In 1888 he was living in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire5789.
In 1901 he was living in 9 York Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire937.

John Kimberley, a bachelor aged 23 whose occupation was carpenter, married Sarah Ann Lloyd, a spinster aged 23 whose occupation was nail maker. The groom's address was Sidemoor, Bromsgrove and the bride's address was Catshill, Bromsgrove. The bride's father was Sampson Lloyd and his occupation was nail maker. Details of the groom's father were not recorded. The marriage was performed at the Hephzibah Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Primitive Methodists by certified. The ceremony was performed by Walter Perry and James Laughton, Registrar. The bride and groom both signed. The marriage was witnessed by Benjamin Nickless (signed) and [illegible] Evans (signed)5789.