KERR REUNIONS - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

#1 -- A big family reunion of the Kerr family was held last Sunday at the home of A.J. Kerr in town. 18 children and grandchildren were present. Every one brought well filled baskets and enjoyed a very pleasant day. This reunion was an event in honor of Prof. Robt. F. Kerr, of Brookings, South Dakota, who stopped on his way to Greencastle to celebrate his 25th anniversary of his graduating class in DePauw University to visit with his aged father. He left for Greencastle Monday; from there he started for his home Wednesday. Those present were: Prof. Robt F. Kerr; Miss Sue Kerr; W.M. Bennett and family; JD Thomas and family; Leonard Hayes and wife; Mills Bratton and wife; Mrs. D.E. Storms and children - kbz

#2 -- this is likely about 1910

A large family reunion was that held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kerr on Tuesday of this week and at which all their 9 children except Jesse who though expected did not arrive from South Dakota and all the grandchildren were present. They all brought with them too well filled baskets and a sumptious big feast was spread at which all the family were able to partake. Lingering long in pleasant conversation and among happy reminiscences of days gone by. Besides the aged parents, children and grandchildren present there were also Mr. and Mrs. Luther Meredith. The children and grandchildren were:

Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kerr

Mr. and Mrs. John Rust

Mrs. Ed Storms

Miss Sue Kerr

Miss Lizzie Kerr

Prof. Robert S. Kerr

Mr. Frank Bennett

Miss Florence Bennett

Miss Grace Thomas

Miss Edna Thomas

Master Fred Kerr

Master Mort Rust

Master Eddie Bennett

Master Storms

Little Miss Elsie Bennett

Little Miss Storms

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