James Kerr was born about 1850 in Ireland
Sarah Sproule was born about 1852 in Ireland to Isabella Brown ( - ) and Joseph Sproule, Farmer ( - ).
1868 On Friday, November 27, James Kerr and Sarah Sproule were married at the Roman Catholic Chapel of Carneorn [Ardstraw West] according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.46 in the Registrar's District of Castlederg in the Union of Castlederg in the County of Tyrone.
James was a Bachelor, of Full Age [21 or over], occupation Labourer and usual residence Meahy [Meaghy]. His father is recorded as James Kerr, Labourer.
Sarah was a Spinster, a Minor [under 21], occupation Servant and usual residence also Meahy. Her father is recorded as Joseph Sproule, Farmer.
The celebrant was Thomas Boyle and the witnesses were John Kerr and Sarah Holland.
Sarah signed, the others made their marks.
The marriage is noted in the Register of Marriages for Ardstraw West with Sarah's residence as Castlebane, celebrant R.B. McNamee and witnesses John Holland and Sarah Donaghey! The only things that match are the date and names of the bride and groom.
The townland of Meaghy (908 acres) is in the parish of Ardstraw in the Union of Strabane and Barony of Lower Strabane.
The townland of Castlebane (158 acres) is also in the parish of Ardstraw but in the Union of Castlederg and the Barony of Omagh West.James and Sarah had the following children (that I know of) —
John born about 1873 in Ireland, last sighting 1911. James born about 1875 in Ireland, last sighting 1911. William born about 1877 in Ireland, last sighting 1901. Mary born in 1878 in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, married Alexander Campbell in 1906
and emigrated to New Zealand after 1911.Patrick born in 1881 in Strabane, Co. Tyrone, married Elizabeth Colvin in 1909
and emigrated to Australia before 1911.Joseph born about 1883 in Ireland, last sighting 1911. George born about 1885 in Ireland, last sighting 1901. Sarah born about 1889 in Ireland, married (1) Joseph Farrell in 1911, (2) William Connor in 1915,
last sighting 1933.Thomas born about 1891 in Ireland, last sighting 1911. Bridget born about 1893 in Ireland, last sighting 1901. plus 1 deceased to tally with the 1911 census count.
1873 John was born in Ireland.
1875 James was born in Ireland.
1877 William was born in Ireland.
1878 Mary was born in Ireland.
1881 Patrick was born in Ireland.
1883 Joseph was born in Ireland.
1885 George was born in Ireland.
1889 Sarah was born in Ireland.
1891 Thomas was born in Ireland.
1893 Bridget was born in Ireland.
1901 March 31 The family were living at 1 Winton Terrace, [Main Street,] Shettleston in a house with 3 windowed rooms. 8 houses share this address, 3 unoccupied.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace James Kerr Head Mar 50 Retired Ireland 3 Sarah do. Wife mar 48 do. John do. Son S 28 Coal Miner Worker do. James do. Son S 26 Sand Quarryman do. do. William do. Son S 24 Ploughman do. do. Patrick do. Son S 20 Steel Works Labourer do. do. Joseph Kerr Son S 18 Sand Quarryman Worker Ireland George do. Son S 16 Rope Works Winch Man do. do. Sarah do. Daur 12 Scholar do. Thomas do. Son 10 do. do. Bridget do. Daur 8 do. do. William Campbell Boarder S 24 Coal Miner Worker do. James Kilgore Boarder S 23 Gas Stoker do. do. We are missing Mary (age 22).
1906 On Friday, June 22, Mary married Alexander Campbell at The Manse, Shettleston. [See below for further information.]
1909 On Tuesday, October 26, Patrick married Elizabeth Colvin at St. Paul's, Shettleston. [See below for further information.]
1911 On Friday, February 17, Sarah married Joseph Farrell at 85 Main Street, Baillieston. [See below for further information.]
1911 April 2 The family were living at 3 William [now Ardholm] Street, Shettleston in a house with 3 windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace James Kerr Head 72 Mar Retired Labourer Ireland 3 Sarrah [Sproule] Wife 68 Mar 42 - 11 - 9 do. James do. Son 35 S Coal Merchant Employer do. Joseph do. Son 28 S Platelayer - Railway Worker do. Thomas Kerr Son 20 S Coal Miner Worker Ireland John do. Lodger 34 S Lorryman do. do. We are missing John (age 38), William (36), George (26), and Bridget (18).
