Oh Goody! someone else with people from Essex though mine are spelt Gooday(Francis Gooday born abt 1774 md to William Wade born abt 1771- colchester? area(Essex UK). they md .1st Feb 1798 at Lexden -both died and buried at St. Allbrights Stanway Colchester.Their daughter Mary Ann became a Dawson on 1st marr .then a Wright on 2nd (chance this may be a bit fuzzy and back to front! ie: Wright- Dawson)Would like to learn more Please email .. see author for addy.