John Kerr (Virginia politician)

For other people named John Kerr, see John Kerr (disambiguation).

John Kerr
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 15th district
In office
March 4, 1813 – March 4, 1815
Preceded byJohn Randolph of Roanoke
Succeeded byMatthew Clay
In office
October 30, 1815 – March 4, 1817
Preceded byMatthew Clay
Succeeded byWilliam J. Lewis
Personal details
Born(1782-08-04)August 4, 1782
Caswell County, North Carolina, US
DiedSeptember 29, 1842(1842-09-29) (aged 60)
Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, US
Resting placeYanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina
SpouseElizabeth Williams
Children2 sons including John Kerr Jr., 4 daughters
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
BranchNorth Carolina Militia
War of 1812War of 1812

John Kerr (August 4, 1782 – September 29, 1842) was a Baptist minister who also served two term in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Virginia's 15th congressional district

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