George Kidd (buried 1898)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Kidd
First name: 
George
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Unknown
Burial number: 
306
Born: 
0/2/1835
Died: 
14/12/1898
Buried: 
17/12/1898
Occupation: 
Servant; Butler & Footman; Baker; Confectioner;
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Image of headstone for George Kidd
Cemetery area: 
EB
Cemetery row: 
2
Cemetery plot: 
13
what3words location: 
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of George Kidd who fell asleep Dec 14th 1898 aged 63 "The memory of the Just is blessed". Also of Maria Kate his beloved wife passed peacefully away April 12th 1929 in her 89th year "Sweetest memories"

Life story

Life story

George was born in Upper Beeding, the son of Hugh and Elizabeth. He was baptised at St Peter's church, Upper Beeding on 8th February 1835. His father was employed as a huckster, selling items from door to door. By the time he was 18, George was working as a servant in Steyning. In 1861, he was working as a butler in the household of George Orme, a landowner in Worthing. On 6th October 1864, George married Maria Kate Lucas at St Nicholas Church in Brighton. They moved to Worthing where George opened a baker's shop in Brunswick Road. 

George Kidd, advert Worthing Gazette 5.2.1890
George Kidd, advert Worthing Gazette 5.2.1890

The business was a successful one and George gained a reputation for providing excellent food at many occasions such as weddings, receptions and business meetings. He sometimes worked with the licensees of The Brunswick Hotel providing food for the parties held there. 

The Brunswick Hotel
The Brunswick Hotel

In 1877, tragedy struck the family when George and Maria's son Ernest died of diphtheria aged 9. By 1891, three of his children were helping in the business. George died on 14th December 1898. Probate was granted on 16th February 1899 to Maria Kate Kidd widow. Effects £3047 16s 2d.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/02/1835
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Maria Kate
Spouse one last name: 
Lucas
Marriage one date: 
06/10/1864
Marriage one address: 
Brighton, Sussex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
14/12/1898
Age (at time of death): 
63
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
10 Brunswick Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Maria Kate Kidd status: Widow
Probate pounds: 
£3,047

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1841 census: 

Beeding Street, Upper Beeding. Hugh aged 45, huckster. Elizabeth aged 50. Jack aged 20, agricultural labourer. George aged 5. Thomas aged 25, huckster. Sarah aged 15. Frances aged 14. Eliza aged 11. Mary aged 8. Ann aged 4.

1851 census: 

Court Farm, Steyning. George aged 18, house servant in household of William Elphick, farmer of 950 acres with 27 labourers

1861 census: 

South Farm Mansion, South Farm Lane, Broadwater. George aged 26, butler and footman in household of George Orme, landed proprietor and distiller.

1871 census: 

10 Brunswick Road, Worthing. George aged 36, baker. Maria aged 30. George J aged 6. Kate M aged 4. Ernest E aged 2. Gertrude aged 7 mos. Plus 2 servants.

1881 census: 

10 Brunswick Road, Worthing. George aged 46, baker and confectioner employing 1 man and 1 boy. Maria aged 40. George aged 16, grocer. Kate aged 14. Gertrude aged 10. Martha Nichol aged 60, teacher. Plus 2 employees and 1 servant.

1891 census: 

10 Brunswick Road, Worthing. George aged 56, baker and confectioner. Maria aged 50, assistant. Kate aged 24, baker and confectioner. Gertrude aged 20, baker and confectioner

Miscellaneous information

Chichester Express & West Sussex Journal 1871

George was a prosecution witness in a case of theft. He bought a cart stolen by Josiah Bashford who was drunk at the time. He paid £1 for the cart and then reported the matter to the police. Mr Bashford got 6 months hard labour for theft.