Who was Eliza Goodman?

Eliza Goodman (1855–1917) was born in Monroe, Indiana, USA and died in Cass, Sullivan, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Eliza Jane Goodman 1855–1917

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Jan 1855 · Monroe, Indiana, USA

Died 3 Jun 1917 · Cass, Sullivan, Indiana, USA

Father Abraham Goodman

Mother Martha A Woolery

Siblings John Taylor Goodman, Joseph L Goodman, Louiza J Hiatt, Margaret Goodman, Martha A Goodman, Sarah Goodman, Thomas Goodman, William Goodman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Goodman

Martha A Woolery

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Eliza Jane Goodman began in 1855 in Monroe, Indiana, USA. Eliza Jane Goodman passed away in 1917 in Cass, Sullivan, Indiana, USA.

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1855

Birth of Eliza Jane Goodman in Monroe, Indiana, USA

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1917

Death of Eliza Jane Goodman in Cass, Sullivan, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Eliza Goodman

This ancestor line traces from Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany (1680) to Monroe, Indiana, USA (1855) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Eliza Goodman (1855–1917) was born in Monroe, Indiana, USA and died in Cass, Sullivan, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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