon, Tyrone):
William Robert Kerr 30 HD CofE CoTyr Merchant Tailor RW MA
Mary Matildia Kerr 30 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 9 years, children born 4, children living 4]
Cecil Kerr 7 SO CofE CoArm Scholars
William George Kerr 5 SO CofE CoTyr Scholars
Herbert Victor Kerr 3 SO CofE CoTyr Scholars
Joseph Kerr 1 SO CofE CoTyr
 
House 17 in Eskragh (Derrygortrevy, Tyrone):
James Kerr 50 HD RoCa CoTyr Farmer RW UM
Daniel Kerr 48 BR RoCa CoTyr RW UM
Peter Kerr 42 BR RoCa CoTyr RW UM
 
House 5 in Eskragh (Derrygortrevy, Tyrone):
Patrick Kerr 63 HD RoCa CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Ann Kerr 62 WI RoCa CoTyr RW MA
[Married 27 years, children born 5, children living 3]
Mary Kerr 25 DA RoCa CoTyr Dress Maker RW UM
Frank Johnston 23 VI RoCa CoTyr Carpenter RW UM
 
House 4 in Terrenew (Castlecaulfield, Tyrone):
John Kerr 75 HD CofE CoTyr Farmer RW WI
Thomas Kerr 29 SO CofE CoTyr Agricultural Labourer RW MA
Annie Kerr 28 DL CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 3 years, children born 2, children living 2]
John Kerr 1 GS CofE CoTyr NR UM
Alexander Kerr GS CofE CoTyr NR UM
 
House 20 in Drumreany Town (b) (Castlecaulfield, Tyrone):
Robert Kerr 54 HD CofE CoTyr Linen Finisher RW MA
Jane Kerr 55 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 34 years, children born 5, children living 5]
Joshua Kerr 30 SO CofE CoTyr Motor Driver RW UM
James Kerr 26 SO CofE CoTyr Linen Lapper RW UM
 
House 16 in Cormullagh (Derrygortrevy, Tyrone):
David S Kerr 38 HDInfo.Belfast Farmer: Tobacco, StationaryRW MA
Refused + Peat Lathes Agent
Edith S Kerr 43 WI CofE CoArm RW MA
[Married 12 years, children born 5, children living 5]
Dorothy F M Wood Kerr 11 DAIR Belfast Scholars RW
Edith Kathleen Wood Kerr 10 DAIR Belfast Scholars RW
Marjory Ethel Wood Kerr 7 DAIR CoAnt Scholars RW
Thos Chas Alex Wood Kerr 5 SOIR CoAnt Scholars NR
Walter Douglas Wood Kerr 3 SOIR CoTyr Scholars NR
James Farley 26 BO RoCa England Farm Servant RW UM
 
House 8 in Congo (Donaghmore, Tyrone):
Joseph Kerr 52 HD RoCa CoTyr Carpenter, Farmer RW UM
Mary Kerr 61 SI RoCa CoTyr RW UM
 
House 31 in Brook Street, South Side (Dungannon, Tyrone):
William Kerr 42 HD CofE CoTyr Messenger RW MA
Fanny Kerr 38 WI CofE CoTyr RO MA
[Married 10 years]
 
House 11 in Irish Street (West Side) (Dungannon, Tyrone):
Mary Kerr 34 HD RoCa Belfast Shop Keeper RW UM
Lizzie Kerr 32 SI RoCa Dungannon Shop Keeper RW UM
Ann Kerr 78 AU RoCa Dungannon NR UM
Berty Kerr 3 NE RoCa CoWic UM
Joseph Kerr 1 NE RoCa CoWic UM
 
House 7 in Tullyleek (Donaghmore, Tyrone):
Charles Loy 43 HD RoCa CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Mary Loy 57 WI RoCa CoTyr RW MA
[Married 18 years]
Margret Kerr 53 SL RoCa CoTyr RW WI
Maggie Mary Lyden6 VI RoCa CoTyr Scholar NR UM
 
