Mary Ann Goodey
Mary was born in 1840. Mary's father was
James Goody and her mother was
Harriet ?????. Her paternal grandparents were
James Goody and
Sarah Smith. She had a brother and three sisters, named
James,
Harriet,
Sarah and
Emma. She was the fourth oldest of the five children.
Parish records show that she was christened in St Andrews Church, Halstead, Essex on 25th March 1842 by Norman Roberts and that her father was a Carpenter.
1841 Census shows that she was 1 year of age, born in the county of Essex and living at Manfield, Halstead, Essex.
1851 Census shows that she was 10 years of age, born in Colne Engaine, Essex and living at 38 Manfield, Halstead, Essex and the surname was spelt GOODEY.
1861 Census shows that she was born in Halstead and living at Head Street, Halstead, Essex. Her surname is shown as Goody in the census.
Occupation Details
1861 Census shows that she was a Dressmaker.
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Mary's family with James Brewer
Mary and
James were married on May 25th, 1863.
Marriage was registered between April-June 1863 in Halstead Registration District.
Parish records show that they were married in St Andrews Church, Halstead, Essex on 25th May 1863 by Charles N Harvey.
The witnesses were James Frederick Goodey and Sarah Goodey.
All the surnames were shown as Goodey but earlier parish records show that her father James and Frederick had their surname spelt Goody. This change came about, we believe, due to a change of Vicar.
