Hilda Lizzie WHIDDETT

[JenB]

The marriage to Harvey was in Paddington Reg District

In order to discover exactly where the marriage took place, and to confirm it's absolutely the correct person you'd need to purchase the marriage certificate from the GRO.

[lizdb]

There is a birth of a Harvey with mums maiden name Dadd in 1947, though in a different area. Could  be Hilda and George's?   

[Euphonium23]

Thank you so much lzdb, that is most helpful. Hilda was born in Whitstable but her mother was born in London. Perhaps she went to live near family (Dadd) in London when she grew up and later met George Harvey. Every answered question produces more. Again, thank you.

[Alandal]

Glad to see you have taken the plunge and added a post on this site, following my earlier message elsewhere. If you are interested in a tree for this family i can private message you tomorrow so we can exchange email details.  My grandmother was also a Whiddett born in Canterbury in the early 1900s and although this is not my direct line I do have a few other details of the family.
Al
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[Euphonium23]

Hi Al,
Thanks to your help, I have found so many lines to pursue regarding Hilda Lizzie Whiddett. I know virtually everything about her 12 siblings, including my gran, Mary Ann Maud who, at the age of 14yrs, took on responsibility for raising her 8 younger siblings. Hilda was the big mystery.
I am intrigued to know how it is we are related. I guess that you are descended one of the siblings of John Whiddett, the father of the 13 children? Sadly, at the age of 72yrs, he fell from a roof in St Dunstan's Road, Canterbury and died. My mother saw the ambulance pass her school(1933), with his work mate, (who she knew), following.
I tried to attach a word document for your interest, an article that I wrote earlier this year that appeared in the Kent Messenger, but this site will not allow me to attach it.
Howard

[Alandal]

Hi

I am pretty sure the Harvey marriage is correct as it ties in with her adopted parents' deaths so it seems logical she stayed at home to care for them. If this is so, there seems to have been one child, born 1947 who I am trying to track down. 

My family connection to you is via Alfred Whiddett who was John's older brother by about 3 years.

Not sure if you have seen the news report of the inquiry re the 'death of Victoria Florence Whiddett (or Whidgett) from TNT poisoning' published in Faversham and N.E.K.News. Sat. 7 July 1917. It seems it was hushed up at the time and she is buried in an unmarked grave in Thannington. 

Another family member indicated that John Whiddett remarried in 1924 to an Emily Butcher/White, can you shed any light on that?

Regards Al

[Euphonium23]

Thanks Al,
I have details of Victoria Florence's death from TNT poisoning in Faversham Hospital and the report of the inquest. She only began work at the munitions factory a few months before. My brother could not locate her grave in Thannington. You are quite right regarding John WHIDDETT's second marriage. My mother says that none of the family liked his choice, although she was a young girl when she knew her. They separated before John's death. In fact she spoke at her husband's inquest, claiming that the family turned him against her. Mum says they did nothing of the sort. The inquest was reported in the local paper.
I would be most interested in whatever else you might discover about Hilda and her family.

[JenB]

We are not allowed to mention the names of people who might still be alive.
Can I suggest you use the 'modify' button to remove the name from your latest posting. 

[Euphonium23]

Whoops! Sorry JenB