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William Harkins Kidd

William Harkins Kidd

Male 1910 - 1963  (52 years)

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  1. 1.  William Harkins Kidd was born on 13 Jun 1910 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Alexander Kidd and Rose Ann Harkins); died on 9 Mar 1963 in Highfield Avenue, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Linlithgow Old Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • Military Award: 1939-1945 Star
    • Military Award: Africa Star
    • Military Award: Defence Medal
    • Military Award: Italy Star
    • Military Award: Territorial Army Medal
    • _UID: 3F013D91D371454195CFC10540139292794B
    • Occupation: 15 Dec 1933; paper mill worker
    • Residence: 15 Dec 1933, Falkirk Road, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1934; Turbine Attendant
    • Occupation: 3 Nov 1961; Papermill worker
    • Occupation: 9 Mar 1963; boilerman
    • Residence: 9 Mar 1963, 3 Millerfield, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    During WWII he served in the Territorial Army. Served as a Sergeant in the Royal Artillery, in Orkney, North Africa and Italy. Received the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Territorial Army Medal, Africa Star and Italy Star.
    Mending watches was his hobby.

    William married Elizabeth Fraser Bennett on 15 Dec 1933 in St Michaels Manse, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of David Bennett and Mary Gray) was born on 29 Nov 1912 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died in 2003 in St John's Hospital, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Linlithgow Old Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Ronald William Kidd was born in 1935; died in 1968 in Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. Bryant Bennet Kidd was born in 1937; died in 1996 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander Kidd was born on 28 Sep 1868 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of John Kidd and Jane Taylor); died on 14 Feb 1930 in Falkirk Road, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 88530764A2284ACE975681AF58EB4D835806
    • Residence: 1871, Bathgate Rd, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; reservist Royal Scots Fusseliers
    • Residence: 1901, Falkirk Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 24 Apr 1902; Road Worker
    • Residence: 24 Apr 1902, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 4 Jan 1908; Roadman
    • Residence: 1910, Tollhouse, Linlithgowbridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 14 Feb 1930; paper mill labourer
    • Occupation: 15 Dec 1933; paper mill worker, deceased
    • Occupation: 21 Oct 1934; paper mill worker, deceased
    • Occupation: 27 Nov 1937; paper worker (deceased)
    • Occupation: 9 Mar 1963; general labourer, deceased
    • Occupation: 4 Jan 1991; roadman (deceased)

    Notes:

    Name: Alexander Kidd
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 28 Sep 1868
    Birth Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Father: John Kidd
    Mother: Jane Taylor
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    Name: Alexander Kidd
    Enlistment Age: 23
    Birth Date: abt 1868
    Birth Place: Linlithgow Linlithgow
    Enlistment Year: 1891
    Regiment: Royal Scots Fusiliers
    Regimental Number: 3425
    Attestation Paper: Yes

    Informant on the death of Alexander was his son, William

    In 1899 he was a Soldier, Private No.3425, 2nd Royal Scottish Fusiliers, and served in the Boer War.

    The Boer War shipping lists shows the 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers, 700 strong, leaving Chatham for Aldershot on 11 Sep 1899. Sailed onboard the Cunard liner "Pavonia" for South Africa, on 22nd Oct. The London Times reported, "Today the sailing of the Pavonia has been a great event. She sailed from the Empress Dock with the 2/Royal Scots Fusiliers and the 2/Royal Fusiliers, both in scarlet."

    After returning from South Africa he was awarded the South Africa Medal 1899-1900 with campaign bars for Transvaal, Relief of Ladysmith, Tegula Heights, Cape Colony.

    By 1901 he was a Reservist, with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, single, living with his widowed mother in a single room at Falkirk Road.

    Alexander was the informant on the death of his father, John Kidd, in 1910

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 20 Feb 2016.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 21 Jul 2018.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 21 Jul 2018.
    -----------------------------------------------

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 22 Jul 2018.
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    Alexander married Rose Ann Harkins on 24 Apr 1902 in The Manse, Muiravonside, Stirling, Scotland. Rose (daughter of William Harkins and Elizabeth) was born in 1878 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Oct 1934 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rose Ann Harkins was born in 1878 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of William Harkins and Elizabeth); died on 21 Oct 1934 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4B637605EDD94873A197DEFB009A95533D0B
    • Occupation: 24 Apr 1902; housekeeper
    • Residence: 24 Apr 1902, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 21 Oct 1934, Falkirk Road, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    The death of Rose Harkins was reported by her dayghter Agnes Kidd

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 22 Jul 2018.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 22 Jul 2018.
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    Children:
    1. Alexina Kidd was born on 1 Jun 1902 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 15 Apr 1917 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. Agnes Kidd was born on 4 Jan 1908 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 4 Jan 1991 in Sauchie Hospital, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    3. 1. William Harkins Kidd was born on 13 Jun 1910 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Mar 1963 in Highfield Avenue, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Linlithgow Old Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Kidd was born in 1829 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland (son of John Kidd and Ann Calder); died on 21 Jan 1889 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: A167536C727247EFAE803398A05D8D026657
    • Residence: 1841, Craigmailling, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1861; Carter
    • Residence: 1861, 330 High St, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871; Carter
    • Residence: 1871, Bathgate Rd, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881; Paper Mill Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 6 Dec 1884, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 24 Apr 1902; papermill worker, deceased
    • Occupation: 4 Jul 1914; carter, deceased
    • Occupation: 14 Feb 1930; carter, deceased

