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- Edward Kemp died in Bournemouth A/M/J 1957 ( 6B 136 ) when his age was recorded as 80 years
7/4/04 - Searched for birth as Edward Kemp for years 1876 & 1877 Only likely ones are:-
Edward Ernest Kemp, born Louth O/N/D 1876, 7a 602
Edward Kemp, born Wortley J/F/M 1877, 9c 296 (where's Wortley?)
3/9/03 - Searched for birth as Edward Durrance for years 1875 to 1880 Only likely one is:-
Edward Durrans born Huddesfield June Qtr. 1877 9a 355. Birth Cert obtained for Edward Durrans 9a 355 but was not the right Edward. As Edward appears to have been born before Sarah Fitkin was married it might be worth looking for an Edward Fitkin born about 1877.
2/10/2004 - Finally found Edwards birth_
Birth Source, GRO
Birth Record:-
Edward Kemp Fitkin, born Doncaster, Dec Qtr. 1876, GRO Ref 9c 717
This has to be the right Edward with both the names Kemp and Fitkin.
He was born about 18 months before his mother Sarah Fitkin married Charles Durrance.
We now know where he got the name Kemp from: he was christened with it as a middle name.
It could be that Kemp was his natural fathers surname and possibly Edward his first name.
It may be worth searching for an Edward Kemp, living in Doncaster born about 1856.
Birth Cert sent for and this may throw more light onto the situation.
Birth Cert:-
District Doncaster in the County of York
Date Born - 2nd Novenber 1876 at 1 West Laith Gate, Doncaster.
No Father recorded
Mother - Sarah Fitkin
Searched for an Edward Kemp living in Doncaster at that time but couldn't find one.
Informant - Sarah Fitkin, Mother. Resident at 1 West Laith Gate, Doncaster.
Date Registered - 22nd November 1876
Searched for an Edward Kemp living in Doncaster at that time but couldn't find one.
Edward used the name Fitkin for his marriage in 1900 and also registered his daughter Nellie as a Fitkin in 1900 but by the 1901 Census he had dropped the Fitkin and was using his middle name Kemp.
1901 Census
Address - 64 Foundry Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire.
Head Edward Kemp Aged 24 yrs Railway Engine Cleaner Born Doncaster
Wife Mary A Kemp Aged 23 yrs Born Spilsby, Lincs
Daug Nellie Kemp Aged 4 months Born Horncastle
It is not known when or why Edward changed his name from Durrance to Kemp but the 1901 Census indicates it was much earlier than originally thought. Family folk law comes up with two possible reasons why he changed his name. One because he was brought up by different people than his original parents and their name was Kemp. The second reason was because it would be better for his business prospects. The second reason is looking less plausible as he had already changed the name by 1901 and at that time he was employed as a Railway Engine cleaner and had not gone into business for himself. Con Clarke, nephew of Edward Durrance, believes that Edward first made his mark as a business man by repairing bicycles for the Army during the 1914/1918 war.
In Kellys 1933 and 1937 for Louth is the same Commercial entry:
East Lincs Motor Co. Ford & Fordison Specialists. (Edward Kemp proprietor) 158 Eastgate, Louth. TN 76.
Also in Kells for 1937 in Louth is an entry:
Durrance Charles R. Ground Chalk Works, 37 Legbourne Rd.
In the Lincolnshire Almanack for 1927 is an entry for a Mrs Durance of 142 Foundry St., Horncastle. This may just be coincedence.
Occupation: 1901, Railway Engine Cleaner
Residence: November 2, 1876, 1 West Laith Gate, Doncaster, York, England
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Main & Clarke Families 
1876 - 1957 (80 years)
