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Several individuals of interest to Foundation chroniclers appeared in the 1930 census of Claiborne County, Civil District 1 as heads of households. The census was transcribed by Foundation Member Pamela Burnette of Torrance, California. Included were:

*Gladys Goin was recorded as a resident of Cumberland Gap Road Poor House. The inmates were “bedded, clothed, schooled and fed for $2.90 a head per week by Wayman Lambert.

James P. Goen was born May 14, 1847, according to his tombstone in Moody Cemetery located on Tennessee Highway 33 East. He died September 9, 1922 at the age of “75 years, 3 months, 22 days.”

Amy Goin, free colored, appeared in the 1840 census of Claiborne County, page 245, as the head of a household composed of:

Andrew B. Goin was born January 13, 1849 of parents unknown, according to the research of Jack A. Money of West Branch, Michigan. He was married about 1880 to Narcissa Killion, regarded as the daughter of Thomas C. Killion and Mary A. Rosson Killion, who was born June 16, 1862. Andrew B. Goin died July 6, 1912. Narcissa Killion Goin died March 17, 1924.

Nancy Goin, daughter of Andrew B. Goin and Narcissa Killion Goin, was born May 12, 1882. She was married about 1899 to Samuel Adams. She died December 18, 1917 and was buried in Lonesome Valley/Mayes Cemetery.

Andrew J. Goin was married to Martha Jane Goin May 4, 1867 according to Tennessee Marriage Records [1851-1900].

Andrew J. Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 110, page 12, Civil District 12 enumerated as:

C. Goin was married to M. A. Lewis January 24, 1862 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of C. Goin and M. A. Lewis Goin.

Caleb Goin was married to Elizabeth A. McVay January 28, 1864 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Caleb Goin and Elizabeth A. McVay Goin.

Charles Goin was married to Matilda Southern March 12, 1868 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records [1851-1900]. Nothing more is known of Charles Goin and Matilda Southern Goin.

Daniel Goin was born in Tennnessee about 1807 of parents unknown. He was maried about 1833, wife's name Elizabeth. According to Charles William Goin, a descendant of Plano, Texas in 1993, Daniel Goin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Claiborne County, Household 1876-634:

Benjamin Franklin Goin, regarded as a son of Daniel Goin and Elizabeth Goin of Claiborne County, was born September 25, 1834 in Tennessee, according to his great-grandson, Charles William Goin.

"Franklin Goin" appeared as a 14-year-old in the 1850 census of the household of his suggested father. Daniel Goin was recorded as the head of Household 1076-634 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Benjamin Franklin Goin was married about 1854, probably in Claiborne County to Esther Williams who was born January 6, 1834 in Tennessee. They removed to Fannin County about 1858, settling near Bonham, Texas.

Also enumerated on the same day in the 1860 census of Fannin County was A. Goin, age 25, a farmhand living in the household of Fred Highsaw, page 121. Since the two were located very near each other, A. Goin is suggested as a kinsman of Benjamin Franklin Goin.

On October 18, 1871 Benjamin Franklin Goin received a deed to 150 acres for $650 from Daniel N. Fox, according to Fannin County Deed Book U, page 30. This was the first of 17 land transactions that he would engage in within Fannin County, as recorded in its deed records.

He purchased land from Charles L. Grace, according to Deed Book 12, page 603. He deeded land to John Fletcher, Deed Book 38, page 414 and received land from Fannie W. Fletcher, Deed Book 40, page 258. For $10 he deeded land for a Primitive Baptist Church located 10 miles southeast of Bonham, according to Deed Book 42, page 393.

He purchased land from J. H. Oliphint, according to Deed Book 44, page 222 and sold land to J. M. Jones, according to Deed Book 44, page 624. He sold land to M. L. Barrett, Deed Book 54, page 174 and to Mary J. Marshall, Deed Book 69, page 299. He purchased land from H. P. Erwin and sold land to Marlene Brock, according to Deed Book 72 page 390. He received land from J. M. Brock, Deed Book 81, page 205.

He deeded land to his son, Rufus Binkley Goin, Deed Book 83, page 205. He deeded land to his son, Absalum Monroe Goin, Deed Book 116, page 474 and Deed Book 145, page 459.

Esther Williams Goin received a deed from N. E. Money, "Receiver," according to Deed Book 125, page 392. Shortly afterward she received a deed from Mrs. M. L. Brock, Deed Book 127, page 555.

Benjamin Franklin Goin was recorded as the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Fannin County, Enumeration District 27, page 25, Precinct 4:

Benjamin Franklin Goin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Fannin County, Enumeration District 11, page 26, Precinct 4 with post office at Ladonia, Texas:

Apparently the couple was estranged shortly afterward. Benjamin Franklin Goin applied for a license to marry Mrs. Rebecca Burks, according to Fannin County Marriage Book O, page 103, but the license application was noted "not executed."

Benjamin Franklin Goin died July 12, 1911 in Fannin County, according to BVS File 15571. Esther Williams Goin died there February 15, 1917.

John Bryce Goin, son of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Tennessee about 1855. He appeared in the 1860 census of his parents' household as a five-year-old. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Absalum Monroe Goin, son of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born December 10, 1858 in Fannin County, according to his grandson, Charles William Goin. He appeared as a one-year-old in the 1860 enumeration of his parents' household. He reappeared as 21-year-old in the 1880 census of Fannin County.

He was married October 13 to Lillie Mae Hervey, daughter of Capt. John Hervey and Alice Wilcox Hervey, according to Fannin County Marriage Book D, page 334. She was born in Mississippi. In 1887 they lived at Bailey, Texas.

Absalum Monroe Goin appeared as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Fannin County, Enumeration District 69, page 5, precinct 3:

He died July 17, 1926 in Bryan County, Oklahoma. Lillie Mae Hervey Goin died at Wolfe City, Texas January 26, 1957, according to Hunt County, Texas Death Certificate No. 1395.

Minnie B. Goin, daughter of Absalum Monroe Goin and Lillie Mae Hervey Goin, was born in Texas in July 1883. She appeared as a 17-year-old in her father's household in the census of 1900. Of this individual nothing more is known.

John F. Goin, son of Absalum M. Goin and Lillie Mae Hervey Goin, was born in February 1885 in Fannin County. He appeared as a 15-year-old in the 1900 census of his father's household. Of this individual nothing more is known.

William Alfred Goin, son of Absalom M. Goin and Lillie Mae Hervey Goin, was born at Bailey, Texas September 9, 1887, according to Fannin County Birth Book 17, page 377. He appeared as a 12-year-old in his father's household in the 1900 census of Fannin County.

He was married July 18, 1918 to Adda Inez Biggerstaff who was born at Gober, Texas in 1896, according to Fannin County Marriage Book U, page 366. On July 22, 1918 at age 30 William Alfred Goin enlisted in the U. S. Army and served as a in the Sixth Infantry Regiment during World War I. He was discharged February 14, 1919, according to Fannin County Discharge Book 1, page 518.

In 1920 William Alfred Goin and Adda Inez Biggerstaff Goin lived at Caddo, Oklahoma. In 1922 he was a wholesale oil dealer in Bailey, Texas.

He gave a deed to W. L. Pratt July 29, 1935, according to Hunt County Deed Book 223, page 420. He gave a deed to H. G. Moreland September 15, 1939, according to Fannin County Deed Book 242, page 200.

William Alfred Goin was the agent for Cities Service 0il Company in Big Spring, Texas in 1942-43 and lived at 1801 Scurry, according to the city directory. In the 1944-45 city directory he was located at 510 Runnells.

He gave a warranty deed to E. H. Taylor April 19, 1950, according to Fannin County Deed Book 309, page 99. He gave a warranty deed to May Goin April 13, 1955, according to Fannin County Deed Book 378, page 434. He received a deed October 19, 1966 from Billy D. Cashion, according to Fannin County Deed Book 492, page 194.

Charles William Goin, son of William Alfred Goin and Adda Inez Biggerstaff Goin, was born December 2, 1920 at Caddo, Oklahoma. In 1922 his family removed to Fannin County. In the early 1940s his family moved to Big Spring, living at 510 Runnells Street.

Charles William Goin enlisted in the U.S. Army May 9, 1944 and served in the European Campaign from October 21, 1944 to June 18, 1946. He saw action in the Battles of the Appennines and Po Valley. He was discharged July 3, 1946 as a master sergeant, according to Dallas County Discharge Book 22, page 433. At that time he was single, a draftsman and showed his address as 5134 Vickery Boulevard in Dallas. He was married August 2, 1946 at Bonham, wife's name unknown.

Charles William Goin reenlisted in the U.S. Army October 9, 1950 as a master sergeant, showing his address as 5134 Vickery Boulevard, Dallas. He was discharged September 10, 1951, according to Hunt County Discharge Book 12, page 335.

Charles William Goin was living at 9463 Highedge, Dallas April 3, 1964 when he gave an affidavit to the public that "Albert L. Anderson was married only once and then to Eugenia Ann Goin. The only child of that union was Albert William Anderson," according to Tarrant County, Texas Deed Book 3916, page 521.

Eugenia Ann Goin, daughter of William Alfred Goin and Adda Inez Biggerstaff Goin, was born April 26, 1922 in Fannin County. She appeared as a student at the University of Texas in the 1940, 1941 and 1942 editions of the city directory of Austin, Texas. In 1941 she lived in the Littlefield Dormitory. In 1941 she lived at 210 West 27th Street and in 1942 she lived at Crothers Dormitory.

In the 1944-45 city directory of Big Spring, Texas she was listed as a teacher at the Big Spring High School living at 510 Runnells, the address of her parents.

Eugenia Ann Goin was married to Albert L. Anderson, according to Howard County, Texas Marriage Book 10, page 453. The only child born to Albert L. Anderson and Eugenia Ann Goin Anderson was:

Una B. Goin, daughter of Absolum Monroe Goin and Lillie Mae Hervey Goin, was born in Fannin County in March 1891. She appeared in the 1900 census of her father's household as a nine-year-old.

Mattie E. Goin, daughter of Absolum Monroe Goin and Lillie Mae Hervey Goin, was born in Fannin County, April 11, 1894, according to Fannin County Birth Book 22, Certificate No. 1494. She appeared as a six-year-old in her father's household in the 1900 census.

Mary Jane Goin, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born about 1865. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Sarah Emily Goin, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas in 1867. She appeared in the 1880 census in her father's household as a 13-year old. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

William Mainard Goin, son of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas in 1868. He appeared in the 1880 census in his father's household as a 12-year-old.

On August 22, 1886, he was married to Mrs. Rosa A. Thurman, according to Fannin County Marriage Book E, page 457. Rosa A. Thurman Goin was appointed the guardian of "Clyde Goin et al, minors," according to Fannin County Deed Book 66, page A 919, Deed Book 98/179 and Deed Book B, page 213.

William Mainard Goin appeared in the legal records of Fannin County several times. He conveyed land to John McFarland, according to Deed Book W, page 89. He received land from J. S. Pattie, according o Deed Book 32, page 588.

Ethel M. Goin, only identified child of William Mainard Goin and Rosa A. Thurman Goin, was born May 1, 1899, according to Fannin County Birth Book 24, page 1270. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

A son, unidentified, was born to William Mainard Goin and Rosa A. Thurman Goin December 22, 1905, according to Fannin County Birth Book 1, page 207.

Harvey Houston Goin, son of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas in 1870. He appeared in the household of his father in the 1880 census as a 10-year-old. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

Ida May Goin, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas in 1872. She appeared in the household of her father in the 1880 census as an 8-year-old.

James Madison "Matt" Goin, son of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas February 10, 1874, according to Fannin County Birth Book 1A, page 3. He appeared as a 6-year-old in the 1880 census of Fannin County living in his father's household. James Madison Goin was a farmer at Bailey, Texas for most of his life.

He received a deed to Fannin County property from his father and mother, according to Fannin County Deed Book 123, page 230. He gave a deed to Ethel Bicknell, according to Fannin County Deed Book 153, page 427.

He was married about 1896 to Lena Wilmeth Brock, who was born in Boonsville, Mississippi in June 1876.

James Madison "Matt" Goin was born in January 1874, according to his enumeration as head of a household in the 1900 census of Delta County, Texas, Enumeration District 39, page 12, precinct 6:

They were residents of Hunt County, Texas later in 1900. James Madison "Matt" Goin died at Greenville, Texas November 28, 1941, according to Hunt County Death Certificate No. 2211. Lena Wilmeth Brock Goin died November 16, 1952 in Hunt County.

Otho D. Goin, son of James Madison "Matt" Goin and Lena Wilmeth Brock Goin, was born in Hunt County, November 7, 1900. He was married to Hazel P. Hooper October 16, 1922, according to Fannin County Marriage Book 2, page 238.

