KERR FAMILY CHRONICLES
© Christopher Earls Brennen
Datafile 1A. Kerr Records
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
- The 1666 Hearth Money Rolls for the Barony of Dungannon include Robert Kerr in the townland of Cratley, parish of Ballyclog. Cratley is two miles north of Stewartstown.
- Old age pension records for Dungannon include a claim from Sarah Anne Kerr, aged 70, of Knocknarney, parish of Carnteel, whose father was Graham Reid and whose mother was Margaret (White). The date on this record, 1851, seems very incorrect.
- British Archives record that a Samuel Kerr served in the Royal Irish Constabulary in Kenmare, County Kerry in the 1870s and 1880s. He was a laborer from County Tyrone and enlisted on Aug.1, 1865, at the age of 18 (thus he was born in 1847). He left Kerry in 1882.
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
- In 1739 the County Down courts sentenced Thomas Kerr to be transported.
- At the 1739 Summer Assizes, the County Down courts sentenced Patrick Kerr, a felon, to be transported.
- Arthur Kerr of County Tyrone, a laborer born in 1774, was tried in 1818 and sentenced to 7 years deportation. He was transported to New South Wales in "Minerva I" in 1819.
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:
- In 1794, Laughlin Kerr is included in a list of cesspayers.
- In 1804 churchwarden John Ryan's parish accounts for 1804 mention payment to Edward Ker for lime.
- In 1819, Rodger Kerr was appointed a parish constable.
- In 1820, the child Bridget Kerr was a ward of the parish and placed with Patrick Fox by the parish committee. For this service Patrick Fox was paid 1 pound, 2 shillings and 9 pence in 1821. Biddy Ker is still with Patrick Fox in June 1822 and is included in a 1823 list of parish children. However in 1823 the vestry ordered Biddy Ker removed from the custody of Patrick Fox and placed with Thomas Goodwin of Benburb.
RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF DONAGHMORE
- A strange story is recorded in the register of the parish of Donaghmore in the year 1800. It seems that a George Kerr received permission to examine the church registry on Friday, Jan.10, 1800. The next day it was discovered that a page had been torn out of the registry and affidavits to this effect are inscribed in the church registry. It is furthermore alleged that the missing page contained the record of the marriage of George Kerr to Margaret Beatty on Dec.29, 1762. Their tone suggests that George refused to accept responsibilty for the missing page. What censure George received is not recorded.
- Robert James Kerr aged 17 of the Parish of Donaghmore was confirmed on Sep.20, 1873.
RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF CLONOE
- Herbert Cecil Kerr (1899-1989) of Oakvale, Dungannon, is buried in the graveyard of St.Michael's, Clonoe.
RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF ARBOE
- Elizabeth and William Kerr of Killycolpy and the Parish of Arboe were confirmed on Aug.5, 1840.
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) 28/1/25 22.10.0 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) 65/3/23 45.10.0 2.0.0 (4B) 3/1/18 2.10.0 Thomas Kerr House + garden (5) 11/0/30 9.0.0 1.0.0 James Kerr, jnr. House + garden (6) 14/1/23 11.5.0 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) 18/0/10 12.0.0 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) 10/1/20 8.5.0 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) 12/3/32 10.5.0 1.5.0 John Kerr (Nancy) Hs.,off.+ land (14) 16/1/0 10.10.0 1.0.0 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 13/2/15 10.10.0 1.10.0 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) 20/3/20 2.10.0 0.10.0 Edward Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (21a) 18/3/25 4.5.0 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) 12/3/35 10.5.0 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) 11/0/25 6.0.0 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) 23/3/35 15.10.0 2.0.0 Parish of Derryloran, Townland of Cluntydoon, from Earl of Castlestuart: Patrick Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (9) 13/0/10 3.10.0 0.15.0 James Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (12) 10/0/35 3.10.0 0.15.0 Terence Kerr Hs.,off.+ land (13) 10/1/35 3.15.0 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
- 1843-4 Ulster Directory, Dungannon:
- Benjamin Kerr, linen manufacturer, finisher and dyer, Bleaching and Dye Works, Parkmount.
- 1846 Slater's Directory, Dungannon:
- Kerr and Sinnaman, dyers, Parkmount, finishers of brown and black hollands.
