John Goodger (1799–1880)
John Goodyer (Goodger) was sentenced to life transportation. He arrived in Sydney aboard the Mangles in 1824. At some point he changed his surname to Goodger. His occupation was given as bricklayer and height as 5 feet 5½ inches (166 cms). He had a fresh complexion, brown hair and hazel eyes.
He was given a ticket of leave in 1834 and an absolute pardon in 1841. He married Elizabeth Kelly in 1837. He was buried (as John Goodgre) at Wagga Wagga cemetery on 13 November 1880.
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- is charged with stealing property, Evening News (Sydney), 23 October 1876, p 2
- is sentenced to six months imprisonment at Wagga Gaol, Wagga Wagga Advertiser (NSW), 14 February 1877, p 4
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Goodger, Eleanor (wife)
- English, Susannah (mother-in-law)
- Harrigan, Patrick (father-in-law)
- McDonald, Alexander (sister-in-law)
- Harrigan, Elizabeth (sister-in-law)
- Harrigan, Mary Ann (sister-in-law)
- Harrigan, Sarah (sister-in-law)
- Harrigan, James (brother-in-law)
- Harrigan, Charles (brother-in-law)
- Harrigan, Joseph (brother-in-law)
- Payne, Ann (aunt by marriage)
- Kiss, James William (uncle by marriage)
Citation details
'Goodger, John (1799–1880)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/goodger-john-25325/text33740, accessed 24 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Goodyer, John
- Goodyear, John
- Goodgre, John
Birth
Death
12 November,
1880
(aged ~ 81)
Wagga Wagga,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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