| [Index] |
| Louisa DODD (1828 - 1932) |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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Sarah A GOODE (1854 - 1931) Eliza GOODE (1856 - 1930) Ann GOODE (1858 - 1946) John GOODE (1862 - 1885) Susan GOODE (1866 - ) George David GOODE (1868 - 1959) Louisa GOODE (1871 - 1964) Jane Emma GOODE (1878 - 1951) |
Louisa DODD (1828 - 1932) + John Richard GOODE (1809 - 1892) |
John DODD (1794 - 1835) | ||
| Susannah COLE (1806 - 1881) | ||||
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| b. 24 Feb 1828 at Coulsden, Surrey, England |
| m. 29 May 1853 John Richard GOODE (1809 - 1892) at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| d. 30 Jun 1932 at Adelong, New South Wales, Australia aged 104 |
| Parents: |
| John DODD (1794 - 1835) |
| Susannah COLE (1806 - 1881) |
| Siblings (2): |
| George DODD (1833 - ) |
| David DODD (1836 - ) |
| Events in Louisa DODD (1828 - 1932)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 24 Feb 1828 | Louisa DODD was born | Coulsden, Surrey, England | census 1841 has birth as 1830 | 69 | |
| abt 1835 | 7 | Death of father John DODD (aged 41) | 69 | ||
| 01 Jan 1853 | 24 | Immigration | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | per 'Persian' | 69 |
| 29 May 1853 | 25 | Married John Richard GOODE (aged 44) | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 69 | |
| 06 Jun 1854 | 26 | Birth of daughter Sarah A GOODE | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Note 1 | 69 |
| 1856 | 28 | Birth of daughter Eliza GOODE | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | V185656 159/1856 | 69 |
| 1858 | 30 | Birth of daughter Ann GOODE | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | V1858171 159/1858 | 69 |
| 1862 | 34 | Birth of son John GOODE | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | 14050/1862 | 69 |
| 1866 | 38 | Birth of daughter Susan GOODE | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | 69 | |
| 1868 | 40 | Birth of son George David GOODE | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | 17262/1868 Good | 69 |
| 1871 | 43 | Birth of daughter Louisa GOODE | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | 69 | |
| 1878 | 50 | Birth of daughter Jane Emma GOODE | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | 23428/1878 | 69 |
| 1881 | 53 | Death of mother Susannah COLE (aged 75) | Kent, England | ||
| 27 Oct 1885 | 57 | Death of son John GOODE (aged 23) | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | 69 | |
| 25 Jul 1892 | 64 | Death of husband John Richard GOODE (aged 83) | Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Australia | 69 | |
| 10 Oct 1930 | 102 | Death of daughter Eliza GOODE (aged 74) | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 17 Apr 1931 | 103 | Death of daughter Sarah A GOODE (aged 76) | Henty, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 30 Jun 1932 | 104 | Louisa DODD died | Adelong, New South Wales, Australia | 69 | |
| Death of daughter Susan GOODE | Barmedman, New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Note 1: NSW Index V18543625 40/1854 Good |
| Personal Notes: |
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LOUISA GOODE nee Dodd
by Val Wilkinson "The oldest woman in these districts and possibly in New South Wales, in the person of Mrs Louisa Goode, passed away peacefully on Thursday last at the residence of her daughter Mrs Oakman of The Grove, Adelong, at the extreme age of 104 years and four months. This wonderful old lady, up till about two years ago, was able to do for herself in a little cottage close by her daughter's residence. She sustained a nasty fall at that time and from that time on failed somewhat quickly and was tenderly looked after by her daughter, Mrs Oakman. Her life was a marvellous cne. Born at Coulsdon, Surrey England she even in her teens expressed a desire to travel. To this her parents strongly objected, but she waited patiently till she was 21 years of age, and other members of the family had grown up sufficiently to take her place in the home, and then expressed her intention of going to Australia. This horrified her parents, but she was firm in her bent, and sailed for the country on 22nd September 1852 in the good ship Person which was commanded by Captain Peet arriving at Melbourne in the first day of the year 1853. Landing there she was a complete stranger in a strange land, having no relatives, but she sought and accepted a situation with a family named Brock. Whilst with them she met a young man named John Goode, who was the proprietor of the Duke of York stables in Swanston Street. Theywere married on 29th May 1853, and in June 1854, their first child was born. After that Mrs Goode got a period of very bad health, and for that reason her husband sold up his business and accepted a position at Ellerslie Station, Adelong. The trip occupied weeks of travel, but was safely made. Her health so improved in a few months that they decided to remain here, and Mrs Goode has lived within 40 miles of Adelong ever since. ln those days their provisions arrived from Sydney by bullock wagon, and, when a visit to Sydney was made, it was by bullock dray, averaging a few miles per day. She had some exciting experiences with bushrangers and saw Morgan on a number of occasions, though her family was never actually stuck up by him. Her accounts of the gold-boom days of Adelong, when thousands of men were smitten with the gold fever, when sailors deserted their ships, bank managers threw up their positions, and came to Adelong in search of the precious metal, were most interesting. For 20 years before her husband's death, he was helpless from sickness, and the lot of rearing a growing family fell on her shoulders. She adopted nursing and used to ride her pony many miles to assist suffering humanity. Doctors