1742 Moses Going b. abt. 1742, living in Georgia

Moses Going b. abt 1742 (from Albemarle & Louisa Counties, Virginia) living in Georgia by 1786. married to Agnes.

Parents:

Moses Going’s parents are unknown, they are possibly one of the following:

Children:

William Going b. abt 1766 m. Sally/Sarah b. abt. 1763-68
- Nancy Going b. btw 1796-99
- Lucinda Going b. btw 1798-1801
- William Going b. 1800
- Sally Going b. abt 1809-1810
Moses Going b. abt 1774
- Elizabeth Going b. 1806
- Sherwood Going b. 1808
Thomas Going b. 1775 of Wilkes Co, Ga and Claiborne County, MS m. Sarah Allen
Patsey Going b. 1785 m ?
- Thomas ? b. 1815
- John ? b. 1817
- Nancy Going b. ?
John H. Going b. abt 1787 (moved to Crittendon Co, KY)
Nancy Going b. 1792
Polly Going b. abt 1795 (possibly child of William)
Joseph Going b. 1795 (possibly – family of William – not listed as his son though)
Wyatt Going b. abt 1795/6 (possibly)

Siblings:

Samuel Going b btw 1758-68 m. Elizabeth Slade, of Wilkes Co, Ga & Claiborne Co, MS

Possibly the same Moses Going of the following States and Counties:

FACTS and NOTES:

Moses Going in Louisa Co. & Albemarle Co., Va:

In 1761 the county map of Virginia shows Louisa County

LOUISA CO, & ALBEMARLE CO, VA RECORDS:

1761 Feb-1762 Mar – Moses Going was called “Moses Going, mulatto” in his February 1761 to March 1762 account with Archibald Ingram, George Kipper, & Co. of Albemarle County [Weisiger, Albemarle County Court Papers, 23].

1761 July 13 – Moses Going and Roger Thompson show that Benjamin Bryant is indebted to them and refuses payment. Promissory note: Benjamin Bryan to Moses Going, dated March 1764, witnessed by Jack Oglesby. Order to summon Benjamin Bryant to answer petition of Roger Thompson, assignee of Moses Going, 13 July. (3 items) p. 24. Court Papers 1744-1783 by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III. 1987. iv, 86 pages.. Albemarle Co, Va.

1763 Oct 11 – At a court October 1763, Archibald Ingram, George Kippen & Co. vs Moses Going for debt, judgement granted to plt. (On back: “I dont know where he lives. Signed: Jon. Clark.”) Attachment of goods of Moses Going, mulatto, 11 Oct. (2 items). p. 28. Court Papers 1744-1783 by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III. 1987. iv, 86 pages.. Albemarle Co, Va.

1763 Oct 25 – Account of Moses Going, mulatto, with Archibald Ingram, George Kippen & Co., Feb. 1761 to March 1762. Samuel Jordan made oath he believes account is just. Oct. 25, 1763. p. 29. Court Papers 1744-1783 by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III. 1987. iv, 86 pages.. Albemarle Co, Va.

1768 Apr 7 – Christian Terry v Moses Going jdgt
Christian Terry … obtained an attachment against the estate of Moses Going who hath privately removed himself or so absconds that the ordinary process of law cannot be served him for 1 pound 10 shillings … by account … the Sheriff having mad return … he had executed the same in the hands of William Bettesworth the said garnashed … being sworn declared that he has in his possession of the Estate of the said Moses 2 cows, 2 yearlings and a belll … deliver the said attached affects to the Sheriff and that the said Sheriff sell the same as the law directs … to satisfy this judgment and pay the same to the said Christian … the residue to the said Moses.
Order Book 1766-1772. p. 121. Louisa County, Virginia
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1770 – Moses Going was a taxable in the Trinity Parish, Louisa County household of John Fox in 1770 and in his own household in 1772 [Davis, Louisa County Tithables, 25, 34].

1772 – Moses Going was a taxable in Trinity Parish, Louisa County in his own household in 1772 [Davis, Louisa County Tithables, 25, 34].

1772 July 13 – A Sale of the Estate of John Christmass Dec.d
Moses Going D.r To a parcel tools L 0-12-6
…. (long list of items, etc) …
David Chisholm D.r
To Rasors 1/8 0-1-8
…. (another list) …
November the 11.th 1771
William Lipscomb, Nicholas Gentry Jun.r
Anthoy Gholston
At a Court held for Louisa County July 13 1772 this Iventory was this Day return.d & ordered to be Recorded. Teste
Will Book 2, p. 141. Louisa County, Virginia

1775 – David Going was taxable in Moses Going’s household in 1775. [Davis, Louisa County Tithables, 133, 45, 73].

1775 July 10 – Moses Going bound to the peace.
Joseph Cooper came into Court and made oath that he thought himself in danger of his life or some bodily hurt to be done or to be procured to be done by Moses Going of this County, and the sd Cooper creaved the Peace against him which was granted him. Therefore tis ordered that the sd Moses Going together with one secureity, himself in the sum of 50 pounds and his security in the sum of 25 pounds for his good behavior to all his Majesties subjects, and more especially to the sd Cooper for 12 months and one day.
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Moses Going together with George Gibson his security, came into Court and severally acknowledged themselves indebted to our sovereign Lord King George the 3d … the sd Going in the sum of 50 pounds and the sd Gibson in the sum of 25 pounds to be levied on their severall and respective lands and tenements, goods & chattles & to the use of our sd sovereign Lord the King rendered in case the sd Moses going shall not be of good behaviour to all his Majesties Leige subjects and more especially to Joseph Cooper for 12 months and a day.
Order Book 1774-1782. p. 127. Louisa Co, Va
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On 10 July 1775 Gideon provided security of 25 pounds for Moses Going in Louisa County court.

Note: It is unknown what relationship Moses Going had to the elder Agnes Going. She may have been his aunt – or possibly mother. She starts showing in records in 1743 in Louisa Co, Va and has several children with similar names to the names in Moses Going’s family – implying some family relationship. Moses Going is married to an Agnes, but this Agnes appears to be older and unmarried (or a widow) – so does not appear to be the same Agnes that Moses Going is married to.

1743 Oct 10 – Agnes Goin v. Gilbert Gibson p. 82
In a suit by petition between Agnes Goin, pltf and Gilbert Gibson, deft, at the motion of the Deft this nonsuited as it is file the no?..
Court Orders – 1742-1748. Louisa County, Va.
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1743 Dec 12 – Agnes Goin v Gilbert Gibson p 87
In a suit by petition between Agnes Goin pltf and Gilbert Gibson deft altho motion of the said deft is confirmed at his costs bill the next …
Court Orders – 1742-1748. Louisa County, Va.
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1744 Jan 9 – Agnes Goin v Gilbert Gibson p 91
In a suit by petition between Agnes Going pltf and Gilbert Gibson deft for thre pounds current money due for service done on certain … is set forth in the sd petition … this day doth parties appeared and being fully heard it is considere by the … that the said pltf recover against the said Deft 32 shilling and six pence with costs.
…
Ordered that Agnes Goin pay Thomas Ellison for three days attendance in her suit against Gilbert Gibson.
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Ordered that Agnes Goin pay Diana Ellison for three days attendance in her suit against Gilbert Gibson.
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Ordered that Henry Randolph be paid for two days attandance as a witness for Gilbert Gibson in Agnes Goin’s suit against him by the said Gibson.
Court Orders – 1742-1748. Louisa County, Va.
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1744 Jan 9 – Robert Lewis and Charles Barreh, Gent, ChurchWardens of Fredericksville, Parish plft and Agnes Goin deft. p. 92
This day came the pltf by their attorney and the Deft being arrested … solemnly called came not, therefore it is ordered that unless the Deft shall appear at the next Court and answer the pltfs action .. shall then be ordered for the said pltf against her … Thomas Gibson who is returned … for her appearance for what shall appear to be due with costs.
Court Orders – 1742-1748. Louisa County, Va.
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1744 Feb 13 – Robert Lewis and Charles Barreh, Gent. … of Fredericksville, plts v Agnes Goin deft. p. 95
… for fifty shilling current money of Virginia or 500 pounds of tobacco and cask … a bastard child against the form of the authority of the assembly .. Deft confessed the fornication aforesaid therefore it is considered by the court .. ordered that the Sheriff give her twenty five lashes on her bare back well laid on, Ellis Hughes .. to keep the child of the parish for two years.
Court Orders – 1742-1748. Louisa County, Va.
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1759 Nov 28 – Agnes Going bound her son Joseph Going and daughter Sarah Going to James Bunch by 28 November 1759 Fredericksville Parish indenture [Davis, Fredericksville Parish Vestry Book, 29]. [Orders 1742-8, 82, 91, 92, 95; 1766-74, 20; 1766-72, 379; 1774-82, 140, 142]

1766 Sept 8 – Orderd that a Commission issue to take the Depositions of John Moore, the elder Sarah Whittle, Mary Harper & Agness Gowing in a suit of George Gibson v. Sarah Gibson.
Order Book 1766-1774. p. 20. Louisa Co, Va.
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1770 May 14 – Ordered that the Churchwardens of Trinity Parish in this County do bind out all the children of Agness Going that are under the age of 21 years according to law. Except the youngest.
Order Book 1766-1772. p. 379. Louisa County, Va
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1771 Apr 9 – Agness Going v Daniel Branham & Frances Branham.
At the motion of Agness Going she is allowed for 4 days attendance having sworn to the time as an Evidence summoned by Daniel and Frances Branham against Gibson’s. It is ordered that they pay her 100 pounds of tobacco for the same as the law directs.
Order Book 1766-1772. p. 453. Louisa County, Virginia
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1776 Feb 12 – On the complaint of Agness Going against William Phillips Gent on account of her son Sherod, on hearing the evidences, the Court are of opinion that her complaint is groundless, therefore tis ordered that the said Sherod return to his said Master.
Order Book 1774-1782. p. 140. Louisa Co, Va
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1776 March 11 – Agness Going v William Phillips continued
On complaint of Agness Going on account of her son, Sherod, against William Phillips Gent. the Court having heard the evidences on both sides on consideration thereof are divided in their opinions, and the matter being agreed, is continued till next Court and then to be tried.
Order Book 1774-1782. p. 142. Louisa Co, Va
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1777 Jan 13 – Moses Going purchased 353 acres in Louisa County from Michael Ailstock on 13 January 1777, and Moses Going and his wife Agnes sold this land six months later on 9 June 1777 [DB E:14, 156].

1777 June 9 – An Indenture from Moses Going and Agnes his wife to Robert Harris was this day acknowledged, the said Agness having first relinquished her right of dower and ordered to be recorded.
Order books 1766-1782. p. 168. Louisa County, Virginia
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1777 July 14 – On 14 July 1777 Moses Going, Joshua Going and Charles Sprouse, Sr., were charged by the Louisa County court with hog stealing, but the sheriff was unable to arrest them because they were in hiding. The court ordered the sheriff to summon a posse to arrest them [Orders 1774-82, 171].

1782 Louisa Co Va
Moses Gowing 1 tithe, 1 horse, 3 cattle
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1782 May 6 – Francis West & wife Eliz., AC, to Wm. Cabell, AC, for £15, 110 acres Mayo Creek … pat to West by Commonwealth on 20 Jul 1780. Lines: Moses Going. Wit: Jno. Martin Jr., Abraham Warwick, Thos. Jopling.
Amherst County, Virginia. Deed Book E, p 334.
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Moses Going was taxable in Louisa County on a horse in 1783 and 1785 [Personal Property Tax List, 1782-1814].

1783 – personal property tax records in Louisa County, Virginia
A List of Taxable property in Louisa County for the Year 1783
Moses Gowing 1 white tithe over 21, 1 horse, 3 cattle (image 8)
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1783 Feb 12 – On 12 February 1783 John Gibson was called John Goodman alias John Gibson when he sued Moses Going in a Louisa County chancery case that was dismissed in April 1783 [Chancery case 1783-002, LVA].

1785 – personal property tax records in Louisa County, Virginia
A List of Taxable property in Louisa County for the Year 1785
Moses Going 1 free male tithe above 21, 1 horse, 2 cattle (image 8)
Henry Going 1 free male tithe above 21, 1 horse (image 8)
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(Moses Going’s last known record in Louisa Co, Va is in 1785).

GEORGIA RECORDS:

Moses Going Moves to Georgia:

1785 April 15 (not registered with the Court until August 1787): [WILKES COUNTY, GEORGIA] DEED BOOK “C C”–BADLY WORN
Page 7–LUMPKIN, GEORGE and wife Ann to Vinson Greer 150 acres. Land on Buffalo creek adj. Moses Going, Daniel Bankston, orig. grant 1785. 1785 April 15 Moses Going from George Lumpkin and wife Ann Lumpkin both of Wilkes County, Georgia, for 10 pounds sterling a tract of land on the branches of the Buffalow fork of Long Creek, bounded on the N by vacant land, on the E by vacant land, on the S by Vinson Greer, on the W by John Lumpkin. Land containing 200 acres granted unto George Lumpkin on March 15, 1785. Signed: George Lumkin, Ann Lumkin. Wits: Robt Lumkin, John King. Jno Cunningham, JP. Wilkes County, Georgia.
Wilkes County Court Records, ac. 1978-0528M, Georgia Archives https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/wccr/id/16132/rec/2

1785 Georgia Moses Going court record 1 marked

1785 Georgia Moses Going court record 2 marked

1785 – No Goin names found in 1785 list (some torn or missing pages, but none there on what is available)
Wilkes County Tax Digest, 1785
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About 1786-87 Moses Going and Agnes Going moved their family to Georgia. Moses Going appeared as a taxpayer on 575 acres of second class land in Wilkes County in Capt. William Lucas’ District.

1786 April 3 Land Court, p. 52.
Moses Gowen self 8 issued.
Wilkes County Land Court Records, 1785 – 1794
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1786 Dec 15 Franklin County, Georgia headright authorized surveyor John Gorham, Esq, to lay out unto Moses Gowen a tract for 684 acres for an old warrant of his own, and an old warrant of Peter Merrell. Franklin Co, Georgia.

1786 Ga Moses Gowen grant p2

1786 Moses Gowen headright

1786 April 3 Land Court, p. 52.
Moses Gowen self 8 issued.
Wilkes County Land Court Records, 1785 – 1794
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1787 Wilkes Co, Ga – Taxlist – Capt Bishops Dist taken by James Bishop receiver for the year 1787
Moses Goin mullatto – 200 acres, quality 2, Wilkes, Ogechee River, 7 rates per acre
Tax digest, 1787. Pg 17.
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1789 Dec 5: The Wilkes County Papers, 1773-1833, page 73, by Robert Scott Davis Jr.
MOSES GOING Grantor; to John Lumpkin grantee; Deed, 5 Dec 1789, Moses Going of Wilkes County to John Lumpkin 200 acres on Long Creek; adj. Lumpkin, Bankston, and Greer, (s) Moses Going in the presence of (s) Thomas Rutledge, Aron Springfield, George Lumpkin and Jesse Heard, JPWC. Recorded in Book HH, Fos. 312-13, 1 September 1791 Ref: Early Records of Georgia, Wilkes County, page 111 (Page 312) MOSES GOYNE (signed GOING) to John Lumkin, 200 acres on waters of Long Creek adj. said Lumpkin. 5 Dec 1789, Thos. Routledge, Geo. Lumpkin, Aaron Springfield, Test. Wilkes County, Georgia Deed Books A-VV. Wilkes County Court Records, ac. 1968-0162M, Georgia Archives https://vault.georgiaarchives.org/digital/collection/wccr/id/23307/rec/3

Moses Going also paid tax on 684 acres of second class land in Franklin County, Georgia in 1790. Nearby residents were:

John Going,
Reuben Going,
Aaron Going and
William Going.

All except William Going were shown as “free mulatto.”

1789 Dec 5: Wilkes County, Georgia Deed Books A-VV 1784-1806 by Michal Martin Farmer. To purchase other deed books visit http://michalfarmer.com/ p. 312 5 Dec. 1789, Moses Goyne to John Lumkin, both of Wilkes Co., for £10, 200 acres on Long Creek, adj. W. said Lumkin, S. by Bankston, E. by Greer, N. by Greer & Lumkin. (signed) Moses Going. Wit: Thomas Rontledge, Ann Springfield, George Lumkin, Jesse Heard, J.P.W.C. Regd. 1 Sept. 1791.

1790: Wilkes County, GA Tax Records, 1785-1805 – Volume One
Compiled and published by Frank Parker Hudson 1790
012 – John Going
013 – Reuben Going
014 – Aaron Going
019 – Moses Going
019A – Moses Going
020 – William Going

1791 Wilkes Co, Ga tax lists
Captain Hubbard’s District, Col Alexander’s Battalion
Moses Going – Wilkes Co – 600 acres, Franklin Co – 684 acres, Greene Co – 100 acres.
John Going – 1
William Going – 1
Aaron Going – 1
Reuben Going – 1
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1791 July 23: p. 71 23 July 1791, Ignatious Few to Robert Abercrombie, both of Wilkes Co., for £75, on bank of Ogechee River , on bank of Ryals Branch, 225 acres, E. part of 780 acres granted to said Few, 2 Mar. 1791. (signed) I. Few. Wit: Bn. Few, Moses Going. Proved by Moses Going & Benjamin Few, 15 May 1791 before Andw. Burns, J.P. Regd. 18 May 1793.

1791 July 23: p. 185 23 July 1791, Ignatius Few to Moses Going, both of Wilkes Co., for £250, west part of 780 acres, granted 2 Mar. 1790, adj. bank of Ryals Branch, Ogeche River, down river to mouth of Ryals Branch, up branch 555 acres. (signed) I. Few Wit: Bn. Few, R. Abercrombie. Proved by Robert Abercromby and Benjamin Few, 15 May 1792, before Andw. Burns, J.P. Regd. Aug. 1792.

1792 – Tax digest. Wilkes Co, Ga
Capt. Hubbard’s Dist, Col Alexanders battalion in 1792
63 Moses Going – Franklin – 500 acres – adj Robt MaCranbey – Ogechee Waters
68 William Going
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1793 – Tax digest. Wilkes Co, Ga
Capt Hubbard’s Dist No. 10
14 Moses Going – Wilkes, Franklin & Green Counties – 500 acres, 684 acres, 200 acres – Flat Creek, Smith.
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1793 – When Warren Co, Ga was created from Wilkes Co, Ga in 1793, William Going, Moses Going, and Jesse Going were listed as taxpayers on the county’s first tax roll. Warren County, Georgia.

