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Mathew "Matt" Goodson 1848–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1848

Birth Location: Watauga, North Carolina

Death Date: 29 Jul 1920

Death Location: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina

Father: William Goodson

Mother: Louisa Hicks

Spouse(s): Mary McAfee

Children(s): George Goodson, John Goodson, Dollie Goodson, Elizabeth Goodson, Margaret Goodson, Willie Goodson, Rebeckey Goodson, Mary Goodson, Merritt Goodson

The story of Mathew "Matt" Goodson began in 1848 in Watauga, North Carolina. In 1870, Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided in Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States. In 1880, Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United Sta. Mathew "Matt" Goodson married Mary Ann Mcafee, and had children including Dollie Goodson, Elizabeth L Goodson, George Washington Goodson, John Wesley Goodson, Margaret O Goodson, Mary Ella Goodson, Merritt Franklin Frank Goodson, Rebeckey L Goodson, Willie Goodson. Mathew "Matt" Goodson passed away in 1920 in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Mathew "Matt" Goodson began in 1848 in Watauga, North Carolina.
  • In 1870, Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided in Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1880, Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United Sta.
  • Mathew "Matt" Goodson married Mary Ann Mcafee, and had children including Dollie Goodson, Elizabeth L Goodson, George Washington Goodson, John Wesley Goodson, Margaret O Goodson, Mary Ella Goodson, Merritt Franklin Frank Goodson, Rebeckey L Goodson, Willie Goodson.
  • Mathew "Matt" Goodson passed away in 1920 in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mathew Goodson's Ancestors

Self
Mathew Goodson
1848–1920
Birth Place: Watauga, North Carolina
Parents
William "Abner" Goodson
1809–1870
North Carolina
Louisa Hicks
1809–1897
North Carolina
Grandparents
William Goodson
1782–1848
Lincoln, North Carolina
Rebekah
1790–1844
Lincoln, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mathew Goodson's Descendants

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Mathew ("Matt") Goodson (abt 1848–29 Jul 1920) m. Mary (Ann) McAfee (21 Mar 1848–2 Apr 1916)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Goodson 1875–1966 m. Myrtle (Virginia "Mirty") Westmoreland 1880–1960
    1. 1. Lon (Raymond) Goodson 1904–1992 m. Ruby (Marie) Mitchell 1910–2005
    2. 2. Eldridge (George) Goodson 1913–1982 m. Leila Moore 1921–2003
    3. 3. Roy Goodson 1911–1977
    4. 4. Margaret (Joyce) Goodson 1902–1993
    5. 5. Catherine (E.) Goodson 1907–1957
  2. 2. John (Wesley) Goodson 1869–1920
  3. 3. Dollie Goodson 1886–
  4. 4. Elizabeth (L.) Goodson 1870–
  5. 5. Margaret (O.) Goodson 1878–
  6. 6. Willie Goodson 1882–1950
  7. 7. Rebeckey (L.) Goodson 1875–
  8. 8. Mary (Ella) Goodson 1872–1959
  9. 9. Merritt (Franklin "Frank") Goodson 1889–1923

Mathew Goodson's Timeline

6 Records

1848
abt 1848
Birth of Mathew "Matt" Goodson in Watauga, North Carolina
Watauga, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 22
Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided here in Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 32
Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided here in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 52
Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided here in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Mathew "Matt" Goodson resided here in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina
Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina
1920
29 Jul 1920
Age 72
Death of Mathew "Matt" Goodson in Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina
Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1848
    Event Place: Watauga, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 21C; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0044
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1185; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1241185
    [3] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [4] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004, NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 294A; Image: 595; Family History Library Film: 552624
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1099; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375112

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1099; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375112

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 294A; Image: 595; Family History Library Film: 552624

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1920
    Event Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004, NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1185; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1241185

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Family History Film: 1254954; Page: 21C; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0044

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