Person Page - 1261

     Bettie was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George S. Powell and Sally E. Wise. Bettie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bettie Powell, age 4 in HH#1147 headed by George S. Powell, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Ella was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George S. Powell and Sally E. Wise. Ella was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ella Powell, age 2 in HH#1147 headed by George S. Powell, a 42 year old farmer..¹

     Kate was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kate Powell, age 3/12 in HH#1147 headed by George S. Powell, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Kate was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George S. Powell and Sally E. Wise.

     Fredrick was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John A. Mears and Eliza C. Powell. Fredrick was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fredrick Mears, age 1 in a household headed by John A. Mears, age 30..¹

     His common name was John. John was born on 2 November 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Frederick C.A. Kellam Jr. and Bettie B. Doughty. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Kellam, a 24 year old son in HH#363 headed by F.C.A. Kellam, a 64 year old physican..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Kellam, a 32 year old son and physican in HH#108 headed by Fred C.A. Kellam, age 74..³ John died on 14 June 1970 at age 79.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Dr. John Wise Kellam..²

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. John Ker Jr. and Maria Cecelia Willig. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at 5th Ward, Baltimore City, MD. She was shown as Mary Keer, age 1 and born in MD in HH#1114 headed by John Keer, a 27 year old physican born in VA..¹

     Charles was born circa 1851.¹ He was the son of Edward Ker and Caroline T. 'Carrie' Rutter. Charles was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Chas. Ker, age 9 in HH#802 headed by Cassander Baker, age 63. Listed just above him was Edw'd Ker, a 33 year old laborer, who was evidently his father..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1839.¹ She married James Ker Sr. circa 1858.¹ Rebecca was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca P. Ker, age 31 in a household headed by James Ker, a 33 year old insurance agent..¹ Rebecca was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Ker, a 41 year old wife and house keeper in HH#7 headed by James Ker, a 43 year old clerk..²

     Mary was born circa 1860.¹ She was the daughter of James Ker Sr. and Rebecca P. (-----). Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Ker, age 10 in a household headed by James Ker, a 33 year old insurance agent..¹

     James was born circa 1863.¹ He was the son of James Ker Sr. and Rebecca P. (-----). James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker Jr., age 7 in a household headed by James Ker, a 33 year old insurance agent..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Ker Jr., a 17 year old son and clerk in RR depot in HH#7 headed by James Ker, a 43 year old clerk..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Mecklenburg Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker Jr. the head of HH#23 in Charlotte Township, a 47 year old RR agent. Listed with him were an unnamed wife, age 49 (who gave brith to 3 children and 2 are living); Margaret Ker, a 16 year old daughter; Frances Ker, a 13 year old daughter; and a boarder..³

     Annie was born circa 1869.¹ She was the daughter of James Ker Sr. and Rebecca P. (-----). Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Annie B. Ker, age 1 in a household headed by James Ker, a 33 year old insurance agent..¹ Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Annie B. Ker, an 11 year old daughter in HH#7 headed by James Ker, a 43 year old clerk..²

     Margaret was born circa 1894.¹ She was the daughter of James Ker Jr.. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Mecklenburg Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ker, a 16 year old daughter of James Ker Jr., the head of HH#23, a 47 year old RR agent..¹

     Frances was born circa 1897.¹ She was the daughter of James Ker Jr.. Frances was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Mecklenburg Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Ker, a 13 year old daughter of James Ker Jr., the head of HH#23, a 47 year old RR agent..¹

     John was born circa 1860 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Herber Ker Sr. and Mary E. Kinney. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as John Ker, age 10 in HH#350 headed by Heber Ker, age 33..¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1880 at St. Louis, MO. He was shown as John C. Ker, a 19 year old cousin (of wife) in HH#2213 headed by W.A. Pratt, age 29 and his wife Rebecca K. Pratt, age 28. He was a clerk in store..² John was named in his father's obituary on 22 December 1905 at St. Louis, MO. He was shown as a son John C. Ker of St. Louis when his father died..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at St. Louis, MO. He was shown as John C. Ker, the head of HH#3146 on Olive Street in Ward 17. He was a 49 year old widowed proprietor of a dry goods store and living alone. He was born in VA as were both of his parents..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at St. Louis, MO. According to Ancestry.com's index, John C. Ker, age 59 and born in VA is on page 10A, E.D. 269, image 0307, but I get a download error..⁵

     Heber was born circa 1862 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Herber Ker Sr. and Mary E. Kinney. Heber was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Heber Ker, age 8 in HH#350 headed by Heber Ker, age 33..¹ Heber was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Herber Ker, an 18 year old son in HH#16 headed by Heber Ker, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master..² He married Isabella D. (-----) circa 1886.³ Heber was named in his father's obituary on 22 December 1905 at Pittsburgh, PA. He was shown as a son Heber Ker Jr. of Pittsburg, PA when his father died..⁴ Heber was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Alleghany Co, PA. He was shown as Heber Ker Jr. the head of HH#254 in Bellevue Borough, a 48 year old book keeper. Listed with him were the following Kers: Isabell D., a 46 year old wife (who gave birth to 8 children and 3 were living); Chesley S., a 23 year old son; Heber III, a 17 year old son; Isabella, a 7 year old daughter. Also listed were William D. Ball, a 14 year old nephew and Sophia Flovek, a 23 year old Polish servant..³ Heber was listed with his daughter in the census of in 1930 at Alleghany Co, PA. He was shown as Heber Ker Jr., a 68 year old father-in-law in HH#146 headed by Russell L. Pollock, a 29 year old clerk in iron and steel. Also listed was his daughter Isabel K. Pollock and his son Heber Ker 3rd. He was shown as a purchasing agent and his son was a mechanical engineer..⁵

     Severn was born circa 1864 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Herber Ker Sr. and Mary E. Kinney. Severn was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Sever Ker, age 6 in HH#350 headed by Heber Ker, age 33..¹ Severn was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Ker, a 16 year son in HH#16 headed by Heber Ker, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master..² He married Anna Gray circa 1891.³ Severn was named in his father's obituary on 22 December 1905 at Pittsburgh, PA. He was shown as a son S.P. Ker of Pittsburg, PA when his father died..⁴ Severn was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Youngstown, OH. He was shown as Severn P. Ker the head of HH#1660, a 65 year old President of Steel Workers. He owned his own residence which was valued at $50,000. He was married at the age of 27 and was born in VA, as were both of his parents. Listed with him were the following: his wife, Anna G. Ker, age 60, who was married at the age of 21 and was born in Tenn, as were both of her parents; his niece Mary B. Gray, age 38 and his private secretary and was born in Tenn, as were both of her parents; Bettie Gordor, a 21 year old servant, who was born in OH and both of her parents were born in Hungary; Julia Pasco, a 22 year old cook, who was born in PA and both of her parents were born in Hungary; and Frank Wainright, a 48 year old chauffeur, who was born in Tenn, as were both of his parents..³

     His common name was Richard. Richard was born circa 1866 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Herber Ker Sr. and Mary E. Kinney. Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Ker, age 4 in HH#350 headed by Heber Ker, age 33..¹ Richard was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Ker, a 13 year old son in HH#16 headed by Heber Ker, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master..² He married Jessie McN (-----) circa 1899.³ Richard was named in his father's obituary on 22 December 1905 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as a son R.S. Ker, Commonwealth's Attorney for Augusta Co, VA, when his father died..⁴ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Richard S. Ker, the head of HH#300, a 43 year old Lawyer (G.P.). Listed with him were the following Kers: Jessie McN, a 33 year old wife of 11 years (she had given birth to 4 children and 3 were living), she and both of her parents were born in NC; George NcN, a 9 year old son; Howard, a 7 year old son; and Charles D., a 4 year old son..³ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Richard S. Ker the head of HH#45, 53 year old lawyer (city court). Listed with him were Jessie MsR Ker, a 42 year old wife; Howard Ker, a 17 year old son; and Charlie D. Ker, a 14 year old son..⁵ Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Richard S. Ker the head of HH#314 on Berkeler St., a 63 year old judge, corporation court. Listed with him were Jessie McN Ker, a 53 year old wife and Charles D. Ker, a 24 year old son, whose occupation was shown as commercial traveler, advertizing..⁶

     Edward was born circa 1869 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Herber Ker Sr. and Mary E. Kinney. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, age 1 in HH#350 headed by Heber Ker, age 33..¹

     Sue was born circa 1851.¹ She married Herber Ker Sr. circa 1879.¹ Sue was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Sue Ker, a 29 year old wife, married for 1 year, in HH#16 headed by Heber Ker, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master..¹ Sue was named in her husband's obituary on 22 December 1905 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as as a surviving wife when her husband died..²

     Isabella was born circa 1864 at Virginia.¹ She married Heber Ker Jr. circa 1886.¹ Isabella was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Alleghany Co, PA. She was shown as Isabell D. Ker, a 46 year old wife in HH#254 headed by Heber Ker Jr., a 48 year old book keeper..¹

