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James A Goff 1782–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1782

Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Jun 1860

Death Location: Wade, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA

Father: William Sr

Mother: Sabra Mathis

Spouse(s): Frances Davis

Children(s): Ellen Collins, James Goff, Lucinda Goff, Mary Goff, Elizabeth Goff, George Goff, John Goff, Elizabeth Goff, Wiley Goff, Martha Goff, Sabra Goff, William Goff, JOHN Goff

In 1782, James A Goff entered the world in Duplin, North Carolina, USA, born to William Price Goff Sr And Sabra Martha Mathis. In 1800, James A Goff resided in Duplin, North Carolina. James A Goff married Frances Fannie Davis, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Eliza Goff, Elizabeth Goff, Ellen Collins, George W Goff, James L Goff, John Mathew Goff, John T Goff, Lucinda Goff, Martha A Goff, Mary Ann Goff, Sabra A Goff, Wiley Hearn Goff, William Price Billie Goff. James A Goff passed away in 1860 in Wade, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1782, James A Goff entered the world in Duplin, North Carolina, USA, born to William Price Goff Sr And Sabra Martha Mathis.
  • In 1800, James A Goff resided in Duplin, North Carolina.
  • James A Goff married Frances Fannie Davis, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Eliza Goff, Elizabeth Goff, Ellen Collins, George W Goff, James L Goff, John Mathew Goff, John T Goff, Lucinda Goff, Martha A Goff, Mary Ann Goff, Sabra A Goff, Wiley Hearn Goff, William Price Billie Goff.
  • James A Goff passed away in 1860 in Wade, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr
1761–1837
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
WS
Sabra Mathis
1762–1829
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina
SM

Spouses(s)

Frances Davis
1796–1852
Birth Location: Bullock, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Ellen Collins
1827–1901
Birth Location: South Carolina
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James Goff
1832–1862
Birth Location: Jackson, Rankin, Mississippi, United States
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Lucinda Goff
1819–1860
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
LG
Mary Goff
1821–1847
Birth Location: Americus, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
MG
Elizabeth Goff
1816–1875
Birth Location: Mississippi
EG
George Goff
1823–
Birth Location: Americus, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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John Goff
1825–1891
Birth Location: Americus, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Elizabeth Goff
1828–
Birth Location: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
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Wiley Goff
1834–1893
Birth Location: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
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Martha Goff
1838–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Sabra Goff
1840–
Birth Location: Mississippi
SG
William Goff
1829–1918
Birth Location: Old Americus, Jackson County, Mississippi, United States of America
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JOHN Goff
1829–1865
Birth Location: Mississippi
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James Goff's Ancestors

Self
James Goff
1782–1860
Birth Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Price Goff Sr
1761–1837
Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
Sabra (Martha) Mathis
1762–1829
Duplin, North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Goff) Sr
1717–1809
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Civil (Elizabeth) Matthis
1730–1789
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
Edmund (Hillery Mathis\Matthews) Sr
1719–1783
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Mary ((Molly)) Price
1725–1803
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Goff
1689–1752
Mary Livingston
1695–1725
Ezekiel Matthis
1670–1738
Elizabeth Boddie
1687–1740
Ezekiel Matthis
1670–1738
Elizabeth Boddie
1687–1740
Alexander Price
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Goffe
1650–1704
Alice Thacker
1671–1765
Robert Mathews
1640–1700
1633–1717
Elizabeth Willis
1650–1699
Robert Mathews
1640–1700
1633–1717
Elizabeth Willis
1650–1699

