Kerr (Family : Kerr, Clifton G. M. (Clifton George Mercer), 1906-2000)
Biographical History
The Kerr family (starting with Clifton and Irene Kerr), is a prominent family in the Box Elder County region of Utah. With both sides hailing from pioneer ancestry, Clifton is probably the most prominent--having served not only as a politician in Box Elder County, but also a mission president in the British Isles--presiding during the construction of the London England Temple.
The Kerr family--most notably the Clifton and Irene Kerr family--is a prominent pioneer family in Box Elder County, Utah. When looking at Clifton and Irene's ancestors, both came to Utah as pioneers. On the one hand, Clifton's parents William and Rosaland hailed from England, where, between the late-1800s to the early 1900s, they eventually traveled from their homes to settle in the Utah area to have five children: three boys and two girls. On the other hand, Irene's family, the Packs, hailed as New Brunswick immigrants to New York--where he joined the Church in 1839. After joining the Church, he and his family traveled through various important locations of Church history (including Nauvoo, Winter Quarters, and the Salt Lake Valley) and John Pack, Irene's grandfather, served as a missionary to France and the Channel Islands.
As for the Irene and Clifton family themselves, after marrying in 1931, the couple served in many important roles in the Box Elder County, Utah community. While Irene served in many important Church callings in the community including Stake Relief Society president, Clifton not only served as a State Representative and State Senator for Box Elder County, but between 1953-1956, he served as a Mission President to the British Isles (where he served as a missionary himself years early) assisting in the construction of London England Temple.
Citation:
FamilySearch, October 14, 2016 (Family trees for the Pack and Kerr families)UPB Files, October 14, 2016 (John Pack; convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from New York; Traveled through Illinois, Winter Quarters, and Utah; served as a missionary to France and the Channel Islands)
FamilySearch, September 1977 (Irene Pack Kerr; b. May 3, 1907; d. September 6, 1977)
Deseret News, June 7, 2000 (Clifton George Mercer Kerr; b. October 7, 1906; d. June 4, 2000)
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr books, 1859-1981
Includes books detailing the history of both Box Elder County and historical figures like John Pack and Delbert and Geneve Walker, case studies on the population of Box Elder County, books detailing the laws of Utah, and a Map of the British Isles. Materials dated 1859-1981.
Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr certificates and other material, 1906-2000
Includes birth and marriage certificates for Clifton and Alta Kerr, a death certificate for Irene Kerr, guestbooks for Clifton Kerr's 80th and 90th birthdays, guestbooks for Clifton and Irene's funeral, photographs of the Kerr's extended family, notebooks pertaining to Clifton Kerr's church service, and a newspaper clipping concerning a hunting contest Mountain Meadows Massacre figure John D. Lee held prior to the Massacre. Materials dated 1906-2000.
Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr histories, 1851-2000
Includes a collection of family histories of the Kerr family's ancestors (including biographies of Clifton and Irene's parents), oral histories of family members, journals, autobiographical writings written by Clifton, materials from Clifton's birthday parties/funerals, etc. Materials dated 1851-2000.
Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr photograph albums, 1920-1995
Includes photograph albums of Clifton Kerr's school years and his time serving as a young missionary in the British Isles, Irene's life before her marriage and her yearbook, and family photos including their trips to the Caribbean and the British Isles. Materials dated 1920-1995.
Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr scrapbooks, 1928-1996
Includes scrapbooks of Clifton's first mission to the British Isles, his service to the church, and his life as a political figure as well as clippings of news reports of the construction of the London Temple. Materials dated 1928-1996.
Clifton G. M. and Irene Pack Kerr family papers
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