     Chesley was born circa 1887 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Heber Ker Jr. and Isabella D. (-----). Chesley was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Alleghany Co, PA. He was shown as Chesley S. Ker, a 23 year old son in HH#254 headed by Heber Ker Jr., a 48 year old book keeper..¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1915.² Chesley was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Philadelphia, PA. He was shown as Chealey Ker the head of HH#7 on West Ashmead Place South, in the Township of Germantown, County of Philadelphia, PA. He was a 32 year old salesman born in VA. Listed with him was his wife Elizabeth Ker, age 32, born in Mich..²

     Heber was born on 20 January 1893 at Virginia. According to WWI Draft records, Heber Ker was born 20 Jan 1893 in TN and registered for the draft in Alleghany, PA..¹ He was the son of Heber Ker Jr. and Isabella D. (-----). Heber was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Alleghany Co, PA. He was shown as Heber Ker III, a 17 year old son in HH#254 headed by Heber Ker Jr., a 48 year old book keeper..¹ Heber was listed with his sister in the census of in 1930 at Alleghany Co, PA. He was shown as Heber Ker 3rd, a 38 year old brother-in-law in HH#146 headed by Russell L. Pollock, a 29 year old clerk in iron and steel. Also listed was his sister Isabel K. Pollock and his father Heber Ker Jr., age 68. His father was shown as a purchasing agent and he was a mechanical engineer..²

     Isabella was born circa 1903 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Heber Ker Jr. and Isabella D. (-----). Isabella was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Alleghany Co, PA. She was shown as Isabella Ker, a 7 year old daughter in HH#254 headed by Heber Ker Jr., a 48 year old book keeper..¹ She married Russell L. Pollock Sr. circa 1927.² Isabella was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Alleghany Co, PA. She was shown as Isabel K. Pollock, a 28 year old wife in HH#146 headed by Russell L. Pollock, a 29 year old clerk in iron and steel. Her father Herber Ker and brother Herber Ker were also listed..²

     Russell was born circa 1901 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Isabella Ker circa 1927.¹ Russell was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Alleghany Co, PA. He was shown as Russell L. Pollock, the head of HH#146 in Bellevue Borough, age 29 born in PA and a clerk in iron & steel. Listed with him were Isabel K. Pollock, a 28 year old wife, born in PA; Russell L. Pollock Jr., an 8 month old son, born in PA; Heber Ker Jr., a 68 year old widowed father-in-law, born in VA; and Heber Ker 3rd, a 38 year old brother-in-law, born in Tenn..¹

     Russell was born circa 1929 at Alleghany Co, PA.¹ He was the son of Russell L. Pollock Sr. and Isabella Ker. Russell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1930 at Alleghany Co, PA. He was shown as Russell L. Pollock Jr., an 8 month old son in HH#146 headed by Russell L. Pollock, a 29 year old clerk in iron and steel..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1888 at Michigan.¹ She married Chesley S. Ker circa 1915.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Elizabeth Ker, a 32 year old wife, born in Mich. in HH#7 headed by Chealey Ker, a 32 year old salesman, born in VA..¹

     Jessie was born circa 1877 at North Carolina.¹ She married Judge Richard S. Ker circa 1899.¹ Jessie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Jessie McN Ker, a 33 year old wife of 11 years (she had given birth to 4 children and 3 were living), she and both of her parents were born in NC, in HH#300 headed by Richard S. Ker, a 43 year old lawyer..¹ Jessie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Jessie MsR Ker, a 42 year old wife in HH#45 headed by Richard S. Ker, a 53 year old lawyer..² Jessie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Jessie McN Ker, a 53 year old wife in HH#314 on Berkeler St., headed by Richard S. Ker, a 63 year old judge, corporation court..³

     George was born circa 1901 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Judge Richard S. Ker and Jessie McN (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as George NcN Ker, a 9 year old son in HH#300 headed by Richard S. Ker, a 43 year old lawyer..¹

     Howard was born circa 1903 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Judge Richard S. Ker and Jessie McN (-----). Howard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Howard Ker, a 7 year old son in HH#300 headed by Richard S. Ker, a 43 year old lawyer..¹ Howard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Howard Ker, a 17 year old son in HH#45 headed by Richard S. Ker, a 53 year old lawyer..²

     Charles was born circa 1906 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Judge Richard S. Ker and Jessie McN (-----). Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Charles D. Ker, a 4 year old son in HH#300 headed by Richard S. Ker, a 43 year old lawyer..¹ Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Charlie D. Ker, a 14 year old son in HH#45 headed by Richard S. Ker, a 53 year old lawyer..² Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1930 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Charles D. Ker, a 24 year old son whose occupation was shown as commercial traveler, advertizing, in HH#314 on Berkeler St., headed by Richard S. Ker, a 63 year old judge, corporation court..³