The Goodliffe Family of Nottingham

The Story of My Life - The original, handwritten version of the Memoirs of Arnold Goodliffe

Page 42

I merely refer to anything connected with the leading events of my brother William’s life. He soon, unfortunately found his married life did not bring him that fair modicum of joy and satisfaction, he had a right to expect. His wife had unfortunately an ill-regulated temper; she was mean, proud, weak, jealous, exacting and vindictive. Her young husband’s eyes were gradually opened to his position, but he was wanting of firmness to deal with such a character, so for some time domestic bliss was sadly wanting, and during the nearly 30 years of their married life, poor fellow, brief were the hours of true connubial joy. He continued in the provision business until 1830. He built some cottages at Beeston, a machine-shop, and one or two lace machines, but was not very successful. His attention had been directed to the lay-ministry amongst the Baptist, village

Return to Goodliffe home page

Last updated: 10/09/2017