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James R Goff 1805–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: Washington, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 10 Dec 1840

Death Location: Copiah, Mississippi, USA

Father: John Capt.

Mother: Delilah None

Spouse(s): Martha Cook

Children(s): Elbert CSA, Myra Goff

In 1805, James R Goff entered the world in Washington, Louisiana, USA, born to John Holly K Goff Capt And Delilah. In 1830, James R Goff resided in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. James R Goff married Martha Cook, and had children including Elbert Holly Goff Lt Csa, Myra A Goff. James R Goff passed away in 1840 in Copiah, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1805, James R Goff entered the world in Washington, Louisiana, USA, born to John Holly K Goff Capt And Delilah.
  • In 1830, James R Goff resided in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
  • James R Goff married Martha Cook, and had children including Elbert Holly Goff Lt Csa, Myra A Goff.
  • James R Goff passed away in 1840 in Copiah, Mississippi, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Goff's Ancestors

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James Goff
1805–1840
Birth Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John Holly K. Goff Capt.
1780–1833
, Washington, Georgia, USA
Delilah
1781–1840
, Union, South Carolina
Grandparents
Natheniel Goff
1750–1808
Orange, Duplin Co., North Carolina
Rachel Holly
1753–1830
Windsor, Bertie, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Goff
1717–1809
Civil Mathis
1730–1789
John Holley
1714–1765
Rebecca Holley
1719–1771
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1689–1752
Mary Ballet
1693–1725
James Matthews
1670–1738
Elizabeth Boddie
1687–1740
John Holley
1690–1728
Sarah Anderson
1694–1728
John Gilbert
1690–1735
Sarah
1700–1735

James Goff's Descendants

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James (R) Goff (1805–10 Dec 1840) m. Martha Cook (27 Dec 1814–10 Mar 1870)
  1. 1. Elbert (Holly Goff Lt) CSA 1835–1864 m. Martha (Rowan) Weeks 1835–1892
  2. 2. Myra (A) Goff 1832–

James Goff's Timeline

4 Records

1805
1805
Birth of James R Goff in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1830
1830
Age 25
James R Goff resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1840
10 Dec 1840
Age 35
Death of James R Goff in Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Copiah, Mississippi, USA
1842
24 Feb 1842
Age 37
James R Goff was married in Copiah, Mississippi
Copiah, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1842
    Event Place: Copiah, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935

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

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1840
    Event Place: Copiah, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Copiah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Loose Papers), 1823-1875; Author: Copiah County (Mississippi). Chancery Clerk; Probate Place: Copiah, Mississippi

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