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The Marr family roots were in Irvine, but John Marr settled in Troon and raised his family all of whom prospered and seemed to marry into some of the most influential families in Victorian Britain, have a browse through the Marr family history.     

 

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Descendants of John Marr



1-John Marr [1], son of William Marr [127] and Jane Harris [137], was born about 1819 and died on 9 Jul 1874 in Welbeck Crescent, Troon, Ayrshire aged about 55. The cause of his death was Aortic aneurysm.

John married Amelia H Kerr [104] [MRIN: 1], daughter of Charles Kerr [160] and Amelia Milne [166], on 19 May 1840 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. Amelia was born in 1821 in Ayr, Ayr, Scotland and died on 5 Nov 1901 in Beltrees Cottage, Kilbrachan, Renfrew, Scotland aged 80. The cause of her death was Cerebral Softening. They had eight children: John, Amelia Milne, Mary Jane, Elizabeth Mone, Helen Underwood, William, Charles Kerr and Archibald Hugh Kerr.

2-John Marr [174] was born about 1841 in Troon and died on 8 Dec 1905 in Roseville, Irvine, Ayr, Scotland aged about 64.

John married Marion Brown [184] [MRIN: 51], daughter of James Brown [195] and Marion Robertson [206], on 26 Feb 1867 in Georgeville, Irvine, Ayr, Scotland. Marion was born about 1840 in Irvine. They had seven children: John, Marion Robertson Brown, Amelia Kerr, James Brown, Alexander Brown, Mary Louisa and Charles Kerr.

3-John Marr [225] was born on 24 Nov 1867 in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland.

3-Marion Robertson Brown Marr [226] was born on 15 Nov 1870 in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland.

3-Amelia Kerr Marr [223] was born on 5 Jun 1872 in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland.

3-James Brown Marr [229] was born in 1875 in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland.

James married Jessie McCulloch [216] [MRIN: 63] on 31 Aug 1900 in Windsor Hotel, Glasgow.

3-Alexander Brown Marr [227] was born on 24 May 1877 in Townhead, Irvine, Ayr, Scotland.

3-Mary Louisa Marr [228] was born in 1879 in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland.

Mary married Samuel Henry Taylor [215] [MRIN: 62], son of John Taylor [218], on 14 Mar 1913 in Christ Church, Cawnpore.

3-Charles Kerr Marr [280] was born on 6 Jul 1886 in Rosevilla, Irvine, Ayr and died on 11 Nov 1898 in Blair Lodge, Polmont, Striling aged 12. The cause of his death was Cerebra Spinal Meningitis.

2-Amelia Milne Marr [257] was born on 20 Oct 1844 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland.

Amelia married Robert Keay [276] [MRIN: 74], son of Robert Keay [243] and Ann Wilcox [244], on 8 Aug 1863 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. Robert was born about 1839 in St Peters, Herefordshire, England and died in 1904 in St Peters, Herefordshire, England aged about 65. They had eight children: Amelia Roberta, Margaret Harriet, Ada Mary, Helen Elizabeth, Edith C, Eveline, Robert William and Grace D.

3-Amelia Roberta Keay [125] was born in Sep 1864 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England and died on 27 Jul 1909 in Hereford, United Kingdom aged 44.

Amelia married Alfred Hatton [131] [MRIN: 39] in Dec 1884 in St Peter, Hereford, Herefordshire, England. Alfred was born in 1856 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England and died in 1933 in Florence Italy aged 77. They had three children: Brian, Aisa Marr and Marjorie.

4-Brian Hatton [129] was born in Sep 1887 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England and died on 23 Apr 1916 in Oghratina, Egypt Defending The Suez Canal Against The Turks aged 28.

Brian married Lydia May Bidmead [191] [MRIN: 42] in Nov 1914 in Newbury, Berkshire, England. Lydia died about 1984 in Illinois, USA. They had one daughter: Mary Amelia.

5-Mary Amelia Hatton [192] was born in 1915 in Hereford, Herefordshire, England and died in 1980 in Illinois, USA aged 65.

4-Aisa Marr Hatton [128] was born in 1893 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England and died in 1949 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England aged 56.

4-Marjorie Hatton [130] was born in 1895 in Hereford, Herefordshire, , England and died in 1981 in Hereford, Herefordshire, , England aged 86.

3-Margaret Harriet Keay [121] was born in 1866 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England.

3-Ada Mary Keay [124] was born in Sep 1867 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.

Ada married Henry Vevers [168] [MRIN: 38], son of William Vevers [201] and Elizabeth Unknown [202], in 1888 in Herefordshire, England. Henry was born in 1822 in Dormington Court, Herefordshire, England and died on 5 Apr 1901 in Hereford, Herefordshire, England aged 79. They had one son: Geoffrey Marr.

4-Geoffrey Marr Vevers [194] was born in Oct 1890 in Holmer, Herefordshire, England and died in 1970 aged 80.

Geoffrey married Unknown Andrews [196] [MRIN: 57] in 1914 in Paddington, London, England. They had one son: Henry Gwynne.

5-Henry Gwynne Vevers [180] was born on 13 Nov 1916 in Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland and died in Aug 1988 in West Oxfordshire aged 71.

Henry married someone. They had one son: Geoffrey William Gwynne.

6-Geoffrey William Gwynne Vevers [193] was born about 1950 in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, England.

3-Helen Elizabeth Keay [122] was born in 1868 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England.

Helen married Arthur Croom Johnson [140] [MRIN: 37] in 1888 in Hereford, Herefordshire, England. Arthur was born in 1853 in Wales.

