This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/789.4.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Mandy, thanks so much. Will look forward to hearing from you. Gloria

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/789.4.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Gloria, I will have to get some photos scanned, but would love to contribute. By the way, my mother's name was Athleen Lewis and her sisters were Maudine and Doris. I actually still live in the old Leon Lewis homeplace (that he built in the 1920s) in Irwinville. I am glad someone is interested in the history. Mandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fletcher, Lewis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/789.4.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Mandy, would you share some of the images of the old pavillion? I have some fond memories of going there as a child with my family. In fact I have a photo of me playing in the beautiful white sand on the shore with my mother when I was less than a year old. I host the Ben Hill County, Georgia GenWeb site and would love to set up a page for the Crystal Lake site on either the Irwin or Ben Hill pages. Gloria

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/789.4.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My mother and her sisters inherited 1/2 of Crystal Lake from their father Leon Lewis in 1953. The other half was owned by Jehu Fletcher. My mother and one sister also bought out Mr. Fletcher's shares. They sold the property sometime before my birth in 1954. I have many old photos of the wooden pavilion and have heard many stories through the years. Yes there were bowling or duck pin alleys, a dance floor and roller skating in the pavilion back in the day. My daughter worked their as a teenager just before it closed to the public. She was told that insurance became too high to keep the park open. Mandy Bryant

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tc.2ADI/789.4.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Gloria, perhaps you will enjoy this (attached) photo although the building is far in the background. It was taken around 1949 or 50. I have another family photo taken from almost the same vantage point five years earlier....can barely make out the framework of a building. I wondered if it was going up or going down at that time. BTW, would like to visit your site but can't find the url.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Johnnie, Which William are you connected to? Thanks, Dayna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.2.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Christopher, My connection to Goff is that William's daughter, Penelope Jane Goff married my 3rd great grandfather, Robert Allen Hill. Hunter is another name that I have studied as well. If I get stumped on my direct surname, I have been known to venture off on an indirect line in an attempt to find out more information. This approach has put me in contact with more fine relatives that you'll probably believe. Sometimes, they have information that helps me a lot and vise versa. I will continue to share what I find with you as well. Maybe we can figure this out or find someone who has. Thanks, Dayna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: James, Goff, Fallon, Smith, Sutton, Pool, Solley, Looper, Herring, Stewart, Tidmore, Brixey, Buchanan, Jones, DePierne, Parent, Darneal, Taylor, Mastin, Czarnecki, Zielinski, Swiatlowski, Ellis, Hollar Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am attached to the Dempsey Goff/ Catherine Herring line through William Goff as well. I am interested in anything that you might find on this line! Please contact me at jackwjames@aol.com Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Dayna, To what extent are you a stakeholder in the line we have been discussing? If William Goff is a direct ancestor of yours, and Samuel Goff is my direst ancestor, we probably have Dempsey Goff (RS), married Catherine Herring, as a common ancestor. If so, I will continue to throw interesting info at you for your interpretation. Please let me know, I don't want to have you invest your time in a line that you are not too closely tied to. Thanks again for your help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Christopher, I just printed your information and will digest this and get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks for taking the time to document your findings. Did my information help you at all from my last message?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tc.2ADI/839 Message Board Post: Hello- Am in search of any information on Franklin Ray born 1809 in Barnwell SC. He was a school teacher and moved his family to Berrien Co. Ga. where he died in 1876. I am looking for his parents and siblings- any help would be wonderful! Thanks, Nichole

