Occupation: Blacksmith
Comments: The trip in the "Glenlora" lasted 97 days and they arrived in Nelson in February, 1886 where Charles set up a blacksmith's workshop.
On his wedding day (to Christiana DORE) (from "Family Portrait" by E.B. KIDSON).
1881 census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Charles KIDSON Head M Male 39 Bilston, Stafford, England Blacksmith Employing 2 Boys & 2 Men
Christiana KIDSON Wife M Female 38 Bilston, Stafford, England Wife
Christiana KIDSON Daur U Female 15 Bilston, Stafford, England Scholar
Charles KIDSON Son U Male 13 Bilston, Stafford, England Scholar
Henry Thos. KIDSON Son U Male 9 Bilston, Stafford, England Scholar
Frederick Jnr. KIDSON Son U Male 7 Bilston, Stafford, England Scholar
Annie KIDSON Daur U Female 3 Bilston, Stafford, England Scholar
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Source Information:
Dwelling 9 Bilston St
Census Place Wednesfield, Stafford
Born Wolverhampton.
Spouse: Christiana DORE or OXLEY (Married Sep-1863)
Children: Christiana Kidson, Charles Kidson, Henry (Harry) Thomas Kidson, Frederick John Kidson, Annie Kidson, Edward (Ted) Kidson, George Rudal (Ru) Kidson, Harold Percy Kidson
Charles's Heritage
Parents: Edward Kidson, Sarah Bailey
Siblings: Jeremiah Kidson, Mary Kidson, Sarah Kidson, Thomas Kidson