Background
Kidd, William Matthew was born on June 15, 1918 in Burnsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert H. and Henrietta (Hornor) Kidd.
Kidd, William Matthew was born on June 15, 1918 in Burnsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert H. and Henrietta (Hornor) Kidd.
Student, Glenville State College, 1936-1938; Juris Doctor, West Virginia University, 1950.
Teacher, elementary schools, 1938-1941, 45-46; member, West Virginia House of Delegates, 1950-1952; private practice, 1950-1974; prosecuting attorney, Braxton County, West Virginia, 1962-1970; circuit judge, 14th Judicial Circuit, Sutton, West Virginia, 1974-1979; chief judge, 14th Judicial Circuit, Sutton, West Virginia, 1976-1979; judge, United States District Court (southern district) West Virginia, Bluefield, 1979-1983; judge, United States District Court (northern district) West Virginia, Clarksburg, 1983-1990; senior judge, United States District Court (northern district) West Virginia, Clarksburg, since 1990; senior judge, United States District Court (northern district) West Virginia, Clarksburg, since 1990.
With United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member West Virginia Judicial Association, American Judicature Society, United States 4th Circuit Judicial Association, Phi Alpha Delta.
Married Madelyn Conrad, June 28, 1943. 1 child, Madelyn Sue Kidd Shipe.