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William James Goff 1856–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1856

Birth Location: Brockhurst, District of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England

Death Date: July 1911

Death Location: Alverstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Father: William Goff

Mother: Harriet Kendall

Spouse(s): Louisa Scott

Children(s): William Goff, Bertram Goff, Ida Goff, Laura Goff, Percy Goff

The story of William James Goff began in 1856 in Brockhurst, District of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England. In 1861, William James Goff resided in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England. In 1881, William James Goff resided in Vessels, Hampshire, England. William James Goff married Louisa Scott, and had children including Bertram Goff, Ida May Goff, Laura Lavinia Goff, Percy Charles Goff, William Henry Goff. William James Goff passed away in 1911 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Goff began in 1856 in Brockhurst, District of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England.
  • In 1861, William James Goff resided in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England.
  • In 1881, William James Goff resided in Vessels, Hampshire, England.
  • William James Goff married Louisa Scott, and had children including Bertram Goff, Ida May Goff, Laura Lavinia Goff, Percy Charles Goff, William Henry Goff.
  • William James Goff passed away in 1911 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Goff's Ancestors

Self
William Goff
1856–1911
Birth Place: Brockhurst, District of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
Parents
William Goff
1812–1902
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Harriet (Amelia) Kendall
1818–1866
Devonport, Devon, England
Grandparents
James Kendall
1797–1844
Constantine, Cornwall, England
Hannah Bowden
1792–1870
St Clears, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
James Kendall
1770–1836
Lydia Crabb
1778–1853
Salmon Bowden
1763–1841
Joan Snell
–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Kendall
1741–1814
Elizabeth Cotes
1739–1816
Joseph Crabb
1747–1822
Hester Crabb
1743–1806
John Bowden
1729–1818
Elizabeth Gray
1722–1784
Robert Snell
1730–1811
Mary Rattenbury
1737–1818

William Goff's Descendants

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William (James) Goff (12 Feb 1856–July 1911) m. Louisa Scott (abt 1866–)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Goff 1888–1941 m. Alice (Mabel De) Matose 1892–
    1. 1. Gladys (Irene) Goff 1921–2000 m. William Maddern 1917–1997
    2. 2. Jack Goff 1923–1941
  2. 2. Bertram Goff 1893–1947 m. Hilda (N) Goff 1899–
    1. 1. Betty (Hilda) Goff 1935–2014
  3. 3. Ida (May) Goff 1900–1989
  4. 4. Laura (Lavinia) Goff 1891–1976
  5. 5. Percy (Charles) Goff 1904–1970 m. Gladys Beeching 1901–1955
    1. 1. Donald (C) Goff 1929–1977

William Goff's Timeline

6 Records

1856
12 Feb 1856
Birth of William James Goff in Brockhurst, District of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
Brockhurst, District of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
1861
1861
Age 5
William James Goff resided here in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
1881
1881
Age 25
William James Goff resided here in Vessels, Hampshire, England
Vessels, Hampshire, England
1901
1901
Age 45
William James Goff resided here in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 55
William James Goff resided here in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
1911
July 1911
Age 55
Death of William James Goff in Alverstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Alverstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1856
    Event Place: Brockhurst, District of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 5636; Schedule Number: 146
    [2] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1011; Folio: 27; Page: 4
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 646; Folio: 52; Page: 41; GSU roll: 542677
    [4] UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services; Class: ADM 188; Piece: 51
    [5] UK, Military Deserters, 1812-1927

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 646; Folio: 52; Page: 41; GSU roll: 542677

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Vessels, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1149; Folio: 160; Page: 29; GSU roll: 1341281

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1011; Folio: 27; Page: 4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Alverstoke, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 5636; Schedule Number: 146

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 1911
    Event Place: Alverstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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