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John Goundry 1847 – 1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1847

Birth Location: Berry Edge, Ebchester, Co. Durham

Death Date: 2 SEP 1906

Death Location: Jesmond House, Saltburn, Yorkshire (North Riding)

Father: John GOUNDRY

Mother: Sarah HODGSON

Spouse(s): Mary Mortimer

Children(s): Frederick GOUNDRY, John GOUNDRY

According to available records, John Goundry was born in 1847 in Berry Edge, Ebchester, Co. Durham, the child of John GOUNDRY and Sarah HODGSON. Following those early years, John Goundry married Mary Mortimer, and their family grew to include Frederick William GOUNDRY and John Mortimer GOUNDRY. In the later years of life, John Goundry died in 1906 in Jesmond House, Saltburn, Yorkshire (North Riding).

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Parents

John GOUNDRY
1818 – 1853
Birth Location: Sherburn, Co. Durham
JG
Sarah HODGSON
1817 – 1892
Birth Location: Cumrew, Cumberland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Mortimer
1846 – 1918
Birth Location: Fryup, Yorkshire (North Riding)
MM

Children(s)

Frederick GOUNDRY
1869 – 1960
Birth Location: Rosedale Abbey, Yorkshire (North Riding)
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John GOUNDRY
1883 – 1883
Birth Location: Guisborough Registration District, Yorkshire (North Riding)
JG

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: ABT 1847
    Event Place: Berry Edge, Ebchester, Co. Durham

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Year: 18 JUL 1847
    Event Place: Medomsley, Co. Durham
    Record Source: - the family lived at Berry Edge

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 29 JAN 1851
    Record Source: his great-uncle William HODGSON made a Will in which he bequeathed a Trust Fund with an income of 30 guineas a year to John's half-brother William HODGSON on him attaining the age of 21 - if William did not reach this age the capital and income wa

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 1863
    Record Source: he was bequeathed £10 in the Will of his grandfather William GOUNDRY

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 19 AUG 1873
    Record Source: he was a member of the committee of the Rosedale and Hartoft Agricultural Society, when it held its 3rd Annual Show.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 13 AUG 1874
    Record Source: he won 2nd prize for four white turnips at the 4th Annual Show of the Rosedale and Hartoft Floral and Agricultural Society, his address was Leeman Grove.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Year: 1875

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 17 MAY 1875
    Record Source: he was initiated into the Cleveland Lodge, Stokesley, nos. 543 & 795, of the United Grand Lodge of England Freemasons - he was described as a Stationer and was a member until at least 1887

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 27 JUL 1875
    Event Place: East End, Lofthouse, Yorkshire (North Riding)
    Record Source: and applied for an Excise Licence to sell beer, wine and spirits at a shop he was renting in Lofthouse.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Year: 5 OCT 1876
    Record Source: and held an Auction at Saltburn - they continued until at least 1900. At some time during this period he was presented with a sword (now held by Robert GOUNDRY's brother) by the Captain of an American ship in recognition of the good job he did i

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: JUN 1878
    Record Source: he advertised that he held Auctions in Stockton, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Saltburn, Guisbrough, Whitby and surrounding Districts - his address was 55 High-street, Loftus in Cleveland.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Year: 1879
    Event Place: 55 High Street, Loftus, Yorkshire (North Riding)

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 7 APR 1879
    Record Source: the Northern Echo advertised that "Mr GOUNDRY will Sell by Auction Cattle, Sheep, Pigs &c., every Wednesday, in the Cattle Market, Stockton . . . . . P.S. - Property, Plant, Stock-in-Trade, Farming Stock, and Furniture Sales shall have prompt a

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 28 APR 1879
    Record Source: a newspaper advertised an auction:- "Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Mr. GOUNDRY is honoured with instructions, from a gentleman who has determined to let his residence, to Sell By Auction, on Monday, April 28th, upon the Premises, No. 2, Garnet-terrace, Sal

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 11 AUG 1879
    Record Source: Bro. John GOUNDRY, Steward, attended the Annual Festival of the Handyside Lodge of Freemasons, No. 1618 on the Grand Register, at the Lodge Rooms, Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 9 AUG 1880
    Record Source: he attended the annual festival of the Handyside Lodge of Freemasons, No. 1,618 on the Grand Register at the Lodge Rooms, Saltburn where, as Bro. John GOUNDRY he was appointed and invested as one of the Stewards

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: FROM 1882
    Record Source: he advertised that he was an Agent for shipping lines which offered emigration etc. - fares from Liverpool to New York were 12, 15, 18, and 21 guineas; Intermediate 8 pounds, Steerage Rates to New York, Boston, Philadelphia or Baltimore were 4 guin

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 31 JAN 1882
    Record Source: he was elected to the committee of the Redcar Conservative Association

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 14 AUG 1882
    Record Source: he attended the annual festival of the Handyside Lodge of Freemasons, No. 1,618 at the lodge-rooms, Saltburn. . . . . The W.M. invested the officers for the ensuing year, including . . . . .Bro. J. GOUNDRY, J.D. . . . . .

