Mexborough and Swinton Times January 23, 1891

Death of Mr. Charles Goodinson

We much regret to have to record the death of Mr. Charles Guadiana, of Rose Villa,,, who expired at his residence on Sunday night week, as briefly stated in our last issue.

The deceased gentleman was a well-known figure in Rawmarth, Kilnhurst, and the surrounding neighbourbord, and greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Mr Goodinson has for some time been in failing health, and although his medical adviser has done all that was possible to mitigate his suffering, he was unable to prolong life, and deceased passed away at the advanced age of 78.

Mr. Goodinson was born at Bradgate in January 1818. In 1855 he removed to Kilnhurst, where he took up his residence, and where he spent a large portion of the after part of his life. In 1847, deceased was promoted to the manager at Messrs. J. and J. Charlesworth’s, Thrybergh Hall Colliery. In 1876, Messrs. Charlesworth also placed Warren Vale Colliery under his direction. From that time to 1889, he was most assiduous in his endeavours in promoting the interests of both masters and men. In that year he relinquished the poet of manager at both collieries, and since then had lived a well earned retirement.

Mr. Goodinson was held in high esteem by his employers and to show their appreciation of the valuable services rendered them, on the termination of the long connection between them, they presented him with a gold keyless watch. The workmen employed at the collieries acknowledged their esteem by presenting him with beautifully executed portraits.

Mr. Goodinson was very active in public life. In the early history the Swinton Local Board and School Boards, he played a prominent part. He held the position of chairman of the Local Board for nine years, and he fulfilled the same once on the ‘School Board for six years. He was also a member of the Rawmarsh Local Board for many years, took no active part in politics, but nevertheless an ardent Liberal. He was connected with the Rawmarsh Independent body.

Mr. and Mrs. Goodinson celebrated their golden wedding laid April. The deceased gentleman was the owner of considerable property both in Kilnhurst and Rawellarsh, and he was also a principal shareholder in prominent firms at Kilnhurst, Rotherham and Sheffield.

Mr. Goodinson leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. The Interment took place at St. Thomas’s Church Kilnhurst, on Thursday afternoon week.

Several workmen from Thrybergh Colliery were the bearers. Mr. Cook was undertaker, and Mr. Moorhouse, Rotherham, supplied the coaches. Mr. Outram and others joined the procession at Kilnhurst. The first part of the services was conducted by the Rev. P Houghton and the Rev. T. Warren read the concluding services at the grave.