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Thank you so much. Archibald Kerr was a Joiner or Wright possibly with his own business which may show in a Glasgow street or postal directory in the 1800 to 1808 period. He died 24th Feb 1808 in ?Glasgow? which I hope may be recorded in the Newspaper of around that time. Say up to a week or two after the event.
I'm in your hands as to what you may find and am most grateful for anything you may find.

Is there anyone who visits the Mitchell Library who could try to find some info for me. I'm told that the Mitchell has extensive records perhaps anyone who uses them might like to comment.

Many thanks

After many months of searching and with the superb help from other Rootschat members my task has grown by a factor of 10. Archibald Kerr died in 1808 and settlement of his claim against Campbell Ruthven and Lindsay was not until much later. Records show that an Archibald Kerr and his brother John operated substantial businesses in Greenock and Newfoundland. Again after much legal jiggery pokery and doubtful dealings a new co of Kerr and Co sprung up. Are they the same Archibald and John as mine and was it Robert Kerr, John's son who became a sugar dealer owner of the Glebe Refinery in Ker St. Kerr & Co in Newfoundland became a substantial ship owner even with their own house flag. Can anyone help me identify who Archibald and John were.
My Archibald born around 1762, John 1770 and Robert 1819. The key is in the parents. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

Thanks it can be tricky as in this case the Wright refers to his occupation not last name. Wrights or joiners as they were also known were in demand back in the 1700's.

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