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 11 JAN 1883
    Record Source: he attended the annual installation of the Worshipful Master in connection with the Zetland Lodge, No. 561, of Ancient and Free Accepted Masons in the Masonic Hall, Chaloner-street, Guisborough - he was referred to as a visitor, Bro. J. GOUNDRY, J.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 13 AUG 1883
    Record Source: at the Annual Festival of Handyside Lodge Bro. John GOUNDRY was appointed as Senior Deacon.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: OCT 1884
    Record Source: at Guisborough Police Court "Alice ELLIOTT, of Brotton, Domestic Servant, was remanded on a charge of stealing linen and other articles, belonging to her employer, Mr. GOUNDRY, of Saltburn, Auctioneer".

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: JUL 1885
    Record Source: a newspaper reported that The Right Honourable the Countess of Dudley took the whole of John's residence, Kensington House, Marine-terrace, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, for two months - "The family will leave their town mansion, Dudley House, London, on Ju

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 12 JAN 1887
    Record Source: described as Bro. John GOUNDRY, Junior Warden of Handiside Lodge, Saltburn, 1618, he attended the Annual Festival of the Ferrum Lodge No. 1848 of Ancient and Free Accepted Masons at the Masonic Hall, Middlesbrough.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 3 FEB 1887
    Record Source: Bro. GOUNDRY gave a recitation at the annual banquet of the Cleveland Lodge, No. 543, held at the Golden Lion Hotel, Stokesley.

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 28 JUL 1887
    Record Source: he attended the luncheon of the Cleveland Agricultural Show at Saltburn

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 17 AUG 1887
    Record Source: he attended an important Masonic ceremony at West Hartlepool when the foundation stone of new civic buildings was laid - he was listed as Senior Warden of Lodge 1618.

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 1888
    Record Source: he transferred to the Handiside Lodge, no. 1618, of the Freemasons at Saltburn-by-the-Sea

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Year: 1889
    Event Place: Jesmond House, Emerald Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire (North Riding)

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 14 MAR 1891
    Record Source: at a meeting of ratepayers held in the Parochial Hall he proposed the re-election of the three retiring members in the forthcoming Local Board election.

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Year: 1893
    Event Place: Jesmond House, Diamond Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire (North Riding)

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: BET 1894 AND 1899
    Record Source: he placed this advert. in the Durham County Advertiser:- "Saltburn-by-the-Sea, also Redcar and Marske. Printed Register of Furnished Houses and Apartments. - Apply J. GOUNDRY, Auctioneer and House Agent, Saltburn-by-the-Sea".

    Genealogy Event 33
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: DEC 1894
    Record Source: he was living at Saltburn, and attended the funeral of the vicar of Brotton.

    Genealogy Event 34
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: AFT 9 NOV 1895
    Record Source: he placed this advertisement in the "Northern Echo" newspaper:-

    Genealogy Event 35
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 29 MAY 1896
    Record Source: he advertised in a newspaper for a Cook, Housemaid-Waitress and a General Servant, all experienced and wanted immediately - applications to GOUNDRY, House Agent, Saltburn

    Genealogy Event 36
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 1900
    Record Source: he was living at Saltburn, and unsuccessfully bid at auction for a disused music hall.

    Genealogy Event 37
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Year: 27 JUL 1901
    Record Source: he advertised in a newspaper - "Saltburn, Redcar and Marske - For comfortable Furnished Houses and Apartments apply J. GOUNDRY, House Agent."

    Genealogy Event 38
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 2 SEP 1906
    Event Place: Jesmond House, Saltburn, Yorkshire (North Riding)
    Record Source: He was described as a well-known Auctioneer, an old resident of the town and a member of the Handyside Lodge of Freemasons

    Genealogy Event 39
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Year: 4 SEP 1906
    Event Place: Saltburn Cemetery, Yorkshire (North Riding)

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