096 Craven Co, NC

CRAVEN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Gowen Cuthrell was born before 1766 of parents unknown and died about 1797 in Craven County, according to Sammy A. Pierce of Hobe Sound, Florida in a message dated July 15, 2002. Children born to him include:

Jesse Cuthrell born about 1784
James Cuthrell born about 1786
Milly Cuthrell born about 1789
Zilpha Cuthrell born about 1793
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John Gowing was married to Margaret Stacy February 14, 1828 at New Bern, North Carolina, according to the “Raleigh Register” in its edition of February 22, 1828. The marriage date was February 15, 1820, according to “Craven County, North Carolina Marriages, 1773-1850,” record 1136, bondsman Peter Merkel, bond No. 26565.

John Gowing appeared in the 1820 census of Craven County, page 3, as the head of a household, according to Dorothy Williams Potter in “Index to 1820 North Carolina Census.”

The household was recorded as:

“Gowing, John white male 26-45 manufacturing”
white female 26-45″

“Mrs. John Gowing”, believed to be Margaret Stacy Gowing, died January 30, 1829 at New Bern, according to the “Raleigh Register.” Carrie L. Broughton indexed the marriages and death notices of the “Raleigh Register” in her book, “Marriages & Death Notices in North Carolina, 1826-1845.”

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Charles Goings was married June 3, 1851 to Sarah Terry, according to “Cumberland County, North Carolina Marriages, 1801-1860,” record 1104, bondsman John Simmons, witness J. McLaurin, Bond No. 32445. The marriage was performed by C. F. Harris. Children born to Charles Goings and Sarah Terry Goings are unknown.
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Jacob Goings was married to Elizabeth Spencer June 3, 1851, according to “Cumberland County, North Carolina Marriages, 1801-1860.” Jacob Goings was remarried to Rosanna Millender [record No. 1104] January 7, 1857, according to the same volume. According to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1104, bondsman Josiah Cook, witness J. McLaurin, Bond No. 32446, they were married May 28, 1855. Children born to Jacob Goings, Elizabeth Spencer Goings and Rosanna Millender Goings are unknown.
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William Goins appeared as “1 white tithable” in the 1767 tax list of Cumberland County.
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[Move Jerry Goins and Edie Goins to this point.]

DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Deed Books 1 and 2 of Davidson County contained no mention of the Gowen family [or spelling variations], according to “Davidson County, North Carolina Deeds” by Catherine C. Middleton.

DAVIE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Thomas B. Goings was married to Rebeca Casy August 9, 1844 in Davie County, according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1064, bondsman J. P. Gowan, witness Barbara C. Gowan, bond 40775. Nothing more is known of Thomas B. Goings and Rebeca Casy Goings.
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Mary A. Gowan was married to Francis A. Cheshire December 20, 1855 in Davie County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1015, bondsman, Thomas B. Tucke, witness J. B. Jones, bond 000040153. The marriage was performed by J. B. Jones, JP. Nothing more is known of Francis A. Cheshire and Mary A. Gowan Cheshire.
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Nancy C. Gowan was married to Alfred Shoemaker November 4, 1856 in Davie County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01071, witness A. A. Harbin, bond 40867. The marriage was performed by J. B. Jones, J.P.
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Rowan M. Gowan was the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Davie County, Enumeration District 57, page 24, Mocksville Township, as:

“Gowan, Rowan M. 29, born in NC
Mary E. 38, born in NC
Julia E. 3, born in NC
James N. 2, born in NC”
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Simeon Gowan was married to Lucy Ann Bowls May 17, 1866, according to “Davie County, North Carolina Marriages, 1801-1870,” record 1039, witness Eph. Gaither, bond 000040458. The marriage was performed by C Anderson, JP. Of Simeon Gowan and Lucy Ann Bowls Gowan nothing more is known.
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Martha E. Gowens was married to James D. Boles February 21, 1866 in Davie County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1107, bondsman Eph. Gaither, bond 000040041. Nothing more is known of James D. Boles and Martha E. Gowens Boles.

DOBBS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Alonzo Goines was married to Mrs. Mary Jane Nichols November 17, 1897, according to “Dobbs County, North Carolina Marriages, 1801-1900.” Children born to Alonzo Goines and Mary Jane Nichols Goines are unknown.

DUPLIN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Joseph D. McGowen was born May 3, 1824 in Duplin County. He was married about 1848 to Elizabeth McWil-liams, and he was remarried to Elizabeth “Bettie” Crawford, age 17, November 6, 1861. She was born March 25, 1843 in Georgia to Elihue Crawford and Mary Pauline “Polly” Starr Crawford, according to the “Arkansas Family Historian.” They removed to Union County, Arkansas.

Children born to Joseph D. McGowen and Elizabeth “Bettie” Crawford McGowen include:

Robert L. McGowen born in 1863
Mattie Martha McGowen born in 1865

Joseph Parks McGowen born April 12, 1868

Robert L. McGowen, son of Joseph D. McGowen and Elizabeth “Bettie” Crawford McGowen was born in 1863 in Union County, Arkansas.

Mattie Martha McGowen, daughter of Joseph D. McGowen and Elizabeth “Bettie” Crawford McGowen, was born in 1865 in Union County. She was married July 21, 1887 to B. S. Shaw.

Joseph Parks McGowen, son of Joseph D. McGowen and Elizabeth “Bettie” Crawford McGowen, was born April 12, 1868 in Union County, Arkansas. He was married Novembeer 4, 1894 to Nancy Jane Stewart who was born November 14, 1878. He died November 14, 1948 at El Paso, Texas. She died there November 17, 1945.
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William McGowen was married to Mary Dickson in Duplin County in 1769. Of William McGowen and Mary Dickson McGowen nothing more is known.

EDGECOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

The names of Edward Going, David Going and William Go­ing appeared on the muster roll of Edgecombe County militia in 1755.
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Mary Agnes Gowan was married to Charles H. Jordan about 1859, according to the “Rocky Mount Evening Telegram.” Children born to them include Dainie E. Jordan who was born in 1861. She was married about 1877 to Thomas Weldon Braswell.

FORSYTH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Alexander Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Forsyth County, Enumeration District 85, page 28. He lived in the city of Winston, North Carolina on Main Street:

“Goin, Alexander 28, born in NC
Martha 29, born in NC
Nancy 7, born in NC
Reuben 5, born in NC
Mary Jane 3, born in NC
Lucy 1, born in NC”

Samuel Goin was the head of a household also living on Main Street in Winston in the 1880 census of Forsyth County, Enumeration District 85, page 28:

“Goin, Samuel 25, born in NC
Nancy 24, born in NC
Virginia 6, born in NC
Robert 4, born in NC
Ada 1, born in NC
Verison, Jane 48, born in NC, mother-in-law
William 19, born in NC, brother-in-law”

Apparently Samuel Goin was married to Nancy Verison about 1873. Nancy Verison Goin was born in 1856.
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Elizabeth Goin, mulatto, was the head of a household in the 1880 census of Forsyth County, Enumeration District 85, page 23. She also lived in Winston on Fifth Street. The family was recorded as:

“Goin, Elizabeth 39, born in NC
Joseph 23, born in NC
Josephine 19, born in NC
Anna 16, born in NC
Madison 15, born in NC
George 9, born in NC
Miley 23, born in NC, daughter
Sylvester 7, born in NC, grand daughter”
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Thurmond “Woody” Goins of Walkertown, North Carolina died August 14, 2001 at the age of 64.

GASTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Ray Goins, son of J. T. Goins, was married about 1926 in Gaston County to Mary Jane Fredell. She was born December 16, 1907 in Gastonia, North Carolina and died in 1982.

Children born to Ray Goins and Mary Jane Fredell Goins include:

Geraldine Goins born about 1928
Claude Goins born about 1931

Geraldine Goins, daughter of Ray Goins and Mary Jane Fredell Goins, was born about 1928 near Fredonia. She was married October 2, 1948 to Walter James Beaver.

Children born to them include:

Larry Beaver born about 1950
Barry Beaver born about 1952
Steven Beaver born about 1955
Dennis Beaver born about 1958

GATES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

James Gowin, “engaged in commerce” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Gates County, page 13:

“Gowin, James white male 16-16
white female 16-26
1 slave”

GRANVILLE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Colonial North Carolina, particularly Granville County, was an area where a good relationship existed between whites and “free colored individuals.” A number of prominent individuals petitioned the state legislature for tax relief for inter-racial marriages, according to “Colonial and State Records of North Carolina,” Volume 5, [1755]:

“Records of the Legislature: The petition of sundry Inhabitants of the Counties of Northampton, Edge­combe, and Granville was read, setting forth that by the Laws now in force, free negroes and Mulattoes In­termarrying with white women are obliged to pay Taxes for their Wives and Families Praying Relief etc, on which the House Resolved that the Matters in the said petition contained are reasonable and that the Committee appointed to Revise the Laws receive a Clause or Clauses to be inserted in the laws for their relief.”

The matter was taken up again by the legislature in 1762, ac­cording to Volume 6:

“To the Worshipful the Speaker and Gentlemen of the Assembly. The petition of Sundry of the Inhabitants of the Counties of Northampton, Edgecombe and Granville Humbly Sheweth:

That by one Act of the Assembly passed in the year 1723, Intitled ‘An Act for an Additional Tax on all free Negroes, Mulattoes, Mustees and such Persons, Male & Female, as now are or hereafter shall be intermarried with any such Person resident in the Government. It was enacted That all free Negroes etc, that were or should thereafter be Inhabitants of this Province being of the Age of twelve Years & upwards should be deemed Tythables and as such should yearly pay the same Levies and Taxes as other Tythable Inhabitants.”

That many Inhabitants of the sd Counties who are Free Negroes & Mulattoes and persons of Probity & good Demeanor and chearfully contribute towards the Dis­charge of every Public Duty injoined them by Law. But by reason of being obliged by the sd Act of As­sembly to pay Levies for their Wives and Daughters as therein mentioned are greatly Impoverished and many of them rendered unable to support themselves and Families with the common Necessaries of Life.

Wherefore your Petitioners would humbly pray in be­half of the Sd free Negroes etc, That so much of the said recited Act as compels such of them as Intermarry with those of their own complection to pay Taxes for their Wives & Daughters may be repealed or that they may be other relieved as to your Worships in your great Wisdom seem meet. And you Petitioners as in Duty bound shall ever pray, etc.”

Granville County
William Eaton [colonel] John Hawkins
Phil[emon] Hawkins George Jordin
Thomas Lowe Jno Sallis [captain]
Patrick Lashley Phil. Pryor
Fras King Jno Bowie
Aaron Fassol John Jones
Thomas Dulaney John Wade
Zack Bullock George Cuttler
John Williams, Junr. Thomas Woodlief
John Gibb William Forkner
Andw Hampton Marton Dickson
Moses Coppack Amanwall Forkner
Wm Johnson Leopold Fallon
Jonas Parker James Smith
Richd Harris Wm Smith
Amos Newsom Jos Brantly
Shurley Whatley James Brantly
Jno Glover Edw Young
John Martin

Edgecombe County
Jos Jno Alston Wm Irby
Thos Wood Benja Sherrod
John Jones Jacob Strickland
Augustin Curtis Nathan Joyner
John Noland Ebenezer Folsom
Benj Nevill Wm Adams
John Cheney William Richason
John Fish Richard McKinne
James Brown”
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Historians sometime refer to mulattos in this area as Melun­geons. Colonial recorders, upon occasion, listed them as “white” and, at other times, recorded them as mulattos because of the color of their skin. The term “Melungeon” was a more recent appellation and was probably not widely used in colo­nial times. A large colony of Melungeons by the name of Gowen [and other spelling variations] existed in Melungia, the area where Virginia, Tennesseee, North Carolina and Kentucky come together.
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The Granville County tax list of 1755 showed 1,322 taxpayers. Included in the rendition submitted to the Granville County Court in September 1755 included:

“Thomas Going 0-1-1
William Going & son Joseph 2-0-2
Edward Gowen 0-1-1
Joseph Gowen 0-1-1
Michael Gowen 0-1-1”
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“Free African Americans Taxable in Colonial Granville County” was forwarded to the Foundation by Judith Lang:
1746[?]_ 25 August:

Lewis Anderson 2 tithes
George Anderson 2 tithes adjacent
Larence Peteford 1 tithe

1748 [?] list of Jonathan White [part torn]

John Going 1 tithe

John Chavers 1

Lewis Anderson 1

George Anderson 1

1749
List of John Martin

William Chaves 6 tithes

List of Jonathan White

George Anderson 2

Larrance Petteford 1

Lewis Anderson 2

Bartholomew Chaues 1

William Bass 1

1750 Relatively complete lists, but not providing racial breakdown and not naming the subsidiary tithes in most cases.

List of Edwd. Jones

Michel Gooin 2
175[0?] List of Wm. Eaton
List of Saml. Henderson

Gibion Bunch 2

List of William Person

James Turner & his wife Mary & son David mollatoes & Two negroes Tom & Phill [torn]

List of Jonathan White

Edward Harris 2

Lawrence Pettiford 1

George Anderson 4

Lewis Anderson 4

Joseph Hawley 2

Richard Chaves 2

1751 [Lists do not seem to be complete, and give no racial breakdown, but do appear to tax mixed-race wives in most cases.

List of Jonathan White (alphabetized)

Anderson, Lewis son Shadrick Elisha Daughtr & Mary Daughter 4

Anderson, Geo. Wife & Son George Son Jeremiah & Daughter Kate 5

Bass, Wm. and wife 2

Hally, Joseph & wife 2

Hawly, Nathll. 1

Hawly, Wm.1

Harris, Ed. and wife 2

Petterford, Lawrance 1

List of Wm. Person

James Turner & Mary his Wife & Daughter Moll, Negroes Phil

& Tom 0 white 2 negro, 3 mol.

List of Saml Henderson

William Going 2

1752 A number of districts provide a racial breakdown beginning in this year.

List of Robt. Harris

Anderson, George his wife and Sons George, Jermiah and Daughter Kate 0 white 5 black

Bass, William 1 0

Pettiford Lawrence and his wife Mary 0 2

List of Jonathan White

Luis ander Son (sic) 0 4

mallichy Reeves 0 1

James Turner 0 2

List of _____

Edward Harris negro 1

1753 List of Robert Harris (“one of his lists”)

George Anderson 0 1

William Going and his son 2 0

Lewis Anderson & son Shadrach Daughters Lisha and Mary 1 4

Edward Harris negro and Refuseth to list his wife 1 1

Robt. Mitchell, John Going 2 tithes

Richard Chavers negro 1

List of Robert Harris [another district]

Anderson, George and his Wife son Jeremian and Daughter Kathrine 0 4

Bass, Wm 1 0

Holly, William 1 0

Holly, William 1 0

Holly, Nathaniel and negro Peter 1 1

Petiford, Lawrence and his wife 0 2

List of Jno. Brantly

William Chavis tenn himself and sons Gibbin & William & Negro slaves Peter:
Gordon:Noon:Frank:Moll: Pomp & Gilly

List of Osborn Jeffreys

Robert Davis 0 1
Thomas Going 1 1
Michal Going 0 1
Edward Going 0 1

List of Lemuel Lanier

Wm. Chavis 7 tithes

Philip Chavis 1

Joseph Halley 1

Thomas Going 1
Michall Going 1
Michall Going 1

1754 list of Gideon Macon
Jno. Davis 0 1
Wm. Lewes & his wife Betty 1 1
Jno. Stroud, Micajah Bunch & Liddy Bunch1 2

List of Osborn Jeffreys
William Burnal 0 1

Michal Going 1 0

Robert Davis, Marget Davis, Ephrim Davis & Sarah Davis 0 4

Thomas Going 0 1

List of John Sallis (categories are: white tithes, free male negros or mulattos, free
female negros or mulattos, slaves)

Lewis Anderson, his Wife Sarah, Son Shadrach, Daughters Elisha, Mary, Tamer0-2-4-0

Joseph Holley, his wife Matthew 0-1-1-0

List of Edwd. Moore

Wm. Chavis Francis Gibeon William Jur. Lettis Gesier Francis Sons & Wife and Daughters
Negroes Gordin Peter Nune Frank Alce mol 13 total

List of Robt. Harris (alphabetized)

Anderson, George and his wife and son Jerh: and Daughter Kate 0 4

Bass, William 1 0

Holly, Nathll. Negro Peter 1 1

Harris, Edward negro and his wife black 0 2

Locus, James and his wife 0 2

Pettiford, Laurence and his wife 0 2

Pettiford, George 0 1

Pone, John and his wife 0 2

1755 summary list (from microfilm) C.044.70012 NC Archives

whites/ Blacks/ Total

George Anderson & wife

Son Jerry & daughter Catherine 0/4/4

Lawrence Pettiford & wife 0/2/2

Lewis Anderson & wife, son

Shadrack & daughters Mary and

Tamer 0/5/5

Wm Bass 1/0/1

George Pettyford & wife 0/2/2

Thomas Ash & Wife Abigail 0/2/2

Wm Burnal & wife Ann 0/2/2 ? (ink blot)

Thomas Going 0/1/1
Joseph Holly & wife Patt 0/2/2
John Pons & wife Patt 0/2/2
Robert Day 1/0/1
Gilbert Chavos 1/0/1
Edward Gowen 0/1/1
Michael Gowen 0/1/1
Joseph Gowen 0/1/1
William Chavos, Son Wm, Aquillar Snelling, John

Huins// Peter

Gordon, Nanney?, Frank Moll, Pomp 0/10/10

William Going & Son Joseph 2/0/2

William Going & Son Joseph 2/0/2

Abigail Jones 0/3/3

1756 No free Blacks

1757 The tax lists are well preserved for this year, but mostly do not give racial identity
directly.

List of Richard Harris

William Gowen List Son Joseph & William 3 0

Nathaniel Halley List Son Julias Negro Peter 2 1

Benjamin Chavus & Jane his wife 2 total

George Petteford and Luce his wife 2 tithables

Larance Petteford and mary his wife 2

George Anderson Son Jere daughter Cathrine 3

Lewis Anderson & Sarah is wife Shadrach Lewis sons

Elisha & Sare Daughters 6

List of Samuel Henderson

William Bass 1 tithe

Wm. Chavers 10

Phil Chavers 3

Joseph Halley 2

Joseph Gowen 1

Gideon Gowen 1

Geo Anderson Neo. Peter & Dina 4

List of John Martin

Gibbia Chavers 1

Richard Chavers 1

Edward Harris 1

List of Gid. Macon

Thos: Goeing, Jno. Seemore [torn]

List Retd. by William Johnson [shf.]: perhaps insolvents

Goin, Chrisr. 1

Hawly, Joseph 2

Insolvent list retd. by William Johnson, Shf.

Chavers, Benj. 1

1758 List of Thos. Person

Alexander Anderson 1

Jos. Bass 1

List of Jas. Yancey

Nathaniel Halley son Julius Robert Sorril Negro Peter 3 1

William Gowing Son William 2 0

List of Nathl. Harris

Wm. Holley 1 0

George Anderson (Blackman) 0 1

Lawrence Petteford (Do) 0 1

Lewis Petteford (Do) 0 1

George Petteford (Do) 0 1

Natt. Harris, Harriss Amey 1 2

James Reaves and son James and Mary Anderson negro 0 3

Wm. Bass 1 0

Saml. Bass 1 0

List of Wm. Johnson Shf, [insolvent list]

Hally, Joseph (insolvent) 2 tithes

1759 List very incomplete

List of John Pope

Edward Hulin, Mary Hulin Mulattoes 2 tithes

Joseph Goin, Mulattoe 1

Edward Goin, Mulattoe 1

Thomas Goin, William Gray White 2

William Anderson, John Anderson whites 2
James Goin Mulattoe, William Goin Mulattoe 2
Michael Goin, Mulattoe, John Wilson, Mulattoe 2
William Anderson, John Anderson whites 2

Delinquent and insolvent list

Petiford, Lewis 1

Huland, Edward 2

Going, James 2

Anderson, Geo. 1

Anderson, Wm I believe twice listd. 2

1758-9? undated list of Phil. Hawkins filed as “undated” in box 19

Phillip Chaves, wife Selah, Nego. Jordin 3 tithes

Edwd. Harris, Wife Sary N 2

1760 almost no original lists preserved

1761 whites/Blacks male/Blacks f/ Blacks 12-16

Fishing Creek District

Joseph Hawley Wife Martha & Daughters Sarah & Mary 0/1/3/0

William Chavers Junr & Slave Gorden 0/2/0/0

John Griffin Wife Miles & Fanny Bunch 0/1/2/0

Gideon Bunch Son William 0/2/0/0

Aquilla Snelling Wife Lettice & hired woman Amey 0/1/2/0

Gibbea Chavers wife Nanny 0/1/1/0

List of Fishing Creek District by Daniel Harris

Mulattos:

Samuell Hay Susannah hay wif 2

John Tomson Hannar Tomson wif [torn]

Epping Forest District

William Chavers, Wife Francis, Daughters Keziah & Janny,

John Hewens & Slaves Peter Frank Jig Moll & Nooney 0/3/7/0

Edward Harris Wife Sarah Daughter Amey 0/1/2/0

Oxford District

James Reeves, son Jeremiah & negro Charles 2/0/0/1

Lewis Anderson. Wife Sarah, Sons Shadrack & Lewis, Daughters

Lishia, Mary & Sarah 0/3/4/0

George Anderson, Wife Mary, Sons Jeremiah & Nehemiah 0/3/1/0

George Pettiford, Wife Lucy0/3/1/0

George Harris, WIfe Cathrine 0/1/1/0

Lawrence Pettiford, Wife Mary 0/1/1/0

Edward Bass, Wife Tamer 0/1/1/0

Benjamin Bass, Wife Mary & Brother James 0/2/1/0

Samuel Bass0/1/0/0

William Bass, Son Thomas 0/2/0/0

Joseph Bass, wife Janay 0/1/1/0

Goodwin’s District by Gideon Macon: total/whites/male slaves

16+/male slaves 12-16/female slaves/ free black

Jesse Ingram 4 total 1(white)

Richd. Ingram 1(white)

moll Beb a mollatto woman 1 free black

Charles 16+ male slave

List of John Pope

Thomas, Moses Gowin. Refuses to List his wife 2 tithes

William Hewlin 1

Edward Hewlin, Mary Hewlin 2

Michael Gowin, John Wilson. Refuses to list his wife 2

Joseph Gowin. Refuses to list his wife 1

List of Robt. Harris for Granville Parish

Edward Going sons Edwd. Reeps 0 white/3black males

Country Line District by Larkin Johnston

William Anderson 1

William Gowin, James Gowin 2

William Gowin Junr, Jesse Chandlor 2

Babtist District by Daniel Harris

Masters white black mulatto

___Hay & Sarah Hay wife

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Bash Jones

ann Jones wif

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Richard Acock, George Night

Marey Acock wife, Elizabeth

Ledbetter mother, Richard Acock son,

____Acock daughter, Sarah Acock

daughter, Elizabeth Acock daughter

James Prince

Sisle Prince wife

John Prince son

Nance Prince daur.

Cross Road District by Jas. Paine

masters free men male slaves female slaves male slaves mulattos&c

Mary Gill

Mary Jones

Thos Jones

Mary Jones

John Jeffries

Mary Jeffries

Robert Callier Peter Nan, Frank Joseph Jeffries

Ruth Jeffries

John Davis

Marget Davis

Joseph Allen Alexr. Burnham Charles Goodman

Jane Goodman

1762 Bare Swamp District

Masters whites free male male female total

blacks slaves

16+ 12-16

Phillip Chavers & Celea Chavers & Negr. Pegg & Parrott

2 2 4

Richard Chavers & wife Lucrese & son John & Daughter Mille

4 4

List of John Pope for St. Johns Parish

Michael Gowin, Mulattoe, John Willson2 tithes

Thomas Gowin, Moses Gowin 2

William Hewlin 1

William Bass 1

Edward Gowin Senr. Mulla., Reps Gowin, Edward Gowin 3

Sampson Bass 1

Thos. Hulin 1

Epping Forest District [Note that male & female categories

include those listed in the white & black categories]

Edward Harris & wife Sarah daughtr. Amey 3 blacks, 1 male, 2

females 1 over 16, 3 total

William Chavers & wife Frances, John Hewens, daughters Kezia

& Fanny, Slaves Joe, Frank, Gordan, Newney, Jigg & Moll

1 white, 10 black, 5 males, 6 females, 5 over 16, total 11

Fishing Creek District

James Gowing, Son William, Refs. to list his wife

2 whites, 0 blacks, 2 males, 0 females, 2 over 16, 2 total

Gibiah Chavers, his wife Nancy

0 whites, 2 blacks, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Aquila Snelling & wife Lettice

0 white, 2 blacks, 1 male, a female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Gibiah Bunch Son William. Refs. to list his wife &c

2 white, 0 blacks, 2 males, 0 females, 2 over 16, 2 total

John Griffin & wife Miles

0 white, 2 black, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

William Chavers Jur.

0 white, 1 black, 1 male, 1 over 16, 1 total

James Shoemake & wife Mary

0 white, 2 black, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Country Line District

William Gowin Junr 2 white

List of _____

masters free men male slaves female slaves mulattos&c

Thomas Hawtorn Tom Frank Joe Jeffries, Ruth

Jeffries

Jno. Jefferas, Mary

Jefferas

List of Daniel Harrris for Little Fishing Creek District

Arthur Robison, Francis Kington Shadrick Brewer

Granville Parish by Robert Harris

Joseph Going Mulato not listed his wife

List of Saml. Benton for Oxford District & Fishing Creek

George Anderson, wife Mary, sons Jeremiah,

Nehemiah 4 blacks, 3 males, 1 female, 3 over 16, 4 total

George Pettiford, wife Lucy & Rachel Butler

3 blacks, 1 male, 2 females, 1 over 16, 3 total

George Harris, wife Catherine, Daughter mary

3 blacks, 1 male, 2 females, 1 over 16, 3 total

Joseph Bass & wife Jane

2 blacks, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Joseph Hawley & wife Martha, daughters Sarah, mary &

Martha 5 blacks, 1 male, 4 females, 1 over 16, 5 total

Lawrence Pettiford & wife Mary

2 blacks, 0 males, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Edward Bass & wife Tamer

2 blacks, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Lewis Anderson, wife Sarah, sons Shadrick, Lewis,

daughters Leshea, mary, & Sarah

7 blacks, 3 males, 4 females, 3 over 16, 7 total

Benja. Bass, wife Mary, daughter Selah & brother

James 4 blacks, 2 males, 2 females, 2 over 16, 4 total

Baptist District by Daniel Harris

James Prince master, John prince Mulatto

Bash Jones master, Wm Jones, John Jones, Ann Jones Mulattos
Shocco District

Solomon Alston Junr. & Willm. Black, Negroes

Wm. Nichols, Daniel & Sharper, females

Fillis Moll Venus & Little Fillis

1 Master, 1 white, 1 free black, 2 male slaves 16+, 4 female

slaves

Smiths Creek District by Jas. Paine

Charles Goodman Master, Jane Goodman Mulattos &c

Mulattos &c: Mary Jones, Thos. Jones, Mary Jones

Mulattos &c: Mary Gill

List of Phil. Pryor

John Portee Senr., John Portee Junr. Uriah Portee, Rachael

Portee Milly Portee Sarah Ason Lucy Wilson, Basel Wilson

0W, 0B, 6 total

Goodwins District

William Hawley 1 tithe

Jacob Bass, son Alexr & negro Dick 3

list of insolvents

Bunch, Gibbey 2

Gowen, James 2

Going, Michael 2

Going, Edward 2

Going, Jos. 1

Harris, Edward 3

Hawley, Jos. 5

list of insolvents for 1762 taxremaining in arrears as of

7 Sept. 1771

Gowen, Michael 2

Gowen, Edward 3

Gowen, Joseph 1

Harris, Edward 3

Hawley, Joseph 5

1763 only a few lists extant

Bare Swamp District

Thos. Smith & son Wm. & John Anderson & Negr. Peter Ebo

peter Jack Bett & Lucy 8

Will. Eaves & son Will. & Benjamin & Thos. Cheaves 4

Richard Chavers & sons John Lurany Milly Suffiah 4

List of Insolvents

Chavers, Richard 5

Evans, Major 2

Gowen, James 2

Going, Edward 2

Going, Wm. 1 Rong listed 1

Hawley, Joseph 5

Harris, Jane 1

Jones, Bash 5

Jefferis, Joseph 3

Jones, Mary Negro4

Jefferis, Jno. 2

Petiford, Geo. 2

1764 Good lists survive. In most all districts the categories are

white males, Black males, black females and “boys” ie. black

males aged 12-16.

Person’s List

Pettiford, George & wife Lucy 0-1-1-0

Yancey’s List ( part missing)

Gowen, Joseph 1-0-0-0

Gowen, William 1-0-0-0

Jones, Ambrose, James Jones & Ambrose Jones.

Negro Luse & Luse 3-0-2-0

List of Robert Harris

Cape, John and William Gowen 2-0-0-0

List of Samuel Benton (extant in two forms, one alphabetized. The unalphabetized list
os given, but this is damaged in some places ane is supplemented from the other list, in
square brackets.

Jas. Gowen, James Lunceford 2-0-0-0

Edwd. Harris his wife Sarah daughter Amy Lucy & Nancy 0-1-40

Lewis Anderson & his sons Lewis Shadrick his Wife &

Daughters Lisha & Sarah 0-3-3-0

Larrance Peteford his wife & son Isham 0-1-1-0

[Benjamin Bass Wife Mary & Daughters Saley & Winney 0-1-3-0

[Jeremia]h Anderson his Wife Margt & David Melche(?) 0-2-1-0

Edward Bass & Wife Taimer 0-1-1-0

Edwd. Harris WIfe Catheren & Daughter Mary 0-1-2-0

Henry Fuller, Thos. Smith & William Bunch 2-1-0-0

Geo. Anderson Wife Mary & Son Nehemiah 0-2-1-0

List of Smauel Benton (another district, but on same alph.

summary)

Aquilla Snelling Wife Lattace & Thos. Huland 0-2-1-0

James Shomake, his wife Marry 0-1-1-0

Mayer Evens Wife Martha & Arther Evens 0-2-1-0

Wm. Chaves [junr.] his wife Elender 0-1-1-0

Richd. Jones Wife Barshaba 0-1-1-0

Jos. Bass & Wife Jenney 0-1-1-0

Wm. Chavis, his wife Francis daughter Kasiah slaves

Joe Gordon Frank nooney Jigg & moll 0-4-5-0

Reubin Bass & wife Mary 0-1-1-0

[Gib]by Chavis & wife Nanny 0-1-1-0

[Joseph] Hawley Wife Martha & son Jacob 0-2-1-0

[Ri]chd. Chavis Wife Luraner son Jno Daughter

Milly & Soffe 0-2-3-0

Lewis Peteford & Wife Catherin & daughter 0-1-2-0

Wm. Hugland 0-1-0-0

List of John Pope(categories as in Benton’s lists)

Going, Thomas & Moses 2-0-0-0

Going, Joseph & James Harrison Molatto 1-1-0-0

Going, Edward & Edward Molatto 0-2-0-0

Harris, Gillam, Edward David William Hewet Jean Taylor 4-0-1-0

List of Thos. Person

George Petteford & wife Lucey 2 tithes

List of insolvents

Bass, Joseph2

Chavers, Richard 2

Gowen, Jos. 2

Gowen, James 2

Pettyford, George 2

Shoemake, James 2

1765 William Burford’s District

Joseph Oke Molatto 2 tithes

William Going Molatto not listed 2

County Line district by James Yancy

Ambroos Jones, James Jones Jur., Ambroos Jones Junr.,

negro Luse luse 3W, 2B

Joseph Gions 1, 0

Wm. Gions 1,0

John James 1,0

List of Sanuel Benton for Oxford District (categories are

whites, male Blacks, female Blacks, boys)

Jane Braswell Negro woman 0-0-1-0

Lawrence Petteford Wife Mary & son Isham 0-2-1-0

Lewis Anderson WIfe Sarah Son Shadrach & Lewis, Daughters

Lesha & Sarah 0-3-3-0

Benjamin Bass & wife Tamer 0-1-1-0

David Mitchel & wife Silvey 0-1-1-0

George Anderson Wife Mary & Son Nehemiah 0-2-1-0

Reubin Bass Wife Mary 2-0-0-0

List of Samuel Benton for Epping Forest District

Edward Harris Wife Sarah Daughter Nann Amy & Lucy 0-1-4-0

List of Wm. Bullock

Solomon Harris, Sarah his wife & William his son 0w, 3B

Randolph Lockalear & Sarah his wife 0w. 2B

Susanah Chavers 0w, 1B

176(5?) List of Reuben Searcey

Lewis Petiford, wife Catherine 0w, 2B

George Petiford, wife Lucy 0w, 2B

Box CR 44.601.20 1766 gives alphabetical summary only:

1766 Anderson, Lewis 5

Anderson, George 3

Anderson, Jeremiah 2

Bass, Benjamin 4

Bass, Reubin 2

Bass, Edward 2

Chavers, Gabriel 3

Chavers, William 9

Chavers, William Junr. 2

Chavers, Luraner 3

Evans, Major 2

Goin, Joseph 2

Gowin, Thomas 1

Gowing, Joseph 1

Gowin, Edward 1

Gowin, Reps 1

Hawley, Joseph 4

Harris, Edward 4

Harris, Edward 1

Jones, Ambrose 6

Jones, Richard 1

Lockelear, Randolph 3

Mitchel, David 10

Mitchel, David 2

Petteford, George 2

Petteford, Lewis 2

Petteford, Lawrence 3

Snelling, Aquillus 2

Tyler, Bartlet 2

Tyler, William 2

Memo of those as has not listed with John Pope

James Matthews (Mullattoe, has a wife and Daughter not listed)

Joseph Gowin (Mullattoe, has a wife and other Family not listed)

Edward Gowin (Mullattoe, has a wife &c not listed)

1767 list of Philips Pryor

Joseph Gowen, Presley Harrison John Cunningham, Minor Cockram 4w, 0B

list of John Pope (white, Black male, Black female)

Thomas Gowin 2-0-0

Moses Gowin 1-0-0

James Matthews 0-3-0

Joseph Gowin 0-2-0

Edward Gowin 0-1-0

Edward Gowin Jr.0-1-0

Edward Harris 1-0-1

Richard Jones 0-2-1

Aabraham Jones 0-1-1

List of Stephen Jett

Edward Harris & wife Sarah Harris, Daughters

Molly, Lucy & Nanny Harris 5

Joseph Hauley wife Marthew Harris &

Daughters Sarah, Mary & Marthew S sons

Jacob & Nathan Hauley 7

Archibald Mitchell & Wife Sealia Mitchell 2

Aquilla Snelling, Wife Lettiss & Neg. Bull 3

Benjamin Bass wife Mary, Son Hardey &

Daug. Winney 4

Reuben Bass & Wife Mary 2

Lawrence Pettiford Wife Mary & son Isham 3

Lewis Anderson, Wife Sarah & sons Shadrach,

Elijh. & Lewis 5

George Anderson Wife Mary & son Nehemiah

& Nathan Bass 4

Gibb Chavers & wife Ann 2

Major Evans & wife Martha 2

Alexander Snelling & James Blackley 2

Edward Bass & wife Tamer 2

Richard Tyler Neg Bennet 2

William Chavers Jur. & wife Ellendor 2

Susannah Chavers, Sons John, Robert, Daughts.

