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John William Kerr

From Graces Guide
1937. Bio Note.

John William Kerr (1867-1945)

1867 Born

1901 John W Kerr 33, fire grate manufacturer, employer, lived in Edgbaston[1]

1939 Company Director, lived in Silverbirch Road, Erdington[2]

1945 Died in Erdington[3]


1937 Bio Note [4]

KERR, Councillor John William; b. 1867, at Abbotsley, Hunts. Educ.: Thame School. Mineral water manufacturer since 1902; president Birmingham and District M.W. Association since 1923; president National Union M. W. Associations, 1931-1934. Councillor for Aston Ward, 1922-1927, and Handsworth Ward since 1931; People's Warden, St. Germain's Church, Edgbaston, 1917-1924; m. Gertrude, d. of Councillor James Adie, 1902; three s., one d. Address: 1, Silverbirch Road, Erdington.


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Sources of Information

  1. 1901 census
  2. 1939 register
  3. National probate calendar
  4. 1937-8 Birmingham Year Book