Richard Hayden KIMPTON

The Hastings and St Leonards Observer
Saturday, February 3, 1877

RYE BOROUGH BENCH

Monday. - Before the Mayor (C. P. Meryon, Esq), and T. Hinds.
PEACOCK AND SAUNDER'S SCHOOL
   William, son of William Tiltman, 7; Samuel, son of Robert Dunlop, 9; Richard, son of William Kimpton, 7; and William Ashenden, 11, were admitted to the above school, after having read before their Worships.
   Extention of time, for one hour, on Thursday was granted to Mr. Wm. Elliott, it being the occasion of the Harmonic Society's supper.

The Sussex Advertiser
January 15, 1878

Provincial Intelligence

Rye

"Hope of Rye" Juvenile Temple. -An open meeting of this youthful unity, for the benefit of "children of a larger growth," was held in the above temple, Cinque Ports street, on Thursday evening last, when the rooms, as usual on these occasions, were thoroughly filled, and the intelligent entertainers were well up to their work..... An evening hymn was recited by Hadyn Kimpton, a clever boy, and No. 11 Ode was sung, "Our fathers were high-minded men." which concluded the programme.

The Sussex Express, Surrey Standard, Weald of Kent Mail, Hants and County Advertiser
Saturday, March 29 1890

Page 9

RYE

THE SALVATION ARMY. - On Sunday last, Messrs. R. H. Kimpton (son of Mr. Wm. Kimpton, basketmaker, of High-street) and John Knight (son of Mr. John Knight, tailor, of Landgate). took their public farewell at the Salvation Army Barracks prior to proceding to the head-quarters of General Booth as regular soldiers of the army. There were a large and enthusiastic congregation to bid the young fellows God-speed in their mission.

The Hastings and St Leonards Observer
Saturday, May 9, 1903

A Salvation Army Worker
Adjutant Kimpton Leaving Hastings
Record of Good Work Accomplished
Some Innovations Introduced

On Sunday, at the Salvation Army Barracks, St. Andrew's square, farewell services to Adjutant Kimpton (the commanding officer of the district), and Mrs. Kimpton, who are leaving the town, were held. Considering the wet weather, the congregations were large.
In the morning the Adjutant spoke of the translation of Elijah to heaven....
In the afternoon Mrs. Kimpton addressed the meeting....
Adjutant Kimpton, who is native to Rye, and knew Hastings very well, came to the town twelve months ago from Woolwich, and left on Thursday morning to take over the command at Tonbridge.
Adjutant Kimpton gave an interesting address, speaking of the different features of the work in every town in which he had laboured. He joined the Army fourteen years ago, and had since been stationed at eighteen different towns.

The Salvation Army War Cry

10 February 1962

Page 3

Major Richard Hayden Kimpton (R.), from an eventide home in St Leonard's, on January 29th.
   The Major was appointed to Huddersfield when he became an officer in 1890 and served in the British Territory in corps and divisional appointments until he retired as Chancellor of the Hull and Lincs Division in 1929.
   Mrs. Kimpton, whom as Captain Edith Gaunt he married in 1896, was promoted to Glory in 1939.

31 March 1962, Page 9

SHARED HIS RICH EXPERIENCE

When the Army 'opened fire' in the ancient town of Rye, under the leadership of Captain Mels and Lieutenant Maloney, who faced opposition and persecution, Richard Hayden Kimpton was a young, strong lad. With others lads he attended the meetings intent on causing disturbance, but God spoke to him and he became truly converted.
   At the age of nineteen he entered the Training College in 1890, served as an officer in British corps appointments, then became a staff officer, holding the position of chancellor in several divisions. In 1896 he married Captain Edith Gaunt. Due to his wife's failing health he retired early and followed her promotion to Glory in 1939 he returned to his old home corps.
   The majors work was not finished, however. He took responsibility for clearing the corps of a mortgage, replaced the old seats with a complete set of new comfortable chairs, and provided song books. The hall today bears evidence of his love and interest for God and the Army.
Major Kimpton was a vigorous open-air fighter, eager to bring home the gospel truths. A man of prayer and great vision, he was an inspiration to young officers stationed at the corps, sharing with them his rich experience.
   The funeral service was conducted by Brigadier William Lawrence, the Divisional Commander, and the memorial service by Captain Hazel Kilminster, formerly the corps officer. Tributes were paid by his comrades and present at the memorial service was the mother of the town's deputy mayor, who remembered the night Major Kimpton was converted. The Major will be revered as one of God's faithful warriors.