Hi list!! I am leaving tomorrow for two week vacation, so any replies on the Newton family will be answered later.> > Since the name of Newton is being discussed now on Duplin Co. I feel it is the right time to ask this question from the Newton researchers.> > Civil Goff, daughter of Thomas and Tomsin Mathis Goff was in Bastardy Court in the January 1809 term for having an illigimate child. The following was from Duplin Co. Court Minutes. Civil Goff came before the court and prayed to be allowed from out of the estate of Jacob Newton, deceased, the sum of 5 lbs. for lying in expenses on having a bastard child which upon oath she charges Jacob Newton with being the father. This child was born about 1796 same time as David Goff.> > Can anyone tell me more about the child of Jacob Newton? I believe this child was David Goff who went South with the other Goff family members from Duplin and Sampson Counties, and died 1845 in Jackson Co. MS. The descendants of David Goff has searched for many years of finding the truth for David Goff.> > I would like to know who was "JACOB NEWTON" that died about 1809, and his other children if any, also his parents. Can you help?? > Some of you Newton's may have a half-brother that you did not know about. > Small World!!! > Any help appreciated, thanks Melba Goff Allen Southern Families http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Index.html