Milley & Charity 5

John Dickerson, Thomas Dickerson, John Easter,

Shadrack Chavis & Negro Cate 5

Willian Chavers, wife Francis Daugr. Fanny

Joh, Gordon, Nanny, Frank, Moll 8

Lewis Pettiford Wife Catarean daugr.

Coartney, Nelly, & Easter Mitchell5

Ann Bullock Dick, Jack, Sarah, Jenny, Dill 6 Blacks

list of ______(torn)

Benjamin Ragland, Rasmus Evans & Wife Mary, Squire & Hannah 1W, 4B

List of?

William Tyler Free Negro wife Frankey 2 Blacks

Separate List later in reel, Philip Pryors List

Joseph Gowen Prisly Morrison John Cunningham Minor Cocer?

4 white

1768 list of David Mitchell

George Pettiford & wife Lucy 0w, 2B

list of Jonathan Kittrell

Alexander Snelling & James Blackley 2

Gibeon Chavers & his wife Ann 2

Major Evans & his wife Ann 2

Edward Harris, Wife Sarah, son Ned Daughters Nanna Luce Nell 6

Willm Chavers & Wife Frances – Daughter Fanny Negros Jo. &

Gordon, Frank, Moll & Dila 8

Joseph Holley & Wife Martha sons Jacob & Nathan Daughters

Mary & Martha 6

John Dickerson, Thomas Dickerson John Hester Shadrach Chavers

Negroes Luce Barshaba & Cate 7

list of John Pope

Thomas Gowin, John Gowin, Alston Hopkins 3 tithes

Abraham Jones – wife Charity 2

Edward Harris, Nego. Girl Pegg 2

Richard Jones, his Wife Mary, his son Epheraim 3

Moses Gowin [torn]

Joseph Gowin his Nat 2

Laurance Petteford his wife Mary, Isam Petteford, Phelimon

Petteford [torn]

Archabald Mitchel, his wife Sealey [torn]

list of Stephen Jett

Edward Bass & Wife Tamer 2

Lewis Pettyford, wife Catharen & Daughter Cortney 3

Lewis Anderson, Wife Sarah sons Shadarick, Elisha & Lewis 5

Benjamin Bass, wife Mary, sons Hardy & Benjamin Daughters

Winney & Morning 6

Reuben Bass & Wife Mary 2

George Anderson wife Mary & Nathan Bass 3

list of Len Henley Bullock

David Mitchell (Negro) lists Self & Wife 0w. 2B

Sarah Smith (Malato) 0,1

list of Robert Harris

Bartlet Tyler his Wife and Sister Jane

1769 summary list from microfilm

white/ Black/ Carriage wheels

Anderson, George 0/3/0

Anderson, Lewis 0/5/0

Bass, Benjamin 0/6/0

Bass, Edward 0/2/0

Bass, Reuben 0/2/0

Chavers, William 0/8/0

Chavers, Gibea 0/3/0

Chavers, Luranah 1/4/0

Chavers, Shadrack 0/2/0

Chavers, William Jr 0/1/0

Evans, Major 0/2/0

Gowen, Thomas 3/0/0

Gowen, Moses 2/0/0

Gowen, William 1/0/0

Gowen, Edward 0/1/0

Hawley, Joseph 0/8/0

Harris, Edward 0/6/0

Jones, Richard 0/2/0

Jones, Ambrose 0/1/0

Pettiford, Lawrence 0/5/0

Pettiford, George 0/4/0

Snelling, Aquilla 1/2/0

Snelling, Alexander 2/0/0

Tylor, Bartlet 0/2/0

1771 Granville Taxables, summary from microfilm

Total

Anderson, Lewis 6

Bass, Nathan 3

Bass, Reuben 2

Bass, Edward 3

Bass, Benjamin 5

Chavers, Gibea 6

Chavers, William Sr 9

Gowin, Thomas 2

Gowin, Moses1

Gowin, John 1

Gowin, Edward 1

Gowin, Joseph 2

Harris, Edward 7

Hawley, Joseph 5

Jones, Ambrose 6

Jones, Richard 2

Mitchell, David 2 (F.N.)

Pettiford, Lawrence 5

Snelling, Aquilla 3

Snelling, Alexander 2

Tylor, Bartlet 1

Tiner, Samuel 3

Taber, Ezekiel 2

John Going 1 tithe

John Chavers 1

Lewis Anderson 1

George Anderson 1

1749 (incomplete lists with no breakdown by race and subsidiary

tithes not named)

List of John Martin

William Chaves 6 tithes

List of Jonathan White

George Anderson 2

Larrance Petteford 1

Lewis Anderson 2

Bartholomew Chaues 1

William Bass 1

1750 Relatively complete lists, but not providing racial breakdown and not naming the
subsidiary tithes in most cases.

List of Edwd. Jones

Michel Gooin 2

175[0?] List of Wm. Eaton

List of Saml. Henderson

Gibion Bunch 2

List of William Person

James Turner & his wife Mary & son David mollatoes & Two negroes Tom & Phill [torn]

List of Jonathan White

Edward Harris 2

Lawrence Pettiford 1

George Anderson 4

Lewis Anderson 4

Joseph Hawley 2

Richard Chaves 2

1751 (Lists do not seem to be complete, and give no racial breakdown, but do appear to tax
mixed-race wives in most cases.

List of Jonathan White (alphabetized)

Anderson, Lewis son Shadrick Elisha Daughtr & Mary Daughter 4

Anderson, Geo. Wife & Son George Son Jeremiah & Daughter Kate 5

Bass, Wm. and wife 2

Hally, Joseph & wife 2

Hawly, Nathll. 1

Hawly, Wm.1

Harris, Ed. and wife 2

Petterford, Lawrance 1

List of Wm. Person

James Turner & Mary his Wife & Daughter Moll, Negroes Phil

& Tom 0 white 2 negro, 3 mol.

List of Saml Henderson

William Going 2

1752 A number of districts provide a racial breakdown beginning in this year.

List of Robt. Harris

Anderson, George his wife and Sons George, Jermiah and Daughter Kate 0 white 5 black

Bass, William 1 0

Pettiford Lawrence and his wife Mary 0 2

List of Jonathan White

Luis ander Son (sic) 0 4

mallichy Reeves 0 1

James Turner 0 2

List of _____

Edward Harris negro 1

1753 List of Robert Harris (“one of his lists”)

George Anderson 0 1

William Going and his son 2 0

Lewis Anderson & son Shadrach Daughters Lisha and Mary 1 4

Edward Harris negro and Refuseth to list his wife 1 1

Robt. Mitchell, John Going 2 tithes

Richard Chavers negro 1

List of Robert Harris [another district]

Anderson, George and his Wife son Jeremian and Daughter Kathrine 0 4

Bass, Wm 1 0

Holly, William 1 0

Holly, William 1 0

Holly, Nathaniel and negro Peter 1 1

Petiford, Lawrence and his wife 0 2

List of Jno. Brantly

William Chavis tenn himself and sons Gibbin & William & Negro slaves Peter:
Gordon:Noon:Frank:Moll: Pomp & Gilly

List of Osborn Jeffreys

Robert Davis 0 1

Thomas Going 1 1

Michal Going 0 1

Edward Going 0 1

List of Lemuel Lanier

Wm. Chavis 7 tithes

Philip Chavis 1

Joseph Halley 1

Thomas Going 1

Michall Going 1

Michall Going 1

1754 list of Gideon Macon

Jno. Davis 0 1

Wm. Lewes & his wife Betty 1 1

Jno. Stroud, Micajah Bunch & Liddy Bunch1 2

List of Osborn Jeffreys

William Burnal 0 1

Michal Going 1 0

Robert Davis, Marget Davis, Ephrim Davis & Sarah Davis 0 4

Thomas Going 0 1

List of John Sallis (categories are: white tithes, free male negros or mulattos, free
female negros or mulattos, slaves)

Lewis Anderson, his Wife Sarah, Son Shadrach, Daughters Elisha, Mary, Tamer0-2-4-0

Joseph Holley, his wife Matthew 0-1-1-0

List of Edwd. Moore

Wm. Chavis Francis Gibeon William Jur. Lettis Gesier Francis Sons & Wife and Daughters
Negroes Gordin Peter Nune Frank Alce mol 13 total

List of Robt. Harris (alphabetized)

Anderson, George and his wife and son Jerh: and Daughter Kate 0 4

Bass, William 1 0

Holly, Nathll. Negro Peter 1 1

Harris, Edward negro and his wife black 0 2

Locus, James and his wife 0 2

Pettiford, Laurence and his wife 0 2

Pettiford, George 0 1

Pone, John and his wife 0 2

1755 summary list (from microfilm) C.044.70012 NC Archives

whites/ Blacks/ Total

George Anderson & wife

Son Jerry & daughter Catherine 0/4/4

Lawrence Pettiford & wife 0/2/2

Lewis Anderson & wife, son

Shadrack & daughters Mary and

Tamer 0/5/5

Wm Bass 1/0/1

George Pettyford & wife 0/2/2

Thomas Ash & Wife Abigail 0/2/2

Wm Burnal & wife Ann 0/2/2 ? (ink blot)

Thomas Going 0/1/1

Joseph Holly & wife Patt 0/2/2

John Pons & wife Patt 0/2/2

Robert Day 1/0/1

Gilbert Chavos 1/0/1

Edward Gowen 0/1/1

Michael Gowen 0/1/1

Joseph Gowen 0/1/1

William Chavos, Son Wm, Aquillar Snelling, John Huins// Peter

Gordon, Nanney?, Frank Moll, Pomp 0/10/10

William Going & Son Joseph 2/0/2

William Going & Son Joseph 2/0/2

Abigail Jones 0/3/3

1756 No free Blacks

1757 The tax lists are well preserved for this year, but mostly do not give racial identity
directly.

List of Richard Harris

William Gowen List Son Joseph & William 3 0

Nathaniel Halley List Son Julias Negro Peter 2 1

Benjamin Chavus & Jane his wife 2 total

George Petteford and Luce his wife 2 tithables

Larance Petteford and mary his wife 2

George Anderson Son Jere daughter Cathrine 3

Lewis Anderson & Sarah is wife Shadrach Lewis sons

Elisha & Sare Daughters 6

List of Samuel Henderson

William Bass 1 tithe

Wm. Chavers 10

Phil Chavers 3

Joseph Halley 2

Joseph Gowen 1

Gideon Gowen 1

Geo Anderson Neo. Peter & Dina 4

List of John Martin

Gibbia Chavers 1

Richard Chavers 1

Edward Harris 1

List of Gid. Macon

Thos: Goeing, Jno. Seemore [torn]

List Retd. by William Johnson [shf.]: perhaps insolvents

Goin, Chrisr. 1

Hawly, Joseph 2

Insolvent list retd. by William Johnson, Shf.

Chavers, Benj. 1

1758 List of Thos. Person

Alexander Anderson 1

Jos. Bass 1

List of Jas. Yancey

Nathaniel Halley son Julius Robert Sorril Negro Peter 3 1

William Gowing Son William 2 0

List of Nathl. Harris

Wm. Holley 1 0

George Anderson (Blackman) 0 1

Lawrence Petteford (Do) 0 1

Lewis Petteford (Do) 0 1

George Petteford (Do) 0 1

Natt. Harris, Harriss Amey 1 2

James Reaves and son James and Mary anderson negro 0 3

Wm. Bass 1 0

Saml. Bass 1 0

List of Wm. Johnson Shf, [insolvent list]

Hally, Joseph (insolvent) 2 tithes

1759 List very incomplete

List of John Pope

Edward Hulin, Mary Hulin Mulattoes 2 tithes

Joseph Goin, Mulattoe 1

Edward Goin, Mulattoe 1

Thomas Goin, William Gray White 2

William Anderson, John Anderson whites 2

James Goin Mulattoe, William Goin Mulattoe 2

Michael Goin, Mulattoe, John Wilson, Mulattoe 2

William Anderson, John Anderson whites 2

Delinquent and insolvent list

Petiford, Lewis 1

Huland, Edward 2

Going, James 2

Anderson, Geo. 1

Anderson, Wm I believe twice listd. 2

1758-9? undated list of Phil. Hawkins filed as “undated” in box 19

Phillip Chaves, wife Selah, Nego. Jordin 3 tithes

Edwd. Harris, Wife Sary N 2

1760 almost no original lists preserved

1761 whites/Blacks male/Blacks f/ Blacks 12-16

Fishing Creek District

Joseph Hawley Wife Martha & Daughters Sarah & Mary 0/1/3/0

William Chavers Junr & Slave Gorden 0/2/0/0

John Griffin Wife Miles & Fanny Bunch 0/1/2/0

Gideon Bunch Son William 0/2/0/0

Aquilla Snelling Wife Lettice & hired woman Amey 0/1/2/0

Gibbea Chavers wife Nanny 0/1/1/0

List of Fishing Creek District by Daniel Harris

Mulattos:

Samuell Hay Susannah hay wif 2

John Tomson Hannar Tomson wif [torn]

Epping Forest District

William Chavers, Wife Francis, Daughters Keziah & Janny,

John Hewens & Slaves Peter Frank Jig Moll & Nooney 0/3/7/0

Edward Harris Wife Sarah Daughter Amey 0/1/2/0

Oxford District

James Reeves, son Jeremiah & negro Charles 2/0/0/1

Lewis Anderson. Wife Sarah, Sons Shadrack & Lewis, Daughters

Lishia, Mary & Sarah 0/3/4/0

George Anderson, Wife Mary, Sons Jeremiah & Nehemiah 0/3/1/0

George Pettiford, Wife Lucy0/3/1/0

George Harris, WIfe Cathrine 0/1/1/0

Lawrence Pettiford, Wife Mary 0/1/1/0

Edward Bass, Wife Tamer 0/1/1/0

Benjamin Bass, Wife Mary & Brother James 0/2/1/0

Samuel Bass0/1/0/0

William Bass, Son Thomas 0/2/0/0

Joseph Bass, wife Janay 0/1/1/0

Goodwin’s District by Gideon Macon: total/whites/male slaves

16+/male slaves 12-16/female slaves/ free black

Jesse Ingram 4 total 1(white)

Richd. Ingram 1(white)

moll Beb a mollatto woman 1 free black

Charles 16+ male slave

List of John Pope

Thomas, Moses Gowin. Refuses to List his wife 2 tithes

William Hewlin 1

Edward Hewlin, Mary Hewlin 2

Michael Gowin, John Wilson. Refuses to list his wife 2

Joseph Gowin. Refuses to list his wife 1

List of Robt. Harris for Granville Parish

Edward Going sons Edwd. Reeps 0 white/3black males

Country Line District by Larkin Johnston

William Anderson 1

William Gowin, James Gowin 2

William Gowin Junr, Jesse Chandlor 2

Babtist District by Daniel Harris

Masters white black mulatto

___Hay & Sarah Hay wife

Bash Jones

ann Jones wif

Richard Acock, George Night

Marey Acock wife, Elizabeth

Ledbetter mother, Richard Acock son,

____acock daughter, Sarah acock

daughter, Elizabeth acock daughter

James Prince

Sisle Prince wife

John Prince son

Nance Prince daur.

Cross Road District by Jas. Paine

masters free men male slaves female slaves male slaves mulattos&c

Mary Gill

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Mary Jones

Thos Jones

Mary Jones

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John Jeffries

Mary Jeffries

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Robert Callier Peter Nan, Frank Joseph Jeffries

Ruth Jeffries

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John Davis

Marget Davis

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Joseph Allen Alexr. Burnham Charles Goodman

Jane Goodman

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1762 Bare Swamp District

Masters whites free male male female total

blacks slaves

16+ 12-16

Phillip Chavers & Celea Chavers & Negr. Pegg & Parrott

2 2 4

Richard Chavers & wife Lucrese & son John & Daughter Mille

4 4

List of John Pope for St. Johns Parish

Michael Gowin, Mulattoe, John Willson2 tithes

Thomas Gowin was listed as a purchaser at the estate sale of James McGehee on November 23, 1774, according to “Granville County, North Carolina Wills, 1746-1808.”

Other purchasers included: Joseph McGehee, John Champion, Charles McGehee, Joseph Wade, John Neville, William McGehee, Ferrel McGehee, Amstead Roberts. According to by John Pope, Sheriff.

Thomas Gowin, Moses Gowin 2

William Hewlin 1

William Bass 1

Edward Gowin Senr. Mulla., Reps Gowin, Edward Gowin 3

Sampson Bass 1

Thos. Hulin 1

Epping Forest District [Note that male & female categories

include those listed in the white & black categories]

Edward Harris & wife Sarah daughtr. Amey 3 blacks, 1 male, 2

females 1 over 16, 3 total

William Chavers & wife Frances, John Hewens, daughters Kezia

& Fanny, Slaves Joe, Frank, Gordan, Newney, Jigg & Moll

1 white, 10 black, 5 males, 6 females, 5 over 16, total 11

Fishing Creek District

James Gowing, Son William, Refs. to list his wife

2 whites, 0 blacks, 2 males, 0 females, 2 over 16, 2 total

Gibiah Chavers, his wife Nancy

0 whites, 2 blacks, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Aquila Snelling & wife Lettice

0 white, 2 blacks, 1 male, a female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Gibiah Bunch Son William. Refs. to list his wife &c

2 white, 0 blacks, 2 males, 0 females, 2 over 16, 2 total

John Griffin & wife Miles

0 white, 2 black, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

William Chavers Jur.

0 white, 1 black, 1 male, 1 over 16, 1 total

James Shoemake & wife Mary

0 white, 2 black, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Country Line District

William Gowin Junr 2 white

List of _____

masters free men male slaves female slaves mulattos&c

Thomas Hawtorn Tom Frank Joe Jeffries, Ruth

Jeffries

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Jno. Jefferas, Mary

Jefferas

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List of Daniel Harrris for Little Fishing Creek District

Arthur Robison, Francis Kington Shadrick Brewer

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Granville Parish by Robert Harris

Joseph Going Mulato not listed his wife

List of Saml. Benton for Oxford District & Fishing Creek

George Anderson, wife Mary, sons Jeremiah,

Nehemiah 4 blacks, 3 males, 1 female, 3 over 16, 4 total

George Pettiford, wife Lucy & Rachel Butler

3 blacks, 1 male, 2 females, 1 over 16, 3 total

George Harris, wife Catherine, Daughter mary

3 blacks, 1 male, 2 females, 1 over 16, 3 total

Joseph Bass & wife Jane

2 blacks, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Joseph Hawley & wife Martha, daughters Sarah, mary &

Martha 5 blacks, 1 male, 4 females, 1 over 16, 5 total

Lawrence Pettiford & wife Mary

2 blacks, 0 males, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Edward Bass & wife Tamer

2 blacks, 1 male, 1 female, 1 over 16, 2 total

Lewis Anderson, wife Sarah, sons Shadrick, Lewis,

daughters Leshea, mary, & Sarah

7 blacks, 3 males, 4 females, 3 over 16, 7 total

Benja. Bass, wife Mary, daughter Selah & brother

James 4 blacks, 2 males, 2 females, 2 over 16, 4 total

Baptist District by Daniel Harris

James Prince master, John prince Mulatto

Bash Jones master, Wm Jones, John Jones, Ann Jones Mulattos

Shocco District

Solomon Alston Junr. & Willm. Black, Negroes

Wm. Nichols, Daniel & Sharper, females

Fillis Moll Venus & Little Fillis

1 Master, 1 white, 1 free black, 2 male slaves 16+, 4 female

slaves

Smiths Creek District by Jas. Paine

Charles Goodman Master, Jane Goodman Mulattos &c

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Mulattos &c: Mary Jones, Thos. Jones, Mary Jones

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Mulattos &c: Mary Gill

List of Phil. Pryor

John Portee Senr., John Portee Junr. Uriah Portee, Rachael

Portee Milly Portee Sarah Ason Lucy Wilson, Basel Wilson

0W, 0B, 6 total

Goodwins District

William Hawley 1 tithe

Jacob Bass, son Alexr & negro Dick 3

list of insolvents

Bunch, Gibbey 2

Gowen, James 2

Going, Michael 2

Going, Edward 2

Going, Jos. 1

Harris, Edward 3

Hawley, Jos. 5

list of insolvents for 1762 taxremaining in arrears as of

7 Sept. 1771

Gowen, Michael 2

Gowen, Edward 3

Gowen, Joseph 1

Harris, Edward 3

Hawley, Joseph 5

1763 only a few lists extant

Bare Swamp District

Thos. Smith & son Wm. & John Anderson & Negr. Peter Ebo

peter Jack Bett & Lucy 8

Will. Eaves & son Will. & Benjamin & Thos. Cheaves 4

Richard Chavers & sons John Lurany Milly Suffiah 4

List of Insolvents

Chavers, Richard 5

Evans, Major 2

Gowen, James 2

Going, Edward 2

Going, Wm. 1 Rong listed 1

Hawley, Joseph 5

Harris, Jane 1

Jones, Bash 5

Jefferis, Joseph 3

Jones, Mary Negro4

Jefferis, Jno. 2

Petiford, Geo. 2

1764 Good lists survive. In most all districts the categories are

white males, Black males, black females and “boys” ie. black

males aged 12-16.

Person’s List

Pettiford, George & wife Lucy 0-1-1-0

Yancey’s List ( part missing)

Gowen, Joseph 1-0-0-0

Gowen, William 1-0-0-0

Jones, Ambrose, James Jones & Ambrose Jones.

Negro Luse & Luse 3-0-2-0

List of Robert Harris

Cape, John and William Gowen 2-0-0-0

List of Samuel Benton (extant in two forms, one alphabetized. The unalphabetized list
os given, but this is damaged in some places ane is supplemented from the other list, in
square brackets.

Jas. Gowen, James Lunceford 2-0-0-0

Edwd. Harris his wife Sarah daughter Amy Lucy & Nancy 0-1-40

Lewis Anderson & his sons Lewis Shadrick his Wife &

Daughters Lisha & Sarah 0-3-3-0

Larrance Peteford his wife & son Isham 0-1-1-0

[Benjamin Bass Wife Mary & Daughters Saley & Winney 0-1-3-0

[Jeremia]h Anderson his Wife Margt & David Melche(?) 0-2-1-0

Edward Bass & Wife Taimer 0-1-1-0

Edwd. Harris WIfe Catheren & Daughter Mary 0-1-2-0

Henry Fuller, Thos. Smith & William Bunch 2-1-0-0

Geo. Anderson Wife Mary & Son Nehemiah 0-2-1-0

List of Smauel Benton (another district, but on same alph.

summary)

Aquilla Snelling Wife Lattace & Thos. Huland 0-2-1-0

James Shomake, his wife Marry 0-1-1-0

Mayer Evens Wife Martha & Arther Evens 0-2-1-0

Wm. Chaves [junr.] his wife Elender 0-1-1-0

Richd. Jones Wife Barshaba 0-1-1-0

Jos. Bass & Wife Jenney 0-1-1-0

Wm. Chavis, his wife Francis daughter Kasiah slaves

Joe Gordon Frank nooney Jigg & moll 0-4-5-0

Reubin Bass & wife Mary 0-1-1-0

[Gib]by Chavis & wife Nanny 0-1-1-0

[Joseph] Hawley Wife Martha & son Jacob 0-2-1-0

[Ri]chd. Chavis Wife Luraner son Jno Daughter

Milly & Soffe 0-2-3-0

Lewis Peteford & Wife Catherin & daughter 0-1-2-0

Wm. Hugland 0-1-0-0

List of John Pope(categories as in Benton’s lists)

Going, Thomas & Moses 2-0-0-0

Going, Joseph & James Harrison Molatto 1-1-0-0

Going, Edward & Edward Molatto 0-2-0-0

Harris, Gillam, Edward David William Hewet Jean Taylor 4-0-1-0

List of Thos. Person

George Petteford & wife Lucey 2 tithes

List of insolvents

Bass, Joseph2

Chavers, Richard 2

Gowen, Jos. 2

Gowen, James 2

Pettyford, George 2

Shoemake, James 2

1765 William Burford’s District

Joseph Oke Molatto 2 tithes

William Going Molatto not listed 2

County Line district by James Yancy

Ambroos Jones, James Jones Jur., Ambroos Jones Junr.,

negro Luse luse 3W, 2B

Joseph Gions 1, 0

Wm. Gions 1,0

John James 1,0

List of Sanuel Benton for Oxford District (categories are

whites, male Blacks, female Blacks, boys)

Jane Braswell Negro woman 0-0-1-0

Lawrence Petteford Wife Mary & son Isham 0-2-1-0

Lewis Anderson WIfe Sarah Son Shadrach & Lewis, Daughters

Lesha & Sarah 0-3-3-0

Benjamin Bass & wife Tamer 0-1-1-0

David Mitchel & wife Silvey 0-1-1-0

George Anderson Wife Mary & Son Nehemiah 0-2-1-0

Reubin Bass Wife Mary 2-0-0-0

List of Samuel Benton for Epping Forest District

Edward Harris Wife Sarah Daughter Nann Amy & Lucy 0-1-4-0

List of Wm. Bullock

Solomon Harris, Sarah his wife & William his son 0w, 3B

Randolph Lockalear & Sarah his wife 0w. 2B

Susanah Chavers 0w, 1B

176(5?) List of Reuben Searcey

Lewis Petiford, wife Catherine 0w, 2B

George Petiford, wife Lucy 0w, 2B

Box CR 44.601.20 1766 gives alphabetical summary only:

1766 Anderson, Lewis 5

Anderson, George 3

Anderson, Jeremiah 2

Bass, Benjamin 4

Bass, Reubin 2

Bass, Edward 2

Chavers, Gabriel 3

Chavers, William 9

Chavers, William Junr. 2

Chavers, Luraner 3

Evans, Major 2

Goin, Joseph 2

Gowin, Thomas 1

Gowing, Joseph 1

Gowin, Edward 1

Gowin, Reps 1

Hawley, Joseph 4

Harris, Edward 4

Harris, Edward 1

Jones, Ambrose 6

Jones, Richard 1

Lockelear, Randolph 3

Mitchel, David 10

Mitchel, David 2

Petteford, George 2

Petteford, Lewis 2

Petteford, Lawrence 3

Snelling, Aquillus 2

Tyler, Bartlet 2

Tyler, William 2

Memo of those as has not listed with John Pope

James Matthews (Mullattoe, has a wife and Daughter not listed)

Joseph Gowin (Mullattoe, has a wife and other Family not listed)

Edward Gowin (Mullattoe, has a wife &c not listed)

1767 list of Philips Pryor

Joseph Gowen, Presley Harrison John Cunningham, Minor Cockram 4w, 0B

list of John Pope (white, Black male, Black female)

Thomas Gowin 2-0-0

Moses Gowin 1-0-0

James Matthews 0-3-0

Joseph Gowin 0-2-0

Edward Gowin 0-1-0

Edward Gowin Jr.0-1-0

Edward Harris 1-0-1

Richard Jones 0-2-1

Aabraham Jones 0-1-1

List of Stephen Jett

Edward Harris & wife Sarah Harris, Daughters

Molly, Lucy & Nanny Harris 5

Joseph Hauley wife Marthew Harris &

Daughters Sarah, Mary & Marthew S sons

Jacob & Nathan Hauley 7

Archibald Mitchell & Wife Sealia Mitchell 2

Aquilla Snelling, Wife Lettiss & Neg. Bull 3

Benjamin Bass wife Mary, Son Hardey &

Daug. Winney 4

Reuben Bass & Wife Mary 2

Lawrence Pettiford Wife Mary & son Isham 3

Lewis Anderson, Wife Sarah & sons Shadrach,

Elijh. & Lewis 5

George Anderson Wife Mary & son Nehemiah

& Nathan Bass 4

Gibb Chavers & wife Ann 2

Major Evans & wife Martha 2

Alexander Snelling & James Blackley 2

Edward Bass & wife Tamer 2

Richard Tyler Neg Bennet 2

William Chavers Jur. & wife Ellendor 2

Susannah Chavers, Sons John, Robert, Daughts.

Milley & Charity 5

John Dickerson, Thomas Dickerson, John Easter,

Shadrack Chavis & Negro Cate 5

Willian Chavers, wife Francis Daugr. Fanny

Joh, Gordon, Nanny, Frank, Moll 8

Lewis Pettiford Wife Catarean daugr.
Coartney, Nelly, & Easter Mitchell5
Ann Bullock Dick, Jack, Sarah, Jenny, Dill 6 Blacks

list of ______(torn)
Benjamin Ragland, Rasmus Evans & Wife Mary, Squire & Hannah 1W, 4B

List of?
William Tyler Free Negro wife Frankey 2 Blacks

Separate List later in reel, Philip Pryors List
Joseph Gowen Prisly Morrison John Cunningham Minor Cocer?

