Both Robert Kerlin and Laura May Stewart were born in Pennsylvania, Robert on May 28, 1852. Laura on October 27, 1858. They were married February 10, 1878.
The family moved to Steele in 1886, where Mr. Kerlin drove the stage coach from Steele to Napoleon. In 1895, they moved to Bordulac, where they lived until Mr. Kerlin's death.
The Kerlins had four children: Stephen, Lena, Nevin and Rhoda.
Mr. Kerlin died in November 1907. Mrs. Kerlin died February 4, 1942.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 8B