1793: Ref: Wilkes County, 1793, Early Tax Digest, Capt. Neal’s District; #14, MOSES GOING; County in which the Lands are: Wilkes; 200 acres; 1 Free male white person from the age of 21 and upwards 1/9. Amount of the value of Lands & c. at 8/2 pr. F100; f136.s 4. Amount of each persons tax: s. 12. d. 11; Who the Lands adjoins or what water courses on Crumley (?). Georgia

1793 July 21 – Moses Going deeded land which was part of 780 acres originally granted to Ignatius Few in 1791 – Warren County Deed Book A, pg 606. Georgia https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-1SKB-W?i=336&cat=225589

1793 Oct 2: 1791 Returns Notes for District LL: Boundaries as of 2 Oct 1793: Georgia Military Affairs, Vol II, Part 1, p.55: Captain Matthew Hubert’s District, 3rd Co., 1st Bn, 4th Regt: –Beginning at Goings Mill [on the Ogeechee] running [east] along the [Upper] Trading Road to the ridged between Rocky Comfort and Long Creek, then up leading to Seal’s old place, thence and old road to Powell’s road, then along said road to the head of Clower’s Creek, then down the said creek to the mouth, then down the Oheeechee to the beginning.[1791 LL] Capt Hubbard’s District016 – Moses Going Co. – Wil 2nd – 600

1793 Oct 21 Moses Going of Wilkes Co Ga to Warren Andrews 100 acres being part of 780 acres granted to Ignatius Few on March 2, 1791. Signed: Moses Going. Wits: Robert Abercrombie, John Oliver. Proved up Feb 10 1800. Recorded Feb 20 1800. Bk A. Pg 606. Warren Co Ga. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-1SKB-W?i=336&cat=225589

1794 Warren Co, Ga tax lists
Capt. Hubbert’s District
8) Moses Going – 1, 684 acres Franklin Co on Flatt Creek, 500 acres Williamson Co on Ogechee Riv, adj Abercrombie, 218 acres Hancock Co on Ogechee waters adj Smith & Jones
9) William Going – 1
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1794 July 19 Note: Thomas Starke of Wilkes County, Ga promises to pay Moses Going of Warren County, Ga 37 pounds 15 shillings on or before the last day of October next ensuing . . . Signed: Thomas Starke. Witnesses: Isaac Bankston, Moses Lucas. Warren Co, Ga.

1794 Ga Moses Going v Thomas Starke p1

1794 Ga Moses Going v Thomas Starke p2

1794 Ga Moses Going v Thomas Starke p3

1794 Ga Moses Going v Thomas Starke p4

1794 Ga Moses Going v Thomas Starke p5

1794 Aug 27 Thomas Felps of the County of Hancock Georgia from Moses Going of Warren County Georgia consideration 40 pounds, 130 acres in the County of Hancock bounded by Goings’ land, Smith’s land, .
Signed: Moses Goings.
Witnesses: Jacob Bankston, James Langford.
Proved up in front of justice Matthew Raburn by Jacob Bankston on July 23 1796.
Deed bk B, p 281. Hancock County, Georgia.
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Moses Going owned a gristmill and a sawmill on the Ogeechee River which was mentioned in a 1795 deed from Eleazer Mobley to Francis Beck. The deed refers to the “road leading from Going’s Mill to Georgetown.”

1795 Jan 16 Petition of Moses Going showing that Thomas Starke is indebted to petitioner for 37 pounds 15 shillings sterling the said Thomas on the 19th day of July and in the yar of our lord 1794 . . . Thomas assumed to pay petitioner above sum on or before the last day of October next after said date. . . . Said Thomas not paying . . . court to be held in and for the County of Wilkes. Moses Going deposeth and saith that Thomas Starke Jr stands justly indebted to him by note in the sum of thirty seven pounds, fifteen shillings sterling with interest from the last day of October 1794 until paid. Signed: Moses Going. Sworn before R Worsham JP on 16th Jan 1795. Wilkes County, Georgia.

1795 Feb 27 Moses Going v. Thomas Stark. The defendant Thomas Stark is hereby required personally or by his attorney to be and appears before their honors the judges of this Inferior Court at a Court to be held in and for the County of Wilkes in the first Tuesday in April next then and there to answer the Plaintiff in and action on the case and go forth to his damage sixty pounds (sp?) . . . in default thereof the said Court will proceed thereon as to Justice shall appertain. Witness: Edwin Mounger Esq clerk of the said Court at office the twenty seventh day of February in the yar of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, and in the nineteenth year of the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America. Edwin Morninger CJC. Wilkes County, Georgia.

1795 May 29 Moses Going and Agness his wife of Warren County, Georgia convey to James Cozart 684 acres in the County of Franklin, Georgia. Signed: Moses Going, Agness Going. Witnesses: James Saunders, Prosser Haston. Recorded Aug 16, 1790. Franklin County, Georgia. pg. 132. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3J-FJPC?i=616&cat=342823

1795 Oct 7 Moses Going and Aggy his wife of the County of Warren sell to William Stith Jr 465 acres on N side of Ogecha River in Warren County bounded by Rials Branch, the Ogechee, the western part of a tract of 780 acres granted to Ignatius Few on 2 March 1791. Signed: Moses Goings, Agness Goings. Wit: Robert Abercrombie, William Friend, William Stith. Proved up on Nov 20, 1797. Recorded Feb 21, 1798. Warren County, Georgia. Book A, pg 365. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-1S2V-X?i=215&cat=225589 Moses Going gave a deed to William Stith, Jr. October 7, 1795 to 465 acres, “being the western portion of 750 acres granted in 1791 to Ignatius Few,” according to Warren County Deed Book A, page 365:
“Warren County } Georgia }
“This Indenture, made this Seventh day of October in the Year of our Lord One Thousand and Seven Hundred & ninety-five between Moses Going and Aggy, his wife of the County of Warren and State aforesaid of the one part & William Stith, Junr. of the sd. county of the other part, Witnesseth That the sd. Moses & his wife, for an in consideration of the sum of Two Thousand Dollars to them in hand and well and truly paid by the said William at or before the Sealing and delivery of these presents, the Receipt wherof is hereby acknowledged granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents do grant, bargain and sell until the said Wm. his heirs & assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being on the North Side of Ogeechee River in the County of Warren containing, by estimation, Four hundred and sixty-five [465] acres [be the same more or less, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a live oak on Rials Branch running thence N34 degrees W fifteen ch. & 50 links to a pine, thence N33 degrees West 15 chains to a post oak, thence N7 degrees W 7 chains to a post oak, thence N76 degrees E 9 chains to a post oak, thence N5 degrees W 3 chains to a stake, thence S80 Deg. W 20 chains to a pine, thence S50 Deg. W 34 chains to a Sugar Tree on Ogeechee, then down the meanders of sd. River to the mouth of Ryals Branch, then up the said branch to the Beginning, being the Western part of a tract of Land containing Seven Hundred and Eighty Acres granted to Ignatius Few on the Second day of March in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Ninety One with all and Singular the rights, members and appurtances whatsoever to the Said tract or parcel of land being, belonging or otherwise appertaining & the remainder, reversions, rents, issues and profits thereof & of every part thereof. To have and to hold the sd.
tract of land & premises, and all and singular the appurtenances belonging to the said William his heirs & assigns to their only use, benefit and behoof of the said Wm, his heirs & assigns forever, and the said Moses & his wife for themselves and their heirs the tract of land & premises aforesaid & every part thereof unto the sd. Wm, his heirs & assigns, against them, the sd. Moses & Aggy & their heirs, assigns & every other person or persons, shall and will warrant forever, and by these persents, In Witness whereof the sd. Moses & wife doth herewith set their hands and seals the day & year first above written,
sealed & delivered in presence of:
Robt. Abercrombie
Moses Going [seal]
Wm. Friend
Agnes [X] Going [seal]
Wm. Stith
Georgia } Warren County }
Before me, Thomas Friend, one of the Justices of the Peace for this County, personally came & appeared Robt. Abercrombie & Wm. Stith, Senr, both of this county, Esqrs, who being duly sworn, make oath & say that they are Subscribing Witnesses to the within written Indenture of bargain and Sale & that they saw the within named Moses & Agnes Going, duly sign, seal & execute the same & acknowledge it as their act & deed.
Sworn to before me this 20th day of November 1797.
Thomas Friend, J.P.
Recorded Feb. 21st 1798
Transcribed from Book D, Folio 110-111 the 23rd of June 1853. F. W. Shivers, Recorder”

1796 Aug 16 Moses Going judgment against Thomas Stark for 12 dollars eighty seven and an half cents which Moses Going lately in our Inferior Court of Wilkes hath recovered against him for costs also the sum of one hundred and eighty three dollars and forty one cents which the said Moses Going in the same Court were adjudged for his damages as well by reason of detaining the said debt as for his costs in that suit expended . . . to render to the said Moses Going the costs and damages aforesaid, and have then there this writ. Wit: Richd Worsham Esq. Wilkes Co, Ga

1796 Ga judgment for Moses Going against Thomas Starke p1

1796 Ga judgment for Moses Going against Thomas Starke p2

1797 Jan 2 Ethelred Thomas Esqr surveyor for Warren County, Georgia laid out unto Moses Going 60 acres in Warren County on his family head right. Warren County, Georgia

1797 Ga Moses Going land grant p1

1797 Ga Moses Going land grant p2

1797 Georgia Moses Going headright

Moses Going and Agnes Going gave a deed March 28, 1797 to Samuel Howell to 100 acres on Long Creek which had been granted in 1784 to Edmond Nugent, according to Warren County Deed Book A, page 538.

1797 March 28 Moses Going and Agness his wife of Warren County, Georgia to Samuel Howell 100 acres in Warren County on Long Creek bounded by Going’s land, Bankston’s land, Reily on the south, and Parish’s land on the west. Being part of a land granted to Edmond Newgent on Sept 5, 1784. Signed: Moses Going and Agness Going. Wit: Isaac Bankston, Robert Johnson. Warren County, Georgia. Proved up Feb 17, 1798. Recorded Nov 27, 1799. Bk A, pg 538. Warren County, Georgia. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-1S2Q-6?i=302&cat=225589

1797 June 23 Moses Going and Agnes his wife of Warren County, Georgia to Prior Gardner 92 acres in Warren County on the Waters of Ogechee on a Creek call Long Creek, previously granted to John Edmundson on March 6, 1793. Signed: Moses Going and Agnes Going. Wit: Reuben Winfrey, Samuel Howell. Proved up on March 18, 1801. Book B pg 13. Warren County, Georgia. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-1SKF-3?i=378&cat=225589

Moses Going and Agnes Going gave a deed to Prior Gardner June 23, 1797 to 92 acres on Long Creek, according to Warren County Deed Book 6, page 13.

1798 Returns: [1798 I] Capt Solomon Thornton’s District
021 – Moses Goin, F.M. (Free Mulatto)
3rd – 304
Co. – Wil
Watercourse – Rockey Ck
Who Land Joins – Bell, Jn^o
Granted To – McCarta, Jn^o

1799 Wilkes Co, Ga tax lists
Capt Solomon Thornton’s Dist
Samuel Gowan F Mulatto
Moses Gowan F Mulatto – 300 acres, Wilkes Co, Rocky Creek, adj to John Bell
(2d listing for Moses) – 331 acres, Wilkes Co, Ogeechee, adj Alexander
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1799 – Moses Going recd a Revolutionary War land grant in Warren Co, Ga.

1799 Jan 23 Moses Goins 60 acres in Warren County bounded NW by Lawrences land, SW by W Andrews, Goins land and east by Nobles land. Warren County, Georgia.

1799 March 7 – Moses Going 352 acre deed from Lewis Wright shff,
… between Lewis Wright, Sheriff of the County of Warren of the one part and Moses Going of the County of Wilkes & State afsd of the other part … Henry Chandler Esqr & said Moses Going did in Inferior Court of the County of Warren obtain each a judgment against William Sanders … he was commanded to levy on the goods & chattels, lands & tenements of the said William Sanders … did take in execution and seize … that parcel of land being in the County of Wilkes containing 352 acres … the greater part of a survey containing 452 acres originally granted to Ignatius Few 18th of June 1793. 100 acres sold to John Bush Esqr out of said tract lying on the waters of Ogeehee and bounded … NE by Hails, NW and SW by King’s, SW by Wooten’s & Williams, NE & NW by Alexander’s … Moses Going was the highest bidder, he having bid for the same the sum of 110 dollars …
Signed: Lewis Wright
Wit: Anderson Berry, John McMurrain.
Deed bk A, p 632. Warren Co, Ga
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1799 March 7 Lewis Wright sheriff of County of Warren, where Moses Going of County of Wilkes used attorney Henry Candler Esq to obtain a judgment against William Sanders. Sheriff executed and seized land in Wilkes County containing 352 acres being the greater part of a survey containing 452 acres originally granted to Ignatius Few on June 18, 1793, 100 acres sold to John Bush Esq. The land on the waters of Ogechee and bounded NE by Hails, NW and S by Alexanders SW by Wootens and Williams, NE and NW by Alexanders. Notice of public auction on first Tues in June last. Moses Going was highest bidder. Signed: Lewis Wright. Wits: Anderson Berry, John McMurrain. Proved up on May 5, 1800. Warren County, Georgia. Bk E. pg 501.

Moses Going “of Wilkes County” received a sheriff’s deed to land sold as property of William Sanders March 7, 1799, according to Warren County Deed Book A, page 632.

Moses Going received a land grant in Warren County of 60 acres in 1799.

1800 Returns[1800 I] Captain Thompson Coleman’s District
058 – Moses Goens
SL – 2
2nd – 350
Co. – Wil
Watercourse – Ogeeche
Who Land Joins – Bush, J

Moses Going appeared as a taxpayer on 350 acres of second class land in Wilkes County on the Ogeechee River in the 1800 tax list.

1800 Oct 10: I asign this note to Moses Going for value Rec’d this 10th off October 1800. Received of the ____twenty three dollars. Moses Going. Red three Dollars. Ten on the ___6th day of July 1801. Thomas W Greene Clrk. Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803, 1807-1858 – Mormon Library

1800 Oct 16 – Moses Going sold land “lying partly in Wilkes Co, Ga, and Partly in Warren Co, Ga – on the Ogeechee River. Warren County Deed Book B, page 14.

1800 Oct 16 Moses Going of Wilkes County, Ga sells to Samuel Alexander 352 acres of land on the Waters of Ogechee in Wilkes County originally part of a tract granted to
Ignatius Few on June 18, 1793 and bounded NE by Hail, NW and SW by King, SW by Watson and Williams, NE and NW by Alexander. Land was taken by Lewis Wright Esq, former sheriff of Warren County and conveyed to Moses Going. Signed: Moses Going. Wits: M Alexander, J Bankston. Proved up on June 17 1801. Recorded Aug 25 1801. Warren County, Ga. Bk F, pg 22. Also, see Book B pg 14: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-1SKJ-F?i=379&cat=225589

1800 Dec: Note***Prior page is not included in this transcription
…….procefs may Issue regairing the said Moses personally or by his Attorney to be and appear before the Honorable the Inferior Court at a Court to be held in and for the County of Wilkes on the fourth monday in february next then and their to answer your Petitioner in an Action on the case and soforth. Amos Wright Plff. Book A 1799 Minutes of the Inferior Court 1798-1811 Film #016345

1800 Dec 8: State of Georgia, Warren County
Personally appeared before me Amos Wright – one of the Justices of said County and makes Oath that Moses Going Stands Justly indebted to this deponent on a note of hand the sum of One hundred dollars Due the first day of May 1800-
Amos (A his mark) Wright. Sworn before me this 8th December 1800. Gislia Hurt J.P. Book A 1799 Minutes of the Inferior Court 1798-1811 Film #016345

1800 Dec 26: Georgia; To the Sheriff of Wilkes County Greeting
Amos Wright vs Moses Going – Case
The Defendant Moses Going is hereby required personally or by his Attorney to be and appear before the Honorable the Inferior Court at a Court to be held in and for the County of Wilkes on the fourth monday in February next then and there to answer the plantiff in an Action on the Case & to his damage two hundred dollars or in default thereof the said Court will proceed thereon as to Justice shall affertain.
Witnefs the Honorable Edward Butler Esq one of Our said Inferior Court Justices this 26th day of December 1800. Natah Willis Clk. Book A 1799 Minutes of the Inferior Court 1798-1811 Film #016345

[1801 I] Captain Thompson Colemans District
003 – Moses Going, 048 – Sam’l Goings

1801: Amos Wright vs. Moses Going. Case. Settene at dependats Cost on information of the Clerk. Book A 1799 Minutes of the Inferior Court 1798-1811 Film #016345. Georgia.

1801 Feb 2: Served 2nd Feby 1801 – Bail Taker. Thos. W Goimes Shff. Know all men by these presents that we Mofses Going, William Sivey and Isaac Bankston are held and firmly bound unto ____ as W Goimes Sheriff of the County of Wilkes and his succefsors in office in the Sum of two hundred dollars for the payment of which sum we bind Our selves Our heirs Executors and Administrators Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals and dated this Second day of February 1801.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above boundable Moses Going do make his personal appearances at the next Inferior Court to be held in and for the County of Wilkes on the fourth Monday of this Instant then and there to Answer the Complaint of Amos Wright in an Action on the Case & to his damage two hundred dollars then the Above obligation to be Void – else to Remain in full force and Virtue. Moses Going (seal). William (his mark) Silvey (seal). Isaac Bankston (seal). Witnefs: Agnefs Going . Book A 1799 Minutes of the Inferior Court 1798-1811 Film #016345

1801 April 29 Moses Going conveys 60 acres to William Stith adjoining land where Stith now lives, bounded NW by Lawrence’s land, SW by Warren Andrews, and Going’s, now the said Stith’s land, and E by Nobles, now Warren Andrews’ land. Signed: Moses Going. Wit: John Graves, Thos P Carnes. Recorded June 24, 1809. Warren County, Ga. Bk G, p 184.

1801 July Term: And Now at the term (?)\ the defendant by his Attorney ___ ____ came into court and for ____ saith he hath paid the ____ of the Plantiff ___ part thereof And of ____ he put himself off upon this county. Moses Going vs Joseph Boren – Jury
We find for the Plantiff thirty six dollars & fifty cents and Interest. Mose Going vs Joseph Boren – Judgement 35.50 ____ ____ month Interest of 4.38. Rec’d of the above sum of thirty dollars fifty ____ _____ _____ pf 1802. Thomas Going for Moses Going. Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803, 1807-1858 – Mormon Library. Page 72
Moses Going vs Joseph Boren – Jury No, 1 – We find for the Plantiff thirty six dollars & fifty cents with Interst & cost. Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803, 1807-1858 – Mormon Library

1801 July 3: Pg. 292 Georgia. To the Sherriff of Wilkes County Greeting. Moses Going vs Joseph Boren. The defandant Joseph Boren is hereby required personally or by his Attorney to be and appear before this court of Wilkes on the fourth Monday of July,___ the ___ ___ to answer the Plaintff in an action to the case & to his damages one hundred Dollars or difenat there of the said court will proceed thereon and Justice shall apperain
Witness the Honoraabl Edward Butler Esq One of our said Inferior Court this 3 day of July 1801. Nathe Willis Clk. Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803, 1807-1858 – Mormon Library

1801 July 5 – Moses Going filed suit July 5, 1801 against Joseph Boren for the non-payment of a note. The note in the amount of $62.50 executed August 8, 1799 was written by Joseph Boren to John Henley. John Henley assigned the note to Moses Going October 10, 1800:
“Washington, August 8, 1799 On or before the twenty-fifth day of December One Thousand Eight Hundred, I promise to pay or cause to be paid unto John Henley, Jr. or bearer Sixty-two dollars and fifty cents for value received of him, the day and date above written.
Joseph [X] Boren I assign the above note to Moses Going for value rec’d this 10th of October, 1800.
John Henley Teste: Peter B. Carroll
Received of the above twenty-three dollars. Received three dollars. Serve on the defendant. Crt. July 1801
Thomas W. Grimes, LWC Georgia To the Sheriff of Wilkes County, Greeting:
Moses Going } vs } Joseph Boren }
The defendant, Joseph Boren is hereby required personally or by his attorney to be and appear before the Honorable the Inferior Court at a court to be held in and for the County of Wilkes on the fourth Monday in July instant, then and there to answer the Plaintiff in an action on the case & to his Damages One Hundred Dollars or in default thereof the said court will proceed thereon as to Justice shall appertain. Witness the Honorable Edward Butler, Esq, one of our said Inferior Court Justices this 3rd day of July 1801. Nathaniel Willis, clk. July term 1801 And now at this term, the defendant by his attorney Peterson Thweate comes into Court and for answer saith he shall pay the demands of the Plaintiff or part thereof, and of this he puts himself upon his Country.
Jury No. 1 We find for the Plaintiff thirty-six dollars and fifty cents with interest. Wm. West. LMC
Moses Going } vs } Joseph Boren }
Judgement $35.50, eighteen months interest, 4.38. Rec’d of the above the sum of Thirty Dollars fifty eight cents, June 9, 1802. Cost $11.50, Paid 7.00
Tho. Going for Moses Going

1801 July 6: Page 148 (ibid), MOSES GOING PLF vs Joseph Boren Def. Petition of Moses Going for debt due from Joseph Boren to John Henly, Junior, but assigned to Going by Henly, (s) Walton aty. For plff. Papers served 6 July 1801. (s) Thomas W. Gaines. July Term, 1801; Found for the plaintiff; Note of debt to John Hendly, (s) Joseph Boren, 8 August 1799. On reverse side it is signed by John Henly and Moses Going before (s) Peter B. Terrell.

1802 Lincoln Co, Ga Taxlist
Moses Going – 200, 1, 1, 87, 5
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1802 March: Page 45 Film #0163546 March 1802. Amos Mergar (?) vs Moses Going – Judgement. Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803, 1807-1858 – Mormon Library

1802 March 11: Amost Wright vs Moses Going – Judgement by Default. Thursday March 11, 1802 – pg 115. Amos Wright vs Moses Going – Case settled at Defendants cost on the Information of the Clerk pg 66. Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803, 1807-1858 – Mormon Library

1802 March 12: Friday March 12th 1802. Moses Going v Joseph Borne – Jury find for the plantiff $36.50 with Interest. Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803, 1807-1858 – Mormon Library

1802 Jun 29: Film #0163546 Ga. Inferior Court 1801-1803. Moses Going vs Joseph Boren. Judgment $35.50 Cents eighteen months interest 4:38: $40.88 Recd of the above the sum of thirty dollars fifty eight cents Jun 29th 1802. (signed) Thomas Going for Moses Going. Cost$11:50 Paid 7.00

1803 Lincoln Co, Ga Taxlist
Moses Going 200 – 1-1, 81, 2 & 1/2
1802-1812
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1804 Lincoln Co, Ga tax lists
Moses Gowing 1 slave, 200 acres, adjoining Kinebrew & Hamock, Loids Creek, 87 and 1/2 cents tax.
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1808-1813 Tax Digest Columbia Co, Ga
William Gowing poll
Moses Gowing 58 and 1/2 acres, adjoining Ray & Ballard, L. River, Columbia.
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1809 June 24 (recorded) Moses Going 60 acre deed to William Stith,
… I Moses Going of the County of Wilkes and State afsd for and in consideration of the sum of 500 dollars … paid by William Stith of the County of Warren … sell unto the said William Stith … that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the County of Warren containing 60 acres adjoining the land whereon the said Stith now lives, bounded NW by Lawrence’s lands, SW by Warren Andrews, and Goings, now the said Stith’s land, and E by Nobles now Warren Andrews’ land. …
Signed: Moses Going
Wit: John Graves, Thomas P Carnes.
Deed bk C, p 183. Warren Co, Ga
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1811 Nov 16 Thomas Going to John Binion, June 15 1816 Columbia Co, Ga. Vol R, p 48
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1819 Feb 23 – Agness Going applys for a Registry of her self and family free persons of colour in the County of Columbia. Agness Going was born in the State of Virginia, aged 66 years, came to Georgia in the year 1787 – by profession a spinner. (Note: b. 1753)
– Patsey Going born in Virginia aged 34 years came to Georgia in 1787 (Note: b. 1785) – by profession a spinster. Her child 4 years old born in Georgia by the name of Thomas, and her other child named John born in Georgia aged 2 years.
– Nancy Going born in Georgia aged 27 yrs by profession a spinster. (Note: b. 1792)
Columbia County, Ordinary. Register of Free Persons of Color 1819-1836 (2d page, unnumbered here)
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1819 Feb 23 – Moses Going applys for a Registry of his name as a free man of colour.
Born in Virginia aged 45 years. Came to Georgia in 1789. His occupation a farmer. (Note: b. 1774).
– Elizabeth Going daughter of Moses Going born in Georgia age 13 years (Note: b. 1806)
– Sherwood Going son of Moses Going born in Georgia aged 11 years (Note: b. 1808)
Columbia County, Ordinary. Register of Free Persons of Color 1819-1836 (3d & 4th page, unnumbered here)
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1819 Apr 12 – It is ordered by the Court that Certificates be granted to the following persons accordingly agreeable to an Act of the General Assembly passed 18th Dec 1818.
William Going born free
Sally Going born free
Polly Going born free
Wyatt Going born free
Nancy Going born free
Lucinda Going born free
William Going son of William Going born free
Sally Going daughter of William Going born free
Agness Going born free
Patsey Going born free
Thomas Going son of Patsey born free
John Going son of Patsey born free
Nancy Going daughter of Patsey born free
Moses Going born free
Elizabeth Going born free
Sherrod Going born free
Columbia County, Ordinary. Register of Free Persons of Color 1819-1836 (7th page, unnumbered here)
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1820 US Census Name: Will Going Free Man of Color
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Capt Thomas Wellinghams District, Columbia, Georgia
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free Colored Persons – Males – 14 thru 25: 2
Free Colored Persons – Females – Under 14: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 14 thru 25: 2
Free Colored Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 4
Free Colored Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1
Total Free Colored Persons: 10
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt Thomas Wellinghams District, Columbia, Georgia; Page: 29; NARA Roll: M33_7; Image: 42
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1820 March 2 – William Going a free man of colour applies for a Registry of … family, his age 54, by profession is a millwright, born in Virginia, came to Georgia in the year 1787, Aplying (Note: b. 1766)
– Sally Going his wife was born in Virginia, came to Georgia in the year 1790, aged 52 years, by profession a weaver. Applying. (Note: b. 1768)
– Nancy Going daughter of William Going, born in Georgia, aged 24 years. Profession a weaver. Applying. (Note: b. 1796)
– Lucinda Going daughter of William Going born in Georgia, age 22 years, by profession a sinster. Applying. (Note: b. 1798)
– William Going son of William Going, born in Georgia, aged 20 years, by profession a farmer. Applying. (Note: b. 1800)
– Sally Going born in Georgia aged 11 years, by profession a spinster. Applying (Note: b. 1809)
– Moses Going born in Virginia brother of William Going, 46 years of age, came to Georgia in 1789, his occupation a farmer. Applying (Note: b. 1774)
– Patsey Going born in Virginia, aged 35 years, came to Georgia in 1787, by profession a spinster. Applying. (Note: b. 1785)
her child 4 years old by the name of Thomas born in Georgia. Applying.
her other child named John 2 years old born in Georgia. Applying.
– Nancy Going born in Georgia, aged 28 years by profession a spinster. Applying. (Note: b. 1792)
– Joseph Going, born in Georgia, aged 25 years, by profession a carpenter. Applying (Note: b. 1795)
Columbia County, Ordinary. Register of Free Persons of Color 1819-1836 (14th & 15th pages, unnumbered here)
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1821 June 4 – Moses Going born in Virginia 46 years of age, came to Georgia about 30 years past, by profession a Farmer, this 4th day of June 1821. (Note: b. 1775)
– Billy Going applied for a register of his … 53 years old, born in Virginia, came to Georgia about 35 years past, by profession as millright. (Note: b. 1768)
– Sarah Going born in Virginia, 58 years of age, came to Georgia 34 years past, by profession a weaver. (Note: b. 1763)
– Nancy Going born in Georgia 22 years of age by profession a weaver. (Note: b 1799)
– Polly Going born in Georgia 26 years of age, by profession a weaver. (Note: b. 1795)
– Lucinda Going born in Georgia, 20 years of age, by profession weaver. (Note: b. 1801)
– Sally Going born in Georgia, 11 years old, 4th day of June 1821. (Note: b. 1810)
Columbia County, Ordinary. Register of Free Persons of Color 1819-1836 (17th & 18th pages, unnumbered here)
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1825 June 15 – Wyatt O Going a free man of color has this day applied by Joseph Coleman his guardian, for a registry of his name agreeably to an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, passed Dec 19th, 1818. By trade a blacksmith, 30 years of age, born in Georgia, has resided in Georgia his whole life. (Note: b. 1795)
Columbia County, Ordinary. Register of Free Persons of Color 1819-1836 (21st page, unnumbered here)
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1826 Feb 13 William and Joseph Going to Wm Murray June 8 1826 Columbia Co, Ga. Vol Y, p 198. FamilySearch film not available yet. Check later at: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/112848?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1830 US Census Name: Nancy Gowin
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Clarke, Georgia
Free Colored Persons – Females – 36 thru 54: 1
Total Free Colored Persons: 1
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 1
Year: 1830; Census Place: Clarke, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 16; Page: 312; Family History Library Film: 0007036
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1830 US Census Name: Moses Going
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): District 184, Lincoln, Georgia
Free Colored Persons – Males – Under 10: 1
Free Colored Persons – Males – 55 thru 99: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 24 thru 35: 1
Total Free Colored Persons: 3
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 3
Year: 1830; Census Place: District 184, Lincoln, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 19; Page: 74; Family History Library Film: 0007039
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1835 Oct 7 William Going Adm to Miles Murphey, Nov 8 1838 Columbia Co, Ga. Vol KK, p 374. FamilySearch film not available yet. Check later at: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/112848?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1836 July 18 – William Going a free man of colour apply for registry of himself & family.
William Going was born in Virginia, came to Georgia in the year 1787, aged 66 years, occupation millright. (Note: b. 1770)
– Sarah wife of the above William, aged 70 years came from Virginia 1788. (Note: b. 1766)
– Nancy Going daughter of William Going, aged 35 years, by profession a weaver. (Note: b. 1801)
Columbia County, Ordinary. Register of Free Persons of Color 1819-1836 (27th page, unnumbered here)
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1840 May 18 William Going by Adm to Jas Crenshaw by agt, Aug 17 1840 Columbia Co, Ga. Vol KK, p 568 FamilySearch film not available yet. Check later at: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/112848?availability=Family%20History%20Library

