Sunday, August 27, 2023

Tribute to Ova McNair Kerr

 As I began my search for my McNair ancestors, my grandmother's sister, Ova, was a great help. It was interesting to visit with her. She was so kind and pleasant. The women of the McNair family all had gentle spirits. I loved her from afar. Ova passed away in 2006, and I am grateful to have known her.


Ova McNair Kerr
Christmas 2003 & 2004


After Ova died, I received a letter from her daughter, Cindy.





Pictured above: Martin Frank Jones, Ova Kerr, Ron & Cindy Vick (Ova's daughter).



Ova had moved to South Carolina to live near her daughter, Cindy. They buried Ova in Stillwater, Oklahoma next to her husband Paul Kerr.


WAR OF 1812 - John McNair's Pension card

  John's military service was in Tennessee.  His pension numbers were:  pension number #1 WO30367  pension number #2 WC25181 Roll # 62 A...