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John George GOUNDRY 1898–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 MAY 1898

Birth Location: Byers Green, Co. Durham

Death Date: ABT NOV 1968

Death Location: Durham Western Registration District

Father: Joseph GOUNDRY

Mother: Jane VASEY

Spouse(s): Polly Hauxwell

Children(s): Leslie GOUNDRY

In 1898, John George GOUNDRY entered the world in Byers Green, Co. Durham, born to Joseph Goundry And Jane Vasey. In 1901, John George GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham. In 1911, John George GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham. John George GOUNDRY married Polly Hauxwell, and had children including Leslie H Goundry. John George GOUNDRY passed away in 1968 in Durham Western Registration District.

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Biography

  • In 1898, John George GOUNDRY entered the world in Byers Green, Co. Durham, born to Joseph Goundry And Jane Vasey.
  • In 1901, John George GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham.
  • In 1911, John George GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham.
  • John George GOUNDRY married Polly Hauxwell, and had children including Leslie H Goundry.
  • John George GOUNDRY passed away in 1968 in Durham Western Registration District.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John GOUNDRY's Ancestors

Self
John GOUNDRY
1898–1968
Birth Place: Byers Green, Co. Durham
Parents
Joseph GOUNDRY
1857–1933
Old Coundon, Co. Durham
Jane VASEY
1855–1926
Wolsingham, Co. Durham
Grandparents
Ralph GOUNDRY
1820–1912
Fatfield / Birtley, Co. Durham
Ann DIXON
1820–1907
Coundon, Co. Durham
Great-Grandparents
Jacob GOUNDRY
1796–1842
Mary SCURFIELD
1795–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua GOUNDRY
1747–1830
Eleanor
1761–1852

John GOUNDRY's Descendants

1.
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John (George) GOUNDRY (16 MAY 1898–ABT NOV 1968) m. Polly Hauxwell (16 JUN 1893–ABT MAY 1973)
  1. 1. Leslie (H.) GOUNDRY 1923–

John GOUNDRY's Timeline

5 Records

1898
16 MAY 1898
Birth of John George GOUNDRY in Byers Green, Co. Durham
Byers Green, Co. Durham
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 3
John George GOUNDRY appeared in census in Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham
Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 13
John George GOUNDRY appeared in census in Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham
Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham
1916
1916
Age 18
John George GOUNDRY was employed
None
1968
ABT NOV 1968
Age 70
Death of John George GOUNDRY in Durham Western Registration District
Durham Western Registration District

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1898
    Event Place: Byers Green, Co. Durham

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with his brother and their parents
    Age:
    3y

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Event Place: Seldom Seen, Newfield, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with his parents, sister and brother-in-law with their four children in a four-roomed house.
    Age:
    12y

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 SEP 1912
    Record Source: he was listed in the Sick Department Register of the Durham Miners' Association, Newfield Lodge

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1916

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 MAY 1916
    Record Source: he attested at Newcastle-upon-Tyne and was placed on the Army Reserve drafted to 4th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry ?, Regimental No. 74015? - his address was Seldom Seen, Newfield, Willington, height 5 feet 5 ins., chest measurement fully expanded - 37 ins., religion - C of E, his father was named as next-of-kin.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1918
    Record Source: he was on the Absent Voters' List - his home address was Seldom Seen, and his Service details were 74015, 4th D.L.I.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 APR 1918
    Record Source: he was mobilized and posted to 4th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, Reg. No. 45437.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 AUG 1918
    Record Source: at Seaham he forfeited six days service because "When on Active Service and under embarkation orders leaving his war station without permission and to overstaying his draft leave from 12 noon (on the 21st) and remaining absent until 10 pm. 26th inst.". The following day he was posted to 12th Bn. Durham Light Infantry and embarked for France en route to the British Expeditionary Force in Italy.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 OCT 1918
    Record Source: he was compulsorily transferred to 1st Battalion Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 OCT 1918
    Record Source: he was wounded by gun-shot wounds to his leg and left hand

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 DEC 1918
    Record Source: he was Wounded in Action serving as a Private in the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 DEC 1918
    Record Source: the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry) records, amongst the list of Wounded W.O.'s, N.C.O.'s, and Men of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - J.G. GOUNDRY (Newfield), 45437

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 JAN 1919
    Record Source: he was on Home Service.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 FEB 1919
    Record Source: he was demobilized at Warwick

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 AUG 1919
    Record Source: the following personal property was returned to him from Warwick - two Discs, Cards, Photos, and a Canvass case - his home address was Newfield, Willington

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 AUG 1921
    Record Source: he was sent the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 AUG 1922
    Event Place: Newfield, Byers Green, Co. Durham
    Record Source: the Cenotaph at Newfield was unveiled, commemorating those who were killed or served during the Great War - John George GOUNDRY is listed as having served in His Majesty's Forces.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT NOV 1968
    Event Place: Durham Western Registration District
    Record Source: Age:
    70y

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