Biography of David Kerr

David Kerr matriculated at the University during the summer session of 1903, taking a Chemistry Laboratory class.

Kerr was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, son of William Louis, a sugar planter. His brother, Henry, matriculated at the University in 1911.

Kerr died at British Guiana (modern day Guyana) on 3 October 1904, aged only 20.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Orange Tree Valley

Archival Materials

• R8/5/23/10 Matriculation Slips 1903 Summer Men & Women

Summary

David Kerr
Born 10 March 1884.
Died 3 October 1904.
GU Degree: Science and Engineering, 1903;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Science student at the University of Glasgow in 1903
Record last updated: 25th Jun 2014

Country Associations

Jamaica, Falmouth
Place of Birth

Guyana, No Region
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Student