1743 William Goin b. abt 1743 m. Elizabeth, lived in Granville, NC and Claiborne Co, TN

William Goin b. abt 1743 m. Elizabeth, lived in Granville, NC and Claiborne Co, TN

Parents:

Children:

    • Levi Goin married Etha Goin.
    • Pleasant Goin married ___Hamilton and moved to Kentucky.
    • William Goin
    • Elizabeth Goin married William Murphy.

Siblings: 

Thomas Goin appears to have married in 1748 and had the following children:

  • William Goin b. abt 1743, possibly in Granville Co, NC. died between 1828 and 1830 Claiborne Co., TN (presumed – not confirmed)
  • Moses Going b. abt 1745 (presumed – not confirmed)
  • John Goin b. abt. 1750 NC (presumed – not confirmed)
  • Thomas Goin b. 1751 possibly South Carolina where baptized, died July 19, 1838 Big Barren, Claiborne Co., TN.  (presumed – same Y-DNA).
  • Vini Goin b. about 1758 NC married Mr. Hardister (confirmed in will as daughter Vini Hardister)
  • Hali Goin b. about 1764 NC  (confirmed in will as daughter)
  • Elizabeth Goin b. abt. 1768 NC (confirmed in will as daughter)

Thomas Goin married Overton around 1775 and had the following two children:

  • Burgess Goin b. abt. 1776 NC; died 1849 Randolph Co., NC married Elizabeth (confirmed in will one of two youngest sons)
  • Burton Goin, born about 1778 NC; died after 1840, Claiborne Co., TN, was married in NC (confirmed in will one of two youngest sons)

FACTS and NOTES:

1759 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
A List of Taxables for the year 1759 taken in Granville County by John Pope one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the said County
List of John Pope
James Winningham – 1
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K3QQ-6?i=570&cat=353959
Joseph Goin, Mulattoe – 1
Edward Goin, Mulattoe – 1
Thomas Goin, William Gray white whole – 2
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K3QQ-T?i=571&cat=353959
James Goin Mulattoe, William Goin Mulattoe whole – 2
Michael Goin, Mulattoe, John Wilson, Mulattoe whole – 2
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K3Q3-5?i=572&cat=353959

1760 May 1 survey for James Going 529 acres . . . Wharton’s Branch, by Winnigums line, Chain carriers: William Going and Luke Sanders. 1760 Nov 29 – James Going – 529 acres index card no 1078.
Surveyed May 1st 1760 for James Going 529 acres …. lying in Granville County on Whorton’s Branch … by Winnigum’s line …. by Meloni’s line … by Roberts’ line …
Chain Carriers: William Going, Luke Sanders. Index card no 1078
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9WN-M9SL-T?i=1653&cat=695114
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9WK-C5FG?i=210&cat=695114 (Shuck w doc) 1760 Nov 29 – Title: File No. 1078, James Going; Call Number: S.108.718; Frames:201-202; MARS Id: 12.14.66.1120 (Folder); Grant Number: 114; Issued: Nov. 29, 1760; Book, Page: 14:108; 1760 Nov 29 – Title: Gowen, James. Series: Granville Proprietary Land Office: Granville Grants of Deed; Box: Granville Co. Years: 1760;  Call Number: SSLG 61J;  Location: MFR; MARS Id: 12.13.61.27 (Folder); November 29, 1760 529 acres Deed #114; Granville Co, NC  (Note: James Winningham lived in Pope’s District and was listed in tax records in Pope’s District in Granville Co, NC)

1760 May 1 survey for James Going for 529 acres in Granville County NC

1762 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
A List of Tithables taken by Samuel Benton. Oxford District
whites.blacks.males.females.over 16.total
James Gowing and son William, refuses to list his wife – 2.0.2.0.2.2
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K37J-S?i=763&cat=353959

1763 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
List of Insolvents
James Gowen – 2
Edward Going – 2
William Going rong listed – 1
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K3W7-C?i=891&cat=353959

1765 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
A List of Tithes taken by Edward Veazey constable in William Burfords District
William Going molattos not listed – 2
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K37J-D?i=996&cat=353959

