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Joseph GOUNDRY 1873–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 SEP 1873

Birth Location: Old Wheatbottom, Helmington Row, Co. Durham

Death Date: 23 DEC 1929

Death Location: South End Villas, Crook, Co. Durham

Father:

Mother: Elizabeth GOUNDRY

Spouse(s): Edith GILL

Children(s): Percy GOUNDRY, Alfred GOUNDRY, Ellen GOUNDRY, John GOUNDRY

Joseph GOUNDRY was born in 1873 in Old Wheatbottom, Helmington Row, Co. Durham, the child of Elizabeth Ann Goundry. In 1881, Joseph GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in 100 Wheatbottom, Crook, Co. Durham. Joseph GOUNDRY married Edith Gill, and had children including Alfred Joseph Goundry, Ellen Goundry, John Robert Goundry, Percy Goundry. Joseph GOUNDRY passed away in 1929 in South End Villas, Crook, Co. Durham.

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Biography

  • Joseph GOUNDRY was born in 1873 in Old Wheatbottom, Helmington Row, Co. Durham, the child of Elizabeth Ann Goundry.
  • In 1881, Joseph GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in 100 Wheatbottom, Crook, Co. Durham.
  • Joseph GOUNDRY married Edith Gill, and had children including Alfred Joseph Goundry, Ellen Goundry, John Robert Goundry, Percy Goundry.
  • Joseph GOUNDRY passed away in 1929 in South End Villas, Crook, Co. Durham.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph GOUNDRY's Ancestors

Self
Joseph GOUNDRY
1873–1929
Birth Place: Old Wheatbottom, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
Parents
Elizabeth (Ann) GOUNDRY
1852–1925
Crook or North Bedburn, Co. Durham
Grandparents
Robert GOUNDRY
1823–1884
West Pits, Woodland, Co. Durham
Isabella GILL
1822–1865
Hamsterley, Co. Durham
Great-Grandparents
Joseph GOUNDRY
1798–1868
Jane ARMSTRONG
1797–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John GOUNDRY
1761–1841
Elizabeth BOND(BONE)
1766–1832
Robert ARMSTRONG
1766–

Joseph GOUNDRY's Descendants

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Joseph GOUNDRY (19 SEP 1873–23 DEC 1929) m. Edith GILL (JAN 1870–ABT NOV 1939)
  1. 1. Percy GOUNDRY 1909–1979 m. Olive WILSHER 1911–1988
    1. 1. Rita GOUNDRY 1940–2001 m. Douglas (Haig) READMAN 1939–2009
  2. 2. Alfred (Joseph) GOUNDRY 1904–1982 m. Nellie BROTHWELL 1901–1981
    1. 1. Anthony (Joseph) GOUNDRY 1931–1994
    2. 2. Peter (John) GOUNDRY 1929–1955
  3. 3. Ellen GOUNDRY 1906–1966
  4. 4. John (Robert) GOUNDRY 1912–1987 m. Doris (Elizabeth) HUTCHINSON 1916–

Joseph GOUNDRY's Timeline

9 Records

1873
19 SEP 1873
Birth of Joseph GOUNDRY in Old Wheatbottom, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
Old Wheatbottom, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 8
Joseph GOUNDRY appeared in census in 100 Wheatbottom, Crook, Co. Durham
100 Wheatbottom, Crook, Co. Durham
1883
BEF APR 1883
Age 10
Joseph GOUNDRY - Education
None
1883
BET 16 APR 1883 AND 3 DEC 1886
Age 10
Joseph GOUNDRY - Education
None
1891
BET 1891 AND 1894
Age 18
Joseph GOUNDRY was employed
None
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 18
Joseph GOUNDRY appeared in census in Bridge Street, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
Bridge Street, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 28
Joseph GOUNDRY appeared in census in Bridge Street, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
Bridge Street, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
1929
23 DEC 1929
Age 56
Death of Joseph GOUNDRY in South End Villas, Crook, Co. Durham
South End Villas, Crook, Co. Durham
1930
28 APR 1930
Age 57
Joseph GOUNDRY - Probate in Durham Western Registration District
Durham Western Registration District

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 SEP 1873
    Event Place: Old Wheatbottom, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
    Record Source: the illegitimate son of Elizabeth GOUNDRY.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 3 APR 1881
    Event Place: 100 Wheatbottom, Crook, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with his mother, uncle and grandfather
    Age:
    7y

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: BEF APR 1883
    Record Source: and had attained Standard II

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: BET 16 APR 1883 AND 3 DEC 1886
    Record Source: - his parent or guardian was named as Robert GOUNDRY (either his uncle or grandfather). When he left Joseph received a Gone to Work Certificate.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BET 1891 AND 1894

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Event Place: Bridge Street, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with his mother - he was a General Labourer
    Age:
    17y

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 JUN 1894
    Record Source: he attested at Barnsley for the Army and joined the York and Lancaster Regiment, soldier number 3919. He was chest size minimum 35 inches, maximum 37 inches, with a fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair and a small mole on the front of his neck - his religion was Church of England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 JUN 1894
    Record Source: he passed a 3rd Class Certificate of Education

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 AUG 1894
    Record Source: he was posted to the 1st Battalion and was on Home Service until 26 May 1895.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 27 MAY 1895 AND 24 JAN 1896
    Record Source: he served in South Africa in the 2nd Battalion

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 25 JAN 1896 AND 15 FEB 1897
    Record Source: he served in Mauritius

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 JUN 1896
    Record Source: he was granted 1st G.C. Pay.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 16 FEB 1897 AND 22 DEC 1902
    Record Source: he served in India.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 NOV 1898
    Record Source: he was appointed Bandsman? in the 2nd Battalion.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 JUN 1900
    Record Source: he was granted 2d G.C. Pay.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 SEP 1900
    Record Source: he passed a 2nd Class Certificate of Education.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: Bridge Street, Helmington Row, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with his mother and step-father - Joseph was an Ironmonger's Assistant
    Age:
    17y

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 SEP 1902
    Record Source: he reverted from Bandsman in the 2nd Battalion.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1 JAN 1903 AND 18 FEB 1903
    Record Source: he was granted a Furlo Gratuity.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 FEB 1903
    Record Source: he was transferred as Private.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 JUN 1906
    Record Source: he was discharged from the Army on Termination of his engagement. His next of kin was stated to be his mother Elizabeth GOUNDRY, of 14 Bridge Street, Crook. He received a pension for having served in the British Army some time between 1901 and 1913

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 DEC 1929
    Event Place: South End Villas, Crook, Co. Durham
    Record Source: - he had left home on the 22nd, apparently in his usual health, and was taken ill and removed to a nearby house where he died
    Age:
    56y

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 APR 1930
    Event Place: Durham Western Registration District
    Record Source: Administration was granted to his widow Edith, value £186-13s-5d. - his address was 28 Tennyson Terrace, Crook

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