4 white

1768 list of David Mitchell

George Pettiford & wife Lucy 0w, 2B

list of Jonathan Kittrell

Alexander Snelling & James Blackley 2

Gibeon Chavers & his wife Ann 2

Major Evans & his wife Ann 2

Edward Harris, Wife Sarah, son Ned Daughters Nanna Luce Nell 6

Willm Chavers & Wife Frances – Daughter Fanny Negros Jo. &

Gordon, Frank, Moll & Dila 8

Joseph Holley & Wife Martha sons Jacob & Nathan Daughters

Mary & Martha 6

John Dickerson, Thomas Dickerson John Hester Shadrach Chavers

Negroes Luce Barshaba & Cate 7

list of John Pope

Thomas Gowin, John Gowin, Alston Hopkins 3 tithes

Abraham Jones – wife Charity 2

Edward Harris, Nego. Girl Pegg 2

Richard Jones, his Wife Mary, his son Epheraim 3

Moses Gowin [torn]

Joseph Gowin his Nat 2

Laurance Petteford his wife Mary, Isam Petteford, Phelimon

Petteford [torn]

Archabald Mitchel, his wife Sealey [torn]

list of Stephen Jett

Edward Bass & Wife Tamer 2

Lewis Pettyford, wife Catharen & Daughter Cortney 3

Lewis Anderson, Wife Sarah sons Shadarick, Elisha & Lewis 5

Benjamin Bass, wife Mary, sons Hardy & Benjamin Daughters

Winney & Morning 6

Reuben Bass & Wife Mary 2

George Anderson wife Mary & Nathan Bass 3

list of Len Henley Bullock

David Mitchell (Negro) lists Self & Wife 0w. 2B

Sarah Smith (Malato) 0,1

list of Robert Harris

Bartlet Tyler his Wife and Sister Jane

1769 summary list from microfilm

white/ Black/ Carriage wheels

Anderson, George 0/3/0

Anderson, Lewis 0/5/0

Bass, Benjamin 0/6/0

Bass, Edward 0/2/0

Bass, Reuben 0/2/0

Chavers, William 0/8/0

Chavers, Gibea 0/3/0

Chavers, Luranah 1/4/0

Chavers, Shadrack 0/2/0

Chavers, William Jr 0/1/0

Evans, Major 0/2/0

Gowen, Thomas 3/0/0

Gowen, Moses 2/0/0

Gowen, William 1/0/0

Gowen, Edward 0/1/0

Hawley, Joseph 0/8/0

Harris, Edward 0/6/0

Jones, Richard 0/2/0

Jones, Ambrose 0/1/0

Pettiford, Lawrence 0/5/0

Pettiford, George 0/4/0

Snelling, Aquilla 1/2/0

Snelling, Alexander 2/0/0

Tylor, Bartlet 0/2/0

1771 Granville Taxables, summary from microfilm

Total

Anderson, Lewis 6

Bass, Nathan 3

Bass, Reuben 2

Bass, Edward 3

Bass, Benjamin 5

Chavers, Gibea 6

Chavers, William Sr 9

Gowin, Thomas 2

Gowin, Moses1

Gowin, John 1

Gowin, Edward 1

Gowin, Joseph 2

Harris, Edward 7

Hawley, Joseph 5

Jones, Ambrose 6

Jones, Richard 2

Mitchell, David 2 (F.N.)
Pettiford, Lawrence 5
Snelling, Aquilla 3
Snelling, Alexander 2
Tylor, Bartlet 1
Tiner, Samuel 3
Taber, Ezekiel 2
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Elizabeth Goine was married to Edmund Emory February 23, 1807, according to Granville County marriage records. Bryant Cash was bondsman.
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Edward Going was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Granville County, page 143.
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Henry Going was bondsman for the marriage of Charles Pet­tygrew and Elizabeth Cash December 6, 1810, according to “Granville County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1868” by Brent Holcomb. Fanny M. Sneed witnessed the ceremony.
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“State of North Carolina vs. Archibald Gowen” was tried in Granville County about 1783, according to “Abstracts of Granville County Court Minutes, 1791-1795.”
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Moses Gowen was born about 1710, probably in Virginia. He later moved to Granville County, thought to be around 1750. He was recorded in the 1762 tax list, page 42. His family appeared in the Granville County tax list of 1769 with “two whites.” He reappeared as “one white poll” in the 1771 tax list.
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George Gowin “of Granville County” received a deed to 604 acres from Henry McCulloh “of Great Britain” August 19, 1763, according to Granville County Deed Book G, page 181.
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On August 1, 1762 James Gowin was “sworn chain carrier” on the survey of a patent for Ebenezer Wilson, according to Surveyor’s Book 14, page 107.
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M. I. Gowin received a deed from William Gray, according to Granville County Deed Book H, page 481.
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Thomas Goin was mentioned in “Drummers and Fifers in North Regiment of Militia Commanded by Col. Maurice Smith” August 15, 1815, according to Granville County Will Book 7, page 545.
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Susannah Gowan, daughter of William Gowan, was born Ap-ril 23, 1769, according to “Greenway and Related Families” by Billy L. Smith. She was married in 1793 to John Green-way, a neighbor to William Gowan in Island Creek District of Granville County. John Greenway and Susannah Gowan Greenway removed to Rutherford County, North Carolina in 1805, according to Susan Georgion, a descendant. Five chil-dren were born to them in Granville County and three more in Rutherford County.
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There were many Allen individuals who appeared in Granville County suggesting that this was one of the places where the Gowen family intermarried with the Allen family. Individuals recorded there include: Arondall [Arundel?] Allen, Champion Allen, Charles Allen, David Allen, Drury Allen, Gresham Al-len, John Allen, Reynold Allen, Reginald Allen, Richard Al
len, Robert Allen, Sr, Robert Allen, Jr, Samuel Allen, “Wid-ow” Allen, William Allen, William and Mary Allen, William Allen, Jr, Young Allen and Zachariah Allen.

“William Allin” bequeathed property to “my second wife, Frances for her lifetime,” in his will written May 4, 1781, ac­cording to Granville County Will Book 1, page 515.
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Gowin Black received a land grant of 470 acres July 28, 1761, according to Granville County Deed Book E, page 457.
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Goin Clayton and John Clayton were witnesses October 24, 1763 to a deed in which William Clayton conveyed 65 acres on Jonathan’s Creek to Jeremiah Clayton, according to Granville County Deed Book F, page 489.
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Mourning Hunt, widow of John Hunt made an agreement with William Hicks, Sr, widower whom she is about to marry, on May 30, 1778 that she will claim no part of his estate if he preceded her in death, according to Granville County Will Book I, page 514. They were married May 27, 1778 with John Searcy as bondsman, according to “Granville Pot­pourri” by Virginia Reavis Lyle.

Robert Hicks received 300 acres for “100 pounds, Virginia money” March 4, 1752, according to Granville County Deed Book B, page 439.

Descendant Researchers:

Cheryl Allen, 9857 W. Alliance, Boise, ID, 83704, 208/378-0714

GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Benjamin Goin “of Guilford County” deeded 188 acres “on Double Creeks of Fishers Creek adjoining Thomas Grogan and William Stephens” to Elizabeth Strong for 50 pounds in a deed dated September 1783, according to Guilford County Deed Book 3, page 24. The transfer was probably made in anticipation of a grant which was dated October 22, 1783.
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Alsey Goings was married to Chelsey Ketter November 3, 1848 in Guilford County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 02244, bondsman Charles Dempsey, witness R. N. McCulloch, bond 56967.
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Edy Goings was married to John Arnold March 27, 1839 in Guilford County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1017, bondsman Jesse X. Pedigre, witness John M. Logan, Bond No. 53192.
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George Washington Goings was born in Guilford County about 1810 and removed to Surry County, according to “The Heritage of Surry County, North Carolina.” “George W. Gowins” was licensed to marry Elizabeth Partain September 13, 1838, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Missing Marriage Bonds,” Vol. 3 by Don Hoover. One report shows the marriage occurring in nearby Carroll County, Virginia.

“George Going” was enumerated in the 1840 census of Surry County as the head of Household 290, composed of:

“Going, George white male 20-30 illiterate
white female 20-30 illiterate

In his old age George Washington Goings went blind. On the day of his death on a severely windy day, he insisted that his two little granddaughters take him to his bean patch. As they led him to his garden, they noticed that a huge old tree on the trail was about to be uprooted by the wind and tried to pull him out of danger. He ignored their warnings and proceeded alone. They watched in horror as the tree came crashing down, crushing him.

Children born to them include:

William Pinkney Goings born August 8, 1839
George Washington Goings, Jr. born about 1840
James Goings born about 1842

William Pinkney Goings, son of George Goings, was born August 8, 1839 in Carroll County, Virginia. He was married about 1866 to Lorina J. Davis who was born February 21, 1845. He operated a farm and a tannery which was located on New River in Carroll County. Additionally he busied himself as a Primitive Baptist preacher.

Lorina J. Davis Goings died October 20, 1876, and he was remarried January 18, 1877 to her first cousin, Charity M. Davis.

After some discouraging times in Missouri and later Nebraska, they returned to Carroll County. Later they removed across the state line to Surry County. He died there September 2, 1893 and was buried at Crooked Creek, Virginia.

Children born to William Pinkney Goings and Lorina J. Davis Goings include:

Guy M. Goings born October 25, 1867
White S. Goings born September 4, 1869
Guiles T. Goings born January 29, 1871
Mary Etta Goings born April 5, 1874
[daughter] born January 18, 1876
[son] born October 19, 1877

Children born to William Pinkney Goings and Charity M. Davis Goings include:

Sarah Alice Goings born January 27, 1878
Nancy Emmaline Goings born May 31, 1880
Emmett Monroe Goings born January 5, 1883
Joseph Goings born July 20, 1885
Dora E. Goings born October 18, 1886
Isaac J. Goings born July 20, 1887
James Wyatt Goings born June 13, 1891
William P. Goings born November 2, 1893

Emmett Monroe Goings, son of William Pinkney Goings and Charity M. Davis Goings, was born January 5, 1883. He was married December 19, 1904 to Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes. He was a farmer and very active in the Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and clerk. He died March 11, 1963.

Children born to Emmett Monroe Goings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings include:

Emmett Elmer Goings born October 26, 1905
Mary Edna Goings born May 17, 1907
William Henley Goings born October 28, 1908
Dorothy Emma Goings born July 27, 1910
Boyd Grant Goings born November 7, 1913
Grady Easter Goings born April 4, 1915
Wallace Rabon Goings born November 21, 1919
Roland Goings born about 1920
Dora Alice Goings born February 20, 1924

Emmett Elmer Goings, son of Emmett Monroe Goings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born October 26, 1905. He was married about 1927 to Rosie Amburn. After seven children they were divorced.

Children born to Emmett Elmer Goings and Rosie Amburn Goings include:

Ida Mae Bryant Goings born about 1930
William Monroe Goings born about 1932
Thelma Goings born about 1934
Louise Goings born about 1937
Loretta Floyd Goings born about 1940
Frances Worth Goings born about 1943
Clayton Goings born about 1947

Mary Edna Goings, daughter of Emmett Monroe Goings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born May 17, 1907. She was married about 1930 to Elbert Clifton. They were di­vorced shortly afterward. One son, Emmett Edward Clifton, was born to them about 1932.

William Henley Goings, son of Emmett Monroe Goings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born October 28, 1908. He was married about 1931 to Zella Lee Lowe.

Children born to them include:

William Clarence Goings born about 1933
Gray Lowe Goings born about 1935
Elizabeth Ann Goings born about 1938
Linda Marie Goings born about 1942

Dorothy Emma Goings, daughter of Emmett Monroe Go­ings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born July 27, 1910. She was married about 1930 to Charlie Jackson Car­son.

Two children were born to them

Charles Monroe Carson born about 1932
Betty Gail Carson born about 1936

Boyd Grant Goings, son of Emmett Monroe Goings and Eliz­abeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born November 7, 1913. He was married about 1938 to Vera Gladys Gentry.

Two children were born to Boyd Grant Goings and Vera Gladys Gentry Goings:

Nancy Lee Goings born about 1940
Janie Sue Goings born about 1944

Grady Easter Goings, son of Emmett Monroe Goings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born April 4, [Easter Sunday] 1915. He was married November 2, 1942 to Aileen Haveline Atkins who was born February 16, 1920 in Surry County to Charlie Marshall Atkins and Dorothy Ida Hodges Atkins.

Dorothy Emma Goings, daughter of Emmett Monroe Goings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born July 27, 1910. She was married about 1930 to Charlie Jackson Carson.

Two children were born to them

Charles Monroe Carson born about 1932
Betty Gail Carson born about 1936

Boyd Grant Goings, son of Emmett Monroe Goings and Eliz­abeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born November 7, 1913. He was married about 1938 to Vera Gladys Gentry.

Two children were born to Boyd Grant Goings and Vera Gladys Gentry Goings:

Nancy Lee Goings born about 1940
Janie Sue Goings born about 1944

Grady Easter Goings, son of Emmett Monroe Goings and Elizabeth “Betty” Mayes Goings, was born April 4, [Easter Sunday] 1915. He was married November 2, 1942 to Aileen Haveline Atkins who was born February 16, 1920 in Surry County to Charlie Marshall Atkins and Dorothy Ida Hodges Atkins.

Children born to them include:

Aubrey Clane Lowe born about 1948
Avery Dean Lowe born about 1951
Randy Mitchell Lowe born about 1955
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Parthena Goans was married to Seth G. Climer February 11, 1834, according to “Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1083, bondsman William M. Fittes, witness W. W. Woodburn, Bond 54275.
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Jonas Goin was married June 11, 1865 to Sary E. Calhoon. according to “Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01167, bondsman Tommas H. X. Par, witness J. A. Davis, bond 000055674. Children born to Jonas Goin and Sary E. Cal­hoon Goin are unknown.
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Thompson Going was married to Syndia Cobb September 1, 1838 in Guilford County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01168, bondsman Seth G. Climer, witness John H. Logan, bond 000055676. Nothing more is known of Thompson Going and Syndia Cobb Going.
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Ailsy Goings was married November 13, 1848 to Chesley Ketter, according to “Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1850.”
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Drury Goings was married October 23, 1827 to Sally Petti­grew, according to “Guilford County, North Carolina Mar­riages, 1753-1850,” record 01167, bondsman James Petigrew, witness John Hanner, bond 000055675. Children born to Drury Goings and Sally Pettigrew are unknown.

Henry Goings, Jr. was married to Rebecca Pettigrew Septem­ber 6, 1827 in Guilford County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01168, bondsman Henry Goings, Sr., witness John G. Hammer, bond 000055677. Henry Goings and Rebecca Pettigrew Goings may have been a brother and sister to Drury Going and Sally Pettigrew Goings.
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Edy Goings was married March 27, 1839 to John Arnold, ac­cording to “Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1850.”
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Elizabeth M. Goings was married January 29, 1845 to William Bell, according to “Guilford County, North Car­olina Marriages, 1753-1850,” record 01028, bondsman William R. Stor, bond 000053386. Nothing more is known of William Bell and Elizabeth M. Goings Bell.
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Henry Going was married August 14, 1811 to Nancy Pedi­grew, according to Granville County Bond No. 7780. Ellis Walker was bondsman. Children born to Henry Going and Nancy Pedigrew Going are unknown.

“Henry Goings” appeared as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Guilford County, North Carolina, page 28 ac­cording to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”

He reappeared in the 1840 census of Guilford County, page 316, as the head of a household composed of:

“Goings, Henry white male 50-60
white female 40-50
white female 15-20
white female 10-15”

Nearby was enumerated the household of Thompson Goings, possibly a son of Henry Goings. His family was composed of:

“Goings, Thompson white male 20-30
white female 20-30
white female 0-5”

“Thompson Going” had been married January 9, 1838 to Syndia Cobb, according to “Guilford County, North Car­olina Marriages, 1753-1850.”

Henry Goings, Jr. was married to Rebecca Pettigrew Septem­ber 6, 1827. Henry Goings and Rebecca Pettigrew Goings may have been a brother and sister to Drury Going and Sally Pettigrew Goings.
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Edy Goings was married March 27, 1839 to John Arnold, ac­cording to “Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1850.”
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Elizabeth M. Goings was married January 29, 1845 to William Bell, according to “Guilford County, North Car­olina Marriages, 1753-1850.”
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Thompson Goings was married to Polly Pritchett May 15, 1839, according to “Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1850,” record 01168, bondsman Camron Story, witness James M. Logan, bond 000055678. Thompson Going removed to Ashe County, North Carolina, according to the research of Sharon Miller of Pylesville, Maryland.

“Thompson Goyne” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Jefferson County, Alabama, Powell’s township, page 201.

Thompson Goings was married for the third time about 1855, wife’s name Mary. They were enumerated in the 1860 census. “Thompson Gowin” received a land grant July 3, 1883 in Jefferson County, Alabama. The land was described as the “south half of the northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 16 South, Range 3 West of Huntsville Meridian.” On December 5, 1884 “Thompson Gowin” received a second grant which adjoined his first grant.

Children born to Thompson Going and Syndia Cobb Going are unknown.

Children born to Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, according to the research of Sharon Miller, include:

N. C. Goings born about 1840
Martha L. Goings born about 1842
Rebecca Catherine Goings born about 1844
Mary P. Goings born about 1846
Henry Goings born about 1849
Ann Goings born about 1850
Jane Goings born about 1852

Children born to Thompson Goings and Mary Goings include:

Oreany Goings born about 1869

N. C. Goings, son of Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, was born about 1840 according to Rick Miller, a great-great-grandson of Thompson Goings. He did not appear in the 1860 census of his father’s household.

Martha L. Goings, daughter of Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, was born about 1842. She was married in 1861 to James P. Cates.

Rebecca Catherine Goings, daughter of Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, was born about 1844. “Rebecca Goens” was married to “Hesekiah McGrady” June 4, 1861 in Ashe County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” records 1034 and 2005. Bond Nos. 1075 and 2011 were posted.

Children born to Hezekiah McGrady and Rebecca Catherine Goings McGrady are believed to include:

Martha “Mattie” McGrady born about 1866

Martha “Mattie” McGrady, regarded as a daughter of Hezekiah McGrady and Rebecca Catherine Goings McGrady, was born about 1866. She was married about 1883 to Stephen D. Reedy.
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Mary P. Goings, son of Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, was born about 1846. She did not appear in the 1860 census.
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Henry Goings, son of Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, was born about 1849. He appeared at “age 13” in the 1860 census. According to Rick Miller, Henry Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 in Peak Greek township, [state not given] as:

“Goings, Henry 30, born in 1850
Catherine 23, born in 1857, wife
James P. 2, born in 1878, son
D. Franklin 0, born in 1880, son
Goings, Jemima 64, born in 1816
Arrina 11, born in 1869, sister-in-law

Ann Goings, daughter of Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, was born about 1850.

Jane Goings, daughter of Thompson Goings and Polly Pritchett Goings, was born about 1852.

Oreany Goings, daughter of Thompson Goings and Mary Goings, was born about 1869.
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Tilda Goings was married December 26, 1837 to Martin Milton, according to “Guilford County, North Carolina Marriages, 1753-1850,” record 02306, bondsman James Chapman, witness James M. Logan, bond 000058012. Nothing more is known of Martin Miton and Tilda Goings Milton.
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Leroy Goins, a native of Guilford County was born about 1946. He was living in New York C.city when he died June 13, 1993. His obituary was carried in the “Greensboro News & Record:”

“Funeral for Leroy Goins, 47, of 4 W. 103rd St., Manhattan, New York, formerly of Greensboro, who died June 13, 1993, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

A native of Greensboro, he was a self-employed fruit-and-vegetable vendor. Surviving are son, Dominique Leroy Goins of Philadelphia; mother, Mrs. Isabelle Goins of Greensboro; brothers, Charles Goins, Garland Goins, Mitchell Goins, Michael Goins, all of Greensboro, Raymond Goins of New York, Cecil Goins of Durham, Howard Goins of Georgia; sisters, Margaret Goins Harrington, Pamela Goins Hinton, Judith Goins, all of Greensboro, Linda Goins Jennings of Charlotte; two grandchildren.”

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David W. Goins was born in Bear Creek, North Carolina of parents unknown. He died at Bennett, North Carolina January 2, 1995 at his residence. His obituary was carried in the “Greensboro Record & News:”

“Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 6, 1995 at New Ben Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Highfalls, North Carolina with interment in Lamberts Chapel Church Cemetery in Siler City, North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife, Charlie Ann Goins of the home; two sons, Larrie W. Goins, and David L. Goins both of Ramseur, North Carolina; one daughter, Sandra Goins Robinson of Sedelia; and nine grandchildren.
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Rebecca Goins was married to Samuel Whitt November 28, 1848, according to “Guilford County, North Carolina Mar­riages, 1753-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 03482, bondsman William R. Story, witness R. N. McCulloch, bond No. 60946. Nothing more is known of Samuel Whitt and Rebecca Goins Whitt.
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Pvt. Nelson Gowen, Company F, Second North Carolina In­fantry Battalion, CSA of Guilford County enlisted in Ran­dolph County, North Carolina November 26, 1861 for 12 months.

He was captured near Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia May 12, 1864 and confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. He was transferred to Elmira, New York Federal Prison August 12, 1864. He was released at Elmira after taking the oath of alle­giance May 19, 1865.
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John [X] Gowens was married January 9, 1855 to Amanda Huze [Hughes or Haze?] by Jesse Benbow, justice of the peace, according to Guilford County marriage records, “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01171, bond 000055741. N. R. Sapp was a witness to the ceremony. Children born to John Gowens and Amanda Huze Gowens are unknown.
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On August 1, 1762 James Gowin was “sworn chain carrier” on the survey of a patent for Ebenezer Wilson, according to Guilford County Surveyor’s Book 14, page 107.
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“John Gowing” was “sworn chain carrier” February 14, 1755 when two patents were surveyed in St. John’s Parish on Jonathan Creek for James Yancey, according to Guilford County Surveyor’s Book 14, page 107.

HALIFAX COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Mary Goin was married to Gideon H. Allen April 23, 1833, according to “Halifax County, North Carolina Marriages, 1774-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01002, bondsman John H. Harwe, bond 61447.
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Addison Going was enumerated as the head of Household 816 in the 1830 census of Halifax County:

“Going, Addison free colored male 10-24
free colored female 24-36”
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“Hamlin Going,” a nine-year-old mulatto, born in North Car­olina” was recorded living in Household 20-19 in the 1860 census of Halifax County.
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Julia Going was married to Dawson Jones February 8, 1833, according to “Halifax County, North Carolina Marriages, 1774-1850,” record 01104, bondsman Gideon H. Allen, bond 000063015. Nothing more is known of Dawson Jones and Julia Going Jones.
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Henry C. Goings was married November 19, 1866 to Roan Jefferson, according to “Halifax County, North Carolina Marriages, 1774-1850.” Children born to Henry C. Goings and Roan Jefferson Goings are unknown.
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Jane Goings was married to Peter Baker December 24, 1858 in Halifax County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01011, bondsman John Edwards, witness Thomas E. House, bond 000061586. The marriage was performed by James H. Moore, JP. Nothing more is known of Peter Baker and Jane Goings Baker.
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Thomas Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Halifax County, page 105.
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Adeline Goins was married to Freeman Thompson December 1, 1852 in Halifax County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 02189, bond 000064392. The marriage was performed by B. W. Edwards, JP. Nothing more is known of Freeman Thompson and Adeline Goins Thompson.
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Sally Goins was married to Guilford Mills January 12, 1834 to Guilford Mills, according to “Halifax County, North Carolina Marriages, 1774-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 02132, bondsman John Jordan, witness J. H. Harwell, bond 000076759. Nothing more is known of Guilford Mills and Sally Goins Mills.
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Harry W. Gowen wrote the “Story of the Right Worshipful Joseph Montford, provincial grand master of Masonry of and for America from A. L. 5771 to A. L. 5776, His Lodge and His Temple” about 1907. This 23-page book was pub­lished at Halifax, North Carolina.
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Henry Going, a mulatto, was recorded as the head of House­hold 350-321 in the 1860 census of Halifax County:

“Going, Henry 45, born in NC, farmer, $207 person-
al property, illiterate, mulatto
Mary 26, born in NC, spinner, illiterate
mulatto
Stradd [?] 7, born in NC, male, mulatto
Henry 5, born in NC, male, mulatto
Sarah 3, born in NC, female, mulatto
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Mary Going, black six-year-old, was living with Joseph J. Lynch, a mulatto in Household 425-387 in the 1860 census of Halifax County:

“Lynch, Joseph J. 20, born in NC, farm laborer, $40
person al property, illiterate
Emerline 23, born in NC, spinner, mulatto
illiterate
Going, Mary 6, born in NC, black”
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Plura [Prura?]Going was born about 1803 in Virginia [perhaps Brunswick County] of parents unknown. Vincert Jarrell became her husband about 1830, perhaps in adjoining Halifax County, North Carolina.

Plura Going, mulatto, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Halifax County. William R. “Bill” Kemp reported in an E-mail message October 23, 1997 that “Nat Jerrell and his brothers,” were living in her household, No. 517-516:

“Going, Plura 47,
Jerrell, John 21
? 17
Nat 15
Edmund 12”

Vincent Jerrell, regarded as her common law husband, age 54, was enumerated as the head of Household 517-517, adjoining.

Plura Going, a mulatto farmer, was recorded as the head of Household 82-80, living alone, in the 1860 census of Halifax County:

“Going, Plura 55, born in VA, farmer, $200 real estate
mulatto female”

Nat Jerrell and Vinson Jerrell were enumerated in an adjacent households.

Children born to them include:

John Jarrell born about 1829
[child] born about 1833
Nathaniel Jarrell born about 1835
Edmund Jarrell born about 1838

Nathaniel Jarrell, son of Vincent Jarrell and Plura Goins Jarrell, was born about 1835. He was married about 1868 to Frances Barcus [Barker]. In 1880 they were enumerated in Halifax County.
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Polly Goings, mulatto, was recorded as the head of Household 48-47 in the 1860 census of Halifax County:

“Goings, Polly 40, born in NC, mulatto
William 16, born in NC, fireman, mulatto
Nathaniel 3, born in NC, mulatto”

“Sally Going,” was enumerated as the head of a Household 413 in the 1830 census of Halifax County:

“Going, Sally free colored female 36-55
free colored male 10-24
free colored male 10-24
free colored female 10-24
free colored male 10-24
free colored female 0-10”

“Sally Gowins, Sr.” appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Halifax County, page 3. The family was enumerated as:

“Gowins, Sally, Sr. free colored female 55-100
free colored female 10-24”

Adjoining her household was the household of Berry Gowins, free colored, also on page 3 of the 1840 census of Halifax County. The family was recorded as:

“Gowing, Berry free colored male 36-55
free colored female 24-36
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored male 0-10”
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Francis Gowin was married to William Jones September 26, 1856 in Halifaz County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01108, bondsman William Wilkins, bond 000063068. Nothing more is known of William Jones and Francis Gowin Jones.
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Sally Gowins, Jr, free colored, appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Halifax County, page 2. The family was composed of:

“Gowins, Sally, Jr. free colored female 55-100
free colored female 10-24
free colored female 10-24”

HYDE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

No Gowens [or spelling variations] were included in the 1800 census of Hyde County.

Joseph G. Gowen was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Hyde County, page 6, according to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”

JACKSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Robert Bushyhead, son of Benjamin Bushyhead and Nancy Goings Bushyhead, died August 1, 2001, according to his obituary in the “Sylva Herald:”

“Bushyhead, Preserver of Kituhwa Dialect, Dies

By Rose Hooper

“Born about 1915 and raised in a one-room log cabin in the Qualla Boundary’s Birdtown community, Robert Bushyhead grew up speaking the Cherokee language, the sole language of his family.

When he went to government boarding school, he was punished for speaking Cherokee. Family and friends say Bushyhead, who developed a passion for the history and culture of his people, spent the rest of his life overcoming that period of punishment.

He became principal founder, linguist and historian for the Cherokee Language Project. This noted preserver of the Kituhwa dialect died Saturday at the age of 86. Son of the late Ben and Nancy Goings Bushyhead, he was a graduate of Carson Newman College and an ordained Southern Baptist minister. His resounding voice was heard at many a Cherokee gathering as he delivered a prayer or blessing in his native Kituhwa dialect.

In 1996, the North Carolina Arts Council chose Bushyhead for the North Carolina Folk Heritage Award. The award, presented to traditional artists who have made outstanding contributions to North Carolina’s cultural heritage, marked Bushyhead’s achievements in preserving the Kituhwa dialect. The dialect is one of at least four dialects recognized among today’s speakers of the Cherokee language.

In the 1970s Bushyhead worked with linguist Bill Cook to save the original Cherokee language. In 1992, the endeavor took on a whole new context as Bushyhead began making a series of videotaped linguistic lessons. Those recordings became his life’s work as each day he and his daughter and a local videographer recorded the sounds of the native language along with its grammar.

Bushyhead explained that all the complicated and intricate inflections and glottal stops in speaking Kituhwa are precisely timed. Vowel sounds and sentence structure mean nothing when spoken incorrectly, he said.

His Kituhwa project was featured in 1994 at the opening ceremonies of the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, where a demonstration tape of the lessons and a sample of the voiced-computer dictionary was on display.

The videotapes were presented in lesson format at the kindergarten level and extended through high school grades.

‘No other language sounds exactly like it,’ Bushyhead often said. ‘We have 85 sounds and just a little inflection makes all the difference. Cherokee has a flow, it has a rhythm that is beautiful. But once you lose that rhythm, then of course, you are lost.’

Bushyhead also won Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Award for his language preservation efforts.

For 18 years he portrayed Elias Boudinot in the Cherokee outdoor drama “Unto These Hills.” Boudinot, also a preserver of language, was the first American Indian editor. He published the Cherokee Nation’s first newspaper, “The Phoenix.”

Rick Wright wrote to explain the derivation of the Bushyhead surname:

“John Stuart, born September 25, 1718 in Inverness, Scotland, was reportedly a Captain in the British Army and commanded a company of British troops. He was stationed at Ft. Loudoun in what is now Tennessee in 1757 during the French & Indian War, according to “History of the Cherokee Indians: Old Families and Their Genealogy” by Dr. Emmet Starr.

On August 17, 1760 [I think that’s the correct date], Ft. Loudoun was attacked and overrun by Cherokee warriors under Cherokee War Chief OgoNoStoTa, and Capt. Stuart was taken captive. Most of the garrison was killed. The “romantic” story is essentially, perhaps only a little myth, that he was given two options: burn at the stake or become a member of the Cherokee Nation and marry an attractive Cherokee woman.

Well, I guess he thought it over for about a zillionth of a second, and chose option two. He was in fact not burned and did in fact marry a mixed-blood Cherokee woman by the name of Susannah Emory. Her ancestry is well documented, but there is some issue as to when they married and “diversity of opinion” as to when their son was born.

Capt. John Stuart was repatriated by Cherokee Civil Chief AttaCullaCulla. I believe that, in later years, he was appointed as an Indian Agent for the Territory South of the Ohio River. Capt. Stuart was reportedly blond and very curly headed, a matter of much attention by the Cherokee. They gave him the Cherokee name of Oo No Du Tu [BushyHead]. He was in fact so commonly called BushyHead that his child, and his child’s descendants, used BushyHead as their family name.
His son is usually shown by the name of John Stuart Bushy-Head, and his grandchildren and their descendants simply went by the family name of BushyHead.

As far as I know, they have all used BushyHead, instead of Stuart. So, it would appear that the descendants’ “real” name is BushyHead [not Stuart] due to the “de facto” name change in the 1700’s.

I have a fairly extensive genealogy on this family, including over 50 of his descendants named BushyHead. I simply do not know who Benjamin BushyHead’s father was, which prevents me from plugging that branch into what I have already.”

The obituary says Robert BushyHead’s father was Benjamin BushyHead and mother was Nancy Goings. The James Butler BushyHead I am aware of was born October 6, 1884 in the Cherokee Nation West, Tahlequah District, Oklahoma.”

JOHNSTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Johnston County, which was formed from Craven County in 1746, contained no Gowens [or spelling variations] in its county court minutes between 1759 and 1797, according to “Johnston County, North Carolina County Court Min­utes” Books I-V, by Weynette Parks Haun.
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No Gowens appeared in the 1784 tax list of the county.
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Needham Gowen was listed about 1804 in the Johnston County index to Intestate Land Divisions, Book 2, age 155.
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Zachariah Gowen was listed about 1800 in the Johnston County index to Intestate Land Divisions, Book 2, page 140.

LINCOLN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Lincoln County was organized in 1778 with land from Tryon County, North Carolina.

One year later, Nathan Goins was among the signors of a petition dated October 19, 1779 signed by residents of Lincoln County which requested that a portion of Burke County, North Carolina be annexed to Lincoln County, according to North Carolina Legislature Papers, Box 27, North Carolina Archives.

