Robert B. KERR

Robert B. KERR

Male 1856 - 1934  (78 years)

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  • Name Robert B. KERR  [1, 2, 3
    Birth 16 Mar 1856  Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  living at 3350 Irving Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., Ill Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Occupation 1900  [4
    Grocer 
    Census 1910  Living in Hightland Twp., Clayton County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Fact 1910  Robert is listed as widowed Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Occupation 1910  [5
    Farmer 
    Death 5 Oct 1934  [6
    Burial Illyria Cemetery, Wadena, Fayette Co., Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Notes 
    • Elgin Advocate
      May 14, 181
      p. 5

      "At the residence of the bride's parents, four miles northwest of Elgin, on Thursday, May 5, 1881, by the Rev. C.K. Colver, a former paster of the Elgin Baptist Church, now of Chicago, Mr. Robert Kerr, of Chicago and Miss Jennie Padelford, daughter of J. R. and P. Padelford.
      There was present some fify guests to witness the very impressive and instructive ceremony, after which a bountiful repast was served to which all ample justice. Mr. Kerr is a young man of good business habits and christian character. They will reside in Chicago, where he is engaged in business."
    Person ID I33058  Main Tree
    Last Modified 25 Mar 2018 

    Father James KERR 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Elizabeth BINNIE 
    Relationship Birth 
    Family ID F05793  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jennie Prudence PADELFORD,   b. 03 May 1860, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jan 1909 (Age 48 years) 
    Marriage 05 May 1881  Bride's Parents Home - Elgin, Ill Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7
    Pastor Rev. C.K. Colver Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth L. KERR,   b. Aug 1892, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1910 (Age > 19 years)  [Natural]
     2. Prudence KERR,   b. Oct 1884, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1900 (Age > 17 years)  [Natural]
     3. Lillian M. KERR,   b. Oct 1897, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1910 (Age > 14 years)  [Natural]
    Family ID F05590  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 16 Mar 1856 - Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 05 May 1881 - Bride's Parents Home - Elgin, Ill Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - Living in Hightland Twp., Clayton County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Headstones
    Robert B. Kerr Headstone
    Robert B. Kerr Headstone
    Robert B Kerr is the husband of Jennie Padelford. He is buried in the Illyria Cemetery in Wadena, Fayette Co., Iowa.

    Created by: Find them graves
    Photo Added by: Terry Boomer Morse

  • Sources 
    1. [S02868] Old Elgin Tales, dated April 29, 1970 by Hazel Belle Perry.

    2. [S02202] Elgin Advocate, May 14, 1881 p. 5.

    3. [S02465] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.

    4. [S00820] 1900 Census Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    5. [S01069] 1910 Census Highland Twp., Clayton County, Iowa.

    6. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.

    7. [S02206] Elgin Evening Advocate.