Otho D. Goin gave an affadavit to the public January 24, 1946, according to Fannin County deed Book 267, page 541.

Otho D. Goin lived in Wolfe City, Texas for 50 years. He died April 8, 1972 of carcinoma of the colon, according to Hunt County Death Certificate No.17905.

Billy Leon Goin, first child of Otho D. Goin and Hazel P. Hooper Goin, was born October 22, 1923 at Bailey, Texas, according to Fannin County Birth Book 25, page 241. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps December 8, 1942. He served in India in 1944 and in China in 1945. He was discharged as a sergeant December 25, 1945 and returned to his home at Wolfe City, according to Hunt County Discharge Book 11, page 481.

He was married in 1946 to Thelma Frances Dulaney, according to Hunt County Marriage Book 32, page 441. She was born in 1924 at Paris, Texas. He was a service station attendant.

He received a release from Citizens National Bank on property purchased in Hunt County July 2, 1957, according to Hunt County Deed Book 235, page 183.

Billy Leon Goin, Jr, son of Billy Leon Goin and Thelma Dulaney Goin, was born in Trinidad, Texas December 6, 1949, according to Navarro County, Texas Birth Book 47, page 447.

In 1971 he was listed as a junior marketing student at East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas. His residence was shown as Route 1, Wolfe City at that time. Rita Joan Goin, also of Route One, Wolfe City, was listed as a sophomore home economics student at East Texas State University in 1971. She was born October 17, 1951 in Hunt County, according to BVS File 166243.

An infant was born to Otho D. Goin and Hazel P. Hooper Goin June 11, 1926 in Hunt County, according to BVS File 37461.

Otho D. Goin, Jr, son of Otho D. Goin and Hazel P. Hooper Goin, was born June 28, 1930 at Wolfe City according to Hunt County Probate Birth Book 33, page 455.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army December 5, 1941 and was discharged November 23, 1953, showing a home address of Box 71, Wolfe City. He was single and employed by Lyon Gray Lumber Company of Dallas as a bookkeeper, according to Hunt County Discharge Book 12, page 471.

He was listed in the 1959 city directory of Greenville, Texas with his mother. At that time, he was a partsman for Little's, Inc. and lived at Wolfe City.

Otho D. Goin, Jr. was listed as a graduate accounting student at East Texas State University in 1970 living at 800 Crockett Street, Garland, Texas.

Blanche E. Goin, daughter of James Madison "Matt" Goin and Lena Wilmeth Brock Goin, was born June 16, 1919, according to Fannin County Birth Book No. 11, Certificate No. 1839. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

Billye Mildred Goin, eleventh child of James Madison "Matt" Goin and Lena Wilmeth Brock Goin, was born August 24, 1921 at Bailey, Texas, according to Fannin County Birth Book 11, Certificate 1838. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

Arena Goin, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas about 1876. She appeared in the household of her father in the 1880 census as a 4-year-old. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

Rufus Binkley Goin, son of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas in February of 1878. He appeared in the household of his father in the 1880 census as a 2-year-old. He was married about 1898 to Della Mae Griffith, who was born in Texas in February 1882.

Rufus Binkley Goin appeared as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Fannin County, Enumeration District 69, page 4, precinct 3:

Rufus Binkley Goin appeared in the legal records of Fannin County several times. He deeded land to Isaac Griffith, according to Fannin County Deed Book 109, page 523. He received a deed from Isaac Griffith according to Fannin County Deed Book 113, page 249. He gave a deed to Joel Griffith, according to Fannin County Deed Book 107, page 509. He gave a quit claim deed to B. S. Smith, according to Fannin County Deed Book 140, page 109.

In 1915, Rufus Binkley Goin was a farmer at Bailey, Texas. Eight of their ten children were living at that time.

Samuel E. Goin, son of Rufus Binkley Goin and Della Mae Griffith Goin, was born in September 1899, according to his enumeration in the 1900 census. He appeared as "age 8 1/2" when his father's household was counted in Fannin County, Enumeration District 69. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Loy Beatrice, daaughter of Rufus Binkley Goin and Della Mae Griffith Goin, was born September 7, 1904, according to Fannin County Birth Book1, page 110. She was married to J.S. Blakeway November 28, 1923, according to Hunt County Marriage Book 2, page 89.

Gladys Lorine Goin, daughter of Rufus Binkley Goin and Della Mae Griffith Goin, was born September 30, 1908, according to Fannin County Birth Book 2, page 31. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants. A Miss Gladys Goin was married to C. W. Patterson December 27, 1924, according to Fisher County, Texas, Marriage Book 3, page 492.

Lois Marie Goin, daughter of Rufus Binkley Goin and Della Mae Griffith Goin, was born October 8, 1912, according to Fannin County Birth Book 2, page 136.

Sybil Levois Goin, tenth child of Rufus Binkley Goin and Della Mae Griffith Goin, was born May 6, 1915, according to Fannin County Birth Book 2, page 183. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

A son of Rufus Binkley Goin and Della Mae Griffith Goin, unidentified, was born May 15, 1917, according to Fannin County Birth Book 2, page 216.

Marlena Ann Goin, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born about 1879. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Susan Surildah Goin, daughter of Benenjamin Franklin Goin and Esther Williams Goin, was born in Texas in 1880. She appeared in the household of her father in the 1880 census as a 2-month-old. Nothing more is know of this individual or descendants.

Edward Goin was married November 22, 1868 in Claiborne County wife’s name Elvira, according to Tennessee marriage records. Nothing more is known of Edward Goin and Elvira Goin.

“Elviry Goin” was married to William J. Wilder November 23, 1871 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee marriage records.

Edward Goins was among the citizens of Claiborne County who filed a claim with the American Civil War Southern Claims Commission. Pat Burnett wrote June 21, 2003 that the Southern Claims Commission Rec-ords contain much information about the Union sym-pathizers who lived in Claiborne County during the war.

Southern Claims Commission Records include infor-mation for researching a Southern Claims Commission claim and provides an overview of Southern Claims Commission resources in St. Louis County Library's Special Collections Department.

Between March 3, 1871 and March 3, 1873, Southerners filed 22,298 claims before the Southern Claims Commission based on the fact they were loyal to the Union during the Civil War and had quartermaster stores or supplies taken by or furnished to the Union Army during the rebellion. Southern Loyalists made 22,298 claims for property losses totaling $60,258,-150.44. However, only 7,092 claims [32%] were ap-proved for settlements totaling $4,636,920.69. Each claimant sought to prove loyalty and loss through the testimony of others. The paper trail created by the claimants and the people who came forward to testify, for or against a claimant, provide a wealth of informa-tion about individuals living in the South during the Civil War.

“Claiborne County citizens who filed claims with the Southern Claims Commission following the Civil War include:

Elizabeth Goin was married to James Mooney December 13, 1858 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee marriage records.

Elizabeth Goin was married to Daniel E. Miracle February 2, 1871 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records [1851-1900]. Daniel E. Miracle was remarried to Rutha Wilson January 16, 1893.

Frances Goin was married to John R. Williams April 4, 1875 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900).

Henry Goin was married to Sarah Ann Jackson September 10, 1868 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Henry Goin and Sarah Ann Jackson Going.

Clifton Goins and Altie Lavinia Poore were married about 1935. She was born March 21, 1918 to Frank Poore and Lizzie Poore. She died March 1, 2003 and her obituary was published in the “Claiborne Progress” of March 5, 2003:

“Altie Lavina Goins, age 84, of Tazewell, was born March 21, 1918, and passed away March 1, 2003 at Laurel Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Goins Chapel Baptist Church for 66 consecutive years and retired from Signal Knitting Mills of Tazewell. She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Lizzie Poore and husband, Clifton Goins.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law: Troy Goins and Doris Goins, Donnie Goins and Margaret Goins, Elmer Goins and Georgia Goins; daughters and sons-in-law: Jessie Goins Wylie and Bobby Wylie, Vesta Goins Robertson and J.C (Jay) Robertson, and Barbara Goins Cupp and Howard Cupp all of Tazewell.

She was also survived by; sisters: Virginia Poore England and Carson England, June Poore Chumley and Eugene Chumley all of Tazewell; brothers: Alvie Pooreand Betty Poore of New Tazewell, Alfred Poore and Dorothy Poore of Dayton, Ohio. Arlie Poore and June Poore of Dayton.

Funeral Service were held 7 p.m. Sunday. March 2 at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Boldin and Rev. Kenny Clark of-ficiating. Graveside services were held 1 p.m. Monday, March 3 at Moody Cemetery. Pall-bearers: Greg Goins. Jeff Cupp, Travis Goins, Dewayne Robertson, Ricky Wylie and Bill Russell. Honorary pallbearers: Roger Poore, Otis Singleton, and Jamie Singleton. Coffey Funeral Home was in charge.”

John W. Goin died in 1909 in Claiborne County according to “Tennessee Deaths,” record number 8655.

Melvina Goin died in 1911 in Claiborne County according to “Tennessee Deaths,” record number 9074.

Miss E. Goin was married January 31, 1846 to M. Keck, according to "Claiborne County, Tennessee Masrriages, 1821-1850."

Pvt. Hugh H. Goin, age 21, of Claiborne County, was enlisted in the Union Army October 25, 1861. He was captured in 1863 at Rogersville, Tennessee. He was confined at Belle Island and in Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Georgia where he died in captivity September 15, 1864.

Johnson Goin was born in November 1883 in Texas, He appeared living in the household of his brother-in -law, Monroe Perry, in the 1900 census of Fannin County, Enumeration District 83, page 14.

James C. Goin was married to Cornelia A. Goforth September 14, 1873 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of James C. Goin and Cornelia A. Goforth Goin.

James K. Goin was married to Elizabeth A. McVay December 7, 1865 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of James K. Goin and Elizabeth A. McVay Goin.

Jane Goin was married to Jeremiah Williams May 21, 1871 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Jeremiah Williams and Jane Goin Williams.

Jasper Goin was married to Racheal Hunter November 17, 1872 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Jasper Goin and Racheal Hunter Goin.

John Goin was married to Fanny Raney October 27, 1859 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of John Goin and Fanny Raney Goin.

John Goin was married to Jane Keck June 30, 1863 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of John Goin and Jane Keck Goin.

John Bert Goin was born September 15, 1836 in Claiborne County to parents unknown. He was married to Louiza M. E. Fortner October 24, 1867 in Claiborne County according to “Tennessee Marriage Records, 1851-1900.” She was born in 1844 to Jonathan Fortner and Margaret "Peggy" Falls Fortner, according to Warren Tyndale Faulker.

Children born to John Bert Goin and Margaret Falls “Peggy” Fortner Goin include:

William Jasper Goin, son of John Bert Goin and Margaret Falls Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County September 23, 1867, according to Nelda Percival. He was married to Florence Killion about 1890.

John Carter Burton Leonard Goin, son of William Jasper Goin and Florence Killion Goin, was born about 1892. He was married about 1915 to Lottie Meyers. Children born to John Carter Burton Leonard Goin and Lottie Meyers Goin are unknown.

James Robert Andrew David Goins, son of William Jasper Goin and Florence Killion Goin, was born about 1893. He was married to Viola Meyers about 1916. Children born to James Robert Andrew David Goins and Viola Meyers Goin are unknown.

Hobart Goin, son of William Jasper Goin and Florence Killion Goin, was born about 1894.

Daisy Goin, daughter of William Jasper Goin and Florence Killion Goin, was born about 1896. She was married about 1903 to Walter England.

Christine England, daughter of Walter England and Daisy Goin England, was born about 1906. She was married about 1918 to Boyd Rice. Children born to them include:

Charley “Bee” Goin, son of William Jasper Goin and Florence Killion Goin, was born about 1899.

Hurbert Goin, son of William Jasper Goin and Florence Killion Goin, was born about 1902.

Seih [Seah] Goin, son of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County about 1868.

John Goin, son of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County about 1869.

Silippry “Sibby” Goin, daughter of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County September 6, 1870.

George W. Goin, son of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County May 11, 1873. He died August 1, 1887.

David S. Goin, son of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County April 8, 1874.

Lula Goin, daughter of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County February 13, 1878.

Robert Pettybone Goins, son of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County October 18, 1885. He was married January 8, 1908 to Celia Catherine Meyers. She was born April 15, 1889 to Newton J. Meyers and Mary Lavinia Branson Meyers. Robert Pettybone Goins died May 2, 1967, and Celia Catherine Meyers Goins died January 31, 1965.

Mont Tevis Goins, son of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers, was born January 6, 1909. He died in June 1941.

Laura Lavinia Goins, daughter of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers, was born August 2, 1911. She was married about 1930 to Oscar B. Miracle. He was born April 23, 1908. She died March 27, 1989, and he died July 23, 1993.

