Mayor of Coventry

[chopendoz]

I am trying to find some information regarding Basil GOODE who was Mayor of Coventry for 1806 - 1810. IF I have the right guy, he was a jailer for some years then Sheriff of the County of Coventry from 1796-1800 and Alderman thereafter. He died in St Helier around 1842. I am trying to fill in the gaps - parents, for example, wife, siblings, etc. Someone out there must know !

[bumblebee]

There is a reference to a Basil Goode (Junior) in the True Briton 1798, again in 1798 a mention of a Basil Goode (Junior). Also a bit of a scandal in 1816 and references made to him taking over as Assessor from his father.

Bumblebee

[bumblebee]

Also in another well known newspaper, when he was sentenced he was put in Derby Jail as his son was Keeper of Coventry jail.

Bumblebee

[Colin Moretti]

As you know that he was Mayor, have you tried Coventry Local Studies Library?
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ccm/content/education-%26-libraries-directorate/services-for-communities/libraries-and-information-service/local-studies-library.en;jsessionid=acEfxX9PiBzd

There are 23 hits, seven are full view, if you search Google books for "basil goode" coventry:
http://books.google.co.uk/books?q=%22basil+goode%22+coventry&as_brr=1

Colin