House 8 in Drummond (Moy, Tyrone):
James Kerr 42 HD SoFr CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Mary Kerr 33 WI SoFr CoTyr RW MA
[Married 8 years, children born 5, children living 5]
Albert William Kerr 7 SO SoFr CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Sarah Margretta Kerr 6 DA SoFr CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Robert James Kerr 5 SO SoFr CoTyr Scholar NR UM
Cecil Kerr 3 SO SoFr CoTyr Scholar NR UM
Mary Elizabeth Kerr 1 DA SoFr CoTyr NR UM
 
House 10 in Derrygortrevy (Derrygortrevy, Tyrone):
William Henry Kerr 33 HD CofE CoTyr Farmer NR MA
Mary Kerr 35 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 7 years, children born 1, children living 1]
Robert J Kerr 3 SO CofE CoTyr NR UM
 
House 4 in William Street (South Side) (Dungannon, Tyrone):
John Kerr 52 HD RoCa CoTyr Spirit Merchant RW MA
Bridget Kerr 60 WI RoCa CoTyr RW MA
[Married 23 years, children born 2, children living 2]
Lizzie Kerr 22 DA RoCa CoTyr RW UM
Maggie Quinn 32 SE RoCa CoTyr Domestic Servant RW UM
 
House 4 in Boland (Benburb, Tyrone):
James A Kerr 41 HD CofE CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Annie Kerr 41 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 17 years, children born 4, children living 4]
Hannagh Kerr 14 DA CofE CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Maggie Kerr 11 DA CofE CoTyr Scholar RW UM
James Kerr 7 SO CofE CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Joseph Kerr 4 SO CofE CoTyr UM
 
House 6 in Dunseark (Benburb, Tyrone):
David Kerr 38 HD Bapt CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Annie Kerr 25 WI Bapt CoTyr RW MA
[Married 6 years, children born 4, children living 4]
Mary Elizabeth Kerr 5 DA Bapt CoTyr NR UM
James Robert Kerr 2 SO Bapt CoTyr NR UM
Maud Ethel Kerr DA Bapt CoTyr NR UM
Doreen Jane Kerr DA Bapt CoTyr NR UM
 
House 19 in Edenacrannon (Castlecaulfield, Tyrone):
Alexander Kerr 38 HD CofE CoTyr Yard Maid RW WI
 
House 33 in Scotch Street (Dungannon, Tyrone):
John Bryers49 HD Pres CoTyr Auctioner and Rate Collector RW MA
Elizabeth Bryers 34 WI Pres CoTyr RW MA
[Married 2 years, children born 1, children living 1]
John Ritchie Bryers SO Pres CoTyr NR
Margaret Adams27 SL Pres CoTyr Typist RW UM
Annie Kerr 25 SE RoCa CoTyr Servant RW UM
 
House 1 in Drummond (Moy, Tyrone):
Martha J Kerr 58 HD SoFr CoTyr Farmer RW WI
Joseph John Kerr 26 SO SoFr CoTyr Farmer's Son RW UM
David Kerr 21 SO SoFr CoTyr Farmer's Son RW UM
 
House 9 in Drummond (Moy, Tyrone):
William Kerr 48 HD SoFr CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Sarah Jane Kerr 53 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 22 years, children born 5, children living 5]
Thomas James Kerr 20 SO CofE CoTyr Farmer RW UM
Hilda Kerr 17 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
Mary Helen Kerr 15 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
William Joseph Kerr 7 SO CofE CoTyr Scholar NR UM
 
House 27 in Drummond (Moy, Tyrone):
Madoline Dixson 41 HD SoFr CoTyr Farmer RW MA
[Married 4 years, children born 1, children living 1]
Lillie Kerr 9 DA SoFr CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Joseph Thomas Kerr 6 SO SoFr CoTyr Scholar RO UM
Joy Dixson 3 DA SoFr CoTyr NR
 
House 8 in Drummond (Moy, Tyrone):
James Kerr 42 HD SoFr CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Mary Kerr 33 WI SoFr CoTyr RW MA
[Married 8 years, children born 5, children living 5]
Albert William Kerr 7 SO SoFr CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Sarah Margretta Kerr 6 DA SoFr CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Robert James Kerr 5 SO SoFr CoTyr Scholar NR UM
Cecil Kerr 3 SO SoFr CoTyr Scholar NR UM
Mary Elizabeth Kerr 1 DA SoFr CoTyr NR UM
 