Lela Ida Goins, daughter of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers, was born November 21, 1913. She was married about 1931 to Pearlie Johnson. She died February 4, 1990.

James R. Goins, son of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers, was born February 16, 1916. He was married about 1939 to Lillie Mae White who was born October 31, 1924. He died September 22, 1998.

James Terry Goins, son of James R. Goins and Lillie Mae White Goins, was born September 13, 1945.

Major Shaffer Goins, son of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers, was born July 31, 1918. He was married about 1946 to Myrtle Palmer who was born December 22, 1919.

Mary Katherine Goins, daughter of Major Shaffer Goins and Myrtle Palmer Goins, was born November 6, 1939. She was married about 1946 to Henry Eugene Mansfield who was born September 8, 1938.

Teresa Ann Goins, daughter of Major Shaffer Goins and Myrtle Palmer Goins, was born March 10, 1952.

Larry Melvin Goins, son of Major Shaffer Goins and Myrtle Palmer Goins, was born September 7, 1955.

Juanita Lucille Goins, daughter of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers, was born August 31, 1921. She was married about 1939 to Marvin Bankston who was born July 17, 1916. She died August 9, 1993.

Horace Tom Goins, son of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers Goins, was born February 8, 1925. He was married about 1948 to Evelyn Christian who was born October 27, 1936.

Isom Lee Goins, of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Cather-ine Meyers Goins, was born August 31, 1927. He was mar-ried about 1950 to Georgia Davis.

Richard Lee Goins, son of Isom Lee Goins and Georgia Davis Goins, was born July 28, 1962.

Billy Jo Goins, daughter of Isom Lee Goins and Georgia Davis Goins, was born April 21, 1964.

William Lewis Goins, son of Robert Pettybone Goins and Celia Catherine Meyers Goins, was born August 31, 1930. He was married about 1946, wife’s name Bobbie. Children born to William Lewis Goins and Bobbie Goins are unknown.

Leonard Goin, son of John Bert Goin and Louisa M. E. Fortner Goin, was born in Claiborne County November 23, 1890.

John L. Goin was married to Libbi Smith December 22, 1870 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records [1851-1900]. Nothing more is known of John L. Goin and Libbi Smith Goin.

Lucinda M. Goin was married to Stephen G. Manvill February 22, 1871 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Stephen G. Manvill and Lucinda M. Goin Manvill.

M. C. Goin was married to Winna R. Sharp September 3, 1855 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of M. C. Goin and Winna R. Sharp Goin.

Malinda Goin was married to Boston Brooks November 22, 1868 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Boston Brooks and Malinda Goin Brooks.

Mariah E. Goin was married to George W. Cupp January 27, 1871 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of George W. Cupp and Mariah E. Goin Cupp.

Marlenia Goin was married to James P. Johnson June 20, 1868 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of James P. Johnson and Marlenia Goin Johnson.

Mary Goin was married to Jon McQuary December 30, 1865 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of John McQuary and Mary Goin McQuary.

Mary A. Goin was married to William Hacker February 26, 1865 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records. Nothing more is known of William Hacker and Mary A. Goin Hacker.

Mary Ann Goin was married to John Cox about 1842 in Claiborne County, according to Janet Yancey. Children born to them include:

Matilda Goin was married to Matthew C. Keck September 18, 1870 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Matthew C. Keck and Matilda Goin Keck.

Matthew Goin was married to Sarah Buchanan March 12, 1868 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Mattherw Goin and Sarah Buchanan Goin.

Myrtle Goin was born in August 1894, according to her enumeration in the 1900 census of Fannin County, Enumeration District 83, page 14, precinct 5. She appeared as a 5-year-old living in the home of her uncle, Monroe Perry. She was married to W. W. Stephens January 18, 1925, according to Fisher County Marriage Book 3, page 498.

Phillip William Goin was born September 15, 1846 at Taze-well of parents unknown, according to Barbara Hales. “Phillip Goin” was married to “Ellender [Eleanor] Bollinger” Septem-ber 20, 1866 in Claiborne County according to “Tennessee Marriage Records [1851-1900].” He died September 24, 1924 in Bruce, Wisconsin in Rusk County. He was buried in Gage County, NB. Nothing more is known of Phillip William Goin and Eleanor Bollinger Goin.

“Ralph Goins” was married in 1854 to Mary A. Goodman, according to family researcher, Betty Allen. She found the 1860 census enumeration of Ralph Goin and Mary A. Goodman Goin in Claiborne County:

S. E. Goin was married to Thomas Burch October 12, 1857 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Thomas Burch and S.E. Goin Burch.

Sarah E. Goin was married to A.J. Francisco March 5, 1872 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of A. J. Francisco and Sarah E. Goin Francisco.

Sterling Goin was married to Dicy M. Davis September 26, 1870 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Sterling Goin and Dicy M. Davis Goin.

Tempey A. Goin was married to John W. Cheatham October 31, 1866 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of John W. Cheatham and Tempey A. Goin Cheatham.

Thomas Goin was married to Martha J. Johnson February 8, 1859 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records. Nothing more is known of Thomas Goin and Martha J. Johnson Goin.

Thomas J. Goin was married to Elizabeth Frith July 25, 1868 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Thomas J. Goin and Elizabeth Frith Goin.

William Goin was married to Manday J. Gowan March 20, 1873 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of William Goin and Manday J. Gowan Goin.

William Goin was married to Mary J. Soweler November 6, 1865 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records. Nothing more is known of William Goin and Mary J. Soweler Goin.

William H. Goin was married to Louiza J. Mayes November 28, 1872 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of William H. Goin and Louiza J. Mayes Goin.

Vida Goin was born November 1, 1897 of parents unknown. She was married about 1913 to John Kitchen. She died March 30, 1924 and was buried in Moody Cemetery in Claiborne County located on Tennessee State Highway 33 East. Two young children were buried beside her.

Clarence B. Goin was born in 1891 at Bailey, Texas. About 1916 he was married to Lela Hale who was born at Gober, Texas about 1894. In 1919 Clarence B. Goin was listed as a grocery clerk.

Clarence B. Goin was named as the administrator of the estate of Rosa Ann Bowers in 1935. He gave an administrator's deed to Buster Hargrove to property in Fannin County, January 28, 1936, according to Fannin County Deed Book 226, page 166. He deeded land to J.R. Fowlkes at a later date, according to Fannin County Deed Book 157, page 56. Lela Hale Goin received a deed from Earl W. Goin and Ora Lee Thompson Goin November 21, 1938, according to Fannin County Deed Book 240, page 233..

Lela Hale Goin gave a deed to L.L. Jones October 30, 1944, according to Fannin County Deed Book 261, page 132. Lela Hale Goin recorded an agreement with Ves Oswell Hale June 6, 1945, according to Fannin County Deed Book 263, page 460.

Apparently Lela Hale Goin died about this time. Clarence B. Goin, age 57, was married August 2, 1948 to Miss Fannie Marie Elmore, age 45, according to Fannin County Marriage Book 3, page 316.

Clarence B. Goin died in Grayson County, Texas December 24, 1960, according to BVS File 76733. Fannie Marie Elmore Goin received a warranty deed from Earl W. Goin and Bertha Goin March 2, 1961, according to Fannin County Deed Book 438, page 251.

Fannie Marie Elmore Goin, "widow of Clarence Goin," lived at 710 West Gandy Street, Denison, Texas. according to the 1976 city directory.

Helen Hale Goin, first child of Clarence B. Goin and Lela Hale Goin, was born November 24. 1919, according to Fannin County Birth Book 3, page 22. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

Earl W. Goin, assumed to be a brother of Clarence B. Goin, was born in Fannin County about 1895 of parents unknown. He was married to Ora Lee Thompson December 11, 1915, according to Fannin County Marriage Book T, page 449.

He gave a warranty deed to M.C. Jacckson, according to Fannin County Deed Book 155, page 211.

Earl W. Goin and Ora Lee Thompson apparently moved to Wheeler County, Texas. On July 11, 1936 they, joined by Clarence B. Goin, gave a royalty deed to W. R. Couch on property there, according to Wheeler County Deed Book 92, page 174.

Earl W. Goin and Ora Lee Thompson Goin gave a deed to Lela Hale Goin November 21, 1938. according to Fannin County Deed Book 240, page 233. Earl W. Goin and Bertha Goin gave a warranty deed to Fannie Marie Elmore Goin March 2, 1961, according to Fannin County Deed Book 438, page 251.

Earl W. Goin died in Gregg County, Texas September 5, 1964, according to BVS File 56744.

William Goin was born in Alabama in 1803. In 1884, at age 81, he was again a father, according to Fannin County Birth Book 18, page 132. At that time he was listed as a farmer living near Honey Grove, Texas. His wife was Mary Ann Satterfield Goin, age 47, who was born in Alabama in 1837.

It is believed that children born to William Goin and Mary Ann Satterfield Goin include:

Monroe Johnson Goin, fourth child of William Goin and Mary Ann Satterfield Goin, was born at Honey Grove, Texas November 19, 1884, according to Fannin County Birth Book 18, page 132. One report states that he was born at Flagg Springs, Texas. Monroe Johnson Goin was once under the guardianship of M. J. Ray, according to Fannin County Deed Book 49, page 822.

On February 18, 1893, Monroe Johnson Goin, Lucy Goin Perry, probably wife of M. J. Perry, and Christopher Columbus Goin and his wife, Ella Goin, each received a one-third interest in the estate of William Goin from J. F. Blodgett, their guardian. The estate consisted of 85 acres of land located 12 miles southeast of Bonham, Texas valued at $500, according to Fannin County Deed Book 50, page 315.

About 1904 Monroe Johnson Goin was married to Nellie Flora Caldwell, daughter of Spivey Caldwell. She was born in Tennessee in 1885.

Monroe Johnson Goin was involved in several real estate transactions recorded in Fannin County Deed Records:He gave a deed to M. J.Perry as recorded in deed Book 92, page 217.

He gave a deed to Thomas Milam, as recorded in Deed Book 109, page 569. He received a deed from M.J. Perry, as recorded in Deed Book 137, page 104. He gave a deed to Wesley B. Carder, as recorded in Deed Book 139, page 609. He gave a Partition Deed to E. V. Goin, et al, according to Deed Book 137, page 102. He gave an affidavit to the public. according to Deed Book 137, page 116. He gave a deed to Ben Chaffin, as recorded in Deed Book 139, page 685.

Nellie Flora Caldwell Goin died August 23, 1962, according to Hunt County Death Certificate 13702.

Monroe Johnson Goin, age 58, of Celeste, Texas, was married to Mrs. Lillie Mae Clark, age 33, April 20, 1942, according to Fannin County Marriage Book 2, page 89.

Monroe Johnson Goin died June 2, 1960 in Fannin County, Texas according to BVS File No. 41586.

Mrs. Lillie Mae Clark Goin, age 51, was married to Carl Wilburn Gee, age 67, November 4, 1960, according to Fannin County Marriage Book 4, page 530.

Clifford Elvin Goin, first child of Monroe Johnson Goin and Nellie Flora Caldwell Goin, was born November 7, 1905. About 1932 he was married to Waneta Bicknell who was born in 1913.

In 1937 Clifford Elvin Goin lived at Telephone, Texas. In 1940 he was listed as an employee of Works Progress Administration.

Billy Joe Goin, son of Clifford Elvin Goin and Waneta Bicknell Goin, was born August 1, 1937, at Telephone, according to Fannin County Birth Book 6, page 568. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants,.

A son, fourth child of Clifford Elvin Goin and Waneta Bicknell Goin, was born July 14, 1940, according to Fannin County Birth Book 7, page 13.

Jewel D. Goin, daughter of Monroe Johnson Goin and Nellie Flora Caldwell Goin, was born March 30, 1908, according to Fannin County Birth Book 25, page 439. Nothing more is known of this individual or descendants.

Bonnie Lee Goin, third child of Monroe Johnson Goin and Nellie Flora Caldwell Goin, was born February 16, 1911, according to Fannin County Birth Book 13, page 1320.

On August 11, 1967, Bonnie Lee Goin was married to Rosella Armita Akard, age 57, according to Fannin County Marriage Book 5, page 331. They lived at 245 East Boyd Street at that time.

Joe Ben Goin, fourth child of Monroe Johnson Goin and Nellie Flora Caldwell Goin, was born April 19, 1913, according to Fannin County Birth Book 9, page 146. He was married to Mildred Maurine Denson June 13, 1936, according to Fannin County Marriage Book Y, page 318.

Joe Don Goin, son of Joe Ben Goin and Mildred Maurine Denson Goin, was born October 31, 1943, according to Fannin County Birth Book 14, page 1814.