1844 Oct 16 – Jack alias John Going v James L Thurmond – Trespass Assault & Battery
Vol A, Order Bk, p. 137, Crittendon Co, KY
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1844 Oct 17 – Jack alias John Going v James L Thurmond – Trespass Assault & Battery
Vol A, Order Bk, p. 140, Crittendon Co, KY
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1847 May 26 – John H Going a man of collour, petition
… “John H Going a man of color a resident of this County would respectfully to your honor that he has lived where he now does & its neighborhood for near 35 years, that he is very well known to many persons of the County & he hopes and believes favourably known, that he is a free man & been so since his birth altho his color is dark & might be taken as prima facie evidence that he was a slave. That his mother was named Agnes an Indian by blood, his father a free man of color. He would further represent to your honor that he had a brother by the name of Thomas Going of the County of Claibourne & State of Mississippi – that he has been dead some years & died without children, leaving him as he understands one of his heirs that the Estate is valuable & time enough has lapsed since his death for its full & entire settlement by the laws of said State afsd and he now desires to go to said State of Mississippi and claim his rights. But he finds some difficulty in travelling because of his color. He therefore humbly & respectfully petitions & asks your honor to permit him to introduce in Court proof of his freedom and hand it certified to all whom it may concern so that he shall be able to pass & attend to his business. May 26, 1847. Marion Crittenden Co Kentucky. Signed: J H Going.
Vol A, Order Bk, p.308, Crittendon Co, KY
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1847 May 28 – John H Going by his attorney … files the Depositions of Thomas S Phillips and Ira Nunn in relation and proof of the said Going being a free man of color.
… Thomas S Phillips … deposition … “he has been acquainted with the said Going for about 30 years past that during said period said Goings has been considered and recognized by the community … as a free man of color & not born a slave. It is reported he is of Indian and Negro blood or parentage. From information he had a brother by the name of Thomas Going who was an eminent Physician and died in the State of Mississippi, that said affiant had an uncle was a Physician who once practiced medicine in copartnership with said Thomas Goings.
… Ira Nunn … deposition … “he has known the said Goings for 30 years past, that during said period he has always been considered & recognized y his neighbours where he has resided as a free man of color, his blood or origin is unknown to said affiant. This affiant was raised in the same County in the State of Georgia where sd Goings was raised.
Vol A, Order Bk, p.312, Crittendon Co, KY
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1847 May 29 – John H Going’s petition … said petitioner has for the last 30 years been acknowledged and recognized in the community in which said petitioner has resided during said period to be a free man of color and that he was born free considered of African & Indian blood. It is therefore considered that said Goings be recognized & considered to be a free man of color & entitled under the laws of this commonwealth to all the privileges that such persons are entitled to.
Vol A, Order Bk, p.322, Crittendon Co, KY
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GRF Newsletter May 1998:

Moses Going, a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia – in Wilkes County, Georgia

By Anna J. Going Friedman
344 Planters Way, Somerset, Kentucky, 42503, 606/677-9607

It is easy to become frustrated in researching the Going family because of the repeated usage of the same given names in generation after generation. You can be up to your neck in multiple individuals named John, Thomas, William, Moses, Nancy, Elizabeth, etc. Sometimes it requires some digging and some skill to delineate between them For three years I have been trying to decipher the Going code in Livingston and Crittenden Counties, Kentucky and their earlier residence in Wilkes, Warren and Greene Counties, Georgia. Moses Going, a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia, [Newsletter, September 1994] is regarded as the patriarch of the Going indivuals of the Wilkes County area.

Moses Going, born about 1743, is identified as a “son of Agnes Gowen” in “Free African Americans in North Carolina and Virginia” written by Paul Heinegg. He suggests that he was born in January 1743 in Louisa County, Virginia. In 1760 Moses Going “soldier under Capt. William Christian in the regiment of Col. Byrd” received a Land Bounty Certificate.

Moses Going, a Revolutionary soldier, made an oath that he had also served “as a soldier under Capt. James Gunn in Col. Byrd’s regiment in 1760,” according to “Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.” Moses Going was married about 1762, wife’s name Agnes, the same as his mother.

On April 27, 1780, Moses Going was in Henry County, Virginia on the North Carolina border, according to “Virginia Colonial Militia, 1651-1776.” When the Revolutionary war ended, the state of Georgia was opened for intensive settlement, and generous land grants were offered to Revolutionary soldiers to induce them to pioneer there. Moses Going, accompanied by Jesse Going, regarded as his son, accepted the offer, traveling there about 1786. After inspecting the farmland of the area, Moses Going returned to Virginia for his family.

Agnes Going and the younger children remained in Virginia until preparation was made for them in Georgia. She removed to nearby Henrico County about 1786. She appeared on the tax rolls there the following year. She paid tax on “one tithe, two horses and six cattle, according to “The 1787 Census of Virginia.” “Aggy Gowin, parent” was a witness at the marriage of “Elizabeth Gowin” to John Douglas January 29, 1787, according to “Henrico County, Virginia Marriage Bonds, 1780-1851.” About 1789 Moses Going and Agnes Going moved their family to Wilkes County, Georgia.

Moses Going appeared as a taxpayer on 575 acres of second class land in Wilkes County in Capt. William Lucas’ District. He also paid tax on 684 acres of second class land in Franklin County, Georgia in 1790. Nearby residents were John Going, Reuben Going, Aaron Going and William Going. All except William Going were shown as “free mulatto.”

Moses Going owned a gristmill and a sawmill on the Ogeechee River which was mentioned in a 1795 deed from Eleazer Mobley to Francis Beck. The deed refers to the “road leading from Going’s Mill to Georgetown.” Moses Going appeared as a taxpayer on 350 acres of second class land in Wilkes County on the Ogeechee River in the 1800 tax list.

