William Kennard
William Kennard (1824-1888), founder of Kennards
1851 Residing at King Street, New town, Deptford: William Kennard (age 27 born Deal), Draper. With his niece Elizabeth (age 17).[1]
1852 Married (1) at Lewisham to Harriett Caroline Grover
1859 Birth of son Frederick Walwyn Kennard
1860 Birth of son Arthur Grover Kennard
1863 Death of Harriet, his first wife
1865 Married (2) at Stroud to Sarah Butler Skinner
1866 Birth of son William Thomas Kennard
1871 Residing at 1 Cavendish Villa, Wellesley Road, Croydon: William Kennard (age 47 born deal), Linen Draper. With his wife Sarah B. and their children Harriet W. (age 18), Frederick W. Kennard (age 11), Arthur G. Kennard (age 10), Sarah E. (age 3) and Florence A. (age 2).[2]
1881 Residing at 47 Wellesley Road, Croydon: William Kennard (age 57 born Deal), Draper employing 6 men and 2 females. With his wife Sarah B. and son William Kennard (age 15 born Croydon).[3]