Annette Kerr Genealogy

19/07/2025

“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.” ~ Michael J.Fox

As a genealogist I believe this is true, not just of living family, but also of ancestors.

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15/07/2025

Robert Gray JOHNSTON (1882 - 1966)

My Great Grandfather, Robert Johnston, was born on this day, 15 July 1882. That’s 143 years ago.

He was born in Suffolk Street, Glasgow, to Janet and Charles. He was given his mother’s maiden name as his middle name. His father, Charles, was a Tinsmith Journeyman.

Robert grew up in East Russell Street, Calton, Glasgow with his parents and four sisters and became a Pastry Baker. He worked as a baker for the Cooperative for many years.

He married my Great Grandmother, Margaret in the Church of Scotland, Abbotsford Place, Glasgow on 07 April 1905. They went on to have seven children together.

Robert tragically outlived three of his children. Albert, a Ship Carpenter, died at just 26, unmarried, in 1936 of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Six years later, their youngest daughter, Janet, died from multiple injuries sustained from a tragic hill walking accident in Stirlingshire. She was just 19 years old. Another daughter, Jessie, died from cancer in 1959, aged 46. Robert’s wife, Margaret had died the year before from a brain haemorrhage.

The family lived in Marquis Street in Bridgeton for many years, before moving to Cuthelton Street for many decades.

Robert died of a heart attack in Cuthelton Street in 1966, aged 83.

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08/12/2024

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08/12/2024

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17/11/2024

B E I J I N G • T R I P

Photos of the Summer Palace, Beijing. ⛩️

This was an imperial garden during the Qing dynasty.

17/11/2024

B E I J I N G • T R I P

Some highlights from our visit to the beautiful Bei Hei Park in Beijing, China. This amazing place is a public park and former imperial garden, first built in the 12th century, immediately northwest of the Forbidden City.



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14/09/2024

Here to see Gray O’Brien in Rebus: A Game Called Malice.

Gray (or Gerry as I knew him) was our No.1 Customer when I worked at Cumbernauld Travel Centre in the 90s. He was in every week (sometime multiple times) booking his coach tickets to London for auditions. His agent even faxed his scripts to our office for him to learn on the way down!

We spotted Rebus author, as we came into the theatre. (Should’ve asked him to sign our program. 😉)

20/04/2024

Just had a long lunch catchup with my lovely friend in Falkirk. 🍴🍷💕

08/01/2024

It seems that actor, Russell Crowe has developed a passion for researching his family history.

And what a family tree he has uncovered!

https://news.stv.tv/entertainment/russell-crowe-a-distant-relative-of-scottish-jacobite-lord-who-laughed-his-head-off-upon-death?fbclid=IwAR3qwRwo_PvqUhiVWfLh0US73kVLIHkQznl_NqrHTKxaFoaQGfo_0LLp10g_aem_AaaYg4LiCYt082dsiYwE2ycJN4x3vVX-duvPZK0uwUb5dC4QR3WrAT7N_de1gvqK5Os

The actor told his followers on social media that he has been exploring his ancestry.

27/12/2023

Here’s a great article for anyone with Welsh ancestry or a name of Welsh origin.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67752202?at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_campaign_type=owned&at_medium=social&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_type=web_link&at_format=link&at_link_origin=BBC_News&at_link_id=286F2496-A40A-11EE-AC11-1A2087A28522&fbclid=IwAR06IGs5PKkrv2f6y7eNu5sx1a3sdUJRajoeTg58TADC6NVKThkAoUiGI9I_aem_AZsQ5ZLJqG_Cfj8nVLbilewHRhk-X26Wqmtt5bcQ1M22N9eWRZyPsH-kx_3K4Wfrcdg

Jones, Davies and Williams are popular last names in Wales - but what are their origins?