Wilma, Thanks for the information! I am trying to find info about John B. and Nancy's son Abe he was shot to death along with my gggrandpa Bill Wireman. Did your husband know anything about that? Let me know, Thanks, Tanna -----Original Message----- From: Wilma Wireman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 7:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Magoffin] John B. (Goodeye) Wireman Tanna, My husband said that John B. (Goodeye) Wireman was his great uncle, He said that John B. was a brother to Dan Wireman , who was Marvin's grandfather. Here is what I found out about John B. Wireman. John B "Goodeye" Wireman son of Jacob Wireman and Susanna Sizemore. He was born Oct 28, 1858 and died April 24, 1939. married first to Nancy Hale on Dec 10, 1874 at Grassey Gap in Floyd county, Nancy born ct 22, 1860 died April 31, 1885. John B. married second to Nancy Carpenter born April 21, 1856, died Sept 1, 1948. she was the daughter of Stephen Carpenter. their children were= 1- Mollie Wireman McCarty. 2- Basil Wireman 3- Will Mae Wireman 4- Roy Wireman 5- Jane Wireman Oney 6- Abe Wireman 7- Steven Wireman 8- Bessie Wireman Joseph 9- Margaret Wireman Shepherd 10- Goldie Wireman 11- John B. Wireman According to Irene Wireman Stanley, John B Wireman was given the name of Goodeye because he was such a good shot. This information was taken from the Wireman books purchased from the Magoffin county Historical Society. Hope this helps. Wilma Wireman ==== KYMAGOFF Mailing List ==== Small Deeds Done Are Better Than Great Deeds Planned It is strange, but very true--giving just enriches you. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx