House of Kidd Society Worldwide

07/01/2026

KIDD HAPLOGROUPS
The Y-DNA profile of the Kidd surname is overwhelmingly dominated by the R1b haplogroup. Of the 43 male participants tested, 41 belong to haplogroup R1b, while only 2 carry the I-M223 lineage. According to Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), Kidd surname participants fall into two distinct Y-DNA haplogroups—R and I—indicating at least two separate paternal routes into Europe and subsequently into North America.

Haplogroup I-M223 (also known as I2a1b1) is an ancient paternal lineage that diverged in Europe around 14,000 BCE. It is associated with post–Ice Age hunter-gatherer populations and later migrations into Northwest Europe, particularly Britain, Germany, and Scandinavia. The lineage likely originated near present-day Germany or Switzerland and spread gradually over thousands of years.

Today, I-M223 is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, offering valuable insight into deep ancestral movements.

Within the Kidd surname project, the I haplogroup is widely believed to reflect Scottish/Scott Irish paternal origins, while the R haplogroup is more commonly associated with English European ancestry.

The map is my own Kidd Y-DNA haplogroup, I2a1b1-M223.

*Distribution of Mesolithic and Neolithic Y-chromosome lineages; https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Distribution-of-Mesolithic-and-Neolithic-Y-chromosome-lineages-and-their-Bronze-Age_fig3_358418582
*Orkney most Neolithic Y-DNA lineages belong to haplogroup I2a2-S33 or I2a2a-M223; https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8872714/
*FTDNA;https://www.familytreedna.com
*List of Haplogroups of historic people; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_haplogroups_of_historic_people
*Wikipedia; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haplogroup_R-M269

06/01/2026

Discover the Heritage of the KIDDER Variant

The Kidder surname stands as a proud branch of the Kidd family of names, with its own unique history woven through the tapestry of English heritage. Whether spelled Kidder, Kidders, or Kiddere, this variant carries forward the legacy of our ancestors.

ORIGINS & DISTRIBUTION
The Kidder variant has roots in England, with documented records appearing throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Many Kidders migrated during the great diaspora, establishing themselves in the United States and beyond.

CONNECTING WITH YOUR ROOTS
If Kidder is your surname, you're part of a global family spanning continents. Our DNA project welcomes all variants—including Kidder—to participate in genetic genealogy and connect with distant relatives. Through verified family trees and DNA testing, we're uncovering the connections that bind us.

JOIN THE FAMILY
The House of Kidd Society Worldwide celebrates every variant equally. Whether you're researching your Kidder ancestry or simply curious about your heritage, we invite you to explore, connect, and celebrate with us.

05/01/2026

A HNY to everyone and extended families.

As we Welcome in 2026 as we set our course on our 6th year, we are looking forward to a few things on the horizon over the next period, hopefully A BIG YEAR AHEAD for us.

Thanks to you all for supporting and engaging with us here on social media, every like, comment and share helps us carry our message and reach a larger community of our ancient heritage - whatever you’re spelling.

Here are a few of the highlights to look out for.

1. We have made an application for official status as a “Non Profit Charity Organisation” which we wait to engage with the governing body on. (Wish us luck)

2. We will be heading into production of our 3rd Edition publication of our Society Newsletter - “The Tree & Horn”

3. We have appointed a team as our “Trustees Governing Council” The team are positioned globally to oversee all House/Society operations in respective areas. Currently 8 members with room to increase to 12. We wish to fill these further trustees’ roles in time with delegates from varied locations and ethnic backgrounds to keep the House as open and inclusive as possible for us all.

4. Chapter Caledonia - We will be looking to make progress with focus in USA to build our network connections supporting COSCA events in various states. (We should start to see some nice banners and items appearing this year) as we go.

