Joseph Kerr (Canadian politician)

Joseph Kerr ( 1902) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Stormont in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1879 to 1886.

Joseph Kerr
Ontario MPP
In office
1879–1886
Preceded byJames Bethune
Succeeded byWilliam Mack
ConstituencyStormont
Personal details
Died1902
Political partyConservative
RelationsGeorge Kerr, brother
OccupationMerchant

He was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, the son of William Kerr, and came to Canada, where he worked as a conductor on the Grand Trunk Railway. He later settled at Farran's Point in Osnabruck Township, where he established the firm of Kerr Bros. with his three brothers. The firm owned several stores, sawmills, a gristmill and several farms. His election in 1879 was appealed but Kerr won the by-election which followed. With Darby Bergin, he helped establish the Ontario Pacific Railway.

His younger brother George Kerr later represented Stormont in the provincial assembly.


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