- John Kerr, flax merchant, Tullyaran.
- 1852 Ulster Directory, Dungannon:
- John Kerr, flax merchant, Tullyaran.
- Kerr and Sinnaman, linen merchants, Parkmount.
- 1856 Slater's Directory, Dungannon:
- Kerr Brothers, 14 and 15 Church Street, grocers, haberdashers, linen and woollen drapers.
- 1863-4 Ulster Directory:
- Dungannon: John Kerr, flax merchant, Tullyaran.
- Dungannon: Bernard Kerr, doll and china warehouse, Irish Street.
- Moy: John Kerr, grocery and tin warehouse, Charlemont.
- 1870 Ulster Directory, Dungannon:
- John Kerr, flax merchant, Tullyaran.
- 1877 Ulster Directory, Dungannon:
- No Kerrs listed.
- 1880 Ulster Directory:
- Dungannon: No Kerrs listed.
- Moy: Wm. Kerr, auctioneer, valuator, undertaker, and cranemaster.
- 1884 and 1890 Ulster Directories, Dungannon:
- No Kerrs listed.
- 1895 Ulster Directory, Dungannon:
- D. Kerr, shoemaker, Irish Street.
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 WI CofE NR 44 Housekeeper MA CoTyr Mary E. Kerr DA CofE RW 13 Scholar UM CoTyr Margaret Kerr DA CofE RW 9 Scholar UM CoTyr [Owned by James Bruce, esq.] Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: David Kerr HD CofE RW 78 Farmer WI CoTyr James R. Kerr SO CofE RW 35 Farmer's son UM CoTyr Mary J. Kerr DA CofE RW 30 Farmer's dau. UM CoTyr Thomas J. Kerr SO CofE RW 28 Farmer's son UM CoTyr David Kerr SO CofE RW 23 Farmer's son UM CoTyr Catherine Kelly SE RoCa RW 20 Dom.servant UM CoTyr Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: William Kerr HD CofE RW 50 Farmer MA CoTyr Jane Kerr WI CofE RW 46 Farmer's wife MA CoTyr Martha Kerr DA CofE RW 21 Farmer's dau. UM CoTyr George Kerr SO CofE RW 19 Farmer's son UM CoTyr Mary Kerr DA CofE RW 14 Scholar UM CoTyr Annie Kerr DA CofE RW 11 Scholar UM CoTyr Elizabeth Kerr DA CofE RW 8 Scholar UM CoTyr Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: Mary J. Kerr HD CofE RW 45 Farmer UM CoTyr Townland of Drumnastrade, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: Jonathan Kerr HD SofF RW 61 Farmer WI CoTyr Joseph Kerr SO SofF RW 28 Labourer UM CoTyr Alexander Kerr SO SofF RW 24 Labourer UM CoTyr Mary Kerr DA SofF RW 22 Housekeeper UM CoTyr Townland of Mullycarnan, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: James A. Kerr HD CofE RW 36 Farmer MA CoTyr Annie Kerr WI CofE RW 33 Farmer's wife MA CoTyr Hanna Kerr DA CofE RW 4 Scholar UM CoTyr Maggie Kerr DA CofE RW 4m Scholar UM CoTyr Hanna Kerr ML CofE RW 50 Ret.farmer WI CoTyr Townland of Lisnacroy, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: Joseph Kerr HD RoCa RW 30 Farm lab. MA CoTyr Lizzie Kerr WI RoCa RW 24 Housekeeper MA New York Frank Kerr SO RoCa NR 4 - UM CoTyr John Kerr SO RoCa NR 5m - UM CoTyr James Macklin BO RoCa NR 60 Farm servant UM CoTyr Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: Joseph Kerr HD CofE RW 48 Farmer MA CoTyr ? Kerr WI CofE RW 31 Housekeeper MA CoTyr May Kerr DA CofE RO 5 Scholar UM CoTyr Mabel Kerr DA CofE RO 4 Scholar UM CoTyr Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: Martha Kerr HD SofF RW 45 Housekeeper WI CoTyr Jonathan Kerr SO SofF RW 22 Farmer UM CoTyr Joseph Kerr SO SofF RW 20 Farmer UM CoTyr James Kerr SO SofF RW 18 Shopboy UM CoTyr David Kerr SO SofF RW 10 Scholar UM CoTyr Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: Thomas Kerr HD SofF RW 58 Farmer MA CoTyr Susan Kerr WI SofF RW 63 Housekeeper MA CoTyr John Kerr SO SofF RW 27 Farmer UM CoTyr Jonathan Kerr SO SofF RW 25 Farmer UM CoTyr Eliza F. Smith BO SofF RW 53 - WI CoTyr Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: William Kerr HD CofE RW 39 Farmer MA CoTyr Sarah Jane Kerr WI CofE RW 43 Nat.Sch.teacher MA CoTyr Jane Kerr DA CofE RW 11 Scholar UM CoTyr Thomas James Kerr SO CofE RW 10 Scholar UM CoTyr Hilda Kerr DA CofE RW 7 Scholar UM CoTyr Mary Helen Kerr DA CofE RO 5 Scholar UM CoTyr Alexander McNickle SE CofE NR 30 Farm servant UM CoTyr Townland of Drummond, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: James Kerr HD SofF RW 30 Farmer UM CoTyr John Hamill SE RoCa RW 23 Farm lab. UM CoTyr Eliza Monaghan SE RoCa NR 68 Housekeeper WI CoFer Townland of Kilnacart, parish of Clonfeacle, County Tyrone: Mary Kerr HD CofE RW 54 - WI CoTyr Maggie Kerr DA CofE RW 19 - UM CoTyr Thomas Kerr SO CofE RW 17 Grocer's asst. UM CoTyr Albert Kerr SO CofE RW 15 Grocer's asst. UM CoTyr Isabella Kerr DA CofE RW 13 Scholar UM CoTyr Josephine Kerr DA CofE RW 11 Scholar UM CoTyr Townland of Drumcoo, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone: James Kerr HD CofE RW 42 Cemetary caretaker MA CoTyr Minnie Kerr WI CofE RW 40 - MA CoTyr William James Kerr SO CofE RW 22 Carpenter UM CoTyr Jennie Kerr DA CofE RW 21 - UM CoTyr David Kerr SO CofE RW 19 Solicitor's clerk UM CoTyr Thomas Kerr SO CofE RW 18 Linen fact.clerk UM CoTyr John Kerr SO CofE RW 16 Linen fact.clerk UM CoTyr Edith Kerr DA CofE RW 14 Scholar UM CoTyr Frederick Kerr SO CofE RW 13 Scholar UM CoTyr Gertrude Kerr DA CofE RW 11 Scholar UM CoTyr Walter Earnest K. SO CofE RW 9 Scholar UM CoTyr Rachel Constance K. DA CofE NR 3 Scholar UM CoTyr Herbert Cecil K. SO CofE NR 1 Scholar UM CoTyr Townland of Coolhill, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone: Denis Kerr HD RoCa NR 53 Labourer MA CoTyr Mary Kerr WI RoCa NR 47 - MA CoTyr Patrick Kerr SO RoCa RW 28 Labourer UM CoTyr Annie Kerr DA RoCa RW 26 Housemaid UM CoTyr John Kerr SO RoCa RW 24 Labourer UM CoTyr Lizzie Kerr DA RoCa RW 22 Dressmaker UM CoTyr Townland of Congo, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone: Joseph Kerr HD RoCa RW 40 Carpenter UM CoTyr Mary Kerr SI RoCa RW 50 - UM CoTyr Mary Fitzpatrick VI RoCa RO 60 Nurse, servant WI CoTyr Townland of Rossbeg, parish of Drumglass, County Tyrone: John Kerr HD RoCa NR 58 Farmer UM CoTyr James Kerr BR RoCa RW 56 Farmer's br. UM CoTyr Mary Kerr SI RoCa NR 30 Housekeeper UM CoTyr Townland of Eskeragh, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: Patrick Kerr HD RoCa RW 48 Farmer MA CoTyr Anne Kerr WI RoCa RW 44 - MA CoTyr Mary Kerr DA RoCa RW 15 Farmer's dau. UM CoTyr Annie Kerr DA RoCa RW 14 Monitress UM CoTyr John Kerr SO RoCa NR 12 Dumb UM CoTyr Lizzie Kerr DA RoCa RW 8 Scholar UM CoTyr Townland of Eskeragh, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: James Kerr HD RoCa RW 37 Farmer UM CoTyr Daniel Kerr BR RoCa RW 35 Farmer UM CoTyr Peter Kerr BR RoCa RW 31 Farmer UM CoTyr In the home of Francis Skiffington: Francis Kerr SE RoCa RW 40 Farm servant UM CoTyr Townland of Edenacrannon, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: Alexander