3-Edith C Keay [123] was born in 1872 in Hereford St Peter, Herefordshire, England.

3-Eveline Keay [277] was born in 1873 in St Peters, Hereford, Herefordshire.

3-Robert William Keay [278] was born in 1875 in St Peters, Hereford, Herefordshire.

3-Grace D Keay [279] was born in 1884.

2-Mary Jane Marr [246] was born on 19 Jul 1846 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland.

Mary married James Murry Young [73] [MRIN: 25] on 25 Nov 1868 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. James was born about 1844 in Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland. They had two children: James M and William.

3-James M Young [82] was born on 27 Oct 1869 in Old Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland.

3-William Young [93] was born in 1872 in Troon, Ayr, Scotland.

2-Elizabeth Mone Marr [260] was born about 1849. Another name for Elizabeth was Bessie.

Elizabeth married William Mackinnon [261] [MRIN: 75], son of Andrew Mackinnon [189] and Agnes Macadam [190], on 28 Nov 1867 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland. William was born about 1838 in Barr, Ayr, Scotland. They had eight children: Amelia, William, Andrew, Bessie H M, John M, Gertrude V, Iney M and Winifred M.

3-Amelia Mackinnon [262] was born in 1870 in Partick, Glasgow, Scotland.

3-William Mackinnon [138] was born in 1872 in Govan, Lanarkshire.

3-Andrew Mackinnon [135] was born in 1874 in Glasgow.

3-Bessie H M Mackinnon [139] was born in 1875 in Glasgow.

3-John M Mackinnon [133] was born in 1877 in Govan, Lanarkshire.

3-Gertrude V Mackinnon [132] was born in 1880 in Govan, Lanarkshire.

3-Iney M Mackinnon [136] was born in 1882 in Govan, Lanarkshire.

3-Winifred M Mackinnon [134] was born in 1887 in Govan, Lanarkshire.

2-Helen Underwood Marr [235] was born on 24 Jan 1851 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland.

Helen married Alexander Brown Grant [2] [MRIN: 2], son of Peter Grant [144] and Marion Brown [153], on 16 Dec 1869 in Troon, Ayr, Scotland. Alexander was born in 1840 in Irvine, Ayr, Scotland and died on 2 Apr 1921 aged 81. They had five children: Alexander Brown, Pharie, John Marr, Marion Brown and Helen A.

3-Alexander Brown Grant [20] was born on 16 Feb 1871 in Dowanhill, Glasgow, Scotland and died in 1953 in Girvan, Ayr, Scotland aged 82.

Alexander married Agnes Brydon McKendrick [233] [MRIN: 11], daughter of John M'lean McKendrick [237] and Janet Turner [238], on 19 Feb 1901 in St Mathews, United Free Church, Glasgow. Agnes was born 23RD NOVEMBER 1870 in 25 Berkley Terrace, Glasgow. They had two children: Juanita Turner and Alexander Brown.

4-Juanita Turner Grant [234] was born on 12 Mar 1903 in The Manse, Garelochhead, Dumbarton.

4-Alexander Brown Grant [236] was born on 6 Dec 1908.

3-Pharie Grant [30] was born in 1873 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

3-John Marr Grant [40] was born in 1874 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland and died in 1951 in Hillhead, Lanark aged 77.

John married Helen Kelso [245] [MRIN: 18], daughter of James Kelso [247] and Williamma Simpson [248], on 9 Jun 1902 in Hillhead, Kelvinside, Glasgow, Scotland. Helen was born in 1875. They had one son: Ian A.

4-Ian A Grant [255] .

3-Marion Brown Grant [51] was born in 1877 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

3-Helen A Grant [62] was born in 1879 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland.

2-William Marr [250] was born in 1853 in Troon, Ayr, Scotland.

William married Maggie Cunningham [251] [MRIN: 72], daughter of John Cunningham [252] and Cathrine Easton [253], on 7 Nov 1877 in Portland Road, Kilmarnock, Scotland. Maggie was born on 30 May 1852 in Riccarton, Ayr, Scotland. They had two children: William and John Cunningham.

3-William Marr [254] was born on 24 Sep 1880 in North Hamilton Street, Kilmarnock, Scotland.

3-John Cunningham Marr [181] was born in 1878 in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Scotland. Another name for John was Jack.

2-Charles Kerr Marr [183] was born on 22 Oct 1855 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland and died on 15 Feb 1919 in 3 Claremont Terrace, Glasgow aged 63. The cause of his death was Acute suppurative general peritonitis.

Charles married Agnes Murray Kinghorn [10] [MRIN: 8], daughter of David Kinghorn [105] and Margaret Reid [116], on 25 Mar 1890 in 250, St Vincent Street, Glasgow. Agnes was born on 10 Dec 1861 in Govan, Lanark, Scotland and died on 2 Dec 1892 in 2 Sutherland Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow aged 30. The cause of her death was Phthisis Pulmonalis (TB) 18 months.

2-Archibald Hugh Kerr Marr [224] was born on 6 Sep 1858 in Dundonald, Ayr, Scotland.

Archibald married Jessie Macleod [230] [MRIN: 66], daughter of Harlod Macleod [231] and Christina Nicholson [232], on 18 Oct 1878 in 94 South Portland Street, Glasgow. Jessie was born in 1858 and died in 1880 in Partick, Glasgow aged 22.

Archibald next married Mary Ellen Cox [281] [MRIN: 67], daughter of Benj Cox [283] and Helen Cox [284], in 1882 in Hackney, Middlesex. Mary was born in 1863. They had one son: Archibald Cox.

3-Archibald Cox Marr [282] was born in 1889.