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Richard William Kerr

Richard William Kerr

Male 1915 - 1977  (62 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard William Kerr was born on 19 Oct 1915 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA (son of Richard Kerr and Christina Kidd); died on 26 Nov 1977 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; was cremated on 28 Nov 1977 in Riverside Crematory, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F48B8C359A5742C6A32904037769F5C8A964
    • Occupation: 8 Apr 1940; sheet metal worker
    • Occupation: 1951; engineer draughtsman
    • Residence: 1951, 2409 Inglewood Place, South Bend; Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1956; engineer draughtsman
    • Residence: 1956, 2409 Inglewood Court, South Bend; Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1957; draughtsman
    • Residence: 1957, 2409 Inglewood Court, South Bend; Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1958; draughtsman
    • Residence: 1958, 2409 Inglewood Court, South Bend; Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1959; draughtsman
    • Residence: 1959, 2409 Inglewood Court, South Bend; Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
    • Occupation: 1960; draughtsman
    • Residence: 1960, 2409 Inglewood Court, South Bend; Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
    • Residence: 26 Nov 1977, 2119 Riverside Drive, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA

    Notes:

    Name Richard William Kerr
    Birth 19 Oct 1915 - Michigan
    Death 26 Nov 1977 - South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Age: 62
    Gender Male
    Race White Marital Status
    Married Spouse Alice M Kerr
    Father Richard Kerr
    Mother Christine Kidd


    Buried:
    Memorail Stone in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA Plot Fairlawn

    Richard married Alice Martha Spoolstra on 30 Dec 1940 in Cook, Illinois, USA. Alice (daughter of Martin John Spoolstra and Sophia H Ebbens) was born on 3 Dec 1920 in 21 West Mardatte, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 13 Feb 2001 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; was buried in 2001 in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name Richard W Kerr
    Spouse Alice M Spoolstra
    Marriage 30 12 1940 - Cook, Illinois, United States

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Richard Kerr was born on 12 Aug 1946; died on 16 Aug 1946.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Kerr was born on 2 Jun 1890 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of William Kerr and Jane); died in 1955 in Dade, Florida, Miami, USA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 53501FDF72E2481496F99705B534213BC186
    • Immigration: 24 Apr 1910, New York, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 5 Jun 1917; plasterer
    • Residence: 5 Jun 1917, 1460 St Clair, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    • Occupation: 24 Jan 1920; plasterer
    • Residence: 24 Jan 1920, 1472 St Clair, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    • Occupation: 14 Aug 1922; plasterer
    • Residence: 14 Aug 1922, 5850 St Clair Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1930; plasterer
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1930, 6920 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Occupation: 8 Apr 1940; plasterer
    • Residence: 8 Apr 1940, S Vernon Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 27 Apr 1942, 10229 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

    Notes:

    Name Richard Kerr
    Spouse Christina
    Birth 2 Jun 1890 - Hamilton, Scotland
    Naturalization 26 Apr 1927 - Miami


    Immigration:
    Departed onboard the Columbia from Glasgow

    Richard married Christina Kidd on 31 Dec 1914 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Christina (daughter of William Kidd and Jane Aitken) was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 19 Apr 1990 in Broward, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Christina Kidd was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland (daughter of William Kidd and Jane Aitken); died on 19 Apr 1990 in Broward, Florida, United States.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: FC1D9A00B9934E03928A5C7464DC42D49241
    • Residence: 1901, 188 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Immigration: 19 Apr 1910, New York, New York, USA
    • Residence: 21 Nov 1928, 6920 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1930; tailoress

    Notes:

    Name Christine Kidd Mother Janie Kidd Father William Kidd Sibling Agnes Kidd Birth 1894 - Scotland Residence 1910 - Chicago Ward 8, Cook, Illinois

    Name Christine Kerr
    Spouse Richard Kerr
    Children Richard
    Birth 1896 - Scotland
    Arrival 1910
    Residence 1920 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Christina Kerr
    Birth 7 Mar 1894 - Scotland
    Naturalisation 21 Nov 1928
    Arrival 1910
    Residence Illinois

    Name Christina Kerr
    Spouse Richard Kerr
    Children Richard Kerr
    Birth 1895 - Scotland
    Arrival 1910
    Residence 1930 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Name Christie Kerr
    Spouse Richard Kerr
    Birth 1894 - Scotland
    Residence 1940 Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Christine Kerr
    Birth 7 Mar 1894
    Death 19 Apr 1990 - Broward, Florida, United States

