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Thomas Edward GOUNDRY 1892–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 MAY 1892

Birth Location: Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham

Death Date: ABT FEB 1947

Death Location: Durham Western Registration District

Father: Thomas GOUNDRY

Mother: Elizabeth STOBART

Spouse(s): Greta HOUSE

Children(s): Frederick GOUNDRY

Thomas Edward GOUNDRY was born in 1892 in Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham, the child of Thomas Blackett Goundry And Elizabeth Rose Stobart. In 1901, Thomas Edward GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham. Thomas Edward GOUNDRY married Greta House, and had children including Frederick William House Goundry. Thomas Edward GOUNDRY passed away in 1947 in Durham Western Registration District.

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Biography

  • Thomas Edward GOUNDRY was born in 1892 in Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham, the child of Thomas Blackett Goundry And Elizabeth Rose Stobart.
  • In 1901, Thomas Edward GOUNDRY was recorded in the census in Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham.
  • Thomas Edward GOUNDRY married Greta House, and had children including Frederick William House Goundry.
  • Thomas Edward GOUNDRY passed away in 1947 in Durham Western Registration District.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas GOUNDRY's Ancestors

Self
Thomas GOUNDRY
1892–1947
Birth Place: Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham
Parents
Thomas Blackett GOUNDRY
1869–1919
Crook, Co. Durham
Elizabeth (Rose) STOBART
1870–1954
Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham
Grandparents
Joseph GOUNDRY
1837–1888
South Church, Auckland St. Andrew, Co. Durham
Margaret (Ann) BLACKETT
1838–1892
Woodland, Co. Durham
Great-Grandparents
John GOUNDRY
1800–1838
Ann STEWARD
1807–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John GOUNDRY
1761–1841
Elizabeth BOND(BONE)
1766–1832

Thomas GOUNDRY's Descendants

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Thomas (Edward) GOUNDRY (26 MAY 1892–ABT FEB 1947) m. Greta HOUSE (16 SEP 1892–ABT NOV 1967)
  1. 1. Frederick (William House) GOUNDRY 1917–1962

Thomas GOUNDRY's Timeline

7 Records

1892
26 MAY 1892
Birth of Thomas Edward GOUNDRY in Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham
Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham
1892
22 JUN 1892
Thomas Edward GOUNDRY was baptized in Etherley, Co. Durham
Etherley, Co. Durham
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 9
Thomas Edward GOUNDRY appeared in census in Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham
Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham
1906
BET OCT 1906 AND 1911
Age 14
Thomas Edward GOUNDRY was employed
None
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 19
Thomas Edward GOUNDRY appeared in census in 31 Short Street, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
31 Short Street, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
1913
BET 1913 AND 1915
Age 21
Thomas Edward GOUNDRY was employed
None
1947
ABT FEB 1947
Age 55
Death of Thomas Edward GOUNDRY in Durham Western Registration District
Durham Western Registration District

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 MAY 1892
    Event Place: Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 JUN 1892
    Event Place: Etherley, Co. Durham

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: Toft Hill, Evenwood, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with three siblings and their parents
    Age:
    9y

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BET OCT 1906 AND 1911
    Record Source: with Wm. T. WATSON, Builder, of Bishop Auckland.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Event Place: 31 Short Street, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
    Record Source: living with four siblings and their parents in a house comprising two bedrooms, a kitchen and a parlour - Thomas was an Apprentice Joiner
    Age:
    18y

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1913
    Record Source: he was a member of the Bishop Auckland branch of the Carpenters' and Joiners' Union.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BET 1913 AND 1915

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 DEC 1915
    Record Source: he enlisted for four years' service in the Territorial Army - he joined the Northumbrian Division of the Royal Engineers as a Sapper. His home address was variously given as Undercliff House, or 31 Short Street, both in Cockton Hill and he was employed as a Joiner by W. HUDSON, of West Auckland. His next-of-kin was his wife Greta, of Undercliff House. On enlistment he was described as : Height - 5 feet 9¾ inches, Chest measurement Girth when fully expanded - 37 inches, Range of expansion - 2½ inches, Vision - R.E. - V = 66, L.E. - V = 66 without glasses, Physical development - good. His religion was stated to be C of E. His rate of pay was 1s-4d. (per day?).
    Age:
    23y

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 MAY 1916
    Record Source: he had ten teeth extracted

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 OCT 1916
    Record Source: he was declared Fit for Foreign Service, and on 11 October he embarked at Southampton, disembarking at Rouen the following day

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 JAN 1917
    Record Source: he was transferred to No. 2 Territorial Base Depot.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 MAR 1917
    Record Source: he joined 4th Siege Co. RA RE (attached)

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 APR 1917
    Record Source: while serving with the 451st North Field Co. R.E. at Rouen, he was sentenced to be confined to barracks for three days for "When on active service Disobeying an order (Smoking in Carpenters Shop)"

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 OCT 1917
    Record Source: "following a test in which he had to make casement windows and framed doors an Army Board recommended him as a Superior Carpenter at the 1/8d. Rate of Engineer Pay".

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 NOV 1917
    Record Source: he joined OC 54 Field Company from REBD.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1918
    Record Source: he was listed on the Absent Voters' List, his home address was 2 Short Street, and his Service details were 461124, 54th Field Company, Royal Engineers

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 JAN 1918
    Record Source: he was granted 14 days leave to the UK from 4 Siege Company

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 FEB 1918
    Record Source: serving as Regimental No. 461124, a Private in the 7th Division, Royal Engineers, 54 Field Company he was admitted to the 39th Casualty Clearing Hospital, suffering from Pus, and spent five days there - it was at St. Ouen, Mont-Notre-Dame, in the Aisne department of northern France.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 MAR 1918
    Record Source: he was discharged from C.D. Lido D'Alboro (Genoa).

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 MAR 1918
    Record Source: he was transferred from R.E.B.D. to OC 54 Field Company

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 NOV 1918
    Record Source: he was admitted to the General Hospital.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 DEC 1918
    Record Source: he was discharged from RCD? Lido D'Alboro.

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 DEC 1918
    Record Source: he arrived at R.E. Reinforcement Camp from Hospital, and on 17 December rejoined OC 54th Field Company R.E.B.D.

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 FEB 1919
    Record Source: serving in Italy, he signed a declaration that he had not suffered "disability due to my military service", and on 19 February was discharged from the Army at Ripon, North Yorks.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 AUG 1928
    Record Source: at Barnard Castle Police Court Thomas E. GOUNDRY of Bishop Auckland was summoned for using an unlicensed motor vehicle and fined 5s.

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT FEB 1947
    Event Place: Durham Western Registration District
    Record Source: Age:
    54y

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