Parish records show that he was christened in St Andrews Church, Halstead, Essex on 24th March 1818 by William Adams. The actual date of birth is not recorded in the baptism register. His father, William, was a Bricklayer at the time.
1841 Census shows that he was 26 years of age and living in Halstead, Essex. It seems that the age shown on this census is incorrect and should be 22 years of age.
1861 Census shows that he was 42 years of age, born in Halstead and living in Catherine Back Lane, Barking, Essex.
1871 Census shows that he was 53 years of age and living in Romford, Barking Town.
Occupation Details
1861 Census shows he was a Bricklayer.
Death was registered between Jan-Mar 1878 in Romford Registration District at 60 years of age.
Died at the age of 60 in 1878.
Edward's family with Mary Hawkins
Edward and
Mary were married on June 21st, 1841. They had a son named
James.
Marriage was registered between April-June 1841 in Halstead Registration District.
Parish records show that they were married in St Giles Church, Great Maplestead, Essex on 21st June 1841 by W Davies Morgan.
The witnesses were James Hawkins and George Binks.
Edward Goody