Glen Goin, fifth child of Monroe Johnson Goin and Nellie Flora Caldwell Goin, was born July 2, 1916, according to Fannin County Birth Book 25, Certificate No. 1577. About 1937 he was married, wife's name Della Mae. In 1949, he was listed as vice president of American Federation of Grain Millers and a bagger for International Milling Company in the city directory of Greenville, Texas. He, Della Mae Goin and three minor children lived at 2026 Mill Avenue.

In the 1959 and 1962 editions of the Greenville city directory, he was listed as an employee of International Milling Company living at 3025 Cornelia. In 1966 he continued with International Milling Company and lived at 4210 Bradley Circle. In 1973 he was a security officer of Southern Methodist University, Dallas.

Glen Goin died December 29, 1973 of coronary occlusion, according to Hunt County Death Certificate 18672. Della Mae Goin survived.

Carlos Dwain Goin, son of Glen Goin and Della Mae Goin, was born about 1938. In 1959 was listed as a student living at 3025 Cornelia, according to the 1959 Greenville city directory. He was married to Sherry Luanne Brooks in 1960, according to Hunt County Marriage Book 38, page 14.

In 1962, Carlos Dwain Goin was employed by Temco. Hee and Sherry Luanne Brooks Goin and a son Allen Goin who was born in 1961 lived at 2615 O'Neal, according to the 1962 city directory.

In 1965 and 1966 they were listed in the city directory at 2016 Jones in Greenville. A second son, Larry Goin, who was born in 1965 was included in the household at that time.

Elizabeth Goin was recorded as the head of Household 791-588 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

George Washington Goin was born in Tennessee in 1856. He was married about 1880 to Celia Odell, probably in Claiborne County. In 1885 George Washington Goin, a farmer, and Celia Odell Goin lived in Claiborne County. Celia Odell Goin was born in 1858. It is assumed that Celia Odell Goin died about 1888.

Sarah Malinda Wilder who was born in Kentucky in 1868. In 1900, George Washington Goin, a farmer and a minister, and Sarah Malinda Wilder Goin lived at Seymour, Texas.

He was enumerated there in the 1900 census of Baylor County, Texas, Enumeration District 7, page 15, precinct 4:

George Washington Goin purchased 320 acres of land from H. C. and H. F. Pearson February 11, 1907, according to Crosby County, Texas Deed Book 11, page 115. The deed was drawn at Old Emma, Texas. They sold the property located "11 miles west of the center of the county" to N. H. Wright of Potter County, Texas December 1, 1909, according to Crosby County Deed, Book 10, page 356.

Elvin Love Goin, son of George Washington Goin and Celia Odell Goin was born March 21, 1885 in Claiborne County, according to Crosby County Birth Book 10, page 416. He was enumerated as a 15-year-old in the 1900 census. He lived with his parents in Crosby County, Texas in 1907.

Elvin Love Goin and his wife, Etta Goin, of Lubbock, Texas gave a deed to R. L. Johnson for 160 acres in Hockley County, Texas, according to Hockley County Deed Book 4, page 223. Consideration was $2,524. Elvin Love Goin dealt with J. W. Peeler January 9, 1911 for 160 acres of Hockley County land, according to Hockley County Deed Book 4, page 225.

Elvin Love Goin and Etta Goin had returned to Wilbarger County, Texas by 1920. On March 30, 1920 they received a warranty deed from G. W. Richardson for Lot 4, Block 50, Roberson's Addition, Vernon, Texas, according to Wilbarger County Deed Book 81, page 143.

Two months later on May 8, 1920 they sold the property to S. H. Baker for $4,000, according to Wilbarger County, Texas Deed Book 84, page 257. They received the property back on June 21, 1921, according to Wilbarger County Deed Book 87, page 250. On June 26, 1921 they sold the property for $3,500 to M. E. Peden, according to Wilbarger County Deed Book 87, page 253. At the same time they purchased from M. E. Peden three acres out of Section 63, Block 12 for $5,00, according to Wilbarger County Deed Book 87, page 251.

Elvin Love Goin and Etta Goin appeared in the deed records of Crosby County May 16, 1921, according to Crosby County Deed Book 27, page 568.

Elvin Love Goin et al gave a sheriff's deed on Lot 3, Block 50, Roberson's Addition, Vernon, Texas to J. M. Williams November 7, 1922 for $600, according to Wilbarger County Deed Book 90, page 363.

Elvin Love Goin "of Wilbarger County, Texas" gave a transfer of a vendor's lien to W. D. Berry January 14, 1924 on eight acres of Section 63, Block 11, according to Wilbarger County, Texas Deed Book 102, page 126. Elvin Love Goin "of Crosbyton, Texas" gave a release to H. E. Gribble October 31, 1924 on the eight acres for $775, according to Wilbarger County Deed Book 96, page 82.

They received a deed of trust from W. J. Collier March 12, 1930, according to Crosby County Deed Book 18, page 527. On December 5, 1933 property owned by Elvin Love Goin and Etta Goin Book 49, page 139. Elvin Love Goin gave a warranty deed to R. L. Walls on Crosby County property May 14, 1947, according to Crosby County Deed Book 75, page 451.

On February 8, 1955 Elvin Love Goin, Portales, New Mexico and Cap Ellison of Roosevelt County, New Mexico made an affidavit in connection with the birth certificate application of his half-sister, Nancy Ann Esther Goin. Of Elvin Love Goin and Etta Goin nothing more is known.

Nancy Ann Esther Goin, daughter of George Washington Goin and Sarah Malinda Wilder Goin, was born at Seymour, Texas September 11, 1900, according to Baylor County Texas Birth Book 15, page 323. Her birth certificate was recorded February 8, 1955.

Francis M. Goin, Elenor E. Goin, Green Goin, Henry Goin and Edmund Goin were enumerated in the 1850 census of Claiborne County, living in household No. 1048, that of Wil-liam Hamilton, regarded as a step-father:

G. Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 110, page 2, Civil District 12 enumerated as:

Harvy L. Goin, who was born in 1848 in Virginia, died in Claiborne County in March 1850 of a "cough," according to "Tennesse Mortality Schedules."

James C. Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 109, page 17, Civil District 11, enumerated as:

John A. Goin was enumerated as the head of Household 826-593 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Richard D. Goin and Elijah Goin appeared as privates in the Third Tennessee Mounted Militia [Roger's Company] during the Cherokee War [Removal] 1836-39, according to "Volunteer Soldiers in the Cherokee Wars, 1836-1839.".

Richard D. Goin, a farmer, appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 [1830?] census of Claiborne County, page 216, adjoining the household of Isaac Goin, enumerated as:

The two adults in the household were illiterate. Wayne Onkst, a descendant of Richard D. Goin of Erlanger, Kentucky wrote April 3, 1993, "I am descended from Richard D. Goin[s] who moved to Laurel County, Kentucky from Claiborne County about 1850. He was born in 1801 or 1802 and married Elizabeth Ferguson. I believe he is the son of Levi Goin of Claiborne County."

Andrew H. Goins was born December 11, 1892 in Claiborne County of parents unknown. He was married about 1913 to Gipsie Lingar who was born January 17, 1898 in Tazewell, Tennessee to William Lingar and Ella Ellison Lingar. Andrew H. Goins died March 4, 1966 in Harrogate, Tennessee. An-drew H. Goins died March 4, 1966 in adjoining Bell County, Kentucky at the age of 73, according to Kentucky Death Rec-ords, Volume 9. Gipsie Lingar Goins died at Tazewell April 22, 1974. Children born to them include:

June Goins, daughter of Andrew H. Goins and Gipsie Lingar Goins, was born in Claiborne County about 1915. She was married about 1932 to Lonas Rowlett.

Jeanette Goins, daughter of Andrew H. Goins and Gipsie Lingar Goins, was born about 1917 in Claiborne County. She was married about 1934 to to W. Howard Smith.

Mattie Goins, daughter of Andrew H. Goins and Gipsie Lingar Goins, was born about 1920 in Claiborne County. She was married to George Mayers about 1937.

Cecille Goins, daughter of Andrew H. Goins and Gipsie Lingar Goins, was born about 1924. She was married about 1946 to Clarence Powell.

Burton Goins came to Lonesome Valley in Claiborne County from North Carolina about 1835, according to P. G. Fulkerson [1840-1929], an attorney and historian of Tazewell, Tennessee. He wrote about the beginnings of Claiborne County and short paragraphs about some of its early settlers. His granddaughter, Katherine Dyer, had his articles republished in the weekly newspaper "The Tazewell-New Tazewell Observer" in 1979 and extending into 1981. His article on Burton Goins was republished February 6, 1980.

Fulkerson wrote: “His children were: Wilson, who married Matilda Dyer; Thomas, married Suffia Goins; Polly, married John Hall, removed to Missouri; Etta, married Levi Goins; Cassie, married John Goins. (She was his second wife.)

William Goins, a brother of Burton Goins, arrived in Claiborne County about 1835 and settled on Straight Creek. Children born to William Goins include:

“His children were: Pleasant, who married a Hamilton and removed to Kentucky; William Goins who removed to the West; Levi who married Etta Goins and Betsy Goins who was married to William Murphy.”

Calline Goins was born August 20, 1848, place and parents unknown, and died July 11, 1906, according to her tombstone in Goins Cemetery in Claiborne County.

Cordelia Goins was born February 4, 1892 and died February 26, 1966, according to her tombstone in Drummonds Cemetery in Claiborne County.

D. Goins was married to S. Rosan January 1, 1852 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of D. Goins and S. Rosan Goins.

D. R. Goins was married to Lizzie Hopkins in November 1902, according to “The LaFollette” of December 5, 1902. Children born to D. R. Goins and Lizzie Hopkins Goins are unknown.

Dossie Goins was married in 1930 to J. S. Moore, according to Claiborne County marriage records.

Elinor Goins was married to Andrew Phillips April 26, 1857 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900).

Franklin M. Goins and his wife, Nancy Cadle Goins are regarded as residents of Claiborne County, according to Terry B. Hildreth, Foundation member of Florissant, Missouri. In 1859 they were living in adjacent Bell County, Kentucky, in Middleboro.

From Kentucky they removed to Illinois where Nancy Cadle Goins died. It is suggested that Franklin M. Goins removed to join Melvina Goins Cassler Hundley in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma where he died.

Cornelia Ellenor Goins, supposed daughter of Franklin M. Goins and Nancy Cadle Goins, was born in November 1859, according to Terry B. Hildreth, a descendant. She was married about 1880 to Greenberry Burton of Madison County, Kentucky. By 1900, they were living in McLean County, Illinois where they were enumerated in the 1900 census. She was shown as "born in Kentucky" with both of her parents "born in Tennessee." Cornelia Ellenor Goins Burton died October 4, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois.

Melvina Goins, regarded as a daughter of Franklin M. Goins and Nancy Cadle Goins, was born April 12, 1880. She was married to Philip Bliss Cassler November 18, 1903. Later she was remarried to C. W. Hundley and lived at Durham, Oklahoma in Roger Mills County.

Helen Bowman Goins of Monroe, Tennessee was a sister to Willmer E. Bowman who died October 1, 2003, according to his obituary published in the “Monroe Evening News” October 2, 2003.

Ida Goins was born August 27, 1891 and died March 11, 1976, according to her tombstone in Greer Cemetery in Claiborne County.

James Dudley Goins died October 25, 1949, and his funeral services were held October 27 at East Cumberland Baptist Church. He was buried in Hurst Cemetery.

Lissie Goins was born in 1877 and died May 28, 1981, according to her tombstone in Goins Cemetery in Claiborne County.

Minerva A. Goins was married to W.P. Brooks April 26, 1857 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of W.P. Brooks and Minerva A. Goins Brooks.

Isaac Abraham Goin was born in Tennessee about 1794 to parents unknown. He was married about 1820 to Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray who was born about 1795.

"Isaac Goins" appeared as a private in the First Tennessee Infantry [Simpson Company] during the Cherokee Wars [Removal] 1836-1839, according to "Volunteer Soldiers in the Cherokee War, 1836-1839."

He may have been injured during this Cherokee service, according to Sharon Robinson who wrote that he received a pension in his final years. It was suggested that he received a Confederate pension, but he would have been superannuated in the 1860s.

“Isaac Goin” appeared in the 1840 census of Claiborne County, page 248, as the head of a household composed of:

“Isaac Goins” reappeared as the head of a household in the 1860 census of Claiborne County, Household No. 1499:

Abraham Isaac Goin was remarried to Mrs. [Naomi?] Oma Lawson, widow of Richard Lawson, about about 1876. She was born about 1853. Apparently she and Lawson were married about 1868. She appeared in the 1870 census with a six-month-old child.

Abraham Isaac Goin and Oma Lawson Goin appeared as heads of a household in the 1880 census of Claiborne County:

Upon the death of Isaac Abraham Goin, Oma Lawson Goin filed a widow’s pension application.

