John Goundry 1847 – 1906 – Genealogical Records

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

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

Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 was to go to John GOUNDRY on reaching the age of 21

Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 30 MAR 1851
Event Place: Stobbs Wood Head, Medomsley, Co. Durham
Record Source: living with his parents
Age:
3y

Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 7 APR 1861
Event Place: Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham
Record Source: living with his mother and brother, step-father and step-sister - he was Clerk to a Doctor
Age:
13y

Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 1863
Record Source: he was bequeathed £10 in the Will of his grandfather William GOUNDRY

Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 8
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 9
Event Type: Occupation
Event Date: 1875

Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 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 12
Event Type: Occupation
Event Date: 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 in selling it and its contents after it broke up on Redcar rocks. He is also believed to have been involved in construction of an iron ore railway from Battersby to Rosedale, now part of the Lyke Wake Walk.

Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 14
Event Type: Occupation
Event Date: 1879
Event Place: 55 High Street, Loftus, Yorkshire (North Riding)

Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 attention".

Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, the whole of the well-manufactured and very costly Mahogany and Walnut Furniture, Piano, Best Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, large Mantel Mirrors, Curled hair Mattresses, Feather Beds, and other Effects, the Furnishings of Drawing, Dining, Breakfast, and Seven Bed Rooms; also, Kitchen, Pantry, and Scullery Effects. The above first-class Residence To Let - Apply to the Auctioneer, morning of Sale, or by letter at his Office, 55, High Street, Loftus in-Cleveland".

Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 18
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 19
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 guineas.

Genealogy Event 20
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 31 JAN 1882
Record Source: he was elected to the committee of the Redcar Conservative Association

Genealogy Event 21
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 22
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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.D., No. 1418

Genealogy Event 23
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 13 AUG 1883
Record Source: at the Annual Festival of Handyside Lodge Bro. John GOUNDRY was appointed as Senior Deacon.

Genealogy Event 24
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 25
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 July 27th, and spend the season at this salubrious seaside resort".

Genealogy Event 26
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 27
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 28
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 28 JUL 1887
Record Source: he attended the luncheon of the Cleveland Agricultural Show at Saltburn

Genealogy Event 29
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 30
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 1888
Record Source: he transferred to the Handiside Lodge, no. 1618, of the Freemasons at Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Genealogy Event 31
Event Type: Occupation
Event Date: 1889
Event Place: Jesmond House, Emerald Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire (North Riding)

Genealogy Event 32
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 33
Event Type: Occupation
Event Date: 1893
Event Place: Jesmond House, Diamond Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Yorkshire (North Riding)

Genealogy Event 34
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 35
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: DEC 1894
Record Source: he was living at Saltburn, and attended the funeral of the vicar of Brotton.

Genealogy Event 36
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: AFT 9 NOV 1895
Record Source: he placed this advertisement in the "Northern Echo" newspaper:-
"25 per cent. Reduction in Auction Sales.
Mr GOUNDRY, the Noted Auctioneer, will in future Sell by Auction Farming Stock, Furniture, Property, &c., on the Co-operative Principle, by giving the seller One-Fourth of his profits. Cash settlements day after the Sale. Twenty years' experience. Respectable Agents wanted in all towns and villages in Cleveland on liberal terms. Distance no object. - Telegrams or letters, J. GOUNDRY, Auctioneer, Saltburn".

Genealogy Event 37
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 38
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 1900
Record Source: he was living at Saltburn, and unsuccessfully bid at auction for a disused music hall.

Genealogy Event 39
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 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 40
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 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
Age:
59y

Genealogy Event 41
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 4 SEP 1906
Event Place: Saltburn Cemetery, Yorkshire (North Riding)