Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Kerby Family
Posted by Kay Agney on
Last week we presented the story of the Beaupre family in Grosse Pointe. Eugene Beaupre Sr. moved to Grosse Pointe, he was the head of the Beaupre family and established quite a life for himself and the many family members who were and have had a noted presence in the community.
This week we stick with family history as we explore the Kerby family. As we mentioned last week Grosse Pointe has a rich French heritage that stems from some of the earliest families to inhabit Grosse Pointe, including Vernier, Cadieux, Trombley, Moross, Renaud, Beaufait, Poupard, Beaupre’s, and the Kerby’s.
It is acknowledged the Kerby family are one of the community’s earliest settlers. John Kerby Sr. was born 1754 in Albany, New York, the son of Thomas Kerby (who…
131 Views, 0 Comments