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name Christina Kidd
    Spouse Richard Kerr
    Birth 1894
    Marriage 31 Dec 1914 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois

    Children:
    1. 1. Richard William Kerr was born on 19 Oct 1915 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; died on 26 Nov 1977 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; was cremated on 28 Nov 1977 in Riverside Crematory, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA.
    2. Jean Aitken Kerr was born on 4 Apr 1918 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA; died on 15 Nov 1998 in Dade, Florida, Miami, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Kerr and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E624253007AF41BF8DB7756DE64382573D10
    • Occupation: 5 Apr 1891; mason
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1891, 11a Beckford Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 31 Mar 1901; stone mason
    • Residence: 31 Mar 1901, 11 Beckford Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    William married Jane. Jane and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jane and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: CB30801837324610B35E11D2584CFDDBC281

    Children:
    1. 2. Richard Kerr was born on 2 Jun 1890 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died in 1955 in Dade, Florida, Miami, USA.

  3. 6.  William Kidd was born on 4 Nov 1869 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of Walter Kidd and Agnes Taylor); died on 4 Oct 1949 in Cook, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2710624B7444421E9A62DB80626626B4F563
    • Residence: 1881, 82 Camnethan Street, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, Camnethan Street, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891; boiler maker
    • Residence: 1891, 5 Union St, Dalziel, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 17 Jul 1891; Boilermaker
    • Occupation: 5 May 1892; boilermaker
    • Occupation: 5 May 1900; blacksmith
    • Occupation: 1901; Bridgework Angle Smith
    • Residence: 1901, 188 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 13 Jan 1903; blacksmith
    • Residence: 13 Jan 1903, 150 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 17 Oct 1904; blacksmith
    • Occupation: 21 Oct 1906; blacksmith
    • Occupation: 15 Mar 1909; blacksmith, journeyman
    • Occupation: 25 Apr 1910; blacksmith, car shops
    • Residence: 25 Apr 1910, 10336 Avenue M, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Occupation: 8 Apr 1930; blacksmith, railroad company
    • Residence: 8 Apr 1930, 7119 Michigan Avenue, Cook, Illinois, USA
    • Residence: 1949, 10229 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

    Notes:

    William probably emigrated, on board the Pretoria, to Illinois, USA, in Dec 1909. His wife and all their children following 4 months later, in Apr, 1910, on-board the Furnessia

    William Kidd Birth 1870 - Motherwell, Scotland Departure Glasgow, Scotland Arrival 13 Jan 1910 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA Residence Scotland
    William Kidd Spouse Janie Kidd Children Agnes Kidd Birth 1870 - Scotland Arrival 1910 Residence 1910 - Chicago Ward 8, Cook, Illinois
    1930 the widower William and three of his children, William, Beatrice and Sarah are listed at the address in Cook County, MI

    William married Jane Aitken on 17 Jul 1891 in Avon St, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Jane (daughter of William Aitken and Agnes Adamson) was born on 14 Dec 1868 in Carmnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 14 Dec 1927 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 17 Dec 1927 in Oakwood Cemetery Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Jane Aitken was born on 14 Dec 1868 in Carmnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (daughter of William Aitken and Agnes Adamson); died on 14 Dec 1927 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 17 Dec 1927 in Oakwood Cemetery Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 65631A1C7253478CA47ED4D6E05C4F867300
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1871, 72 Camnethan Street, Cambisnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 3 Apr 1881, Camnethan Street, Cambisnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 17 Jul 1891; Domestic Servant
    • Residence: 17 Jul 1891, Main St, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, 188 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Emigration: 9 Apr 1910, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Immigration: 19 Apr 1910, New York, New York, USA

    Notes:

    William probably emigrated, on board the Pretoria, to Illinois, USA, in Dec 1909. His wife and all their children following 4 months later, in Apr, 1910, on-board the Furnessia

    Jane Aitken Kidd
    Spouse William Kidd
    Mother Agnes Adamson
    Father William Aitken
    Birth 14 Dec 1868 - Cambusnethan, Scotland
    Death 14 Dec 1927 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Residence Chicago, Cook, Illinois


    Emigration:
    Departed onboard the Furnessia for New York

    Immigration:
    Arrived onboard the Furnessia from Glasgow

    Children:
    1. Agnes Adamson Kidd was born on 5 May 1892 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 3 Apr 1973 in Safford, Graham, Arizona, USA; was buried in 1973 in Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, USA.
    2. 3. Christina Kidd was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 19 Apr 1990 in Broward, Florida, United States.
    3. Walter Kidd was born on 22 Sep 1896 in 81 Brandon Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 12 Apr 1973 in Lehigh Acres, Lee, Florida, USA; was buried in 1973 in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA.
    4. William Kidd was born on 13 Feb 1900 in 190 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 18 Oct 1980 in USA; was buried on 21 Oct 1980 in USA.
    5. David Aitken Kidd was born on 13 Jan 1903 in 150 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
    6. Alexander Taylor Kidd was born on 17 Oct 1904 in 206 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 11 Dec 1976 in Lee, Florida, USA; was buried in 1976 in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA.
    7. Jane Kidd was born on 21 Dec 1906 in 1 Edward Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 14 Oct 2000 in Cape Coral, Lee, Florida, USA.
    8. Beatrice Morrison Kidd was born on 15 Mar 1909 in 13 Adele Street, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
    9. UNKNOWN Kidd was born in 1910 in Scotland; and died.
    10. Sarah Shaw Kidd was born on 10 Jun 1911 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 27 Dec 1956 in Cook, Illinois, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Walter Kidd was born in 1832 in Mid Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (son of William Kidd and Margaret Finnie); died on 29 Jul 1903 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 6BD9306B81AE4C97871D66D7407D759094CE
    • Residence: 1851, Craigmailling, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1861; forrester
    • Residence: 1861, 123 Cambusnethan St, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881; sawyer
    • Residence: 1881, 82 Camnethan Street, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1882; Foundry Labourer
    • Occupation: 1891; night watchman
    • Residence: 1891, 5 Union St, Dalziel, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; night watchman
    • Residence: 1901, 14 Union Street, Dalziel, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 29 Jul 1903; Night Watchman

    Notes:

    The informant of the death of Agnes Taylor was her husband Walter Kidd.

    The informant of the death of Walter Kidd was his son, also Walter Kidd

    Walter married Agnes Taylor on 29 Jun 1855 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of William Taylor and Christina Lambie) was born on 12 Aug 1832 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 21 Feb 1882 in Merry St, Motherwell, Lanrkshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Agnes Taylor was born on 12 Aug 1832 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland (daughter of William Taylor and Christina Lambie); died on 21 Feb 1882 in Merry St, Motherwell, Lanrkshire, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 916B453B25774F7396CBC052E6D16C9A0AE8
    • Residence: 1841, Kabberton, Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, 123 Cambusnethan St, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, 82 Camnethan Street, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    The informant of the death of Agnes Taylor was her husband Walter Kidd.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: Walter Kidd
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 29 Jun 1855
    Marriage Place: Muiravonside,Stirling,Scotland
    Spouse: Agnes Taylor
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    Name: Agnes Taylor
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 29 Jun 1855
    Marriage Place: Muiravonside,Stirling,Scotland
    Spouse: Walter Kidd
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    Children:
    1. Walter Kidd was born on 12 Jan 1856 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 27 Feb 1933 in 3 Aribles Road, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
    2. William Kidd was born on 18 Jul 1858 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 28 Sep 1858 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was buried in Cambusnethan New Churchyard.
    3. Isabella Kidd was born on 26 Jun 1860 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
    4. Christina Kidd was born on 12 Aug 1861 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 5 Nov 1925 in 97 Hamilton Street, Motherwell, lanarkshire, Scotland.
    5. Ann Kidd was born on 24 Jul 1865 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.
    6. 6. William Kidd was born on 4 Nov 1869 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 4 Oct 1949 in Cook, Illinois, USA.

  3. 14.  William Aitken and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 6B9F7449FC804196A29C8A537E3390FE740C
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1871; coal miner
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1871, 72 Camnethan Street, Cambisnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 3 Apr 1881; coal miner
    • Residence: 3 Apr 1881, Camnethan Street, Cambisnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    William married Agnes Adamson. Agnes and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Agnes Adamson and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 20BEC53E34864691954AAF6991D5D8D98036
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1871, 72 Camnethan Street, Cambisnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Residence: 3 Apr 1881, Camnethan Street, Cambisnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Children:
    1. 7. Jane Aitken was born on 14 Dec 1868 in Carmnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 14 Dec 1927 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; was buried on 17 Dec 1927 in Oakwood Cemetery Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.