1914 James Kerr, Labourer, Married to Sarah Sproule, died at 6h0m p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at 50 Wellshot Road, Shettleston, Glasgow, age 75 years, of Gastro Enteritis, 10 days, as certified by J. Dunlop, MBChB. His parents are recorded as John Kerr, Labourer, and Sarah Kerr m.s. O'Neill, both deceased. His death was registered No.274 at Glasgow [Shettleston District] on September 14 by Sarah Farrell, Daughter, Present.
James Kerr (age 75) was buried on September 15 in St. Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth, cause of death Debility and a fee of 16/6d was paid. James is said to be the Husband of the owner of the lair, 2557, section 15W, with title number 6240. The grave was opened to a depth of 8ft, the first burial in this lair.
1915 On Monday, February 15, Sarah married William Connor at St. Mark's Chapel, Shettleston. [See below for further information.]
1933 Sarah Kerr, Widow of James Kerr, Farm Labourer, died at 2h40m p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 at St Joseph's House, Garngadhill, age 84 years, of Cerebral Haemorrhage as certified by W.J. Davil, LRCP, LRCS. Her parents are recorded as Joseph Sproule, Farmer & Isabella Sproule m.s. Brown, both deceased. Her death was registered No.359 at Glasgow [Garngadhill District] on the following day by S.Connor, Daughter, 82 Springfield Road, Glasgow.
Sarah Kerr (age 84) was buried with James on July 7 in St. Peter's Cemetery, Dalbeth, location of death St. Joseph's House, and a fee of £2-5/- was paid. Sarah is said to be the owner of the lair, 2557, section 15W, with title number 6240.
Patrick Kerr was born on Sunday, January 16, 1881 in Strabane, Co. Tyrone to Sarah Sproule (c1852 - 1933) and James Kerr, Labourer (c1850 - 1914). [See top for family background.]
Elizabeth Colvin was born on Saturday, December 22, 1883 at Lightburn, Shettleston to Margaret McGee (1840 - 1905) and Daniel Colvin, Salt Storeman (1837 - 1917). [See Section CL-6-1 for family background.]
1909 On Tuesday, October 26, Patrick Kerr and Elizabeth Colvin were married at St. Paul's, Shettleston after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.113 at Shettleston on the same day.
Elizabeth was a Spinster, gave her age as 24 [she was 25], no occupation recorded, usual residence Lightburn, Shettleston. Her parents are recorded as Daniel Colvin, Road Surfaceman and Margaret Colvin m.s. McGhee, deceased.
Patrick was a Bachelor, gave his age as 28, occupation Railway Signalman and usual residence as 3 William [now Ardholm] Street, Shettleston.
The celebrant was Daniel Colvin, RC Clergyman [and bride's brother] and the witnesses were James Kerr and Margaret Rogan. [This could be her 18 year old niece, daughter of Sarah and William Rogan or possibly William's 23 year old half-sister.]
Elizabeth and Patrick emigrated to New South Wales.
Patrick and Elizabeth had the following children (that I know of) —
Margaret Mary born on Aug 4, 1910 in NSW and died on Jul 4, 1974. James Joseph born on Feb 21, 1912 in NSW and died in 1986. John Daniel born in 1914 in NSW and died in 1915. Elizabeth Catherine born on Apr 14, 1916 in NSW and died in 1985. George Vincent born on Dec 23, 1917 in NSW and died in 1997. John Aloysius born on Aug 30, 1920 in NSW and died in 1924. Raymond Leo born on Jul 14, 1922 in Riverstone, NSW and died on Feb 29, 1988.
Alexander Campbell was born on Tuesday, August 24 1886 in Scotland to Christina Pow Kerr ( - ) and Thomas Campbell, Coal Miner ( - before 1906).
Mary Kerr was born on Friday, December 6 1878 in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Ireland to Sarah Sproule (c1852 - 1933) and James Kerr, Labourer (c1850 - 1914). [See top for family background.]
1906 On Friday, June 22, Alexander Campbell and Mary Kerr were married at The Manse, Shettleston after Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. The marriage was registered No.71 at Shettleston on the following day.
Alexander was a Bachelor, gave his age as 23 [he was 19 if his birth date is correct], occupation Coal Miner and usual residence 2 Park Lane, Tillicoultry [Clackmannanshire]. His parents are recorded as Thomas Campbell, Coal Miner (deceased) & Christina Pow Campbell m.s. Kerr.
Mary was a Spinster, gave her age as 25 [she was 27 if her birth date is correct], occupation Domestic Servant and usual residence 8 Cathkin Place, Shettleston. Her parents are recorded as James Kerr, Labourer & Sarah Kerr m.s. Sproul.
The officiating minister was Hector MacKinnon and the witnesses were Sarah Kerr and Hugh Campbell.
