I am searching for information on my G-G-G-G-Grandfather, James Jr. Karr/Kerr. He was born May 30, 1800 in Washington Co., Ohio and passed away on November 17, 1873 in Crawford Township, Wyandot Co., Ohio. My G-G-G-G-Grandmother's name was Mary Brown. Their children were:

Sophia, b. 1833
Maria, b. 1833
James Hamilton, b. February 1834 (my G-G-G-Grandfather)
Laura, b. 1837
Douglass, b. 1838
Henry, b. 1840
Clotilda J., b. 1843
Mary J., b. 1844

Any information that you can share re: this family would be much appreciated.

Ty Coup

I'm not related to this family.

FYI -
All census records prior to the 1850 census only listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850 - census does not state family relationships or marital status
Name: Hamilton Karr
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1800
Birth Place: Ohio
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Crawford, Wyandot, Ohio

Hamilton Karr 50, OH - farmer
Mary Karr 40, OH
Sophia Karr 17, OH
Mariah Karr 17, OH
James Karr 15, Oh
Laura Karr 13,OH
Douglass Karr 12, Oh
Henry Karr 10, OH
Clotilda Karr 7, OH
Mary J Karr 4, OH

1860 -
Name: Hamilton Herr [note spelling]
Age in 1860: 60
Birth Year: abt 1800
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Crawford, Wyandot, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Crawfordsville

Hamilton Herr 60, OH - farmer
Mary Herr 53, OH
Laura Herr 24, Oh
Douglass Herr 21, OH
Henry Herr 19, OH
Clotilda J Herr 17, OH
Mary Herr 13, OH


1870 -
Name: Hamilton Karr
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1800
Age in 1870: 70
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Crawford, Wyandot, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Carey

Hamilton Karr 70, OH = farmer
Mary Karr 59, OH
Henry Karr 26, OH