5. Various Fund-raising initiatives will start as we look to finance the support of our House vision.

6. Build a team of Genealogy and researchers in all regions to strengthen our ability to connect people.

7. Produce various bespoke “House” items for sale.

8. “Roots Connected Group” will become our focused ancestral and genealogical closed group, to maintain members privacy and discretion for those interested in DNA and tracing or connecting information. Our pages will be open for external sharing with focus on updates and information of events.

9. Global gathering in Edinburgh - Is under discussion to feasibility.

We will continue to promote our ancient & distinct “family of names” all same source origin of which Kidd is but one of many branches of the tree, Kydd, Kyde, Kyd, McKidd, Kidder, Kiddie, Kiddy, Keddie, McKiddie, McKeddie, Kidston, Kidman, Kiddle, Kidwell, Kidney, Keady, Keedy and the list goes on, if your branch or spelling is missing let us know.
All the best for 2026.

Celebrating all things Kydd, Kyde, Kyd. Kidder, Keddie,McKeddie,McKiddie,Kiddie,McKidd and variants

05/01/2026

: Stories woven across continents unite.

What happens when generations of Kidd, Kydd, Kyde and Kidde descendants gather beneath the same sun, tartan scarves at the ready? Laughter echoes, new connections spark, and the shared journey of our surname comes alive. From tea sets to international flags, every detail honors our global roots.

Did you attend a past gathering, or are you hoping to join us at our next worldwide event? We invite you to share your memories or questions below, or message us for details about upcoming House of Kidd Society Worldwide meetups in your region.

Every gathering is a new chapter in our living history. Will you be part of the next page?

02/01/2026

🎉HAPPY 2026🎉
HOUSE OF KIDD & WIKITREE WEEKLY SURNAME UPDATE

KEDDY
Burrell C Keddy
Born 1904
Died 28 Nov 1986 at about age 82 in Nova Scotia, Canada;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-599

Alice Albertha (Keddy) Carver
Born 1901
Died 31 May 1941 at about age 40 in Walden, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-583

KIDD
Gillies Christina Kidd
Born 16 Feb 1921 in Middlemarch, Dunedin, New Zealand
Died 22 Sep 2004 at age 83 in New Zealand
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7393

David Campbell Kidd
Born 29 Sep 1889 in S**g Point, Otago, New Zealand
Died 23 Sep 1954 at age 64 in Kimberley, Cape Province, South Africa
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-5080

Jane (Kidd) Woodhill
Born about 17 Dec 1836] in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Died 23 Dec 1915 at about age 79 in Burwood, New South Wales, Australia;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-2445

Mary Louisa (Kidd) Egan
Born 1877 in Alabama, United States
Died 16 Feb 1951 at about age 74 in Burley, Cassia, Idaho, United States
DNA Connections 3; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7391

David Keith Stirling Kidd
Born 16 Dec 1922 in Middlemarch, Dunedin, New Zealand
Died 18 Aug 1989 at age 66 in Christchurch, New Zealand
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7392

Henry Kidd
Born about 1838 in County Armagh, Ireland
Died 19 Aug 1923 at about age 85 in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-6441

Sarah Kidd
Born 17 Oct 1829 in Georgia
Died 25 Sep 1908 at age 78 in Alabama
DNA Connections 3; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-2380

John Kidd
Born 27 Dec 1799
Died 1866 at about age 66
DNA Connections 4; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-2381

Luke Gipson Kidd
Born 10 Jun 1838 in Newnan, Coweta, Georgia, United States
Died 23 Jul 1918 at age 80 in Burley, Cassia, Idaho, United States
DNA Connections 3; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-4292

Moses Kidd
Born 1765 in VA
Died 22 Dec 1853 at about age 88 in NC; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-2382

Moses Kidd
Born 26 Dec 1769 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia
Died about Oct 1843 at about age 73 in Moore, North Carolina, United States
DNA Connections 4; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-4384

Helen Cooper (Kidd) Clarke
Born 8 Sep 1875 in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 9 Nov 1951 at age 76 in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand;
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-5645

