George Begley Kerr

According to The Franklin Story by Kathleen White, [2] George Kerr, Robert’s oldest brother, was the first white resident of that area. He persuaded his brothers to follow:

“In 1873 he came from Teeswater, Ontario and took up a homestead north of Franklin. George’s brothers John, Robert and James were early settlers too. They had a sawmill and lumber business, built large homes on their land, and also the store and hall in Franklin.”

1876

Kerr George homesteaded SW20-15-16

Later followed by brothers John, James, Robert & Tom

Husband's Name

George Begley KERR (AFN:17B0-XHG)  Pedigree  

Born:  13 Aug 1856  Place:  Goderich, , Ontario   

Died:  1939  Place:  Vancouver, B.c., Canada   

Married:  4 Apr 1888  Place:     

Father:  Robert KERR (AFN:17B0-XF2)  Family  

Mother:  Eliza BEGLEY (AFN:17B0-XG8)   

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Wife's Name

Margaret Ellen REILLY (AFN:17B0-X46)  Pedigree  

Born:  Abt. 1867  Place:  Wingham, Huron County, Ontario   

Died:  1936  Place:  Vancouver, B.c., Canada   

Married:  4 Apr 1888  Place:     

Father:  Robert REILLY (AFN:17B0-DGH)  Family  

Mother:  Mary WILSON (AFN:17B0-8C6)