Posted on: Goad Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/GoadBios/22 Surname: Goad ------------------------- Hello Goad List!! Sorry it has taken a few days to get this listed. Hope it helps someone!! >From the History of Warrick County - Biographical Sketches Peter Goad, a native of Virginia, was born near where the battle of Bull Run was fought, January 1, 1806, being the seventh of eleven children bron to Stephen and Rachel (Smith) Goad, both natives of Virginia. Stephen Goad moved to Tennessee about 1808, where he followed farming about six years, when he died, and was buried on the Cumberland Mountains, in White County. Peter Goad lived with his parents, receiving no education and following farming, and after his father's death lived in White County about eight years, when they moved near Nashville, where they remained on a farm six years. In 1828, they came to Warrick County, Indiana, locating on farm in Boon Township, where he and his mother lived until the latter's death. He was married when nineteen years old to Dicy Smith, of Wilson County, Tenn., and by her is the father of eight children - six sons and two daughters - all of whom are living. Mr. Goad gave his first farm on 160 acres tohis two sons, Jackson and George. He owns 120 acres of good land in Hart and Boon Townships, besides the 120 acres near Boonville, where he lives. In politics, Mr. Goad is a demoncrat; served as County Commissioner twelve years for Warrick County, and is one of the most respected and honest pioneers. His wife, a loved and loving lady, died October 8, 1869. Akillis F. Goad, son of the old pioneer, Peter Goad, is a native of Warrick County, Ind., his birth occurring March 29, 1830. He was reared tomanhood on the old homestead in Boon Township, the majority of his time being passed in hard work, as was common for boys of that day. At the age of twenty-two years he married, and moving onto a farm in the northeastern part of Boon Township, deeded him by his father, has ever since resided there, engaged in agricultural pursuits. To the original tract he has added sixty acres, and the farm of 160 acres is well-improved and well cultivated. November 18, 1852, he was united in marriage with Docia S. Barclay, by whom he is the father of nine children, whose names are William M., Sarah A. (Mrs. Eli Boardman), Levi T., Rebecca A., James N., George M., Travis D., Ida M., and Peter F. Mr. Goad is a Democrat and one of the county's intelligent farmers and enterprising citizens. James W. Goad, farmer, was born September 21, 1835, in Warrick County, Ind., and is the second born in a family of twelve children, of Andrew J. and Clementina (Osborn) Goad, natives respectively of Tennessee and Indiana. The father came to Warrick County from Tennessee with his uncle, Peter Goad, when fourteen years old, and on attaining his majority married and entered land where our subject now lives. He died October 9, 1870, followed by his widow in April, 1880. Mr. Goad was one of Warrick's earliest pioneers and most honored citizens. He followed farming through life, and by a temperate, steady life secured a tract of land comprising about 1500 acres of land. James W. Goad received a limited education in youth, was raised on a farm, and at the age of twenty-three years married and began doing for himself. Like his father before him, he has made farming his life's vocation, and is the present owner of 140 acres of well-improved land. In addition to agricultural pursuits he has, for the past thirty-two years, operated a steam-thresher during the seasons. September 23, 1858, he was united in marriage with Nancy Barclay, and to their union a family of nine children have been born - all living but two. In politics, Mr. Goad is a Democrate, and in all matters of a valuable public nature actively co-operates. John A. Goad, Commissioner elect of Warrick County, was born in White County, Tenn., May 17, 1826, being the eldest of eight children born to Peter and Darcy (Smith) Goad. He came with his parents to this county in 1828 and was here raised to manhood, securing only such education as the schools of that primitive day afforded. At the age of twenty-two years, he married and moved on the farm in Owen Township, where he now resides. He has made farming a success being the owner of 160 acres of well-improved land, which he keeps well stocked and in good condition. June 14, 1848, he was united in marriage with Miss L. J. Powers, of Warrick County, and eight children have been born to their union, these six yet living: Alva J., Hannah F. (who married John Ellison), Martin A., Jacob F. Charles W. and Lucy A. Mr. Goad is a Democrat in politics, and although not an office seeker by any means, he has occupied various local positions of honor and trust. The fall of 1884, as the nominee of his party, he was elected County Commissioner, his term of office to begin in December, 1885. He and wife represent one of Owen Township's best families, and both are members of the General Baptist Church. That is all I have for now!! Still going through everything I copied. Will post more when I can. Myra Smith