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James Albert Kidd

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James Albert Kidd

Birth
West Gwillimbury, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Death
29 Mar 1917 (aged 66)
West Gwillimbury, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Burial
Cookstown, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada Add to Map
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Death of Albert Kidd
Albert Kidd, one of our most esteemed citizens, passed away at his home here on Thursday morning. Mr Kidd had been suffering from a lingering illness for some time and although everything was done in the way of medical attendance and kind nursing, he failed to improve. He was born in 1860 on the farm now occupied by his son where he lived till about five years ago when he retired and built a fine residence on the part of his farm adjoining the town.
he was a very progressive farmer and had always taken a great interest in the work of the farmer's Institute and had sone considerable lecturing throughout the country.
He was a man of many sterling qualities and was greatly beloved by many of his friends, being reliable in all his sayings and doings.
In religion her was a methodist and always took an active part in church work. His wife, who was Miss Ferguson, and one son, D.F. Kidd at home, survive him. he also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ferguson of Toronto, and Mrs. Tomas Sproule of Elmgrove.
On Saturday the funeral service was held in the Methodist Church. Rev. J. More preached an appropriate sermon, being assisted by Rev. Messrs. madden, Morgan and st. John, former pastors of the deceased; also by Rev. W.G. Hanna.
A telegram of smpthy from Rev. J. J. Coulter of Uxbridge was read by Mr. more.
Mr. Kidd's remains were conveyed to lewis Cemetery for interment.
The Pall-- bearers were: Wm. Robinson, Alex Robinson. Chas. Robinson, Frank Apperley and W. J. Finlay.

-Barrie Examiner, 5 Apr 1917, p. 4
Death of Albert Kidd
Albert Kidd, one of our most esteemed citizens, passed away at his home here on Thursday morning. Mr Kidd had been suffering from a lingering illness for some time and although everything was done in the way of medical attendance and kind nursing, he failed to improve. He was born in 1860 on the farm now occupied by his son where he lived till about five years ago when he retired and built a fine residence on the part of his farm adjoining the town.
he was a very progressive farmer and had always taken a great interest in the work of the farmer's Institute and had sone considerable lecturing throughout the country.
He was a man of many sterling qualities and was greatly beloved by many of his friends, being reliable in all his sayings and doings.
In religion her was a methodist and always took an active part in church work. His wife, who was Miss Ferguson, and one son, D.F. Kidd at home, survive him. he also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ferguson of Toronto, and Mrs. Tomas Sproule of Elmgrove.
On Saturday the funeral service was held in the Methodist Church. Rev. J. More preached an appropriate sermon, being assisted by Rev. Messrs. madden, Morgan and st. John, former pastors of the deceased; also by Rev. W.G. Hanna.
A telegram of smpthy from Rev. J. J. Coulter of Uxbridge was read by Mr. more.
Mr. Kidd's remains were conveyed to lewis Cemetery for interment.
The Pall-- bearers were: Wm. Robinson, Alex Robinson. Chas. Robinson, Frank Apperley and W. J. Finlay.

-Barrie Examiner, 5 Apr 1917, p. 4


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97034221/james_albert-kidd: accessed ), memorial page for James Albert Kidd (16 Jun 1850–29 Mar 1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID 97034221, citing Cookstown United Church Cemetery, Cookstown, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by Yandeau (contributor 47173156).