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[1][2] Kerr was born near Yanceyville, in Caswell County, North Carolina across the Dan River from Virginia's southern border.
His father, also John Kerr, operated a plantation in Caswell County, North Carolina using enslaved labor.
[4] After being licensed as a Baptist minister in 1802, in 1805 Kerr accepted a position in Halifax County, Virginia.
Kerry died at his home near Danville, but his remains were returned to the family plot in Yanceyville.
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