1766 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
Robert Harris’ List
William Going (marked not listed – in Pope’s District according to note at bottom of page)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K3QW-F?i=1022&cat=353959

1769 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
white/ Black/ Carriage wheels
Thomas Gowen – 3/0/0
Moses Gowen – 2/0/0
William Gowen – 1/0/0
Edward Gowen – 0/1/0
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLF-D9YL-P?i=20&cat=353959 ,  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7S-MBZS?i=115&cat=332552

1769 Thomas Gowen a Moses Gowen a Edward Gowen on tithe list in Granville Co NC

1777 – Granville Co NC Tax Lists
Fort Creek District
John Going – 0.0.2.1 money in hand, 2.0.0.0 money in interest, 4 horses, 5 cattle, 100
Moses Going – 7794.17.5 and 1/2 pounds (this number next to his name, but may be a subtotal of all lines above him)
William Going – 0.19.12.0 money in hand, 1 horse, 3 cattle, 31, 17, 0, 0
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K3QY-7?i=1439&cat=353959
Edward Going – 90 acres, 2.7.6 money in hand
Thomas Going Senr – 106 acres, 8.0.18.6 money in hand, 3 horses, 10 cattle
Thomas Going Junr – 5 cattle
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K3QT-F?i=1440&cat=353959

1778 Nov 3 – William Going 150 acres on Taylors Creek from Walter Ownbey.
… between Walter Ownsby of Bute County of the one part & William Going of Granville County & State of NC of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 100 pounds … confirm unto the sd William Going … land … in the said County of Granville and State of North Carolina on the North side of Taylors Creek containing by estimation 150 acres …. granted by a deed from the Hon. Francis Corbin Esqr special agent bearing date 13 March 1760 to William Mackby & thence by a written deed conveyed & sold from Mackby to Randolph Sandling & then from Sandling to Ownsby & thence to Going … bounded … the said Branch to Taylors Creek …
Signed: Walter Ownby
Wit: John Gowing, Bird Driver
Granville Co NC (Deed Book M p. 91)
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9CR-2DPB?mode=g&i=125&cat=360398
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99C5-X7VT?mode=g&i=309&cat=360398

1778 Nov 3 Wm Going 150 acres fr Walter Ownbey in Granville Co NC p1

1778 Nov 3 Wm Going 150 acres fr Walter Ownbey in Granville Co NC p2

1779 – Granville Co NC Tax Lists
Fort Creek District
Edward Gowen – 365
John Gowen – 568
William Gowen – 100.2
Thomas Gowen Senr – 997.10
Thomas Gowen Junr – 150
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVR-K37T-2?i=1489&cat=353959

1779 Randolph County, NC – State Docket June Court 1779
SM4 The State v. William Gowin – Indct a True Bill. Capias to Rowan issd
SM5 The State v. William Gowin – Indct a True Bill. Capias to Rowan issd
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-LGHL-9ZXB?i=187&cc=1867501&cat=164135

1779 Randolph County, NC – State Docket September Court 1779
SM1 The State v. William Gowin – Indct June 79. Capias not returned.
SM2 The State v. William Gowin – Indct June 79. Capias not returned.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-LGHL-9ZXB?i=187&cc=1867501&cat=164135

1779 Randolph County, NC – State Docket December Court 1779
SM1 The State v William Gowin – Indct June 79
SM2 The State v William Gowin – Indct June 79
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-LGHL-9Z76?i=185&cc=1867501&cat=164135

1780 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
List of Assessments Fort Creek
Edward Gowen – 365
John Gowen – 568
William Gowen – 100/2
Thomas Gowen Senr – 997/10
Thomas Gowen Junr – 150
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLF-D9BZ-D?i=87&cat=353959

1780 Edward Gowen on tax list in Granville Co NC

1780 John Gowen a William Gowen a Thomas Gowen Sr a Thomas Gowen Jr on tax list in Granville Co NC

1782 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
Fort Creek
John Going – 5H 30 total ??
William Gowen – 2H, 1C 11 total
Edward Gowen – 90 acres, 1H,2C 25 total
Moses Gowen – 1H, 5 total
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLF-D9B3-X?i=110&cat=353959

