Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory Of Alexander Kidd

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 24, 2007

1. In Memory Of Alexander Kidd Marker

Inscription.
Sergeant
New York Continental Line
Revolutionary War
US Artillery Volunteers
War of 1812

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 40° 41.587′ N, 74° 1.111′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. It is on Carder Road east of Hays Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Governors Island, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early North American Colonist Remains (within shouting distance of this marker); Governors Island

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Group Effort (within shouting distance of this marker); Across the Harbor: Remembering September 11th (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Promenade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding In Memory Of Alexander Kidd.
There is very little to be found on Sgt. Kidd. According to "The New York Line - New York In The Revolution" by Berthold Fernow, his entry as part of the First Regiment, First Company reads: “Kidd, Alex., Serg't, as Corp'l Nov. 28, '76, war; Serg't Aug. 7, '77, Priv. in '79, Serg't Nov. 80, Priv. June, '82. E. M. R.”
As for his life, Ancestry records: “Born in Wallkill, Ulster, New York, USA on 25 Jun 1746 to Robert Andrew Kidd and Martha Taylor. Alexander Kidd married Keziah Ann Brundage and had 2 children. He passed away on 10 Jun 1815

In Memory Of Alexander Kidd marker site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 28, 2020

2. In Memory Of Alexander Kidd marker site

Building 114 is in the background.

in Governor's Island, Nassau (sic), New York, USA.”
There is no explanation for what this marker is doing here - it's doubtful that this would be his gravesite.

Also see . . . Alexander Kidd 1746-1815. Ancestry entry (Submitted on February 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.