James Goff's Descendants

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James (A) Goff (30 May 1782–Jun 1860) m. Frances ((Fannie)) Davis (25 Aug 1796–19 September 1852)
  1. 1. Ellen Collins 1827–1901 m. Christopher (C. Collins) Jr? 1817–1876
    1. 1. P. (P.) Collins 1849–1937 m. Minerva Collins 1850–1925 m. Sarah (Caroline) Collins 1855–1935 m. Margarett (R Lott) Collins 1853–1928
      1. 1. Ida Ellis 1872–1957 m. John (T) Ellis 1873–1946
        1. 1. Fred Ellis 1910–1985 m. Birdie (I) Ellis 1914–2002
        2. 2. Willie ((Bud) Ellis) Sr 1907–1963 m. Palmae Sanford 1911–1993
        3. 3. James ("Jim" E.) Ellis 1902–1953 m. Gladys Freeman 1908–1985
        4. 4. Pearl Ellis 1904–1937 m. Iley (Hobson) Blackwell 1902–1993
        5. 5. Denver Ellis 1913–1948 m. Josephine (L) Ellis 1914–1990
        6. 6. John (T) Ellis 1894–1948 m. Alma Kennedy 1893–1979
        7. 7. Ida Ellis 1897–1943 m. James (Frank) Howard 1892–1960
        8. 8. Jessie (W) Ellis 1900–1958 m. Cora Stogner 1908–1971
      2. 2. Lillie (M) Sellers 1875–1953 m. James ((Jim) Narvel) Sellers 1873–1936
        1. 1. Charlie (S) Sellers 1903–1972 m. Virladee (Victoria) Sellers 1906–1994
        2. 2. Ida (Mae) Sellers 1900–1998 m. Willis (Ozimus (Ozzie)) Blacklidge 1896–1970 m. John Draughn 1890–
        3. 3. Bessie Walters 1894–1972 m. Johnie Walters 1894–1982
        4. 4. Sidney Sellers 1905–1929
        5. 5. James (Lavaster) Sellers 1910–1989
        6. 6. Walter Sellers 1910–
        7. 7. Willie (David) Sellers 1916–
        8. 8. Lessie (L) Sellers 1897–1927
        9. 9. Iva Sellers 1907–1998 m. Acker (Bunyon) Martin 1905–1998
      3. 3. Jesse Collins 1875–1959 m. Mattie Downing 1877–1963
        1. 1. Dovie Chambliss 1906–1985
        2. 2. Ollie Collins 1902–1970 m. William (Grady) Tisdale 1900–1982
        3. 3. Dorine (Lee) Collins 1907–
      4. 4. Sally Collins 1887–1923 m. Robert (P) Boyce 1891–1967
        1. 1. Audrey (Louise) Boyce 1920–2015
        2. 2. Winnie Landry 1906–1984 m. Claud (A Holcomb) Sr 1902–
        3. 3. Maxie (T.) Landry 1904–1968
        4. 4. Roy Landry 1901–1951
        5. 5. Berlin (Mae) Boyce 1917–2001
    2. 2. Benjamin (F) Collins 1855– m. Mary (Jane) Everett 1860–
    3. 3. William Collins 1841–
    4. 4. D (L) Collins 1847– m. Harriett Collins 1842–
      1. 1. Columbus (Riley) Collins 1872–1928 m. Sophronia (Eldora) Williford 1881–1945
        1. 1. Deb Collins 1900–
        2. 2. Arie (E) Collins 1902–
        3. 3. Esker (Emmet) Collins 1903–1939 m. Laura (Mae) Bell 1910–2006
        4. 4. Ola Collins 1905–
        5. 5. Jessie (Archie) Collins 1906–1993
        6. 6. Clarence Collins 1908–
        7. 7. Johnny (Rufus) Collins 1909–1960 m. Doxie (Miley) Collins 1916–1997
        8. 8. Vernon (Riley) Collins 1913–1988 m. Minnie (Lee) Moore 1918–1955
        9. 9. Verda (Eldora) Collins 1913–1992 m. Barney (L) Ainsworth 1910–
        10. 10. Audie (Elvira) Collins 1914–2003
        11. 11. Glayis Collins 1920–
      2. 2. Benjamin Collins 1876–
    5. 5. Elizabeth (A) Collins 1850–1930 m. William (P) Humphreys 1820–
      1. 1. Robert (A) Humphries 1871–
    6. 6. Joshua (Marion) Collins 1860–1919 m. Cynthia (Ann) Robinson 1863–1931
      1. 1. Patrick (Christopher) Collins 1879–1943 m. Lora (M) Griffith 1890–1964
        1. 1. Mary (Adline (Addie)) Kitchens 1916–1993
        2. 2. Ollie (Mae) Collins 1910–1991 m. Albert (L) Jones 1909–1991
        3. 3. James (K. Vardaman) Collins 1911–1988 m. Retta (M) Collins 1913–
        4. 4. Ardele (P) Collins 1913–
        5. 5. Marion (Coleman) Collins 1914–1974 m. Minnie (F) Collins 1914–1996
      2. 2. Mrs. (Tempie) McLemore 1884–1934
      3. 3. Flora (Harriet) Collins 1885–1920 m. William (Wallace) Easterling 1870–
        1. 1. Vettie (V) Poole 1913–1999
        2. 2. Jefferson (Duncan) Easterling 1903– m. Ethel Easterling 1910–
        3. 3. Willis (C) Easterling 1904–1963
        4. 4. Charles (Thomas) Easterling 1905–1971 m. Mary (D.) Easterling 1911–1994
        5. 5. Johnie Easterling 1908–
        6. 6. Hubert Easterling 1910–
        7. 7. Vermell (Vivian) Easterling 1918–1991
      4. 4. Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) Collins 1888–
      5. 5. Benjamin (Wilson) Collins 1903–1962
      6. 6. Sarah (Cynthia) Collins 1894–1960 m. James (Justice) Adams 1883–1954
        1. 1. Ernest (Lowell) Adams 1922–1998
        2. 2. Arrel (Jackson) Adams 1924–1997 m. Lenna (Rayown) Adams 1927–2013
        3. 3. Benjamin (Leo) Adams 1925–2005 m. Rebecca Adams 1925–1986
        4. 4. Robert (Edward) Adams 1929–2004
        5. 5. William (Wayne) Adams 1920–1993 m. Ivy Reeves 1922–2003
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Bertha (twin) Williams (born) Goff) 1845–1902
      1. 1. Ruth (Azelene) Goff 1888–1979
        1. 1. William (Earl) Scott 1922–1993
  2. 2. James (L) Goff 1832–1862
