1766 Joseph Going b. abt 1766 from Granville Co, NC and Marion Co, SC area

Joseph Going b. abt 1766 from Granville Co, NC and Marion Co, SC area

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1785 Nov 9 affid of death by Wright Bass, 1777 Feb 28 when will was written – Will of Moses Bass of Prince Georges Parish, George Town Dist, Province of South Carolina, being indisposed in Body…. to MOURNING GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one cow marked with a cross & over bit & undr bit in one ear and cross & whole under nick in the other ear; to SARAH GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one cow marked in the above mentioned mark; to ELIZABETH GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one cow marked with a cross & undr bit & over bit in each ear and branded ME; to ANNE GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one heifer marked with a cross and under bit & over bit in each ear branded ME; to CYNTHA GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one heifer yearling marked with a cross & over bit & under bit in each ear & branded ME; to my beloved cousin Jeremiah Bass, tract of 100 ac granted to John Smith, and one negro named Peter, one negro woman named Fann, one negro boy named Jack with their increase; my wife Elizabeth Bass to have the use of said plantation & tract of land granted to John Smith her lifetime and the use of negroes Peter, Fann & Jack & their increase her life time; to my beloved cousin Wright Bass, the plantation, mill, & tract of land containing 444 ac that I now live on, one negro woman Jane, my wife Elizabeth Bass to have the use of the plantation, mill & tract of land and negro woman her lifetime; to Henry Harison, son of James Harison, one negro woman Cate & increase, my wife to have the use of the negro woman her lifetime; to JOSEPH GOING, JUNR, one negro girl named Judah & increase, my wife to have the use her life time; to my beloved wife Elizabeth Bass, one negro man named Jack, one woman named Florah, one woman named Nan, one boy named Isum, one boy named Roger, and my cattle, about 110 head, branded ME, all my stock of horses & mares, all my household furniture & plantation tools, 26 head of sheep, and my hogs, also negro girl Violet; to JACOB GOING, a plantation of 50 ac granted to John Crawford; I appoint my wife Elizabeth Bass and my friend Luke Whitefield and James Harison, executors, dated 28 Feb 1777. Moses Bass (M) (LS), Wit: Malachi Murfee, Jeremiah Bass (x), Right Bass.
A true copy taken from the original and examined by Hugh Horry, Ordinary G Town Dist.
Whereas I, the within named Right Bass, am the eldest son of Edward Bass deceased, who was eldest brother of the within named Testator Moses Bass, which said Moses Bass departed this life without issue, whereby I, said Right Bass became his heir at law, and I am willing that all the several devises & bequests in the said will should have full effect, for the memory of my deceased uncle Moses Bass and for the several devisees in the within will, and five shillings, I confirm all the devises, legacies and bequests, 9 Nov 1785. Right Bass (LS), Wit: Chas Cotesworth Pinckney, Wm Smith. Proved in Charleston Dist by the oath of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney 28 Jun 1786 before Dl. Mazyck, JP. Rec 28 Jun 1786. S-5, 283-284. (Holcomb, SC Deed Abstracts, 1783-1788, Bks I-5 thru Z-5, 1996. SML 975.7 Hol) https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSK3-J4SJ?i=655&cat=361547

1807 Right Bass and Nancy Bass to Levi Gibson, bk C, p 355
… 140 acres part of … (chain of title) … from Daniel Leroach Esq to James Owen, fr James Owens to Moses Bass then bequeathed by will to Wright Bass Sr, then from him bequeathed by will to son Right Bass 500 acres … on Gum Swamp … bounded by … Samuel Wilkerson … Robert Bass … John Bass … Levi Gibson … John Gibson …
Signed: Right Bass, Nancy Bass
Wit: John Mace, Stephen Gibson
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1788 August, “Thomas Goin” applied to the County Court of Greene County, Tennessee for the administration of the estate of Elizabeth Bass, according to “Bulletin of the Watauga Association,” Volume 10: “August 1788. On motion of W. Avery, Esqr. atto. for Thomas Going for obtaining letter of administration on the Estate of Elizabeth Bass, decd. ordered that the same be laid over until next term, for proof of sanguinity [kinship, blood relationship] & that a dedimus potestatem [acommission to take testimony] issue in favour of said Thomas Going to Anson & Richmond Counties & to the State of South Carolina by giving fifteen days notice to Jeremiah Bass of the time & place where such testimony will be taken, ditto for Levi Bass to South Carolina giving Thos. Going fifteen days notice at least.” Green County, Tennessee.  Greene County Tennessee Court minutes 1783-1796

1788 October 14 – Know all men by these presents that I Edward Gowen of the County of Granville for divers good causes and considerations thereunto [me] moving more especially for the sum of £25 to me in hand paid, the receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge, hath bargained, sold & made over, and by these presents, do bargain, sell and make over to my nephew, Thomas Gowen all the estate, right and interest I have or hereafter may have to the estate of Elizabeth Bass, deceased, or any part thereof, and do hereby make over the same to the said Thomas Gowin, his heirs and assigns from the claim of me, the said Edward Gowen or any other person whatever claiming under me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 15th day of October, 1786. Edward Going .  Witnesses:
Henry Meghe
Allin Hudson
Jhn. [X] Simmons”
John Simmons later appeared in Granville County Court to prove the deed of “Edward Gowing” to “Thomas Gowing,” according to “Court Minutes of Granville County, North Carolina, 1746-1820,” page 28 by Zoe Hargett Gwynn.  Edward Gowen of Granville County, North Carolina, regarded as a kinsman of Thomas Goin, was also named an heir of Elizabeth Bass. On October 14, 1788 he conveyed his interest in her estate to “his nephew, Thomas Gowen,”according to Granville County Will Book 2, page 79. Granville Co, NC.

1788 Oct 14 Edward Gowen to nephew Thomas Gowen in Granville Co NC

1789 February 2 – Jeremiah Bass & Thomas Going [Greene Co., Tenn] hath leave to administer on the estate of Elizabeth Bass dec’d and enter into bond with John Stone & Jno Gibson his security in the sum of two thousand pounds for their due administration according to law.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 107 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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1789 Feb 2 – The Court after Jeremiah Bass & Thomas Going gave bond & Security for the administration of the Estate of Elizabeth Bass deceased & the Bill in Equity being filed and drawn by Thomas Going the Court gave judgment that neither should have the administration before Nancy Finney signified her assent in writing from which Jeremiah Bass by his attorney Alex McGinty his attorney appeals.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 108 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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1789 May 5 Tuesday – Thomas Going and Jeremiah Bass hath leave to administer on the Estate of Eliz Bass decd took the oath of Administration and enters into bond themselves with John Stone & John Gibson their securities in the sum of two thousand pounds for their due administration according to law.
Jno McNabb to pay 20 more
Ord that letters etc Issue – 2 letters issd.
20 S pd. Clk.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 114 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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1789 Aug Court – An Inventory of the Estate of Eliz Bass decd was returned by Thomas Going & Jeremiah Bass and recd by the Court.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 123 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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(NOTE on Following Entries: Moses Bass lived on or near Gum Swamp in modern Marion Co, SC – this is likely where these transactions related to SC took place below. This is in the same vicinity of Marion Co, SC that John Gowen of Marion Co, SC was living).

See: 1770 Apr 11 – Moses Bass living adj to Pee Dee Riv in plat for Green, William, Plat For 194.5 Acres In Craven County. People in this record: Bass, Moses; Bremar, John; Gourly, Joseph; Green, William; Keighley, Peter; Le Rush; Walker, John. Places in this record: Craven County; Pee Dee River
Series: Colonial Plat Books (Copy Series) (S213184). Archives ID: Series: S213184 Volume: 0016 Page: 00211 Item: 02

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Colonial Plat Books (copy series)

See: 1770 Dec 10 – Moses Bass living adj to Gum Swamp, Pee Dee River in plat for Keighly, Peter, Plat For 300 Acres In Craven County. People in this record: Bass, Moses; Bremar, John; Gourly, Joseph; Keighly, Peter; Owens, Edward. Places in this record: Craven County; Gun Swamp; Pee Dee River
Series: Colonial Plat Books (Copy Series) (S213184). Archives ID: Series: S213184 Volume: 0017 Page: 00393 Item: 01

(Plat #) 213184001700393
Colonial Plat Books

1807 Right Bass and Nancy Bass to Levi Gibson, bk C, p 355
… 140 acres part of … (chain of title) … from Daniel Leroach Esq to James Owen, fr James Owens to Moses Bass then bequeathed by will to Wright Bass Sr, then from him bequeathed by will to son Right Bass 500 acres … on Gum Swamp … bounded by … Samuel Wilkerson … Robert Bass … John Bass … Levi Gibson … John Gibson …
Signed: Right Bass, Nancy Bass
Wit: John Mace, Stephen Gibson
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1830 US Census – Name: Joseph Goine
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Hawkins, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 60 thru 69: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Total Free White Persons: 3
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 3
Year: 1830; Census Place: Hawkins, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 178; Page: 79; Family History Library Film: 0024536
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A father, Joseph Going, “white male, 70-80” and son, Elijah Going, “white male, 40-50” appeared in the 1840 census of Hawkins County, Tennessee, page 232 and page 234, respectively.

Both reappeared in the 1850 census of adjoining Hancock County, Tennessee, in the 33rd sub-division, east side, along with “Alexandria Gowins” and “John Goins,” sons of “Elijah Gowin.” “Elijah Gowins” was a 53-year-old chairmaker and “Joseph Goings” was an 84-year-old cooper.
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1840 US Census – Name: Joseph Gowin
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Hawkins, Tennessee
Free White Persons – Males – 70 thru 79: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Total Free White Persons: 1
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 1
Year: 1840; Census Place: Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: 526; Page: 234; Family History Library Film: 0024546
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1850 US Census – Name: Joseph Goings
Gender: Male
Age: 84
Birth Year: abt 1766
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Cooper
Industry: Miscellaneous Wood Products
Cannot Read, Write: Yes
Line Number: 20
Dwelling Number: 302
Family Number: 302
Household Members Age
Joseph Goings 84
Millia Goings 80
Leathey Goings 36
Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 881; Page: 48a
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