“Burke County, North Carolina Land Records 1779-1790 and Important Miscellaneous Records 1777-1800,” Volume II by Edith Warren Huggins also carried this list.

On May 4, 1782 the General Assembly approved the annexa-tion of a portion of Burke County to Lincoln County. A fur-ther annexation of part of Burke County to Lincoln County occurred in 1784. The area annexed in 1784 was the same area that in December 1842 became the new county of Cat-awba.

The following signatures were affixed to the petition.

Michael Grindstaff
Wm Cumberland
Wm [X] Kenner
Robert Blackburn
James Martin
Danl McKesick
Miekl [X] Hackelman
> John (x) Lindes
> John Guice (?)
> Wm Gant
> Reuben (x) Guttry
> Jacob (x) Heckleman
> John (x) Bumgarner
> Andres Chrislar
> John (x) Keener
> Michal (x) Miller
> Isaac (x) Lollar, Sr
> Isaac Lollar Jr
> Jacob Lollar
> Thomas Lollar
> Thomas Welsh
> Philip (x) Salar
> John Willson
> Fras. McCorkel
> David McHorer
> Petter (x) Linbarger
> Michael (x) Houk
> Niclass (x) Hellemon
> James Fleming
> Zachriah Saylers
> Pettor (x) Saylor (Sayler?)
> Iseah Saylers
> Martain (x) Sayler
> Wm Tuper
> Wm Brison
> Samuel Brison
> Joseph Crankleton
> James Henry
> Stephen Gaskn
> John Hawkins
> Adam Perkins
> Vincent …..
> Richd Fleming
> David Hodson
> Cornalous Clark
> Robt Barklay
> John Cronkelton
> Joseph Cronkleton Jr
> Samuel Thompson
> Samuel Fisher
> James B …..
> Thomas Clark
> John Thompson
> Hernry Thompson
> Alexander Thompson
> Robert McCusick
> Wm Thompson
> Ruben Simpson
> Thomas Duncan
> Elijah Sherrill
> James Litten
> John Robinson
> Jacob Paintar
> John Salling
> John Paintor
> Archebel Hamilton
> James White
Nathan [X] Goins
> Wm Hanby (?)
> Samuel Hollandsworth
> Moses Sherrill
> James Clark
> Wm Clark
> Wm Simpson
> James Holdsclaw
> Jacob Sherrill
> Wm Sherrill
> Adam Sherrill
> Joshua Sherrill
> Thomas Orsborn
> Jacob Orsborn
> John McCail
> James Rankin
> Wm Allexander
> John Alexander
> James Allexander
> Wm Loyd
> John Loyd
> Jacob Gabril
> John (x) Horseberger
> John Borland
> Davd Robinson
> Canl McKesick
> Joseph Jons
> Jacop Fradrick
> Graff .. Yorty
> Henry Hollmon
> Fredricke Hoselberger
> Jacob Sids (Sides?)
Conrate Mengmens
Peter …
John Shuferd
John Shufred (two different signatures – Sr, Jr ??)
John Moll
Daniel Suferd
> David Shuferd
> John Shuferd
> Davd Robinson
> Philip Whitener
> Joseph Smith
> Isaac Vanhorn
> …….. Summey
> Martin Colter
> Thos. Wasdin
> John Martin Shuferd
> Philip Bostin
> Wm Cumberland
> Henry Grose
> Isaac William
> John (x) Horse
> Wm Dosson
> Richd West
Jb Weaver
> Wm (x) Kiner
W. Bernhard [x] Schaeiser
Henry Sumrow
Michael Sumrow
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Wiley Going was married to Anna Goldman January 26, 1839 in Lincoln County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1050, bondsman: Daniel Smith, witness: H. Cansler, Clerk of Court, bond 72692. Nothing more is known of Wiley Going and Anna Goldman Going.
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Elizabeth Evans Goins was married about 1800 to Lowerance [Lawrence?] Evans, Jr. as his second wife. He was born to Loverance Evans and Sarah Evans about 1769. He was previously married in 1792 to Lucy Green, according to Bobby G. Carvile, Evans family researcher.
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James Goins was married August 4, 1836 to Mary A. Kincaid, according to “Lincoln County, North Carolina Marriages, 1769-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1050, Bondsman William Dunn, witness M. W. Abernathy, Bond No.72696.
She was the daughter of John Kincaid, Jr. and Mary Ann Black Kincaid. John Kincaid, Jr. was the son of John “the Patriarch” Kincaid and Julia Avery Kincaid.

According to the research of E. Carla Davenport, Foundation member of Tulare, California, James Goins and Mary Ann Kincaid Goins died there of cholera, along with three of their five children about 1847.

Surviving children born to James Goins and Mary Ann Kincaid Goins include:

Martha Goins born about 1839
John F. Goins born about 1842

Martha Goins, daughter of James Goins and Mary Ann Kin­caid Goins, was born about 1839 in Lincoln County. After her parents and siblings died in 1847, whe was brought to Davidson County, Tennessee by her mother’s sister, Harriet Kincaid Smith and her husband John Smith on a wagontrain. She was enumerated there in her uncle’s household in the 1850 census of Davidson County as an 11-year-old.

Martha Gowens and John F. Gowens were recorded in the 1850 census of Davidson County, Household 975, living in the household of John Smith. The household was recorded as:

“Smith, John 28, born in TN, laborer, illiterate
Kinkaid, Joseph 20, born in North Carolina
Mary A. 30, born in North Carolina
Gowens, Martha 11, born in North Carolina
John F. 8, born in North Carolina”

“Martha Gowens” was married there January 2, 1855 to Morris Powell, according to “Davidson County, Tennessee Marriages, 1838-1863” by Byron Sistler. Children born to them are unknown.

John F. Goins, son of James Goins and Mary Ann Kincaid Goins, was born in 1842 in Lincoln County. When his parents and siblings died of cholera in 1847, he was cared for by a Kincaid aunt, a sister of his mother. When the family re­moved to Nashville, Tennessee, his aunt, a single lady, took him along on the wagontrain.

On the trek to Tennessee, his aunt received a marriage proposal, “if she would get rid of the kid.” John F. Goins was promptly put off the wagon by the side of the road. His married aunt, Harriet Kincaid Smith picked him up. He was enumerated at age eight in the Smith household in the 1850 census. Upon the death of John Smith, John R. Goins worked to support his aunt.

John F. Goins was married there in November 1860 to Julia Ann T. Williams who was born in Tennessee to Tom “Cherokee” Williams and Mary Williams, according to the re­search of E. Carla Davenport. She wrote, July 6, 1995, “John was tall, slender, fair skinned, light blue eyes with chiseled features. He was a laborer, a farmer and finally a prosperous grocer.”

Children born to John F. Goins and Julia Ann T. Williams Goins include:

John Goins born about 1868
Caldona “Dona” Goins born about 1879

John Goins, son of John F. Goins and Julia Ann T. Williams Goins, was born in Davidson County about 1868. Later he re­moved to Texas. E. Carla Davenport wrote July 6, 1995 that in 1968 she interviewed John Goins at age 96 in Bridgeport, Texas. She wrote, “He was blind, but his hearing was still good, and his memory outstanding. I have checked the family information he gave me and have found it to be accurate.” He died in 1974 at 102.

Caldona “Dona” Goins, daughter of John F. Goins and Julia Ann T. Williams Goins, was born in Davidson County about 1879. She was married about 1898 to Cyrus Warner Clark who was born in 1870 in Michigan to Ambrose Rosher Clark and Bathia Diantha Barr Clark. They removed to Texas.

Children born to Cyrus Warner Clark and Caldona “Dona” Goins Clark include:

Genevieve Delores Clark born in 1909

Genevieve Delores Clark, daughter of Cyrus Warner Clark and Caldona “Dona” Goins Clark, was born in Texas in 1909. She was married about 1928 to Jeffrey Ludwell Davenport who was born in Oklahoma in 1906 to Charles Trousdale Davenport and Ettie Elizabeth Richey.

Children born to Jeffrey Ludwell Davenport and Genevieve Delores Clark Davenport include:

Warner T. Davenport born in 1935

Warner T. Davenport, son of Jeffrey Ludwell Davenport and Genevieve Delores Clark Davenport, was born in 1935. He was married about 1948, wife’s name Carla. In 1995 they live in Tulare, California where they are active in the research of the Goins family.
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John M. Goins was born May 29, 1811, according to David Goings, a descendant of Orlando, Florida. He was married October 5, 1833 to Mary “Polly” Clippard, according to “Marriages of Tryon and Lincoln Counties, North Carolina” by Curtis Bynum. She was born March 2, 1816.

“John Goin” was shown as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Lincoln County, page 74:

“Gouns, John white male 30-40
white female 20-30
white male 5-10
white female 0-5
white male 0-5”

He was a farmer and the notation “Upper Regiment Militia” appeared opposite his name in the census. His location was near that of Oran Gouins [Goans], page 81, whose entry also carried the notation “Upper Regiment Militia.” Oran Gouins is regarded as a kinsman.

Cleveland County, North Carolina was organized in the following year, and John M. Goins in 1841 found himself in the new county.

“John Gowen” was enumerated October 1, 1850 as the head of a household in the census of Cleveland County, Household 1212-1212, page 198:

“Gowen, John, 36, millwright, born in NC,
Polly 33, born in NC
Joseph 16, farmer, born in NC
Mitchel 12, born in NC
Daniel 11, born in NC
John 10, born in NC
Lucinda 5, born in NC
Francis 1, born in NC, male”

John M. Goins reappeared June 11, 1860 as the head of Household 161-161:

“Goins, John M. 49, millwright, born in NC
Mary 33, born in NC, illiterate
Joseph 26, born in NC, $125 personal
property, illiterate
Michael 18, born in NC
Nancy 22, born in NC, illiterate
John C. 14, born in NC
Lucinda 12, born in NC
Daniel 10, born in NC
Benjamin F. 8, born in NC
Miles H. 6, born in NC
Philip E. 4, born in NC
Mary E. 2, born in NC
Sophie 3/12, born in NC”

David Goings made some observations about the census enumerations.

“I have an explanation which would reconcile the 1840, 1850, and 1860 census information with the information which Lianne Longmire obtained from her cousin Henry Lee Goins, Sr., now deceased, who had lived with his grandmother Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins who was a daughter of John M. and Mary Goins.

Henry Lee Goins had stated that there was only one John and only one Daniel. He also stated that Benjamin F[ranklin], Francis, Doctor and Frank are all the same child. He was born, named and called Frank and everything else was an add-on.

I have listed and annotated the 1840, 1850, and 1860 census information to show how the information on the 11 children of John and Mary can be reconciled.

1840 1850 1860

John Gouns 30-40 John Gowen 36 John M. Goins 49
Female 20-30 Polly 33 Mary 33
Male 5-10 Joseph 16 Joseph 26
Female 0-5 Nancy 14* Nancy 22**
Male 0-5 Mitchel 12 Micheal 18**
Daniel 11 Daniel 10**
John 10 John C. 14
Lucinda 3 Lucinda 12
Francis 1 Benjamin F. 8
Miles H. 6
Philip E. 4
Mary E. 2
Sophie 3/12

*Nancy was omitted from her family 1213 enumeration and was enumerated with family number 1220.

**Micheal and Nancy were not listed according to birth order. I suspect that Daniel was also listed out of birth order and that the informant for the 1860 census could not supply the correct ages which could have caused the census taker to use the numbers 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 for these seven children as just a guess to fill in the census form. I also suspect that the ages of Daniel and John were overstated in the 1850 census since they do not exist in the 1840 census.

My updated list of the birth of the 11 children of John M. and Mary Goins would be:

Joseph Goins c1834
Nancy Goins c1836
Michael [Mitchel] Goins c1838
Daniel Goins c1841
John C. Goins c1843
Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins April 16, 1847
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Goins January 16, 1849
Miles Henderson Goins January 31, 1852
Philip E. Goins February 19, 1856
Mary E. Goins c1858
Sophia “Sophie” Goins March 1860

John M. Goins died November 22, 1869. Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins appeared June 30, 1870 as the head of Household 62-98 in Golden Valley township of adjoining Rutherford County, North Carolina:

“Goins, Mary 44, born in NC, keeping house,
Martha 22, born in NC
Doctor 19, born in NC, farming
Miles H. 17. born in NC, working on farm
Philip 15, born in NC
Mary 12, born in NC
Sophia 10, born in NC”

On June 11, 1880 “Mary Gowens” was emumerated as the head of a Household 86-86 in the Brindletown township of Burke County, North Carolina, Enumeration District 48, page 9:

“Gowens, Mary 65, born in NC, illiterate, farmer,
widow
Mary E. 25, born in NC, daughter,
illiterate

The household of her daughter, “Lucinda Gowens,” No. 67-87. adjoined hers:

“Gowens, Lucinda 31, laborer, single
Mary L. 6, daughter
Lois 4, daughter
Guirda 1, daughter”

Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins died April 11, 1887 probably in Burke County in the home of her son, Miles Henderson Goins who was enumerated there in 1880. She was interred at Silvercreek Baptist Church Cemetery in Morganton, North Carolina in Burke County.

David Goings wrote:

“According to ‘American Given Names’ by George R. Stewart and the ‘Dictionary of First Names’ by Alfred J. Kolatch, Polly was a variation of Mary. This would help confirm that Polly and Mary are the same woman in spite of the age discrepancies in the 1850 and 1860 census records. Mary ‘Polly’ Clippard could be the daughter of John Clipard and Nancy Lailors who were married in Lincoln County, NC October 15, 1814. There are several marriages of Clipard, Clippard, Clipperd, Going, Goings, and Goins listed in the book ‘Marriages of Tryon and Lincoln Counties.'”

David Goings continued:

“The name variants which have been encountered in records concerning this branch include Gowen, Gowens, Goun, Gouns, Goins, and Goings. The 1850 Cleveland County census, page 198 on the microfilm, shows a spelling of Gowen. Page number 24 of the 1860 Cleveland County census shows a spelling of Goins. Page number 6 of the 1880 Brindletown Township, Burke County census shows a spelling of Gowens. Sheet number 25 of the 1900 Henrietta, Rutherford County census shows a spelling of Goins.

Books such as ‘An Etymological Dictionary of Family Names’ by William Arthur, ‘These Names Of Ours’ by Augustus William Dellquest, ‘The Story Of Surnames’ by William Dodgson Bowman, ‘History Through Surnames’ by W. O. Hassall, ‘How You Got Your Name’ by James Pennethorne Hughes, and ‘Surnames Of The United Kingdom’ by Henry Harrison all seem to agree that the root name is Gow [Gaelic for Smith].

The Scottish and Irish patronymic forms would have in­cluded Gowen and MacGowen. The genitive ‘s’ could have formed the Gowens surname which was used by my forefathers. The name appears to have been phoneti­cally Americanized into Goins. My grandfather added the extra ‘g’ which resulted in the spelling Goings.

There are possible discrepancies in the 1840 census enumeration of John Gouns. This household was com­posed of one white male 30-40 [John, May 29, 1811], one white female 20-30 [Mary ‘Polly’, March 2, 1816], one white male 5-10 [Joseph, b1834], one white male under five [Mitchel, b1838], and one white female under 5 [Nancy, bc1836].

If this household is John M. Goins, then the 1850 Daniel age 11 would have to be in error or this 1840 census record would have to be in error. I also must wonder if the 1860 Michael is the 1850 Mitchell; if the 1860 John C. is the 1850 John or were there more omissions or slipups like Nancy being enumerated with family 1220 in the 1850 census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.

One could use the theory that these listings of children represent them chronologically according to their se­quence of birth. Using this logic the 1860 Daniel could be the 1850 Francis or the 1850 Francis may have been a child who died before the 1860 census. Also, the 1850 Daniel Gowen age 11 would then appear to be missing between Mitchell/Micheal and John/John C.

I have noticed in my research of other branches that when a child has died at an early age the parents will sometimes reuse the name on a subsequent child. Ac­cording to Henry Lee Goins, who had lived with his grandmother Lucinda Goins, there was only one Daniel and only one John who later shows as John C.

The “North Carolina Troops 1861-1865, Infantry,” Volume V, Infantry’ lists a Michael H. Goins. He resided in Cleveland County where he enlisted at age 21 on 14 May 1861. I am suspicious of the stated age due to the fact that many of the men who appear in this listing were exactly 21 years old. This could be the 1860 Michael Goins age 18 of Cleveland County.

The 1910 census for Miles and Rachel Goins of Henrietta, North Carolina in Rutherford County shows a daughter-in-law Merimar [?], age 26 with granddaughter Carrie age 4. John W. Goins, son of Miles and Rachel, died on 11 December 1906 at age 29 according to his tombstone at the Providence United Methodist Church cemetery in Hen­rietta, NC. Therefore, he could be the father. On the back of his tombstone is Pearlie V. daughter of J. W. Goins and Wife born December 26, 1901 and died July 11, 1902. John W. is single in the 1900 census for Miles and Rachel Goins of Henrietta, NC. I do not have any further information which would confirm the above persons as being one family.

One of the daughters of Miles and Rachel Goins married John C. Hall. I believe this to be the John C. Hall who was born April 4, 1885 and died December 10, 1957 and is interred at the Providence United Methodist Church cemetery in Henrietta.

This daughter went by the name of Kate. This family number 300 is enumerated January 22, 1920 in Limestone township of Cherokee County, South Carolina. John C. Hall is listed as being 34 and Kate as being 36. I do not know which of the listed daughters is actually she.”

Children born to John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, according to David Goings, include:

Joseph Goins born about 1834
Nancy Goins born about 1836
Michael Goins born about 1838
Daniel Goins born about 1841
John C. Goins born about 1843
Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins born April 16, 1847
Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins born January 16, 1849
Miles Henderson Goins born January 31, 1852
Phillip E. Goins born Feb. 19, 1856
Mary E. Goins born about 1858
Sophia Goins born in March 1860

Joseph Goins, son of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Lincoln County about 1834.

Nancy Goins, daughter of John M. Goins and Mary “Molly” Clippard Goins, was born about 1836.

Michael Goins, son of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clip­pard Goins, was born in Lincoln County about 1838. It is be­lieved that he was married about 1860, wife’s name Nancy.

Daniel Francis Goins, son of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Cleveland County about 1841.

John C. Goins, son of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clip­pard Goins, was born in Cleveland County about 1842.

Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, daughter of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Cleveland County April 16, 1847. She became the common law wife of Lafayette “Fate” Lane, but their children retained the name “Goins.”

Children born to Lafayette “Fate” Lane and Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins include:

Mary Louise Goins born in 1873
Lois Goins born about 1876
Gertrude “Gertie” Goins born about 1879
Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins born June 27, 1881

Mary Louise Goins, daughter of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born in 1873. She was married in 1890 to William Riley Heavener.

Lois Goins, daughter of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born about 1876. She was married to “Babe” Grigg.

Gertrude “Gertie” Goins, daughter of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born about 1879. She was married July 12, 1908 to Frank Branch.

Children born to them include:

Elvie Novella Branch born in 1911

Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins, son of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born June 17, 1881. He was married about 1902 to Aquillie Amanda Wright who was born to Robert Wright and Jane Ledford Wright September 17, 1885. He died September 11, 1959 and was buried in Hulls Grove Baptist Church Ceme­tery in Vale, North Carolina. She died October 31, 1976 and was buried beside her husband.

Children born to Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins include:

Henry Lee Goins born in 1903
Raymond Andrew Goins born about 1905
Ralph Jenks Goins born November 4, 1911
Annie Mae Goins born about 1914
Pauline Goins born about 1916
Roy Goins born February 24, 1919
Troy Goins born about 1923
Jacob Charles Goins, Jr. born September 19, 1925

Henry Lee Goins, son of of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born about 1903. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Raymond Andrew Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born in 1905. He was married about 1928 to Mary Jane Frittle. Children born to Raymond Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Frittle Goins are unknown.

Ralph Jenks Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born November 4, 1911. He died July 12, 1986 and was buried in Hulls Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Annie Mae Goins, daughter of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born about 1914. She was married to Thomas Kiser about 1938. She died in 1948.

One son was born to them:

Darrell Wilford Kiser born about 1940

Pauline Goins, daughter of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born in 1916. She re­mained single.

Roy Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born February 24, 1919. He served in World War II. He died December 30, 1954 and was buried in Hulls Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Troy Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born in 1923. He remained single.

Jacob Charles Goins, Jr, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born September 19, 1925.

Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins, son of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Cleveland County January 16, 1849.

Of him, David Goings wrote:

“I have noticed on several branches of ancestors from SC and NC that it was apparently popular to name children after famous people. In the 1860 census for John M Goins of Cleveland County, NC there is a Benjamin F Goins age 8. In the 1870 census for Mary Goins of Golden Valley township, Rutherford County, NC there is a Doctor Goins age 19. In the 1880 census of Brindleton Township Burke County, NC there is a Franklin Gowens age 30. His death certificate of 8 July 1929 in Morganton, Burke County, NC lists his name as Doctor Franklin Goins.

According to Henry Lee Goins, who had lived with his grandmother Lucinda Goins, Benjamin F. and Doctor Franklin are same person.

In the ‘Dictionary of American Biography,’ Volume III Benjamin Franklin was also referred to or known as Doctor Franklin. As a child Benjamin Franklin Goins may have adopted the nickname ‘Doctor Franklin’ after the famous Benjamin Franklin.”

Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins was married about 1873 to Sarah Jane Hines. They were enumerated in the 1880 census as Household 76-76:

“Gowens, Franklin 30, born in NC, farmer, illiterate
Sarah J. 20, born in NC, wife, illiterate
John S. 1, born in NC, son”

Phillip Goins, brother to Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins, was the head of Household 77-77 adjoining. Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins died in Burke County July 8, 1929.

Children born to Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins and Sarah Jane Hines Goins, according to David Goings include:

John S. Goins born in 1877
Della Goins born about 1878
Joe Goins born about 1879
Sam Goins born about 1881
Evey P. Goins born in 1882
Adam Elam Goins born in 1885
Louise Goins born about 1894

John S. Goins, son of Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins and Sarah Jane Hines Goins was born in 1877. He remained single.

Adam Elam Goins, son of Benjamin Franklin Goins and Sarah Jane Hines Goins was born in 1885. He was married in 1908 in Burke County to Mary Ann Ross. She was born November 2, 1887 to Anderson Denton Ross and Amanda Minerva Denton Ross. Mary Ann Ross Goins died in 1986.

Children born to Adam Elam Goins and Mary Ann Ross Goins include:

Annie Lee Goins born in 1910
Richard Edward Goins born in 1913
Stella E. Goins born in 1915
Lucy M. Goins born in 1918
Fred Anderson Goins born in 1925

Miles Henderson Goins, son of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Cleveland County January 31, 1852. He was married December 29, 1873 to Rachael Victoria Houk. In 1877 they lived in Brindletown, North Carolina in Burke County.

Miles Henderson Goins was enumerated June 7, 1880 as the head of Household 53-52, Enumeration District 48, page 3 in Burke County, Brindletown township:

“Gowens, Miles 27, born in NC, illiterate
Rachael 24, born in NC, cannot write
John W. 3, born in NC, son
Junie C. 1, born in NC, daughter”

He reappeared June 22, 1900 in the census of Rutherford County, North Carolina, Enumeration District 139, page 25:

“Goins, Miles H. 50, born in NC in June 1850
Rachael V. 46, born in NC in January 1854
John W. 23, born in NC in February 1877,
Junie C. 20, born in NC in May 1880
Thomas L. 16, born in NC in October 1883
Ada C. 15, born in NC in March 1885
Mary M. 13, born in NC in February 1887
Herrick E. 11, born in NC in March 1889
Herbert J. 9, born in NC in June 1890
Augustus N. 7, born in NC in January 1893”

The census return showed them as the parents of 11 children, eight living.

Miles Henderson Goins was enumerated April 18, 1910 as the head of household in Henrietta, North Carolina in Rutherford County, Enumeration District 135, page 5:

“Goins, Miles H. 56, born in NC, illiterate
Rachel 53, born in NC, cannot write
Kate 24, born in NC, daughter
Emily 20, born in NC, daughter
Herbert 18, born in NC, son
Gus 16, born in NC, son
Goins Marianne 26, born in NC, daughter-in-law
Carrie 4, born in NC, granddaughter”

This census return shows that they are the parents of 12 children, five living.

Miles Henderson Goins died June 23, 1913 and was buried in Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery in Henrietta, North Carolina.

Children born to Miles Henderson Goins and Rachael Victoria Houk Goins include:

John W. Goins born February 12, 1877
Junie C. Goins born in May 1880
Thomas L. Goins born Sept. 28, 1882
Ada Catherine “Kate” Goins born in March 1885
Mary Martha Goins born May 2, 1886
Herrick Emily Goins born in March 1889
Herbert J. Goins born in June 1891
Augustus Newland “Gus” Goings born January 11, 1893
William B. Goins born May 7, 1896

John W. Goins, son of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachael Victoria Houk Goins, was born in Brindletown February 12, 1877. He was enumerated as a three-year-old in the 1880 cen­sus and at age 23 in the 1900 census of his father’s household. He was married about 1900, wife’s believed to be Marianne.

John W. Goins died December 11, 1906 at age 29 according to his tombstone at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery in Henrietta. On the back of his tombstone is inscribed “Pearlie V, daughter of J. W. Goins and Wife born December 26, 1901 and died July 11, 1902.”

“Marianne Goins, daughter-in-law and Carrie Goins, grand­daughter” were enumerated in the 1910 census of Miles Hen­derson Goins’ household.

It is believed that children born to John W. Goins and Marianne Goins include:

Pearlie V. Goins born December 26, 1901
Carrie Goins born about 1905

Junie C. Goins, daughter of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachael Victoria Houk Goins, was born in May 1880 in Brindletown.

Thomas L. Goins, son of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachel Victoria Houk Goins, was born September 28, 1882. He died September 26, 1909.

Ada C[atherine “Kate”] Goins, daughter of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachel Victoria Houk Goins, was born in March 1885. She was enumerated as a 15-year-old in the 1900 census. She was married about 1913 to John C. Hall.

David Goings wrote:

“One of the daughters of Miles and Rachel Goins mar­ried John C. Hall. I believe this to be the John C. Hall who was born April 4, 1885 and died December 10, 1957 and is interred at the Providence United Methodist Church cemetery in Henrietta.

This daughter went by the name of Kate. This family, No. 300, is enumerated January 22, 1920 in Limestone township of Cherokee County, South Carolina. I do not know which of the listed daughters is actually she.”

The family was enumerated in Household 288-300 as:

“Hall, John C. 34,
Kate 6,
Howard J. 6,
Virginia C. 4,
Addie E. 3,
Sarah O[sten] 1”

Mary Martha Goins, daughter of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachel Victoria Houk Goins, was born May 2, 1886. She died September 20, 1902.

Herrick Emily Goins, daughter of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachel Victoria Houk Goins, was born in March 1889.

Herbert J. Goins, son of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachael Victoria Houk Goins, was born in 1890. He was married about 1913, wife’s name Leona.

Children born to Herbert J. Goins and Leona Goins include:

Estell Goins born about 1914
Pauline Goins born about 1916

Augustus Newland “Gus” Goings, son of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachael Victoria Houk Goins, was born January 11, 1892. He was married November 25, 1926 in Gaffney, South Carolina to Daisy Beatrice Lavender. Augustus Newland “Gus” Goins died May 8, 1965 and was buried in Frederick Memorial Gardens in Gaffney.

Children born to Augustus Newland “Gus” Goings and Daisy Beatrice Lavender Goings include:

Augustus Meredith “Gus” Goings born in 1929

Augustus Meredith “Gus” Goings, son of Augustus Newland “Gus” Goings and Daisy Lavender Goings, was born in Gaffney July 11, 1929. He was married April 8, 1952 to Jean Katherine Ross. In 1954 they lived in Charleston, South Carolina, and shortly afterward removed to Taveares, Florida.

Children born to Augustus Meredith “Gus” Goings and Jean Katherine Ross Goings include:

Charles David Goings born July 9, 1954
James Daniel Goings born April 27, 1964
Linda Diane Goings born October 22, 1967

Charles David Goings, son of Augustus Meredith “Gus” Go­ings and Jean Katherine Ross Goings, was born in 1954. He was married in 1981 to Phyllis Jeanine Lynch. They were di­vorced in 1989.

In 1994 and in 1998, Charles David Goings, a member of Gowen Research Foundation lived in Orlando, Florida. He was active in the re­search of the descendants of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins and contributed the material in this section of the manuscript.

James Daniel Goings, son of Augustus Meredith “Gus” Goings and Jean Katherine Ross Goings, was born in 1964. In 1994 he remained single.

Linda Diane Goings, daughter of Augustus Meredith “Gus” Goings and Jean Katherine Ross Goings, was born in 1967. In 1994 she remained single.

William B. Goins, son of Miles Henderson Goins and Rachael Victoria Houk Goins, was born May 7, 1896. He died October 22, 1897.

Phillip E. Goins, son of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clip­pard Goins, was born in Cleveland County February 19, 1856. He was married February 19, 1879 to Mary Ann Butler who was born August 18, 1856. She was the daughter of John M. Butler and Susannah Butler.

They were enumerated June 9, 1880 in Household 77-77 ad­joining that of his brother, Doctor Benjamin Franklin Goins:

“Gowens, Phillip 24, born in NC, farmer, illiterate
Mary A. 23, born in NC, wife, illiterate
Sibler E. 8/12, born in NC in Oct, daughter”

He died June 8, 1933 at Golden Valley, North Carolina in Burke County and was buried at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery at Cherryville, North Carolina. She died in Gaston County, North Carolina and was buried beside her husband.

Children born to Phillip E. Goins and Mary Ann Butler Goins include:

Dean Goins born about 1877
Della Goins born about 1878
Sibler E. “Dorsey” Goins born in 1879
Donnie Carolyn Goins born May 20, 1881
Ada Goins born about 1883
Canney Edward Goins born about 1885
Raymond Wright Goins born about 1889
Mary Doshie Goins born about 1898

Sibler E. “Dorsey” Goins, daughter of Phillip E. Goins and Mary Ann Butler Goins, was born in 1879. She was married about 1897, husband’s name Devine.

Donnie Carolyn Goins, daughter of Phillip E. Goins and Mary Ann Butler Goins, was born May 20, 1881 at Golden Valley. She was married about 1900 to Romie Blanch Propst. She was remarried July 5, 1905 to Daniel Arthur Hallman. She died August 5, 1962 at Lincolnton, North Carolina

Children born to them include:

Lela Hallman born about 1907

Canney Edward Goins, son of Phillip E. Goins and Mary Ann Butler Goins, was born about 1885. He was married about 1908 to Ruth Yount, daughter of John Yount and Mary Jane Fortenberry Yount.

Children born to Canney Edward Goins and Ruth Yount Goins include:

Mary Edna Goins born about 1910
Everett Lee Goins born about 1912

Mary Edna Goins, daughter of Canney Edward Goins and Ruth Yount Goins, was born about 1910. She died December 27, 1980.

Everett Lee Goins, son of Canney Edward Goins and Ruth Yount Goins, was born about 1912. He died June 30, 1977, ac­cording to the research of Madge Goins Wood Philbeck.

Raymond Wright Goins, son of Phillip E. Goins and Mary Ann Butler Goins, was born about 1889. He died October 31, 1955 in Lincoln County.

Mary Doshie Goins, daughter of Phillip E. Goins and Mary Ann Butler Goins, was born about 1898. She was married about 1913 to Bunyan Floyd Devine who was born in 1893 to Matt Devine and Lula Putman Devine. Bunyan Floyd Devine died September 3, 1975, and she died March 30, 1982. They were buried in Maiden City Cemetery, Maiden, North Carolina.

Children born to them include:

[daughter] born October 25, 1914
Ernest Devine born about 1920
David Devine born about 1921
William Devine born about 1923
Kenneth Devine born about 1925
Irene Devine born December 16, 1926
Inez Devine born about 1928
Nellie Devine born about 1931
Stella Devine born about 1934
Betty Devine born about 1938

Mary E. Goins, daughter of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Cleveland County about 1857. She appeared in the 1880 census of her mother’s household in Burke County as “age 25, laborer, illiterate.”

Sophia Goins, daughter of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Cleveland County in March 1860. She died in 1921 unmarried and was buried at North Brook Baptist Church Cemetery in Lincoln County.

Children born to Sophia Goins who retained her maiden name, include:

Isaac Allen Goins born October 10, 1883
Hester “Hess” Goins born about 1885
Mary Jane Goins born about 1889

Isaac Allen Goins, son of Sophia Goins, was born October 10, 1883. He was married about 1906 to Fannie Louise Lail who was born July 10, 1885. He died December 3, 1939, and Fannie Louise Lail Goins died December 22, 1965. They were buried in Hulls Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Hester “Hess” Goins, daughter of Sophia Goins, was born about 1889. She was married to Melvin Crawley April 10, 1912. Later she was remarried to Bud Toney.

Two children were born to them and died in childhood:

Letha Leila Crawley born about 1915
[daughter] born about 1924
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Daniel Goins was born about 1792. He was married about 1815 to Nancy McCall Newton who was born September 22, 1795 to Capt. Benjamin Newton and Nancy McCall Newton in Lincoln County. Details of the Newton family were pub­lished in “The Life and Times of Capt. Benjamin Newton” which appeared in the November 3, 1971 edition of “Forest City This Week.”

Children born to Daniel Goins and Nancy McCall Newton Goins include:

John B. Goins born about 1817
Cynthia Goins born about 1821

Robert McCall, son of Alexander McCall and Jane McCall, was born about 1785. He was married February 19, 1807 in Lincoln County to Martheu Buchanan who was born there February 15, 1786

John B. Goins, son of Daniel Goins and Nancy McCall New­ton Goins, was born about 1817. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Cynthia Goins, daughter of Daniel Goins and Nancy McCall Newton Goins, was born about 1821. She was married about 1840 to John Queen.

Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, daughter of John M. Goins and Mary “Polly” Clippard Goins, was born in Cleveland County April 16, 1847. She became the common law wife of Lafayette “Fate” Lane, but their children retained the name “Goins.”

Children born to Lafayette “Fate” Lane and Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins include:

Mary Louise Goins born in 1873
Lois Goins born about 1876
Gertrude “Gertie” Goins born about 1879
Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins born June 27, 1881

Mary Louise Goins, daughter of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born in 1873. She was married in 1890 to William Riley Heavener.

Lois Goins, daughter of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born about 1876. She was married to “Babe” Grigg.

Gertrude “Gertie” Goins, daughter of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born about 1879. She was married July 12, 1908 to Frank Branch.

Children born to them include:

Elvie Novella Branch born in 1911

Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins, son of Martha Lucinda “Cindy” Goins, was born June 17, 1881. He was married about 1902 to Aquillie Amanda Wright who was born to Robert Wright and Jane Ledford Wright September 17, 1885. He died September 11, 1959 and was buried in Hulls Grove Baptist Church Ceme­tery in Vale, North Carolina. She died October 31, 1976 and was buried beside her husband.

Children born to Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins include:

Henry Lee Goins born in 1903
Raymond Andrew Goins born about 1905
Ralph Jenks Goins born November 4, 1911
Annie Mae Goins born about 1914
Pauline Goins born about 1916
Roy Goins born February 24, 1919
Troy Goins born about 1923
Jacob Charles Goins, Jr. born September 19, 1925

Henry Lee Goins, son of of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born about 1903. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Raymond Andrew Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born in 1905. He was married about 1928 to Mary Jane Frittle. Children born to Raymond Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Frittle Goins are un­known.

Ralph Jenks Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born November 4, 1911. He died July 12, 1986 and was buried in Hulls Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Annie Mae Goins, daughter of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born about 1914. She was married to Thomas Kiser about 1938. She died in 1948.

One son was born to them:

Darrell Wilford Kiser born about 1940

Pauline Goins, daughter of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born in 1916. She re­mained single.

Roy Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born February 24, 1919. He served in World War II. He died December 30, 1954 and was buried in Hulls Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Troy Goins, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born in 1923. He remained single.

Jacob Charles Goins, Jr, son of Jacob Charles “Bud” Goins and Aquillie Amanda Wright Goins, was born September 19, 1925.
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Aaron Goins was born in Virginia about 1816 of parents unknown, according to the research of Madge Goins Wood Philbeck, a descendant of Statesville, North Carolina. She wrote of him in “The Goins Family of Lincoln County, North Carolina:”

“My grandmother, Sarah Goins, told members of my family that Aaron Goins and his brother, Wiley Goins, came to North Carolina from Virginia. Aaron, who was a millwright, married Ann Leonard, who is believed to be the daughter of Jacob Leonard. According to Grandmother, they had two children: Phillip and Ann Goins. Aaron, who lived in the “old Beam house,” was killed by a tree falling on him while clearing a new ground.

My great aunt says that Aaron and Ann Leonard Goins had only one child whose name was Phillip. Ann died when my aunt, who was born in 1884, was about ten years old, so Ann died about 1894.

There is a marriage bond filed in Old Tryon‑Lincoln County marriage bonds for “Arren Goings” and Ann Leonard with Elisha W. Roderick and M. W. Abernathy, witness. The bond which is dated 10 January 1837, Record 1050, Bond No. 72693, was published in ‘Marriage Bonds of Old Tryon‑Lincoln Counties, North Carolina’ by Curtis Bynum.”

“Oran Gouins” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Lincoln County, page 81, as the head of a household. He was a farmer and opposite his name in the cen­sus report was the notation “Upper Regiment Militia.” He owned a large number of slaves.

His household was composed of:

“Gouins, Oran white male 20-30
white female 20-30
white male 0-5”

“Orrin Goin” reappeared as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Lincoln County, Household 609-710, page 233:

“Goin, Orrin 34, laborer
Anna 33
Phillip 8”

Three households away was recorded the household of Jere-miah Smith who is regarded as a brother-in-law of Aaron Go-ins and the husband of Sarah Goins, suggested as the older sis-ter of Aaron Going. Also recorded in the Smith household was Martha Goins, age 79, possibly the mother of Sarah Goins Smith and Aaron Goins.

The Smith household, No. 606-707 was recorded as:

“Smith, Jeremiah
Sarah
“Goins, Martha 79, born in NC”

Children born to Aaron Goins and Ann Leonard Goins in­clude:

Phillip Pinkney Goins born September 14, 1842

Phillip Pinkney Goins, son of Aaron Goins and Ann Leonard Goins, was born September 14, 1842 in Catawba County, North Carolina which was created from Lincoln County in that year. He enlisted there at age 17 August 13, 1861 in Company C, 28th North Carolina Infantry Regiment for Confederate service, according to “The North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865.”

It is reported that J. C. Goins, born about 1837, regarded as a kinsman was serving with Phillip Pinkney Goins in the 28th North Carolina Infantry Regiment.

Phillip Pinkney Goins participated in the Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Fredericksburg, Battle of Chancellorsville and the Battle of Gettysburg. He was wounded in the Battle of Fredericksburg and in the Battle of the Wilderness.

He was captured at Hanover Courthouse, Virginia May 27, 1862 and was confined at Ft. Monroe, Virginia and at Ft. Columbus in New York harbor. He was exchanged at Aiken’s Landing, Virginia on the James River August 5, 1862 and re­turned to duty prior to November 1862. He was wounded in the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia May 1-3, 1863. After returning to duty he was wounded in the right hand in the Bat­tle of Jones Farm September 30, 1864. He was returned to duty in December 1864. He was captured near Petersburg, Virginia April 2, 1865 and confined at Ft. Delaware in Delaware until released June 19, 1865 after taking the oath of allegience to the United States.

He returned to Lincoln County and resumed farming. He was married there March 29, 1866 to Elizabeth Smith by Justice of the Peace Daniel Siegle. She was born April 26, 1842 to David Smith and Sarah Shoup Smith. Daniel Reinhardt was the bondsman, according to “Lincoln County, North Carolina Marriages, 1769-1850.”

In 1902 they lived at Reepsville, North Carolina where he made an application for a Confederate pension. Elizabeth Smith Goins died December 19, 1907 and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery at Vale, North Carolina. He died September 5, 1909 and was buried beside his wife.

Children born to Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins include:

Idar Lou Catherine Goins born September 7, 1866
David Albert L. Goins born October 29, 1868
John Robert Goins born March 7, 1871
Charlie Macon Goins born April 29, 1873
Daniel Jacob Goins born September 24, 1875
Sarah Elizabeth Goins born August 7, 1877
Oscar Andrew Goins born October 20, 1879
Liza Emma Alice Goins born March 22, 1882
Lelia Jenny Mae Goins born October 28, 1884

Idar Lou Catherine Goins, daughter of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins, was born September 7, 1866. She did not marry, but lived with her brother, Oscar Andrew Goins. She died Janaury 12, 1943 and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery at Vale, North Carolina.

David Albert L. Goins, son of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins, was born October 29, 1868. He was married about 1881 to Rose B. Leatherman who was born March 30, 1872 to Stewart Leatherman and Susan M. Leatherman. She died October 31, 1944 and was buried be­side her husband in Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, North Carolina.

Children born to David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leather­man Goins include:

Carl Goins born July 12, 1896
Esther Goins born about 1896
Gladys Goins born about 1898
Ruth Goins born May 10, 1902
Ernest Philip Goins born October 10, 1904
Nettie Goins born about 1907
Sue Betty Goins born about 1910
Leddy Goins born about 1915
Eva Goins born July 24, 1920

Carl Goins, son of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born July 12, 1896. He was married about 1919, wife’s name unknown. He died in January 1983 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont.

Children born to Carl Goins include:

Walter Goins born about 1921
Johnnie Goins born about 1923
Eugene Goins born about 1925
Mildred Goins born about 1928
Clyde Goins born about 1931

Esther Goins, daughter of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born about 1896. She was married to Ervin S. Lingerfelt about 1918.

Children born to them include:

Willie Lingerfelt born about 1920
Florie Lingerfelt born about 1922
Floyd Lingerfelt born about 1925
Bettie Lingerfelt born about 1928

Gladys Goins, daughter of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born about 1898. She was married about 1918 to H. Caldwell Robinson.

Children born to them include:

Fleta Robinson born about 1920
Rosa Robinson born about 1922
Inez Robinson born about 1925
Harry Robinson born about 1928

Ruth Goins, daughter of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born May 10, 1902. She was married to J. Fred Hamby about 1920. She died October 27, 1988 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

J. C. Hamby born about 1922
Olean Hamby born about 1925

J. C. Hamby is also identified as J. C. Goins, born June 2, 1920 at Belmont, North Carolina. He was married about 1946 to Ola Mae Turner of Kentucky.

Children born to J. C. Goins and Ola Mae Turner Goins include:

Linda Goins born February 10, 1952

Ernest Philip Goins, son of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born was born October 10, 1904. He died January 20, 1906 and was buried in Plateau Methodist Church Cemetery in Lincoln County.

Nettie Goins, daughter of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born about 1907. She was married about 1925 to Joe T. Williams.

Sue Betty Goins, daughter of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born about 1910. She was married about 1930, husband’s name Baucom.

Leddy Goins, daughter of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born about 1915. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Eva Goins, daughter of David Albert L. Goins and Rose B. Leatherman Goins, was born July 24, 1920. She was married about 1940 to T. B. Upton. She was remarried to Johnny Rus­sell.

John Robert Goins, son of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins, was born March 7, 1871 in Catawba County, according to the family bible. He was married December 20, 1893 to Sarah Alice Petrie. She was born October 4, 1874 in Lincoln County, the daughter of Robert Michael Petrie and Eliza Catherine Yoder Petrie. John Robert Goins was a farmer and a miller. He operated Howards Creek Mill for over 17 years. He was an elder in the Trinity Lutheran Church.

John Robert Goins wrote his will June 18, 1944:

“I, John R. Goins, of Vale, Lincoln County, North Car­olina, desiring to make distribution among my loved ones of the property of which I shall die seized and possessed, do make and publish this my last will and testament, as follows:

Item One: It is my will that my executors hereinafter named, shall, out of the first funds coming into their hands belonging to my estate, pay all of my just debts and liabilities and erect a suitable monument to mark my last resting place.

Item Two: I will, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Sallie Goins, all my property of every kind and description wheresoever located or situated, real, personal and mixes, tangible and intangible, to use, manage and control so long as she shall live, coupled with the power and right on her part to make disposition of any part thereof so that she may sell and convey any or all of said property, if in her discretion such sale is for the best interest of herself and our children. It is my will that my executors, immediately after my death, shall assemble my personal property and make and file an inventory thereof and collect all notes and other evidences of indebtedness due me, and deliver same or the proceeds thereof, after paying my debts and obligations as above specified, to my beloved wife, Sallie Goins, to be used, controlled and disposed of by her as hereinbefore provided in this item.

Item Three: Whatever remains of my property, real and personal, at the death of my said wife undisposed of by her as above specified, including my home plantation and any other lands I may die seized of, I will that my executors shall convert into cash or securities by sale and conveyance thereof by either private or public sale whichever in their sound judgement is more advanta­geous, and devide the proceeds after paying the costs and expenses of the administration of my estate, equally among our children, and their heirs, in the following manner; One‑tenth [1/10th] each to our children, Edney, Elbert, Morris, Mary, Rose, Betty, John, Herbert, and Eloise, and one‑tenth [1/10th] to be divided equally among the children of our deceased daughter, Maude Hoover, namely, Dorothy Hoover, Lois Hoover, Luke Hoover, and Ralph Hoover, on condition however, that in order to arrive at an equitable distribution among our children and their heirs, account shall be taken of all advances heretofore or which may hereafter be made by either me or my wife to any of said children, which advances shall be charged against those to whom made, including the following advances heretofore made by me, to our son Edney $500.00; to our son Elbert, $900.00; to our son Morris, $500.00; to our daughter Mary, $500.00; to our daughter Betty J. $500.00; to our son John, $600.00; to our son Herbert $785.00; to our daughter Eloise, $500.00; and to our daughter Rose Bost, $500.00.

Item Four: I hereby appoint our two sons Morris Goins and Herbert Goins as Executors of this will, and I ad­monish them to execute the trust reposed in them and carry out the provisions of this will faithfully and justly, according to its true intent in serious conisderation, and believe its terms are just and equitable.

Item Five: I hereby declare void and of no effect any will or wills by me heretofore made so that this shall be my last and only will and Testament.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereto set my hand and af­fixed my seal, on this the 18th day of June, 1944.

Witness: John R. Goins
Chas. A. Jonas
Jessie A. Rudisill”

John Robert Goins died December 1, 1955 and was buried at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Sarah Alice Petrie Goins June 14, 1961 and was buried beside her husband.

Children born to them include:

Katie Maude Goins born July 29, 1894
Thomas Edney Goins born December 23, 1895
Elbert Eugene Goins born March 11, 1898
Maurice Henry Goins born November 3, 1899
Mary Alice Goins born May 10, 1901
Rosa Ethel Goins born December 23, 1902
Minnie Elizabeth Goins born February 18, 1905
John William Goins born January 7, 1909
Herbert Lee Goins born March 21, 1912
Sarah Eloise Goins born February 14, 1914

Katie Maude Goins, daughter of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born July 29, 1894. She was married December 22, 1912 to Henry Hampton Hoover who was born October 12, 1890 to Thomas Monroe Hoover and Mary Etta Etta Helms Hoover. Katie Maude Goins Hoover died January 9, 1918 and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetry. He was remarried to Clara Ethel Crouch who was born De­cember 29, 1899.

Children born to them include:

Dorothy Windelene Hoover born about 1914
Annie Lois Hoover born about 1915
Henry Luke Hoover born about 1916
Ralph Hampton Hoover born about 1918

Thomas Edney Goins, son of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born December 23, 1895 and served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was married about 1918 to Vera Downing in Georgia. He was employed by the City of Valdosta, Georgia.

Children born to Thomas Edney Goins and Vera Downing Goins include:

Annie June Goins born about 1920
Edwina Goins born about 1923

Elbert Eugene Goins, son of John Robert Goins and Sarah Al­ice Petrie Goins, was born March 11, 1898. He was married in February 1922 to Isabella Veronica Standley who was born June 3, 1903. She was the daughter of Omar Standley and Anna Dixon Standley. They removed to Kansas City, Missouri. She died March 29, 1931 and he returned to Lin­colnton where he was employed by Burris Furniture Com­pany. He died July 8, 1973 in Hickory, North Carolina and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Children born to Elbert Eugene Goins and Isabella Veronica Standley Goins include:

Elberta Rose Goins born August 28, 1923
Mary Virginia Goins born May 28, 1926
Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. born July 22, 1927

Elberta Rose Goins, daughter of Elbert Eugene Goins and Is­abella Veronica Standley Goins, was born August 28, 1923. She was married April 6, 1947 to Lonnie Paul Coulter, son of Lonnie Preston Coulter and Dora Mae Nance Coulter. Elberta Rose Goins Coulter was graduated from Lenior-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina in 1959. She was a school teacher there for 15 years. Lonnie Paul Coulter died July 30, 1992 and was buried at Messiah Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

Lonnie Paul Coulter, Jr. born June 15, 1948
Isabella Coulter born October 31, 1951

Mary Virginia Goins, daughter of Elbert Eugene Goins and Is­abella Veronica Standley Goins, was born May 28, 1926. She was married May 3, 1946 to Walter Usher, son of W. A. Usher. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed by Ford Motor Company in New Jersey. She was a secretary at Rutgers University and later at the University of Clemson, Clemson, South Carolina. He died October 21, 1993 and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, New Jersey.

Children born to them include:

Walter Louis Usher born about 1948
Michael Usher born about 1950
Deborah McKenna Usher born about 1953

Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr, son of Elbert Eugene Goins and Is­abella Veronica Standley Goins, was born July 22, 1927. He was married June 2, 1945 in Miami, Florida to Margaret Ad­kinson. He was remarried April 30, 1949 to Anne Cleboski. No children were born to Margaret Adkinson Goins.

Children born to Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins include:

Michael Eugene Goins born February 27, 1950
Lawrence Paul Goins born July 5, 1951
Timothy Jude Goins born January 29, 1954
Christopher John Goins born January 14, 1960
Mariona Goins born August 4, 1963
Denis Jerome Goins born August 18, 1965
Angela Nina Goins born September 17, 1968

Michael Eugene Goins, son of Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins, was born February 27, 1950. He was married about 1974 to Mary Margaret Staudt.

Children born to them include:

Margaret Ann Goins born February 9, 1976
Sarah Katherine Goins born June 29, 1978
Karen Rebecca Goins [twin] born February 11, 1981
Erin Elizabeth Goins [twin] born February 11, 1981
David Michael Goins born August 28, 1986

Lawrence Paul Goins, son of Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins, was born July 5, 1951. In 1992 he was a teacher in Austin, Texas.

Timothy Jude Goins, son of Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins, was born January 29, 1954. He was married about 1978 to Marina Garza.

Children born to Timothy Jude Goins and Marina Garza Goins include:

Stephen Edward Goins born April 7, 1982

Christopher John Goins, son of Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins, was born January 14, 1960. He was married about 1975 to Carla Goodrich.

Children born to Christopher John Goins and Carla Goodrich Goins include:

Patrick Christopher Goins born November 20, 1981

Mariona Goins, daughter of Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins, was born August 4, 1963. In 1992 she was employed as a teacher in Houston, Texas.

Dennis Jerome Goins, son of Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins, was born August 18, 1965.

Angelina Nina Goins, daughter of Elbert Eugene Goins, Jr. and Anne Cleboski Goins, was born September 17, 1968.

Maurice Henry Goins, son of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born November 3, 1899. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was married March 27, 1921 to Mary Vena Wood, daughter of Thomas Clingman Wood and Isabell Houser Wood. She was born May 4, 1902. She died of spinal meningitis October 30, 1939 and was buried at Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was remarried October 12, 1941 to Ollie Mae Fink who was born November 13, 1909 to Thomas Samuel Arthur Fink and Elizabeth Lomax Fink of Concord, North Carolina. She died November 5, 1957 and was buried at Zion Methodist Ch Cemetery. He was married a third time July 16, 1961 to Pauline Rebecca Mosteller who was born August 17, 1911 to Eli Mosteller and Georgia Robert Mosteller. She died Mar 24, 2001 and was buried at Trinity Luth Ch Cemetery.

Maurice Henry Goins was an elder in Trinity Lutheran Church and a rural mail carrier out of the Reepsville post of­fice before transferring to the Vale post office when it was established in 1924. He died April 1, 1985 in Burke County, North Carolina and was buried in Zion Methodist Ch Cemetery (aka White Zion). Ollie Mae Fink Goins died November 5, 1957. He was remarried to Pauline Rebecca Mosteller. The Goins family were members of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

No children born to Maurice Henry Goins and Pauline Rebecca Mosteller Goins. Children born to Maurice Henry Goins and Mary Vena Wood Goins include:

John Wood Goins born October 26, 1924
Ted Wales Goins born December 6, 1930
Samuel Edwin Goins born August 21, 1932

One daughter was born to Maurice Henry Goins and Ollie Mae Fink Goins:

Sarah Elizabeth Goins born October 11, 1944

John Wood Goins, son of Maurice Henry Goins and Mary Vena Wood Goins, was born October 26, 1924. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married July 14, 1946 in Vale to Margaret Etta Wise who was born to Edgar Marshall Wise and Gladys Sophia “Polly” Gantt Wise August 17, 1926.

He was employed by Hanes Die & Tool Works in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for 39 years before retirement. He died April 21, 1993 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Lincolnton.

Children born to John Wood Goins and Margaret Etta Wise Goins include:

John Wood Goins, Jr. born March 26, 1948
Michael Edgar Goins born October 14, 1954

John Wood Goins, Jr, son of John Wood Goins and Margaret Etta Wise Goins, was born March 26, 1948. He was married August 16, 1970 to Ida Kay Watts who was born February 29, 1948 to Claude Lloyd Watts and Georgie Neal Watts. John & Kay had no children.

Michael Edgar Goins, son of John Wood Goins and Margaret Etta Wise Goins, was born October 14, 1954. He was married July 28, 1979 to Meriam Anne Shelly. He became an optometrist in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Children born to Michael Edgar Goins and Merrian Anne Shelly Goins include:

Alison Shelley Goins born May 4, 1985
Megan Elizabeth Goins born July 19, 1988

Ted Wales Goins, son of Maurice Henry Goins and Mary Vena Wood Goins, was born December 6, 1930. He was married December 25, 1952 to Frances Queen Summey who was born July 13, 1931 to Lonnie Eugene Summey and Queen McManus Summey. The ceremony was performed in New York City on the “Bride and Groom” television program. He was graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College with an A.B. degree in 1953 and a B.D. degree from Southern Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1956. She was also graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina.

He was ordained as a Lutheran minister in 1956 by the North Carolina Synod and preached his first sermon in Sharon Lutheran Church in Statesville, North Carolina. He served Good Hope Lutheran Church, Hickory, NC; St Luke’s Lutheran Church, Tyro, NC; St John’s Luth Ch, Concord, NC. He served and retired while serving St Paul’s Luth Ch, Crouse, NC.

Children born to Ted Wales Goins and Frances Queen Summey Goins include:

Mary Vena Goins born November 22, 1953
Ted Wales Goins, Jr. born January 4, 1958
John David Goins born July 15, 1961

Mary Vena Goins, daughter of Ted Wales Goins and Frances Queen Summey Goins, was born November 22, 1953. She was married to Hugh Kluttz, Jr. August 30, 1975 in Concord, North Carolina. She was remarried to Miles  Alfred Clem­mer (born May 21, 1947), November 25, 1990 in Dallas, North Carolina.  Mary Vena Goins was graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College with a BA degree in Education, Mathematics. She graduated Appalachian State Univ with a MA degree in Educational Media, concentration: Instructional Technology Specialist, Computers. She retired from Gaston College in 2011 as an Instructor, Information Technology and was named Gaston College Faculty Emeritus.

Children born to them include:

Leigh Anna Kluttz born March 1, 1981

Leigh Anna Kluttz graduated Clemson University 2005 with degrees in Graphic Communications and Business Administration. She is the owner of the graphic design firm, TigerGrafiks LLC.

Ted Wales Goins, Jr, son of Ted Wales Goins and Frances Queen Summey Goins, was born January 4, 1958 in Statesville. He was married to Linda Haynes January 22, 1983 in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was remarried to Mrs. Cheryl Warling Rowe October 27, 1990 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Ted Jr had no children.  Ted Jr was graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College. He is President & CEO, Lutheran Services Carolinas.

John David Goins, son of Ted Wales Goins and Frances Queen Summey Goins, was born July 15, 1961 in Hickory. He was married to Julie Ann Mintz September 4, 1988 in Arden, North Carolina. She was graduated from Mars Hill College in 1988 with a BS degree.  John was graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College. He is President, North Carolina, United Community Bank.

One son was born to John David Goins and Julie Ann Mintz.

Wilson John Goins b July 18, 1998 in NC.

Samuel Edwin Goins, son of Maurice Henry Goins and Mary Vena Wood Goins, was born August 21, 1932. He was mar­ried June 11, 1960 to Barbara Lyerly who was born April 16, 1936 to Lee Lyerly and Hazel Loflin Lyerly of East Spencer, North Carolina. She was an airline stewardess. He was graduated with a B.A. degree in 1954 from Lenoir-Rhyne College and an A.B. degree from Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary in Maywood, Illinois in 1958. He was ordained in 1958 by the North Carolina Synod. He served as a minister in St. Matthew, Greensboro and Charlotte, North Carolina. He retired in Illinois in 1990. Later they removed to Leesburg, Florida. He served as pastor art Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sanford, Florida.

One son was born to Samuel Edwin Goins and Barbara Lyerly Goins:

Samuel Edwin Goins, Jr. born January 11, 1962

Samuel Edwin Goins, Jr, son of Samuel Edwin Goins and Barbara Lyerly Goins, was born January 11, 1962 in North Carolina. He received a B.S. degree in computer science from the University of Illinois in 1984. In 1997 he was employed by Texas Instruments and lived in Garland, Texas.

Sarah Elizabeth “Libby” Goins, daughter of Maurice Henry Goins and Ollie Mae Fink Goins, was born October 11, 1944 and was graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College School of Nursing.. She was married December 16, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church to Charles Windle Buckner who was born October 17, 1938 to Jacob Franklin Buckner and Ester Naomi Windle Buckner. He was graduated from North Carolina State Uni­versity.

Children born to them include:

Angela Lynn Buckner born December 16, 1971

Mary Alice Goins, daughter of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born May 20, 1901. She was gradu­ated from Lenoir-Rhyne College and became a teacher in North Carolina public schools. Later she was a mathematics professor in Montana State University and Marshall Univer­sity. After retirement, she taught in the Virgin Islands. She did not marry.

Rosa Ethel Goins, daughter of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born December 23, 1902. She was married September 6, 1926 to Evans Edward Bost who was born April 15, 1894 to William Perry Bost and Candace Adelia Smyre Bost. He served in World War I. She was a legal secretary and a linotype operator for the “Catawba News-Enterprise” in Newton, North Carolina.

He died November 27, 1952 and was buried at Eastview Cemetery, Newton, North Carolina. She died February 14, 1994 and was buried beside her husband.

Children born to them include:

[daughter] born and died Sept. 13, 1927
William Edward Bost born March 31, 1932
Thomas Johnson Bost born January 17, 1936

Minnie Elizabeth Goins, daughter of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born February 28, 1905 in Lin­coln County. She was married July 30, 1924 to Henry Kiser Wood who was born October 27, 1896 to John Pinkney Wood and Mary Pauline Almira Lyons Wood.

She was active in all phases of her church’s activities. She as­sisted in organizing the Vale Home Demonstration Club, served as its president and was a member of the club for over 30 years. She was a Red Cross volunteer and worked with its bloodmobiles from 1960 to 1981.

Henry Kiser Wood died September 20, 1982 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Lincolnton, North Carolina. She died April 10, 1990 and was buried beside her husband.

Children born to them include:

Madge Goins Wood born May 7, 1926

Madge Goins Wood, only child of Henry Kiser Wood and Minnie Elizabeth Goins Wood, was born May 7, 1926 in Lin­coln County. She attended school in Beckley, West Virginia and was graduated from Union High school in Vale in 1943. She attended Lenoir-Rhyne College and was graduated from Appalalchian Teachers College at Boone, North Carolina in 1947.

She was married July 24, 1948 to Robert Wilson Philbeck who was born May 28, 1919 in Cleveland County, North Carolina to John Astor Philbeck and Cora Lee Philbeck Eskridge of Shelby, North Carolina. He attended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 and was transferred to the infantry. He served 52 months in Africa and Italy and was awarded the Bronze Star.

Following World War II, he was graduated from Appalalchian State Teachers College in Boone in June 1948 with a B.S. de­gree. After teaching and coaching at Haw River, North Car­olina he enrolled in George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tennessee and received an M.A. degree in sec­ondary education.

In March 1952 he was employed by DuPont Company at its Savannah River Project in South Carolina. Later he was trans­ferred to New Jersey and to Topeka, Kansas. After his retire­ment, they moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida for five years. Later they returned to Statesville where they were active in St. Johns Lutheran Church and the Genealogical So­ciety of Iredell County. In 1995 the continued in Statesville where she, a member of Gowen Research Foundation, was active in the research of her family history. Madge Goins Wood Philbeck researched most of the material in the section of the manuscript.

One son was born to them:

Robert Wilson Philbeck, Jr. born December 28, 1952

Robert Wilson Philbeck, Jr, son of Robert Wilson Philbeck and Madge Goins Wood Philbeck, was born December 28, 1952 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He was graduated from Maynard Evans High School in Orlando, Florida in 1972 and from Valencia Community College in Orlando in 1974. He was employed by Disney World at Orlando and by the Am­track Railroad System. In 1995 he was employed by Wal-Mart Stores in New Smyrna Beach.

John William Goins, son of John Robert Goins and Sarah Al­ice Petrie Goins, was born January 7, 1909. He was married May 24, 1937 to Beatrice Cline who was born February 16, 1909 to Peter Herman Cline and Ella Colonus Caldwell. John William Goins was an employee of North Carolina Department of Correction and Beatrice Cline Goins was a teacher. He died November 27, 1992 and was buried at Roxboro, North Carolina.

One son was born to John William Goins and Beatrice Cline Goins:

John William Goins III born March 31, 1942

John William Goins III, son of John William Goins and Beat­rice Cline Goins, was born March 31, 1942 in Catawba County. He was married February 25, 1962 to Dorothy Elizabeth Hight who was born August 16, 1942 to Henry Alton Hight of Sanford, North Carolina.

Children born to John William Goins III and Dorothy Elizabeth Hight Goins include:

John William Goins IV born July 8, 1967
Robert Alton Goins born November 11, 1969

Herbert Lee Goins, son of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born March 21, 1912. He was married Au­gust 28, 1938 to Dorothy Belle Smith who was born December 25, 1915 to James Buchanan Smith and Carrie Belle Stroup Smith of Cleveland County, North Carolina. He earned a B. A. and an M.A. degree from Appalachian State Teachers College at Boone, North Carolina. He was a teacher and a coach before retiring in 1974. She was also a teacher. He died July 11, 1989 at Charlotte, North Carolina.

Children born to Herbert Lee Goins and Dorothy Bell Smith Goins include:

Herbert Lee Goins, Jr. born November 18, 1946
James Robert Goins born April 16, 1951

Herbert Lee Goins, Jr, son of Herbert Lee Goins and Dorothy Belle Smith Goins, was born November 18, 1946. He was married December 20, 1969 to Lindsay Ann Keane, daughter of Byron Keane and Margaret Manchester Keane.

Children born to them include:

Herbert Lee Goins III born November 21, 1973
John Byron Goins born May 24, 1976
Sarah Lindsay Goins born January 6, 1980

James Robert Goins, son of Herbert Lee Goins and Dorothy Belle Smith Goins, was born April 16, 1951. He was married May 25, 1973 to Kathryn Gray Squires, daughter of Julian Gray Squires and Kathryn Agnes Curran Squires. James Robert Goins became a physician.

One daughter was born to them:

Kathryn Gray “Katie” Goins born March 2, 1976

Children adopted by them include:

Robert Squires Goins born July 28, 1977
Jeffery Anderson Goins born July 1, 1980
James Alexander Goins born January 11, 1985
Andrew Curran Goins born April 23, 1988

Sarah Eloise Goins, daughter of John Robert Goins and Sarah Alice Petrie Goins, was born Febuary 14, 1914. She was married August 18, 1938 in Dillon, South Carolina to Hazel Howell Taylor who was born December 30, 1914 to Joseph Taylor and Mabel Flannagan Taylor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington. She was a legal secretary, a teachers aide, a daycare center operator and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Iredell County, North Carolina. He was an accountant and served on the Statesville city Council.

