We strive to produce a genealogy program that is both intuitive for hobbyists and. Family safe content on this scottish border clan and information on nba great and chicago bulls broadcast legend johnny red kerr. Clan kerr tartan plaid 100% wool necktie made in scotland euc. The origins of the clan kerr and their place in history scottish clan minibook. As time goes on, i hope to add family tree history to this webpage as well as pictures if i can find any.
Unique or rare clan badges are custom made at the same price. The raid of the kerrs is now available as a cd read by bob lawson, curator at ferniehirst castle if you are interested in a copy email bob for details email bob for details. The great clan kerr is well remembered in scotland as one of the most loyal but warlike clans of the turbulent border territories. As curator for lord ralph kerr at ferniehirst castle i am frequently asked by members of the kerr clan if i can suggest sites near jedburgh associated with the kerrs. The term corriefisted or lefthanded is said to derive from this.
Legend suggests that the roman antonine wall, which forged the divide between roman britannia and the unconquered highlands, was broken by graeme sic. This was about 27% of all the recorded kerrs in the usa. Dates from 1721 and was designed b architect william adam, although the building was remodelled by william playfair in the nineteenth century. Now is the time to start creating a unique, global community for the kerr clan and to become one of its first members. Shop top fashion brands fashion scarves at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. See more ideas about family history, scotland and scotland castles. The kerr family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Learn more about the kerr clan history and the heritage of. Kerr family information scotweb information centre.
Canadian family history resources surrey libraries. We offer a selection of kerr tartan and kerr clan products. The kerr clan motto is sero sed serio late but in earnest and the clan crest is a sun. The kerrs appear in the scottish borders in the 14th century, the name originating from normandy with the arrival in scotland of two brothers, ralph and john. See more ideas about scotland, family history and scotland castles. The owners of this beautifully restored stronghold are pleased to be able to offer the castles grand hall as the perfect venue for dinners and other functions. History origins of the clan the early history of the grahams of scotland remains complex. The origins of the clan kerr and their place in history scottish clan minibook on. During the middle ages it was one of the prominent border reiver clans along the presentday angloscottish border. Buy family historian 6 genealogy and family tree software at amazon uk. There are basically two types of family history software available. The blazon of the heraldic crest is given, and the heraldic motto with its translation into english. Origins of the kerrs the great clan kerr is well remembered in scotland as one of the most loyal but warlike clans of the turbulent border territories. My kerr family ancestors in scotland, including angus, fife, the lothians.
First of the name in border history was john kerr, hunter at soonhope near peebles, who emerges towards the end of the 12th century. Ferniehirst castle home of the kerrs, castles scotland, uk. Irishgathering the kerr clan coat of arms family crest. Welcome to the kerr family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Family historian 6 genealogy and family tree software. John kerr of the forest of selkirk acquired altonburn in 58, and the second andrew of that place had a crown charter of the lands and barony of cessford in 1467. Lord lothians remarks at the glasgow highland games, 2014. Another 85 words 6 lines of text covering the years 1260, 1779, 1849, and 1866 are included under the topic early kerr history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible.
Kerr was the 31st most frequent surname at the general register office in 1995. You can see how kerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. Clan kerr shared a photo a massive castellated mansion. This is a brief and simple outline of my own personal family history in scotland. Twelve years later this office was taken by a kerr of cessford, another sir andrew. The expression kerrhanded and coryfisted pertain to the heritage of left handedness within the. Clan history clan kerr of the united states and north. The kerr family association of north america kfana was formed in 1977. As a member of the kerr family, i take great pride in its history. The ability to create your own, unique family profile within the clan. Right now, your free membership of the kerr clan gives you access to.
It stems from the old norse, kjrr, meaning march dweller, and came to scotland from normandy, the french settlement of the norse. The name is of ancient origin, stemming back to the norse settlement of normandy where the kerrs were an important family. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. Ferniehirst castle, seat of the clan kerr, lies two miles south of jedburgh in the picturesque scottish borders. Mar 11, 2020 the kerr clan board is a showcase of products available with the kerr clan crest or featuring the kerr. Buy lambswool scottish clan scarf kerr modern tartan.