Kerr HD CofE RW 30 Labourer MA CoTyr Mary A. Kerr WI CofE RW 28 - MA CoTyr Townland of Terrenew, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: John Kerr HD CofE NR 66 Farmer MA CoTyr Eliza Kerr WI CofE RW 60 - MA CoTyr Thomas Kerr SO CofE RW 19 Farmer's son UM CoTyr Alex Kerr SO CofE RW 16 Farmer's son UM CoTyr Townland of Terrenew, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: William Kerr HD CofE RW 37 Labourer MA CoTyr Margaret Kerr WI CofE RW 22 - MA CoTyr Thomas J. Kerr SO CofE RO 11 Scholar UM CoTyr Margaret Kerr DA CofE NR 10m - UM CoTyr Village of Castlecaulfield, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: James Andrew Kerr HD CofE RW 38 Tailor MA CoTyr Lydia Kerr WI CofE RW 40 - MA CoMon Elizabeth Florence K. DA CofE RW 16 Tailor's mach. UM CoTyr Edith Caroline K. DA CofE RW 14 Scholar UM CoTyr Rowland T.A. Kerr SO CofE RW 12 Scholar UM CoTyr John Joseph Kerr SO CofE RW 11 Scholar UM CoTyr Robert Kerr SO CofE RW 9 Scholar UM CoTyr Thomasine Kathleen K. DA CofE RO 6 Scholar UM CoTyr Charles Kerr SO CofE NR 4 Scholar UM CoTyr William Kerr BR CofE RW 20 Tailor UM CoTyr David Kerr BR CofE RW 17 Tailor UM CoTyr Townland of Creevagh Lower, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: Rose Kerr HD RoCa RO 65 Farmer's widow WI CoTyr Thomas Kerr SO RoCa RO 23 Farmer UM CoTyr Townland of Garvagh, parish of Donaghmore, County Tyrone: John Kerr HD RoCa NR 40 Agri.lab. MA CoTyr Rose Kerr WI RoCa RW 58 - MA CoTyr Townland of Dreemore, parish of Killyman, County Tyrone: William Kerr HD RoCa RW 52 Farmer MA CoTyr Anne Kerr WI RoCa RW 43 - MA CoTyr Felix Kerr SO RoCa RW 14 Farmer's son UM CoTyr
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.
Name Age Pos. Relig. B-place Occupation Lit. Marr. House 55 in Drumcoo (Rural, Part of) (Derrygortrevy, Tyrone): James Kerr 51 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 Haddon 50 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 Haughey 60 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 HD Info. Belfast Farmer: Tobacco, Stationary RW 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 DA IR Belfast Scholars RW Edith Kathleen Wood Kerr 10 DA IR Belfast Scholars RW Marjory Ethel Wood Kerr 7 DA IR CoAnt Scholars RW Thos Chas Alex Wood Kerr 5 SO IR CoAnt Scholars NR Walter Douglas Wood Kerr 3 SO IR 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 Lyden 6 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 Bryers 49 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 Adams 27 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:
- Mary Kerr, 17-year-old single servant from Dungannon whose father was William Kerr of Drummond, Dungannon, arrived in New York on Mar.18, 1913, aboard the ``Caledonia'' from Londonderry. She was bound for her sister Jane McMillan of 5420 Regent Street, West Philadelphia.
CURRENT FAMILIES
The 1992 telephone directory includes several Kerrs living in the ancestral region of Drumnastrade:
- Brian Kerr, 36 Dunseark Road, Dungannon
- Cecil Kerr, Drumnastrade, Dungannon 22190
- J. Kerr, 23 Mullybrannon Road, Dungannon 25969
- K. Kerr, 16 Mullybrannon Road, Dungannon 22452
- Preston Kerr, 40 Eglish Road, Drumgormal, Dungannon 23968
- R. Kerr, 41 Drumnastrade, Dungannon 25765
Christopher E. Brennen