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James Goodman 1860–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 July 1860

Birth Location: Wales

Death Date: 25 Feb 1939

Death Location: Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Robert Goodman

Mother: Anna Watkins

Spouse(s): Jennie Cornell

Children(s): George Goodman, Alice Goodman

The story of James Goodman began in 1860 in Wales. In 1861, James Goodman resided in Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales. James Goodman married Jennie Mary Jane Cornell, and had children including Alice Goodman, George Cornell Goodman. James Goodman passed away in 1939 in Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Goodman began in 1860 in Wales.
  • In 1861, James Goodman resided in Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • James Goodman married Jennie Mary Jane Cornell, and had children including Alice Goodman, George Cornell Goodman.
  • James Goodman passed away in 1939 in Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Goodman
1821–1882
Birth Location: Birdarrend, Glamorgan, Wales
RG
Anna Watkins
1822–1890
Birth Location: Nether Rid Ash, Glamorganshire, South Wales, United Kingdom
AW

Spouses(s)

Jennie Cornell
1857–1916
Birth Location: McKeesport, Pennsylvania
JC

Children(s)

George Goodman
1884–1945
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GG
Alice Goodman
1880–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AG

James Goodman's Ancestors

Self
James Goodman
1860–1939
Birth Place: Wales
Parents
Robert Goodman
1821–1882
Birdarrend, Glamorgan, Wales
Anna (G Nancy) Watkins
1822–1890
Nether Rid Ash, Glamorganshire, South Wales, United Kingdom
Grandparents
James Goodman
1775–1868
Cromhall, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Goodman
1746–1800
Mary Goodman
1742–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Goodman
–1778

James Goodman's Descendants

1.
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James Goodman (28 July 1860–25 Feb 1939) m. Jennie ("Mary Jane") Cornell (abt 1857–20 Jan 1916)
  1. 1. George (Cornell) Goodman 1884–1945 m. Romaine (Marie) Barnett 1890–1952
    1. 1. Ruth (Virginia) Goodman 1911–2002 m. Edward (Eduardo Bajdowiez) Bydovich 1911–1966 m. Oscar (G.) Willoweit 1903–1988
      1. 1. Rickey (James) ❤️Willoweit 1942–2021
      2. 2. Ruth (Sally) ❤️Willoweit 1935–2008
    2. 2. Herbert (Cornell Timmy) ❤️Goodman 1906–1983
    3. 3. Earl (Frederick) ❤️Goodman 1909–1985 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Kropp 1918–1999
      1. 1. George (Terry) ❤️Goodman 1938–2022
    4. 4. George (Cornell "Juney (Jr.)" ❤️Goodman) Jr 1914–1978 m. Ruth (L.) Sanders 1912– m. Jennie 1918–
    5. 5. Romaine (Lillian) ❤️Goodman 1921–1994
    6. 6. Kathryn (M.) ❤️Goodman 1921–1985
    7. 7. James (Stewart Jim) ❤️Goodman 1926–2023
  2. 2. Alice Goodman 1880–

James Goodman's Timeline

10 Records

1860
28 July 1860
Birth of James Goodman in Wales
Wales
1861
1861
Age 1
James Goodman resided here in Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
1865
1865
Age 5
James Goodman resided here in Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
James Goodman resided here in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
James Goodman resided here in Wardentown, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Wardentown, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
James Goodman resided here in Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1908
Abt 1908
Age 48
James Goodman resided here in This Place
This Place
1910
1910
Age 50
James Goodman resided here in Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1927
1927
Age 67
James Goodman resided here in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1939
25 Feb 1939
Age 79
Death of James Goodman in 442 Lloyd avenue, La trobe
442 Lloyd avenue, La trobe

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 July 1860
    Event Place: Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1861 Wales Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1860
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Rostraver, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wardentown, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1908
    Event Place: This Place

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greensburg Ward 5, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Voungstown
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1939
    Event Place: 442 Lloyd avenue, La trobe
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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