Twelve children were born to Isaac Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, according to Sharon Robinson, including:

Grant Goin, son of Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, was born about 1822.

Hayston Goin, son of Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, was born about 1825.

Buennie Goin, daughter of Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, was born about 1828.

Naomi “Oma” Goin, daughter of Isaac Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, was born about 1830. She was married about 1846 to Ezekial “Zeke” Raney. Children born to Ezekial “Zeke” Raney and Naomi “Oma” Goin Raney include:

Sarah Raney, daughter of Ezekial “Zeke” Raney and Naomi “Oma” Goin Raney, was born about 1853. She was married about 1870 to her second cousin, Elijah “Lige” Goin, son of Eli Goin and Rachel Edwards Goin. Elijah “Lige” Goin ws born in Claiborne County about 1847.

Elijah "Lige" Goin and Sarah Raney Goin removed to Jefferson, Oregon. Later they lived in Waldport, Oregon on the Pacific coast. They reared a grandson, Fielding V. "Bob" Goin who in 1991 lived in Bellevue, Washington. Fielding V. "Bob" Goin died January 10, 1995.

Martha Goin, daughter of Isaac Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, was born about 1833, according to her 1860 census enumeration.

In the 1870 census of Claiborne County, “Martha Goin, 38” appeared in the household of John Cheatham:

Alfred Goin, [twin?] son of Isaac Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, was born about 1835. He appeared in the 1860 census of his parents’ household at age 24.

Christopher Goin [twin?] son of Isaac Abraham Goin and Temperance Alice “Tempie” Gray Goin, was born about 1835. He appeared in the 1860 census of his parents’ household at age 24. Children born to him may have included:

Tempa Goin, regarded as a daughter of Christopher Goin, was born about 1853. She appeared at age seven in the 1860 census of her grandparent’s home.

"John Goins" appeared as a private in the First Tennessee Infantry [Simpson Company] during the Cherokee Wars [Removal] 1836-1839, according to "Volunteer Soldiers in the Cherokee War, 1836-1839."

John Goin was recorded as the head of Household 790-588 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

John Goin was born in Tennessee of parents unknown about 1878. He was married about 1896 to Ollie Jane Meyers, daughter of Henry Meyers. She was born April 22, 1880.

John Goin, no age given, was enumerated living in the household of Henry Meyers, his father-in-law in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 11, page 10.

Ollie Jane Meyers Goin was remarried October 11, 1908 to Robert Newton Seymour. He was born September 25, 1872 and died September 29, 1919. She died January 3, 1951.

Children born to Robert Newton Seymour and Ollie Jane Meyers Goin Seymour include:

John H. “Johnnie” Goin, son of John Goin and Ollie Jane Meyers Goin, was born December 20, 1896. He died at age three August 24, 1900.

Horace Maynard Goin, son of John Goin and Ollie Jane Meyers Goin, was born February 19, 1901. He was married to Stella Mae Prater who was born January 16, 1904. He died May 17, 1954, and she died June 14, 1970.

Joshua G. Goin was enumerated in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 12, page 3:

In an adjoining location was enumerated Joshua R. Goin as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 12, page 3:

Levi Goin who was born in North Carolina about 1780 was enumerated as the head of Household 848-597 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Levi Goin was born in North Carolina in 1795. He appeared as the head of Household 798-589 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Malinda Goins was married to William J. Raney November 3, 1856 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage Records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of William J. Raney and Malinda Goins Raney.

Dollie Mae Goins, second of wife of John P. Goins died May 1, 2003, accordng to her obituary in the “Claiborne Prog-ress:”

“Dollie Mae Goins, age 68, of Tazewell, was born April 24, 1935 and passed away May 1, 2003 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband: John P. Goins; and two step-children: Mae Goins McMaury and Shirley Goins Dyer.

Survivors include her her daughters: Susie Go-ins and husband, David Goins of Tazewell, Lois Carter of Greenville, Martha McGeorge and husband, Mike McGeorge of London, Ken-tucky; grandchildren: Bobby Goins of Taze-well, Jonathan Goins and wife, Belinda Goins of Tazewell, Sonya Jackson of Manchester, Kentucky, step-children: Herbert Goins of Clinton, Hobart Goins of Tazewell, Chester Goins of New Tazewell, Ruby Goins Wallace of Tazewell, Peggy Goins Irvin of Cumberland Gap, Thelma Keck of Tazewell; 20 step-grand-children; 41 great grandchildren and sister, Sherily Collins of Greenville. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 in Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lewis Brown and Rev. George Ramsey officiating. Music was by the Goins Family. Burial was in Hooper Cemetery in Arthur.

Pallbearers: Jacob Goins, Matthew Goins, Ron-ald Smith, Ricky Irvin, Robert Goins, Kenny King, Todd Chumley and Steve Moore. “

Mirah Goins was married to William H. Sparks October 8, 1851 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of William H. Sparks and Mirah Goins Sparks.

Nancy Goins was married to James Fortner September 2, 1852 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of James Fortner and Nancy Goins Fortner.

John L. Going was married July 30, 1843 to Cass Ann Going, according to "Claiborne County, Tennessee Marriages, 1821-1850." Children born to John L. Going and Cass Ann Going Going are unknown.

Elender E. Goins was married January 29, 1850 to Joseph P. Johnson, according to "Claiborne County, Tennessee Marriages, 1821-1850."

Eli Goins was married August 9, 1849 to Rachel Edwards by Levi Goins, J. P, according to Claiborne County Marriage Book 2, page 114. Children born to Eli Goins and Rachel Edwards Goins are unknown.

Jane Goins was married Septenber 28, 1847 to Elisha Hall by John Birch, J. P, according to Claiborne County Marriage Book 2, page 114.

John Goins and his wife, Synda Sexton Goins were buried in Goin Chapel Cemetery on Newmans Ridge in Claiborne County.

John Goins was married April 30, 1851 in Claiborne County, wife’s name Elizabeth, according to Tennessee marriage records [1851-1900]. Nothing more is known of John Goins and Elizabeth Goins.

Levi Goins, private and J. N. Goins, sergeant served in Wallace's Company, Third Battalion, Tennessee Infantry during the Cheokee Wars [Removal] 1836-1839, according to "Volunteer Soldiers in the Cherokee War, 1836-1839."

Levi Goins was born in Tennessee in 1810. He was recorded as the head of Household 834-595 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Madison Goins was married to Sophia Jane Webb February 22, 1855 in Claiborne County according to Tennessee Marriage records (1851-1900). Nothing more is known of Madison Goins and Sophia Jane Webb Goins.

Mahaly Goins was married April 14, 1845 to John Green, according to "Claiborne County, Tennessee Marriages, 1821-1850."

Martin Lee Goins was born March 28, 1882 in Claiborne County. He was raised by D. Snow and Louisa Fortner Snow.

Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cordelia Meyers Goins were residents of Claiborne County in 1925. She was born February 4, 1892 to Newton J. Meyers and Mary Lavinia Branson Meyers.

Martin Lee Goins died March 16, 1951 in Claiborne County. Ida Cordelia Meyers Goins died February 26, 1966 in Monroe, Michigan.

Leonard Joshua Goins, son of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cor-delia Meyers Goins, was born January 26, 1911. He died Sep-tember 9, 1945.

Viola May Goins, daughter of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cor-delia Meyers Goins, was born August 29, 1912 in Claiborne County. She died in a nursing home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tilmon Carter Goins, son of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cordelia Meyers Goins, was born March 25, 1915. He died April 30, 1947.

Pearly Isabella Goins, daughter of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cordelia Meyers Goins, was born March 26, 1917. She died October 27, 1918.

Della Elsie Goins, daughter of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cor-delia Meyers Goins, was born August 31, 1918. She died in April 1985.

Williard Edker Goins, son of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cor-delia Meyers Goins, was born March 3, 1921 in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. He died March 19, 2001 in Beach Nursing Home in Monroe, Michigan.

Ethel Louella Goins, daughter of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cordelia Meyers Goins, was born October 30, 1923. She died March 16, 1942.

Raymond Goins, son of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cordelia Meyers Goins, was born September 19, 1925 in Claiborne County. He was married there about 1949 to Billie Jean Dix-on, his cousin who was born to William Henry Dixon and Es-telle Nannie Poore Dixon January 30, 1932. Estelle Nannie Poore had a brother by the name of Andrew Poore who was convicted of murder which occurred during a robbery. A large sum of money was gathered by Grant Poore, their father, and Estelle Nannie Poore, at a young age, rode the train alone to the penitentiary to deliver the money to the warden to obtain her brother’s release, according to Nelda Percival.

Raymond Goins died on Christmas day, 1982 in Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Billie Jean Dixon Goins died October 28, 2000.

Kenneth Ray Goins, son of Raymond Goins and Billie Jean Dixon Goins, was born June 12, 1952, according to Nelda Percival. He was married to Mrs. Connie Elaine Aldridge Cole November 20, 1971 in Monroe, Michigan. She was born there October 10, 1953 to William Homer Killion and Thelma Emma Cole, according to Nelda Percival.

Jodie Lynn Goins, daughter of Kenneth Ray Goins and Connie Elaine Aldridge Cole, was born July 10, 1972 in Monroe, Michigan. She was married about 1990, husband’s name Roberts.

Nathan Lee Goins, son of Kenneth Ray Goins and Connie Elaine Aldridge Cole, was born November 8, 1973.

James Goins, son of Raymond Goins and Billie Jean Dixon Goins, was born July 17, 1968.

Alva Goins, son daughter of Martin Lee Goins and Ida Cordelia Meyers Goins, was born April 18, 1928. He died November 12, 1996 at his home in Tazewell, Tennessee.

Mary Goin was recorded as the head of Household 689-573 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Melvina Goin, "age 16, born in June 1884 in Tennessee" was recorded as a boarder with Betsy Riley in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 2, page 7, Claiborne County 2nd Civil District.

Mildred Goin, "age 68, born in February 1832 in Tennessee," was enumerated in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 12, page 1 in the household of Nathan Hurst and listed as his mother-in-law."

Nancy Goin, a married woman, was born in Tennessee in 1820. She, a servant, died in March 1880 in Claiborne County of lung disease at age 60, according to "Tennessee Mortality Schedules."

Ollie J. Goin, 20, who was born in April 1880 in Tennessee was enumerated in the 1900 census of Claiborne County living in the household of his step-father, Newton J. Meyers in Enumeration District 14, page 9, Civil District 14. His son, John H. Goin, "age 3, born in December 1896 in Tennessee," was also listed in the household of his grandfather, Newton J. Meyers in the 1900 census.

Pleasant Goin is believed to have been a resident of Claiborne County as early as 1827. His household was enumerated in the 1830 census of Claiborne County, page 124, as:

"Pleasant Goin" died November 15. 1838, according to Claiborne County Will Book 1837-1846, page 81, and "Levi Gowen" returned the estate.

The will was probated in the April 1, 1839 session of court. Recorded in the Will Book January 3, 1842 were the names of the children of Pleasant Goin listed as "Eleanor Gowin, Greenberry Gowen and Francis Marion Gowin. In other entries they were listed as "Francis M. Gowens, Elender Gowins and Joseph G. Gowins."

Sophia Goin, daughter of Pleasant Goin, was born January 22, 1827, probably in Claiborne County.

Francis Marion Goin, son of Pleasant Goin, was born September 25, 1830 probably in Claiborne County. He appeared in Claiborne County Will Book A, page 16 as "Frances M. Gowen." He appeared in Claiborne County Will Book A, page 62 as "Francis Marion Gowin," He was married January 19, 1858, wife's name unknown.

Elender Goin, daughter of Pleasant Goin, was born August 4, 1832 probably in Claiborne County. She was mentioned in the probate proceedings of her father's estate.

Joseph Greenberry Goin, son of Pleasant Goin, was born January 26, 1836, probably in Claiborne County. He was mentioned in Claiborne County Will Book A, page 16, as "Joseph G. Gowings." He was mentioned as "Joseph Green Gowen" in Claiborne County Will Book A, page 59. He was mentioned as "Greenberry Gowen" in Claiborne County Will Book A, page 62.

Robert P. Goin, "age 14, born in Tennessee," was recorded in the household of his brother-in-law, William B. Truce in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 14, page 9, 14th Civil District.

Dicey Menervey Goins petitioned Davis Creek Baptist Church for a letter of dismission, which was granted, in June 1874, according to the church records.

