Name: George Kidd
Burial Number: 0306
Gender: Male
Occupation: Servant; Butler & Footman; Baker; Confectioner;
Born: 00/2/1835
Died: 14/12/1898
Buried: 17/12/1898
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.
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.
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.
Researcher: Carol Sullivan
The Grave
Location in Cemetery
Area: EB Row: 2 Plot: 13
Exact Location (what3words): ranged.guilty.risky
Ashes or Urn: Unknown
Headstone
Description:
No description of the headstone has been added.
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"
Further Information
Birth
Name: George Kidd
Gender: Male
Born: 00/2/1835
Town: Upper Beeding
County: Sussex
Country: England
Marriage
Maiden Name: Not applicable
Marriage Date: 6/10/1864
Spouse First Name: Maria
Spouse Second Name: Kate
Spouse Last Name: Lucas
Town of Marriage: Brighton
County of Marriage: Sussex
Country of Marriage: England
Information at Death
Date of Death: 14/12/1898
Cause of death: Unknown
Address line 2: 10
Address line 3: Brunswick Road
Town: Worthing
County: Sussex
Country: England
Obituary
No obituary has been entered.
Personal Effects
Money left to others: £3047 16 s 2 d
Current value of effects: £238253.00
Census Information
1841
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
Court Farm, Steyning.
George aged 18, house servant in household of William Elphick, farmer of 950 acres with 27 labourers
1861
South Farm Mansion, South Farm Lane, Broadwater.
George aged 26, butler and footman in household of George Orme, landed proprietor and distiller.
1871
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
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
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
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.
Reported in Chichester Express & West Sussex Journal
