Henry Kimpton
Jane Peer
Henry Kimpton
Jane Peer
William Kimpton
Fanny Tallon
John Kimpton
f a m i l y
Siblings:
Richard Hayden Kimpton
Rose Jane Kimpton
William Henry Kimpton
Harriet Lilly Kimpton
Frances Caroline Kimpton
Fanny Kimpton
Frank Kimpton
Frederick Valentine Kimpton
Nellie Kimpton

Children with:
Olive Stonestreet

Children:
Donald Jack Kimpton
Frances Betty Kimpton
Richard William Kimpton
Morris Frank Kimpton

John KIMPTON

  • aka Jack
  • Born: 13 June 1882
    • High Street, Rye, Sussex, England
    • Father: William Kimpton
    • Mother: Fanny Kimpton formerly Tallon
    • Father's Occupation: Basketmaker
    • Informant: William Kimpton, Father High Street Rye
    • Registered: 24 June 1882
  • Army Record:
    • Joined In 28 August 1900, the Joined the 3rd Battalion, Sussex Regiment
    • Where Born: Rye, Sussex
    • Name of Master: F Ashenden, Rye, Sussex
    • Trade: Painter
    • Age: 18 years 2 months
    • Condition: Single
    • Height: 5 feet 5 7/8 inches
    • Weight: 122 1/2 lbs
    • Complexion: Fresh
    • Eyes: Hazel
    • Hair: Brown
    • Religion: Wesleyan
    • Rank: Private
    • Number: 8331
    • Father's Address: 18 High Street, Rye, Sussex
    • Discharged: 16 May 1904 Totally Unfit
    • Re-enlisted: 21 September 1914 at Hastings
    • Demobilized: 26 February 1919
  • Married: 14 September 1910
    • At: The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Rye, Sussex, England
    • To: Olive Stonestreet
    • Name: John Kimpton
    • Age: 28 years
    • Condition: Bachelor
    • Profession: Painter
    • Residence: 111 High Street, Rye, Sussex
    • Father's Name: William Kimpton (deceased)
    • Father's Profession: Basket Maker
    • Witnesses: F V Kimpton and G T Birchall
  • Addresses: 1914-19, 5 St Margarets Terrace, Rye, Sussex
  • Occupation: Painter/ARP Warden
  • Died: 8 August 1943
    • At: Darvell Hall Sanatorium, Robertsbridge, Sussex, England
    • Age: 61 years
    • Occupation: Of 112 High Street, Rye ARP Warden
    • Cause of Death: Bronchial Carcinoma
    • Informant: R Dingley, Acting Medical Superintendent, Darvell Hall Sanatorium, Robertsbridge, Sussex
  • Buried: Rye Cemetery, Playden, East Sussex, England
       Plot: Non-conformist section M/P

Photographs

17 High Street

17 High Street, Rye

Rye Cemetery

The site of John Kimpton's grave.

Newspapers

Hastings and St Leonards Observer
Saturday, September 17, 1910

MR. JACK KIMPTON MARRIED. - A quiet weddiing was solemised on Wednesday morning at Rye Wesleyan Church. The contracting parties were Miss Olive Stonestreet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stonestreet of Guestling, and Mr. John Kimpton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kimpton of Rye. The Rev. John Haydon, of Rye officiated in the absence of the Rev. Walter Hudson, who was representing the Rye Circuit at the Synod. The bride was attired in a mauve coloured costume, faced back with white cloth and with a tulle hat to match. She also wore a spray of white chrysanthemums and heather, and a gold chain (the gift of the bridegroom). Mr. George Birchall acted in the capacity of best man. The honeymoon is being spent at Bexhill.

Sussex Express and County Herald
Friday, Aug 13, 1943

Births, Marriages and Deaths

Deaths

KIMPTON.-On Sunday, August 8th, John Kimpton of 112 High-street, Rye, passed peacefully away, aged 61 years.

Sussex Express and County Herald
Friday, Aug 4, 1944

Page 8

In Memoriam

KIMPTON--In memory of John Kimpton (Rye), who passed peacefully away August 8th 1943.
    KIMPTON--In loving memory of John Kimpton, who died August 8th, 1943. -- From his brothers and sisters 111, High street, Rye

Census Information

5 April 1891

  • Parish: Rye, Sussex
  • Address: 17 High Street, Rye, Sussex, England
  • Name given: John Kimpton
  • Name of Head: William Kimpton
  • Relationship to Head: Son
  • Condition: -
  • Age given: 8 years
  • Occupation: Scholar
  • Birthplace: Sussex, England
  • Other Occupants (relative to head): Fanny Kimpton (wife), William Kimpton (son), Lily Kimpton (daughter), Fanny Kimpton (daughter), Frank Kimpton (son), Frederick Kimpton (son) and Nellie Kimpton (daughter)
  • Reference: RG 12/756 Folio 5 Page 4

31 March 1901

  • Parish: St Mary, Rye, Sussex
  • Address: 18 High Street, Rye, Sussex, England
  • Name Given: John Kimpton
  • Name of Head: William Kimpton
  • Relationship to Head: Son
  • Condition: Single
  • Age given: 18 years
  • Occupation: Private 3rd Sussex Regiment
  • Birthplace: Rye, Sussex, England
  • Other Occupants (relative to head): Fanny Kimpton (wife), Frederick Kimpton (son) and (Nellie Kimpton (daughter)
  • Reference: RG 13/859 Folio 6 Page 4

2 April 1911

  • Name Given: Jack Kimpton
  • Name of Head: Jack Kimpton
  • Relationship: Head
  • Parish: Playden
  • Age given: 29 years
  • Condition: Married
  • Occupation: House Painter
  • Married: Under one year
  • Birthplace: Rye, Sussex, England
  • Children living: -
  • Children having died: -
  • Address: The Highlands, Rye, Sussex, England
  • Other Occupants (relative to head): Olive Kimpton (wife)
  • Reference: RG14 PN4699 RG78 PN200 RD68 SD1 ED9 SN32

19 June 1921

  • Name of Head: John Kimpton
  • Name Given: John Kimpton
  • Relationship: Head
  • Age: 39 years
  • Condition: Married
  • Parents: -
  • Birthplace: Rye Sussex
  • Nationality: -
  • School: -
  • Occupation: Painter Unemployed through illness
  • Employment: Burnham Sons Builders
  • Place of Work: Rye
  • Address: 5 St Margret Terrace Rye
  • Other Occupants (relative to head): Olive Kimpton (wife) and Frances Betty Kimpton (daughter)

National Register 29 September 1939

  • Address: 112 High Street, Rye, Sussex, England
  • Name: John Kimpton
  • [Head: Freda P Fotheringham]
  • Date of Birth: 13 June 1882
  • Occupation: House Painter and Colourman
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Other Occupants: Olive Kimpton
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