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George Kenning (1880-1956)

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Sir George Kenning (1880-1956) of Kennings and George Kenning Ltd

1880 Born, son of Francis Kenning

Involved in the distribution of oils, particularly paraffin, which he sold from a travelling horse and cart

1911 Oil merchant, employer, lived in Clays Lane, Derbyshire with his mother and siblings[1]

1939 Chairman & Manager of Motor Company, lived in Chesterfield with Catharine B Kenning [2]

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ 1911 census
  2. ↑ 1939 register
  • [1] Nedias newsletter #62
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