Children born to them include:

Hazel Howell Taylor, Jr. born May 22, 1939
Patricia Ann Taylor born May 28, 1940
Barry Brian Taylor born January 22, 1942
Michael Andrew Taylor born July 31, 1943
Gail Malinda Taylor born December 25, 1944

Charlie Macon Goins, son of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins, was born April 29, 1873. He was married May 29, 1901 to Brintie Florence Sain who was born February 3, 1880 to James Zachariah Sain and Martha Jane Sain Sain, according to Lincoln County marriage records. He was a textile worker, according to Madge Goins Wood Philbeck. She died December 11, 1938 and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. He died February 12, 1946 and was buried beside Brintie Florence Saine Goins.

Children born to them include:

Georgia Alice Goins born July 25, 1901
James Evans Goins born September 18, 1903
Louella Mae Goins born March 7, 1906
Austin Pinkney Goins born October 28, 1908
William Luther Goins born October 10, 1910
Bertie Jane Goins born July 5, 1915
John Thomas Goins born May 3, 1918

Georgia Alice Goins, daughter of Charlie Macon Goins and Brintie Florence Sain Goins, was born July 25, 1901 in Lin­coln County. She was married May 21, 1920 in York, South Car­olina to Arthur Silas Withers. He was born in Lincoln County August 3, 1901 to Ambrose Withers and Mary Good­son With­ers. Both worked in the textile industry. She died October 27, 1965, and he died December 28, 1974. Both were buried in West Memorial Park in China Grove, North Carolina.

Children born to them include:

Blair Belmont Withers born April 16, 1922
Viva Lee Withers born February 28, 1926

James Evans Goins, son of Charlie Macon Goins and Brintie Florence Sain Goins, was born in Lincoln County September 18, 1903. He was married August 20, 1938 to Clara Bess Hoffman. She died April 23, 1963, and he died February 7, 1975. They were buried in Hollybrook Cemetery in Lincol­nton.

Children born to James Evans Goins and Clara Bess Hoffman Goins include:

James Wayne Goins born February 4, 1941

James Wayne Goins, son of James Evans Goins and Clara Bess Hoffman Goins, was born February 4, 1941. He was married April 9, 1969 to Linda Ann Rudisill. She was born October 18, 1941 to Marcus Rudisill and Jenny Louise Childers Rudisill. Linda Ann Rudisill Goins died April 9, 1969 and was buried in Hollybrook Cemetery. James Wayne Goins was remarried July 16, 1972 to Frankie Mae Peeler who was born March 8, 1948. A stillborn daughter was born to the first union.

Children born to James Wayne Goins and Frankie Mae Peeler Goins include:

Jamie Clarissa Goins born June 23, 1975

Louella Mae Goins, daughter of Charlie Macon Goins and Brintie Florence Sain Goins, was born March 7, 1906. She was married about 1924 to Charles Henderson Huffstetler who was born December 18, 1901 in Lincoln County.

Children born to them include:

Helen Huffstetler born about 1925
Joyce Huffstetler born about 1927
Charles Huffstetler born about 1929
Bobby Huffstetler born about 1932
James Huffstetler born about 1934
Joan Huffstetler born about 1937
Ann Huffstetler born about 1940
Daniel Huffstetler born about 1944

Austin Pinkney Goins, son of Charlie Macon Goins and Brin­tie Florence Sain Goins, was born October 28, 1908 and died November 26, 1909. He was buried at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Vale, North Carolina.

William Luther Goins, son of Charlie Macon Goins and Brin­tie Florence Sain Goins, was born October 10, 1910. He died November 3, 1910 and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Bertie Jane Goins, daughter of Charlie Macon Goins and Brin­tie Florence Sain Goins, was born July 5, 1915. She was mar­ried July 18, 1935 to Fred Earl Carpenter who was born De­cember 14, 1913 to Adolphus Nathaniel Carpenter and Effie Frances Carpenter. He died July 4, 1983.

Children born to them include:

Jo Ann Carpenter born January 12, 1936

John Thomas Goins, son of Charlie Macon Goins and Brintie Florence Sain Goins, was born May 3, 1918. He was married December 4, 1948 to Mrs. Ada F. Chapman Johnson. She was born April 29, 1925 to J. S. Chapman and Grace Carpenter Chapman and died November 5, 1949. Ada F. Chapman Johnson Goins was buried in Trinity Lutheran Chuch Cemetery. He was remarried December 21, 1957 to Ella Jane Benefield who was born October 9, 1919. No children were born to John Thomas Goins and Ella Jane Benefield Goins.

Daniel Jacob Goins, son of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Eliza­beth Smith Goins, was born September 24, 1875. He was married June 15, 1905 to Georgia Gertrude Sain, a sister to Brintie Florence Sain. She was born January 20, 1883. He died December 6, 1946, and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins died November 25, 1956. They were buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

Gaston Phillip Goins born January 26, 1906
Elizabeth Dare Goins born January 9, 1908
Ella E. Goins [twin] born January 3, 1909
Della Goins [twin] born January 3, 1909
Lum Marshall Goins born May 13, 1912
Cora Bell Goins born April 29, 1915
Janie Florence Goins born January 6, 1919
Jacob Oscar “Bill” Goins born August 5, 1921
Lottie Inez Goins born January 24, 1924
Alice Janette Goins born January 11, 1927

Gaston Phillip Goins, son of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born January 26, 1906. He was married November 26, 1924 Sarah Ilease McCaslin, daughter of George Henry McCaslin and Besie Coline Rudisill Mc­Caslin. She died July 31, 1989; he died January 9, 1990. They were buried in Macedonia Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery at Vale.

One son was born to Gaston Phillip Goins and Sarah Ilease McCaslin Goins:

Jacob Russell Goins born September 4, 1925

Jacob Russell Goins, son of Gaston Phillip Goins and Sarah Ilease McCaslin Goins, was born September 4, 1925. He was killed December 3, 1943 in an accidental shooting. He was buried in Macedonia Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.

Elizabeth Dare Goins, daughter of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins , was born January 19, 1908. She died as an infant and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Ella E. Goins, twin daughter of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born January 3, 1909. She was married October 15, 1932 to Sherman Leon Johnson who was born December 10, 1910 to Frank Johnson and Pearl Ru­disill Johnson.

Children born to them include:

Helen Elizabeth Johnson born July 25, 1933
Shirley Faye Johnson born February 14, 1943

Della Goins, twin daughter of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born January 3, 1909. She was married in August 1927 to Guy Robert Heavner who was born February 15, 1906 to Jacob Robert Heavner and Hester Paulina Scronce Heavner. He was a farmer and a floor mill operator. She died October 3, 1988, and he died October 26, 1991.

Children born to them include:

Lucy Irene Heavner born May 24, 1928
Hazel Luella Heavner born February 12, 1930
Glenn Robert Heavner born October 5, 1931
Franklin Jolene Heavner born May 24, 1940

Lum Marshall Goins, son of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born May 13, 1912. He was mar­ried about 1925 to Florence Ida Gilbert who was born June 16, 1909 to William Daniel Gilbert and Gertrude Johnson Gilbert. He died February 17, 1969, and she died November 14, 1985. They were buried in Trinity Lutheran Churtch Cemetery. No children were born to Lum Marshall Goins and Florence Ida Gilbert Goins.

Cora Bell Goins, daughter of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born April 29, 1915. She was married July 9, 1932 to J. C. Dellinger who was born January 15, 1915 to Albert Floyd Dellinger and Florence Houser Dellinger. She died November 3, 1977, and he died May 6, 1994. They were buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

Colleen Dellinger born about 1934
Joyce Dellinger born about 1936
Kay Dellinger born about 1939
Jim Dellinger born about 1942

Janie Florence Goins, daughter of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins , was born January 6, 1919. She was married March 14, 1936 to Woodrow Wilson Gilbert who was born April 23, 1917 to William Gilbert and Gertie Gilbert. He died May 19, 1992 and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

Bobbie Jean Gilbert [twin] born October 30, 1937
Betty Jean Gilbert [twin] born October 30, 1937
Terrie Sheila Gilbert born February 10, 1954

Jacob Oscar Goins, son of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born August 5, 1921. He was mar­ried about 1939 to Mattie Blanch McCaslin. He died February 8, 1973 and was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Children born to Jacob Oscar Goins and Mattie Blanch Mc­Caslin Goins include:

Larry Gene Goins born November 11, 1941
Billy Joe Goins born January 21, 1940
Nettie Sue Goins born November 11, 1943

Larry Gene Goins, son of Jacob Oscar “Bill” Goins and Mattie Blanch McCaslin Goins, was born November 11, 1941. He was married about 1963 to Lois C. Hoyle. In 1991 they continued on Lincoln County.

Children born to Larry Gene Goins and Lois C. Hoyle Goins include:

Larry Phillip Goins born October 16, 1965

Larry Phillip Goins, son of Larry Gene Goins and Lois C. Hoyle Goins, was born October 16, 1965. He was married to Ginger Darlene Putman.

Children born to Larry Phillip Goins and Ginger Darlene Put­man Goins include:

Heather Nicole Goins born July 24, 1987
Larry Gene Goins born February 12, 1991

Billy Joe Goins, son of Jacob Oscar “Bill” Goins and Mattie Blanch McCaslin Goins, was born January 21, 1940 in Catawba County. He was married about 1963 to Gladys Johnson. He died April 11, 1994 in Lincoln County and was buried in Macedonia Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Children born to Billy Joe Goins and Gladys Johnson Goins are un­known.

Nettie Sue Goins, daughter of Jacob Oscar “Bill” Goins and Mattie Blanch McCaslin Goins, was born November 11, 1943. She was married about 1962 to Walter Music.

Lottie Inez Goins, daughter of Daniel Jacob Goins and Geor­gia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born January 24, 1924. She was married December 31, 1945 to Arney Haywood Scronce who was born September 8, 1922 to William Burton Scronce and Ruth Rudisill Scronce. He died July 1, 1986.

One daughter was born to them:

Barbara Joan Scronce born June 19, 1945

Alice Janette Goins, daughter of Daniel Jacob Goins and Georgia Gertrude Sain Goins, was born January 11, 1927. She was married December 23, 1944 to Ray L. Hurt. She was remarried in 1965 was to Jerry Mitchell who was born November 23, 1936.

Children born to them include:

Janice Ann Hurt born October 7, 1945

Sarah Elizabeth Goins, daughter of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins, was born August 7, 1877. She was married September 1, 1895 to John Pinkney Rienhardt, ac­cording to Lincoln County marriage records. He was born September 14, 1870 to Issac Reinhardt and Mary E. Michael Reinhardt. He died November 19, 1945, and she died Febru­ary 20, 1954. They were buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

Frank L. Reinhardt born January 4, 1896
Kate Pearl Reinhardt born August 28, 1898
Daniel Jacob Reinhardt born January 27, 1901
Annie Bell Reinhardt born August 3, 1902
Maude Reinhardt born about 1904
Mary Ellen Reinhardt born October 22, 1906
Robert Andrew Reinhardt born January 7, 1910
Eva Kathleen Reinhardt born in 1912
Ida Frances Reinhardt born July 14, 1916
Earl Pinkney Reinhardt born November 18, 1919
Mosie Reinhardt born about 1923

Oscar Andrew Goins, son of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Eliz­abeth Smith Goins, was born October 20, 1879. He was mar­ried November 18, 1911 to Mary Jane Rudisill who was born June 27, 1892 to Anderson Rudisill and Sadie A. Houser Ru­disill. Oscar Andrew Goins was a farmer and the operator of Howards Creek Mill. He died March 29, 1961, and she died March 22, 1967. Both were buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Children born to Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins include:

Howard William Goins born April 28, 1912
Mary Mozine Goins born March 22, 1914
Harold Lee “Tib” Goins born February 7, 1916
Kathleen Elizabeth Goins born October 17, 1918
Evelyn Georgia Goins born September 7, 1920
Louise Ida Goins born March 21, 1922
Sadie Elizabeth Goins born February 29, 1924
Ramonia Alice Goins born November 7, 1929
Alma Ruth Goins born November 28, 1931

Howard William Goins, son of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born April 28, 1912. He was married about 1935 to Bertie Hoyle. Children born to Howard William Goins and Bertie Hoyle Goins are unknown.

Mary Mozine Goins, daughter of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born March 22, 1914 in Lin­coln County. She was married about 1933 to Howard Work­man who was born December 26, 1911 to William T. Work­man and Ellen C. Workman. He died June 17, 1988 and was buried in Bethel Cemetery in Vale.

Children born to Howard Workman and Mary Mozine Goins Workman include:

Mary Kathryn Workman born February 22, 1934
Betty Jean Workman born July 7,. 1935
Faye Ann Workman born July 7, 1936
Nancy E. Workman born March 3, 1938
William O. Workman born June 19, 1939

Harold Lee “Tib” Goins, son of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born February 7, 1916. He was married April 12, 1941 to Reginia Jean Scronce who was born July 18, 1918 to William Burton Scronce and Ruth Alma Rudisill Scronce. Reginia Jean Scronce Goins died June 16, 1972, and Harold Lee “Tib” Goins died January 7, 1977. They were buried in Macedonia Holiness Church Cemetery.

Children born to Harold Lee “Tib” Goins and Reginia Jean Scronce Goins include:

Harold Steve Goins born September 24, 1944
William Robert Goins born May 13, 1947
Nicki Cornell Goins born September 28. 1950
Grace Darlene Goins born January 25, 1956

Harold Steve Goins, son of Harold Lee “Tib” Goins and Reginia Jean Scronce Goins, was born September 24, 1944. He died at age 13, October 18, 1957 and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

William Robert Goins, son of Harold Lee “Tib” Goins and Reginia Jean Scronce Goins, was born May 13, 1947. He was married about 1971 to Loretta Davis who was born February 8, 1945.

One son was born to William Robert Goins and Loretta Davis Goins include:

William Robert Goins, Jr. born December 20, 1973

Nicki Cornell Goins, son of Harold Lee “Tib” Goins and Reginia Jean Scronce Goins, was born September 28. 1950. He was married June 21, 1980 to Patricia White who was born June 6, 1951 to Preston White and Pat Hoyle White. In 1986 they lived in Catawba County.

Children born to Nicki Cornell Goins and Patricia White Goins include:

Bradley Stephen Goins born September 10, 1986
Allyson Cheryl Goins born April 4, 1989

Grace Darlene Goins, daughter of Harold Lee “Tib” Goins and Reginia Jean Scronce Goins, was born January 25, 1956. She was married July 3, 1984 to Scott Andrew Gardner who was born September 14, 1954 to Charles Gardner and Ruth Anthony Gardner.

Children born to the include:

Haley Reginia Gardner born December 5, 1984

Kathleen Elizabeth Goins, daughter of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born October 17, 1918 and died May 25, 1919. She was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery with no gravestone.

Evelyn Georgia Goins, daughter of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born September 7, 1920. She was married October 25, 1947 to Lawrence Franklin Hurt who was born to Miller Filmore Hurt and Dolly Stafford Hurt September 19, 1921.

One son was born to them:

Larry Franklin Hurt born June 14, 1948

Louise Ida Goins, daughter of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born March 21, 1922 in Lincoln County. She was married about 1942 to Frank William Smith who was born February 11, 1917. He died February 22, 1980, and she died October 13, 1990. They were buried in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery in Vale.

Children born to them include:

Hazel Janette Smith born March 4, 1943
Jerry Smith born about 1944
Gene Smith born about 1946
Valeria Ann Smith born about 1948
Michael Smith born about 1951
David Smith born about 1954
Mary Smith born about 1958
Lori Jane Smith born June 30, 1963

Sadie Elizabeth Goins, daughter of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born February 29, 1924. She was married about 1939 to William T. McMurry, son of A. Y. McMurry and Mary Carter McMurry. She and her children retained her maiden name after marriage.

Children born to them include:

Ted William Goins born June 18, 1940
Linda Sue Goins born September 25, 1943

Ted William Goins, son of William T. McMurry and Sadie Elizabeth Goins, was born June 18, 1940. He was married about 1969 to Rita Ann Weatherly.

Children born to Ted William Goins and Rita Ann Weatherly Goins include:

John Wayne Goins born March 26, 1971
Brian Curtis Goins born February 1, 1973
William Christopher Goins born July 7, 1975

Ramonia Alice Goins, daughter of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born was born November 7, 1929. She was married July 19, 1947 to James Whitesides who was born June 19, 1927 to James Luther Whitesides and Alice Rudisill Whitesides.

Children born to them include:

Johnny Carroll Whitesides born November 5, 1947
Darrell Eugene Whitesides born February 2, 1950
Brenda Gail Whitesides born November 19, 1953
Michael Posey Whitesides born December 27, 1959

Alma Ruth Goins, daughter of Oscar Andrew Goins and Mary Jane Rudisill Goins, was born November 28, 1931. She was married October 3, 1950 to Robert Thomas Sain who was born to Ervin Sain and Eunice Houser Sain May 15, 1930.

One daughter was born to them:

Sheila Dianne Sain born October 3, 1951

Liza Emma Alice Goins, daughter of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins, was born March 22, 1882. She was married January 4, 1903 to Ocsar Olando Leonard who was born November 25, 1876 to Charles A. Leonard and Frances Roberts Leonard. Liza Emma Alice Goins Leonard died February 19, 1945 and was buried in Daniels Lutheran Church Cemetery. He died February 27, 1960.

Children born to them include:

Dare Leonard born November 27, 1903
Zur Austin Leonard born June 21, 1908
Roland Seth Leonard born February 11, 1911
Vivian Madeline Leonard born June 11, 1914
Joe Alexander Leonard born December 21, 1916
Frances Elizabeth Leonard born April 15, 1921
Nellie Sue Leonard born March 12, 1926

Lelia Jenny Mae Goins, daughter of Phillip Pinkney Goins and Elizabeth Smith Goins, was born October 28, 1884. She was married November 26, 1911 to Alfred L. Newton who was born March 1, 1877 to George Newton and Sarah M. White Newton. Alfred L. Newton died July 4, 1941, and she died December 31, 1972. They were buried in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

Edith Elizabeth Newton born June 30, 1912
Mary Lou Newton born July 6, 1914
Paul Woodrow Newton born July 8, 1919
George Newton born about 1922
==O==
Ella Goins of Moore County was married July 25, 1897 to Abram L. Armstrong, Negro who was born about 1860 in ad-joining Harnett County, North Carolina. She was his second wife, according to Helen Daniels, a great-great granddaughter.
He was a son of Tom Armstrong and Joanna Armstrong. He was previously married to Grace Lucas who was born in 1865.

After the death of Ella Goins Armstrong, he was remarried June 5, 1900 to Anna Clark in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
==O==
Philip P. Goins was married to Elisabeth Smith March 29, 1866 in Lincoln County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1050, bondsman Daniel Reinhard, Bond No. 72694. The marriage was performed by Daniel Siegle, JP. Nothing more is known of Philip P. Goins and Elisabeth Smith Goins.
==O==
Sarah Goins was married to William J. Gray February 3, 1856 in Randolph County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1099, bondsman A. J. Goins, witness B. F. Hoover, Court Clerk, Bond No. 111929. The marriage was performed by A. M. Pugh, JP. Nothing more is known of William J. Gray and Sarah Goins Gray.
==O==
Wiley Goins, regarded as a brother to Aaron Goins, was born in Virginia about 1810 of parents unknown. He accompanied Aaron Goins to Lincoln County where he was married to Elizabeth Clippard with a bond dated March 3, 1829. William Roderick was his bondsman, and B. J. Thompson witnessed the ceremony, according to “Lincoln County, North Carolina Marriages, 1769-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Bond 72695.

Wiley Goins was remarried to Anna Gooldman with a bond dated January 26, 1837 with Daniel Smith, surety, and H. Cansler, Clerk of County Court as witness.

Wiley Goins was enumerated in the household of Henry Workman, regarded as his brother-in-law in the 1850 census of Lincoln County. Sarah Goins was married to Henry Workman August 28, 1847, according to “Lincoln County, North Carolina Marriages, 1769-1850.”

The Goins enumeration appeared in Household 682, page 231:

“Goins, Wiley 40, laborer, born in NC
Mahaley C. 10, daughter.
Louisa 6, daughter”

“Wily Goins” was enumerated as the head of a household in 1870 census of Lincoln County, Rhodesville Township, Household No. 149-150, page 243:

“Goins, Wily 64, born in NC, farmer
Louisa 25, born in NC, keeping house
Annie 51, born in NC, lives with
nephew
Phillip 27, born in NC, farm labour
Elizabeth 28, born in NC, keeping house
Ida L. 3, born in NC
David A. 1, born in NC”

Children born to Wiley Goins and Elizabeth Clippard are un­known. Children born to Wiley Goins and Anna Gooldman Goins include:

Mahaley C. Goins born about 1840
Louisa Goins born September 23, 1846

Malaley C. Goins, daughter of Wiley Goins and Anna Goold­man Goins, was born about 1840. She appeared as a 10-year-old in the 1850 census.

Louisa Goins, daughter of Wiley Goins and Anna Gooldman Goins, was born September 23, 1846 in Lincoln County, ac­cording to Madge Goins Wood Philbeck. She died September 3, 1910 unmarried and was buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery at Vale.
==O==
Sarah “Sally” Goins was born June 14, 1803 and was married October 21, 1825 in Lincoln County to Jeremiah Smith as his second wife, according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1117, bondsman: Abner Hull, bond 75875.

Jeremiah Smith was born May 14, 1795 in Tennessee and was married first to Winney Hull March 20, 1817 in Lincoln County, according to the research of Carl Leon Smith, Jr. of Matthews, North Carolina.

Jeremiah Smith was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Lincoln County, North Carolina, Household 707:

“Smith, Jeremiah 50, born in Tennessee
Sarah 47, born in North Carolina
Goins, Martha 79, born in North Carolina”

Jeremiah Smith was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 census of Catawba County, Jacobs Fork township:

“Smith, Jeremiah, 65, born in Tennessee
Sarah 56, born in North Carolina”

Jeremiah Smith died March 31, 1865 and was buried in Thessalonica Baptist Church Cemetery. Sarah “Sally” Goins Smith died August 7, 1879 and was buried beside her husband.

Children born to Jeremiah Smith and Sarah “Sally” Goins Smith include:

David F. Smith born December 26, 1827
John J. Smith born about 1828
Martha Adaline Smith born October 9, 1831
Jeremiah Marcus Smith born February 14, 1832
Elisha M. Smith born about 1839
Harriet C. Smith born July 27, 1837
Emerline Smith born about 1840
Susanna Smith born about 1845
Mary Caroline “Polly” Smith born September 18, 1849
Barbara Smith born about 1853
==O==
Nancy Gowing was married to Aaron Mahew January 30, 1792 in Lincoln County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1087, bondsman Edmond Dillion, Bond No. 74404.
==O==
Julia Gowins was married October 24, 1827 to Nicholas Rod­erick, according to “Lincoln County, North Carolina Marriages, 1769-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1108, bondsman Joseph Northem, witness: V. McBee, bond 75396.
==O==
The obituary of Eula Betty Goins Waters was published I the “News-Journal” in its November 10, 2002 edition:

“Eula Betty Goins Waters, 73, formerly of Williams-burg, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002 in Lin-colnton, North Carolina. Survivors include two sons, David Adams of Lin-colnton, North Carolina and Steve Waters of Lincolnton, North Carolina; several grand-children and great-grand-children; her mother, Daisy Goins of Williamsburg; three sisters, Lena Goins Vanzant of Mount Vernon, Omega Goins Moses of Williamsburg, and Artis Goins of Peru, Indiana; three brothers, J. D. Goins of Williamsburg, Emanuel Goins of Rockholds and Clifton Goins of Williamsburg; as well as a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by her father, Roscoe Goins; husband, Garnie Waters; son, Shelby Adams; and sister, Naomi Goions Petrey. Funeral ser-vices were held Tuesday, November 12 at the Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, also in Lincolnton.”
==O==
In its January session, 1822 the Lincoln County Court issued orders dealing with two Gowen apprentices:

“It is Ordered that _iles[?] Gowen about 17 years old be bound to George Lutz until he attain to lawful age to learn the trade of a Blacksmith who is to send the said _ilium[?] 9 months to school & at the expiration of his time to give him $40 in money & two suits of clothes common homemade.”

“Ordered by Court that John Gowen about 12 years old be bound to Jacob Carpenter until he attain to lawful age to learn the trade of a Waggon Wright who is to send the said John 18 months to school & at the expir-ation of his time give him $80 in money & two suits of common home made clothes”

Descendant Researchers:

Warner & Carla Davenport, 767 N. Terrace Park, Tulare, CA, 93274,
209/688-5340
David Goings, Box 585832, Orlando, FL, 32858-5832, d_goings@yahoo.com
Madge Goins Wood Philbeck, 1411 Florida Moss Lane, Port Orange,
FL, 35124, 705/878-0013

MADISON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

C. M. Gowan was the head of a household recorded in the 1880 census of Madison County, Enumeration District 123, page 18. They lived in Marshall Township in the household of a Burkendall family and were recorded as:

“Gowan, C. M. 29, born in NC
Sarah 25, born in NC
Brecht M. 5, born in NC
Nancy J. 4, born in NC
Mary E. 2, born in NC
Martha A. 6/12, born in NC
Gowan, Cassy A. 16, born in NC”
==O==
Mrs. Callie Gowan Shelton, 78, died October 25, 1959 in Madison County. She was survived by five sons, a brother, Joe Gowan and a sister Mary Jane Gowan Willis. She was buried in Bonnie Hill Cemetery.
==O==
Mary Gowan, age 9, born in North Carolina, was enumerated August 19, 1870 in the household of “Sarah Gorenflo” in the 1870 census of Madison County, page 442, according to John B. Lisle. They lived in Warm Springs township. “Sarah Gorenflo” was identified as the widow of Lewis Garrenfloe who was enumerated in the 1850 census of Buncombe County, page 246, August 14, 1850:

“Garrenfloe, L 42, gardner, born in Dutchy of
Baden
Sarah, 26, born in SC
Frederick 6, born in NC
Adelia 5, born in NC
Elizabeth 1, born in NC
Steadman, Eliza 17, born in NC
Whitaker, Elizabeth 17, born in NC
Perry, Wm. 22, laborer, born in NC
McPary Chas. 21, laborer, born in NC
Murray Lem’l 21, laborer, born in NC
Whitaker John 23, laborer, born in NC”

Madison County was organized from Buncombe County in 1851.
==O==
Daniel Harry Gowen was born in 1846, probably in Madison County. He enlisted in Company H, North Carolina Second Infantry Battalion at age 18 on January 20, 1864.

The military record of “Daniel H. Gowin” reveals that he was admitted to the hospital May 11, 1864 at Farmville, Virginia with “vul. sclop.” He was returned to duty two months later on July 11, 1864. He was captured at Winchester, Virginia September 19, 1864 and was confined at Point Lookout, Maryland. He was released after taking the oath of allegiance on October 18, 1864 and joining the U. S. service.

Daniel Harry Gowen was married March 1, 1873 to Elizabeth Miller, according to “Madison County, North Carolina Marriages.”

“Daniel Gowen” was the head of a household recorded in the 1880 census of Madison County, Enumeration District 129, page 5, Little Pine Township as:

“Gowen, Daniel 34, born in NC
Elizabeth 27, born in NC
Newton 4, born in NC
Harry 2, born in NC
William 1, born in NC”

The name “Newton Gowen” suggests a relationship with Capt. Benjamin Newton and Nancy McCall Newton.

Children born to Daniel Harry Gowen and Elizabeth Miller Gowen include:

Perry Newton Gowen born December 27, 1875
Harry Gowen born about 1878
William Gowen born about 1889

Perry Newton Gowen, son of Daniel Harry Gowen and Elizabeth Miller Gowen, was born December 27, 1875 in North Carolina. He was married about 1899 to Emmaline Blankenship who was born June 23, 1877 to Sydney C. Blankenship in Madison County.

They removed to Hamblen County, Tennessee where he died December 2, 1954 at Wolf Creek, Tennessee. Emmaline Blankenship Gowen died January 20, 1967 in Morristown, Tennessee. She was buried n Fairview Cemetery in Madison County, North Carolina.

Children born to Perry Newton Gowen and Emmaline Blankenship Gowen include:

Hilliard Gowen born about 1901
Nova Gowen born about 1902
Opal Gowen born about 1905
Perry William Gowen born August 27, 1907

Hilliard Gowen, son of Perry Newton Gowen and Emmaline Blankenship Gowen, was born about 1901 in Madison County.

Nova Gowen, daughter of Perry Newton Gowen and Emmaline Blankenship Gowen, was born about 1902 in Madison County. She was married about 1920, husband’s name Trollinger.

Opal Gowen, daughter of Perry Newton Gowen and Emmaline Blankenship Gowen, was born about 1905 in Madison County. She was married about 1923 to Carl Holt.

Perry William Gowen, son of Perry Newton Gowen and Emmaline Blankenship Gowen, was born August 27, 1907 in Madison County. He was married about 1930 to Ella Mae Wyatt. He died January 16, 1993 in Madison County and was buried in Bonnie Hill Cemetery there.

Living nearby was the household of Henry Gowen, possibly a brother to Daniel Harry Gowen, in the 1880 census of Madison County, Enumeration District 129, page 7, Little Pine township as:

“Gowen, Henry 31, born in NC
Mary 19, born in NC, wife
Charley 5, born in NC, son
Ida 2, born in NC, daughter
Rosa 1/12, born in NC, daughter
Mitchell, John 17, born in NC, brother-in-law”
==O==
James Gowen was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Madison County, Enumeration District 128, page 6, Sandy Wash Township, as:

“Gowen, James 32, born in NC
Mary M. 32, born in NC
William 8, born in NC
Marion 6, born in NC
Mary E. 4, born in NC
Robert G. 1, born in NC
Wells, Sara 23, born in NC, sister-in-law
James H. 4, born in NC”
==O==
Mariah Gowen was married to George Washington Proter [Porter?] January 13, 1854 in Madison County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1005, bondsman A. A. Duncan, witness James Nichols, bond 78863. The marriage was performed by J. A. Fagg, JP.
==O==
Vance Gowen [or Gawen] was listed as the head of a house­hold in the 1880 census of Madison County, Enumeration District 129, page 7, Little Pine Township as:

Gowen, Vance 29, born in NC
Rachael 24, born in NC
Thomas 7, born in NC
Sallie 5, born in NC
Isham 2, born in NC
Juliar 1/12, born in NC”
==O==
Mary Gowens was married January 3, 1856 to Andrew Scronce, according to a descendant, Bob G. Scronce of Vale, North Carolina. Andrew Scronce was a son of Charles Scronce [born 1788, died after June 1880] of Lincoln County, North Carolina and Mary A. “Polly” Pitts Scronce [daughter of Conrad Pitts]

Children born to them include:

Mary Ann Scronce born about 1858
Deline Scronce born about 1860
Conrad A. Scronce born about 1862
Rosanna Scronce born about 1866
Pinkney Scronce born about 1869
Martha Scronce born about 1873

McDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
The obituary of Mrs. Blanche Hodge Goins appeared in the “McDowell County News-Bulletin” in its March 28, 2001 edition:

“Blanche Hodge Goins, of Marion, died at an unknown date and unknown place. Born in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to the late Carroll Hodge and Vinnia Harrison Hodge, she was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include: a brother-in-law, Ira F. Goins, Sr, of Lenoir; a sister-in-law, Pearl E. Goins, of Lenoir; nieces: Marie Goins and Lucille Goins, of Lenoir; a nephew, Ira Goins, Jr, of Lenoir; a step-son, Milton O. Walker and wife, Kathie, of Taylorsville; a step-daughter, Reba W. Austin, of Granite Falls; step-grandchildren: Billy, Gregg and Mary Austin, Janet Cope and Amy Hildabran; and two step-great-grand-children. Graveside services were held at 2 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at Oak Grove Ceme-tery.”

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Sophie W. Goans, Charlotte, North Carolina received the as­signment of an oil & gas lease from John W. Bartlett, Jr. to 85 acres of land in Comanche County, Texas, October 13, 1955 according to Comanche County Deed Book 283, page 23. She sold the lease to Bartlett Petroleum Company October 13, 1955, according to Comanche County Deed Book 283, page 627.
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Martha E. Goens was married to John A. Moor October 30, 1865 in Mecklenberg County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 2168, bondsman James Fifer, witness William Maxwell, Bond 82667. The marriage was performed by Jon F. Butt.
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William Goin was listed in the 1800 census in Mecklenburg County, Page 471. The household was enumerated as: 11010-0120101.
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Hester Goins, a cook for A. Hutchison, lived at 407 N. Smith, Charlotte, North Carolina, according to Charlotte city directories.
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Mrs. Jennie Goins, a seamstress, lived at 903 S. Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1889 and 1890 according to Charlotte city directories.
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Miss Lula Goins, a seamstress, lived at 903 S. Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1889 and 1890 according to Charlotte city directories.
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Bob Goings, a waiter, lived at 515 S. Avenue C, Charlotte, in 1891 and 1892 according to Charlotte city directories.
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Residents of Charlotte, according to the 1958 city directory, included Harry W. Gowan, salesman for Hollingsworth’s GMC Truck Company, and his wife, Janet D. Gowen, living at 200 North Laurel Avenue, Apartment B, and Mrs. Lillian Gowen, housekeeper for Charlotte Hotel.
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Margaret Goings/Goins was born about 1818. probably in Co-lumbia, South Carolina, according to Shelby Connolly, a great-great-grandson. She was married about 1838 to John Thomas Jewett. They were enumerated in the 1880 census of Mecklen-burg County, and Margaret Goings Jewett appeared at age 62. Included in the enumeration was a son, John Thomas Jewett, Jr. at age 31. Also in the household was Susanna Jewett.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

William Goin, free colored, was listed as the head of a house­hold in the 1820 census of Montgomery County, according to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”
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Burgess Going, son of Thomas Going, was a resident of Goochland County, Virginia in 1748, according to the research of LaFay Gowan of Birmingham, Alabama.
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Thomas Going of Randolph County, North Carolina wrote his will February7, 1797, according to Eddie Goins, family history researcher.

Children named in the will were Burgess Going, Burton Going, Hali Going, Vina Going and Elizabeth Going.

“Burges Going” “Elisabeth Going” and “Burton Going” were enumerated as the heads of households in the 1810 census of Randolph County, page 166.

Burgess Goings was born between 1780 and 1790. He was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Mont­gomery County, according to “Index to the 1820 census of North Carolina.”

He reappeared in the 1840 census of Montgomery County, page 237, living on the east side of the Yadkin River. His household was composed of:

“Goings, Burgess white male 50-60
white female 40-50
white female 30-40
white female 15-20
white male 10-15
white female 10-15
white male 0-5
white female 0-5
white female 0-5”

In 1840 Burgess Goins was a farmer with four members of his household engaged in agriculture.

MONROE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

F. E. Goins was married September 4, 1869 to Calvin Brandon, according to “Monroe County, North Carolina Marriage Records” by Ruth Bayless Boyer.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Henry Goings, free colored, was listed as the head of a house­hold in the 1830 census of Montgomery County, page 18, ac­cording to Dorothy Williams Potter in “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”
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Matthew Goings, free colored, was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Montgomery County, accord­ing to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”
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Thomas Gowen was a land owner in Montgomery County in 1782, according to “The Heritage of Montgomery County, North Carolina” published by the Montgomery County His­torical Society.
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William Gowin was a land owner in Montgomery County in 1801, according to “The Heritage of Montgomery County, North Carolina” published by the Montgomery County His­torical Society.

MOORE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Edward Goings was married about 1810 to Celia Cofer in Moore County, according to Cindy Goins Hoelscher. Celia Cofer is identified as the daughter of William Cofer and Margaret[?] Cofer by Karen Mathieson.

William Cofer was born about 1750 and was married about 1780, wife’s name Margaret[?]. He died in Moore County about 1805. Children born to them include:

Henry Cofer born October 2, 1783
William Cofer born about 1785
Robert Cofer born about 1788
Chanea Cofer born about 1790
Celia Cofer born about 1793

Edward Goins reported as “a man of culture and a noted teacher and educator, supposedly fought in the War of 1812,” according to Cheryl Allen, Foundation Member of Boise, Idaho.

Celia Cofer Goins died before 1850 in Moore County [or Chatham County.

Children born to Edward Goings and Celia Cofer Goings include:

William Goins born about 1814

Cheryl Allen, wrote in March 1993: “My ggg-grandfather, William Goins was born about 1814 in North Carolina and was married to Kiza [Keziah?] Sinkler [St. Clair, Sinclair?]. I assume his parents were Edward Goins and Celia Cofer Goins.”

Keziah “Kizzie” St. Clair was born about 1815 to Duncan Sinclair who was born January 1, 1782 in Scotland. John Sinclair, father of Duncan, emigrated to Moore County where the family was living in 1790, according to Karen Masterson.
Duncan Sinclair was remarried about 1830 to Charity “Cherry” Phillips. They lived at Cedar Falls, North Carolina in Randolph County where Duncan Sinclair died June 27, 1856.

Children born to Duncan Sinclair and Charity “Cherry” Phillips Sinclair include:

Lydia Sinclair born about 1832
Catherine Sinclair born about 1834
Sibbarah “Sibby” Sinclair born about 1836
Patsy Sinclair born about 1839
Flora Sinclair born about 1841
Duncan Sinclair, Jr. born about 1844
Charles C. Sinclair born about 1847
George Washington Sinclair born about 1851

Dr. Virginia Easley DeMarce wrote:

“In the matter of continued intermarriages with whites, see for example Eli Wadsworth’s affidavit, ‘Daniel Goins’ Genealogy,’ 21, stating that ‘his grandfather, William Goins was mixt , his grand mother Patsey Petty was white . . . her great grand father Edward Goins ‘was slitly mixt about an eight[h] her grand-mother Celia Cofer white, her father William Goins verry slitly mixt, her mother Kisiah Sinclare white,'” according to the “National Genealogical Society Quarterly,” Volume 80, Number 1, March 1992. It contained the article by Dr. DeMarce entitled, “Verry Slitly Mixt’: Tri-Racial Isolate Families of the Upper South–A Genealogical Study,” page 27.”

William Goins and Keziah “Kezzie” Sinclair Goins lived in Moore and adjoining Chatham County in the Pocket Creek area until after the Civil War. They removed to Indiana where Keziah “Kezzie” Sinclair Goins died. He then removed to Kansas.

Children born to William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins in­clude:

Margaret Goins born about 1838
Duncan Goins born about 1839
Edward D. Goins born about 1840
Reed Goins born about 1841
Thomas Goins born about 1842
Richard Goins born about 1844
George Goins born about 1846
Colon Goins born about 1848
William Baxter Goins born about 1850
Sally Goins born about 1852
Alice Goins born about 1854
Joseph Goins born about 1857

Margaret Goins, daughter of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1838 in Moore County. She was married in 1856 to William Daniel Goins. For details of their lives, see his section.

Duncan Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1839. He was killed during the Civil War.

Edward D. Goins, of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1840. He enlisted in the Thirtieth North Carolina Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He removed to Indiana where he was married to Mary Jane Wicker. Later he removed to Oregon where he was remarried to Clara Butcher. Children born to Edward D. Goins, Mary Jane Wicker Goins and Clara Butcher Goins are unknown.

Reed Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1841, according to Cheryl Allen, a descendant. He was married in 1869 to Harriett Pridgeon and removed to Oregon. Children born to Reed Goins and Harriett Pridgeon Goins are unknown.

Thomas Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1842. He was married to Elizabeth C. Pridgeon in 1867 at Nash, North Carolina. Children born to Thomas Goins and Elizabeth C. Pridgeon are unknown.

Richard Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1844 in Moore County.

George Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1846. After the Civil War, he removed to Mississippi.

Colon Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1848.

William Baxter Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sin­clair Goins, was born about 1850 in Moore County. He re­moved to Kansas where he was married to Sarah Wood in 1873. Children born to William Baxter Goins and Sarah Wood Goins are unknown.

Sally Goins, daughter of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1852. She died in Indiana in 1876.

Alice Goins, daughter of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1854. She died in 1925 in Brazil, Indi­ana unmarried.

Joseph Goins, son of William Goins and Keziah Sinclair Goins, was born about 1857. He was killed in Brazil, Indiana in 1893, according to Cheryl Allen.
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Edward Goins, “free colored” was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Moore County, page 2, ac.­cording to “Index to the 1820 census of North Carolina.”
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Edward Goins, free colored, was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Moore County, page 23, ac­cording to “Index to the Census of North Carolina.”
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Edward Goins and William Goins were enlisted in the 6th Company, 4th Regiment [detached from the Moore Regiment], Capt. Nathiel Tucker, commanding, according to the 1812 muster roll of the regiment.
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John Goins, free colored, was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Moore County, page 23, according to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”

John Goins, a farmer appeared in the 1840 census of Moore County, page 195, as the head of a free colored household:

“Goins, John free colored male 36-55
free colored female 24-36
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0 10”
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Samuel G. Goins, born December 6, 1907-died December 18, 1980 and his wife, Lou R. Goins, born October 6, 1914-died March 28, 1974 were buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery at West End, North Carolina.
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“Goins, —-ve, free colored,” was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Moore County, page 20, ac­cording to “Index to the Census of North Carolina.”
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Hubbard Gowens, free colored, was listed as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Moore County, page 200. Of the eight members in the household, four were engaged in agriculture. The family consisted of:

“Gowens, Hubbard free colored male 36-55
free colored female 10-24
free colored female 10-24
free colored female 10-24
free colored female 10-24
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored male 0-10”
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Bob Gowens, free colored, was listed as the head of a house­hold in the 1840 census of Moore County, page 199. Of the seven members in the household, four were engaged in agri­culture. The family consisted of:

“Gowens, Bob free colored male 24-36
free colored female 24-36
free colored female 10-24
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10”
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Neill Gowens, free colored, was listed as the head of a house­hold in the 1840 census of Moore County, page 198. Of the six members in the household, one was engaged in agricul­ture. The family consisted of:

“Gowens, Neill free colored male 24-36
free colored female 24-36
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10
free colored female 0-10”

He may have been enumerated twice. “Neill Gowens, free colored” was listed as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Moore County, page 195. He was shown as a farmer. The family consisted of:

Gowens, Neill free colored male 24-36
free colored female 24-36
free colored male 10-24
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10″
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Sonia Parsons Haga wrote April 25, 1997:

“My granny has a book on Moore County, North Carolina census records and one on cemetery records. Both include Waldens and Goins who apparently stayed closely together. They were described as Mulatto, Melungeon or Free Colored, depending on who you talked to. There is a Goins-Walden Cemetery. In the early 1900s, my family was living in the black section of High Point, North Carolina “on the tracks” as I was told. The Walden family supposedly came from Southampton County, Virginia via Chatham, Moore, Randolph and Guilford Counties, North Carolina. The surname was originally Chavis and was changed to Walden. The first was John Chavis who became John Chavis Walden.”

“Ancient Records of Moore County, North Carolina” by Rassie Wicker describes The Goins, Chavis and Walden families:

“The racial origin of the Goings [Goins], Chavis and Waldon[en] families is as mysterious and debatable as that of the Robeson County [Lumbee] Indians. These two people have much in common, especially if the older generation is considered, in both physical appear-ance and social habits. Within the recollection of the writer, which reaches back some seventy years, they were a people apart; a clannish set who married within their own tribes, and seldom associated with either whites or Negroes. In later years, there has been exten-sive intermarriage with the Negro race, to the extent that some families bearing those names are as black as pot, while others would be classified as light mulatto, and still retains the distinct physiognomy of their an-cestors. This is especially true of the Goingses.

The 1790 census lists only two Goings families in the state; both in Moore County. Both families were headed by William Goings, but one family was white, while the other is entered along with the Lockileers, Oxendines and others of the Robeson county Indians. That these two entries are not mere duplicates is proven by the fact that the white William Goings was later made a Justice of the Peace. What became of this family, the writer has been unable to determine.
In the 1790’s, there were six Chavis families in Cumberland; one in Currituck, one in Granville but none in Moore County. This clan seems to have been the more capable and intelligent of the three. Of them; John Chavis, acquired an education; was a licensed Presbyterian minister, and conducted two schools in Raleigh for several years; one for negroes and the other for white children, the latter being patronized by the better families in the Capitol City. All these Chavis families were entered in the census on par with the Goings and Waldons.

Of the Waldons, the 1790 census lists three families in Northampton and one each Warren, Sampson and Martin counties, but none in Moore.

Some years ago there appeared an article in the “Saturday Evening Post” concerning a band of people living on the Clinch River in north-central Tennessee in exactly the same manner as the Robeson County Indians. In fact, by changing a few minor paragraphs, one could well have supposed the writer was relating the story of the Lumbees. These people, who called themselves “Malungins” had their own schools and churches as did the Lumbees at that time.”
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Adolph Dial wrote in “The Only Land I Know: A History of the Lumbee Indians:”

“Harrassment of Lumbees in the ante-bellum period was both legal and economic. In 1835 Charles Oxendine, a Lumbee, physically attacked Alfred Lowry, another Lumbee, and was taken to court on charges of assault and battery, trespassing, and disturbing the peace. Oxendine pleaded guilty and was fined fifteen dollars, which he was unable to pay.

Invoking an 1831 law, the judge then ruled that since the defendant could not pay his fine, the sheriff of the county should ‘Hire him out to any person who will pay the fine for his services for the shortest space of time.’ Oxendine, believing that the law which permitted the practice of ‘hiring out’ violated his rights as a free man and was therefore unconstitutional, appealed his case to the North Carolina Supreme Court,

In the Case of the State Vs. Oxendine the Supreme Court evaded the question of the validity of the law, on a technical point. It ruled that the penalty of ‘hiring out’ could be imposed only when the defendant had been ‘convicted’ of a violation of the criminal laws of the state. The court further decreed that a ‘conviction’ only occurred when there was a confession or a trial in which the facts of the case were argued. Because, Oxendine pleaded guilty, he was not technically convicted. [page 44].”

NASH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Thomas Going was married March 19, 1867 to Elizabeth Pridgen, according to “Nash County, North Carolina Marriages, 1769-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage bonds, 1741-1868,” record 2001, bondsman Henry Davis, witness B. H. Sorsby, Bond No. 87278. Children born to Thomas Going and Elizabeth Pridgean Going are unknown.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Alexander Gowing was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of New Hanover County, North Carolina, ac­cording to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Martha A. E. Gowing was married February 20, 1837 to El­isha W. Allen, according to “Northampton County, North Carolina Marriages, 1775-1850,” record 1001, bondsman James H. Camp, witness William Harding, Bond No. 89182. ==O==
Rebecca J. Gowing was married July 23, 1841 to Mandrid Stimson, according to “Northampton County, North Carolina Marriages, 1775-1850,” Record 1189, bondsman Joseph Collier, Bond No. 92103.

ONSLOW COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Sarah Gowen was born in Virginia to parents unknown about 1695, according to Bryan Hunneycutt, a descendant of Valencia, California. He wrote in April 1995 that she was married about 1714 to Nathan Morgan who died about 1750 in Onslow County. She died in North Carolina about 1765. Children born to them include Gowen Morgan who was born in 1742. He was married about 1765 to Mary Thompson. On April 8, 1778 Gowen Morgan entered 100 acres of land in Anson County on Rock Creek “including improvements he bought of John Queen.” Gowen Morgan died in Onslow County in 1781.

Children born to Gowen Morgan and Mary Thompson Morgan are believed to include:

Gowen Morgan born about 1780

Gowen Morgan, regarded as the son of Gowen Morgan and Mary Thompson Morgan, was born in Onslow County about 1780. “Goan Morgan” was married in 1797 in Knox County, Tennessee to Malinda “Millie” Neville, according to Paul W. Hall, a great-great-great grandson.

“Gowan Morgan” next turned up in Claiborne County, Tennessee in 1802 as a member of the Big Springs Primitive Baptist Church.

Mentioned in the July 1800 minutes were “James Going, Charles Going, Elizabeth Going and Hannah Going. “Charles Going and Elizabeth Going” are identified as Charles Gowens and Elizabeth “Betsy” Blair Gowens who moved there from Henry County,Virginia

“Gowan Morgan” was mentioned in the minutes of September 1802:

“September, the 1st Saturday, 1802. Church met at Rob Camp meeting house and after worship proceeded to open a door for the reception of members and received by experience Obediah Harrison, Nancy Trent, Gowan Morgan, Jean Stephens, Sarah Medlock”

John Goin was mentioned in the minutes of October 1, 1802:

“October, the 1st Saturday, 1802. Church Met at Rob Camp and after worship proceeded to business. 1st opened a door for the reception of members and re-ceived by experience Sarah Morgan, John Morgan, Fanny Bryant, ___Morgan, James Hendricks, John Goin, John Stroud.”

Russel Morgan, Nathaniel Morgan, William Morgan and Betsy Morgan were received by the church at other times during 1802.

Gowen Morgan removed to Jackson County, Alabama where he lived most of his life. Later he moved to Wayne County, Missouri with his youngest son, John R. Morgan, according to Hall research. It is believed that Gowen Morgan died there before John R. Morgan moved to Conway County, Arkansas.
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Charlota Gowns was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Onslow County, page 131:

“Gowns, Charlota white female 50-60
white male 30-40
white male 10-15”

Two members of the family were engaged in agriculture.

“Charlota Gouns” was listed as the head of a household No. 953 in Upper Southwest District in the 1850 census of Onslow County. The family was listed as:

“Gouns, Charlotta 75, born in NC
Starkey 23, born in NC, cooper”

Starkey Gowns was married to Julia Styron January 12, 1853, according to Onslow County marriage records. Children born to Starkey Gowns and Julia Styron Gowns are unknown.
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Abraham Gowry, a farmer, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Onslow County, page 161:

“Gowry, Abraham white male 50-60
white female 40-50
white male 20-30
white male 10-15
white male 10-15
white male 5-10
white female 0-5
white male 0-5”

Abraham Gowry owned 28 slaves. Fifteen members of the household were engaged in agriculture.

ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Richard Goans paid a poll tax on two white males in 1755, according to the Orange County tax rolls.
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John Goen was mentioned in “North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal” of September 1985: “Col. John Hagan of Orange says he knew him well. John Goen was a trifling, contemptible fellow, a gambler and a mulatto. Informant first knew him in 1765. He was then insolvent, and probably is so still, if alive.”

In May 1765 “John Going” was sued by Thomas Moore, ac­cording to Orange County court records.
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Pvt. James Goin was a North Carolina militiaman on April 7, 1781, according to “North Carolina Pension Office Records,” Volume 17, page 1042.
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Pvt. Michael Goin was a North Carolina militiaman on April 7, 1781, according to “North Carolina Pension Office Records,” Volume 17, page 1042.
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Pvt. Thomas Goin was serving April 7, 1781 as a North Car­olina militiaman, according to “North Carolina Pension Office Records,” Volume 17, page 1042.

Thomas Goin received North Carolina Land Grant No. 756 in 1786 in Washington County, Tennessee. The land, 225 acres, was located on Cherokee Creek.
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Joshua Going gave a deed to 156 acres to Henry Bremer Au­gust 11, 1767, according to Orange County deed register.
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William Going filed suit against George Lumpkin in the November court session of 1763, according to Orange County Court Minute Book 11.
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Jesse Gowan was married to Salley Bass January 4, 1815, ac­cording to “Orange County, North Carolina Marriage Bonds to 1868” by Velma Hall. J. Hays, bondsman and J. Taylor, witness appeared on the marriage document of Jesse Gowan and Salley Bass Gowan.
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Angeline Gowen was married to William Burnett August 21, 1858 in Orange County according to “Orange County, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01 051, bondsmen William Mays, Jr., and John Rowland, witness George Laws, Bond No.95199.
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Eliza Gowen was married to Freeman Howell November 16, 1861 in Orange County according to “North Carolina Marrriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1201, bondsman Currie Chavers, witness George Laws, Bond No. 97854. The marriage was performed by W. F. Strayhorn, JP.
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Elizabeth Gowen was married to Currie Chavers July 21, 1860 in Orange County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 01073, bondsman William Mays, witness George Laws, Bond No. 95600. The marriage was performed by Thomas Hayes, minister of the gospel.
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Isham Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1800 census of Orange County. page 565. Nineteen other households of interest to Gowen researchers also appeared in this census.

“Isam Going” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Orange County, page 156.
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Joseph Gowen was a witness to the patent of James Gowen on November 29, 1760, according to Orange County Patent Book 14, page 108.
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Josephine Gowen was married to William Read September 27, 1867 in Orange County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 02332, witness George Laws
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Pvt. Thomas Gowen, a veteran of the North Carolina Conti­nental Line was listed in the “Revolutionary Pension List of 1818” published in Washington, D.C. in 1820.
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John Gown was appointed on a road committee in November 1763, according to minutes of Orange County Pleas Court.
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John McGowen et ux filed suit against John Stroud in the May 1764 court session of Orange County.

PERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Mildred Goen was married November 6, 1810 to Roland Jones, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” Henry Curtis and Jonath Harelson were securities. The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1088, Bond No. 108053.
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Fanny Goin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Person County, page 138.
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Haley [Mahala?] Goin was married to William Bass December 16, 1816, according to “Person County Patchwork” by Virginia Reavis. McFarland Oakly was listed as bondsman. The marriage date is recorded as December 26, 1816 according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1007, bondsman McFarland Oakly, witness Ira Lea, Bond No. 106646.
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John Goin was a security for the marriage of William Shoe­make June 12, 1806, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” The bride’s name was not given.
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Robert Goin was married to Ann E. Richardson August 3, 1854 by Ambrose Jones, J.P, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 2012, Bond No. 109756. Children born to Robert Goin and Ann E. Richardson Goin are unknown.
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Dempsey Going was married March 4, 1797 to Mourning Goodson, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” Edward Going was the bondsman for the marriage of Dempsey Going and Mourning Goodson Going. The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1064, Bond No. 107638.
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Isham Going was married to Fanney Going November 26, 1792 in Person County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1064, bondsman Patrick Mason, witness H. Haralson, Bond No. 107639. Nothing more is known of Isham Going and Fanney Going Going.
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Allen Goins was married to Rebecca Goins April 7, 1795, ac­cording to “Person County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” Guttridge Goins signed as bondsman on Bond No. 107640. Jessie Pickens [Dickins?] was a witness to the marriage of Allen Goins and Rebecca Goins Goins. The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

“Allin Going” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Person County, page 129.
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Ester Goins was born in September 1798 in Woodsdale township, Person County to parents unknown, according to Virginia Clay Williams, a descendant and Foundation member of Toledo, Ohio. She, free colored person, was the mother of Alexander Clay who was born there about 1820.
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M. C. Goins was married to Rhody M. Perce [Pierce] August 5, 1857, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1860.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bond, 1741-1868,” record 1095, bondsman George Gibson, witness B. F. Hoover, County Court Clerk, Bond No. 111864. The marriage was performed by A. M. Pugh, J. P. Children born to M. C. Goins and Rhody M. Pierce Goins are unknown.
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Charlotte Gowen was married October 9, 1828 to William Ellis Mason, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” William Stanfield, Jr. and Robert Jones were securities.
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Edward Gowen was married February 8, 1815 to Susannah Freeman, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” Harrison Stanfield was se­curity for the marriage of Edward Gowen and Susannah Freeman Gowen.
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John Gowens was married to Winey [Winnie?] Bradford May 26, 1819, according to “Person County, North Carolina Mar­riages, 1792-1850.” Of Winnie Bradford Gowens nothing more is known.
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John Gowens was married to Frances Franklin May 31, 1830, according to “Person County, North Carolina Marriage Records, 1792-1868.” A. Royster was security and bondsman for the marriage of John Gowens and Frances Franklin Gowens. The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1065, Bond No. 107651. Nothing more is known of John Gowens and Frances Franklin Gowens.
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Burbridge Gowing appeared in the 1793 tax list of Person County, page 93, and paid a tax on one poll. He later ap­peared in Patrick County, Virginia.
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Thomas Gowing appeared on the tax roll of Person County in “Capt. Brooks Company” in 1823.
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Henry Gowins, free colored, was listed as the head of a house­hold in 1820 census of Person County, North Carolina, page 37, according to “Index to 1820 North Carolina Census.”

RANDOLPH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Andrew J. Going was married to Zilpha Johnson October 23, 1855, according to “Randolph County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1095, bondsman Isaac L. Coltran, Bond No. 111859. The marriage was performed by William McGee, JP. Children born to Andrew J. Going and Zilpha Johnson Going are unknown.
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Burtan Going was listed in the 1815 tax list of Randolph County and “Index to 1820 North Carolina Census.”
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Emsley Going was married November 2, 1847 to Cynthia M. McDaniel, according to “Randolph County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1095, bondsman, Elwood Lineberr, Bond No. 111860. Children born to Emsley Going and Cynthia M. McDaniel Going are unknown.
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Pleasant Lindsey Going was born about 1828. “P. L. Going” was married to “Elizabeth Luther” January 14, 1855, according to “Randolph County, North Carolina Mar­riages, 1787-1850.” The Marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1095, bondsman Willis A. Hamlin, witness B. F. Hoover, Court Clerk, Bond No. 111861. The marriage was performed by Wesley Dean. Elizabeth Ann Luther was the daughter of Jacob Luther, Jr. who was born about 1787 in Maryland to Jacob Luther, Sr, according to LaFay E. Gowan of Hoover, Alabama. Jacob Luther, Sr. was born in Germany in 1757. He appeared in Randolph County about 1795 and removed to Clay County, Indiana about 1825 with some of the Going family. Children born to Pleasant Lindsey Going and Elizabeth Ann Luther Going are unknown.
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Thomas Going was born in 1727, place and parents unknown, according to Tommye J. Goins Spears.

Thomas Going wrote his will in Randolph County February 7, 1797, according to the research of LaFay E. Gowan. She wrote in November, 1990, “We are descended from Burgess Going, son of Thomas Going/Gowen. I need to prove or disprove that this Thomas Going/Gowen is the same as Thomas Gowen/Gowin/Going listed on the polltax list in Granville County, North Carolina from 1753 to 1787; Thomas Going on polltax list in Lunenburg County, Virginia, 1751; Thomas Goen/Goeing polltax list in Goochland County, Virginia, 1748; Thomas Going deed in Fairfax County, Virginia, 1744; Thomas Gowen land grant in Fairfax County, Virginia, 1743. Were there two marriages with two sets of children? Will mentions only “younger” children.”

Dr. Virginia Easley DeMarce determined that Thomas Going of Granville County and Thomas Going of Randolph County were contemporaries and two different individuals.
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Caroline Goings was married to Branson Cagle, son of Martin C. Cagle who died in 1850, April 2, 1857 in Randolph County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1035, bondsman Green Bailey, witness B. F. Hoover, County Court Clerk. The marriage was performed by Wesley Dean, J. P.

It is believed that Branson Cagle died before 1860. In that year, Caroline Goings Cagle, age 22 and son, John Cagle, age two, were enumerated in the household of Elijah Allred in the Randolph County census.

Of them LaMona Phillips on November 24, 2001 wrote:

“This Caroline Cagle supposedly had a daughter Mary Cagle that had two children out of wedlock, Ebin Ca-gle, 1880-1921. He never married; but had a brother Pearl Cagle. He is thought to have married, wife, Ella, recorded in the 1910 Richmond County census, died 1939. They were the legendary Cagle outlaws.”
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Daniel Goins was the subject of an affidavit made July 16, 1884 by Flora McDonald, age 88 and Catherine McBryde, age 83 of Cumberland County, North Carolina and recorded in Randolph County Deed Book 53, page 227:

“Personally appeared before me, Archabald A. John­son an acting Justice of the Peace, Flora McDonald and Catherine McBryde both of whom are well known to me to be respectable and truth-telling women, say that they are well acquainted with Daniel Goins, late of Cumberland County, that they have known his fa­ther, grandfather and great-grandfather, that his great-grandfather [John Harmon] was a native of Portugal and was always called a Portugan, and he was the color of the natives of that place, and that he and his sons and grandsons always exercised the right of and passed as white men in every respect.”

Cindy Goins Hoelscher wrote October 19, 1997 that John Harmon, born about 1730, was the father of William Goings, born in 1749, the illegitimate son of Elizabeth Goings “of Hanover County, Virginia.” She also stated that William Daniel Goins, born in Randolph County, North Carolina in 1834, was married about 1856 to Margaret Goins in Moore County, North Carolina. He died in 1907.
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Jesse Goins was married to Selaney Forguson December 12, 1843, according to “Randolph County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1095, bondsman, Prentiss L. Stout, Bond No. 111862. Children born to Jesse Goins and Selaney Forguson Goins are unknown.
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John Goins was married, wife’s name unknown, April 2, 1833, according to “Randolph County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” According to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1095, bondsman Thomas Harper, Bond No. 111863, John Goins was married April 2, 1822 in Randolph County.

John Goins a farmer, was enumerated as the head of a house­hold in the 1840 census of Randolph County, page 106:

“Goins, John white male 30-40
white female 30-40
white male 15-20
white male 15-20
white female 10-15
white male 5-10
white female 5-10
white male 0-5”
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Eliza Jane Gowen was married to Nathan M. McCollum December 20, 1860 in Randolph County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1179, bondsman George W. Cross, witness Thomas M. Moore, Bond No. 113183. The marriage ceremony was performed by Milton Millikan, J. P.
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Loiza J. Goins was married to Jonathan M. Trotter April 2, 1867 in Randolph County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1274, bondsman Isac M. Commons, witness F. Pearce, Bond No. 114797. The marriage ceremony was performed by F. Pearce, J. P.
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Myrtle Goins, daughter of Thomas Elwood Goins and Almita Pierce Goins, was married about 1928 to Arley L. Jackson, son of Tallie [Hattie?] Jackson in Randolph County. Arley L. Jackson had two siblings, Coy Jackson, born March 24, 1895 and Gertrude Jackson, born March 14, 1901.

Arley L. Jackson was born March 11, 1905 and died in January 1960. He was buried in Floral Gardens Memorial Park in High Point, North Carolina.

Children born to them include:

Mary Lou Jackson born about 1930
Arley L. Jackon II born about 1932
Betty Jo Jackson born about 1935
Carolyn Ruth Jackson born about 1939
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Enumerated in Randolph County, Enumeration District 225, page 13, in the 1880 census was Sylvester Gowen, age 7, born in North Carolina, living in the home of his grandmother, Elizabeth Gowen, in Richland Township:
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William Gowin was listed as the head of a household in the Hillsborough District, Randolph County in the state census of 1786. His household consisted of:

“Gowin, William white male over 16
white female
white male over 16
white female
white male under 16
white female
white male under 16
white female
white male under 16
one slave”
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Nancy Gowins was married to Larkin B. Nelson February 8, 1848, according to “Randolph County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1203, bondsman Wesley James, Bond No. 113603.

ROBESON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

John Goin was married to Nancy Duncan January 27, 1810, according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” Magor [Major?] Russell was their bondsman and signed Bond No. 11678. R. Hollis [Haills?] was a witness to the marriage of John Goin and Nancy Duncan Goin. The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1051, Bond No. 116780.

“John Goins and William Goins” were enumerated as the heads of households in the 1810 census of Robeson County, page 232.

“John Goins, Jr. and John Goins, Sr.” were enumerated as the heads of households in the 1810 census of Robeson County, page 239.
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William Goines, “free colored,” was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Robeson County, page 2, ac­cording to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”
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Henry Going was married to Poley [Polly?] Marten [Martin?] April 25, 1838, according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” Of Henry Going and Polly Martin Going nothing more is known.
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James Going was married to Levicy Jones November 15, 1841, according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” According to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” the couple was married November 15, 1851 in Robeson County. Record 1051, bondsmen William Going and Charles Ivey, Jr., witness Shadrach Howell, Bond No. 116781 confirms this. The marriage was performed by N. Mercer, J.P. Children born to James Going and Levicy Jones Going are unknown.
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“William Goings” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Robeson County, page 222.

William Going, Jr, regarded as a son of William Going and Sally Going, was married to Lerica Locklear July 19, 1843, according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 01051, bondsman William Going, Hardy Bell, Charles Ivey, Jr, and Thomas A. Norment, Bond 116782. Children born to William Going, Jr. and Lerica Locklear Going are unknown.

Margaret Going, daughter of William Going and Sally Going, was married to Malcom Locklear three months later.

Margaret Going was married to Malcolm Locklear October 18, 1843 in Robeson County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1080, bondsmen William Going and Thomas A. Norment, witness Sdh. Howell, Bond No. 117218.

Children born to Malcom Locklear and Margaret Going Locklear include:

James Locklear born in 1850

James Locklear, son of Malcom Locklear and Margaret Going Locklear, was born in 1850. He changed his name to James Holmes.
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Eddie W. Goings, negro, was born at Rennert, North Carolina in 1893 of parents unknown. He was married about 1913 to Era J. McClendon who was born in 1895 at Geneva, Alabama. In 1924 they were living at Elizabeth, Louisiana where he was employed as a laborer.

In 1951 Era J. McClendon Goings had remarried, husband’s name Moore. Era J. McClendon Goings Moore filed an affi­davit May 23, 1951 regarding the birth of her sixth child in Jefferson County, Texas.

Children born to Eddie W. Goings and Era J. McClendon Go­ings include:

Maggie Lee Goings born April 14, 1924

Maggie Lee Goings, sixth child of Eddie W. Goings and Era J. McClendon Goings, was born at Elizabeth, Louisiana, April 14, 1924, according to Jefferson County Birth Book 19, page 119. Maggie Lee Goings was a resident of Jefferson County in 1951. Four of the six children of Eddie W. Goings were still living in 1924.
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Olive Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Robeson County, page 222.

Oliva Goin was listed in the 1800 census of Robeson County, Page 381. The Enumeration was composed of: 00000-000020.
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Kitty Goins was married to Lewis Morgan January 19, 1829,
according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” According to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1116, bondsman Findl Ivy, witness Neill Buie, Bond No. 117726, they were married January 29, 1829.
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Nancy Goins was married to Hugh Oxendine December 23, 1837, according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741-1868,” record 1123, bondsmen William Goins and Jervis H. Haman, witness James Storm, Bond No. 117822.
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William Gowan, age 11, was “bound to James Alford until he was 21,” according to “Robeson County Wills, Adminis­tration and Orphans,” File 83.301.1, page 37 as published in “North Carolina Genealogy Magazine,” Winter 1973 edition. The item was part of the probate proceedings in the estate of Colin Campbell. No date was given.
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Nancy Gowing was married to Aaron Mahew January 30, 1792, according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.”
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Jacob Gowins was married to Sarah Jane Gowins February 14, 1863, according to “Robeson County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1051, bondsman Elias Baxley, witness John A. Rowland, Bond 116784. The marriage was performed by Elias Baxley, JP. Children born to Jacob Gowins and Sarah Jane Gowins Gowins are unknown.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

Rockingham County was organized in 1785 with land from Guilford County. It adjoined Henry County, Virginia and Pitt­sylvania County, Virginia on the south, and the settlers moved freely back and forth the state line as if in one community. Rockingham County was in the heart of Melungeon country in North Carolina.
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Jim Hall wrote August 18, 1999 regarding Goinstown, North Carolina:

“There exists no formal or legal designation for the Goinstown area that I have found. There are no “Goinstown” road signs to guide you or to let you know when you are there. There is no “Goinstown” on any map that I found. There is no town of Goinstown. There is a rural area which is referred to as Goinstown. The Goinstown area still exists in Rockingham County today but I doubt that anyone could say with any accuracy where it begins or ends. So let me tell you in general terms where I think “Goinstown” was and is.

From my research I think that the area came to be referred to as Goinstown in the mid to late 1800s. But the seeds for Goinstown were planted in the 1700s. My opinion is that Goinstown historically included the NW corner of Rockingham County, NC, the NE corner of Stokes County, NC, and the southern portions of Henry County, VA, and Patrick County, VA. Many of the early Goins, Moore, Gibson and Harris families (whose descendants were listed as mulatto on later census records) lived along Buffalo Creek and Hickory Creek which runs east and west across the county line of present day Rockingham and Stokes County.

Today, Goinstown is an area referred to almost exclusively as being in NW Rockingham County [Madison Township]. Goinstown Road still runs through NE Stokes County and changes to Schoolhouse Road at the Rockingham County line. The Goinstown Road is still a dirt road.

Many of these mulatto families [Goins, Moore, Gibson, Harris] lived close to the NC/VA border and moved across the state line often leading to research confusion. I think that sometimes it was easier to travel to the county seat in Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, than to the county seat in NC.

Many of these families migrated west in the first half of the 1800s century. Some moved to Scott and Hancock County VA. Others moved to eastern KY, primarily Floyd County.

However, if you drive through the area [there are only a few paved roads as this is still one of the poorest areas of the county], you will find many Goins, Gibson and Harris mailboxes. Most of the mulatto Moores moved away by 1860.

I found the old Gibson and Harris Cemetaries. In both cemetaries there appeared to be more Goins grave markers that any other family, some dating to the early 1800s.

In the 1800s some of these families also moved south and east in the county. Some lived along the Mayo River others moved to Stoneville and Madison. I am not sure where these families migrated from. John Moore, the earliest of my Moores that I have verified, was born in Orange County, NC, in 1758. But Orange County at that time included part of present day Rockingham County so the Moores may have been in this area at the time of John’s birth. Many mulatto Gibson families also lived in Orange County, NC. in the 1750s. I don’t know where the Goins families migrated from. They may have migrated south from VA.

One of the few written articles that I have found about Goinstown is an article in in the book, “The Heritage of Rockingham County,” by the Rockingham County Historical Society, published in 1983. It is a very short article written by Zelma Joyce Scott. The introduction written by the editor reads as follows:

‘Goinstown as a community has a special story to tell. Mysterious in it’s origin, it’s natives tend to insulate themselves against intrusion. The roots of that clannishness may be found in the process of acculturation forced on the Indian society of North America. Historically the repeated choice for the Indian has been to join another still functioning Indian group elsewhere or merge within the conventions and associations of either the white or black man’s way of life. Many of the families of Goinstown consider themselves Indian. A letter written by Douglas Rights, a noted authority on North Carolina Indians, which is preserved in the Smithsonian Institute archives, speaks of Goinstown as a mixed blood settlement in Rockingham. He points out that among the principal families are Harris, Goins and Hickman, and that Harris is one of the most familiar surviving family names among the Catawba Indians. A member of the Harris family of Goinstown had told Dr. Rights that his people had drifted off in two directions, the lighter color drifting out and associating with the whites, and the darker taking places in Negro society.’

In the article Ms. Scott states, ‘These people have many features of Indian, Portuguese and other nationalities. Some local people believe they are part of the Lost Colony of Manteo….’

I talked to Ms. Scott in an attempt to get more information but she couldn’t give any more details than was given in the article.

During the 1930s one of the WPA projects was to preserve old cemetery inscriptions by recording information on grave markers. Some WPA workers recorded information on the markers in the John Foy Cemetery located three miles west of Madison. This information can be found in WPA Pre-1914 Cemetery Inscriptions. I have looked at all the cards and found no other useful information. One of the typewritten cards pertains to the Walker I. Gibson family. Walker Gibson was probably in C.S.A. but his widow could not get a pension as he was regarded as a Negro.

All this family of Gibson were up to about 1895 listed by tax listers as Negroes; they called themselves East Indians [from the Indies or Indians from the East], else assumed by some to be Melanoe.”
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Louise Nunn, candidate for a master’s degree, wrote in 1937 “A Comparison of the Social Situation of Two Isolated Indian Groups in Northern North Carolina.” In her dissertation, she described a Rockingham County group that showed on the tax rolls of the county as “9 Goins families, 3 Harris families and 2 Richardson families.” The group was concentrated around “Gointown, North Carolina.”

Miss Nunn wrote that the Rockingham group was very unstable in 1937. The white-appearing part of the group was trying to exclude the children of dark-appearing part of the group from attending the special “Indian School” that had been built for them. She reported a definite Negroid appearance in the darker children.
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“The Goinstown community is located in the northwest corner of Rockingham County, North Carolina, on the border with Stokes County. The prominent family names are Goins, Hickman, Harris, Richardson, and Kimmons. These related families can be traced back at least to the early 1800s in the area as free colored persons. The tradition is that they are descended either from ‘Croatan’ Indians [there was a period in the 1930s and 1940s when it was popular to describe any group of Indian people of uncertain origin as descendants of the ‘Croatans’] or from remnants of the Saura tribe who mixed with non-Indians in the area. The community had a school until the early 1960s that was officially classed as Indian and has gradually merged with the white community. There is still a perception among the local whites that the Goinstown people are of Indian descent. With the location of the old Saura Town nearby on the Dan River, it is possible that these people possess, to some degree, Saura ancestry.

Of course, it is impossible to know for certain know whether Ezekiel Joines of Wilkes County was related to the Goinstown Indians of nearby Surry County. However, a number of “free colored persons” named Goins lived in the general vicinity.   (This information was taken from the “Gowen Manuscript”.   It appears that this is likely a “Joines” family and whoever reported it as Goins misread the documentation.  This according to Joyce Joines Newman.  I have not researched it, nor seen the documentation – so this note is added for those who have also copied this information from the Gowen Manuscript).  

Supporting the Melungeon theory, Ezekiel’s son Thomas Joines married a woman named Mary Caudill. The name Caudill, like Goins, is closely associated with the Melungeons.
For that matter, so is Pruitt, the name of Ezekiel’s [possible] first wife. And consider this description of Shadrack Joines, one of Thomas Joines’ grandsons, as recalled by an elderly member of the family in 1960: “’Shade Joines’ as he was known was a well built medium size man, had almost black hair and deep brown eyes.” Shadrack’s parents were cousins, Ezekiel Joines and Pheraby Caudill.”  (This information was taken from the “Gowen Manuscript”.   It appears that this is likely a “Joines” family and whoever reported it as Goins misread the documentation.  This according to Joyce Joines Newman.  I have not researched it, nor seen the documentation – so this note is added for those who have also copied this information from the Gowen Manuscript).  

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Alexander Goin was married to Martha Harris July 4, 1867, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1089, witness W. M. Ellington, Bond No. 19724. Children born to Alexander Goin and Martha Harris Goin are unknown.
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George Goin was married to Martha A. Goin April 15, 1864, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record No. 1089, bondsman James Goin, witness W. M. Ellington, Bond No. 119725. The marriage was performed by W. C. Gannon. Of George Goin and Martha A. Goin Goin nothing more is known.
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George D. Goin, October 13, 1899-May 11, 1918, son of G. W. Goin and Sarah Goin, was buried in Glen’s Chapel Cemetery, according to “Rockingham & Stokes Counties, North Carolina Cemetery Inscriptions.” His brother, John Willie Goin, November 30, 1894-November 8, 1896, was buried in an adjacent location.
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Henry Goin was married to Sarah Wheeler July 31, 1867, ac­cording to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record No. 1089, witness W. M. Ellington, Bond No. 119726. The marriage was performed by A. G. Rakstraw, J.P. Henry Goin was the son of Anderson Goin and Parkie Goin. Children born to Henry Goin and Sarah Wheeler Goin are unknown.
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Joseph Goin, Jr. was married to Mary Pursel [Purcell?] March 31, 1852, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1090, witness T. B. Wheeler, Court Clerk, Bond No. 119728. The marriage was performed by Samuel Martin, J.P. Of Joseph Goin, Jr. and Mary Pursel Goin nothing more is known.
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W. P. Goin was married to Mary Ann Riddle September 22, 1863 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1090, bondsman Alexander Harie, witness A. P. Smith, Deputy Clerk, Bond No. 119730. Nothing more is known of W. P. Goin and Mary Ann Riddle Goin.
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Lewis Going was born in 1810 in North Carolina of parents unknown. The research of Jack Harold Goins suggests that he was a grandson of Jessee Going. He wrote:

“Lewis Goins was in Hawkins County 1850-55 had son John Lewis born 1855. They were from Goins-town, Rockingham County. Lewis is probably a grandson of Jessee Going. Jessee Going believed to be related by marriage to John Riddle, son of Moses Ridley and Mary Ridley. ‘Jesse Gowen’ paid £50 to Thomas Crawley for land located on Daltons Creek and on the Stokes County line Oct 27, 1797, and on the same day John Riddle/Ridley paid Crawley £25 for land adjoining ‘Jesse Gowen,’ according to Rocking-ham County Deed Book E, page 209.

Most if not all of these Rockingham County Riddles were children and or grandchildren of John Riddle. His son, Randolph Riddle who married Elizabeth Gib-son later moved from Rockingham County to Hawkins County, Tennessee. Randolph Riddle’s son, James Austin Ridley, was married to Nancy L. Going about 1839 in Rockingham County. I regard John Riddle as a brother to William “Tory” Riddle and son of Moses and Mary Ridley/Riddle of Orange County, North Car-olina and Henry County, Virginia.”

Lewis Going was married to Elizabeth Harris February 19, 1839, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” According to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1091, bondsman William More, witnesses R. J. Martin and Jeremiah Martin, Bond 119741. Their marriage date was also shown as February 19, 1829. Nothing more is known of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going.

“Lewis Going” was married October 24, 1844 [perhaps in a second marriage] to Elizabeth Going, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1091, bondsman Johnson Going, witness E. W. Hancock, Bond 119742.

“Lewis Goings” was enumerated as the head of Household 755 in the 1850 census of Rockingham County:

“Goings, Lewis 40, mulatto, waggoner, born in
NC
Elizabeth 33
Polly 9
Heneriet 7
Elizabeth 5
Sarah 3
Nathan 1”

Enumerated in an adjoining household was Elijah Going, regarded as a brother of Lewis Going, as the head of Household 756:

“Goings, Elijah 33, mulatto, blacksmith, born in
NC”
Mary 27
Sally 5
James 3
Francis 1, female
Goings, Elizabeth 27″

Elizabeth Going is regarded as a sister or sister-in-law of Lewis Going.

Enumerated in nearby Household 758 is Matilda Going:

“Goings, Matilda 35, mulatto, born in NC
Mary 7, born in NC
Nancy 4, born in NC
Henry 2, born in NC”

Matilda Going is regarded as a widowed sister-in-law of Lewis Going and Elijah Going. Researcher Jody Mays, a descendant of Lewis Going regards the above individuals as workers on a tobacco plantation. Sometime prior to 1860, Lewis Going removed to Hawkins County, Tennessee, perhaps to join other family members there.

The household of Lewis Going was listed in 1860 in Hawkins County as:

“Going, Lewis 47, born in NC, illiterate, mulatto
Elizabeth 38, born in NC, illiterate
Letty 19, born in NC
Nancy 14, born in NC
Elizabeth 1, born in NC
John L. 5, born in NC
Nathan A. 13, born in NC”

Apparently the family arrived in Tennessee from North Carolina in 1860. Jody Mays reported that he was enumerated as “Lewis Goins, mulatto” in the 1860 census of Hawkins County with two additional children, “John Lewis Goins, age 5” and “Elizabeth Goins, age 1.”

He reappeared as mulatto in the 1870 census of Hawkins County. In 1880, he was recorded as “Lewis Gaines.”

Children born to Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going include:

Polly Going born about 1841
Henrietta Going born about 1842
Elizabeth Going born about 1845
Sarah Going born about 1847
Nathan Going born about 1849
John Lewis Going born about 1855
Elizabeth Going born about 1859

Polly Going, daughter of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going, was born about 1841, probably in Rockingham County.

Henrietta Going, daughter of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going, was born about 1843 in Rockingham County. “Henrietta Goins” was married October 26, 1856 to James Austin Ridley, “mulatto,” according to Rockingham County marriage records. He was the twelfth child of Randolph Ridley and Elizabeth Gibson Ridley and was born about 1835, according to the research of Edward M. Riddle of Houston, Texas. Later they removed to Hawkins County to join other members of the family there.
Elizabeth Going, daughter of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going, was born about 1845 in Rockingham County. She may have died within the next ten years because another daughter, born about 1859 was also named “Elizabeth.”
Sarah Going, daughter of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going, was born about 1847 in Rockingham County. She appeared as a three-year-old in the 1850 census.
Nathan Going, son of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going, was born about 1849. He appeared as a one-year-old in the 1850 census of Rockingham County. Nathan Going died April 16, 1916 in Rogersville, Tennessee and was buried in Ebbing and Flowing Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, according to Jody Mays.

John Lewis Going, son of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going, was born about 1855 in Rockingham County. He ap­peared as a five-year-old in the 1860 census of Hawkins County. He was married to Mary “Molly” Gammons in 1875, according to a great-grandson, Jody Mays. He also died in Hawkins County.

Children born to John Lewis Going and Mary “Molly” Gammons Going include:

Lyda Going born about 1879

Lyda Going, daughter of John Lewis Going and Mary “Molly” Going, was born about 1879. She was married in 1895 to Joe Mays, according to Thelma Mays.

Elizabeth Going, daughter of Lewis Going and Elizabeth Harris Going, was born about 1859. She appeared as a one-year-old in the 1860 census of Rockingham County.
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Clabern Going was married to Elizabeth Bird May 10, 1838 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1115, bondsman Ruben Folger, witness D. Stockton, Bond No. 138878. Nothing more is known of Clabern Going and Elizabeth Bird Going.
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Nancy L. Going was married March 29, 1836 to William Riley Ridley, “mulatto,” according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” They were last found there in the 1860 census of Rockingham County, page 99.

Children born to William Riley Ridley and Nancy L. Going Ridley include:

William Ridley born about 1840
Mary Ann Ridley born about 1842
James Pinkney Ridley born about 1844

William Ridley, son of William Riley Ridley and Nancy L. Going Ridley, was born about 1840. He was married De­cember 19, 1866 to Mary Jane Brown.

Mary Ann Ridley, daughter of William Riley Ridley and Nancy L. Going Ridley, was born about 1842. She was married February 22, 1863 to William P. Going. Their marriage date was September 22, 1863, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” Children born to William P. Going and Mary Ann Ridley Going are unknown.

James Pinkney Ridley, son of William Riley Ridley and Nancy L. Going Ridley, was born about 1844 in Rockingham County. He was married about 1867 to Martha R. Grogan.
==O==
Mariah Goin was married to John Rickman September 16, 1849, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1220, bondsman William Goin, witness Joseph Norman, JP, Bond No. 121515.
==O==
Peter Goin was married to Docia Vernon November 8, 1849, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1090, bondsman William More, Jr., witness Joe Norman, JP, Bond No. 119729. Of Peter Goin and Docia Vernon Goin nothing more is known. Docia Vernon was the daughter of Gilbert Vernon and Sally Vernon.
==O==
Sally Goin was married to Peter L. Rickman September 16, 1849, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1220, bondsman William Moore, witness T. B. Wheeler, Court Clerk, Bond No. 121513.
==O==
William Goin was married March 18, 1851 to Salley Moor [Moore], according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1090, bondsman Shaderack Goin, witness Joseph Norman, JP, Bond No. 119731.

William Goin was married July 16, 1852 to Adeline Moor [Moore], according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1090, bondsman Pleasant Belton, witness Joseph Norman, JP, Bond No. 119732. Children born to William Goin and Adeline Moor Goin are unknown.
==O==
William Goin was married June 15, 1867 to Frances Goin, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 01090, witness W. M. Ellington, Bond 119733. Children born to William Goin and Frances Goin Goin are unknown.
==O==
Thomas Goines was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Rockingham County, page 8.
==O==
A. Going, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 165:

“Going, A. free colored male 24-36
free colored male 24-36
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10”
==O==
A. Going, free colored female, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 166:

“Going, A. free colored female 55-100
free colored female 55-100
free colored female 24-36
free colored female 24-36
free colored female 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10″
==O==
Annie Going was married to William Z. Edwards September 21, 1863 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1069, bondsman Thomas Luellen, witness W. M. Ellington, Bond No. 119464.
==O==
Elizabeth Going was married in 1864 to Robert Vernon, son of Gilbert Vernon and Sally Vernon.

According to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Elizabeth Going was married to Robert Vernon December 28, 1859 in Rockingham County. This date is confirmed by record 1264, bondsman Alexander Harie, witness W. M. Ellington, Bond No. 122099. Nothing more is known of Robert Vernon and Elizabeth Going Vernon.
==O==
Frederick Going was enumerated in the 1810 census of Rock­ingham County, page 21 as the head of a household.
==O==
Geffison [Jefferson?] Going was married to Marthaan [Martha Ann?] Going June 15, 1837, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1090 John Brann, witnesses N. Dalton and John Martin, Bond 119735. Of Geffison Going and Martha Ann Going Going nothing more is known.
==O==
Harriett Going was married to James A. Ridley October 24, 1856 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1220, bondsman Isaac Moore, witness J. W. Martin, JP, Bond No. 121520. The marriage was performed by Samuel Martin.
==O==
Henry Going was married to Poley [Polly?] Marten Aapril 25, 1830, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record No. 1090, bondsman Thomas M. Davis, witness Richard Wall, Bond No. 119736. Of Henry Going and Polly Marten Going nothing more is known.
==O==
G. Going, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 165:

“Going, G. free colored male 24-36
free colored female 24-36
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10”
==O==
J. Going “free colored,” was enumerated as the head of a houseold in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 165:

“Going, J. free colored male 55-100
free colored female 55-100
free colored male 10-24
free colored female 10-24
free colored male 0-10”
==O==
James Going, Patrick Neely and W. Hamilton on February 21, 1789 were witnesses to a Rockingham County deed in which Hance McKeen of Guilford County, North Carolina sold land to George Harston of Henry County, Virginia. Conveyed for £25 was 155 acres on Paw Paw Creek of Mayo River, adjoining the Virginia line. James Goings was mentioned as the owner of adjoining land, according to Rockingham County Deed Book C, page 37.
==O==
Jesse Going was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Rockingham County, page. 21.
==O==
Alford Calvin Goins, son of William Arthur Goins and Ressie Jane Vernon Goins, was born September 11, 1933 in Rocking-ham County. The Rev. Alford Calvin Goins died at Stone-ville, North Carolina October 4, 2001.
==O==
Sarah Goins was married to William Wright December 24, 1866 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record No. 1293, bondsman Peter Clemmons, Bond No. 122501.
==O==
Sarah Goins was married to Pleasant Vernon February 16, 1864 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1263, bondsman Alexander Harie, witness William M. Ellington, Bond No. 122095. The marriage was performed by Winston Kallam, JP.
==O==
“James Gowing” was one of three householders of interest to Gowen chroniclers in the 1790 census of North Carolina. His household was enumerated in Rockingham County, Salisbury District as:

“Gowing, James white male over 16
white female
white female
white female
white male under 16
white male under 16
white male under 16”

Land “formerly owned by James Goins adjoining Valentine Gibson” was mentioned in a deed written November 30, 1796 by William Boyls of Stokes County, North Carolina, according to Stokes County Deed Book 2, page 358.
==O==
James Going was married to Tiby Curry March 16, 1867, ac­cording to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850,” Record 1090, bondsman, Starling Moore, witness Allen P. Smith, Bond No. 119737. The marriage was performed by A. G. Rakstraw, J.P. Children born to James Going and Tiby Curry Going are unknown.
==O==
“Jesse Going appeared in the 1810 census of Rockingham County along with Frederick Going, Zephaniah Going and Thomas Goines.

“Jesse Going, free colored,” was listed as the head of a house­hold in the 1820 census of Rockingham County, page 20, ac­cording to “Index to the Census of 1820 of North Carolina.”
==O==
John Going was married to Francis Going December 19, 1845, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” She is regarded as his cousin. The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1090, bondsman Lewis Going, witness James Scales, Bond No. 119738. Nothing more is known of John Going and Francis Going Going.

They were enumerated in the 1860 census of Rockingham County, Northern Division as:

Goin, John 38, born in North Carolina, mulatto
Franky 28, born in North Carolina, mulatto
Polly born in North Carolina
` Nancy born in North Carolina
John born in North Carolina
James born in North Carolina
Lucinda born in North Carolina
[unnamed infant] born in North Carolina”

Apparently John Goins died during the Civil War. Franky Goins Goins was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1870 census of Rockingham County, Mayo Township:

“Goins, Frankie
Mary
Monroe
Nis
Natan
Bunk
Marietta”

“Frances Goins” who was born July 4, 1837, died June 20, 1925 and was buried in Gibson Cemetery in Rockingham County.

Children born to John Goins and Frances “Frankie” Goins Goins are believed to include:

Mary “Polly” Goins born about 1848
Nancy Goins born about 1849
John Goins born about 1851
James Goins born about 1854
Lucinda Goins born about 1857
Nathaniel Goins born about 1860

Nathaniel Goins, son of John Goins and Frances “Frankie” Goins Goins, was born about 1860 in Rockingham County. He is probably the “unnamed infant” who appeared in the 1860 census and “Nathan Goins” who appeared in the 1870 census.

He was married about 1883 to Biddy Virginia Kelly, according to Brian Rodman, a descendant of Birmingham, Alabama. They lived for a time in Rockingham County. He owned property at 325 Dyce [Dyess] Street in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Children born to Nathaniel Goins and Biddy Virginia Kelly Goins include:

James Franklin Goins born March 8, 1885
Carrie Goins born about 1887
Sallie Goins born about 1890
Nick Goins born about 1893
Vol Goins born about 1897
Pearl Goins born about 1902

James Franklin Goins, son of Nathaniel Goins and Biddy Virginia Kelly Goins, was born March 8, 1885. He was married to his first cousin, Lilly Bell Kelly about 1908, according to Brian Rodman. They removed to Bland County, Virginia. There he owned one of the first gasoline service stations in the county.

Children born to James Franklin Goins and Lilly Bell Kelly Goins include:

Troy Nathaniel Goins born about 1910
Daisy Mae Goins born about 1912
Victor Robert Goins born about 1915
William Jesse Goins born about 1918
Ethel Virginia Goins born about 1921
Mary Ethel Goins born about 1924

Carrie Goins, daughter of Nathaniel Goins and Biddy Virginia Kelly Goins, was born about 1887. She was married to John Powers about 1905.

Sallie Goins, daughter of Nathaniel Goins and Biddy Virginia Kelly Goins, was born about 1890. She was married about 1908 to Romie Previtt.

Nick Goins, son of Nathaniel Goins and Biddy Virginia Kelly Goins, was born about 1893. He was married about 1916, wife’s name Mattie. Children born to Nick Goins and Mattie Goins are unknown.

Vol Goins, son of Nathaniel Goins and Biddy Virginia Kelly Goins, was born about 1897. He was married about 1920, wife’s name Annie Mae. Children born to Vol Goins and Annie Mae Goins are unknown.

Pearl Goins, daughter of Nathaniel Goins and Biddy Virginia Kelly Goins, was born about 1902. She was married about 1919 to John Carriker.
==O==
John Going was married to Julian Moore November 6, 1858, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1090, bondsman Josiah Going, witness J. W. Martin, Bond No. 119739. The marriage was performed by Samuel Martin, J.P. Children born to John Going and Julian Moore Going are unknown.
==O==
John P. Going (Goin?) was married June 28, 1845 to Lucinda Going, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” Record 1090, bondsman William Moore, Bond No. 119727. Children born to John P. Going and Lucinda Going Going are unknown.
==O==
Jonson Going, “free colored.” was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Rockingham County, page 14, according to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”
==O==
Joseph Going was married to Mary Jane Going December 25, 1858, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1090, bondsman William Moore, witness J. W. Martin, Bond 119740. The marriage was performed by Samuel Martin. Children born to Joseph Going and Mary Jane Going Going are unknown.
==O==
M. Going, “free colored” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 165:

“Going, M. free colored female 10-24
free colored female 10-24”

N. Going, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 165:

“Going, N. free colored male 24-36
free colored female 24-36
free colored male 0-10
free colored male 0-10
free colored female 0-10″
==O==
Nancy Going was married to Fountain Liles January 23, 1839 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1151, bondsman Henry Banks, witness J. Holderby, Bond No.120570.
==O==
Nancy Going was married to William R. Riddle March 29, 1836 in Rockingham County according to “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1220, bondsman John Brown, witnesses John Martin and William Dodson, Bond No. 121519.
==O==
Nicholas Going was married to Louisa Liles May 21, 1835, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1091, bondsman Richard Martin, witnesses Richard Martin and N. Dalton, Bond No. 119743. Children born to Nicholas Going and Louise Liles Going are unknown.

Jane Goin was married to Alexander Liles April 28, 1847, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1151, bondsman John Rickmon, witness Joseph Norman, Bond No.120569.
==O==
William Going was married to Frances Bridgmon December 4, 1827, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850,” record 1091, bondsman Andrew Martin, witnesses P. Gibson and Jeremiah Martin, Bond No. 119744. Of William Going and Frances Bridgmon Going nothing more is known.
==O==
Winnafred Going, “free colored,” was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 census of Rockingham County, page 20, according to “Index to the 1820 Census of North Carolina.”
==O==
Zephiniah Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Rockingham County, page 35.
==O==
Henry Goins was mentioned in a deed written September 3, 1793 by Abraham Phillips as the owner of adjoining land on Troublesome Creek, according to Rockingham County Deed Book C, page 321.
==O==
Nanie G. Goins, 1862-1929, was buried in Ayersville commu­nity cemetery in Rockingham County, according to “Rockingham & Stokes Counties, North Carolina Ceme­tery Inscriptions.”
==O==
Robert Goins was mentioned as the owner of adjacent land on Jeffs Creek in a deed written September 30, 1792, according to Rockingham County Deed Book C, page 310.

Robert Goins was witness to a deed of Batte C. Lacy which conveyed 437 acres on Dan River November 10, 1792, ac­cording to Rockingham County Deed Book C, page 251. Robert Goins was mentioned as the owner of adjacent land in a deed written by Hance Laremore [Lowrimore?] May 30, 1794, according to Rockingham County Deed Book D, page 31.

Robert Goins acquired the land of Nicholas Larimore [Lowrimore?] which was “seized by order of the Court for debt,” according to Rockingham County Deed Book D, page 333. The deed, dated January 23, 1795, described the Lari­more land as adjoining that of Robert Goins.
==O==
S. Going, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 165:

“Going, S. free colored male 10-24
free colored female 10-24
free colored male 10-24
free colored female 0-10″
==O==
Sarah A. Goins was married to Pleasant Vernon, son of Gilbert Vernon and Sally Vernon in 1864.
==O==
Wesley Goins was married to Martha Jane Valentine December 29, 1865, according to “Rockingham County, North Carolina Marriages, 1787-1850.” The marriage is confirmed by “North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868,” record 1091, bondsman Frank Roberts, witness A. P. Smith, Clerk, Bond 119745. The marriage was performed by Samuel Martin, J.P. Of Wesley Goins and Martha Jane Valentine Goins nothing more is known.
==O==
Jesse Gowen paid £50 to Thomas Crawley of Stokes County, North Carolina for land located “on Dalton’s Creek and Hick­ory Creek and on the Stokes County line,” October 27, 1797, according to Rockingham County Deed Book E, page 209.
==O==
Henry Gowing, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Rockingham County, page 135:

“Gowing, Henry free colored male 10-24
free colored female 24-36
free colored female 0-10
free colored male 0-10”
==O==
Many members of the Goins family were buried in Gibson Cemetery in Rockingham County, according to “Rockingham & Stokes Counties, North Carolina Cemetery Inscriptions.” Listed were:

Joe Kye Goins, 1842-1866, Father
“Polly Goins, 1846-1872, Mother

Preston Goins, age about 60
Sindy Goins, wife of Preston, age about 80 years

George Washington Goins, February 4, 1840 – July 15, 1896
Martha An Goins, March 1845 – December 4, 1930
John Press Goins, age 72 years
Dora Jee Goins, 1870-1956
Tempie Ann Goins, December 14, 1851 – January 24, 1935
Cornelius Goins, September 12, 1864 – May 10, 1915
Polina Goins, October 3, 1817, Aged 74 years
Gilbert Goins, May 19, 1803 Aged 70 years
Flint Goins, May 21, 1892 – May 4, 1961, Father
Ressie Vernon Goins, Oct. 26, 1890 – April 8, 1966, Mother
Bud Goins, 1866-1953, Father
Mary Goins, 1867-1930, Mother
W. R. Goins, May 25, 1847 – December 8, 1910
Frances Goins, July 4, 1837 – June 30, 1925”

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