Lee Estella (Kidd) Standifer
Born 25 Dec 1892 in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, United States
Died 7 Jul 1962 at age 69 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7390

Mable (Kidd) Broaddus
Born 3 Feb 1872
Died 15 Mar 1926 at age 54; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7389

Agnes (Kidd) Murchland
Born 30 Aug 1860 in Londonderry, Guernsey, Ohio, United States
Died 28 Feb 1944 at age 83 in Eldersville, Jefferson Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
DNA Connections 2; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-4867

Gerald Ralph Kidd
Born about 1747 in Ireland
Died 1798 at about age 51 in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, Ireland
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-6678

Thomas Kidd
Born 1805 in Coan Village, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Died 14 Jul 1878 at about age 73 in Montague Lanark Ontario Canada
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-429

Andrew Kidd
Born 1847 in Pittsburgh Township, Frontenac County, Canada West
Died] in Ontario, Canada
DNA Connections 2; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-6785

Mary Kidd
Born 1774 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died 1861 at about age 87 in Thornhill, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-3540

KIDDER
Hiram Kidder
Born 25 Aug 1842 in Genesee, New York, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-998

Oliver B. Kidder
Born about 19 Aug 1796 in New Hampshire, United States
Died 2 Jul 1854 at about age 57 in Plymouth, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
DNA Connections 4; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-1412

Sarah Kidder
Born about 1867 in Star Prairie, St. Croix, Wisconsin, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-13

Samuel Kidder
Born about 1863 in Star Prairie, St. Croix, Wisconsin, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-12

Almira H. (Kidder) Dean
Born 29 Apr 1861 in Princeton, Washington, Maine, United States
Died 26 Jun 1898 at age 37 in Princeton, Washington, Maine, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-2099

Joseph Myrtis Kidder
Born about 20 Jan 1927 in Arnaudville, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States
Died about 6 May 2014 at about age 87 in Arnaudville, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States
DNA Connections 3; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-1528

Loula Kidder
Born 6 May 1928 in St. Landry, Louisiana, United States
Died 14 Nov 1998 at age 70 in Arnaudville, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States
DNA Connections 10; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-1532

Dulcena Letitia (Kidder) Thayer
Born 1827 in Wardsboro, Windham, Vermont, United States
Died 19 Apr 1918 at about age 91 in Westminster, Windham, Vermont, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-22

Ann Augusta Kidder
Born 31 Mar 1836 in Wardsboro, Windham, Vermont
Died 21 Jan 1910 at age 73 in Aurora, Kane, Illinois
DNA Connections 2; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-2053

Martha Foxcraft Kidder
Born 30 Mar 1819 in Weathersfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Died Jul 1840 at age 21
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-958

Maude Bertha (Kidder) Kelley
Born 16 Aug 1875 in Castalia, Winneshiek Co., IA
Died 29 Apr 1963 at age 87 in Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA
DNA Connections; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-967

Edward Franklin Kidder
Born 20 Nov 1869 in Claremont, Dodge Co., MN
Died 3 May 1953 at age 83 in Fergus Co., MT
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-964

KIDNEY
Ella Mae (Kidney) Mudd
Born
Died 1927; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidney-137

KIDSON
Jack Kidson
Born 23 Feb 1930 in New Zealand
Died 23 Aug 2014 at age 84 in Nelson, New Zealand
DNA Connections 6; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidson-313

George Henry Kidson
Born 1852 in New Zealand
Died 11 Apr 1927 at about age 75 in Tui, Tasman, New Zealand
DNA Connections 6; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidson-221

KIDWELL
Malinda B (Kidwell) Hardin
Born Mar 1842 in Greene, Tennessee, United States
Died 1923 at about age 80 in Greene, Tennessee, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidwell-1390

John Kidwell
Born 20 Mar 1809 in Tennessee, United States
Died 17 Mar 1888 at age 78 in Greene, Tennessee, United States
DNA Connections 5; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidwell-1389

