About William Kerr
Lived 1836 – 1906 (aged 70). William Kerr was a Canadian politician and lawyer.
William Kerr (February 27, 1836 – November 22, 1906) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He represented Northumberland West in the House of Commons of Canada from 1874 to 1878 as a Liberal member and served in the Senate of Canada from 1899 to 1906.
Life He was born in Ameliasburg, Upper Canada in 1836,
He married Myra Jane Field, the sister of MPPs John C. and Corelli C. Field. His daughter, Edith Kerr Macdonald (1870–1957), was the first woman to hold a municipal office in Cobourg.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Kerr?
Canadian politician (1836–1906)
When was William Kerr born?
William Kerr was born on 27 February 1836.
When did William Kerr die?
William Kerr died on 22 November 1906.
What was William Kerr's occupation?
William Kerr was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was William Kerr?
William Kerr was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Kerr (Canadian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Kerr. https://biography.guide/william-kerr-politician-1836/
MLA: "William Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-kerr-politician-1836/.
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