James Kerr (Texas politician)

James Kerr
Texas Republic House, Third Congress
In office
1838–1839
Personal details
BornSeptember 24, 1790
Kentucky, USA
DiedDecember 25, 1850 (1850-12-26) (aged 60)
Jackson County, Texas
Spouse(s)Angela Caldwell, Sarah Fulton
Namesake of Kerr County, Texas
One of the Old Three Hundred

James Kerr (September 24, 1790 – December 23, 1850) was a medical doctor, politician, Senator in Missouri, soldier, surveyor and Congressman in Texas who was active in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.