Joshua Kidwell
Born 15 Jul 1757 in Augusta County, Colony of Virginia
Died 25 Mar 1835 at age 77 in Greene County Tennessee, USA
DNA Connections 8; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidwell-249

Frances Eugenia (Kidwell) Swain
Born 30 Jun 1854 in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Died 18 Jul 1905 at age 51 in Shenandoah, Page County, Virginia
DNA Connections 2;https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidwell-280

John Kidwell
Born 9 Mar 1822 in Tennessee, United States
Died 5 Feb 1901 at age 78;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidwell-682

John Elijah Kidwell
Born 17 Dec 1823 in Greene, Tennessee, United States
Died 22 Jun 1876 at age 52 in Greene, Tennessee, United States
DNA Connections 3; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidwell-297

KYDD
Agnes Po***ck (Kydd) Peebles
Born 1865 in Gateshead, Durham, England, United Kingdom
Died 1944 at about age 79 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
DNA Connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kydd-33

Robert Kydd
Born 4 Nov 1828 in Inverkeilor, Forfarshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 3 Sep 1908 at age 79 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
DNA Connections 2; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kydd-52

Samuel John Kydd
Born 15 Feb 1915 in Belfast, Ireland
Died 26 Mar 1982 at age 67 in London, England, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kydd-183

31/12/2025

A HAPPY NEW YEAR from the House of Kidd Society Worldwide.

As we step into 2026, we extend our thanks to every member, supporter, and researcher who has helped strengthen our growing global community of the Kidd and variant names and its many spellings.

Whether your line is recorded as Kidd, Kyd, Kyde, Kydd, Kiddie, McKidd, McKidd, Keddie, Keddy, McKeddie, Kidder, McKeddie, Mackeddie, Kidston, Kiddal, Kiddel, Keedy or another historic form, you are part of the same wider story—one built on family, place, and shared heritage.

In the year ahead, we will continue:
• connecting Kidd descendants worldwide;
• encouraging careful, evidence-led research (including DNA where appropriate);
• preserving and celebrating our heritage;
• preparing for future gatherings and Society developments.

If you are new here, please introduce yourself in the comments: where are you connecting from, and which Kidd variant appears in your family records?

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31/12/2025

BALLAD OF CAPTAIN KIDD
"The Ballad of Captain Kidd" (or simply, "Captain Kidd") is an English song about Captain William Kidd, who was executed for piracy in London on May 23, 1701. It is listed as number 1900 in the Roud Folk Song Index.
The song was printed in Britain in 1701, and it traveled to the colonies "almost immediately".

My name was William Kidd,
When I sailed, when I sailed,
My name was William Kidd,
When I sailed,
My name was William Kidd;
God's laws I did forbid,
And so wickedly I did,
When I sailed.

My parents taught me well,
When I sailed, when I sailed,
My parents taught me well,
When I sailed,
My parents taught me well,
To shun the gates of hell,
But against them I rebelled,
When I sailed.

I'd a Bible in my hand,
When I sailed, when I sailed,
I'd a Bible in my hand,
When I sailed,
I'd a Bible in my hand,
By my father's great command,
And I sunk it in the sand,
When I sailed.

I murdered William Moore,
As I sailed, as I sailed
I murdered William Moore,
As I sailed,
I murdered William Moore,
And laid him in his gore,
Not many leagues from shore,
As I sailed.

I was sick and nigh to death,
As I sailed, as I sailed
I was sick and nigh to death,
As I sailed,
I was sick and nigh to death,
And I vowed with every breath,
To walk in wisdom's ways,
When I sailed.

I thought I was undone,
As I sailed, as I sailed
I thought I was undone,
As I sailed,
I thought I was undone,
And my wicked glass had run,
But health did soon return,
As I sailed.

My repentance lasted not,
As I sailed, as I sailed
My repentance lasted not,
As I sailed,
My repentance lasted not,
My vows I soon forgot,
Damnation was my lot,
As I sailed.

