Tracing the Kerr Family Line

This blog is dedicated to tracing the genealogy of the Kerr (Karr) family line. The farthest I have been able to trace the line, thus far, is to Thomas Kerr and Ann Clarke. However, the information I have is on his son, Thomas. Other than Thomas and Ann being his parents, I have no other information.

The Kerr Hunting Tartan

The Kerr Hunting Tartan

The Kerr Tartan

The Kerr Tartan

The Kerr Family Crest

The Kerr Family Crest

Sunday, May 9, 2010

The Second Eldest Child of William and Margaret Karr: Gregory Peter

Tom McGrath, Jack Harnedy, and Greg - The Three Musketeers

Greg at Cable Lake, Michigan

Bill, Greg, and Peg


Young Greg


Gregory Peter was born 17 September 1950. The second child of William and Margaret. He also was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago.

Greg married Sandra Welsch in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Together that had 2 children: Allyson and Andrea.

Greg also attended St. Thomas More grammar school. It was a family affair. I'm not sure if the Karr's receiveda discount for all the kids they put through the school. Greg attended Leo High School like our father. However, it did not last long. He hit one of the Christian Brothers and was expelled. He transferred to St. Laurence. This is a little odd, though, as it was named after St. Laurence O'Toole and mom's maiden name is O'Toole.

Sandy went to Queen of Peace High School, which is across the parking lot of St. Laurence High School (or at least down the block). The schools had joint dances. Greg met Sandy through our sister, Peg.

After high school, Greg followed in his brother's footsteps and joined the Marines. We met in DaNang, Vietnam, I was stationed on the USS Coral Sea, while Greg was in DaNang. After his discharge from the Marines, Greg went and became a plumber's apprentice and eventually, a journeyman plumber.

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