The obituary of Otella Hazel Goins was published by “Clai-borne County Progress” in its edition of February 5, 2003:

“Otella Hazel Goins, age 81, Cumberland Gap, was born Au-gust 17, 1921 and passed away January 29, 2003 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a mem-ber of Summey's Bridge Baptist Church. She was pre-ceded in death by her parents: Robert L. and Minnie Messer Gulley; sisters: Gladys Pearman, Carrie Pear-man, Evelyn Hanson and Cora Chumley; son, Bobby Goins. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Noel Goins and Janice Goins of Cumberland Gap; 3 grandsons: Steve Goins of LaFollette, Hank Goins of Cumberland Gap, Chris Goins of Gate City; 4 great grandchildren: Stephanie Goins, Jennifer Goins, Emily Goins, and Katlyn Goins. Graveside Services were held 11 a.m. Friday, January 31 at the Kibert Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Brown officiating. Coffey Funeral Home in charge.”

Vesta B. Goins was born October 9, 1902 and died August 13, 1963, according to her tombstone in Chumley Cemetery in Claiborne County.

Vidie Goins Kitchen and her husband, John Kitchen were residents of Claiborne County in 1914 when twin daughters were born to them. The daughters, born July 2, 1914, were named Eddith Kitchen and Avis Kitchen.

Eddith Kitchen Noah died April 15, 2002, according to her obituary in the “Knoxville News-Sentinel” in the April 17 edition:

“Mrs. Eddith Kitchen Noah, age 87, of New Tazewell was born July 2, 1914 and passed away April 15, 2002 at the Claiborne County Nursing Home. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church for 56 years. She was the daugh-ter of the late John and Vidie Goins Kit-chen. She was also preceded in death by: son, Shelby Carson Noah; bro-ther, Elmo Kitchen; twin sister, Avis Kitchen Hicks. She is survived by: the love of her life, Clifford Noah of 71 years of Claiborne County Nursing Home; and daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Tilmon West of New Tazewell.”

Sarah A. Goin was born about 1852 in Tennessee. She, a married woman and a housekeeper, died of consumption in April 1880, according to "Tennessee Mortality Schedules."

WHITLEY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

William Going was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Whitley County, Enumeration District 113, page 12, Precinct 1:

Levi Goins was born April 11, 1887, parents unknown. He was married October 19, 1909 to Minerva Jane Brown who was born October, 1891. Her parents were regarded as Michael T. Brown and Allie Jones Brown. Minerva Jane Brown had a sister, Rebecca Brown who was married to Arch Goins, suggested as a brother to Levi Goins.

At one time Levi Goins and Minerva Jane Brown Goins lived on Brush Creek near Wheeler, Kentucky. Later they removed to Knox County and lived near Bourbonville, Kentucky. Levi Goins was regarded as the postmaster there.

He died in March 1967, and she died in November 1977. Children born to Levi Goins and Minerva Jane Brown Goins include:

Martin Goins was married to Susan Bacon September 19, 1847, according to "Whitley County, Kentucky Marriages, 1818-1850." Children born to Martin Goins and Susan Bacon Goins are unknown.

Rachel Goins received a letter of dismission from Davis Creek Baptist Church in April 1893, according to "Minutes of Davis Creek Church, 1797-1907," which later noted that she had lost the letter. She was a member of the church in November, 1897 and in January 1899.

Mrs. Preston Goins, who was born May 7, 1880, died January 1, 1944 at age 64 years, 8 months, 24 days and was buried at Flat Hollow Cemetery located four miles south of Speedwell, Tennessee, according to "Tennessee Cousins" by Worth S. Ray.

Martha Goin who was born about 1814, in Claiborne County, Tennessee, was married in 1833 in Anderson County, Tennessee to Rev. Calvin Brummett, a Methodist minister, according to the research of Freda L. Brower of Grove, Oklahoma. He was born in 1814 to John Brummett and Mary Haines [?] Brummett, according to Mabel Brummett Taylor of Paso Robles, California. In 1834 they lived in Anderson County. In 1837 they removed to Mercer County, Missouri along with his brother, Caswell Carroll Brummett, according to James Pederson. It is believed that Martha Goin Brummett died there in 1846, perhaps in childbirth with her last child born November 8, 1846. Rev. Brummett was remarried about 1847 to Cindarilla Moore who was born in 1823 to George Washington Moore and Winnifred Peak Moore.

Rev. Calvin Brummett died 20 May 1880 in Missouri. Cin-darilla Moore Brummett died in 1886 in Princeton, Missouri.

Minerva Jane Brummett, daughter of Rev. Calvin Brummett and Cindarilla Moore Brummett, was born August 4, 1856 in Mercer County. She was married there about 1876 to George Washington Goin, son of Uriah Goin, Jr. and Nancy Goin, was born about 1838 in Claiborne County. She was his second wife. His first wife was Susanna Goin who died about 1875.

William Goin was born about 1754, place and parents unknown, but probably in Virginia. He received a deed from James Glasgow in 1805, according to Claiborne County Deed Book A, page 3. Consideration was $20. He was married about 1780, wife’s name Parmelia/Pamela.

"William Gowen" gave a deed to Thomas Mays and Thomas Bridges August 31, 1808 for $600, according to Claiborne County Deed Book B, page 61. The deed read:

“Indenture made from this 31st day of August 1808, between William Gowen of Claiborne County, and Thomas Mays and Thomas Bridges of the same county, for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to him in hand paid by Mays and Bridges, for a tract of land containing two hundred acres, and laying on Big Barren Creek.

In another transaction in 1808 he conveyed property to Bridges & Mays for $1,550, according to Claiborne County Deed Book B, page 62.

"William Gowing" received a deed from James Glasgow in 1809, according to Claiborne County Deed Book B, page 316. Consideration was $100.

"William Goan" was listed as a taxpayer in the 1810 tax list of Claiborne County Deed Book D, page 322.

"William Gowin" received a deed from John Casey in 1814, according to Claiborne County Deed Book D, page 364. Consideration was $30.

William Goin gave a deed to John Cardwell in 1818, according to Claiborne County Deed Book E, page 274. Consideration was $100.

"William Gowen" received a deed from Elijah Hurst in 1823, according to Claiborne County Deed Book I, page 197. Consideration was $150.

He reappeared as William Goin in the 1830 census of Claiborne County page 124, as the head of a household composed of:

"William Goings" died August 23, 1837, according to "Tennessee Pensioners" by Zella Armstrong.

A family headed by “Pamela Goin,” believed to be the widow of William Goin, appeared in the 1840 census of Claiborne County. The household was enumerated on page 210 as:

Other households of interest to Gowen researchers appeared in the 1840 census headed by: Levi Goin, William Goin and Burton McGoing.

According to P. G. Fulkerson papers, William Hamilton, the son of Dr. Joseph Hamilton was married to Parmelia Goin.

It is believed that children born to William Hamilton and Parmelia Goin Hamilton include:

William Hamilton, only recognizable son of William Hamilton and Parmelia Goin Hamilton, was born about 1785. He appeared as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Claiborne County, page 125, near his parents:

Another William Goin appeared as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Claiborne County, page 113, enumerated as:

William Goin reappeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Claiborne County, page 210, adjacent to Pamela Goin, as the head of a household composed of:

William Goin was enumerated as the head of Household 795-588 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Levi Goin, assumed to be the son of William Goin, was born about 1816 probably in Claiborne County. It is believed that he was the "white male, 10-15" who appeared in William Goin's household in the 1830 census. In the census of 1840 Levi Goin appeared as the head of a household in Claiborne County, page 210 in an adjacent location with his father, enumerated as

"Levi Gowen returned the estate of Pleasant Gowen," November 15, 1838, according to Claiborne County probate records This suggests a relationship between Levi Goin and Pleasant Goin.

Levi Goin purchased items from estate sale of John H. Rowlet October 1, 1841, according to Claiborne County Will Book A, page 63.

On December 4, 1843 Levi Going and Lici Going purchased items from the estate of John Evans, Sr, according to Claiborne County Will Book A, page 75.

Levi Goin, Jr, appeared in the 1840 census of Claiborne County, page 216 as the head of a household enumerated as:

Mary Goin appeared in the 1840 census of Claiborne County, page 245 as the head of a household:

Nancy Goin appeared in the 1840 census of Claiborne County, page 216, as the head of a household enumerated as:

Pleasant Goin appeared in the 1840 census of Claiborne County, page 243, as the head of a household:

He was enumerated as the head of Household 880-602 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

"Pleasant Gowen" was mentioned in Claiborne County Will Book A, pages 8, 10, 15 16, 41, 59 and 62.

William Goin received land grant No. 8764 from the State of Tennessee for 20 acres March 24, 1824, according to Tennessee Land Office Records.

William Goin, negro was enumerated October 6, 1850 as the head of a houshold in the 1850 census of Claiborne County, page 393:

William Goin was born about 1750, place and parents unknown. Carol Ledford, family researcher, states that William Goin was closely associated with Thomas Goin, her ancestor, and suggested that they served together in the Revolutionary War in a North Carolina militia company. “Melungeons: Examining an Appalachian Legend” confirms that William Goin served in 1781 in a militia under the command of Capt. Bynum of Brunswick County. William Goin may have been the brother of Thomas Goin.

William Goin wrote his will in Claiborne County September 17, 1828. He bequeathed 260 acres of cleared land and woods along with 18 slaves to his heirs. The land that he bequeathed to his sons later was owned by members of a Walker family. The will was published in 1979 by the "Claiborne Progress" of Tazewell, Tennessee:

"The land described in this will has been owned by the Ott Walker family of lower Straight Creek for 125 years. Many of the Goin slaves mentioned in this old will are buried on the Ott Walker farm, a short distance from the house. The Walker men of six generations have always maintained this plot of ground. Donated by Ott and Mae Walker, August 11, 1979. Copied by their daughter, Imogene Walker Love."

"I, William Goin, in the County of Claiborne, being in the State of Tennessee, being in good health and in my perfect mind and memory, but advanced in life, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other and former wills by me made.

First: It is my will and desire that all the just debts I may owe shall be the first paid out of my estate by my executor.

Secondly: I give and bequeath to my loving wife Elizabeth the mare she usually rides called Lili, two sows and pigs to be a good quality, two cows and calves to be set apart to her by my executor, and it is my wish and desire that my wife enjoy the plantation or cleared land where I now live and have sufficient timber for firewood and timber to keep up the farm and grainnery and said plantation as long as she may live, and remain my widow, but no longer. And it is my will that she also have the negro woman, and all the property left her by her former husband Christopher Dameron.

Thirdly: I give and bequeath to my two sons, Levi and Pleasant Goin the tract of land where I now live containing two hundred and sixty acres conveyed to me by three separate deeds. I also give to my two sons a part of the tract of land I purchased from Adam Peck to be bordered by Big Spring Branch to the head of the same to include 1/2 of the branch and spring then to run eastwardly to the line of the tract of two hundred and sixty acres, above given. Then run with the lines of the Peck tract until it strikes the said tract. I also give to my son Pleasant Goin a negro woman named Nell and her three children named David, Casamay and Louisa Jane and their increase forever, one set of blacksmith tools and a sorrel horse colt, one year old last June, also one ax and hoe, one handsaw and one mattock.

Fourthly: I give and bequeath to my son, William Goin one negro man named George, one negro woman named Eliza, one negro boy named Jim and one part of the residue of the land I purchased from Adam Peck, also plow, hoe and a pair of iron chains and one cow. I also give to my three sons, Levi, William and Pleasant each one their part of the money I have in my hand at the time of my death.

Fifthly: I give and bequeath to my daughter Sophia Dameron one negro woman named Delia and her two children Sue and Nell and her increase and also one third part of the tract of land purchased of Peck and not given to my two sons, Pleasant and Levi, the chestnut sorrel mare who now has in her possession.

Sixthly: I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Murphy one negro named Philip, a negro girl named Linda, a negro named Anderson, one feather bed, furniture, the other third part of the tract of land purchased from Peck.

Seventhly: I give and bequeath to my son Levi Goin, one negro man named Abraham, a negro girl named Nance, a negro girl named Tilda, one wagon and gears, a feather fed, and furniture, a horse bridle and saddle, one bay horse colt, one year old last June, two cows and calves, all the stock of hogs not given to my wife, two ewes and lambs, all the household and kitchen furniture not before given to any of my children and the balance of my farming tools not previously given.

Eighthly: It is my will and desire that my executors use the lawful means to emancipate and forever set free my negro woman Nance after the date and before my death that such child or children be equally divided among all my children, but in making such division the child or children not be sold out of my family.

Ninthly: It is my will and desire that all the money or other debts that shall be owing to me be collected and be divided among all my children.

Lastly: I appoint my two sons Levi and William executors to this my last will and testament in testimony whereof thereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day September, 1828.

Signed, sealed and published and declared in the presence of I. A. Howard, John Cocke, Will Reece, John M. Brabston.

Sophia Dameron, daughter of Christopher Dameron and Elizabeth Dameron, was born about 1780. She was reared by Wiliam Goin after her mother was remarried to him.

