LOUISIANA
In 1810 the Gowen/Going/Goins/etc. family, free since the mid-seventeenth century, headed 40 "other free" households with 105 persons in Virginia, 62 persons in North Carolina, 11 in South Carolina, and 10 in Louisiana.
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A. Going "of Louisiana" received a deed from Queen & Gregg March 2, 1910 to a lot in Afruitland, Texas, a promotional town which never developed, according to Hartley County, Texas Deed Book 32, page 471.
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Jeremiah Goins was born about 1802 in Louisiana. By family tradition he was married to Sarafine Drake [?] April 21, 1821 in Baton Rouge. He died August 18, 1883 in Pleasanton, Texas and was buried in Oakley Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Children born to Jeremiah Goins and Sarafine Drake Goins include:
Evaline Goins
Henry Goins
Ransom Goins
Caroline Goins
Sebern (Cebern) Goins
Robert G. “Ike” Goins
James C. Goins
Raburn A. Goins
Reuben Calvin Goins
Adaline Goins
Emily Goins
According to the will and tombstone photographs of Jeremiah Goins, he was described as having color, statute and facial features indicating that he was a blooded Indian. He was a stock raiser and tracker. He is said to have built his own coffin and liked to get in it to show it off when company came. He is also said to have married in Baton Rouge, but so far no record has shown up. His will is dated November 2, 1882. The headstone of his grave is difficult to read, but shows the death date as July 22, 1883.
To date no marriage record has been found of Jeremiah and Sarafina Goins, neither marriage bond nor license.
“As stated above there were no roads, bridges, ferry or even fords, for practically twenty years after the first settler came to what is now Beauregard Parish. It was at least a week’s journey from the Sabine River to the Opelousas and return, beset with many dangers, hence there was very little travel to the Parish Seat and as settlers came in the young people grew up and as even today they wanted to get married. In many cases it was practically impossible to secure the necessary marriage license, and in many communities a preacher or magistrate for the ceremony was mot available. This situation was overcome in this way: when the young people became engaged the young man would talk to the parents of the young lady and in case he secured consent of the parents of the young lady, he immediately selected a nice homesite, erected his log cabin, cleared a few acres of land, and at an appointed time, the neighbors and friends of the two families were invited to the home of the bride for a supper and usually a dance and when the dance was over and the guests had retired, the young couple considered themselves legally married and retired to their new home, which was usually close by, as man and wife. For fear that some of the hearers may hold up their hands in holy horror at such a preceeding, I want to say that the young people in those days lived together as man and wife, raised families, and were much truer to their marriage obligations than the average couple of today. Years later the state legislature realizing the situation, because it had become a state practice, passed an act under which the children of these couples would be made legal heirs.”
(According to an article, “East of the Sabine,” written by Robert Jones and published in “The Yellowed Pages,” Volume 1.)
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Ransom Goins was born about 1826 in Louisiana. He was married to Emily Hardin, born in 1836, in 1854 according to the 1870 census. He died January 12, 1916 in Bradley, Oklahoma and was buried at Ireton, Oklahoma.
Children born to Ransom Goins and Emily Hardin Goins include:
Sarah M. “Sally” Goins born about 1855
Jeremiah Goins born about 1857
Josephine Goins born May 15, 1861
Sharofina Goins born about 1863
Nacny Goins born October 7, 1865
Ransom Goins, Jr. born July 4, 1868
Sarah M. “Sally” Goins, daughter of Ransom Goins and Emily Hardin Goins, was born about 1855 in Texas. She was married to James Melton “Jim” Gardner in 1879 in Stonewall.
Jeremiah Goins, son of Ransom Goins and Emily Hardin Goins, was born about 1857 in Texas.
Josephine Goins, daughter of Ransom Goins and Emily Hardin Goins, was born about May 15, 1861. She was married to Josiah Taylor December 29, 1881 in Bexar County, Texas. Josephine Goins Taylor died February 2, 1919 in Amarillo, Texas.
Sharofina Goins, daughter of Ransom Goins and Emily Hardin Goins, was born about 1863.
Nancy Goins, daughter of Ransom Goins and Emily Hardin Goins, was born October 7, 1865 in Indian Territory. She was married to Charley Thomas in 1883.
