John Kerr Jr. (congressman)

John Kerr Jr.
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1858, 1860
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1853  March 3, 1855
Preceded byAbraham Watkins Venable
Succeeded byEdwin Godwin Reade
Personal details
Born(1811-02-10)February 10, 1811
near Danville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 5, 1879(1879-09-05) (aged 68)
Reidsville, North Carolina, U.S.
Resting placeCity Cemetery, Yanceyville, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyWhig
Parent
OccupationPolitician, jurist

John Kerr Jr. (February 10, 1811 – September 5, 1879) was a Congressman and jurist from North Carolina. From 1853 to 1855, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Whig.