Lisa A. Kerr is a dedicated research scientist and a passionate genealogist with a deeply-rooted connection to both her profession and her family history. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Lisa has channeled her analytical expertise into uncovering the rich tapestry of her ancestors' lives since 1996. Though she has called New Jersey home for many years and treasures her colonial New Jersey roots, Lisa fondly considers herself "a Pennsylvania kid" at heart.
Driven by a desire to understand the social history that shaped her ancestors, Lisa delved into their personal stories, revealing a remarkable narrative of resilience and perseverance. This journey of discovery not only deepened her appreciation for her family's legacy but also inspired her to create “The Rainbow of Dysfunction^TM.” Through her work, Lisa aims to illuminate the intricate interplay of triumphs and challenges that define our shared human experience, offering others a compelling glimpse into the strength and endurance of those who came before us.
 

Geographic Specialities
Western PA (Hometown: New Castle, PA), Scotland, England

Publications/Media
BOOK COMING SOON! The Rainbow of Dysfunction: Family Ties Unveiled, A Color-Coded Journey of Self-Discovery Through Your Family Tree

Transcription of the Clarion County (PA] Death Register, 1893 -1905
Abstracts of the Clarion County Birth Register, Volume I, 1893 - 1905

Lectures
Psychoanalysis of Dead Relatives
Case Study: April Parker, A Family Legacy of Alcoholism
Putting It All Together: Compiling, Analyzing, and Sharing the Research
Lost in PA: I Need a Map to Bust This Brick Wall!
Scotland Research Hither and Yon (Here and There)
Warren Evans: A 19th Century Inmate at Dixmont Hospital for the Insane
What Happened to Floyd Eshbaugh?
Floyd Eshbaugh FOUND!!
Who was Madeline's Father
Divorced, Widowed, Estranged: The Three Marriages of Nancy Moore
The Brick Wall Busting Strategy That Led Me to My Black Sheep Ancestor
The Five Marriages of Robert Milliron
James Saulters, From Northern Ireland to Western Pennsylvania
Cholera Infantum at the End of the 20th Century: Discovering Social History in the Clarion Co. (PA) Death Register
Using Every Day Documents to Understand an Ancestor's Military Service
Social History from Death Certificates

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Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
German (Intermediate), French (Basic)
 

Certificates
Institute for Genealogical Studies, American Documents Program, Certificate May of 2012

Affiliations
Descendants of Founders of New Jersey
First Families of Western Pennsylvania
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
Morris Area Genealogy Society (NJ)
North Hills Genealogy Society (PA)
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Studebaker Family National Association

 

Degrees
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Business Administration, Pharmaceutical-Chemical Studies, Fairleigh Dickenson University, Madison, NJ
Public Health Certificate, School of Public Health, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey