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Re: Bette Topp

PGenealogy — 2013-02-25 19:09:38Z

She was definitely passionate about genealogy & provided major contributions to the Kiddo family tree. I was fortunate enough to find a copy of her book "A history of the Kiddoo family in the United States, 1780-1981" as well as the original book that which she updated. But before this Bette graciously provided me with the pages pertaining to my family. My prayers & thoughts go out to her family.

Bette Topp

shidan9 — 2013-02-24 17:42:25Z

Bette Jeanette Butcher Topp has passed on. She was a Kiddoo researcher and author the of A History of The Kiddoo family in the United States 1780 - 1981.
November 20th, 1932 - February 21, 2013
obituary in The Spokesman-Review

Re: Kiddoo scan photo to share

shidan9 — 2010-01-09 20:14:46Z

Hi Angie,
Thanks for answering, you can write to me at shirann04@yahoo.com. I can send you copies of the other family pictures.
Shirley

Re: Kiddoo scan photo to share

mharrismeharg — 2010-01-08 01:52:08Z

Hi Angie, I am the great-granddaughter of Arna Kiddoo, Renn's sister. So, I guess that makes us cousins, it is nice to speak to you! Shoot me an email back at mharrismeharg@yahoo.com.

Re: Kiddoo scan photo to share

skiddoo123 — 2010-01-07 22:42:02Z

I was mistaken. Don Kiddoo, son of Renn, had 2 sisters who died in infancy. Not sure of the cause.

Re: Kiddoo scan photo to share

skiddoo123 — 2010-01-07 22:38:38Z

Hello!

I was writing to tell you that I am the great granddaughter of Renn Kiddoo. He had 2 children. Marie, who died in infancy and Don, who was my grandfather.

I have seen this family picture of Renn and his sisters that you both are speaking of, but would love to see the others!

Sincerely,
Angie Kiddoo

Re: Kiddoo/Griffith Connection

ppyneco — 2009-10-24 19:08:45Z

Thank you so much for that link! It doesn't shed any light on how the Griffiths came to live with the Kiddoos, but there is other pertinent information because I am connected to the Kiddoos through the Dodsons as well.

Re: Kiddoo/Griffith Connection

PGenealogy — 2009-10-24 16:21:50Z

I believe that William and Mary Griffith were orphans raised by Eliza (Vanatta) Kiddoo, according to Eliza's obituary (see A History of the Kiddoo Family in the U.S. 1780-1981, p. 161-162; available online at BYU Harold B. Lee Library http://www.lib.byu.edu/digital). Although this is only speculation and don't have any more information on them. Good luck with your research.

Kiddoo/Griffith Connection

ppyneco — 2009-10-23 16:32:09Z

Does anyone have information about the circumstances leading to William Griffith and his sister Mary residing with the Richard Kiddoo family in Mercer County, Illinois? They are with the family in the 1860 census - Mary is 10 and William is 9. Both children were listed with their parents (William and Ann) in the 1850 census. In the 1870 census William is still with the Richard Kiddoo family, but Ann is not, perhaps having married.

Kiddoo

JIWelsch — 2009-08-23 10:53:56Z

JOY, Ill. -- Shirley Ann Kiddoo, 68, Joy, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at Trinity Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Private burial will be at the Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be left at the funeral home for First Baptist Church, Joy.

She was born Dec. 17, 1935, in Aledo, the daughter of Clarence and Louise Doss Mizner. She married Robert L. 'Bill' Kiddoo Feb. 25, 1960, in Aledo.

She attended Aledo schools.

In partnership with her sister Joyce, she owned and operated K&K Upholstery in Joy for 35 years. Most recently she was employed in the housekeeping department at the Aledo Health and Rehab Center.

She was a member of First Baptist Church and she enjoyed poetry, playing softball in her younger years and especially loved her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Robin Barnhouse and husband Mike of Joy; a son, Rick Kiddoo and wife Diann of Tennessee; six grandchildren, Shaun and Rusty Kiddoo, Jon, Heather, Rachel and Sam Barnhouse; and three sisters, Mickey Lawson of Geneseo, Ill., Joyce Kernan and Myrtle McWhorter, both of Aledo

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Brickey and Heavy.
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ALEDO, Illinois - Elizabeth B. Kiddoo, 90, of Aledo, Illinois, formerly of Joy, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the Mercer County Hospital in Aledo.

Funeral Service will be July 2, 2008, at the Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Private burial will be at the Peniel Cemetery, Joy.

Memorials may be left to the Joy United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Kiddoo was born May 16, 1918, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Phebe Sheriff Kellums. She married Don W. Kiddoo on July 9, 1937, in Canton, Missouri. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2000.

She graduated from New Boston High School and attended Western Illinois University.

She was a homemaker and a farm wife, a member of the Joy United Methodist Church and the Happy Hour Neighborhood Club. She was an avid reader and nature lover. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, walking and was a fabulous cookie and pie maker. Her greatest joy in life was watching her children and grandchildren grow and encouraging their successes in their lives.

Survivors include two daughters, Jean Kiddoo of Aledo, Illinois and Ruth Ann Dondanville of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania; a son, John Kiddoo and wife, Linda, of Moline, Illinois; five grandchildren, Karen Weatherbee and husband, David, of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania; Christopher Dondanville and wife, Tiffany, of Spring Hill, Tennessee; Angela Kiddoo and fiancé Blake Cosentino of DeKalb, Illinois, Douglas Stenfeldt of Evanston, Illinois, Zachary Stenfeldt and wife, Casey, of Marion, Iowa; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son and one brother.

Re: Kiddoo scan photo to share

shidan9 — 2009-08-07 03:10:34Z

Hi Megan,

I gotta a few scan copies of Forbes family. Neat to be in contact with someone researching the same branch of Kiddoo's. Could you write me back at shirann04@yahoo.com.
Thanks Shirley

Re: Kiddoo scan photo to share

mharrismeharg — 2009-08-07 02:14:23Z

Hi Shirley,

I was researching family history and I came across your post. I am the great great grandaughter to Forbes and Phoebe Kiddoo, Arna Kiddo (sister to Renn, Fray, Floy, Leota, Ilea, Enid, & Nota) was my great Grandmother, and her only son, William Kiddoo Harris was my grandfather. I would love to see your photos! Please shoot me a message sometime soon! Look forward to hearing from you.

Megan

Don Kiddoo

JIWelsch — 2009-05-14 13:08:26Z

ALEDO, Ill. -- Don W. Kiddoo, 83, of Aledo, died Friday Dec. 15, 2000, at the Mercer County Nursing Home in Aledo.

Services are at the Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. The Rev. Richard A. Bishop will officiate. Burial is at the Peniel Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Joy United Methodist Church, the Mercer County YMCA, or the Mercer County Fair Assn.

Mr. Kiddoo was born on March 1, 1917, in the New Boston Township, the son of Renn and Elsie Irwin Kiddoo. He married Elizabeth Kellums on July 9, 1937, in Canton, Mo. He graduated from Joy High School in 1935, and from the Rock Island Business School in 1937, formerly known as AIC.

They farmed the family farm in the Joy, Ill. area, where they raised one of his favorites, purebred Angus cattle, until they retired and moved to Aledo in 1987.

He was a member of the Joy United Methodist Church and was an active member and former president of the Joy Community Club.

In 1981, his son Curtis died of kidney failure shortly after graduating from the University of Illinois. In 1974, he gave his son John a kidney after his kidneys failed, an accomplishment he was very proud of and grateful to have been able to do. Don enjoyed meeting and talking to people and enjoyed socializing with the public, never knowing a stranger. He loved his family, his grandchildren and a good thick rare steak.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Kiddoo; two daughters, Ruth Dondanville of Nashville, Tenn., and Jean Kiddoo of Aledo; a son, John Kiddoo and his wife, Linda, of Moline; five grandchildren, Karen and David Weatherbee of Franklin Tenn.; Christopher Dondanville of Charlotte N. C.; Angela Kiddoo of Crystal Lake, Ill.; Douglas Stenfeldt of Media, Pa. and Zacha Stenfeldt a student at Monmouth College; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Colin Weatherbee of Franklin Tenn.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Curtis Kiddoo; and two infant sisters.

Marilyn Kiddoo

JIWelsch — 2009-05-14 13:07:33Z

BUFFALO PRAIRIE, Ill. - Marilyn Kiddoo, 70, of Buffalo, Prairie, Ill., died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at Trinity West Hospital in Rock Island, Ill.

Services will be at Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Bob Anderson will officiate. Burial will at the Buffalo Prairie Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Prairie Church.

Mrs. Kiddoo was born May 12, 1930, in Drury Township, the daughter of John and Aletha Girls Walker. She married Donald S. Kiddoo, March 20, 1949, in Aledo, Ill. He died in December 1994.

She graduated from Reynolds High School in 1948.

She worked at the former Batterson Store in Muscatine.

She was a housewife and did home health care for many in the area. She served as Buffalo Prairie Township Clerk from 1981 to 1997.

She was a faithful and active member of the Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian Church where she had served on the Board of Session and as president of the Women's Association at one time. She was a friend and a saint to many, and a very devoted Mom and Grandma.

Survivors include sons, Dick Kiddoo and his wife, Sheila, of Andalusia, Dan Kiddoo and his wife, Linda, of Taylor Ridge, Ill., Tom Kiddoo of Edgington, Ill., Duane Kiddoo and his wife, Chris, of Buffalo Prairie; daughters, Debbie Reuther and her husband, Randy, of Illinois City, Ill., Sue Hakanson and her husband Jay, of Davenport, Lynde Johnston and her husband, John, of Green Bay, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Lee Zipperer and her husband, Bob, of St. Cloud, Fla.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bob and Irene Downing of Aledo, Ill.; and special friends, Dot and Louie Fowler of Illinois City and Terri Ganzley Kiddoo of Edgington, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, George Ziegler.

Re: Mingo Kiddoo

toppline — 2009-01-07 20:39:43Z

According to our information, Mingo, was a family slave/companion of William David Kiddoo, s/o David Kiddoo 1802-1865. Wm. 1836-1928 was veteran of Confederate Army in Civil War. The tradition is that when he was wounded in the war, Mingo, carried him 40 miles to a railroad and took him home.
Wm.David was the youngest judge that served on the Patula Circuit of Cuthbert, GA, where his father was the first judge. Wm.David m. Martha Rebecca Thornton 25 Jun 1867, and their dau. Mary Lee Kiddoo, also served as an attorney, and as soon as law permitted, a judge Cuthbert, Randolph Co., GA.
Bette Topp - toppline@comcast.net

Re: Richard Kiddoo - Millersburg, Mercer, IL - 1870 U.S. Census

rlauring — 2008-12-16 17:41:13Z

Have some limited info on Richard Kiddoo his wife was daughter of Thomas vanetta and Mary Shearer from history of Jasper co ia i decend from him thru my grandmother Vera (morton)efnor have no infor BEFORE that articlethat stated he was born in PA 4-11-1817 am interested in further info have some old pictures plus all decendants of his daughter Nancy

Kiddoo scan photo to share

shidan9 — 2008-03-01 07:09:21Z

Hi,
I have scans of photos of some Kidddoo relatives to share.
Believes these are of the Forbes Kiddoo Family, son of William Kiddoo, Forbes was a brother to William Nealy Kiddoo, my husband great grandfather.
Wren Kiddoo; Maybe Floy Kiddoo; Group picture with Nota, Renn, Floy, Fray Kiddoo; Group Photo-Forbes, Wren, Lottie & Vance Kiddoo. Wrote as it is written on back of pictures.

Also have 2 pictures that say cousin of Marion Kiddoo (Marion was William Nealy son)- one has 2 unidentified adults and Maragret Florence 8 months and the other says Cousin of Marion Kiddoo-Margaret & unidentied man.

Hope this helps someone.
Shirley

Re: History of the Kiddoo family in the United States, 1780-1981

toppline — 2007-06-24 02:09:37Z

It was in error thqat this publication is being updated. There was not the interest that was needed for me to undertake this task. It will now be up to the future family historians.
Bette Butcher Topp
toppline@comcast.net

Re: James Kiddoo - Mercer County, IL - 1850 U.S. Census

PGenealogy — 2007-04-14 14:56:57Z

"A History of the Kiddoo Family in the United States: 1780 - 1981" compiled by Bette Butcher Topp is available online at

http://patriot.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=%2FFH1...

You will find information on William and Vannie (Kiddoo) McLaughlin on pages 198 and 324. I'm a direct descendant of James and Mary (Tidbal) Kiddoo. Good luck with your research.

Re: James Kiddoo - Mercer County, IL - 1850 U.S. Census

richard_c_casey — 2007-03-29 10:57:02Z

I am seeking descendents of 'Vannie' G. Kiddoo, b.18 Jan 1885, IL and d. 1 Nov 1975, Riverside, CA. Vannie married William McLaughlin 21 Sep 1902. Their children included: Lawrence William, Mabel Frances, Alice Louella, Gerald Thomas, Donald Gregory, Lois Catherine and Ralph Eugene.

I see you are researching IL Kiddoos and thought you might see a connection.

June (Kelbert) Kiddoo 1930 - 2006

PGenealogy — 2006-11-19 04:38:08Z

June Kiddoo, 76, Chanute, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Via Christi- St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.

June was born March 16, 1930 on a farm in Fall River, West of Neodesha. She was born the eleventh of twelve children born to Frank and Stella Young Kebert.

She attended Steele country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Neodesha High School in 1948. She received her state Teaching license in 1949 and taught school in Benedict and North Brown Country School near Neodesha.

She married Glenn M. Kiddoo, August 13, 1950 in Neodesha. He survives of the home. Also surviving are her three children, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a sister, and a brother.

June worked 28 joyful years for the Chanute School Lunch Program, retiring as director in 1992. She was a member of the First Christian Church where she served as a deacon. She enjoyed reading, quilting and cooking for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers and sisters, Lee, Gus, George, Cleo, Bessie, Mabel, Maude, Wilma and an infant sister, Nina.

The family will greet friends at Penwell Gabel Johnson Chapel on Sunday, November 12, 2006 from 1-3 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2006 at the First Christian Church, 102 North Grant in Chanute. Interment will follow in the Neodesha Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be made in June's name to First Christian Church.

Penwell Gabel Johnson Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

The Chanute Tribune Online, Chanute, KS, 10 November 2006.

Re: Caddow/McGowan

2006-10-07 09:30:24Z

Thanks for your message. We have managed to trace our Caddows back to James Coudie Born about 1770 ? where- married to Jean/Jane Rae daughter of John Rae and Mary Thomson. We have not found their births yet so not sure if it Scotland or Ireland. Their names are spelt Caudie,Cowdie, Caldow,Cuddie, Cuddaw and Caddow on various documentations but haven't found any with the Kiddoo spelling yet.
If you think we may descend from the same family would be very interested in sharing information.
Susan Fotheringhame, Brisbane, Australia

Re: Caddow/McGowan

toppline — 2006-10-05 20:53:24Z

I am descended from Jame Kiddoo who came to America with his father, George & 3 brothers. I have recently been checking on the name as it might have been spelled in Scotland. We know that they spent at least one generation in IRE. James died in Allegheny co., PA 30 Sep 1823, leaving his 2nd wife, Mary Tidball.
In 1981, I updated the Kiddoo Family History in the U.S. 1790-1981.
Am more happy to share information and learn more.
Bette Butcher Topp

Re: History of the Kiddoo family in the United States, 1780-1981

WDale_M — 2006-04-26 02:42:59Z

I have only recently become aware of your 1981 book on the KIDDOO family and found it very useful in providing information about the Rev Kiddoo Thomas Peter Simmons ((1865-1947) (son of Philip Simmons and Jane Kiddoo). K.P.T. Simmons was married to Blanche B. Humes who is linked to my NEGLEY family.

Do you have any additional information on K. T. P. Simmons beyond that which is in your book.

I am working on a major study of the family of Alexander NEGLEY, thus my interest. Willing to share.

Bill Muller
muller1938@yahoo.com

Re: Frank Kiddoo

2006-04-16 02:18:23Z

Patricia;

I thank you for the information, unfortunately it didn't seem to include any of my Kiddoo Family names.

Re: Frank Kiddoo

PGenealogy — 2006-04-15 12:37:22Z

Are you aware that "The History of the Kiddoo Family in the United States 1780 - 1981" which was compiled by Bette Butcher Topp is available online at http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/docviewer.exe?CISOROOT=... ?

Frank Kiddoo

kiddoolk — 2006-04-14 05:42:00Z

My grandfather was named Frank Kiddoo, I believe he died in North Carolina sometime in the 1980s, his wife was Flora, whom died years later, my father's name was Ward Austin Kiddoo. I lost contact with a cousin Kathy whom lived at one time in Ohio.

Re: Mingo Kiddoo

2006-02-05 02:12:05Z

Thank you very much for your help. The book was new to me. I am aware of the census data regarding Mingo Kiddoo, but know of little else. The women listed with him on the 1870 census have proved untracable. Any new leads or other information would be greatly appreciated. Given the family welfare, I think it unlikely that he ever left Georgia (though I am not sure of his death location) and likely died between the 1900-1910 census (he would have been in his 90s).

Re: Mingo Kiddoo

PGenealogy — 2006-02-04 05:11:48Z

Mingo Kiddoo

2006-02-02 21:59:20Z

I am looking for any information on Mingo Kiddoo who would have lived in Cuthbert, Georgia from 1840-1860?, especially family documentation including photos. He was likely involved with the Fifth Geogia Infantry (Company F) during the American Civil War.

Re: History of the Kiddoo family in the United States, 1780-1981

PGenealogy — 2006-01-28 02:13:59Z

This book has been scanned and appears online at
http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/docviewer.exe?CISOROOT=...

History of the Kiddoo family in the United States, 1780-1981