I too have questions about Goat Island that have not as yet been answered by any of my reading. I was told that my mother's great aunt Esther West Highland lived on Goat Island, I believe when it was a "farm" belonging perhaps to a Porter. I have a snapshot of her with her sisters on the island, I believe ,and a painting of the woods there, showing nothing more than scenery. It was passed down to me. Probably about 1865-1875. Anyone that can add to this info, I would like to hear from. Joan