David
KERR
Born
14 July 1750
,
Camden, Crown Colony of New Jersey
Died
3 May 1826
,
Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
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Born: 14 July 1750 in Camden, Crown Colony of New Jersey
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David had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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David married Cornelia CHAMBERLAIN 15 April 1785 in Old Homestead, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Cornelia CHAMBERLAIN was born 28 February 1766 in Camden, New Jersey, USA. Cornelia died 15 January 1844 in Richland, Ohio, USA. Cornelia was the child of Richard CHAMBERLAIN and Mary STOUT.
David KERR died 3 May 1826 in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Spouse & Children of David KERR
David KERR married 
Cornelia CHAMBERLAIN
Marriage date: 15 April 1785
Marriage place: Old Homestead, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Cornelia CHAMBERLAIN was the child of Richard CHAMBERLAIN and Mary STOUT
Cornelia CHAMBERLAINMarriage date: 15 April 1785
Marriage place: Old Homestead, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Cornelia CHAMBERLAIN was the child of Richard CHAMBERLAIN and Mary STOUT
Children of David KERR and Cornelia CHAMBERLAIN
Sarah Elizabeth KERRBorn: 28 February 1795, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 5 January 1861, Jefferson Co., Indiana, USA
Died: 5 January 1861, Jefferson Co., Indiana, USA
Married: Thomas Calhoun GLENDY
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Birth — 175014 July 1750
Camden, Crown Colony of New Jersey
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1785 Marriage / PartnerDavid KERR and Cornelia CHAMBERLAIN 15 April 1785, Old Homestead, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
He was 34 years old.
1795 Birth of ChildSarah Elizabeth KERR was born 28 February 1795, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
David was 44 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
Death — 18263 May 1826
Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
He died at the age of 75.
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Old Mill Creek Cemetery Hookstown Beaver County Pennsylvania, USA
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Last updated: 2/15/2022 1:07:09 PM
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New Jersey was named for the English Channel Island of Jersey in honor of Sir George Carteret (one of the two men to whom the land was originally given). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1687 - Crown Colony of New Jersey
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of New Jersey
December 18, 1787 - New Jersey becomes 3rd U.S. state
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