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Elias Samuel Goff 1864–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Mar 1864

Birth Location: Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN

Death Date: 30 Mar 1942

Death Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Elias Goff

Mother: Martha Spain

Spouse(s): Susan Scott

Children(s): Willie Goff, Vester Goff, Clive Goff

In 1864, Elias Samuel Goff entered the world in Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN, born to Elias Goff And Martha Spain. In 1870, Elias Samuel Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Elias Samuel Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. Elias Samuel Goff married Susan Jane Scott, and had children including Clive F Goff, Vester Esme Goff, Willie D Goff. Elias Samuel Goff passed away in 1942 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Elias Samuel Goff entered the world in Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN, born to Elias Goff And Martha Spain.
  • In 1870, Elias Samuel Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Elias Samuel Goff resided in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elias Samuel Goff married Susan Jane Scott, and had children including Clive F Goff, Vester Esme Goff, Willie D Goff.
  • Elias Samuel Goff passed away in 1942 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elias Goff
1829–1864
Birth Location: Henderson, USA
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Martha Spain
1830–1919
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susan Scott
1867–1954
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Willie Goff
1904–1982
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
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Vester Goff
1890–1970
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
VG
Clive Goff
1897–1987
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee
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Elias Goff's Ancestors

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Elias Goff
1864–1942
Birth Place: Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN
Parents
Elias Goff
1829–1864
Henderson, USA
Martha Spain
1830–1919
Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Edmund Goff
1794–1880
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Jane Long
1796–1875
North Carolina
Wright Spain
1805–1860
Georgia, United States
Mary (Ann C) Edwin
1806–1880
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ruffin Spain
1780–1850
Jemima Brake
1785–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elias Goff's Descendants

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Elias (Samuel) Goff (05 Mar 1864–30 Mar 1942) m. Susan (Jane) Scott (15 Oct 1867–30 October 1954)
  1. 1. Willie (D) Goff 1904–1982
  2. 2. Vester (Esme) Goff 1890–1970 m. Bettie Moore 1895–
    1. 1. Houston (Scott) Goff 1922–2006
    2. 2. Noel (S) Goff 1916–
    3. 3. Preston Goff 1918–
    4. 4. Mildred (W) Goff 1914–
  3. 3. Clive (F) Goff 1897–1987 m. Myrtle Smith 1908–1998

Elias Goff's Timeline

9 Records

1864
05 Mar 1864
Birth of Elias Samuel Goff in Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN
Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN
1870
1870
Age 6
Elias Samuel Goff resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Elias Samuel Goff resided here in District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Elias Samuel Goff resided here in Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Elias Samuel Goff resided here in Civil District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Elias Samuel Goff resided here in Civil District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Elias Samuel Goff resided here in District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1942
29 Mar 1942
Age 78
Death of Elias Samuel Goff in Henderson, Tennessee, United States
Henderson, Tennessee, United States
1942
30 Mar 1942
Age 78
Burial of Elias Samuel Goff in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Henderson County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Mar 1864
    Event Place: Goff Branch, Henderson County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1578; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241578
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 3
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 117B; Family History Library Film: 553036
    [4] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Henderson, Tennessee; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341988
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Page: 413C; Enumeration District: 062

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 117B; Family History Library Film: 553036

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Page: 413C; Enumeration District: 062

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 11, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1578; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241578

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Henderson, Tennessee; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341988

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1942
    Event Place: Henderson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 3
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1942
    Event Place: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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