Researching Henry Kidgell
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The name Henry means "ruler of the home" and is of German origin.
Records of Henry Kidgell on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Henry Kidgell and the Kidgell Family Tree
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Some Famous People called Henry Kidgell
Henry Morley Kidgell
Henry Morley Kidgell (27 March 1881 – 30 January 1948) was a former Australian rules footballer of the early Twentieth Century, playing with South Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Born in Sandridge, Victoria, the son of building contractor William Kidgell and his wife Hettie Morley, Kidgell attended Scotch College, Melbourne from 1895–98, and played for the Scotch College football team in 1898, helping the club to a premiership. After leaving school, Kidgell played football for Dromana Football Club before his recruitment to South Melbourne.
Kidgell made his debut for South Melbourne in Round 11 1904, against Geelong Football Club at South's home ground, the Lake Oval. Kidgell played five games in 1904 before returning to Dromana.
Following the end of his football career, Kidgell became involved in the Master Carriers' Association of Victoria and served as its president, as well as becoming a mason.
Kidgell died on 30 January 1948.
Source: Henry Morley Kidgell, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Kidgell
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