When Warren County was created, primarily with land from Wilkes County in 1793, “Moses Going, William Going and Jesse Going” who seemed to be closely associated were listed as taxpayers on the county’s first tax rolls in 1793 and 1794. Moses Going deeded 100 acres in Warren County to Warren Andrews July 21, 1793 which was “part of 780 acres originally granted to Ignatius Few in 1791,” according to Warren County Deed Book A, page 606. He received a Revolutionary land grant in Warren County in 1799. On October 16, 1800 he sold land “lying partly in Wilkes County and partly in Warren County on the Ogeechee River,” according to Warren County Deed Book B, page 14.

“Moses Going and his wife Agnes Going” gave a deed to James Cozart of Franklin County, Georgia to 648 acres of land May 29, 1795, according to Franklin County Deed Book M, page 132. Consideration was £100 sterling.

They gave a deed to William Stith, Jr. October 7, 1795 to 465 acres, “being the western portion of 750 acres granted in 1791 to Ignatius Few,” according to Warren County Deed Book A, page 365.

It is believed that Moses Going died about 1817 and that Agnes Going survived him. When the “free persons of color” were required to register in Georgia in 1819, she stated to the Columbia County Court clerk that she was 66 years old and had arrived in Georgia in 1787.

Other individuals of interest to Going/Gowen chroniclers also appeared in the “free persons of color” registration. The list of “free blacks,” compiled by W. L. Kennon, county court clerk, was printed in the “Augusta Chronicle & Gazette” in its edition of March 10, 1819:

Individual Born Arrived Age Profession
William Going VA 1777 50 Millwright
William Going GA 19 Farmer [son of William]
Sally Going VA 1790 52 Weaver
Polly Going GA 25 Weaver
Wyat Going GA 28 Blacksmith
Nancey Going GA 23 Weaver
Lucinda Going GA 21 Weaver
Sally Going GA 9
Agness Going VA 1787 66
Patsey Going GA 34 Weaver
[her children]
Thomas Going GA 4
John Going GA 2
Nancey Going GA 27 Weaver
Moses Going [Jr.] VA 1789 45 Farmer
Elizabeth Going GA 8
Sherwood Going GA 11

Children born to Moses Going and Agnes Going are believed to include:

Anne Going born about 1763
John Going born about 1765
Jesse Going born about 1767
James Going born about 1768
Elizabeth Going born about 1769
Mary Going born about 1770
Sherwood Going born about 1772
Moses Going, Jr. born about 1774
Frances “Fanny” Going born about 1785

Shortly after 1800, Livingston County was the destination for a number of people from the Wilkes County area of Georgia. Miles of hostile Indians, undeveloped territory and no roads lay between these two areas of the country. Men, women and children left friends, families and homes for an arduous journey to Kentucky in order to start over again. These were strong, independent, self-reliant people looking for a better life. Free persons of color, mulattos and Melungeons in Georgia had heard that they would be free from discrimination in Kentucky.

Crittenden County, Kentucky was organized in 1842 from Livingston, and that is where I first found my g-g-grandfather, John Levi “Jack” Going [Newsletter, March 1996]. He was a small boy [born in Georgia about 1796] when he was brought to Kentucky in 1806 by John Going whom I regard as his father.

“John Gowin” was immediately in court suing Holmes Sharp for unpaid wages in the amount of $8.60 on August 5, 1806, according to Livingston Court Court Order Book B. The court decided in his favor.

John Going was described as a very determined individual in an old account of him found in the Crittenden County Library in some loose papers:

“The Goens water mill on Brushy Fork near Ripton was one of the first mills in the county. It was owned by a negro [mulatto] whose name was Goens. He came from Georgia and had some property. He and a white woman went to the magistrate to get married, but the officer refused to marry them on account of them belonging to different races.

They went away, but a few days after, they returned for marriage. The woman swore that she had Negro blood in her, which she did. Just before they started, the man cut a vein, and she drank some of his blood. She had his blood in her.”

On July 7, 1801, Garland Going, Reuben Going and Aaron Going, all from Georgia and regarded as kinsmen of John Going, acquired contiguous land in Livingston County. “Garland Gowin” received Patent No. 136 for 400 acres on Crooked Creek. “Reuben Gowin” received Patent No. 137 for 400 acres on Crooked Creek. “Aaron Gowin” received Patent No. 139 for 400 acres on Crooked Creek.

Upon each of their deaths, John Going acquired their land. The last one to die was Garland Going, and John Going paid taxes on Garland Going’s land before his own death in 1819.

Part of the land of Garland Going, 102 acres, was received by Fanny Going, regarded as his daughter. She was married to another Georgian, Isaac Gaskin who paid taxes on the 102 acres until his death. Subsequently Fanny Going Gaskin paid taxes on the 102 acres and an additional 900 acres until her death in 1837. Then John Levi “Jack” Going paid taxes on over 1,000 acres.

John Going died in 1819, and his sons were still trying to settle his estate in 1829.

Children born to John Going include:

John Levi Going born about 1796
Hiram B. Going born about 1799
Abner A. Going born about 1803
Absalom Jefferson Going born about 1805

John Levi Going, son of John Going, was born about 1796 in Georgia. He was brought to Kentucky by his father about 1806. He was married to Rebecca Harris, a white woman, and then trouble began; they were harrassed continually. Minutes of the Crittenden County Court in 1837 and 1838 show that John Levi Going was twiced charged with assault, along with his brother, Abner A. Going. There were several land disputes with their neighbors and many threats. The charges, obviously harrassment, were always dropped before reaching the courtroom.

John Levi Going received a deed from his brothers to 235 acres from his father’s estate in a deed dated September 2, 1842, according to Crittenden County, Kentucky Deed Book A, page 94:

“Abner A. Going, Hiram Going and Jefferson Going, heirs of John Going, Sr, dec’d, to John L. Going, all of Crittenden County, $1 and for the further consideration of relinquishing to John L. all, claim, right, interest and title as heirs to the tract of land containing 235 acres on which John L. Going lives, including a saw and grist mill on Brushy fork of Crooked Creek. This land is a portion of a 400-acre tract granted to John Going, dec’d in his lifetime by patent July 27, 1819 and being the portion that fell to their father in a division between Mary Going, Lucy Going and Massy Going, his sisters and our aunts and being the portion by a division amongst the heirs set apart to John L. Going as a legal heir of their father, John Going, but which since his death been deeded.

Witnesses: Abner Going
Wm. H. Calvert Hiram [X] Going
S. Marble Jefferson Going”

In 1844, John Levi Going and his white wife, Rebecca Harris Going and Abner A. Going and his white wife, Matilda Jenkins Going were arrested for the crime of fornication! John and Rebecca removed to adjoining Union County, but their troubles followed them. Again their neighbors turned them in and had arrest warrants drawn up against them.

In 1847, it appears that nearly all of the Going clan in north-western Kentucky removed to Missouri and Arkansas where they were accepted and enumerated as white. There their troubles ceased and harrassment no longer plagued them.

==O==

There is much more research needed to complete the saga of the Going family in its trek from Virginia to Georgia, to Kentucky, to Missouri, to Arkansas and points west. future articles will deal with how they overcame their adversities, becoming successful and accepted. I wish to acknowledge the assistance of Brenda Joyce Jerome for her help with the Kentucky research and Mary Turpin McPhearson for her help with the Georgia research. –Anna Going Friedman

From GRF Newsletter June 1998:

Going Individuals Gained Wealth And Prestige in the Deep South

By Anna J. Going Friedman
344 Planters Way, Somerset, Kentucky, 42503, 606/677-9607

Moses Going and Agnes Going, heads of a Melungeon/Mulatto family of Louisa County, Virginia and Wilkes County, Georgia and several of their kinsmen distinguished themselves in the deep South. Despite the color barrier and ingrained prejudice, the Going individuals served in the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War with distinction.

Moses Going became a merchant, operating a grist mill in both Virginia and Georgia. He was regarded as wagon manufacturer in Georgia and trained his sons as wagon builders. Agnes Going was identified by her sons as “Indian” which gave the family an additional handicap to overcome in Colonial America.

A brother of Moses Going, Dr. Samuel Going became a successful physician in Wilkes County and in Claiborne County, Mississippi. Dr. Going married a white woman and became a slave owner and the head of a household of 10.

The Georgia State Legislature recognized three of the sons of Moses Going as outstanding and conveyed upon them rights rarely granted to Melungeon/Mulatto individuals. Special joint legislation was enacted in the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives in 1796 to grant John Going and Reuben Going special privileges and civil rights. Three years later, a third son, Dr. Thomas Going was similarly honored.

It is interesting to follow their achievements:

In 1796 the Georgia State Legislature established that two brothers, “Reuben Going and John Going, men of color of Greene County [Newsletter, February 1994]. . . are hereby authorized and enabled to take, hold and enjoy property, both real and personal,” according to “Ambiguous Lives” by Adele Logan Alexander. Their younger brother, Thomas Going also gained his limited rights through a private legislative act, according to “Digest of the Laws of the State of Georgia, 1735-1800.”

The Georgia State Legislature provided:

“Emancipation: And being it further enacted that Reuben Going and John Going, of Greene County, be and they are hereby authorized and enabled to take, hold and enjoy property both real and personal.

Provided nevertheless, that nothing herein contained shall extend or be construed to extend, to enable the said free mulattoes and negro slaves when liberated as aforesaid to serve as justices in any case whatsoever nor to render them or either of them a witness in any cause or case where the personal right or property of any white person or persons is or are concerned, nor to entitle them or any of them to have or hold, directly or indirectly any office of trust or profit, civil or military within this state.

