Who was Charles Kidd?

Charles Kidd (1860–1938) was born in Kentucky and died in Greenup, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles Willard Kidd 1860–1938

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 May 1860 · Kentucky

Died 13 Oct 1938 · Greenup, Kentucky

Father Jesse Kidd

Mother Hannah R Ditty

Siblings Alice Abbina Kidd, Alvina M Kidd, Elisa Kidd, George Aaron Kidd, Grace Allie Kidd, James Kidd, Lydia Kidd, Mary Kidd, Phoebe Ann Kidd, Sarah Kidd

Records

Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Kidd

Hannah R Ditty

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Charles Willard Kidd was born in 1860 in Kentucky, the child of jesse kidd and hannah r ditty. Charles Willard Kidd passed away in 1938 in Greenup, Kentucky.

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Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

Life Timeline

1860

Birth of Charles Willard Kidd in Kentucky

Birth

1938

Death of Charles Willard Kidd in Greenup, Kentucky

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Kidd

This ancestor line traces from Duchal, Renfrewshire, Perth, Scotland (1498) to Kentucky (1860) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Kidd (1860–1938) was born in Kentucky and died in Greenup, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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