Aaron Gowen b. 1737 June 9 – d. ? ; m. Mary
Parents:
George Gowen born 1715 and Sarah Gowen
Children:
John Going born July 31, 1763
Siblings:
Moses Gowen born 1735
Aaron Gowen born 1737
Phillip Gowen born 1740
(Below are different Going, Goyen, Gowen related sources for those people were in the Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina areas in the early 1700’s to early 1800’s)

Map of North Carolina and Virginia border area and locations of families living in those areas (click to enlarge)
Virginia Counties along or near southern border with North Carolina:
- Prince George Co, Va (Brunswick created from Prince George in 1720)
- Brunswick Co, Va (created in 1720 from Prince George County)
- Lunenburg Co, Va (created from Brunswick in 1746)
- Halifax Co, Va (created from Lunenburg in 1752)
- Pittsylvania Co, Va (created from Halifax in 1767)
- Henry Co, Va (created from Pittsylvania in 1777)
- Patrick Co, Va (created from Henry in 1790)
- Bedford Co, Va (created from Lunenburg in 1754)
- Campbell Co, Va (created from Bedford in 1782)
- Franklin Co, Va (created from Bedford and Henry in 1786)
- Charlotte Co, Va (created from Lunenburg in 1765)
- Mecklenburg Co, Va (created from Lunenburg in 1765) (adjacent)
- Amelia Co, Va (created partly from Brunswick in 1734)
- Prince Edward Co, Va (created from Brunswick in 1754)
- Greensville Co, Va (created from Brunswick in 1781)
North Carolina Counties along or near Virginia’s southern border:
- Granville Co, NC (est 1746 from Edgecombe)
- Orange Co, NC (est 1752 from Granville)
- Caswell Co, NC (est 1777 from Orange)
- Person Co, NC (est 1791 from Person)
- Guilford Co, NC (est 1770 from Orange and Rowan)
- Rockingham Co, NC (est 1785 from Guilford)
- Rowan Co, NC (est 1753 from Anson)
- Surry Co, NC (est 1770 from Rowan)
- North Carolina – Northampton County
- North Carolina – Halifax County
1737 June 9 – Aaron Going 9 June, baptized 3 September 1737 in St. Peter’s Parish, New Kent Co, Va.
1738 June 9 – Aaron Gowan, George Gowan, Sarah Gowan birth of Aaron – parents George and Sarah Gowan, New Kent Co., Va.
1738 Sept 3 – “George Gowan and his wife Sarah Gowan,” residents of New Kent County, Virginia September 3, 1738 when a son, “Aaron Gowan” was christened there in St. Peter’s Parish,New Kent County, Va.
1738 Sept 3 – Aaron Gowen, was baptized September 3, 1738, according to St. Peters Parish Register, page 134. The birth was also recorded in the vestry book of James City County. James City County, Va
1754 Moses Going taxable on own tithe and Aaron Going Moses Going taxable on his own tithe and Aaron Going in 1754, taxable on slave Jubbiter in 1763, Goochland Co, Va
1760 June – Aaron Going sued John Winston for assault and battery. Winston testified that he only touched the plaintiff gently, but Aaron was awarded 5 shillings, Goochland Co, Va.
1761 Nov 21 – Aaron Going was married November 21, 1761, wife’s name Mary.
1763 July 31 – John Going born of parents Aaron Going and wife Mary born and baptized 28 August Goochland Co, Va.
1763 July 31- Aaron Going and his wife, Mary Going parents of John Going, Goochland Parish, Va.
1764 Sept – Aaron Going mortgaged his household goods to Thomas Underwood for 36 pounds deed Goochland Co, Va.
1791 – 1797 – Aaron Going taxable in Powhatan Co in John Chitwood’s household Powhatan Co, Va
1792, 96, 97 – Aaron Going charged with his own tax in 1792, 1796 and 1797 Powhatan Co, Va.
1800 Aaron Going and other Goings Amherst County, Va Tax List – Amherst Co, Va
Aaron Going
1764 July – Aaron Going deed trust Thomas Underwood prvd by George Gowen. Aron Going recd 410a Rockingham Co, NC
1780 Feb 17 – Aaron Going – adj Samuel Gaterer, Hamilton, – 410 acr on Head of Matrimony Creek, Guilford Co., NC
1786 October 21- “Arron Gowin” sold the land for £200 October 21, 1786 to Turbefield Barnes, Rockingham Co, NC
1787 Jan 17 – Aaron Goings: Turbafield Barnes (asignee of Aaron Goings) – 21 acr on Poppaw Cr, Rockingham Co., NC
1787 May 16 – Aaron Going – 410 acr – on the Head of Matrimony Creek, Guilford Co, NC
1787 May 16 – Aron Going: NC to Aron Going 410a adj former line of Samuel Gates & Hamiltons line. Rockingham Co, NC
1788 November 8 – Aaron Gowin – gave a confirmation deed to Barnes, Rockingham Co, NC
1788 November 8 – Aaron Going – to Turbyfield Barns for 200 pds, 410a adjoining Hamilton.Wit: Gibeon Johnson, Luci Thomas, Hardy Piner, Rockingham Co, NC
John Going b. 1763 July 31
Parents: Aaron Going and wife Mary
1763 July 31 – John Going born of parents Aaron Going and wife Mary born and baptized 28 August Goochland Co, Va.
Moses Going b. abt 1735
1753-69 – Moses Going born say 1735, taxable in Goochland County from 1753 to 1769, Goochland Co, Va.
1754 Moses Going taxable on own tithe and Aaron Going in 1754, taxable on slave Jubbiter in 1763, Goochland Co, Va
1763 April – Moses Going sued James Moseley but the case was also dismissed on agreement. Goochland Co, Va
1763 April – Moses Going sued by William Hudnell. Thomas Riddle posted bail. Suit dsmd agrmt btw the parties. Goochland Co, Va.
1763 Aug – Moses Going sued Charles Murler for a 16 pound, 12 shilling debt in August 1763; Goochland Co, Va
1764 May – Moses Going sued by Robert Smith – for 30 shillings in May 1764; Goochland Co, Va
1764 June – Moses Going acknowldged debt to William Pryor and William Merriwether
Moses Going acknowledged a debt of 14 pounds, 10 shillings to Messrs. William Pryor and William Merriwether, Goochland Co, Va
1764 – Moses Going taxable on Moses Tyler’s tithe – Goochland Co, Va
1764 Sept – Moses Going, acknowledged a debt of 15 pounds, 12 shillings to Adams and Thomas Underwood – Goochland Co, Va
1737 June 9 – Aaron Going born
Aaron Going, born 9 June, baptized 3 September 1737 in St. Peter’s Parish, New Kent County [NSCDA, Parish Register of St. Peter’s, 134],
New Kent Co, Va.
http://www.freeafricanamericans.com/Gibson_Gowen.htm
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1738 June 9 – Aaron Gowan, George Gowan, Sarah Gowan
birth of Aaron Gowan – parents George Gowan and Sarah Gowan
Baptized on Sept 3, 1738
New Kent County, Va – St. Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register p 546
New Kent Co., Va.
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1738 Sept 3 – “George Gowan and his wife Sarah Gowan,”
were residents of New Kent County, Virginia September 3, 1738 when a son, “Aaron Gowan” was christened there in St. Peter’s Parish, according to International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
New Kent County, Va.
1738 Sept 3 – Aaron Gowen,
was baptized September 3, 1738, according to St. Peters Parish Register, page 134. The birth was also recorded in the vestry book of James City County. James City County, Va
1756 William Going 1 Goochland Co Va, tithes
frame 30, Moses Gowing 1
Aaron Gowing 1
http://www.freeafricanamericans.com/goochcolonial.htm
1764 July – Aaron Going Thomas Underwood, George Gowen
gave a deed of trust to Thomas Underwood. It was proved in court by George Gowen. “Aron Going” received 410 acres “on the head of Matrimony Creek of Dan River and on Paw Paw Creek of Mayo River” from the State of North Carolina May 16, 1786, according to Rockingham County Deed Book A, page 33. Rockingham Co, NC
1769 March Court – Halifax County, Va – James Spradling v Aaron Gowing, bk 6, p 314 – judgment rendered
Plea (order) books, v. 5-6 1764-1770
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1770 July Court – Halifax County, Va – James Roberts Jr v. Aaron Gowing, bk 6, p 529, judgment rendered.
Plea (order) books, v. 5-6 1764-1770
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1770 Aug Ct – Halifax County, Va – Aaron Gowing v. James Spradling, bk 7, p 29 – judgment rendered
Plea (order) books, v. 7-8 1770-1774
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1770 Aug Ct – Halifax County, Va – Aaron Gowing v. James Spradling, bk 7, p 30 – rule to Thomas Ward witness for deft
On motion of Aaron Gowing alledging that Thomas Ward hath been duly summoned as a witness for him at the suit of James Spradling and the said Thomas Ward failing to appear, it is therefore ordered that he be summoned to appear at the next Court to show cause …
Plea (order) books, v. 7-8 1770-1774
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1773 – Halifax County, Va – Aaron Gowing v. Haynes Morgan, bk 8, p 276 – judgment rendered
Plea (order) books, v. 7-8 1770-1774
1778 In the case of “Aron Going vs. Philip Going” held in 1778, the defendant “confessed judgement £100 pounds current money,” according to Halifax County Court Minute Book 9, page 304. (See Gowen Manuscript).
1778 – Halifax County, Va – Philip Going v Aaron Going, bk 9, p 304. Confessed judgment
-1780 Feb 17 – Aaron Going – Samuel Gaterer, Hamilton,
– 410 acr on Head of Matrimony Creek
Guilford Co., NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.68.1321&qid=82747&rn=1
1764 July – Aaron Going Thomas Underwood, George Gowen
gave a deed of trust to Thomas Underwood. It was proved in court by George Gowen. “Aron Going” received 410 acres “on the head of Matrimony Creek of Dan River and on Paw Paw Creek of Mayo River” from the State of North Carolina May 16, 1786, according to Rockingham County Deed Book A, page 33. Rockingham Co, NC
-1778 Sept 4 – Thomas Gallion Macbride
Thomas Gallion – Surry, NC – 400 acr on the waters of Deep Cr beg at a post oak
Surry Co., NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.113.105&qid=82760&rn=7
-1779 Feb 12 – Jacob Gallions –
– 220acr beg. at a black oak
Surry Co, NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.113.348&qid=82761&rn=1
-1779 Feb 22 – James Going – William Kellum
– 400 acr both sides of Popaw Creek
Guilford Co, NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.68.713&qid=82710&rn=11
-1780 Feb 17 – Aaron Going – Samuel Gaterer, Hamilton,
– 410 acr on Head of Matrimony Creek
Guilford Co., NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.68.1321&qid=82747&rn=1
-1780 May 29 – Benjamin Going – Thomas Grogan, William Steptoe, Eames (Amos) Goyen,
– 188 acr on the waters of Double Creeks
Guilford Co, NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.68.527&qid=82710&rn=5
-1780 Jun 7 – Jacob Gallion – Moses Wright,
– 250acs on Wootens Br, the N. Fork of Fisher Riv
Wilkes Co, NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.124.999&qid=82760&rn=1
-1785 May 22 – Benjamin Gowing – (?)
– 100 acr on the waters of Papa Cr of Mayo River
Guilford Co, NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.68.1212&qid=82726&rn=2
1786 October 21- “Arron Gowin”
sold the land for £200 October 21, 1786 to Turbefield Barnes, according to Rockingham County Deed Book A, page 139.
Rockingham Co, NC
1786 October 6 – James Goings
Deed Book E, Page 33
James Goings to Thomas Henderson for 100 pds (no land
description)
Wit :Joshua Smith, Turbyfield Barns, James Pratt
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
-1787 Jan 17 – Aaron Goings Turbafield Barnes
Turbafield Barnes (asignee of Aaron Goings) – 21 acr on the waters of Poppaw Cr
Rockingham Co., NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.106.102&qid=82710&rn=18
-1787 May 16 – Aaron Going – (?)
– 410 acr – on the Head of Matrimony Creek
Guilford Co, NC
http://www.nclandgrants.com/grant/?mars=12.14.68.1321&qid=82710&rn=1
1787 May 16 – Aron Going
Deed Book A, Page 33
State of North Carolina to Aron Going 410 acres head of Matrimony Creek of Dan River on Papa Creek of Mayo River, adjoining former line of Samuel Gates & Hamiltons line.
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1788 November 8 -, “Aaron Gowin” Barnes
gave a confirmation deed to Barnes as recorded in Rockingham County Deed Book C, page 13.
Rockingham Co, NC
1788 November 8, – Aaron Going
Deed Book C, Page 13
Aaron Going to Turbyfield Barns for 200 pds, 410 acres on head of
Matrimony Creek and head of Popaye Creek adjoining Hamilton.
Wit: Gibeon Johnson, Luci Thomas, Hardy Piner
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1789 February 21, – James Going
Deed Book C, Page 37
James Going, Patrick Neely and W. Hamilton 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.
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1790 – James Gowing
US Census – first head of Household
North Carolina – Salisbury District, Rockingham Co. – page 168
1 males over 16, 3 males under 16, 3 females – white. 0 slaves.
1792 September 30 – Robert Goins
Deed Book C, Page 310
Robert Goins was mentioned as the owner of adjacent land on Jeffs Creek.
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1792 November 10 – Robert Goins
Deed Book C, Page 251
Robert Goins was witness to a deed of Batte C. Lacy which conveyed 437 acres on Dan River.
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1793 September 3 – Henry Goins
Deed Book C, Page 321
Henry Goins was mentioned in a deed by Abraham Phillips as the owner of adjoining land on Troublesome Creek.
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1794 May 30 – Robert Goins
Deed Book D, Page 31
Robert Goins was mentioned as the owner of adjacent land in a deed written by Hance Laremore [Lowrimore?]
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1795 January 23 – Robert Goins
Deed Book D, Page 333
Robert Goins acquired the land of Nicholas Larimore [Lowrimore?] which was “seized by order of the Court for debt,” the described the Lari¬more land as adjoining that of Robert Goins.
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
1797 October 27 – Jesse Gowen
Deed Book E, Page 209
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.
Wit: John Amos, Sr., Daniel Cardwell, Rich. Wheeler
Rockingham Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/rockingham-county-north-carolina-early.html
Aaron Gowen, [George4, Philip3, Christopher2, Mihil1] son of George Gowen and Sarah Gowen, was born July 31, 1738 in New Kent County. Another source shows his date of birth as June 9, 1738. He was baptized there September 3, 1738, according to St. Peters Parish Register, page 134. The birth was also recorded in the vestry book of James City County.
Aaron Going was married November 21, 1761, wife’s name Mary. Aaron Going and his wife, Mary Going were the parents of John Going, born July 31, 1763 in Goochland Parish, their first child, according to “Douglas Register.” W. Mac. Jones, editor of “The Douglas Register” described the volume as “Being a detailed record of Births, Marriages and Deaths together with other interesting notes, as kept by the Rev. William Douglas from 1750 to 1797, An Index of Goochland Wills, Notes on the French-Huguenot Refugees who lived in Manakin-Town.” In July 1764 Aaron Going gave a deed of trust to Thomas Underwood. It was proved in court by George Gowen. “Aron Going” received 410 acres “on the head of Matrimony Creek of Dan River and on Paw Paw Creek of Mayo River” from the State of North Carolina May 16, 1786, according to Rockingham County Deed Book A, page 33. “Arron Gowin” sold the land for £200 October 21, 1786 to Turbefield Barnes, according to Rockingham County Deed Book A, page 139. On November 8, 1788, “Aaron Gowin” gave a confirmation deed to Barnes as recorded in Rockingham County Deed Book C, page 13.
Children born to Aaron Going and Mary Going include:
John Going born July 31, 1763