Matthew KERR/CARR
SAR Patriot #:
P-257745
The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: PA
Qualifying Service: Private
DAR #: A019622
Birth: abt 1734 / County Londonderry / Northern Ireland
Death: 16 Jun 1791 Kerr Island / Washington / OH
Qualifying Service Description:
Pvt - Captain Robert Wilkins' Company, LCol. Josiah Harmen's 6th PA Regt., 1777 - 1778
Additional References:
- PA Archives, 2nd Series, Vol 10, pg 581 - Mathew Carr , Pvt
- Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Rev. Buried in OH, Vol 1, pg 207
- NARA, M881, Comp. Service Recs of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Rev War, Roll 820
- DAR Patriot Index - Millennium Ed., pg 454
Spouse: Margaret Work
Children: Hamilton; George; Jane;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-04 | TX | 22986 | Jamie Hastings Kerr Jr. (167966) | George | ||
| 2007-09-24 | IL | 29412 | Patrick Ryan O'Leary (170028) | George | ||
| 2007-09-24 | IL | 29448 | James Carroll Otto Jr. (170116) | George | ||
| 2007-09-24 | IL | 29449 | Charles Hastings Otto (170048) | George | ||
| 2007-10-02 | MO | 29693 | Jamie Stewart Martin (170201) | George | ||
| 2007-10-02 | MO | 29694 | Christopher Neil Martin (170202) | George | ||
| 2007-10-02 | MO | 29695 | Nicholas Paul Martin (170203) | George |
Burial:
Location:
Marietta / Washington / OH / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
Marker Type:
SAR bronze marker
SAR Grave Dedication Date:
Comments:
- Photo used with permission of Michael B. Gunn, 185230, Cincinnati Chapter, OHSSAR
- Large granite memorial monument by the DAR. In front is a grouping of SAR stake markers mounted in concrete, including Matthew Kerr.
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
- Cemetery is located at the corner of 5th and Scammel Sts, Marietta, OH
- Parking is on the street surrounding the cemetery
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Additional guidelines around the Biography writeup can be found here:
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