John Leeds Kerr (b. January 15, 1780; d. February 21, 1844) was an American politician. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the State of Maryland from 1825-1829 and 1831-1833. In 1841, he was appointed to the U.S. Senate seat from Maryland left vacant by the death of John S. Spence, and served in that position until 1843. January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission into... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1831 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission into... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...