Ransom Goins, Jr., son of Ransom Goins and Emily Hardin Goins, was born July 4, 1868 in Pleasonton, Texas. He was married to Cora Edna Bassham July 4, 1904 in Dibble, Oklahoma. He died August 28, 1929 in Red Oak, Oklahoma.
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Robert G. “Ike” Goins was born about 1825 in Louisiana. He was married to Elizabeth Williams in Victoria, Texas. He was buried east of Stonewall, Oklahoma.
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Sebern (Cebern) Goins was born about 1828 in Louisiana. He died May 1861 in Cow Gap, Texas.
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A. S. Goynes, First Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Company B, was listed among the soldiers surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia, according to "The Appomattox Paroles, April 9-15, 1865."
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A. L. McGowan was enlisted in the Third Louisiana Infantry Regiment in the Civil War, according to the Civil War military roster.
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Second Lieutenant J. C. McGowan was listed in the 25th Louisiana Infantry Regiment in the Civil War, according to the Civil War military roster.
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John E. McGowan was listed in Patton’s 21st Louisiana Infantry Regiment in the Civil War, according to the Civil War military roster.
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Sgt. Farrell Mc Gowen was listed in the First Louisiana Cavalry Regiment in the Civil War, according to the Civil War military roster.
BEAUREGARD PARISH, LOUISIANA
Emma S. Gowan, Glendale Road, De Ridder, Louisiana, was a junior student at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas in 1957. She also attended there in 1958.
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James Goins was a resident of Beauregard Parish in 1885. He was the father of Albert Goins who was born there June 18, 1885.
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Albert Goins a construction worker and a widower, died at 1635 North Main, Vidor, Texas November 4, 1961 at the age 76 of coronary occlusion, according to Orange County, Texas Death Book 5, page 139. His usual residence was at Singer, Louisiana, according to Mrs. Riley Doyle, Vidor, informant. He was buried in Singer Cemetery at Singer.
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Rufus Goins and his wife, Rovenia Bailey Goins of De Ridder gave a deed to W. Moses December 19, 1928 to a lot in Beaumont, Texas, according to Jefferson County Deed Book 319, page 336. Rovenia Bailey Goins was a daughter of Nettie Slaughter Bailey, according to the entry. They received an affidavit from A. M. Cooley February 2, 1931, according to Jefferson County Deed Book 353, page 596.
Nancy Goin was married April 27, 1891 to Randy Colman, according to Bossier Parish marriage records.
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Fannie Goings was married December 29, 1887 to Henry Taswell, according to Bossier Parish marriage records.
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Levi Goings was born about 1820 in Louisiana, parish and parents unknown, according to Cynthia Blackman, a great-granddaughter. He was married about 1845, wife’ name Martha. At least six children were born to them. He was later married to three other women—Belle Kuykendahl, Nancy Jane Broom and Cynthia L. Simpson.
Levi Goings was married to Anna Turner September 17, 1898, according to Bossier Parish marriage records. Children born to Levi Goings and Anna Turner Goings, Belle Kuykendahl Goings, Nancy Jane Broom Goings and Cynthia L. Simpson Goings are unknown.
Children born to Levi Goings and Martha Goings include:
Abraham Goings born about 1847
Abigail Goings born about 1849
William Henry Goings born about 1851
Thomas Goings born about 1854
John Goings born about 1857
Phillip Goings born about 1861
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J. E. Gowen was married to Emma C. Bass August 21, 1898, according to Bossier Parish marriage records. Of J. E. Gowen and Emma C. Bass Gowen nothing more is known.
Bertrand Goin was married to Frances Ford November 29, 1920, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 55, page 733. Of Bertrand Goin and Frances Ford Goin nothing more is known.
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Alex Goines, Sr. was married to Mildred Maiden March 19, 1954, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 142, page 787. Of Alex Goines, Sr. and Mildred Maiden Goines nothing more is known.
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Sarah Goines [listed as Goine in 1930] appeared in the 1931 city directory of Shreveport living on the east side of Rook Street.
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Henry Going was married to Milly Staten March 10, 1894, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 20, page 297. Of Henry Going and Milly Staten Going nothing more is known.
