He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1849, 1854 and 1858.
[2] Kidd served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1849, 1854 and 1858.
[2][3] In 1859, Kidd succeeded James W. Clayton as chief clerk of the House of Delegates.
[4] In September 1861, while chief clerk, Kidd was arrested as a Southern sympathizer alongside members of the House of Delegates.
[2][5] He was required to give an oath to the United States prior to his release ten days later.