Chenery, Benjamin, near the Cornhill, Ipswich, Suffolk, carver (1743–59). Moved from London and in 1743 advertised his ability to carve all Sorts of Chimney Pieces, Picture-Frames, Glass Frames, Sconces, Table-Frames for Marble Slabs … in the newest Taste’. Married 22 February 1756. Took app. named Goodchild in 1759. [Ipswich Journal, 22 October 1743; Suffolk RO, 50/2/89–93; S of G, app. index]