Thomas Stevens, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Benjamin Taliaferro, President of the Senate
Concurred February 13, 1796, Jared Irwin, Governor”

Thomas Going began a medical practice about that time. Three years later, on February 18, 1799, Thomas Going also gained his limited rights through a private legislative act, according to “Digest of the Laws of the State of Georgia, 1735-1800.”

“Emancipation: Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia in General Assembly met, and by the authority of the same, That from and after the passing of this act, that the aforesaid Thomas Going, of the County of Wilkes, be and is hereby vested with and entitled to all the rights and privileges and immunities belonging to a free citizen of this state; Provided nevertheless, nothing herein contained shall extend or be construed to extend to entitle the said Thomas Going, to serve in the capacity of a juror in any cause whatever nor to render him a competent witness in any cause or case where the personal rights or property of any white person are or is concerned; nor to entitle the said Thomas Going to vote at elections, nor to have or hold directly or indirectly any office of trust or emolument, civil or military, within this state.

David Meriwether, Speaker of the House of Representative
Robert Walton, President of the Senate
Attested to February 18, 1799 James Jackson Governor”

Thomas Going “received payment for Moses Going” of $36 from Joseph Boren June 9, 1802 in the settlement of a suit, according to Wilkes County court records.

During the decade, Dr. Thomas Going removed to Claiborne County, Mississippi Territory, probably settling in the town of Gallatin which is no longer found on modern maps. He was enumerated there in the 1810 census in the “Names of the Heads of Families in the Counties of Claiborne and Warren, Mississippi, Territory.” The household was composed of “1 Free Person of Color and 4 Slaves.”

By 1816, Dr. Thomas Going had influenced his uncle Dr. Samuel Going to join him as a partner in his medical practice in Claiborne County. They appeared in consecutive entries in the Mississippi State Census of that year. Thomas Going was the head of a household composed of “1 Free Person of Color and 3 Slaves. Samuel Going was the head of a household composed of “10 Free Persons of Color.”

One February 9, 1820 Thomas Going and C. Warring, his bondsman, posted a bond of $200 for a marriage license. On the following day, Thomas Going obtained a license to marry Sally Allen, a white woman:

“State of Mississippi }
Claiborne County }

To any judge, justice of the peace or minister of the gospel duly qualified to celebrate the rites of matrimony, Greeting.
You are hereby authorized and licensed to join in the Holy State of Matrimony Thomas Going and Sally Allen, both of said county, you making due return hereof to the Register of the Court of Claiborne County in the time prescribed by law with Certificate of said marriage.

Given under my hand and office this Tenth day of February, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty.

P. A. Vandover, Clerk, by George Winchester”

Apparently Sally Allen was a widow with two daughters. The family appeared in the 1820 census of Claiborne County, page 7:

“Thomas Going free colored
white female 26-45
white female 16-26
white female 10-16
7 slaves”

Three members of the household were engaged in agriculture.

Nearby on page 9A of the 1820 census appeared:

“Samuel Going free colored
white female 26-45
9 other free colored
2 slaves”

Five members of the household were engaged in agriculture.

An obituary notice appeared in the Saturday, August 22, 1840 edition of “The Southern Star” of Gallatin, Mississippi: “Died on Saturday last, after a short illness, Mr. Thomas[?] Going for a long time a citizen of this county. Aged 65 years.” The deceased died on August 15, 1840, accordingly. If the subject were Dr. Thomas Going, then he may have succumbed to yellow fever which frequently reached epidemic proportions during hot weather periods in towns along the Mississippi River. Cities as far north as St. Louis were affected by this scourge.

Since he died without heirs it is believed that his wife and her children also died before the death of Dr. Thomas Going. Children born to Dr. Thomas Going and Sally Allen Going are unknown.

Since Dr. Thomas Going died without progeny, his siblings became his heirs, but because of the color of their skin and other dangers, they hesitated to make the trip to Claiborne County, Mississippi to claim their inheritance. Finally, after seven years, a younger brother, John H. Going of Crittenden County, Kentucky got up his nerve and decided to make the trip.

John H. Going, son of Moses Going and Agnes Going, was born about 1787, probably in Louisa County, Virginia. However, he, at the age of 63 stated to the censustaker in 1850 that he was born in Georgia. Attempting to find a better life for his family, he joined many of his siblings in a move to Kentucky about 1805.

John Going, “mulatto” appeared as a taxpayer in Livingston County, Kentucky in 1830. He was recorded in the 1840 census as “free colored” as the head of a household:

“Going, John H. Free Colored Male 55-100
Free Colored Female 36-55
Free Colored Female 20-30
Free Colored Male 10-20
Free Colored Female 10-20”

On May 26, 1847 John H. Going applied to the Crittenden Circuit Court for manumission papers in order that he might travel to Claiborne County, Mississippi to claim his portion of the estate of his brother, Thomas Going “who has been dead for some years and died without children.” John H. Going stated that he understood that he was “one of his heirs.”

In his petition, John Going stated that because of his dark skin he might be mistaken for a runaway slave. He added that he was a free man of color and had been from his birth. He declared that he had lived, “where he now lives” in Crittenden County for nearly 35 years and is well and favorably known by the residents. He also stated that his father had always been a free man of color and that his mother Agnes was “an Indian by blood.”

John H. Going presented an affidavit from Thomas S. Phillips who declared that he had known John Going for 30 years and that he is well known in the community as a free man of color and was of African and Indian blood. He further declared that the brother of John Going, Thomas Going and their uncle, Samuel Going were well-known physicians in partnership in Claiborne County, Mississippi and that Thomas Going has died, leaving an inheritance to John H. Going, thus making it necessary for him to travel to Mississippi.

A second affiant, Ira Nunn also presented a declaration to the court. Nunn was a well-known, prominent and successful man in Crittenden County, according to “Nunns of the South.” He stated that both he and the applicant were raised in Greene County, Georgia.

The Crittenden County Court approved the application May 29, 1847 and provided a document to John H. Going stating that he was a free man of color and had been since birth and was therefore entitled to all rights thereof. It is believed that with the thorough preparation John H. Going made the trip to Mississippi successfully.

The family of John H. Going was enumerated in 1850 as:

“Goens, John H. 63, wagonmaker, born in Georgia
Sarah M. 24, born in Kentucky
P. S. 5, born in Kentucky
Tennessee 5, born in Kentucky
William 3, born in Kentucky
Felix A. 3, born in Kentucky
Aaron 11/12, born in Kentucky”

John H. Going, “age 73, wagonmaker, born in Georgia,” reappeared for the last time in the 1860 census as the head of a household. He did not own any land and appeared in the Belles Mine area of Crittenden and Union County, Kentucky.

COMPARE TO OTHER MOSES GOING RECORDS AROUND THE SAME TIME:

GRANVILLE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

1740 Moses Going b. abt of Granville County, NC

NOT a match:

Moses Going of Georgia’s children and wife file in the Registry of Free People of Color in Columbia Co, Ga in 1819 and after. Anyone born 1787 or before indicates they were born in Virginia. This rules out Moses Going of Granville as he was in North Carolina from 1762 to 1785.

However, it fits the Moses Going of Louisa County, Virginia – who disappears from records in Louisa after 1785 and has a wife named Agnes.

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA:

1751 b. bef. 1751 Moses Going in Buckingham Co, Va

NOT a match:

Moses Going of Buckingham Co, Va shows up in records in that county starting in 1772, 1773 & 1774 in the Tillotson Parrish Vestry Books as a “poor person” receiving payments from the vestry. He signs petitions there in 1786 and 1787. He shows up on tithe records as “exempt” in Buckingham Co, Va in 1791 & 1792. His exempt status likely means he is old enough to not pay tithes (over 60 years of age).

The Moses Going of Buckingham Co, Va is living in that county in 1791 & 1792 while the Moses Going of Georgia is living in Georgia – this is not the same person.

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA:

1770 Moses Going in Loudoun Co, Va

NOT a match:

The Moses Going of Loudoun County, Virginia shows up in tax records in that county in 1787, 1788, 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, 1795, 1796, 1797, 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804 & 1805.

This is during the time Moses Going of Georgia is living in Georgia – this is not the same person.

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA

1720-30 b. bef. 1732 Moses Gowen of Goochland Co, Va

Need more information:

Moses Going of Goochland Co, Va is in records in Goochland from 1753 to 1769. This Moses Going appears older than we expect Moses Going of Georgia to be. He may be a relative, possibly a parent – or might not be related, and may be from a totally different Going family – the records do not appear to divulge enough information to verify.

HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA:

1730-40 Moses Going in Henry County, Va

Doesn’t appear to be a match, but possibly the same:

The Moses Going of Henry Co, Va is on that county’s tax records in 1782, 1783, 1784, 1785 & 1786.

The Moses Going of Louisa Co, Va is on that county’s tax records in 1782, 1783 & 1785.

These appear to be two different people, but with the caveat that Moses Going of Louisa may have been moving to Henry County starting in 1782, before moving to Georgia. He may have continued showing on Louisa Co, Va tithes if he was moving his family during this time and going back and forth between counties. It appears to be different people, but it is possible it is the same person.

1742 Moses Going b. abt. 1742, living in Georgia

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