Clan tartans clan kerr of the united states and north. The clan is entitled to a border plaid that makes their standing in the borders distinctive. The kerrs were one of the great riding clans of the scottish borders, and their name is rendered in various forms, including kerr, ker, carr and carre. You might want to mine records and family trees on genealogy websites, and share your family history online. Its large stone fireplaces, iron candelabra and family portraits set the. View the kerr clan crest, motto, history and family heritage in scotland. All known clan badges are produced in sterling silver. Kerr clan crest, sero sed serio motto, family history. This ring carries the clan kerr crest of a shining sun and the bold kerr clan motto reads sero sed serio meaning in latin late but in earnest. My family follows caleb carr, who traveled over to plymouth after the mayflower and settled as in newport ri and become the governor of ri in 1690s. Ferniehirst castle, affectionately known as scotlands frontier fortress, is possibly the bestpreserved of a distinctive group of highlyprestigious mansions erected by wealthy border lairds during the closing decades of the 16th century. It is an ancient seat of the clan kerr, and after a period of institutional use it was restored for residential use by peter kerr, 12th marquess of lothian.
The kerrs are said to be of norman and thus scandinavian descent from two brothers, ralph and robert, who settled in roxburgh in the scottish borders in the 14th century. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the kerr surname. But there is little in history to support the legend the story is likely to have derived from the gaelic caerr meaning left. This smooth sided mans family crest ring is made with identical detail to the large clan kerr wall crest. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our kerr research.
Kerr clan jewelry and kerr crest jewelry including kerr crest rings, kerr signet rings, pendants, bracelets, cufflinks, in sterling silver and gold. Kerr clan information on this scottish border family and. The kerr shepherds plaid was d esigned for the chief of clan kerr, the marquess of lothian kcvo of ferniehurst castle, jedburgh scotland. There is a legend that the kerrs were frequently lefthanded and even constructed the spiral staircases in their castles so that they could take advantage over righthanded swordsmen. Family history software genealogical society of victoria.
Kerr tartan 8 yard scottish highland mens traditional kilt sewn pleats. Another kerr family was established in lothian and the first earl of lothian was created in 1606. Derivatives of kerr ker, carr,car etc the name has changed over the years in some cases due to family feuds or the need to fit in with other parts of british society and to form distance from. Andrew kerr of cessford aquired a charter to the barony of old roxburgh in 1451, becoming warden of the marches six years later. Clan kerr kr listen is a scottish clan whose origins lie in the scottish borders. In 1840 there were 187 kerr families living in pennsylvania. Ancestral history of valentine and hannah barr kerr of western pennsylvania. In the past, the most robust option for these tasks. Ferniehirst castle sometimes spelled ferniehurst is an lshaped construction on the east bank of the jed water, about a mile and a half south of jedburgh, in the scottish borders area of scotland, and in the former county of roxburghshire. The following is a list of scottish clans with and without chiefs the crest badges used by members of scottish clans are based upon armorial bearings recorded by the lord lyon king of arms in the public register of all arms and bearings in scotland.
Kerr clan crest, sero sed serio motto, family history, kerr clan gifts. See more ideas about castle, scottish castles and scotland castles. It stems from the old norse, kjrr, meaning marsh dweller, and came to scotland from normandy, the french settlement of the norse. View from our range of kilts, trousers, accessories, tartan cloth by the metre. During the middle ages, it was one of the prominent border reiver clans along the presentday angloscottish border and played an important role in the history of the border country of scotland. The most kerr families were found in the usa in 1880. The clan child language analysis program is a crossplatform program designed by brian macwhinney and written by leonid spektor for the purpose of creating and analyzing transcripts in the child language exchange system database. There are indeed a number of sites to put you in touch with your roots and invoke a real feeling of the history of your important and powerful family here in. Each year, kfana has a family tent at the grandfather mountain highland games where our annual meeting is held. Published family histories fife family history society. Family crest rings kerr ring family crest rings for. The history of this family is replete with revenge, bloodshed, and family honor. Kerr clan tattoos the kerrs were one of the great riding clans of the scottish borders, and their name is rendered in various forms, including kerr, ker, carr and carre.
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