were not available, and Mrs Goode attended many score of mothers in childbirth, and it was her proud boast that she never lost a case. At the time time she and her daughters cultivated as much land as possible, doing all the labour themselves. Up till she was nearly ninety years of age, it was a common sight to see Mrs Goode driving a spirited horse in a buggy. For many years she has lived with her daughter, Mrs Oakman, at The Grove, Adelong; and was always surrounded by loved ones. Some 250 descendants are alive including, in two instances, 5 generations." So is the life story of Louisa Goode as printed in her obituary in the Tumut & Adetong Times, Tuesday 5 July 1932. This account sums up her life with few Corrections - the ship which brought her to Melbourne was called the Persran, and her father had died when she was five years old. About 1930 Louisa recounted her life's story to her grand-daughter, Elsie Saxon, who recorded the narrative which was used as a basis for the very detailed obituary. ln this account Louisa also stated she knew John Goode's parents before she came to Australia, then became acquainted with him on her arrival in Melbourne. John was nineteen years older than her and had come to Tasmania where he worked as a coachman to Governor Arthur. Louisa and John were blest with 8 children; the eldest was born in Melbourne while the rest of the family were born around the Adelong district. Sarah born in 1854; Eliza born 1856; Ann born 1858; John born 1862; Susan born 1866; George David born 1868; Louisa born 1871; and Jane Emma born 1BlB. ln 1885 John died tragically at the age of 24 years on Ellerslie Station. John Goode died 25 July 1892 and is buried in the Tumbarumba Cemetery, unfortunately no headstone marks the place today. Louisa's family was very attentive to her and celebrated her mile-stone birthdays with gatherings which were reported in the local newspapers. Her 99th and 102nd birthdays were celebrated in style surrounded by family and friends. The report of her 102nd birthday mentions she was still able to do for herself, although she had become quite deaf and communication was rather difficult! At that time she had over 220 descendants. Louisa Goode passed away on 30 June 1932 aged 104 years and 4 months and was buried in the Adelong Cemetery with other family members. The Tumut and Adelong Times 13 Mar 1928 ADELONG SPLASHES TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN DESCENDANTS GRANNY GOODE CELEBRATES HER CENTURY This grand old lady celebrated her 100th birthday on 24th February, Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as a number of friends, assembled together at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Oakman, of 'Currajong,' The Grove, Adelong, where they all took part in a big banquet to celebrate the great event. This wonderful old lady is still hale and hearty. She was born in the Parish of Colsden, Surry, England, on 24th February, 1828, and was baptised in the Colsden Church by Rev. Wood. Her father's name was John Dodd. He owned a farm in Colsden named 'Woodplace.' He died when she was only five years of age. Her grandfather's name was James Cole ; he was captain of his own ship. Granny Goode's youngest brother David was a captain in the artillery, and served in the great Russian wars, Inkerman and Sebastapool, also in the Indian war, but unfortunately died on the way home after surviving these great battles. Mrs. Goode came to Australia at the age of 22 years, having left England on 22nd September, 1852, in the good ship 'Person,' commanded by Captain Peel. She landed in Melbourne on 1st January, 1853, and went to live with some people named Brocks. There she became acquainted with her future husband, John Goode. They were married on 29th May, and kept the Duke of York Stables in Swanston-st. Melbourne did not altogether agree with her health, so they came up country to Ellerslie Station, Adelong, to work for Mr. Carn. Her health improved so much there that she never again left this part, and ever since resided within at least 30 miles of Adelong for that long period'. She now lives with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Oakman, in a little cottage a few yards from Mrs. Oakman's house. She has a family of two boys and six girls, all of whom are naturally very proud of their aged parent. Her husband predeceased her over thirty years, and was an invalid for some time prior to his death. All her life, Granny Goode has been a hard working, in dustrious woman. Fifty years ago she was considered very clever as a nurse. She was a most charitable woman, always ready to assist those in need or in sickness, and in cases of sickness, no matter how dark the night or dreary the journey, she was ever willing to go at almost a moment's notice, and it is no wonder that, in her old days, she carries the good wishes and love of all those who know her. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren number 216. |
| Source References: |
| 63. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Trove, Title: Trove National Library of Australia, Locn: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 13 Mar 1928 (Name, Notes, 100th birthday) |
| 69. Type: Book, Abbr: Relict of, Title: Relict of … Lives of Pioneering Women of Tumut and District, Auth: Tumut Family History Group, Publ: Tumut Family History Group, Date: 2001 |
| - Reference = 80 (Birth) |
| - Reference = 79 (Marriage) |
| - Reference = 80 (Death) |
| - Reference = 79 (Name, Notes) |
| - Reference = 79 (Immigration) |
| 71. Type: Book, Abbr: Wagga Pioneers, Title: Pioneers of Wagga Wagga and District, Auth: Wagga Wagga & District Family History Society Inc, Publ: Wagga Wagga & District Family History Society Inc, Date: 2004, Locn: http://www.waggafamilyhistory.org.au/ |
| - Reference = 300 (Name, Notes) |