William Goin, son of William Goin, was born about 1775, probably in North Carolina. He was married about 1822, wife's name Zora.

Levi Goin, son of William Goin, was born about 1777, probably in North Carolina. He was married about 1834, wife's name Etha Ann. Under the terms of his father's will he received land and three slaves, along with other personal property.

"In 1837 there was an interesting court case in Claibourne County, "Murphy vs Goin." The Levi Goin in the case could have been Levi Goin, the 59-year-old son of Thomas Goin or it could have been Levi Goin, Jr, the 27-year-old son of "Old" Uriah Goin. I tend to believe that it involves the 42-year-old son of William Goin who wrote his will in 1828."

The case was appealed to the higher court and was reviewed at the July 1839 session of the State Supreme Court, Eastern Di-vision at Knoxville. On February 5, 1834, Levi Goin hired a negro boy out to Pleasant Murphy for the period of 12 months from that date, by article of agreement under seal, Murphey bound himself to pay Goin $15 for the hire, clothe the boy during the time and to return him at the expiration of the hir-ing.

On February 7, 1835 in the town of Tazewell in the County of Claiborne, Murphey pointed to the negro, he being in the pos-session of no one at that time, and said to Goin, there is your slave, go and take him. Goin went to him and took him by the arm. About that same time, C. G. Bullard, sheriff of Claiborne County, having in his hands an execution against Murphey, took the negro by the other arm. A scuffle ensued, and Bul-lard succeeded in taking the Negro. He advertised him for sale, as the property of Murphey, under the execution. Goin claimed the property, and on the day of the sale, Goin forbade the sale, claiming the property. The sheriff however, being indemnified, sold the boy for the sum of $350.

On October 6, 1836, Goin instituted an action of covenant in the circuit court of Claiborne County, against Murphey on the agreement. The facts were submitted to a jury at the Septem-ber term, 1837 with the result that a verdict was rendered for the plaintiff for the sum of $414.37½. A motion for a new trial was denied, and Murphey took his case to the higher court which reversed the original judgment."

Elizabeth Goin, daughter of William Goin, was born about 1782, probably in North Carolina. She was married about 1800, husband's name Murphy.

Pleasant Goin, son of William Goin, was born about 1785. He was mentioned in the will of his father written in 1828 as the one of the recipients of his land, along with four slaves and various other properties:

“Thirdly: I give and bequeath to my two sons, Levi and Pleasant Goin the tract of land where I now live containing two hundred and sixty acres conveyed to me by three separate deeds. I also give to my two sons a part of the tract of land I purchased from Adam Peck to be bordered by Big Spring Branch to the head of the same to include 1/2 of the branch and spring then to run eastwardly to the line of the tract of two hundred and sixty acres, above given. Then run with the lines of the Peck tract until it strikes the said tract. I also give to my son Pleasant Goin a negro woman named Nell and her three children named David, Casamay and Louisa Jane and their increase forever, one set of blacksmith tools and a sorrel horse colt, one year old last June, also one ax and hoe, one handsaw and one mattock.”

A great-great-granddaughter [named Anita] wrote August 15, 2000 that her Pleasant Goins was born in Tennessee in 1799 and that she was trying to prove that he was the son of Wil-liam Goin. Her Pleasant Goins had left home at a young age to drive a stagecoach. He, a blacksmith, died in Alabama in 1865.

In the book, "Early Settlers of Claiborne County, Tennes-see" P. G. Fulkerson, the author identified Burton Goin as a brother of William Goin. He wrote that Burton Goin "came to Lonesome Valley from North Carolina about 1835."

"Bertin Gowin, Permilia Gowin and William Gowin" were mentioned in Claiborne County Will Book A, page 10.

Wilson Goin, son of Burton Goin, was born in 1813 in North Carolina, according to Mary Melvina Burns Stark, a descendant of Houston, Texas. He accompanied his father to Claiborne County about 1835.

He was married there about 1836, to Matilda Dyer. He appeared as the head of Household 789-588 in the 1850 census of Claiborne County:

Wilson Goin was remarried January 15, 1857 in Claiborne County to Mildred Killion Webb who was born there in 1831. She was the daughter of James Killion and Annie Peck Killion, according to Tennessee Marriage records [1851-1900].

"Wilson Goins" served as a private in Co. B, Second Tennessee [Ashby's] Cavalry Regiment, C.S.A, according to "Tennessee Soldiers in the Civil War."

Ellender Goin, daughter of Wilson Goin and Matilda Dyer Goin, was born about 1837.

John Burton Goin, son of Wilson Goin and Matilda Dyer Goin, was born in September 1839, according to Leon Myers. He was married October 24, 1867 to Louiza M. Emeline Fortner, according to Claiborne County marriage records. Children born to John Burton Goin and Louiza M. Emeline Fortner Goin are unknown.

He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 14, page 6, Civil District 14:

Children born to John Burton Goin and Louisa Goin, according to Mrs. Myrtle Goin, Ooltewah, Tennessee, include:

Robert Pettibone Goin, son of John Burton Goin and Louisa Goin, was born October 18, 1885 in Claiborne County. He was married about 1908 to Celia Katherine Meyers who was born April 15, 1889. Later they removed to the area of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Major Goin, son of Robert Pettibone Goin and Celia Katherine Meyers Goin, was born July 31, 1918. Major Goin was married about 1941, wife's name Myrtle. He died April 13, 1975. In 1990 Mrs. Myrtle Goin lived in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

Mary J. Goin, daughter of Wilson Goin and Matilda Dyer Goin, was born about 1841 at Tazewell.

Thomas J. Goin, son of Wilson Goin and Matilda Dyer Goin, was born about 1845 in Tazewell.

Mariah Emiline “Turlie” Goin, daughter of Wilson Goin and Matilda Dyer Goin, was born in March 1848 at Tazewell. She was married January 22, 1871 in Claiborne County to George Washington Cupp who was born there to Jacob Cupp and Sylvia “Sibby” Breeding Cupp April 10, 1848. Mariah Emiline “Turlie” Goin Cupp died there March 15, 1927 and was buried in Lily Grove Cemetery. George Washington Cupp died October 23, 1931.

Children born to George Washington Cupp and Mariah Emiline “Turlie” Goin Cupp include:

Catherine Cornie J. Cupp, daughter of George Washington Cupp and Mariah Emiline “Turlie” Goin Cupp, was born March 26, 1881. She was married to James D. Goins September 2, 1889 in Claiborne County. She died there July 5, 1931.

Charles Columbus Goin, son of Wilson Goin and Mildred Killion Goin, was born at Tazewell, Tennessee November 16, 1875. He was married November 16, 1899 to Laura Vandaline Cupp who was also born there August 25, 1878. She was a daughter of William Cupp and Myra Caroline Day Cupp. In 1906 they were living in Erath County, Texas. He died April 6, 1949 in Christian County, Missouri, and she died July 4, 1954 in Dallas, Texas.

Georgia F. Goin, daughter of Charles Columbus Goin and Laura Vandaline Cupp Goin, was born about 1901. She was married about 1920, husband's name Carter. About 1965 she was living in Dallas, Texas.

Rushia Silvesta Goin, daughter of Charles Columbus Goin and Laura Vandaline Cupp Goin, was born March 12, 1906 in Stephenville, Texas, according to Erath County Probate Birth Book 22, page 400. Georgia F. Goin England, a sister, attested to the birth and stated that the family bible in possession of Joseph Dean Burns of Nederland, Texas would corroborate.

Rushia Silvesta Goin was married to Joseph Edwin Burns July 20, 1922, according to Denton County, Texas Marriage Book 12, page 513. He was born there September 13, 1900 to Anthony D. Burns and Melissa Delpha Yarbrough Burns. In 1923 they lived in Cooke County, Texas. Joseph Edwin Burns died in Jefferson County, Texas August 3, 1959, according to Mary Melvena Burns Stark, a daughter. Rushia Silvesta Goin Burns lived in Houston in 1989. She died September 14, 1995 and was buried in Belew Cemetery at Aubrey, Texas.

Joseph Dean Burns, son of Anthony D. Burns and Rushia Silvesta Goin Burns, was born May 3, 1923 in Cooke County, Texas. He was married January 6, 1983 to Velma Ruth Kennedy in Kountze, Texas. About 1965, he, a pipefitter, lived in Nederland, Texas. He died in 1989 and was buried in Belew Cemetery.

James Paul "Jack" Burns, son of Anthony D. Burns and Rusha Silvesta Goin Burns, was born March 18, 1929. He died May 3, 1989 and was buried in Belew Cemetery in Denton County, Texas.

Mary Melvina Burns, daughter of Anthony D. Burns and Rushia Silvesta Goin Burns, was born April 8, 1937 in Denton County. She was married June 7, 1958 in Jefferson County, Texas to Earnest Dewitt Stark who was born November 21, 1931 in Houston, Texas. In 1996, Mary Melvina Burns Stark, a family researcher and a charter member of the Foundation, continued there.

Thomas Goin, son of Burton Goin, was born about 1815 in North Carolina. It is believed that he accompanied his father in a move to Claiborne County in 1835. He was married about 1838 to Suffia Coin, according to "Early Settlers of Claiborne County, Tennessee." Children born to Thomas Goin and Suffia Goin Goin are unknown.

Polly Goin, daughter of Burton Goin, was born about 1817 in North Carolina. She was married about 1835 to John Hall. They removed to Missouri, according to "Early Settlers of Claiborne County, Tennessee."

Etta Goin, daughter of Burton Goin, was born about 1820 in North Carolina. She was brought to Claiborne County by her father about 1835. She was married there to a cousin, to Levi Goin, son of William Goin, according to "Early Settlers of Claiborne County, Tennessee.". Children born to William Goin and Etta Goin Goin are unknown.

Cassie Goin, daughter of Burton Goin, was born about 1823 in North Carolina. She was brought to Claiborne County by here father about 1835. She was married there about 1840 to John Goin, according to "Early Settlers of Claiborne County, Tennessee." Children born to John Goin and Cassie Goin Goin are unknown.

Betsy Goin, daughter of Burton Goin, was born about 1827 in North Carolina. She was brought to Claiborne County by her father about 1835. She was married to John Goin, perhaps her brother-in-law, "as his second wife." Children born to John Goin and Betsy Going Goin are unknown.

William Goin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 12, page 1, Civil District 12:

William A. Goin was recorded as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 14, page 3:

William H. Goin received land grant No. 15798 for 50 acres from the State of Tennessee June 15, 1829, according to Tennessee Land Office records

William J. Goin was recorded as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 14, page 9:

William W. Goin was recorded as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Claiborne County, Enumeration District 14, page 3, near the location of William A. Goin, perhaps a son. The household appeared as:

Ana [Ava?] Goins was married October 7, 1847 to Abraham Mayers by Levi Goins, J. P, according to Claiborne County Marriage Book 2, page 114.

China Goins was born in Claiborne County in June 1879. She died in April 1880 of bilious fever, according to "Tennessee Mortality Schedules."

William Dykes who was born in Virginia in 1812 was married about 1832 to to Sally Ann Goins who was born in 1813 in Tennessee. In 1837 they lived in Claiborne County when a son, Fideller Dyches was born. Fideller Dykes was married about 1860 to Elizabeth Ann Harrison. Ten children were born to them. Their sixth child, Amanda Dykes was married about 1866 to James Goins, regarded as a son of George Washington Goins and Susanna Goins.

Mariah Goins was married to Spencer Baldwin Ford, son of Rev. George Washington Ford and Elizabeth Cupp Ford, about 1870, according to Nelda L. Gilpin Pervival. They lived in Camden County, Missouri. She was his second wife. Spencer Baldwin Ford was born February 25, 1819 in Powell Valley, Tennessee in Claiborne County. He was first married to his cousin, Mary “Polly” Lynch, daughter of Jesse Wesley Lynch and Lavina Louise Ford Lynch about 1838.

Mary Goins was born June 13, 1859 in Claiborne County to parents unknown. She was married there April 8, 1882 to Calvin M. Holland as his second wife. He was born there April 16, 1854 to William Holland, Jr. and Elizabeth Earles Holland. Calvin M. Holland was first married there to Martha Rose December 8, 1872. Mary Goins Holland died there May 9, 1911. Calvin M. Holland died March 26, 1919.

Mary Goins was married about 1866 to James Ransom Moore. A son, Basil Charles Rapheal Moore was born to them.

Isaac Gowen on November 17, 1896, in applying for admission to the Indiana State Soldiers Home at Lafayette, Indiana stated that he was born in "Claiborne County, East Tennessee June 25, 1824." He mentioned that he arrived in New Albany, Indiana in 1833, perhaps being brought there by his parents. It is believed that he was married about 1845, wife's name unknown. The 1850 census or early marriage records of Floyd County might reveal her name.