I spied three ships from France,
As I sailed, as I sailed
I spied three ships from France,
As I sailed,
I spied three ships from France,
To them I did advance,
And took them all by chance,
As I sailed.

I spied three ships from Spain,
As I sailed, as I sailed
I spied three ships from Spain,
As I sailed,
I spied three ships from Spain,
I looted them for gain,
Till most of them were slain,
As I sailed.

I'd ninety bars of gold,
As I sailed, as I sailed
I'd ninety bars of gold,
As I sailed,
I'd ninety bars of gold,
And dollars manifold,
With riches uncontrolled,
As I sailed.

Thus being o'ertaken at last,
As I sailed, as I sailed
Thus being o'ertaken at last,
As I sailed,
Thus being o'ertaken at last,
And into prison cast,
And sentence being passed,
As I sailed.

Farewell, the raging main,
I must die, I must die,
Farewell, the raging main,
I must die,
Farewell, the raging main,
To Turkey, France, and Spain,
I shall never see you again,
For I must die.

To the Ex*****on Dock,
I must go, I must go,
To the Ex*****on Dock,
I must go,
To the Ex*****on Dock,
While many thousands flock,
But I must bear the shock,
And must die.

Come all ye young and old,
And see me die, see me die,
Come all ye young and old,
And see me die,
Come all ye young and old,
You're welcome to my gold,
For by it I've lost my soul,
And must die.

Take a warning now by me,
For I must die, I must die,
Take a warning now by me,
For I must die,
Take a warning now by me,
And shun bad company,
Let you come to hell with me,
For I must die.

HAVE A SAFE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Captain Kidd, Great Big Sea; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVvq2GnSYp4
Wikipedia; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ballad_of_Captain_Kidd
Musicanet.org; https://www.musicanet.org/robokopp/shanty/mynamwwi.htm

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29/12/2025

Verified Kidd ancestry stories. DNA reveals new roots.

What happens when a family legend meets scientific proof? Across continents, Kidd, Kydd, Kyde, Keddie, Kidston, and McKidd descendants are discovering connections they never imagined. From handwritten records to modern DNA kits, our members are piecing together lost chapters, confirming kinships, and sometimes rewriting history.

Each verified story is a bridge—linking Scotland to homes in the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. What could your own DNA uncover?

Curious about your Kidd lineage or a surname variant? Join our global community and share your journey. 📧

26/12/2025

HOUSE OF KIDD & WIKITREE WEEKLY SURNAME UPDATE

KEDDY
Morris Keddy
Born 20 Jan 1915 in Redford, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died about 8 Apr 2004 at about age 89 in County Wicklow, Ireland; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-597

Patrick Keddy
Born about 1871 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died 10 Aug 1914 at about age 43 in County Dublin, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-585

John Keddy
Born 9 Nov 1911 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-596

John Keddy
Born 19 Jul 1910 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died about 1910 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-595

Elizabeth Keddy
Born 19 Jul 1910 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died 15 Aug 1910 at age 0 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-594

Annie (Keddy) Brosnan
Born 26 Apr 1908 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died 11 May 1944 at age 36 in Dublin, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-593

Catherine Keddy
Born 13 Jan 1907 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died about 6 Jun 1963 at about age 56 in County Dublin, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-592

Patrick William Keddy
Born 30 Aug 1904 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-591

Michael Joseph Keddy
Born 29 Apr 1902 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died Sep 1968 at age 66 in New York, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-588

Mary (Keddy) Barry
Born 10 Jul 1900 in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Died 7 Apr 1980 at age 79 in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Keddy-587

KEDWELL
Alfred Edward Kedwell
Born 20 May 1836 in Brede, Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Died 17 Oct 1907 at age 71 in West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
DNA connections 2; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kedwell-4

KIDD
Hannah (Kidd) Sarson
Born 3 Feb 1819 in Cromford, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Died 1903 at about age 83 in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7386