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Charles Goings was married to Annie Robertson July 27, 1915, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 43, page 561. Of Charles Goings and Annie Robertson Goings nothing more is known.
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Edward Goings was married to Polly Maxwell February 12, 1885, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 15, page 409. Of Edward Goings and Polly Maxwell Goings nothing more is known.
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Miss Hazel G. Goins was listed in the 1930 city directory of Shreveport as a stenographer for Fidelity Finance Company, living at 1708 Fairfield Avenue.
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Henry Goings and his wife, Lelia, in 1930 and 1931 lived at 1113 Taylor [rear] in Shreveport. He was listed as a plumber.
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Jim Goings was married to Ada Buster June 19, 1914, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 42, page 137. Of Jim Goings and Ada Buster Goings nothing more is known.
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Louis Goings, negro, appeared in the Shreveport City Directory in 1930 and 1931 living at 1223 Error! Reference source not found. ==O==
S. Goings was married to Anna Calhoun February 28, 1880, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 12, page 156. Of S. Goings and Anna Calhoun Goings nothing more is known.
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Callie Goins was married about 1925 to Elmer Milstead, probably in Caddo Parish. He was born in Louisiana December 11, 1902. They were divorced. He died in May 1987, according to his Social Security file.
Children born to them include:
Monroe Milstead born about 1928
Franklin Milstead born about 1930
Steve Milstead born about 1935
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Carrie Goins, negress, appeared in 1930 and 1931 living at 1811 Clay in Shreveport.
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E. D. Goins was married to Alma Allen May 19, 1937, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 92, page 117. Of E. D. Goins and Alma Allen Goins nothing more is known.
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Edgar Goins, negro, in 1930 and 1931 was a helper at Herrin Transfer Company. In 1930 he lived at 528 Thurmond and in 1931 he lived at 1081 Line Avenue. In that year his wife was listed as Anna Lou Goins.
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Henry Goins was married to Lena Hanks June 14, 1921, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 57, page 259. Of Henry Goins and Lena Hanks Goins nothing more is known.
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Henry C. Goins and his wife, Louise Goings, negroes, appeared in the 1930 and 1931 editions of the Shreveport city directory. He was listed as a porter at the Union Station, living at 1840 Weinstock.
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John R. Goins and his wife, Audrey Goins, lived in Shreveport in 1930 at 218 East 68th Street and in 1931 at 301 West 68th Street. He was employed by Kalmbach-Burckett Company.
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Marie Goins, negro, in 1930 lived at 1811 Clay, Shreveport.
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Milton S. Goins was married to Ida E. Markham January 29, 1911, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 36, page 685. Of Ida E. Markham Goins nothing more is known.
Milton S. Goins and his wife, Mary Goins, negroes, appeared in the 1930, 1931 and 1937 editions of the Shreveport directory. In 1930 they lived at 1733 Error! Reference source not found. ==O==
Sam Goins was married to Mena Bishop February 24, 1919, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 51, page 111. Of Sam Goins and Mena Bishop Goins nothing more is known.
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Walter Goins was married to Mary Lee Shephard October 8, 1936, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 90, page 478. Of Walter Goins and Mary Lee Shephard Goins nothing more is known.
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Mrs. Anna V. Gowan was listed in the 1934 city directory of Shreveport, as a saleswomen at McCrory Stores living at 1812 West Jordan.
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Annie Gowan and Leslie Gowan were shown in residence at 915 Pickett Avenue in Shreveport, according to the 1925 and 1926 city directories.
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Andrew Gowan, a mulatto, age 12, was living in the home of his mother, Cora Herbert on Convention Street in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana Enumeration District 103, page 4.
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Benjamin Gowan and his wife, Mary Gowan, were residing at 416 Jordan, Shreveport in 1932.
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Miss Billie Gowan was a waitress in Washington Youree Hotel Coffee Shop, with residence at 1254 Error! Reference source not found.
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Mrs. Carolyn Gowan was listed in the 1935 city directory of Shreveport, living at 230 McDada, Bosier City.
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Charles E. Gowan, 506 West 57th St, Shreveport, was a taxpayer there in 1972.
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Miss Doris Gowan was employed as a waitress at O. K. Cafe in Shreveport in 1937.
