The Goodliffe Family of Lambley Lodge, Rutland

William - 3rd son of Thomas and Mary Goodliffe

William Goodliffe was born June 20th 1801 in the family home of Lambley Lodge near Belton in the County of Rutland. William married the widow Mrs Bridget Major in about 1823. The census recorded Bridget being born at Overseal, Leicester. The marriage and events leading up to it are described in Arnold's Memoirs. They do not appear to have had any children.

1841 census for William GOODLIFFE at Kirton in Lindsey, Leicester.

1851 census at Town Green, Rothley, Leicester. William was a draper aged 49, Bridget aged 65.

1861: Bridget is a widow living with her brother, Jeremiah NEWBOLD at Derby Rd, Boulton, Derbyshire.

William died at Rothley, in mid 1854 (Sep qtr, Barrow upon Soar 7a/86).
Bridget died in early 1863 (Mar qtr, Shardlow 7b/237).

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Last updated: 25 Jan 2021