John Goody
John was born in 1794. John's father was
Thomas Goody and his mother was
Jane Pepper. His paternal grandparents were
John Goody and
Mary Williams. He had three brothers and four sisters, named
James,
William,
Thomas,
Sarah,
Mary,
Amelia and
Susannah. He was the seventh oldest of the eight children.
Parish records show that he was christened in St Peter's Church, Birch, Essex on 15th September 1793. His surname was spelt GOODDY.
1841 Census shows that he was 45 years of age, born in Essex and living in Layer Breton, Essex.
1851 Census shows he was 56 years of age, born in Layer Breton, Essex and living at White House, Layer Breton, Essex.
1861 Census shows that he was 66 years of age, born in Layer Breton, Essex and living at Quaker Chapel, Layer Breton, Essex. His name is shown as JOHN GOODAY in this census.
1871 Census shows that he was 76 years of age and living in Lexden Stanway, Essex.
Occupation Details
1841 Census shows that he was an Agricultural Labourer.
1851 Census shows that he was an Agricultural Labourer.
Death Notes
Death was registered between April-June 1879 in Lexden Registration District at 84 years of age under the surname GOODEY.
Parish records show that he was buried at St Mary's Church, Layer Breton, Essex on 3rd April 1879 by William Blow at 84 years of age.
Died at the age of 85 in 1879.
John's family with Rachel Seward
John and
Rachel were married on January 3rd, 1814. They had five sons and four daughters, named
Thomas,
Elijah,
John,
Elisha,
John,
Hannah,
Eliza,
Mary and
Mary.
Parish records show that they were married in St Laurence and All Saints Church, Eastwood, Essexunder the surname GOODDY.