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Ella Gowan, a negress, was shown living at 416 Jordan in Shreveport in 1932.
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J. T. Gowan "of Caddo Parish" received an assignment to 3.03 acres in Gregg County, Texas, located 10 miles north of Longview, Texas from A. D. King April 29, 1931, according to Gregg County Deed Book 82, page 364.
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James W. Gowan was discharged from the U. S. Air Force January 14, 1960, according to Caddo Parish Discharge Book 13, page 592.
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John J. Gowan was shown in the 1932 city directory of Shreveport, as an employee of Sunshine Market living at 6010 Henderson Ave.
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John William Gowan was discharged from the U. S. Navy December 13, 1954, according to Caddo Parish Discharge Book 12, page 366.
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Joshua Gowan who appeared in the 1924 and 1925 editions of the Shreveport city directory, lived at 200 East 73rd Street, Cedar Grove. Miss Margaret Gowan and Miss Gladys Gowan were shown at the same address.
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In 1928 Mrs. Myrtle Gowan, a stenographer was employed by Chadowick-Hayes Provision Company in Shreveport. In 1929 she was shown as a bookkeeper for Dixie Creameries, Inc. and had her residence in the Creswell Hotel.
Oscar A. Gowan and Bennie Gowan were listed in the 1920 and 1921 city directories. He was employed by Jones-McCann Tires & Tubes from 1920 through 1925.
Oscar W. Gowan, believed to be son of Oscar A. Gowan, was shown as a vulcanizer employed by Jones-McCann. He was listed in the company's employ in all editions from 1925 through 1928. He was living with Ella Gowan. From 1925 through 1927 his residence was shown as 1204 Reynolds Avenue. In 1928 they lived at 2110 Southern Avenue. In 1931 he was employed by Modern Tire Repair Service. He lived at 1304 Reynolds with Marie Gowan. In 1932 he and Marie Gowan lived on the east side of McDade Road, two miles south of Coushatta Road, Boiser City. In 1933, 1934 and 1935 he continued at the same address. His address was 224 McDade Road in 1936, Miss Marie Gowan, a waitress at Deluxe Cafe lived at 712 Christian.
Inez E. Gowan was shown as the wife Oscar W. Gowan for the first time in 1934. He was a vulcanizer for Sparco 707 Tire Company at that time. In 1935 he was employed by Modern Tire Retreading Company. In 1936 he operated a "filling station" at 920 Barksdale in Boosier City and lived at 224 McDade with Inez Gowan. In 1937 he was back at Modern Tire Retreading Company, still living at 204 McDade in Bossier City. He employment and residence remained the same in 1939, and two children were then shown in the home of Oscar W. Gowan and Inez Gowan.
In 1940 Oscar W. Gowan, Inez Gowan and one child lived at 301 McDade in Boosier City. In 1941 Oscar W. Gowan was employed by John Monette Tire Company. Mrs. Inez Gowan appeared as employed by Paramount Beauty Shop in Shreveport from 1933 through 1941.
William L. Gowan was listed in the city directory of Shreveport in the years of 1922, 1923, 1924 and 1925. He was shown as a vulcanizer employed by Swift Tire Service. In 1922 his residence was shown on East Southern Avenue, indicating a relationship with Oscar W. Gowan.
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Roy W. Gowan and his wife, Marie Gowan in 1930 lived at 1524 Division Avenue, according to the city directory of Shreveport. He was a vulcanizer for Lareco Master Station No. 4. Roy Gowan, age 39, was married to Inez Wommack, age 30, on December 19, 1932, according to Miller County, Arkansas Marriage Book RR, page 392. Of Roy Gowan and Inez Gowan Wommack Gowan nothing more is known.
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W. N. Gowing was listed in the 1930 directory, living at 208 Error! Reference source not found.
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Aline Reeves Gowen, % Aline Ford, Route One, Box 78, Grand Cane, California paid taxes on a lot in Shreveport in 1972.
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Eliza Gowen was married to Alexander Gibson, FMC, December 1, 1868, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 4, page 384. Bond for the marriage was provided by A. W. Marshall. No return was made on the marriage license.
