Andrew Kidd

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120565
• Immigration: 11 May 1912, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1926, 16 Todd Street, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Death came with tragic suddenness last evening to Andrew Kidd Sr., of 16 Todd Street. Deceased had been enjoying his usual good health and without warning was taken away. It was about 8: 45 last evening that he left his chair in his home to answer the telephone and had just hung-up the receiver when he dropped dead, from a heart attack.

The late Mr. Kidd was a big man and apparently in the best of health. He was in his 64th year and was born in Larbert, Scotland, coming to Canada with his family 15 years ago and after a year spent in Hamilton moved to Galt where he had lived ever since, being employed as a blacksmith at the Babcock-Wilcox Goldie and McCulloch north works.

Deceased was a member of the Masonic Order of Scotland and of the Galt Burns Club. At attended Central Presbyterian church and was very well known in the city. He was married twice and was predeceased by his first wife, 13 years ago. Besides his widow, there survive three daughters and four sons, Mrs. Gabbitas of Detroit, Mrs. Hotchkiss, Augusta Street, city; Agnes of Detroit, William of 570 Dundas Street, Peter, 23 Todd Street; Andrew 566 Dundas St., and Gilmour, 87 Aberdeen Road, all of Galt. Three brothers and five sisters in Scotland, also survive.

The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon at 2: 30 from his late residence, 16 Todd Street to Mount View Cemetery.


Galt Evening Reporter - Dec. 18, 1926 - pg.1 - col.4 and pg.3 col.6-7

Immigration:
On board "Saturnia" departed Glasgow, Scotland, May 11,1912

Andrew — Christina Donnelly. Christina was born 1861, , Scotland; died 1913; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

— Hotchkiss. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: WW1
• Residence: , Scotland
• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128849P
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion
• Residence: 1926, 570 Dundas St. N., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William — Janet Beaton. Janet was born 4 Dec 1888; died 12 May 1967; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Christina Gabbitas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124711
• Immigration: 11 May 1912, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1914, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1926, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Notes:

Immigration:
On board "Saturnia" departed Glasgow, Scotland, May 11,1912

Christina married Albert Ernest Gabbitas 22 Jul 1914, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Albert was born 1887, , Derbyshire, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120233P
• Immigration: 11 May 1912, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1914; machinist
• Residence: 1926, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1926, 23 Todd St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Rev. Fred Roberts of First United Church conducted funeral service for the late Peter Kidd, 23 Todd St., Galt, from Little's Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. Mr. Todd (error!) died Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the residence of his brother Andrew. Interment followed in Mount View Cemetery Pallbearers were: Donald Kidd, Roy Kidd, Grant Spence, William Sinclair, James Johnson and Harold Jenkins.

Probably Galt Evening Reporter

__________________

THIS COLUMN has lost one of its most faithful and loyal friends, as well as a frequent contributor, in the death of Peter Kidd. Was shocked to hear of his demise since it seems it was only a few days back that saw him on Main Street on a regular daily trip. Wednesday night he went over to the home of his brother, Andy, on Dundas Street to spend the evening, He complained of a shortage of breath and lay down on a couch and passed away suddenly. Born in Scotland, Peter had resided in Galt for 50 years, and was one our city's best boosters and often said, "there is no finer place in the world to live". He was a devout churchman, a regular attendant at First Church for many years and was a onetime Sunday school teacher. He was also a great reader and a First World War veteran and from his experiences, many a time he recited to us many fine lessons on humanity he had acquired on the field of battle.

Further he was one of city's most enthusiastic bicyclists and up until the late autumn could be seen daily trundling his 'bike' along with him in the downtown area. In the fine weather it was a daily practice, since his retirement, to go on long rides around the neighboring countryside, since he was a great admirer of the rural scene. He was also a keen photographer. The deceased was a firm believer in travelling, finding it an education, and in recent years made it a policy to have one good annual vacation, making bus tours to various parts of the U.S., of which he told us of the highlights and about the nice people he had met, many of whom became letter pals to maintain their acquaintanceship. His sudden passing was untimely since he had made plans, even steamship reservations, some months ago for his first trip back to his native Scotland since war days of 1914-18. He was looking forward to it with keen anticipation, having told us about his birthplace, landmarks and historic places he planned to visit and photograph for us to see on his return. Back in the depression days he served the city, with credit to himself for his honesty and thoroughness as the relief inspector.

paper unknown probably Galt Reporter

Immigration:
On board "Saturnia" departed Glasgow, Scotland, May 11,1912

Peter — Isabel Blain. Isabel (daughter of John Blain and Georgina Robson) was born 28 Dec 1898, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: Renfrew, Scotland
• Residence: , Scotland
• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 64 Haddinton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121596
• Immigration: 11 May 1912, , Ontario, Canada
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 29th Regiment, Service #730318
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion
• Residence: 1926, 566 Dundas St. S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Immigration:
On board "Saturnia" departed Glasgow, Scotland, May 11,1912

Andrew — Bessie Blain. Bessie (daughter of John Blain and Georgina Robson) was born 28 Dec 1898, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128851
• Occupation: 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoe cutter
• Residence: 1917, 153 Water St. N., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1926, 87 Aberdeen Road S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

GILMOUR KIDD

A shoe cutter by trade and a faithful worker at the Scott Shoe company, for many years, Gilmour Kidd, formerly of Galt, died at his residence 115 Fifth Avenue Preston, on Sunday. Son of the late Andrew Kidd and the former Christina Donnelly, he was born in Clydebank Scotland. Residing in Hamilton a short time prior to coming to Galt, he had made his home on Aberdeen Road south, for 30 years The deceased moved to Preston, five years ago. A member of the Loyal Order of Moose, he attended Trinity Church. Besides his widow, the former Ethel Bell, he is survived by one son Roy of Preston and two brothers, Peter and Andrew Kidd both of Galt. A sister Mrs. Mary Hotchkies of Galt and a grandson Terence of Preston also survive. The late Mr. Kidd is resting at the W. R. Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, for funeral service on Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m. Interment will take place in Mount View cemetery.

Galt Reporter 1960

Gilmore — Ethel Bell. Ethel was born 1900, , England; died 30 Jul 1964; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: John Gabbitas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127810

Roy — Enid Wildfong. (daughter of Walter Wildfong and Mae Hannah Hardy) [Group Sheet]