Who was Phoebe Goard?

Phoebe Goard (1787–1860) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Phoebe in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Phoebe Goard 1787–1860

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Phoebe Goard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 15 May 1787 · Virginia, United States

Died 27 Sep 1860 · Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States

Father Charles Goad

Mother Rachel Young

Siblings Jean Goad, John Henry Goad, Mary Goad, Rachael Goad Gowdy

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Goad

Rachel Young

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Phoebe Goard began in 1787 in Virginia, United States. Phoebe Goard passed away in 1860 in Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States.

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Life Timeline

1787

Birth of Phoebe Goard in Virginia, United States

Birth

1860

Death of Phoebe Goard in Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phoebe Goard

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Virginia, United States (1787) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phoebe Goard (1787–1860) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Knox, Knox, Illinois, United States. 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 Phoebe 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 11 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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