He was married June 14, 1854 to Elizabeth A. McCoy, according to Floyd County, Indiana marriage records. The ceremony was performed by Daniel Shuck, minister. She is believed to be his second wife.

He enlisted in Company G, 49th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Orangeville, Indiana in Orange County in November 1861. He served as a private. He stated that he was honorably discharged "from the hospital at St. Louis."

Apparently Elizabeth A. McCoy Gowen died during the Civil War. He was remarried January 1, 1864 to Susannah Dunn, widow of Phillip Dunn, according to Floyd County marriage records by J. W. Melton, minister.

For a bounty of $33.33 he reenlisted January 19, 1865 in Company A, 144th Indiana Volunteer Infantry at New Albany, Indiana. He was appointed a corporal February 1, 1865, promoted to sergeant April 12, 1865 and shortly afterward was made first sergeant, according to his military record. He was reduced to private July 19, 1865. He was mustered out August 5, 1865 at Stevenson, Virginia with "pay due from enrollment; $6 stoppage for gun & accoutrements." His company descriptive book reported him as "age 40; height 5 feet, 10 inches; dark complexion [Melungeon?], dark eyes, dark hair, laborer, born in Claiborne County, Tennessee."

They were enumerated in the 1870 census of Floyd County, New Albany township, page 1:

Isaac Gowen was the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Floyd County, Enumeration District 70, page 17, New Albany Township as:

Isaac Gowen was approved for a pension of $14 per month which he offered to turn over to the soldiers home upon admission.

In 1896 he stated that he had disabilities of "lung trouble and rheumatism" and had "no occupation at present." He stated that he could read and write and owned no property or money. He requested that his wife, age 65, be allowed to join him in living at the soldiers home. Dr. William A. Burney certified that he had examined Isaac Gowen in March of 1862. He stated that his patient was suffering from "disease of the lung and rheumatism of the upper extremities; can be about, but completely unable to work." He was admitted to the Soldiers Home June 16, 1897.

Susannah Dunn Gowen died August 30, 1897 while visiting her husband at the Soldiers Home. Her obituary was carried in the August 31, 1897 edition of "New Albany Daily Ledger:"

"Mrs. Susan Gowen, for sixty years an honored resident of this city, died at Lafayette Monday while on a visit to her husband at the Soldiers Home. She had been an invalid for years, and her death was due to paralysis. Deceased was sixty years of age and was a charter member of Victor Lodge Knight and Ladies of Honor. She leaves a husband, six children and fifteen grandchildren. Her remains will arrive here tomorrow for burial."

An account of her burial was carried in the September 4, 1897 edition of the "New Albany Daily Ledger:"

"Mrs. Susan Gowen, aged sixty-six years, died August 31st at the Soldiers Home at Lafayette, where she and her husband were taken last week. She has resided in this city for nearly sixty years. The remains of Mrs. Gowen, wife of Isaac Gowen, arrived here Thursday and were interred in Fairview Cemetery, on Friday evening. She was born in North Carolina, came to Daveiss County, this state when but a child and to Floyd County when she was first married. She had been twice married, her first husband being Philip Dunn, who some of the old residents of this county may still remember. She leaves a husband and six children: Mrs. Emily Gunn, Mrs. Mary Killinger, Mrs. Annie Rood and Mr. Charles Gowen of this city, Mrs. Fannie Saunders of Howard Park and Mrs. Addie Doscher of Buffalo, N. Y. She was a member of Victory Lodge, Knights and Ladies of Honor."

Samar Roman of Dewey, Arizona wrote September 3, 1989 that Phillip Dunn and Susannah Dunn were her grandparents, the parents of her mother.

Isaac Gowen died September 7 at the Soldiers Home, according to the September 8, 1897 edition of the "New Albany Daily Leader:"

"Isaac Gowen, a veteran of the late war, and for many years a resident of this city, died at the Soldiers Home near Lafayette, Tuesday, the 7th, age seventy-five years. Mrs. Susan Gowen, his wife, died at Lafayette several lays ago. The remains of deceased will arrive in this city Thursday morning and will be buried in the National Soldier's cemetery."

His funeral was held at the home of Dr. P. T. Greene, a professor, according to Charles C. Johnson, a great-grandson of Floyds Knob, Indiana.

The Soldiers Home records show that "his papers were sent to G. H. Green at New Albany."

Mariah E. Gowen, daughter of Isaac Gowen and his first wife, was born in Floyd County in 1846. She was married about 1866 to G. H. Greene, believed to be a son of Dr. P. T. Greene. In 1896 she was referred to by her father as "age 50, New Albany, Indiana."

Fannie Gowen, daughter of Isaac Gowen and Elizabeth A. McCoy Gowen, was born about 1858 in Floyd County. She appeared in her father's household in the 1870 census of Floyd Conty as an 11-year-old. She was married about 1879 to William Johnson. They were enumerated in her father's household in the 1880 census of Floyd County. She was recorded as "age 19" when she was probably 21, perhaps three years older than her 18-year-old husband. She was deceased prior to 1896.

Children born to William Johnson and Fannie Gowen Johnson, according to the research of Charles C. Johnson, a grandson, include:

Anna Gowen, daughter of Isaac Gowen and Susannah Dunn Gowen, was born in 1867. She appeared as a three-year-old in the 1870 census and as a 13-year-old in the 1880 census. She was married about 1877, husband's name Rood. In 1896 they continued living at New Albany.

Adaline Gowen, daughter of Isaac Gowen and Susannah Dunn Gowen, was born in 1869 in Floyd County. She was reported as a 1-year-old in the 1870 census and at age 11 in the 1880 census. She was married about 1890, husband's name Doscher. In 1896 they lived in Buffalo, New York.

Charles W. Gowen, son of Isaac Gowen and Susannah Dunn Gowen, was born in 1872 in Floyd County. He was recorded there as an eight-year-old in the 1880 census. He was living at New Albany, "age 24" in 1896.

Martha J. Gowen was married to Andrew Phelps December 5, 1837 by Samuel Wilson, justice of the peace, in Claiborne County, according to Claiborne County Marriage Book 2, page 3.

Anna Gowin was married December 13, 1849, according to "Claiborne County, Tennessee Marriages, 1821-1850."

Anna Gowin was married October 12, 1847, according to "Claiborne County, Tennessee Marriages, 1821-1850."

Isaac Gowin was married December 22, 1839 to Mary Vannoy, according to "Claiborne County, Tennessee Marriages, 1821-1850." Children born to Isaac Gowin and Mary Vannoy Gowin are unknown.

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COCKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Ezekiel Goin received Tennessee State Land Grant No. 30598 for 146 acres in Cocke County June 20, 1861, according to Tennessee Land office records.

The land of Shadrach Goins was mentioned as adjoining a suvey made for Abraham Lofty June 16, 1824 by John Worth, Cocke County Surveyor, according to Cocke County Survey Book A, page 54.

Pvt. William Goines was enlisted October 12, 1813 and Pvt. John Goines enlisted October 13, 1813 in the Cocke County militia in a company commanded by Capt. Hugh Martin. Pvt. Caleb Goines enlisted at about the same time in a company commanded by Capt. Zaches Copeland. Both companies were in a regiment commanded by Lt. Col. William Lillard.

Charles Gowan, son of William Gowan, a native of North Carolina and Emma Woody Gowan, was born in 1908. In 1918 he was a resident of Cocke County. He died there June 24, 1918, at age 10, according to Tennessee BVS Death Certificate No. 113. The certificate carried the notation, "No medical attendance. He was a paralytic." He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, according to Alfred Gibbs, informant of Del Rio, Tennessee.

Victoria Gowan, daughter of Joe Gowan and Mary Willis Gowan, natives of North Carolina, was born February 21, 1921 in Cocke County. She died March 8, 1937, at age 16 of chronic tonsilitis and hperthyroidism following a tonsilectomy, according to Drew A. Mims, M.D. She was buried in Willis Cemetery according to Tennessee Death Certificate No. 8211. Joe Gowan of Del Rio, Tennessee was the informant.

"Shadrick Goan" was commissioned a lieutenant in the Eighth Cavalry Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. William Lillard February 11, 1813, according to "Over the Misty Blue Hills" by Ruth Webb O'Dell.

Shadrick Gowin was listed as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Cocke County, page 254, Household 348. The family was enumerated as:

COFFEE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Clara D. Gowan died 1909 in Coffee County according to “Tennessee Deaths,” record number 10949.

R. B. Gowan was married August 4, 1892 to M. J. Taylor, according to Coffee County Marriage Book 1, page 188. Children born to R. B. Gowan and M. J. Taylor Gowan are unknown.

E. M. Gowen, minister performed weddings in Coffee County on January 15, 1878 and March 21, 1878, according to Coffee County Marriage Book 3, pages 383 and 385.

John Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Coffee County, Household 770-770:

William Gowen, son of John Gowen and his first wife, was born about 1835. He appeared as a 15-year-old laborer in his father’s household in the 1850 census of Coffee County.

Joseph Gowen, son of John Gowen and his first wife, was born about 1837. He appeared as a 13-year-old in the 1850 census of his father’s household.

Charles Gowen, son of John Gowen and his first wife, was born about 1840. He appeared as a 10-year-old in the 1850 census of Coffee County.

Elizabeth Ann Gowen, daughter of John Gowen and Elizabeth Gowen, was born October 27, 1844, probably in Coffee Coun-ty, according to Diana Grant, a great-great-granddaughter of Salt Lake City. She appeared as a five-year-old in the 1850 census of her father’s household.

She was married about 1870 to Phillip Roland, a native of Ger-many. In 1872 they lived at Honey Grove, Texas. He died “of damp” prior to 1880 in Fannin County, according to Diane Grant. Later she was remarried about 1877 to James K. McGregor, and they moved to Vashti, Texas in Clay County. "Elizabeth Ann Gowan Roland McGregory" died December 15, 1915 at Electa, Texas.

Mary Ann Roland, daughter of Phillip Roland and Elizabeth Ann Gowen Rowland, was born May 10, 1872 at Honey Grove, Texas. On September 18, 1890 at Bowie, Texas she was married to William Pinkman Rolen as his second wife. He was born December 27, 1863 in Lincoln County, Tennessee to Phillip Roland. She was remarried to Walter Alexander Redin about 1904.

In 1928 they lived at Hollister, Oklahoma. She died October 10, 1951 at Electra, Texas, and he died June 8, 1946 at Bells, Texas.

Children born to Walter Alexander Redin and Mary Ann Roland Rolen Redin include:

Charles Franklin Roland, son of William Pinkman Rolen and Mary Ann Roland Rolen, was born May 2, 1891 at Vashti, Texas. He was married April 8, 1910 in Bowie to Leona Bell Roan who was born July 9, 1896 in Bonham, Texas to Shadrick Henry Roan and Anna Louise Futch Roan.

Dorothy Bell Roland, daughter of Charles Franklin Roland and Leona Bell Roan Roland, was born October 19, 1928 in Hollister, Oklahoma. She was married January 23, 1950 in Weiser, Idaho, husband's name Grant.

Diane F. Grant, daughter of Dorothy Bell Roland Grant, was born about 1952. In 1995, she, a Foundation member, lived in Salt Lake City where she was active in the research of her ancestry. Diana F. Grant supplied the information in this section on the descendants of John Gowen of Coffee County.

Charles E. Roland, son of Phillip Roland and Elizabeth Ann Gowen Roland, was born about 1875 in Texas. He was married about 1898, wife's name Mary. Later he was remarried to Omie Baldin.

Josie McGregor, daughter of James K. McGregor and Elizabeth Gowan Roland McGregor, was born about 1878. She was married about 1896 to Frank Fryer. Frank Fryer died January 9, 1979 in Conroe, Texas. Josie McGregor Fryer died there in March 1983.

Ida McGregor, daughter of James K. McGregor and Elizabeth Gowan McGregor, was born about 1880. She was married about 1897 to George Burnett.

"Kendrick Gowun" was married November 30, 1867 to Mary Ann Bush, according to Coffee County Marriage Book 2, page 103.

Kindrick Gowen, Virginian, was listed in the 1870 census of Cannon County, Household No. 32-32, Civil District 12, post office, Woodbury, Tennessee on August 5, 1870 as:

His household reappeared in the 1880 census of Cannon County living in Enumeration District 20, page 9, Civil District 2, "living in the poor house." It is possibly that this individual is Kendrew Gowen of adjoining Rutherford County. The family was enumerated as:

Although the ages do not match, it is believed that this is the same husband and wife as listed in the 1870 census. Polly was frequently used as a synonym for Mary in that period. Kiscuh Binks is possibly a widowed daughter of Kindrick Gowen who was living with him in 1870. Of Kendrick Gowen and Mary Ann Bush Gowen nothing more is known.

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