Biographical Sketch of A. F. Kerr, Walnut Grove Township, Greene County, Missouri >From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western Historical Company, 1883. ********************************************************************** The popular merchant and postmaster is the son of Jesse and Polly A. (Henry) Kerr, and was born in Blount County, Tennessee, December 18, 1854. His parents were also natives of Tennessee, and emigrated to Missouri in 1869, and settled in Greene County. They are yet living in Walnut Grove. Their son, A. F. Kerr, was educated in the common schools, and at the High School at Greenfield. He taught school until February, 1879, when he embarked in the hardware business at Walnut Grove, and is now one of the leading business men of the place. The postoffice was located at Walnut Grove in July, 1881, and his store was selected as the house, and himself as postmaster. He has filled the office with credit to himself, and given satifaction to all. Mr. Kerr was married January 30, 1879, to Miss Carrie R., daughter of John Hursh, Esq., a prominent citizen of Springfield, who died in 1874. Their union has been blest with one child, Amelia A., born March 17, 1881. Mr. Kerr, though a young man, is one of Greene's most trust- worthy business men, and a gentleman of whom all speak well. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================