Alexander Hutton Kidd
Born 27 Feb 1902
Died 24 Aug 1978 at age 76 in New Zealand;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-4287

Ellen (Kidd) Bradshaw
Born about 1843 in County Antrim, Ireland
Died 12 Apr 1882 at about age 39 in Beverley, Colony of Western Australia;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-6126

Robert G. Kidd
Born Dec 1840 in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Died 1910 at about age 69 in Berea, Madison, Kentucky, United States
DNA connections 5; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-4792

George Kidd
Born about 1810 in North Carolina, United States
Died 24 Jun 1864 at about age 54 in Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, United States
DNA connections 1;https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-4214

Samuel Kidd
Born 16 Mar 1790 in Godalming, Surrey, England
Died 27 Mar 1867 at age 77 in Llanaway House, Godalming, Surrey, England, United Kingdom; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-3617

Benjamin Kidd
Born 8 Aug 1783 in Godalming, Surrey, England
Died 30 Jan 1858 at age 74;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-3730

Elizabeth (Kidd) Motley
Born about 1773 in Caroline, Colony of Virginia
Died after 16 Aug 1829 after about age 56
DNA connections 3; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-5312

William Kidd
Born about 1732 in Middlesex, Virginia
Died before Oct 1802 before about age 70 in Caroline, Virginia, United States
DNA connections 4; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-5119

Elizabeth Wanless Kidd
Born 30 Jul 1817 in Perth, Scotland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-1910

Margaret Kidd
Born 12 Aug 1815 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-1909

Agnes Baxter Kidd
Born about 1880 in Scotland, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7385

James Kidd
Born 1845 in Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7370

David Chalmers Kidd
Born 1 Jan 1878 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 19 Jan 1963 at age 85 in Canada;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7384

James Kidd
Born 18 Nov 1875 in Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7383

Andrew Kidd
Born 1769 in C**n Village, parish of Leighlinbridge, Kilkenny, Ireland
Died 14 Mar 1854 at about age 85 in Montague, Ontario, Canada
DNA connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-437

Jane (Kidd) Shirley
Born 14 Mar 1813 in County Wexford, Ireland
Died 3 Jan 1898 at age 84 in Ontario, Canada
DNA connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7382

Mary Phillips Alexandra (Kidd) Pope
Born 26 Feb 1918 in New Zealand
Died 12 Mar 2004 at age 86 in New Zealand;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7379

Mary (Kidd) Cooper
Born 1887 in Carlisle, Cumberland, England
Died 1960 at about age 73 in Carlisle, Cumberland, England
DNA connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-5432

Ira Warren Kidd
Born 14 Aug 1888 in Carsonville, Washington Township, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Died 18 Aug 1950 at age 62 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7380

Martin Kidd
Born 24 Sep 1866 in Township of Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Died 4 Oct 1929 at age 63 in Sanilac, Michigan, United States; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7381

James S Kidd
Born Oct 1874 in Texas, USA
DNA connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7378

John Graydon Kidd
Born Jul 1908 in Wood, Texas, United States
Died 28 Jan 1991 at age 82 in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
DNA connections 3; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-2959

Margaret Law (Kidd) Robblee
Born 17 Dec 1880 in Canada
Died 11 Nov 1958 at age 77 in Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7054

Gordon Lee Kidd
Born 10 Apr 1918 in Loyal Valley, Mason, Texas, United States
Died 7 Oct 1984 at age 66 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie, Texas, United States
DNA connections 1;https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-3553

William Siree Kidd
Born 9 Oct 1827 in Alabama, United States
Died 22 Sep 1901 at age 73 in Loyal Valley, Mason, Texas, United States
DNA connections 1; https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-5118

David Kidd
Born 1 Jul 1864 in Collace, Perthshire, Scotland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7377

Janet Kidd
Born 1 Mar 1862 in Collace, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7376

Isabella Kidd
Born 28 Jul 1856 in Collace, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 1859 at about age 2 in Collace, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7374