House 29 in Drummond (Moy, Tyrone):
Thomas Kerr 69 HD SoFr CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Susan Kerr 74 WI SoFr CoTyr MA
[Married 41 years, children born 6, children living 5]
John Kerr 36 SO SoFr CoTyr Farmer's Son UM
Jonathan Kerr 34 SO SoFr CoTyr Farmer's Son UM
 
House 8 in Crubinagh (Benburb, Tyrone):
Joseph Kerr 72 HD CofE CoTyr Taylor NR MA
Sarah Kerr 69 WI CofE CoTyr NR MA
[Married 30 years, children born 3, children living 2]
Maggie Kerr 20 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
David Kerr 4 SO CofE CoTyr NR UM
 
House 1 in Drumnastrade (Benburb, Tyrone):
David Kerr 88 HD CofE CoTyr Farmer RW MA
[Married 53 years, children born 5, children living 5]
James R Kerr 51 SO CofE CoTyr Farmer RW UM
Mary Jane Kerr 47 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
Thomas J Kerr 45 SO CofE CoTyr Farmer RW UM
Joseph Mc Corry 18 SE RoCa CoTyr Farm Servant RW UM
 
House 5 in Drumnastrade (Benburb, Tyrone):
William Kerr 62 HD CofE CoTyr Farmer RW MA
Jane Kerr 56 WI CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 32 years, children born 5, children living 4]
Martha Kerr 31 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
George E Kerr 30 SO CofE CoTyr Farmer's Son RW UM
Mary J Kerr 22 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
Liza Kerr 16 DA CofE CoTyr RW UM
 
House 8 in Drumnastrade (Benburb, Tyrone):
Jonathan Kerr 71 HD SoFr CoTyr Farmer RW WI
Joseph Kerr 36 SO CoTyr Farmer's Son RW MA
Isabella Kerr 34 DL CoTyr Farmer's Son RW MA
[Married 3 years, children born 1, children living 1]
Alexander Kerr 29 SO CoTyr RW UM
Liza Jane Kerr 2 GD CoTyr UM
 
House 8 in Gorestown (Moy, Tyrone):
John Wylie 68 HD CofE CoTyr Farmer RW UM
Thomas Wylie 66 BR CofE CoTyr Farmer RW UM
Eliza Kerr 35 NE CofE CoTyr House Keeper RW UM
George Marshall 42 NE CofE CoTyr Labourer RW UM
David Jackson 31 SE CofE CoTyr Servant RW UM
 
House 44 in Benburb Town (Benburb, Tyrone):
Joseph Kerr 37 HD RoCa CoTyr Beetler NR MA
Elizabeth Kerr 34 WI RoCa CoTyr RW MA
[Married 15 years, children born 7, children living 7]
Frances Kerr 15 SO RoCa CoTyr Linen Weaver RW UM
John Kerr 11 SO RoCa CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Joseph Kerr 8 SO RoCa CoTyr Scholar RW UM
Charles Kerr 7 SO RoCa CoTyr NR UM
Thomas Kerr 4 SO RoCa CoTyr NR UM
Patrick Kerr 2 SO RoCa CoTyr NR UM
Sarah Ann Kerr 1 DA RoCa CoTyr NR UM
 
House 6 in Mullycarnan (Benburb, Tyrone):
Hannah Kerr 60 HD CofE CoTyr RW WI
Joseph Kerr 27 SO CofE CoTyr Farmers Son RW MA
Isabella Kerr 26 DL CofE CoTyr RW MA
[Married 1 years, children born 1, children living 1]
Minnie Kerr GD CofE CoTyr UM
 

U.S. IMMIGRATION RECORDS

The US Immigration Records include the following:

CURRENT FAMILIES

The 1992 telephone directory includes several Kerrs living in the ancestral region of Drumnastrade:

  1. Brian Kerr, 36 Dunseark Road, Dungannon
  2. Cecil Kerr, Drumnastrade, Dungannon 22190
  3. J. Kerr, 23 Mullybrannon Road, Dungannon 25969
  4. K. Kerr, 16 Mullybrannon Road, Dungannon 22452
  5. Preston Kerr, 40 Eglish Road, Drumgormal, Dungannon 23968
  6. R. Kerr, 41 Drumnastrade, Dungannon 25765

Last updated 9/9/99.


Christopher E. Brennen