1782 John Going, William Gowen, Edward Gowen, and Moses Gowen tax list Granville Co NC

1785 – Granville Co NC Tax Lists
acres/ poles/slaves/wheels/stud horses
Thomas Gowen – 150/1
Edward Gowen – 90/1
John Gowen – 100/1
William Gowen – 0/1
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLF-D9BQ-W?i=120&cat=353959

1785 Thomas Gowin, Edward Gowin, John Gowin, and William Gowin tax list Granville Co NC

1786 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
Thomas Gowen – 150/1
William Gowing – 0/1
Edward Gowen – 90/1
John Gowen – 100/1
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLF-D9BS-G?i=144&cat=353959

1786 Thomas Gowin, William Gowing, Edward Gowin, John Gowin tax list Granville Co NC

1787 Granville Co NC Tax Lists
William Gowen – 0/1
Jenkins Gowen – 90/1
Thomas Gowen – 150/0
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLF-D9B4-4?i=166&cat=353959

1787 William Gowen, Jinkins Gowen, and Thomas Gowen on tax list in Granville Co NC

1790 US Census: Name: William Gowin
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Randolph, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 2
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 3
Free White Persons – Females: 4
Number of Slaves: 1
Number of Household Members: 10
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Randolph, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 301; Family History Library Film: 0568147
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/194?token=RfJRLDYI%2Blbdebz98booKLHBtN9ZF4ojnRzSMFG7Zbs%3D

1792 June 2 – William Guyne to William Milsaps both of Randolph Co, NC…. for 60 pounds .. by the sd William Millsops to him the sd William Guyne … deliver unto the sd Willim Millsops … a certain tract or parsell of land lying and being in the County of Randolph and on Big Creek containing 100 acres … Proved up in the August Term 1795 by Ruban Millsops, Deed bk 6, p 118, Randolph County, NC
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898Q-QS2G?i=167&cat=164942

1800 US Census: Name: William Goin
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Montgomery, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Slaves: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 8
Year: 1800; Census Place: Montgomery, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 469; Image: 17; Family History Library Film: 337909
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1803 Nov 12 – Name: William Gowing. Issue Date: 12 Nov 1803. Residence Place: Montgomery, North Carolina, USA. Certificate Number Range: 4113-4314, 01-043. Description: Montgomery 4113-4314, 01-043. 350 acres on both sides of Cabbin Creek. Chain carriers: Pleasant Gowen, Lewis Gowen. Montgomery County, NC. https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=try&db=NCLandGrants&h=42576

1805 Dec 26 – bk A, p 3, Claiborne Co, TN … between James Glasgow by his attorney John Adair of the County of Knox and State of Tennessee on the one part and William Goings of the County of Claiborne and State aforesaid of the other part …. James Glasgow for and in consideration of the sum of $20 dollars to him in hand paid … confirm unto the said William Goings … land containing 200 acres … being in the County of Claiborne the State aforesaid on Big Barren Creek … being a part of an original grant made in the name of Stakely Donnelson and James King, No. 642, dated the 27 day of January 1795 registered in Hawkins County Book 1 and page 296 …. Signed: James Glasgow by his attorney John Adair. Wits: Joseph Powell, William Hammerly. Proved up in the Jan term 1806 by John Adair to William Going … and recorded… https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQQ-FQ5G-C?i=17&cat=90641 ; (another transcription):  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQQ-FQ5H-P?i=238&cat=90641

1806 June term – a deed of conveyance from James Glasgow by his attorney John Adair to William Goings for 200 acres of land – acknowledged to in open Court let it be registred. Minutes v. 2 1803-1806. pg. 247. Claiborne County, TN
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2L3S-69?i=570&cat=403485

1806 June term – … William Goings was juror no. 12 in a jury trail… Minutes v. 2 1803-1806. pg. 265. Claiborne County, TN
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SXG4-59?i=580&cat=403485