  3. 3. Lucinda Goff 1819–1860 m. Joseph Carter 1811–1893
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Jones 1842–1911
    2. 2. John (Wesley) Carter 1839–1894 m. Alice (Ann) Davis 1842–1909
      1. 1. John (Lee) Carter 1863–1937
      2. 2. George (Noah) Carter 1867–1954
      3. 3. James (B) Carter 1869–1940
      4. 4. Annabella Carter 1862–1934 m. Wiley (P) Roberts 1860–1947
        1. 1. Walter (W) Roberts 1882–1941 m. Elizabeth (E.) Roberts 1877–1972
        2. 2. Ollie (E) Roberts 1884–
        3. 3. Joseph (O) Roberts 1885–
        4. 4. Adah (I) Roberts 1893–
        5. 5. Claude (W) Roberts 1897–
      5. 5. Nancy (Susannah) Roberts 1874–1913
      6. 6. Louella (L.) Carter 1871–
    3. 3. Caroline Carter 1837–1906
      1. 1. James (Price) Byrd 1874–
    4. 4. William (M (Willie)) Carter 1847–1924 m. Mary Carter 1842–1900
      1. 1. Minnie Carter 1877–1910 m. Prentis (Ervin (Pet)) Parker 1882–1968
      2. 2. Sudie Carter 1878–1934 m. William (Wallace) Parker 1877–1934
        1. 1. William ((Willie) Grady) Parker 1902–1979 m. Velma (Ruth) Vanasdol 1907–1989
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Goff 1821–1847 m. SEBORNE CARTER 1814–1886
    1. 1. Harmon (Harrison) Carter 1840–1861
    2. 2. Job (Foster) Carter 1844–1901 m. Matilda Carter 1833–
      1. 1. Jobe (Foster) Carter 1867–1936 m. Georgia (V) Steede 1867–1933
        1. 1. Florence (Ellenor) Carter 1894– m. Frank (A) Williams 1888–
        2. 2. Allie (Greydon) Carter 1885– m. Katiemae Robertson 1900–
        3. 3. Foster (Steede) Carter 1897–1963
      2. 2. Anna (E.) Carter 1871–1904
    3. 3. Noah (T) Carter 1845–1895
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann (Eliza)) Goff 1816–1875 m. John (Isaac) Burleson 1811–1860
    1. 1. Elizabeth ("Bettie") Burleson 1842–1891
    2. 2. Aaron (James) Burleson 1846–1931 m. Josephine (Ann "Josie") Corley 1853–1943
      1. 1. Corley Burleson 1876–1950 m. Kate (Osborne) Parrott 1876–1954
        1. 1. James (Bernard) Burleson 1900–1973
        2. 2. Jack (C) Burleson 1904–1976 m. Lorraine Burleson 1905–
        3. 3. Malcolm (Macy) Burleson 1920–1995
        4. 4. Katherine Burleson 1924–
    3. 3. Martha (Fraces (Mai)) Burleson 1837–1868 m. Sidney (Milton) Jones 1832–
      1. 1. Robert (Lee) Jones 1865–1940
  6. 6. George (W) Goff 1823– m. Nancy Helverson\Elverston? 1803–
  7. 7. John (Mathew) Goff 1825–1891 m. Rebecca Goff 1823–
    1. 1. Eveline Goff 1853–
    2. 2. Fannie Goff 1856–
  8. 8. Elizabeth Goff 1828–
  9. 9. Wiley (Hearn) Goff 1834–1893 m. Mary (Jane) Haire 1838–1901
    1. 1. Wiley (Hearne Goff) Jr 1864–1880
    2. 2. Mattie (F) Goff 1866–1920
    3. 3. Billie (Edwin) Goff 1875–
    4. 4. Sabra Goff 1877–1961
    5. 5. Annie Goff 1881–1971 m. Robert (Lee) Hancock 1866–1944
      1. 1. Robert (Leolan) Hancock 1896–1979 m. Ruby Hancock 1894–1993
        1. 1. Winnie (Fay) Hancock 1918–1975 m. Robert (Leslie) Morris 1917–1978
        2. 2. Orena (V (Rena)) Hancock 1924–
        3. 3. Modena ((Dena) Augusta) Eagan 1924–2013 m. Buford (Milton) Eagan 1924–1990
      2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Hancock 1897–
      3. 3. Elsie (G) Hancock 1900–1994
      4. 4. Lewis (Odell) Hancock 1920–1969
      5. 5. Bernice (Ray) Hancock 1911–1985
      6. 6. James (Eldon) Hancock 1902–1974 m. Mary (Virginia) Groves 1901–1964
        1. 1. Max (Loyd) Hancock 1926–2010
        2. 2. Forest (Lee) Hancock 1930–2006
        3. 3. James Hancock 1923–1928
      7. 7. Clifford (T) Hancock 1906–1994
      8. 8. Joseph (Wayne) Hancock 1908–1981 m. Bessie (Mae) Bearden 1909–1982
      9. 9. Rosa (Pauline) Hancock 1914–1926
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Mary) Goff 1866–1912
    7. 7. Lydia Goff 1869–1880
    8. 8. William (Edwin) Goff 1875–1965
    9. 9. Betty Goff 1868–
  10. 10. Martha (A) Goff 1838–
  11. 11. Sabra (A) Goff 1840–
  12. 12. William (Price "Billie") Goff 1829–1918 m. Martha (Ann) Tanner 1834–1908
    1. 1. William (Wesley) Goff 1862–1940
    2. 2. Warren (Joseph) Goff 1855– m. Martha (Ann) Goff 1857–1914
      1. 1. Arthur (J) Goff 1889–1952
      2. 2. Russell Goff 1889–1914
      3. 3. James (Wesley) Goff 1892–1950
      4. 4. Charlie (Hooker) Goff 1876–1932 m. Ruth Goff 1881–1930
        1. 1. Boyd (A.) Goff 1901–1964
        2. 2. Maria Goff 1915–
        3. 3. Bessie Goff 1906–
        4. 4. Gladys (E) Goff 1907–1994 m. Quitman (C) Cumbest 1888–1960
        5. 5. Leslie (E) Goff 1908–1980 m. Glennie (R) Goff 1911–
      5. 5. William (Henry) Goff 1872–1937
      6. 6. Mary (Etta) Kirkwood 1878–1956
      7. 7. Lydia (Edwina) Dickens 1879–1961
      8. 8. Rose (Ella) Roberts 1880–1934
    3. 3. Lewis (Willis) Goff 1869–1952
    4. 4. Lyman (Randall) Goff 1868–1943
    5. 5. Martha (Ann) Johnson 1852–1933
    6. 6. Wiley (H.) Goff 1853–1938
  13. 13. JOHN (T) Goff 1829–1865

