Brief Life History of John
When John Goodchild was born in 1609, in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, United Kingdom, his father, Robert Goodchild, was 27 and his mother, Frances Holme, was 22. He married Anne Huntely on 21 June 1636, in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He died in 1651, in his hometown, at the age of 42, and was buried in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, United Kingdom.
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- John Goodchild in entry for Elizabeth Goodchild, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- John Goodchild, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
- John Goodchild in entry for John, "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
Spouse and Children
1609–1651 Male
1613– Female
Children (9)
1637– Female
1638–1692 Male
1639– Female
1642–1682 Male
1644–1698 Male
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Parents and Siblings
1582–1635 Male
1587–1626 Female
Siblings (8)
1609–1651 Male
1611– Female
1611– Female
1614– Female
1618– Male
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Name Meaning
English (southeastern): nickname from Middle English god, guid ‘good’ + c(h)ild ‘child’ (Old English gōd + cild).
English: sometimes a nickname from godchild, i.e. someone who was the godchild of an important member of the community.
Americanized form of German Gutkind (see Gutkin ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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