Preceded by William J. Howard Died August 11, 1853 Role Medical Doctor | Name William Kerr Occupation Physician Succeeded by Gabriel Adams | |
Alma mater University of Pennsylvania Medical School (M.D.) Education University of Pennsylvania | ||
William Kerr (1809 – August 11, 1853), served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1846 to 1847.
William Kerr was born in St. Clair Township. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He opened an office on Liberty Avenue in 1833, and was also the owner of an apothecary.
During Mayor Kerr's term as mayor as The Pennsylvania Railroad was founded, as well as Mercy Hospital.
After his term in office, Kerr moved to Chartiers Township, which is now the West End of Pittsburgh. There exists today a Kerr Street in the city neighborhood of Elliott. Kerr died in 1853 and is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.
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