At the time of the 1871 England Census William H Kennard, aged 18, born in Waldron Sussex, grocer's porter, was with his parents at 6 Jersey Street, Brighton Sussex.
At the time of the 1881 England Census William H Kennard, aged 30, born in Waldron Sussex, commercial traveller, and wife Charlotte, aged 30, born in Brighton Sussex, were living in Lancing Sussex. Present were daugther Charlotte M (1) of Lancing, and father-in-law Richard Randall (81) of Ditchling Sussex, widower.
At the time of the 1891 England Census William H Kennard, aged 39, born in Waldron Sussex, clothier's manager, and [2nd] wife Bertha, aged 27, born in Derby, were living at 26 Lovell St., St. Lukes Yorkshire. With them were children Charlotte M (11) of Lancing Sussex, William H (2) of Burton on Trent Staffs, and Walter E (11 mo) of Sheffield Yorks.
At the time of the 1901 England Census Wm Henri Kennard, aged 49, born in Cross in Hand Sussex, estate agent's accountant, and wife Bertha, aged 37, born in Derby Derbyshire, were living at 8 Grantham Rd., Bradford Yorkshire. With them were children Charlotte M. (21) of Lancing Sussex, street shop manageress, William H (12) of Burton on Trent Staffs, Walter E (10) of Sheffield Yorks, Ethel A (6) of Bradford, and Cyril V (2) of Bradford.
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ESTATE AGENT AND RESTAURANT-KEEPER'S FAILURE
A Statement has been issued by the Bradford Official Receiver relative to the affairs of William Henry Kennard, estate agent and restaurant-keeper, of 8, Grantham-place, Bradford.
Up to seven years ago bankrupt was a clothier's manager. He then began business as an estate agent. He states that his present difficulties have arisen mainly in connection with the Silver Grill Restaurant, Kirkgate. The deficiency is £161 9s. 9d.
The Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury, Friday, 13 Sep 1901, p. 6.
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AVOID BANKRUPTCY.—Tradesmen and others in difficulties should consult W. H. Kennard, 50a, Sunbridge-road, Bradford. Strictly confidential.
The Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury, Wednesday, 19 Sep 1906, p. 1
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At the time of the 1911 England Census William Henri Kennard, aged 59, born in Cross in Hand Sussex, estate agent's accountant, and wife of 23 years Bertha, aged 47, born in Derby Derbyshire (mother of 4 children 1 deceased), were living at 26 Chesham St., Bradford Yorkshire West Riding. With them were children William Henri (22) of Burton on Trent Staffs, wool merchant's book keeper, Walter Ernest (20) of Sheffield Yorkshire, shipping merchant's clerk, and Ethel Annie (16) of Bradford, tent merchant's clerk.
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