John GOULT, lived in Norton from c.1818

[dgoult]

John Goult (an illiterate labourer) married Maria Jennings in Althorne, Essex, on 4 Nov 1818.
The family lived in Norton, Suffolk (most of the children were born there, & on 1841 census (but not John)). Although I know all about Maria (and her ancestors) and the children, I know nothing else about John.
Can't find him on any census or BMD or IGI.
Most of the family are living in London by 1851 census). I'm guessing John moved to London and died there c.1842-1851).
Can anybody enlighten me on his birth, death, ancestors, anything?
many thanks

[dgoult]

my research at SRO reveals John Goult died in Norton in 1831 aged 37 giving a birth of c.1794. Are there any known John Goults born c.1794?  (Goult is a Suffolk surname but I'm not entirely discounting adjacent counties)

[Rick]

There is not a complete database of Suffolk baptisms, but it might be worth checking out Norton first.  If no one on RootsChat owns or has access to them, the parish records for Norton 1539 - 1900 are available from the Suffolk Record Office on microfiche.  You need only buy the years that you are interested in.   However, some years are only available on film, so you may need someone who is visiting the SRO to help with this.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,129613.0.html

Rick

[dgoult]

thanks for the advice, Rick. I travel to Suffolk almost every month so it's no bother for me to pop into SRO in Bury St Eds. My analysis of the 1841 census revealed that West Suffolk contained nearly 40% of all the Goults at that time, with Norfolk/Cambs/London having most of the remainder. Those in Suffolk were confined to just a few parishes (especially Gazeley) (lucky for my further research of the late 1700s). Of course, if somebody on Rootschat has already done the legwork then I'd be delighted to hear from them.

[dgoult]

I have strong (but not conclusive) evidence that John Gault born Bardwell, Suffolk, is my man, thanks. 

[mathsboffin]

I have stumbled across your posts and wonder if you  have any further information about the Gault/Gaut families of Bardwell.  I have a Mary Gaut (my 4th great grandmother) born in 1801 in Bardwell.  Assumptions have been made on Ancestry that she is the daughter of Nathaniel Gaut, which I believe to be incorrect due to birth location being about 17 miles away from christening location.  On censii, she states her birthplace as Bardwell and she marries William Ollington (Alderton) at Bardwell in 1821. 

Would you know if Mary has any connection to your John Goult, also born in Bardwell in a similar timeframe?

[dgoult]

may I refer you to www.graham-bailey.com/family_tree for Goult/Gault/Gaut. This appears to be a seriously researched website which has led me back 12 generations to my direct ancestor John Gault b.1569 Dalham, Suffolk. let me know how you get on!   

[mathsboffin]

Thanks so much for the link and quick response; will go and have a browse now. 

[mathsboffin]

http://www.graham-bailey.com

This is an updated link for the tree.