| Birth* | 6 Jul 1872 | James Kerr was born at Linktown of Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy, Parish of Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland.1,2 |
| Birth Reg | 24 Jul 1872 | His birth was registered by John Kerr, his father, in Kirkcaldy.1 |
Census 1881 (Family) | 3 Apr 1881 | The 1881 UK Census enumerated James Kerr as being son of John Kerr, Head of the household at 181 Links Street, Kirkcaldy, Parish of Abbotshall, Fife, Scotland. Others resident include Janet Hunter, Agnes Kerr, Janet Kerr, John Kerr and Ann Kerr.2 |
| Occupation* | 3 Apr 1881 | James Kerr was a scholar.2 |