James Goff's Timeline

10 Records

1773
1773-1865
James A Goff was married in South Carolina
South Carolina
1782
30 May 1782
Birth of James A Goff in Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 18
James A Goff resided here in Duplin, North Carolina
Duplin, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 38
James A Goff resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
1825
1825
Age 43
James A Goff resided here in No Township Listed, Jackson County, MS
No Township Listed, Jackson County, MS
1830
1830
Age 48
James A Goff resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1840
1840
Age 58
James A Goff resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1845
1845
Age 63
James A Goff resided here in No Township Listed, Jackson County, MS
No Township Listed, Jackson County, MS
1850
1850
Age 68
James A Goff resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1860
Jun 1860
Age 78
Death of James A Goff in Jackson, Rankin, Mississippi, United States
Jackson, Rankin, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1782
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: M432_374; Page: 13B; Image: 31
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1773-1865
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Duplin, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Duplin, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 406; Image: 364; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Jackson, Mississippi; Page: 46; NARA Roll: M33_58; Image: 66

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Jackson County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Jackson, Mississippi; Series: M19; Roll: 71; Page: 3; Family History Library Film: 0014839

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: 214; Page: 270; Family History Library Film: 0014840

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Jackson County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: M432_374; Page: 13B; Image: 31

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, Rankin, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wade, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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