1807 Feb term – Ordered by Court that Saml Love, Jos Powel, John Bullard, Jos York, Thos Powel, John Owsley, William Goen, Abrah Fitch, John Murphy, Joshua Bots, and Joseph Powel Junior and John Casey – proceed and view the condition of Isaac Childress who is supposed to be unable as to his bodily activities, to support, himself and that the said Jury above named, enquire into his situation and report on his infirmities to next Court and that until next Court ordered that Jos Powell take said Childress into his care – for support. Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 63 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SXGS-59?i=642&cat=403485

1807 May term – The Court appointed the following named persons, jurors to May term 1807 … no. 33 is William Goen… Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 47 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2LSY-D9?i=634&cat=403485

1807 May term – … William Goen listed as sworn in chief as a petit juror … Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 71 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SXGH-V9?i=646&cat=403485

1807 May term – Ordered that William Goen be appointed overseer of the road Thomas Powel was overseer of and have the same road and hands said Powel had and Edward Ashley who preceeded Powel had and that Jos Powel had who preceeded Ashley had to wit … (names listed – see link)… Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 73 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2L39-R9?i=647&cat=403485

1807 May term – William Goen listed as a juror … in trial between Thomas Ingram plaintiff against George Snauffer deft … Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 77 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2L3W-N9?i=649&cat=403485

1807 May 26 – … William Goens listed as juror in State v. John Grimes … Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 81 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SXGX-S9?i=651&cat=403485

1807 May term – … William Goen as juror in State v. Polly Overton for assault … Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 85 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2L34-Y9?i=653&cat=403485

1807 Aug 24 – Ordered that William Goen overseer be allowed the hands in the following bounds viz – beginning at the mouth of Big Barren Creek – thence up the creek to Caseys saw mill – thence with the path that leads to Abraham Fitches including big sink settlement thence with said path to William Weavers from thence to Joshua Botts from thence a direct course to the Beginning. Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 107 Claiborne County, TN
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2L33-W9?i=665&cat=403485

1807 Nov 23 – Ordered by the Court that William Goens be allowed ten dollars for his care and services in supporting Isaac Childress thre months – some time heretofore … Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 128 Claiborne County, TN
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SXL1-29?i=677&cat=403485

1808 Feb term – William Goen appointed as a Juror to the next term of Court … Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 169 Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2LSK-N9?i=700&cat=403485

1808 May term – William Goen sworn as a grand juror … Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 180. Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SXLR-99?i=706&cat=403485

1808 May term – Ordered that Wm Turner, William Goen, James Forest, Wm Henderson, Thomas Goen, John Murphy, Seth Bots, and Elnathan Davis or a majority of them be a Jury to view and lay out a road the nearest and best way from Richard Forests to Wm Turners on Powels River and thence to the Haw Branch in Powels Valley and report these on to next term of this court. Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 197. Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2LSP-C9?i=715&cat=403485

1808 Aug term – Ordered that Elijah Harp be overseer of the road in room of William Goen – begining at the mouth of Big Barren Creek runing up the creek to Caseys saw Mill – then with the path that leads to Abraham Fitches, including the Big Sink settlement, then with said path to William Weavers then to Joshua Botts then directly to the begining for his hands. Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 210. Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-2LS6-K9?i=721&cat=403485

1808 Aug 31 – William Gowen to Thomas Mayes bk B, p 61, 62 Claiborne Co, TN
… between William Gowen of the County of Claiborne and State of TN of the one part and Thomas Mays and Thomas Bridges of the county and state aforesaid of the other part … William Gowen for and in consideration of $600 dollars to him in hand paid …. confirm unto Thomas Mays and Thomas Bridges … parcel of land containing 200 acres … on Big Barren Creek …. this being a part of an original grant made in the name of Stockley Donelson and James King No. 642 dated 27 Jan 1795 …. registered in Hawkins Co in Bk I, p 296 by ref … Signed: William Gowen. Wit: John R Hornbank, Nathan Perry.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQQ-FQPP-9?i=484&cat=90641 ;
(See also): https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3W7-8SHG-M?i=157&cat=236741