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.2.1 Message Board Post: Dayna, I worked hard over the last week to form my own views on the Goff line. I am new to this line. I am coming at it as a known descendent of Samuel Goff who married Eliza Hunter on 30 November 1839. One of Samuel Goff's youngest children, Martha (born about 1859) married George Washington Conger 25 February 1874, in Irwin County, Georgia. What I have compiled from census records makes good sense to me, however it remains circumstancial evidense. There are rumors of the Samuel and WIlliam (of the 1820 census) being the children of a Dempsey Goff who served in the Rev War in North Carolina. The unusual names, Dempsy and Tabitha, showing showing up in later generations suggest very strong ties. Again please let me know your thoughts, mine are below: Goff Thoughts: Note that the various census recorders spelled Goff in many ways: Goff, Gaff, and Gaugh. However, the names and ages of the children provide clear continuity through the decades. 1820 US Census; Emanuel County, Georgia · two entries, one following immediately after the other, on page 82 William Goff: 1 free white male, 26 – 45 years old 1 free white female, 26 – 45 years old Samuel Goff: 1 free white male, 26 – 45 years old 1 free white female, 16 – 25 years old 2 free white males, < 10 years old 2 free white females, < 10 years old I think: This William and Samuel, each married and a head of household, with 1820 census entries right next to each other are most likely brothers; but possibly cousins. __________________________________________________________________ 1830 US Census; Lowndes County, Georgia William Goff: 1 free white male, 30 – 39 years old 1 free white male, 70 – 79 years old (father – in – law ?) 2 free white male, < 5 years old 1 free white female, 30 - 39 years old 1 free white female, 20 - 29 years old 2 free white female, 5 - 9 years old 1830 US Census; Irwin County, Georgia Samuel Goff: 1 free white male, 40 – 49 years old 1 free white female, 30 – 39 years old 2 free white males, 10 – 14 years old 1 free white males, 5 – 9 years old 1 free white males, < 5 years old 2 free white females, 10 - 14 years old 2 free white females, 15 - 19 years old 1 free white females, < 5 years old I think: The 2 male children 10 – 14 years old are William & James Goff. The male child 5 – 9 years old is Samuel Goff. ___________________________________________________________________ 1840 US Census; Irwin County, Georgia · two entries on the same page, separated by 7 entries Samuel Gaff: 1 free white male, 15 – 19 years old (Married Eliza Hunter, 30 Nov., 1839) 1 free white female, 15 - 19 years old William Gaff: 1 free white male, 20 – 29 years old (Married Elizabeth Hunter, 24 Aug., 1837) 1 free white female, 20 – 29 years old 1 free white male, < 5 years old 1 free white female, < 5 years old 1840 US Census; Dooley County, Georgia James Gaff: 1 free white male, 20 – 29 years old (Married Eliza Woodward) 1 free white female, 15 – 19 years old 1 free white female, 40 – 49 years old (mother-in-law ?) I think: This Samuel, William and James are brothers (they live in very close proximity), and are the sons of either the William or Samuel from the 1820 census. However, 20 years have passed since the 1820 census, and only Samuel had children in 1820, and therefore only Samuel’s children could be 20+ years old in 1840. Samuel had two males under 10 years old in his household in 1820; probably William (born 1816) and James (born 1819); Samuel was not born until 1821. ___________________________________________________________________ 1850 US Census; Irwin County, Georgia William Gaff: age 34 Male farming Georgia Elizabeth age 28 F Penelope age 11 F Susanah age 10 F Nancy age 7 F Martha age 5 F Larkin age 3 M William age <1 M 1850 US Census; Dooley County, Georgia · two entries, one following immediately after the other, on the same page Samuel Gaff: age 29 Male farmer Georgia Elizer age 26 F Elisha age 6 M Thomas age 4 M Mary J. age 3 F John age 1 M James S. Gaff: age 31 Male farmer Georgia Elizer age 26 F Nancy age 9 F Samuel age 7 M William age 5 M Tabitha age 3 F I think: In 1850, it seems to be that brothers Samuel and James Gaff are living within a few houses of each other in Dooley County, Georgia, where Samuel Goff (senior) appears to live, while William Gaff lives in nearby Irwin County, Georgia. William’s oldest daughter is named Penelope, which was the name of his supposed mother-in-law, Penelope Cox who married Elijah Hunter. Samuel’s oldest son is named Elisha, which is the name of Elijah Hunter’s father. _____________________________________________________________ 1860 US Census; Dooley County, Georgia Samuel Gaff: age 70 Male farmer South Carolina Tabitha age 70 F ? Pinkney age 16 F I think: This is Samuel Goff (senior), the brother of William Goff of the 1820 census. Note, Samuel’s wife’s name of Tabitha. Samuel died in September 1860. 1860 US Census; Dooley County, Georgia Jas F. Gaff: age 42 Male farmer Georgia Elizabeth age 38 F Nancy age 20 F Samuel age 17 M William age 14 M Tabitha age 12 F Jno G, age 9 M Sarah age 7 F Lila age 5 F Jas age 3 M (Jas is archaic short hand for James) 1860 US Census; Wilcox County, Georgia William Goff: age 45 Male farm laborer Georgia Elizabeth age 40 F Penelope age 20 F Susan age 18 F Nancy age 15 F Larkin age 11 M William age 10 M James age 5 M Florida 1860 US Census; Liberty County, Florida Samuel Goff: age 39 Male farmer Georgia (Samuel’s last census record) Elizer age 37 F Elisha age 16 M Thomas age 14 M Mary J. age 12 F John age 11 M Rutha age 7 F Sarah age 5 F Martha age 1 F Florida I think: I am convinced that James, William, and Samuel Goff are brothers, and the children of Samuel Goff (born 1790). James was the most likely to use family names; his first two boys are named after his father & brother (Samuel) and his uncle & brother (William). Tabitha is am unusual name as well, but it was his mother’s. James’ youngest and last son (Dempsey, born 1866; see 1870 census) was named after a rumored grandfather. Dempsey is a very uncommon as a given name. ___________________________________________________________________ 1870 US Census; Irwin County, Georgia Eliza Goff: age 50 F Keeping House Georgia (Samuel’s wife) Rutha age 16 M Sarah age 14 F Martha age 10 F Nancy age 9 F 1870 US Census; Worth County, Georgia James Gaugh: age 51 Male farm laborer Georgia Eliza age 48 F Sarah age 16 F Delila age 14 F James age 11 M Eliza age 8 F Elvinia age 6 F Dempsey age 4 M Note: Samuel died between the 1860 and 1870 census. I was no longer able to find William or his family in the records. 1880 US Census; Sumter County, Florida James Gaff: age 58 Male farm laborer Georgia Eliza age 58 F Eliza age 18 F Elvinia age 16 F Dempsey age 14 M I think: the name of the youngest child, Dempsey is key to earlier generations. 1900 US Census; Lake County, Florida James S. Goff age 81 M Father-in-Law Georgia Nancy Story age 59 F John Story age 62 M head of household Minnie Story age 16 F Note: James Goff as an old man, living with his daughter Nancy, who had married John Story.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harper, Elder, Peacock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tc.2ADI/838 Message Board Post: June do you have the information on the Harper-Elder clan connections?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lennon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/834.1 Message Board Post: Taneya, I did search the Ocilla Star-Irwin County Georgia from January-March 8th and did not find an obit for your Lennon family. I did not find any mention of him. In our Irwin County Cemetery book there is one Lennon grave Lennon Infant b/d 16 September 1896 Son of W. Lennon and A. B. Lennon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TURNER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tc.2ADI/837 Message Board Post: My Turner Line started 1830's Irwin Co out of Tattnall Co some stayed & ended Irwin. Some moved on to Berrien,Tift,Wilcox,Lowndes Co's. If theres anyone is interested I am DNA #5918 George Turner.