1881 census His mother is a cook at Colvend
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Mathew M S McKerrow | 35 | Head |
| Euphemia McKerrow | 33 | Wife |
| Mathew H McKerrow | 12 | Son |
| Sarah Jane McKerrow | 11 | Daughter |
| Charles Samson McKerrow | 9 | Son |
| Adeline Agnes McKerrow | 3 | Daughter |
| Mary Jane Bertram | 24 | Servant |
| Barbara Hornsby | 23 | Servant |
| Mary Jane Clark | 21 | Servant |
1881 Dec 31 . born Dalbeattie, Kirkudbright
1891 Census at Little Milton, Kirkcudbright, His mother is a housekeeper, but he is not with her
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James Halliday | 72 | Head |
| William Halliday | 28 | Son |
| George Halliday | 25 | Son |
| Barbara Hornby | 33 | Servant |
1899 Sept Deserted Army #4648 in 2nd Dragoons
1901 census He is a Private in Cameron Highlanders in Inverness #4948
1914 Sep 21. Landed in France
1915 wounded
1916 Jan 21. Transfers to A&S Highlanders # 10277
1919 Apr 22 His mother died in Dalbeattie
1921 Jan 12 enlisted with RIC no 77628. ex-soldier & Labourer
1921 Feb 23 Resigned. Brought before the CO for being drunk
1960 Mar 10. This is probably his death in Edinburgh