1808 Nov term – a deed of conveyance from William Goen to Thomas Mays and Thomas Bridges for 200 acres of land is acknowledged to in open Court let it be registered. Minutes v. 3 1806-1808. p. 238. Claiborne County, TN https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S7WF-SXL5-H9?i=738&cat=403485

1809 March 2 – p. 136 – William Gowing fr James Glasgow bk B, p 136, Claiborne Co, TN
… between James Glasgow by his attorney John Adair of Knox Tenn, … and William Gowing of the County of Claiborne and state aforesaid of the other part…. James Glasgow by his attorney John Adair for and in consideration of … $100 to him paid in hand … confirm unto William Gowing … parcel of land containing 100 acres of land lying and being in the aforesaid County of Claiborne, on Straight Creek … an original grant made to Stockley Donelson and James King No. 642 … registered in Hawkins Co, TN bk I, p 296 by reference … Signed: James Glasgow by his attorney John Adair. Wits: John Casey, Moses Collins, William Gowinghttps://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQQ-FQP2-N?i=524&cat=90641

1810 Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1891
Name: William Goan
State: TN. County: Grainger County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1810
Record Type: Tax list
Database: TN Early Census Index
Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1891 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/120654?token=cDNuuamJvP7pmnTSin2%2BOrSSaRu8h7ulxB9vw%2F6PAH8%3D

1810 U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820
Name: William Going
Gender: M (Male)
Remarks: “Henry Boatmans return of polls And Taxable property-Recorded” is written on the left side of the page.
State: Tennessee. County: Grainger County
Residence Year: 1810
Household Remarks: “A List of Polls And Taxable property in the Bounds of Capt Williamson Company for the year 1810”; Land: 0; “situation”: 0; “free polls”: 1; Town Lots: 0; “Black Polls”: 0; Stud horses: 0; “Condition
Document: Tennessee Records of Grainger County – Tax Lists, 1810 [TN State Library and Archives]; Call Number: FHL Film 464105; Page Number: 244; Family Number: 16
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1812 Oct – William Goins fr James Glasgow bk D, p 142, Claiborne Co, TN.
… James Glasgow by his attorney of the County of Knox and State of Tenn of the one part, and William Goin of the County of Claiborne and State of Tenn …. James Glasgow for and in consideration of $50 … confirm unto William Going …. parcell of land containing 100 acres lying and being in the County of Claiborne… on the North side of Straight Creek … to a hickory on William Murphy’s line …. William Going’s line … Signed: James Glasgow by his attorney, John Adair. Wits: John Casey, Fielding Lewis, ? Condray. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS5W-B3N4-S?i=220&cat=90641

1814 Oct 20 – William Goin fr John Casey etal, bk D p 322, Claiborne Co, TN.
… between John Casey and Walter Evans of the County of Claiborne and State of Tennesssee of the one part and William Gowen of the same place of the other part… said Casey and Evans for and in consideration of the sum of 30 dollars to them in hand paid …. convey unto the said William Gowen a certain tract or parcell of land containing 60 acres …. in the County of Claiborne on Wallins Ridge and on the waters of Straight Creek … on William Gowen’s former corner …. Signed: John Casey, Walter Evans. Wits: William Bullard, John Bullard. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS5W-B3NW-3?i=311&cat=90641

1814 Dec 15 – William Gowen fr John Casey etal bk D, p 364, Claiborne Co, TN.
…. between Casey and Walter Evans of the County of Claiborne and State of Tennessee of the one part and William Gowen of the same place of the other part… Casey and Evans for and in consideration of the sum of a deed of conveyance heretofore made by John Adair as attorney for James Glasgow to the said William Gowen for the same land when conveyed it appears by the chain of title the write of which land lay in Casey and Evans for that reason together by the request of sd John Adair …. give grant and convey unto the said William Gowen all the aforesaid tract of land containing 100 acres… in Claiborne County, on the waters of Straight Creek … on Wm Murphy’s line … on Wm Gowen’s line … Signed: John Casey, Walter Evans. Wits: William Murphy.   https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS5W-B3N4-5?i=332&cat=90641

