John Henry Goody
John was born on February 11th, 1897. John's father was
Henry Goody and his mother was
Emma Anna Suckling. His paternal grandparents were
Daniel Thomas Goody and
Hannah Ann Hall. He had two brothers and three sisters, named
Daniel,
William,
Emma,
Anne and
Cecilia. He was the oldest of the six children.
His name was John Henry but he was known to his family as Harry.
He was born at 87 Duckett Street, Stepney, London, England and christened in St Faith's Church, Shandy Street, Stepney on 28th February 1897 by W. G. Boyd.
He never married.
Occupation Details
Hawker
At the time of his death he was residing at 75 Apsley Street, Stepney aged 53. After playing shove-halfpenny, one of his favourite games, in Clair Hall on Saturday May 21st 1950 he returned home and was later found dead. He died of Lysol poisoning whilst in a confused state of mind. We believe this was taken as a stimulant mixed with other alcoholic drinks, for it is commonly thought by his family that he was an alcoholic, and we would like to believe his death was due to misadventure rather than deliberate suicide.
He is buried in grave number R5573 in Tower Hamlets Cemetery, Southern Grove, Mile End, London.
Died in an accident or as a result of an injury at the age of 53 on May 21st, 1950.
