YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

James Elphinstone Nelson Goff 1863 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 July 1863

Birth Location: Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death Date: 4 Feb 1942

Death Location: New South Wales, Australia

Father: Charles Goff

Mother: Roseannah Young

Spouse(s): Mary Maris

Children(s): Mabel Goff, George Goff, Frederick Goff, James Goff, Authur Goff, Lucy Goff

James Elphinstone Nelson Goff was born in 1863 in Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the child of Charles Goff and Roseannah Isabella Young. In 1913, James Elphinstone Nelson Goff resided in Leichhardt, Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia. James Elphinstone Nelson Goff married Mary Ann Maris, and had children including Mabel Maris Goff, George Richard Goff, Frederick W Goff, James E Goff, Authur John Goff, Lucy Emily Rose Goff. James Elphinstone Nelson Goff passed away in 1942 in New South Wales, Australia.

Find more search results for James Goff
JG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • James Elphinstone Nelson Goff was born in 1863 in Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the child of Charles Goff and Roseannah Isabella Young.
  • In 1913, James Elphinstone Nelson Goff resided in Leichhardt, Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia.
  • James Elphinstone Nelson Goff married Mary Ann Maris, and had children including Mabel Maris Goff, George Richard Goff, Frederick W Goff, James E Goff, Authur John Goff, Lucy Emily Rose Goff.
  • James Elphinstone Nelson Goff passed away in 1942 in New South Wales, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Goff's Ancestors

Self
James Goff
1863 – 1942
Birth Place: Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Parents
Charles Goff
1825 – 1918
Shoreditch, London Borough of Hackney, Greater London, England
Roseannah (Isabella) Young
1845 – 1916
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Grandparents
Charles Goff
1793 –
Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
Thomas Sommers
1793 –
Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
John (Henry) Young
1801 – 1876
Jersey, Channel Islands
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Murray
1814 – 1882
Armagh County, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Owen Goff
Ann Coppock
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Gough
1732 – 1815
Alice Carps
1734 – 1813

James Goff's Descendants

1.
JG
James (Elphinstone Nelson) Goff (6 July 1863 – 4 Feb 1942) m. Mary (Ann) Maris (5 Aug 1882 – Abt. 1937)
  1. 1. Mabel (Maris) Goff (Abt. 1900 – )
  2. 2. George (Richard) Goff (27 Oct 1915 – 1961) m. Ruby (Phyllis) Thompson (8 May 1920 – 01 Feb 1960)
    1. 1. Milton (George Kensington) Goff (8 Jan 1937 – 4 Apr 2024) m. Patricia (Catherine St) Julian (12 Mar 1940 – 12 Jun 2012)
      1. 1. Catherine, (Phyllis) Goff (15 Sep 1962 – ) m. Phillip (Edwin) Hutchesson (31 May 1960 – )
        1. 1. Tyronne (Kain) Hutchesson (27 Dec 1985 – ) m. Chrystal Ford (13 Mar 1990 – )
        2. 2. Boan (Zeth) Hutchesson
        3. 3. Zeb Hutchesson
        4. 4. Gemma Hutchesson
        5. 5. Zanna Hutchesson
      2. 2. Kahne Goff (25 Sep 1974 – )
      3. 3. Stuart (James Decource) Goff ( – 15 Feb 2019)
      4. 4. Steven Goff
    2. 2. Beverley (Joyce) Goff (5 May 1940 – 2003)
    3. 3. Pamela Goff (5 Oct 1944 – 2015)
    4. 4. Harold Goff
    5. 5. Pam Goff
    6. 6. Bev Goff
  3. 3. Frederick (W) Goff (Abt. 1919 – )
  4. 4. James (E) Goff (Abt. 1962 – )
  5. 5. Authur (John) Goff ( – Abt. 19 1960)
  6. 6. Lucy (Emily Rose) Goff (abt 1910 – )

James Goff's Timeline

3 Records

1863
6 July 1863
Birth of James Elphinstone Nelson Goff in Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1913
1913
Age 50
James Elphinstone Nelson Goff resided here in Leichhardt, Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia
Leichhardt, Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia
1942
4 Feb 1942
Age 79
Death of James Elphinstone Nelson Goff in New South Wales, Australia
New South Wales, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 July 1863
    Event Place: Sydney, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions, 1837-2003

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Leichhardt, Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Leichhardt
    Record Source: New South Wales, Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, 1859-1958

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1942
    Event Place: New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] New South Wales, Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, 1859-1958
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions, 1837-2003

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] Sydney, Australia, Cemetery Headstone Transcriptions, 1837-2003

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE