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Matthew Goss 1787–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1787

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Holmes, Mississippi, United States

Father: Bryant Goss

Mother: Matilda Thompson

Spouse(s): Margaret WHITE

Children(s): Jacob Goss, John Goss, James Goss, Hiriam Goss, Franklin Goss, Cassada Goss, Arminta Goss, Mathew Goss, Sarah Goss

In 1787, Matthew Goss entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Bryant Goss And Matilda Thompson. In 1820, Matthew Goss resided in Habersham, Georgia, United States. In 1850, Matthew Goss resided in Holmes, Mississippi, USA. Matthew Goss married Margaret Peggy White, and had children including Arminta Goss, Cassada Goss, Franklin Goss, Hiriam Goss, Jacob Christopher Goss, James William Goss, John P Goss, Mathew Goss, Sarah Ann Goss. Matthew Goss passed away in 1860 in Holmes, Mississippi, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1787, Matthew Goss entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Bryant Goss And Matilda Thompson.
  • In 1820, Matthew Goss resided in Habersham, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1850, Matthew Goss resided in Holmes, Mississippi, USA.
  • Matthew Goss married Margaret Peggy White, and had children including Arminta Goss, Cassada Goss, Franklin Goss, Hiriam Goss, Jacob Christopher Goss, James William Goss, John P Goss, Mathew Goss, Sarah Ann Goss.
  • Matthew Goss passed away in 1860 in Holmes, Mississippi, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bryant Goss
1780–1864
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Matilda Thompson
1775–1867
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret WHITE
1800–1850
Birth Location: Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
MW

Children(s)

Jacob Goss
1832–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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John Goss
1827–1903
Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
JG
James Goss
1828–
Birth Location: Alabama
JG
Hiriam Goss
1830–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
HG
Franklin Goss
1834–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
FG
Cassada Goss
1836–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
CG
Arminta Goss
1838–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
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Mathew Goss
1842–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
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Sarah Goss
1845–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
SG

Matthew Goss's Ancestors

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Matthew Goss
1787–1860
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Bryant Goss
1780–1864
South Carolina, USA
Matilda Thompson
1775–1867
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Zachariah Goss
1750–1789
South Carolina, United States
Judith Mathews
1755–1786
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Goss's Descendants

1.
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Matthew Goss (abt 1787–1860) m. Margaret (Peggy) WHITE (22 Sep 1800–Sep 1850)
  1. 1. Jacob (Christopher) Goss 1832–
  2. 2. John (P.) Goss 1827–1903
  3. 3. James (William) Goss 1828–
  4. 4. Hiriam Goss 1830–
  5. 5. Franklin Goss 1834–
  6. 6. Cassada Goss 1836–
  7. 7. Arminta Goss 1838–
  8. 8. Mathew Goss 1842–
  9. 9. Sarah (Ann) Goss 1845– m. James Sapp 1820–
    1. 1. Rachel (A) Sapp –1893 m. Napoleon (Bonaparte) Rains 1841–1908
      1. 1. Claude (Vernon) Rains 1892–1952 m. Frances (Ann) Pipkin 1911–1979
        1. 1. Napoleon (B.) Rains 1937–2009 m. Mrs (M R) Rains 1855–
        2. 2. Etolia (Ora) Rains 1940–2011
      2. 2. James (Robert) Rains 1889–1934 m. Rockie (Mae) Jeffords 1895–1950
        1. 1. Emma (Jewell) Rains 1926–2018 m. Ed Greenelsh 1914–1999
        2. 2. Robert (Wesley) Rains 1911–1968 m. Hattie Cordell 1905–1980
        3. 3. Allard (Ernest) Rains 1913–1964 m. Margaret Reed 1920–2010
        4. 4. James (Leon) Rains 1916–1985 m. Cordellia (Eleanor) Sills 1925–2009 m. Clara (Idella) Lowe 1919–1985
        5. 5. Clifton Rains 1918–2005
        6. 6. William (Harold) Rains 1919–1988 m. Ethel (Louise Tucker) m-Rains 1920–2000
        7. 7. A (Z Vernon) Raines 1916–2000 m. Doris (Hazel) Little 1920–1978
        8. 8. J. (D.) Rains 1922–1993 m. Mary (Grace) Busby 1927–1996
        9. 9. Rachel (Ellen) Rains 1924–2004 m. Franklin (Randolph) High 1913–2014
        10. 10. David (Leroy 'Dick') Rains 1928–1986
      3. 3. George (W) Raines 1853–1973
    2. 2. Dill Sapp 1853–
    3. 3. Adelaine Sapp 1855–

Matthew Goss's Timeline

5 Records

1787
abt 1787
Birth of Matthew Goss in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 33
Matthew Goss resided here in Habersham, Georgia, United States
Habersham, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 63
Matthew Goss resided here in Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 73
Matthew Goss resided here in Dark Corner Beat, , Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Dark Corner Beat, , Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 73
Death of Matthew Goss in Holmes, Mississippi, United States
Holmes, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1787
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Habersham, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Habersham, Georgia; Page: 123; NARA Roll: M33_6; Image: 77

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: 373; Page: 265b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dark Corner Beat, , Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dark Corner Beat, Holmes, Mississippi; Roll: M653_582; Page: 788; Family History Library Film: 803582

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Holmes, Mississippi, United States
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