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Harry G. Gowen and his wife, Doris Gowen were listed in the 1931 city directory of Shreveport. He lived at 2951 Samford Avenue and was listed as a shipping clerk for Southern Leather Company, Inc.
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Miss Mamie Gowen, a student nurse at Charity Hospital, was listed in the 1931 city directory of Shreveport.
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Roy Gowen, a student in 1940 was living at 218 Rutherford, according to the Shreveport city directory.
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Charles Gowens was married to Adeline Earle December 20, 1913, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 41, page 34. Of Charles Gowens and Adeline Earle Gowens nothing more is known.
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Essie Gowens was married to Albert Allen September 14, 1918, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 49, page 732.
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L. Gowens, pipeliner employed by Ark-La Companies, was a resident of Shreveport in 1936, according to the city directory.
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Joseph T. Gowin was married to Leta B. Smith September 26, 1909, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 35, page 246. Of Joseph T. Gowin and Leta B. Smith Gowin nothing more is known.
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Fred T. Gowing was married to Theodosia Heath December 18, 1905, according to Caddo Parish Marriage Book 30, page 595. He appeared as a waiter at the KCS Cafe and roomed at 311 Edwards Avenue, according to the 1926 Shreveport city directory. In 1927 Fred T. Gowing and Theodosia Heath Gowing continued at the same address. In the 1930 edition Fred Gowing continued at the same address. In the 1930 edition Fred Gowing was employed by Fred-Hills Cafe. He and his wife lived at 727 Milam.
Mrs. Fred Gowing, a widow of Caddo Parish gave a warranty deed to Pruitt & Rawles for 50 acres of land in Cass County, Texas on October 25, 1950, according to Cass County Deed Book 259, page 578. Consideration was $900.
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William Gowns, negro porter, was living at 1815 Woodruff, according to the 1931 Shreveport city directory.
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Charlesetta Goynes, a negro maid who worked at 1154 Prospect Avenue lived at 1730 Caperton, according to the 1937 Shreveport directory.
R. Goins and M. Latue Goins were residents of Lake Charles, Louisiana in 1853. Children born to them include:
Robert Goins born October 28, 1853.
Robert Goins, son of R. Goins and M. Latue Goins, was born October 28, 1853 in Lake Charles. He was married about 1875, wife's name Louisa Jane. On June 6, 1897 they received a deed from Peter D. Stockholm to 2¼ acres of land in Beaumont, Texas for $55, according to Jefferson County Deed Book 17, page 207.
On February 23, 1921 they received a deed from W. P. Thompson for five acres of land in the Armstrong Survey of Orange County, Texas for $7,000, according to Orange County Deed Book 33, page 346.
On August 22, 1923 Robert Goins and Louisa Jane Goins sold their acreage in Beaumont for $1,400 to F. W. Steinman, according to Jefferson County Deed Book 232, page 63. Robert Goins stated in the conveyance that he had lived at that location for "20 years or more," it being his homestead during that time. It also mentioned that he had acquired a home in Orange, Texas and had lived there two years.
Robert Goins, defendant, gave a judgement to J. C. Trull, plaintiff, July 17, 1925 in a boundary dispute connected with his Armstrong Survey property, according to Orange County Deed Book 41, page 405.
Robert Goins gave a tax deed to South Park Independent School District August 15, 1936 to a Bullock Addition lot in Beaumont, according to Jefferson County Deed Book 422, page 41.
Robert Goins died at Vidor, Texas October 14, 1946 after a 26-year residence there, according to Orange County Death Book 3, page 177. His death, at the age 92 years, 11 months, 16 days, was the result of malnutrition. He was buried in Sullivan Cemetery, according to Mrs. B. L. Hankamer, informant.
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Thomas J. Goins was born in October 1820 in Louisiana of parents unknown. He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Calcasieu Parish living in the household of “Turn’r Goan:”
“Goins, Thomas 30,
M. Beckey 19”
Thomas J. Goins was enlisted as a private in Company C, 27th Louisana Infantry on March 23, 1862 in Rapides Parish, Louis-iana, according to his Confederate service record. It revealed that he was captured July 4, 1863 in the Battle of Vicksburg.
He was exchanged July 1, 1864, according to Edna Lois Fox.
