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George Henry GODDARD, son of Samuel GODDARD (c. 1862-c. 1900) and Eliza SMITH (c. 1868-c. 1955), was born on 26 May 1892 in North Lopham, Norfolk. He was baptised on 26 June 1892 in South Lopham, Norfolk - born 26.05.1892, parents Samuel and Eliza. George enlisted on 30 September 1915 - from his medal roll card. In the King’s Own Scottish Borderers roll of individuals entitled to the Victory and British War Medals, George is listed as Private 20498. George died in 1934.

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GODDARD, George Henry
Family Historian Individual Narrative George Henry GODDARD, son of Samuel GODDARD (c. 1862-c. 1900) and Eliza SMITH (c. 1868-c. 1955), was born on 26 May 1892 in North Lopham, Norfolk. He was baptised on 26 June 1892 in South Lopham, Norfolk - born 26.05.1892, parents Samuel and Eliza. The 1901 Census (held on 31 Mar 1901) shows George in North Lopham - 9, scholar, living with grandmother Martha Ann SMITH (widowed, 59, licensed victualler), mother Eliza (31, living with mother), siblings Edna (13, dressmaker’s apprentice) and ..... View full FH text (See notes below) View Family Tree (See notes below)
Birth:	26.05.1892 : North L:opham, Norfolk : 1892 Q2 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 262
Baptism:	26.06.1892 : South Lopham, Norfolk : born 26.05.1892, parents Samuel and Eliza.
Banns:	02.05.1920, 09.05.1920, 16.05.1920 : Scrayingham, Yorkshire
Marriage:	22.05.1920 at Scrayingham, Yorkshire to Elsie BARTON : 1920 Q2 Pockington Yorkshire East Riding Vol 9D Page 217 : both from this village; groom 27, single, farm labourer; bride, single 19.
1901 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 9, scholar, living with grandmother Martha Ann SMITH (widowed, 59, licensed victualler), mother Eliza (31, living with mother), siblings Edna (13, dressmaker's apprentice) and Stephen (6, scholar), and 5 lodgers. [Probably living at The Bull Inn.] (RG13 Piece 1866 Folio 5 Page 1 Schedule 8)
1911 Census:	Bramham cum Oglethorpe, Yorkshire : 18, farm labourer, living in the household of William BUCK (40, farmer) and his family. (RG14 PN25958 RD490 SD1 ED18 SN74)
1911 Census:	Scrayingham, Yorkshire : 28, horseman working for G W BARTON farmer, living in the household of Hannah BARTON (59 farmer) and her 4 sons, and with wife Elsie (20, servant) and son Alfred Edward (10m). (RG15 Piece 23541 Schedule 5 RD 518 RS 1 ED 4)
Death:	1934 : 1934 Q2 York Yorkshire East Riding Vol 9D Page 28
Military:	George enlisted on 30 September 1915 - from his medal roll card. In the King’s Own Scottish Borderers roll of individuals entitled to the Victory and British War Medals, George is listed as Private 20498, in the 8th, 7/8th and 1st battalions. George was demobbed on 23 February 1919.
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