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His brothers are also recorded as users of bookplates:
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[[crossreference::William Ker]], 2nd Marquess of Lothian, and
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Lord [[crossreference::Charles Ker]].
  
 
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Revision as of 07:31, 6 February 2021

Lord John KER or KERR 1673-1735

Biographical Note

Third son of Robert Ker, 1st Marquess of Lothian (1636–1703), he had a career in the British army, commanding the 31st Regiment from 1715 to his death.

Books

Used an engraved bookplate:

Franks 17062/*481 Ker, The Right Honble. Lord John.

The extent and disposition of his library is not known.

His brothers are also recorded as users of bookplates: William Ker, 2nd Marquess of Lothian, and Lord Charles Ker.

Sources

  • Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
  • The Scots Peerage, vol. 5, Edinburgh, 1908, p. 478.