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Clan Kerr (/ k ɜːr / ⓘ) is a Scottish clan whose origins lie in the Scottish Borders. During the Middle Ages, it was one of the prominent border reiver clans along the present-day Anglo-Scottish border and played an important role in the history of the Border country of Scotland.
The great Clan Kerr Is well remembered in Scotland as one of the most loyal but warlike Clans of the turbulent Border territories. The name is of ancient origin, stemming back to the Norse settlement of Normandy where the Kerrs were an important family.
Clan Kerr/Carr of North America, is an all inclusive organization open to all Septs of the name living in the United States and Canada, and encourages a leadership role for all who wish to participate in Clan activities across the country.
The Clan website celebrates the genealogy and heritage of those who reside in North America with the surname Carr, Karr, Car, Ker, Kier and other variants and septs of the Scottish name Kerr.
The official site of Clan Kerr, edited by Bob Lawson, Curator at Ferniehirst Castle, the seat of this powerful Border. riding family since the 15th century. A Welcome to clankerr.co.uk from your Curator Mr Bob Lawson. Throughout the year we welcome members of the Kerr kinship to Ferniehirst Castle from all over the world to the very roots of ...
He was killed on Edinburgh High Street in a feud with Clan Kerr in 1552. His great-grandson was Sir Walter Scott, 1st Lord Scott of Buccleuch, the "Bold Buccleuch" (1565–1611), a border reiver famed for his role in the rescue of Kinmont Willie Armstrong.
Any Kerr or sept of Kerr seeking historical information about Kerrs in the United States are also referred to the extensive library of excellent Kerr documents, histories and books maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) headquarters located just west of the White House in Washington D.C.