Alexander and Mary had the following children (that I know of) —
James born in 1909 in Paisley and died in Christchurch, NZ in 1993. George born in 1911 in Tillicoultry, last sighting 1911. Roderick born in 1914 in Tillicoultry and died in Christchurch, NZ in 2001. Alexandrina born in 1917 in Tillicoultry and died in Christchurch, NZ in 1999. which tallies with the 1911 census count.
1909 James Kerr Campbell was born at 10h30m a.m. on Sunday, April 4 at 18 Williamsburgh, Paisley to Mary Campbell m.s. Kerr and Alexander Campbell, Labourer who married on June 22, 1906 at Shettleston. His birth was registered No.728 at Paisley on April 16 by A. Campbell, Father.
1911 George Alexander Campbell was born at 11h30m p.m. on Friday, January 13 at 4 Mill Street, Tillicoultry to Mary Campbell m.s. Kerr and Alexander Campbell, Coalminer who married on June 22, 1906 at Shettleston, Glasgow. His birth was registered No.11 at Tillicoultry on January 30 by Alexr Campbell, Father, Present.
1911 April 2 The family were living at 4 Norton Place, Tillicoultry in a house with 1 windowed room.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Alex Campbell Head 26 Mar Coal Miner Clackmannan, Tillicoultry 1 Mary [Kerr] Wife 28 Mar 5 - 2 - 2 Newton Stewart James do. Son 2 Renfrew, Paisley George do. Son under 1 Clackmannan, Tillicoultry Alex and Mary had been married for 5 years and produced two children, both of whom were still living.
1914 Roderick Campbell was born at 5h50m p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at 4 Dixon Place, Tillicoultry to Mary Campbell m.s. Kerr and Alexander Campbell, Coal Miner who married on June 22, 1906 at Shettleston, Glasgow. His birth was registered No.66 at Tillicoultry on July 6 by Alexander Campbell, Father, Present.
1917 Alexandrena Kerr Campbell was born at 3h10m a.m. on Friday, January 26 at 4 Dixon Place, Tillicoultry to Mary Campbell m.s. Kerr and Alexander Campbell, Coalminer & Copl. [Corporal] 5014 M.F.G. who married on June 22, 1896 [sic] at Shettleston, Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.15 at Tillicoultry on February 13 by Mary Campbell, Mother.
At some point before 1937, the family emigrated to New Zealand.
1993 On Saturday, July 24, James Campbell died in Christchurch, NZ.
1999 On Monday, November 22, Alexandrina Campbell died in Christchurch, NZ.
2001 On Wednesday, September 26, Roderick Campbell died in Christchurch, NZ.
Sarah Kerr was born about 1889 in Ireland to Sarah Sproule (c1852 - 1933) and James Kerr, Labourer (c1850 - 1914). [See top for family background.]
Joseph Farrell was born on Tuesday, May 3 at Baillieston to Annie McLaren (c1867 - ) and William Farrell, Coal Miner (c1857 - ).
1887 On Friday, February 11, William Farrell and Annie McLaren were married at 127 Inkerman, Abbey Parish after Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. The marriage was registered No.63 at Paisley on February 12.
William was a Widower, gave his age as 30, occupation Coal Miner and usual residence Main Street, Baillieston. His parents are recorded as William Farrell, Coalpit Labourer and Sarah Farrell m.s. Stewart (deceased).
Annie was a Spinster, gave her age as 20, occupation Threadmill Worker and usual residence 127 Inkerman, Abbey Parish. Her parents are recorded as James McLaren, Railway Platelayer and Margaret McLaren m.s. Michael.
The officiating minister was William Law, Minister and the witnesses were Robert Young and Sarah McLaren.
1887 Joseph Farrell was born at 3h0m p.m. on Tuesday, May 3 at James Mack's Land, Baillieston to Annie Farrell m.s. McLaren and William Farrell, Coal Miner who married on February 11, 1887 at Paisley, Renfrewshire (try 573-63). His birth was registered No.114 at Baillieston on May 6 by William Farrell, Father, Present.
1888 Sarah Farrell was born at 4h0m a.m. on Thursday, December 6 at Mack's Land, Baillieston to Annie Farrell m.s. McLaren and William Farrell, Coal Miner who married on February 11, 1887 at Inkerman [Paisley, Renfrewshire]. Her birth was registered No.384 at Baillieston on December 13 by William Farrell, Father, Present.
1901 March 31 The family were living in Cappie's Land on Main Street, Baillieston in a house with 2 windowed rooms. 4 families share this address.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace William Farrell Head Mar 44 Coal Miner Worker Ireland 2 Annie [McLaren] Wife Mar 34 Renfrewshire, Paisley Joseph do. Son 13 Coal Miner Worker Lanarkshire, Old Monkland Sarah do. Daur 12 Scholar do., do. Maggie do. Daur 8 Scholar do., do. William do. Son 5 Scholar do., do. John S do. Son 3 do., do. William Connor was born about 1892 to Kate Halpin ( - ) and Daniel Connor, Shepherd ( - ).