Jane Kidd
Born about 1855 in Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7373

Alexander Kidd
Born about 1852 in St Martins, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7372

William Kidd
Born about 1850 in Collace, Perthshire, Scotland;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidd-7371

KIDDER
Melvina Perses P Kidder
Born 24 Mar 1831 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidder-23

KIDMAN
Kilson Kidman
Born 1724 in Comberton, Cambridgeshire, England;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidman-187

KIDNEY
Sarah D. (Kidney) Newton
Born 11 Dec 1811 in Marcellus, Onondaga, New York, United States
Died 2 May 1879 at age 67 in Mansfield, Cattaraugus, New York, United States;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidney-9

KIDSON
Esther (Kidson) Gray
Born 1890s.
Died 1980s;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidson-2

KIDSTON
William Kidston
Born 1864 in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 5 Dec 1932 at about age 68 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidston-57

Eleanor (Kidston) Palmer
Born 22 Jun 1895 in Partick, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died 18 Oct 1925 at age 30 in Wellington, New Zealand;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidston-55

KIDWELL
Bart Harrison Kidwell
Born 15 Apr 1913 in Franklin, Howard County, Missouri, United States
Died 16 Aug 1992 at age 79;
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Kidwell-605

25/12/2025

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24/12/2025

CHRISTMAS 1891

1791-1891 SOUVENIR: Bits of Old and New Dundee, With William Kidd’s Compliments. A book designed and printed by William Kidd, Dundee, Christmas 1891. (celebrating 100 years in the printing and bookselling industry). Oblong format, card covers and cloth spine, profusely illustrated with drawings of old buildings around Dundee in the 1890s.

BOOK CONDITION: A good first edition. The cloth spine is good, and the card covers are in good condition. All contents present and pages clean throughout. Overall, a very good copy of this scarce title.

WILLIAM KIDD: A bookselling, printing, and stationery business was set up in High Street by Thomas Donaldson in 1791, the first such shop in Dundee. Donaldson died in 1827, and in 1830 Frederick Shaw, a former apprentice, purchased the business from Thomas Donaldson's widow. In 1850 William Kidd was taken on as an apprentice, and in 1858 the shop moved to Reform Street. Kidd continued to work there until 1871, when he set up his own shop in Union Street. On his retirement in 1875, Frederick Shaw sold his business to Kidd, who closed both shops, opening a new one in Nethergate. When, in 1883, Whitehall Street was built, William Kidd erected 'Palace Buildings' there, in which, in 1885, he opened a large new shop with warehouses and workshop.

At age 11 George Harley, in response to a card “Message Boy Wanted” displayed in the shop window of Mr. William Kidd, the Stationer, then in the Nethergate, he applied for and was given his first job, soon after being “indented” on five years’ apprenticeship to the Stationery Trade. He was with William Kidd when his business was transferred to its spacious new premises in Whitehall Street and remembered being one of the first to use the telephone there which was one of the earliest instruments to be tried out in Dundee.

LOCATION: Kidd’s primary business premises were at Palace Buildings, 7 Whitehall Street, Dundee, Scotland. His printing works were located nearby at 36 Nethergate.

REPUTATION: The business was highly regarded and celebrated its centenary (dating back to the original establishment by Thomas Donaldson in 1791) with a commemorative souvenir publication.

LEGACY: The business lasted into the middle of the 20th century.
WM KIDD, WHITEHALL; https://thegentlymadbookshop.co.uk/products/1891-souvenir-bits-of-old-and-new-dundee-william-kidd-dundee
BOOKS PUBLISHED BY KIDD; http://fdca.org.uk/Story_of_the_Dundee_Directories.html
ELECTRIC SCOTLAND HISTORY OF OLD DUNDEE;https://electricscotland.com/history/dundee/historyofolddund00maxw.pdf
A DUNDEE STORY OF PRINTING AND STATIONERY;https://scottishprintarchive.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Harley-and-Cox1.pdf