JAMES H. KERR, fourth son of John and Jane KERR, was born in Marion township, Butler county, on the farm where he now resides, January 12, 1836. He received a limited education in the common schools of his district, and has followed farming as an occupation since childhood. He has always resided on the old homestead, a portion of which he now owns and occupies. In July, 1863, he married Eliza J. VANDERLIN, a daughter of Stephen and Eliza (SEATON) VANDERLIN, of Venango township, Butler county. Eleven children have been the fruits of this union, viz.: Lodusky J., wife of Marion KOHLMEYER; Ida; Ella; Louisa; Stephen; Nannie; James; Maud; John A.; Samuel A., and Lottie. [p. 1314] Mr. KERR is one of the leading farmers of Marion township, is a Democrat, in politics, and has filled the offices of assessor and school director.
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