1911 On Friday, February 17, Joseph Farrell and Sarah Kerr were married at 85 Main Street, Baillieston after Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. The marriage was registered No.23 at Baillieston on February 20.
Joseph was a Bachelor, age 23, occupation Coalminer and usual residence 85 Main Street, Baillieston. His parents are recorded as William John Farrell, Coalminer and Annie Farrell m.s. McLaren.
Sarah was a Spinster, age 22, no occupation recorded and usual residence Cathkin Place, Shettleston. Her parents are recorded as James Kerr, Coal Merchant and Sarah Kerr m.s. Sproule.
The officiating minister was Alexander Andrew, Minister of Baillieston and the witnesses were Joe Kerr [probably Sarah's brother] and Maggie Farrell [probably Joseph's sister].
1911 April 2 The family were living at 93a Main Street, Baillieston in a house with one windowed room.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Joseph do. Head 23 Mar Coal Miner (Hewer) Worker Old Monkland 1 Sarah [Kerr] Wife 23 Mar under 1 - 1 - 1 Ireland Wm J do. Son 2 mon Old Monkland, Lanarkshire Joseph and Sarah had been married for under one year and produced one child who was still living.
Nearby, Joseph's parents and some siblings were living at 85D Main Street (next door on the census return) in a house with 2 windowed rooms.
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Wm J Farrell Head 55 Mar Coal Miner (Drawer) Worker Ireland 2 Annie [McLaren] Wife 45 Mar 24 - 11 - 9 Paisley, Renfrewshire Sarah do. Daur 22 S Asst Teacher Worker Baillieston, Lanarkshire Wm do. Son 15 S Coal Pit (Drawer) do. do., do. John do. Son 13 do., do. Jane do. Daur 9 do., do. Annie do. Daur 3 do., do. ??Mary S do. 2 George do. Son 1 do., do. William and Annie had been married for 24 years and produced 11 children of whom 9 were still living.
1911 William John Farrell was born at 2h0m a.m. on Monday, February 20 at 93 Main Street, Baillieston to Sarah Farrell m.s. Kerr and Joseph Farrell, Coal Miner who married on February 17, 1911 in Old Monkland Western [District]. His birth was registered No.71 at Baillieston on March 9 by Joseph Farrell, Father.
1912 Joseph Farrell, Coal Miner, Married to Sarah Kerr, died at about 6h30m a.m. on Friday, October 18 on the Haulage Road, Calderbank Pit, Baillieston, Usual residence 17 Fotheringham Square, Baillieston, age 25 years, Not Certified. His parents are recorded as William John Farrell, Coalminer and Annie Farrell m.s. Mclaren. His death was registered No.135 at Baillieston on the same day by William John Farrell, Father, 85 Main Street, Baillieston.
There is further information in the Register of Corrected Entries for the Western District of Old Monkland in the County of Lanark, Vol.4, Page 32.
"The following report of result of precognition [Scots Law - preliminary examination of witnesses as to whether there is ground for prosecution] has been received touching the death of Joseph Farrell registered under No.135 in the Register Book of Deaths for the year 1912
Name, Sex & Age When & Where Died Cause of Death Joseph
Farrell
Miner
Married
Male
25 years18th October 1912
No.2 Pit, Calderbank
Colliery, usual
residence Crosshill
Square, BailliestonKilled by being
crushed by an
accidental fall
of stone:- per
Verdict of JuryCertified by Alex D. Lindsay, Proc Fiscal
Procurator Fiscal's Office
Airdrie 6 December 1912Baillieston
9th December 1912
D.D. Smith, Regr.
1915 On Monday, February 15, William Connor and Sarah Kerr or Farrell were married at St. Mark's Chapel, Shettleston, Glasgow after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.20 at Shettleston on February 17.
William was a Bachelor, gave his age as 23, occupation Labourer - Cleansing Department and usual residence 50 Wellshot Road, Shettleston, Glasgow. His parents are recorded as Daniel Connor, Shepherd and Kate Connor m.s. Halpin.
Sarah was a Widow, age 26, no occupation recorded and usual residence also 50 Wellshot Road, Shettleston, Glasgow. Her parents are recorded as James Kerr, Labourer (deceased) and Sarah Kerr m.s. Sproule.
The celebrant was Andrew Joseph O'Brien and the witnesses were Owen Fegan and Sarah Campbell.