He appeared in the 1870 census of Rapides Parish as the head of a household:
Goins, Thomas 38, born in LA
M. Rebecca 37,
William 10, born in LA
Marion 8, born in LA
Washington 5, born in LA
Thomas 3, born in LA
Catherine 3/12, born in LA”
M. Rebecca Goins apparently died during the decade. He was remarried about 1866.
Thomas J. Goins was enumerated in 1870 in nearby Trinity County, Texas:
“Goins, Thomas 47, born in LA
M. Harriett 27, born in LA
Henry 9, born in TX
William 5, born in TX
Thomas 2, born in TX”
Thomas J. Goins was enumerated as the head of a household in June 1880 in nearby Tyler County, Texas, precinct 4:
“Goins, Thomas 60, born in LA, father born in
NC, mother born in TN
Harriett 39, born in LA, father born in
GA, mother born in GA
Alfred R. 8, born in TX, father born in
LA, mother born in LA
{nickname Pete} more info on req
John T. 10, born in TX, father born in
LA, mother born in LA
(John Thomas 1868-1919 m Ella Marie
1870-1937) more info on
Goins, Marion 26, born in LA, father born in
LA, mother born in LA”
Mary E 24, daughter-in-law, born in
LA father born in LA,
mother born in LA
Emily 4, granddaughter, born in LA,
father born in LA, mother
born in LA
Thomas A. 1/12, grandson, born in April
1880 in TX, father born in
LA, mother born in LA
Swickey, Catherine 38, boarder, born in MS, father
born in MS, mother born in
MS
James W. 10, son of boarder, born in TX,
Father born in MS, mother
Born in MS”
Children born to Thomas J. Goins and M. Rebecca Goins include:
William Goins born about 1860
Marion Goins born about 1862
Washington Goins born about 1865
Thomas Goins born about 1868
Catherine Goins born about 1870
Children born to Thomas J. Goins and M. Harriett Goins include:
Alfred R. “Pete” Goins born about 1877
John Thomas Goins born about 1878
William Goins, son of Thomas J. Goins and M. Rebecca Goins, was born about 1860 in Louisiana.
Marion Goins, son of Thomas J. Goins and M. Rebecca Goins, was born about 1862 in Louisiana.
Washington Goins, son of Thomas J. Goins and M. Rebecca Goins, was born about 1865 in Louisiana.
Thomas Goins, son of Thomas J. Goins and M. Rebecca Goins, was born about in Louisiana about 1868.
Catherine Goins, daughter of Thomas J. Goins and M. Rebecca Goins, was born about 1870 in Louisiana
Alfred R. “Pete” Goins, son of Thomas J. Goins and Harriett Goins, was born about 1877.
John Thomas Goins, son of Thomas J. Goins and Harriett Goins, was born about 1878.
Pamela Goyens Tatum wrote February 16, 2003 that her great-grandfather James W. Goins was born in Louisiana in 1852 to Thomas J. Goins who was born in October 1820.
Children born to James W. Goins include George Masters Goynes, grandfather of Pamela Goyens Tatum.
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Thomas Gowin was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Calcasieu Parish, Enumeration District 11, page 23, Ward 6, appearing as:
"Gowin, Thomas 26, born in Missouri
Lucinda 26, born in LA
Crans, Alice 7, born in LA, step-daughter
Emma 3, born in LA, step-daughter"
Apparently Thomas Gowin and Lucinda Crans Gowin had married some time after 1877, following the death of her former husband.
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Three free colored families were the only people of interest to Gowen chroniclers in the 1840 census of Calcasieu Parish.
William Goins, free colored, was listed as the head of a household enumerated in the 1840 census of Calcasieu Parish, page 74. The family was listed as:
"Goins, William free colored male 36-55
free colored male 24-36
free colored female 10-24
free colored male 10-24
free colored male 10-24
free colored male 10-24
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10"
Betsy Goins, free colored, was listed as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Calasieu Parish, page 76. The family was enumerated as:
"Goins, Betsy free colored female 36-55
free colored female 24-36"
Stephen Goins, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Calasieu Parish, page 76. The family was enumerated as:
"Goins, Stephen free colored male 36-55
free colored female 24-36
free colored male 10-24
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored male 0-10"