    Notes:

    In 1863 John was the informant on the Death Certificate of Walter Kidd, John's grandfather who died aged 88

    As well as John and Jane some of their children are mentioned on a headstone in Linlithgow Cemetery. Included are Agnes, who died in 1935, John who died in infancy and adopted son John Taylor Kidd who died aged 19 on 17/4/1882 (16th) and James who died 8/12/1884. In brackets is the date from the Death Certificates.

    Janet (Jessie) Kidd was the informant of the death of her father, John KIDD

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 21 Jul 2018.
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    John married Jane Taylor on 7 Dec 1855 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Jane (daughter of William Taylor) was born in 1838 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 26 Oct 1910 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Jane Taylor was born in 1838 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland (daughter of William Taylor); died on 26 Oct 1910 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E4714DB82C9E4287BE65D44C5D5D7AC42804
    • Residence: 1861, 330 High St, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Bathgate Rd, Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 6 Dec 1884, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; agricultural labourer
    • Residence: 1901, Falkirk Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    As well as John and Jane some of their children are mentioned on a headstone in Linlithgow Cemetery. Included are Agnes, who died in 1935, John who died in infancy and adopted son John Taylor Kidd who died aged 19 on 17/4/1882 (16th) and James who died 8/12/1884. In brackets is the date from the Death Certificates.

    The informant on the death of Jane Taylor was her son, Alexander Kidd

    Notes:

    Married:
    Banns registered in Slamannan 23 Nov 1855 - John Kidd in the Parish of Torphicen and Jane Taylor in this parish on two days

    Children:
    1. Agnes Kidd was born on 8 Jun 1856 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1935 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; was buried in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. Isabella Kidd was born on 24 Apr 1858 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 28 Mar 1936 in 18 Govan Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
    3. John Kidd was born on 28 Feb 1860 in Craigmailen, West Lothian, Scotland; died in May 1860 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Janet Kidd was born on 29 Nov 1861 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 30 Oct 1931 in 45 Main St, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. John Taylor Kidd was born on 10 May 1862 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Apr 1882 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. Ann Kidd was born on 2 Mar 1864 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Feb 1947 in 256 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. William Taylor Kidd was born on 11 Mar 1866 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1916 in New Monklnads, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
    8. 2. Alexander Kidd was born on 28 Sep 1868 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 Feb 1930 in Falkirk Road, Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland.
    9. James Kidd was born on 1 Dec 1871 in West Port, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 6 Dec 1884 in Linlithgowbridge, West Lothian, Scotland.

  3. 6.  William Harkins and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E3292910E37F471D8883B7C8D18DFC6C5BDF
    • Occupation: 24 Apr 1902; paper maker
    • Occupation: 21 Oct 1934; paper mill worker, deceased

    Notes:

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 22 Jul 2018.
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    William married Elizabeth. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: DEDD0544D0EF435F9238047000B1FAB301A1

    Children:
    1. 3. Rose Ann Harkins was born in 1878 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Oct 1934 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Kidd was born in 1807 in West Lothian, Scotland (son of Walter Kidd and Janet Aiken); died on 12 Dec 1879 in 3 Market Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4531714541ED4944BEBEEA35E36F1034182B
    • Occupation: 1841; agricultural labourer
    • Residence: 1841, Craigmailling, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851; labourer
    • Residence: 1851, Craigmailling, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1861; farming 2 acres
    • Residence: 1861, Upper Craigmiling, Linlithgow, West Lothiam, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871; dairyman
    • Residence: 1871, Lower Craigmaillng, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

    John married Ann Calder. Ann (daughter of John Calder and Elizabeth Walker) was born on 9 Dec 1811 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 15 Dec 1811 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ann Calder was born on 9 Dec 1811 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 15 Dec 1811 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of John Calder and Elizabeth Walker); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: BAC51EECC2E24810845CD29F42B06B4C7FDE
    • Residence: 1841, Craigmailling, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Name: Ann Calder
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 9 Dec 1811
    Baptism Date: 15 Dec 1811
    Baptism Place: , Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: John Calder
    Mother: Elizabeth Walker
    FHL Film Number: 1066633
    Reference ID: - 2:180JS4Q

    Children:
    1. 4. John Kidd was born in 1829 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Jan 1889 in Linlithgow Bridge, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. Walter Kidd was born in 1832; and died.
    3. Margaret Kidd was born in 1837; and died.

  3. 10.  William Taylor and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 57CA22A5A4BB464E85BA1ADF0A040CB8E5EF

    Children:
    1. 5. Jane Taylor was born in 1838 in Muiravonside, Stirlingshire, Scotland; died on 26 Oct 1910 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland.


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