The birth of Henry Goodgrove was registered in June quarter of 1863 in Axbridge, Somerset. His mothers maiden name is recorded as Woolfe, but Henry's surname seems to have been mis-transcribed as “Goodgroom”. Henry's father George Goodgrove was married in 1851 at Axbridge Somerset to Sophia Woolfe. Again the surname is mis-transcribed as “Goodgroom”.
In 1861, George and Sophia Goodgroves are with their children: Elizabeth aged 7, Charles aged 5, and Hannah aged 3 months. The family are living at Draycott Street, Cheddar, Somerset.
The death of George Goodgrove (Goodgroom), was registered in December quarter of 1863 in Axbridge, shortly after the birth of son Henry.
By 1871, widow Sophia Goodgrove aged 44 is with her children: Charles Goodgrove aged 15, Hannah aged 9, and Henery Goodgrove aged 7. The family are living at Moor Lane, Axbridge, Somerset, next door to Mary Ann and Ambrose Offer with their grand daughter Caroline Woolf aged 9.
Sophia Goodgrove was re-married to Edward Kirk, in December quarter 1876 at Axbridge, Somerset.
In 1881, Sophia and Edward Kirk are with children: Edward Kirk aged 10, Hannah Goodgrove aged 19, and Henry Goodgrove aged 18. The family are living at Moor Lane, Axbridge, Somerset.
On 14 June 1886, Henry Goodgrove was married at Preston, Lancashire, to Rachel Cardwell, daughter of Joshua Cardwell.
Daughter Elizabeth Goodgrove was baptised on 29 August 1888 at Preston, Lancashire.
Son Charles Henry Goodgrove was baptised on 27 August 1890 at Patricroft, Preston, Lancashire.
In 1891, Henry and Rachel Goodgrove are with their children: Lizzie aged 4, and Charles H. aged 2. The family are living at Twenty Well, Bradway, Derbyshire.
Son, Albert Goodgrove was baptised on 13 May 1891 at St John's, Twenty Wells, Abbeydale, Derbyshire.
Son, Wilfred George Goodgrove was baptised on 10 January 1893 at St John's Twenty Wells, Abbeydale, Derbyshire.
Son, Bertie Goodgrove was baptised on 18 November 1894 at St John's Twenty Wells, Abbeydale, Derbyshire.
The birth of son Christopher Goodgrove as registered in June quarter 1896 in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
The birth of daughter Florence Goodgrove was registered in December quarter 1899 in Hendon, London.
In 1901, Henry and Rachel Goodgrove are with their children: Elizabeth aged 14, Charles H. 12, Albert 10, Wilfred G. 9, Bertie 7, Christopher 6, and Florence Goodgrove aged 1 year. The family are living at Somercotes Hill, Alfreton, Derbyshire.
The birth of son Joshua Goodgrove was registered in September quarter of 1901 in Belper, Derbyshire.
The birth of daughter Gladys Goodgroves was registered in March quarter 1903 in Chesterfield.
The birth of daughter Elsie Goodgrove was registered in March quarter 1905 in Chesterfield.
The birth of daughter Celia Goodgrove was registered in March quarter 1907 in Chesterfield.
The birth of daughter Rachel Goodgrove was registered in December quarter 1908 in Chesterfield.
Following the death of Henry Goodgrove on 20 August 1909 at Maltby Colliery, the death of a George H. Goodgroves aged 47, was registered in September quarter 1909 in Doncaster.