David Oxley Goody
David was born in 1823. David's father was
Abraham Goody and his mother was
Mahala Argent. His paternal grandfather was
Noah Goody and his paternal grandmother is
Sarah Parker. He had eight brothers named
Abraham,
Enoch,
John,
Charles,
Isaac,
Peter,
Abner and
Job. He was the seventh oldest of the nine children.
Parish records show that he was christened in St Margarets Church, Tilbury Juxta Clare, Essex on 29th July 1823 by Charles Fisher.
1841 Census shows that he was 15 years of age, born in Essex and living at Tilbury Juxta Clare, Essex.
1851 Census shows that he was 27 years of age, born in Tilbury Juxta Clare, Essex and living in North Fambridge, Essex. His surname is shown as GOODAY in this census.
1861 Census shows he was 37 years of age, born in Tilbury Juxta Clare, Essex and living at Shops, Maldon Road, North Fambridge, Essex.
1863 White’s Directory David Goody Shopkeeper, Jonathan Freeman Coal Merchant (brother in law)
1871 Census shows that he was 47 years of age, born in Tilbury Juxta Clare, Essex and living in Maldon Road, North Fambridge, Essex
1872/3 David applied for an Alehouse Keepers Tradesman’s License
From: THE PARISH OF NORTH FAMBRIDGE by Jeffrey J.D. Braithwaite
It is possible, that just after the 1828 Alehouse Keepers Act, a North Fambridge man, one David Goodey was one of those who started selling ale and spirits without a license. He is listed in the Post Office Directory of 1859 as being a shopkeeper. In local verbal history he is quoted as being a coal merchant who also used to sell intoxicating liquid from his home which was named Rose Cottage in Fambridge Road. This cottage has been renamed and is now called Smugglers Cottage. As the Justices of the Peace managed to control the sale of liquor again David Goodey must have started to become concerned for in 1872 he applied for an Alehouse Keepers Tradesman’s License. A one year license was issued on 24th August of that year but not for Rose Cottage but to sell from premises near North Fambridge Hall and owned by George Raven of Purleigh. The license was renewed on 23rd August 1873 for a further one year period.
(At that time George Raven was farming 200 acres at Wash Farm, Purleigh and employed 7 men and 3 boys)
1874 Post Office Directory shows Freeman and Goody Coal Merchants
David Goody Beer Retailer
1881 Census shows that he was 58 years of age, born in Tilbury, Essex and living at Maldon Road, North Fambridge, Essex.
Records show that between 1875 and 1891 he was a Coal Merchant. The coal was delivered on the river.
From “Notes of North Fambridge” written by Elsie Sophia Beach in early 1900s
Coal barges sailing past North Fambridge from Newcastle Upon Tyne to Hullbridge sometimes dropped off coal for North Fambridge coal merchant Mr Goody.
We believe they also collected horse dung from London, which was used on the local fields.
1891 Census shows that he was 67 years of age, born in Tilbury, Essex and living in Maldon Road, North Fambridge, Essex.
1898 National Probate and Wills records show that probate was awarded to Isaac Walter Goody, Superintendent Ptovident Association on 15th March for effects valued at £98 2s 9d.
Occupation Details
1851 Census shows that he was a Farm Labourer
In 1856 Parish records show that he was a Shopkeeper.
1861 Census shows he was a Coal Merchant.
1871 Census shows that he was a Coal Merchant.
Records show that between 1875 and 1891 he was a Coal Merchant.
The coal was delivered on the river. We believe they also collected horse dung from London which was used on the local fields.
Death Notes
Death was registered between Jan-Mar 1898 in Maldon Registration District at 74 years of age.
He died on 18th January 1898 and was buried on 23rd January 1898 at Holy Trinity Church, North Fambridge, Essex along with his wife Susannah.
Died at the age of 75 on January 18th, 1898.
David's first family with Susannah Freeman
David and
Susannah were married on May 13th, 1848. They had nine sons and a daughter, named
David,
Abraham,
James,
Daniel,
Charles,
Alfred,
Isaac,
Daniel,
Abraham and
Susannah.
Marriage was registered between April-June 1848 in Maldon Registration District.
They were married in Holy Trinity Church, North Fambridge, Essex on 13th May 1848.
Marriage was registered between Jan-Mar 1874 in Maldon Registration District.
They were married in Holy Trinity Church, North Fambridge on 9th January 1874.