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.2 Message Board Post: Christopher, here is what I have on William. I don't know who his parents were. I have included my sources to make it easier for you to check my information. I would appreciate a file from you too. Let me know what you think after you look through this material. Thanks! Dayna 10 Aug 2006 10:23 AM Descendants of William Goff Dayna Cohen McMullen P.O. Box 1294 Kemah, TX 77565-1294 1 GOFF, William b: Abt. 1817 in Georgia src: 1860 U.S. Census d: 1864 src: Mildred Justice research Number of children: 6 - +HUNTER, Elizabeth b: 1822 in Georgia src: "Pioneers of the Wiregrass, Georgia" by Huxford m: 24 Aug 1837 in unknown Residence: could not read or write Mother: Penelope Cox Father: Elijah Hunter Number of children: 6 2 GOFF, Penelope Jane b 1: 08 Jul 1841 in Georgia src: Death certificate b 2: 1842 in Georgia src: 1900 United States Federal Census d: 04 Aug 1920 in LaFayette, Walker Co., GA src: Death certificate Residence: died at 79 years, 26 days, at son, Peyton Hill's home Source: Death certificate Number of children: 9 ---+HILL, Robert Allen b: 10 Sep 1841 in Georgia src: Death certificate d: 31 May 1928 in Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA src: Death certificate Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Walker Co., GA Source: I llene Hill League/Gloria McDaniel Interview and History of Walker Co., GA by James Alfred Sartain, pg. 523 m: 24 Jul 1865 in Dooly Co., GA src: Broderbund cd #3 Residence: death certificate says b. in AL, census says GA. Mother: Emily Peppers Father: James W. Hill Number of children: 9 2 GOFF, Susannah aka: Susan b: Abt. 1842 in Georgia src: 1860 U.S. Census 2 GOFF, Nancy b: Abt. 1845 in Georgia src: 1860 U.S. Census for Wilcox Co., GA roll 141, pg. 727. 1850 U.S. Census for Irwin Co., GA page 11 of transcription by Huxford Genealogy Society book that I purchased Oct. 2002, Nancy was 7. 2 GOFF, Larking b: Abt. 1849 in Georgia src: 1860 U.S. Census for Wilcox Co., GA roll 141, pg. 727. 1850 U.S. Census for Irwin Co., GA page 11 of transcription by Huxford Genealogy Society book that I purchased Oct. 2002, Larking was spelled Larkin and he was 3 years old (1847). This year of birth is in conflict with the 1860 census. 2 GOFF, William, Jr. b: Abt. 1850 in Georgia src: 1850 U.S. Census for Irwin Co., GA page 11 of transcription by Huxford Genealogy Society book that I purchased Oct. 2002, William was nine months old. 1860 U.S. Census for Wilcox Co., GA roll 141, pg. 727. 2 GOFF, James D. b: Abt. 1857 in Florida

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/71.128.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Dayna, Thank you for your reply. I am greatly confused. I have been working with reports that Samuel Goff (born c. 1821) who married Eliza Hunter (on 30 November 1839 in Irwin County, Georgia) was the brother of William Goff who was to have married Elizabeth Hunter (the sister of Eliza Hunter). Both brothers were supposed to have been the sons of James Goff (born 1782 in North Carolina and moved with most of his family to Mississippi, including William Goff). I have the 1850 Mississippi census for the James Goff that I was thinking of, showing a son named William (age 21, meaning he was born about 1829). William was supposed to have married Elizabetrh Hunter on 24 August 1837. He would have been nine years old. Conclusion, The William in Mississippi must not be the William Goff that married Elizabeth Hunter in 1837. I found the census record for your William in Georgia. He is much more likely to be the William that I am trying to find. Do you have any evidence of the parentage of your William Goff. Do you have any evidence that he had a brother or cousin named Samuel Goff. My Samuel Goff (and his wife Eliza) is found in the 1840 Irwin Co., Ga.; 1850 Dooley Co., Ga.; 1860 Liberty Co., Fl.; and 1870 Irwin Co., Ga. census'. I would love to confirm the links between these supposed relatives. Thanks again for any help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Tc.2ADI/835.1.1 Message Board Post: George, Thank you for your reply. The information you offered is appreciated, but fairly well known. What is making me crazy is trying to determine (or confirm) the parents of Samuel Goff, with some least evidence to support it. Thanks again, and if you know Samuel's parents (he was born c. 1818 - 1820) I would appreciate the information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TURNER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Tc.2ADI/835.1 Message Board Post: Samuel Goff m. Elizar J. Hunter 11/30/1839 in Irwin Co Ga.