1818 Aug 10 – Monday – p. 75 … Ordered by the court that the following named persons be appointed Jurors to the next term of this court ….(includes … 9. William Gowen… ). County Court minutes, 1801-1824, Claiborne County, Tennessee Items 1-2 1818-1821 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TK9P?i=52&cat=262701

1818 Oct 21 – William Goin to John Cardwell bk E, p 274, Claiborne Co, TN
… between William Goan and David Chadwell both of the County of Claiborne and State of Tennessee… in consideration of the sum of 100 dollars to him paid in hand … sold unto the said David Chadwell ….. a certain tract or parcil of land containing 100 acres… in said County of Claiborne adjoining the lands of William Graham and John Hudelston …. Signed: William Goan. Wits: Dennis Condray, John Cocke. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS5W-B3J8-5?i=511&cat=90641

1818 Nov 10 – Tuesday – p 130, 131, 136, 139, 143 … included in list of veniremen was … William Gowen … County Court minutes, 1801-1824, Claiborne County, Tennessee Items 1-2 1818-1821 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TKSF?i=74&cat=262701 ; (and see):  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TKSV?i=77&cat=262701 ; (and):  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TKSK?i=78&cat=262701 ; (and): https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TKS2?i=79&cat=262701

1818 Nov 10 – Tues – p. 133 – a deed of conveyance from William Goan to David Chadwell for 100 acres of land was duly acknowledged in open court by the grantor thereof was admitted to record and ordered to be registered. County Court minutes, 1801-1824, Claiborne County, Tennessee Items 1-2 1818-1821 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TKSN?i=75&cat=262701

1818 Nov 11 – Weds – p 144 – a deed of convey from Abraham Murphey to William Gowin for 100 acres of land is duly acknowledged in opoen court and admitted to record and ordered to registered … County Court minutes, 1801-1824, Claiborne County, Tennessee Items 1-2 1818-1821 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TKSL?i=80&cat=262701

1818 Nov 12 – William Goin fr Abraham Murphy bk G, p 51, Claiborne Co, TN
… between Abraham Murphey of the County of Claiborne and State of TN on the one part and William Goin of the same County and State of the other part … Abraham Murphey for and in conisderation of 34 dollars to him in hand paid by the said William Goin … convey unto the said Goin … land containing 100 acres …. beginning between the ends of two valleys which extends north and southwardly …. north from the 200 acre tract on which said Lt Acklin lived …. and about west from Taywell … Signed: Abraham Murphey. Wit: John Hunt, D. Condray. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-LQMP-Y?i=33&cat=90641

1819 May 11 – Tues – William Gowen v. William Norvell – p. 224 … jury trail … William Gowen is plaintiff and Wiliam Norvell is Deft … judgment in favor of Plaintiff for $371.17, and the further sum of $11.87 (costs)… County Court minutes, 1801-1824, Claiborne County, Tennessee Items 1-2 1818-1821
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1820 William Goins fr James W Glasgow bk H p 57 (Book H IS MISSING) https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/90641?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1820 William Goin fr James W Glasgow bk H, p 58
(Book H IS MISSING) https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/90641?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1820 William Goin fr James W Glasgow bk H, p 59
(Book H IS MISSING) https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/90641?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1820 Aug 18 – p. 184 – a deed of conveyance from James Glasgow to Susannah Stone was duly proven in open court by the oaths of Hugh Graham and William Gowing subscribing witnesses thereto admitted to record and ordered to be registered. County Court minutes, 1801-1824, Claiborne County, Tennessee Items 2 1818-1821 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:2:77TV-TKCM?i=269&cat=262701

1822 William Goin fr Samuel Moore bk Q, p 167 (Book is missing)

1823 Dec 31 – William Gowen fr Elijah Hurst bk I p 147.
… between Elijah Hurst of the County of Claiborne and State of Tennessee of the one part and William Gowen Sr of the County and State aforesaid of the other part … Elizjah Hurst for and in consideration of the sum of 150 dollars to him in hand paid … confirm unto the said William Going a certain tract or parcel of land containing 35 acres …. in the County and State aforesaid … on the waters of Straight Creek, bounded …. William Going’s corner and line ... William Burch line … Signed: Elijah Hurst. Wit: William Burch, Levi Goings. … https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4Y-LQMH-6?i=219&cat=90641

1826 – William Goin to John Harris bk H, p 443 (Book H IS MISSING) https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/90641?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1827 William Goin fr Jacob Peck bk H, p 440 (Book H IS MISSING) https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/90641?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1828 Sept 17: William signed his will:
“I, William Goin, in the county of Claiborne, being in the State of Tennessee, being in good health and in my perfect mind, and memory, but advanced in life, do make and publish this my last will and testament. Hereby revoking all other and formal wills. First: It is my will and desire that all the just debts I may owe, shall be first paid out of my estate by my executor. Secondly: I give and bequeath to my loving wife Elizabeth, the mare she usually rides called Lili, two sows, and pigs to be a good quality, two cows and calves to be set apart to her by my executor, and it is my wish and desire that my wife have possession and enjoy the plantation or cleared land where I now live and have sufficient timber for firewood, and timber to keep up the farm and grainnery and said plantation as long as she may live, and remain my widow but no longer. And it is my will that she also have the negro woman, and all the property left her by her former husband Christopher Dameron. Thirdly: I give and bequeath to my two sons, Levi and Pleasant Goin the tract of land whence where I now live containing two hundred and sixty acres conveyed to me by three separate deeds. I also give to my two sons a part of the tract of land that I purchased from Adam Peck to be bordered by Big Spring Branch to the head of the same to include ½ of the brand and spring then to run eastwardly to the line of the tract of two hundred and sixty acres, above given. Then run with the lines of the Peck tract, until it strikes the said tract. I also give to my son Pleasant Goin, a negro woman named Nell and her three children named David, Casamay and Louisa Jane and their increase forever, one set of blacksmith tools, and a sorrel horse colt, one year old last June, also one ax and hoe, one handsaw and mattock. Fourthly: I give and bequeath to my son, William Going one negro man named George, one negro woman named Eliza, one negro boy named Jim and one part of the residence of the land I purchased from Adam Peck, also one plow, hoe, and a pair of iron chains and one cow. I also give to my three sons, Levi, William and Pleasant each one their part of the money I have in my hand at the time of my death. Fifthly: I give and bequeath to my daughter Sophia Dameron, one negro woman named Delia and her two children Sue and Nell and her increases and also one third part of the tract of land purchased of Peck and not given to my two sons, Pleasant and Levi, the chestnut sorrel mare, she now has in her possession.
Sixthly: I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Murphy one negro boy named Philip, a negro girl named Linda, a negro boy named Abraham, a negro girl named Nance, a negro girl named Tilda, one wagon and gears, a feather bed, and furniture, a horse bridle, and saddle, one bay horse colt, one year old last June, two cows and calves, all the stock of hogs not given to my wife, two ewes and lambs, all the household and kitchen furniture not given to ay of my children and the balance of my farming tools not previously given.
Eighthly: it is my will and desire that my executors use the lawful means to emancipate and forever set free my negro woman Nance after the date and before my death that such child or children be equally divided among all my children, but in making such division the child or children not be sold out of my family. Ninthly: It is my will and desire that all the money or other debts that shall be owing to me be collected and equally divided among all my children.
Lastly, I appoint my two sons Levi and William executors in this my last will and testament in testimony where of thereunto set my hand and sealed this the 17th day of September, 1828.
Signed sealed and published and declared in the presence of I. A. Howard, John Cocke, Will Reece, John M. Brabston
William Goin (His mark). Claiborne County, Tennessee.

1830 US Census: Name: William Goin Senior
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Claiborne, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 70 thru 79: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Slaves – Males – 10 thru 23: 4
Slaves – Females – Under 10: 5
Slaves – Females – 10 thru 23: 2
Slaves – Females – 36 thru 54: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total Slaves: 12
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 17
Year: 1830; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 124; Family History Library Film: 0024538
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