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Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY 1871 – 1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 SEP 1871

Birth Location: South Durham Villa, Shildon, Co. Durham

Death Date: 2 SEP 1951

Death Location: Beechfield Nursing Home, 20 Bramley Hill South, Croydon, Surrey

Father: John GOUNDRY

Mother: Margaret THOMPSON

Spouse(s): Leah PHILLIPS

Children(s):

In 1871, Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY entered the world in South Durham Villa, Shildon, Co. Durham, born to John Wesley GOUNDRY and Margaret THOMPSON. In 1881, Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in North Terrace, Shildon, Co. Durham. Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY married Leah PHILLIPS. Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY passed away in 1951 in Beechfield Nursing Home, 20 Bramley Hill South, Croydon, Surrey.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY entered the world in South Durham Villa, Shildon, Co. Durham, born to John Wesley GOUNDRY and Margaret THOMPSON.
  • In 1881, Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in North Terrace, Shildon, Co. Durham.
  • Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY married Leah PHILLIPS.
  • Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY passed away in 1951 in Beechfield Nursing Home, 20 Bramley Hill South, Croydon, Surrey.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob GOUNDRY's Ancestors

Self
Jacob GOUNDRY
1871 – 1951
Birth Place: South Durham Villa, Shildon, Co. Durham
Parents
John Wesley GOUNDRY
1838 – 1905
Shildon, Co. Durham
Margaret THOMPSON
1846 – 1919
Fremington, Reeth, Yorkshire (North Riding)
Grandparents
Jacob GOUNDRY
1803 – 1869
Eldon, Co. Durham
Ann HANN
1811 – 1870
Carrville, Northumberland
James THOMPSON
Great-Grandparents
Jacob GOUNDRY
1754 – 1802
Grace PARKIN
– 1839
Christopher HANN
Ann
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George GOUNDRY
1706 – 1774
Phebe WATSON
1712 – 1806
Thomas Parkin

Jacob GOUNDRY's Timeline

8 Records

1871
18 SEP 1871
Birth of Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY in South Durham Villa, Shildon, Co. Durham
South Durham Villa, Shildon, Co. Durham
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 10
Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY appeared in census in North Terrace, Shildon, Co. Durham
North Terrace, Shildon, Co. Durham
1891
BET 1891 AND 1901
Age 20
Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY was employed
None
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 20
Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY appeared in census in 16 Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
16 Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 30
Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY appeared in census in 5 Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
5 Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 40
Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY appeared in census in 31 High Street, Reigate, Surrey
31 High Street, Reigate, Surrey
1951
2 SEP 1951
Age 80
Death of Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY in Beechfield Nursing Home, 20 Bramley Hill South, Croydon, Surrey
Beechfield Nursing Home, 20 Bramley Hill South, Croydon, Surrey
1952
21 NOV 1952
Age 81
Jacob Ernest James GOUNDRY - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 SEP 1871
    Event Place: South Durham Villa, Shildon, Co. Durham

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 3 APR 1881
    Event Place: North Terrace, Shildon, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with six siblings, their parents and a Servant
    Age:
    9y

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 OCT 1889
    Record Source: he accompanied his sister Janet when she sang at the annual thanksgiving services held at Gosforth Free Methodist Church.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BET 1891 AND 1901

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Event Place: 16 Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Record Source: living with seven siblings and their parents
    Age:
    19y

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: 5 Woodbine Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
    Record Source: where he was a boarder
    Age:
    29y

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 JUN 1908
    Record Source: he was a witness at the marriage of his sister Lucy Elizabeth Beatrice GOUNDRY

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Event Place: 31 High Street, Reigate, Surrey
    Record Source: living with his sister Janet Amelia GOUNDRY in a six-roomed house - Jacob was unmarried and was in business as an Electrical Engineer from his home address.
    Age:
    39y

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1918
    Record Source: his sister Ruth Annie GOUNDRY had a Fancy Goods Repository business three doors away at 34 High Street.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 JUN 1934
    Record Source: he advertised the registration of land at Hollidays Bottom, Chaldon, Surrey

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 JUN 1934
    Record Source: a notice in The London Gazette, 8 June 1934 stated that he was about to register land in a road known as Hollidays Bottom, Chaldon, Surrey with H.M. Land Registry. His address was 34 High Street, Reigate, Surrey

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 JAN 1935
    Record Source: at Redhill County Court J.E.J. GOUNDRY, Electrical Engineers, of Reigate were successful in reducing the amount of compensation paid to a man who had fallen from a tall ladder whilst employed by them in 1933 - it was reduced to 15s. (75p) a week and the Company was also granted costs

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: ABT JUL 1946
    Event Place: Reigate, Surrey
    Record Source: his business was acquired by Mr. W.G. BRADY, who had been "recently released from His Majesty's Forces overseas"

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1948 AND 1954
    Record Source: the business was still trading as Electrical Engineers at 64 High Street, Reigate.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1951
    Record Source: he was listed in the London telephone directory at 3 Kenmore Road, Kenley.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 SEP 1951
    Event Place: Beechfield Nursing Home, 20 Bramley Hill South, Croydon, Surrey
    Record Source: - his home address was 3 Kenmore Road, Kenley.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 NOV 1952
    Record Source: probate was granted to his widow Leah GOUNDRY, his effects were valued at £7,906.

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