My maiden name was GOAD and I'm interested in connections (marriage or otherwise) between the Goad and Kemp families in/around Smith County, Tennessee, in the early 1800's (before 1840). My gggfather was Abraham Goad, born 1785 in Bedford, County, VA. (Father: William GOAD. Mother: Tabitha Dixon.) Abraham was married at least twice and I have seen the following information for his two families: WIFE: Anne Cunningham Family 1: 1. William R. GOAD 2. Emily GOAD 3. +Alexander A. GOAD? WIFE: Permelia (Milly) Cundiff (m. 1/1/1808, Bedford County, VA) Family 2: 1. Jane Gincy GOAD? 2. +Mary A. Elizabeth (Lizzie) GOAD 3. +Tabitha GOAD 4. +Thomas Dixon GOAD 5. +Henry S. GOAD NOTE: There is some uncertainty about Jane Gincy Goad, including whether there really was a Jane Gincy Goad and whether she was actually a member of Family 2. I have also been informed that Alexander A. is NOT from Family 1 but was actually the oldest of the five siblings from Family 2. (This information comes from Alexander A. Goad's descendants, now living in/around Batesville, MS, where Alexander apparently settled with another Goad brother as a young adult.) My ggfather was the youngest of the five children, Henry S. (Samson?) Goad, born in 1840 according to some records, though his tombstone reads 1842-1924. Henry's mother died when he was 2 years old, and his father, the widower Abraham, apparently left him in the care of an area family (possibly the Knights or the Lankfords?)--who may or may not have been related in some way. Henry apparently left for Missouri when he was around 14 years old with a somewhat older individual, a Mr. E. Kemp. They came to settle in and around Madison and Wayne County, Missouri, where many members of our family still reside. Eventually, Henry became a gentleman farmer (mule breeder), and a highly respected member of his community, particularly noted for "peacemaking" ability. The Alexander and Henry Goad lines had lost track of each other in the mid-1800's. Last year, I posted an inquiry on an online forum and was contacted by one of Alexander's descendants in Mississippi. My brother and sister-in-law and I attended the Alexander Goad Family reunion in Batesville, MS, last July-which was the first time the two branches of the family had been in the same room together for more than 150 years! Many Goads--including Henry and his third wife, Rachel E. (Smith) Goad--and extended family members are buried in Beulah Cemetery (Des Arc, MO), as well as other area graveyards. A number of Kemps are also buried at Beulah, the oldest being Carolina Kemp (1849-1939). Henry and Rachel's youngest child, Claude Clay Goad (1896-1990) was my gfather. His son, Gordon Leigh Goad, born in Detroit in 1926 and currently residing in St. Louis, MO, is my father. We have never known the real connection between Henry and Mr. E. Kemp though the tradition in the family is that they were half-brothers. This would seem unlikely, unless there was an illegitimate birth involved (possible) or one of Abraham's wives had been married before and had (older) children (also possible). Can anyone assist me with solving this mystery? Also, if anyone is interested, I have collected volumes of information about the Goad family, which I will be happy to share or exchange. Rosanne (Goad) Vrugtman St. Louis, MO xun@sbcglobal.net

Rosanne: I descend from Reuben and Mary "Molly" (Witcher) Goad. They were in Smith County until the area they were living in became Macon County in 1842. Joshua Goad lived in Smith County TN. It is believed that Abraham, Joshua, and Reuben were brothers since they came from same area of Virginia and settled in Smith County TN around the same time. I am aware of the 5 Goad children being in the household of others but sorry I do not have any more information There was a marriage license taken out between Abrahm Goad and Mary Bishop, March 18, 1851. License lost. New one issued December 24, 1851. No indication of any marriage between these two and I found Mary Bishop age 48 in the household of James and Elizabeth Bishop. I believe James was Mary's brother. Wanted you to know I am a Goad descendant. Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rosanne Vrugtman" <xun@sbcglobal.net> To: <TNSMITH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 7:53 PM Subject: [TNSMITH] Goad-Kemp Connections > My maiden name was GOAD and I'm interested in connections (marriage or > otherwise) between the Goad and Kemp families in/around Smith County, > Tennessee, in the early 1800's (before 1840). > > > > My gggfather was Abraham Goad, born 1785 in Bedford, County, VA. (Father: > William GOAD. Mother: Tabitha Dixon.) Abraham was married at least twice > and I have seen the following information for his two families: > > > > WIFE: Anne Cunningham > > Family 1: > > 1. William R. GOAD > > 2. Emily GOAD > > 3. +Alexander A. GOAD? > > > > WIFE: Permelia (Milly) Cundiff (m. 1/1/1808, Bedford County, VA) > > Family 2: > > 1. Jane Gincy GOAD? > > 2. +Mary A. Elizabeth (Lizzie) GOAD > > 3. +Tabitha GOAD > > 4. +Thomas Dixon GOAD > > 5. +Henry S. GOAD > > > > NOTE: There is some uncertainty about Jane Gincy Goad, including whether > there really was a Jane Gincy Goad and whether she was actually a member > of > Family 2. I have also been informed that Alexander A. is NOT from Family > 1 > but was actually the oldest of the five siblings from Family 2. (This > information comes from Alexander A. Goad's descendants, now living > in/around > Batesville, MS, where Alexander apparently settled with another Goad > brother > as a young adult.) > > > > My ggfather was the youngest of the five children, Henry S. (Samson?) > Goad, > born in 1840 according to some records, though his tombstone reads > 1842-1924. Henry's mother died when he was 2 years old, and his father, > the > widower Abraham, apparently left him in the care of an area family > (possibly > the Knights or the Lankfords?)--who may or may not have been related in > some > way. > > > > Henry apparently left for Missouri when he was around 14 years old with a > somewhat older individual, a Mr. E. Kemp. They came to settle in and > around > Madison and Wayne County, Missouri, where many members of our family still > reside. Eventually, Henry became a gentleman farmer (mule breeder), and a > highly respected member of his community, particularly noted for > "peacemaking" ability. > > > > The Alexander and Henry Goad lines had lost track of each other in the > mid-1800's. Last year, I posted an inquiry on an online forum and was > contacted by one of Alexander's descendants in Mississippi. My brother > and > sister-in-law and I attended the Alexander Goad Family reunion in > Batesville, MS, last July-which was the first time the two branches of the > family had been in the same room together for more than 150 years! > > > > Many Goads--including Henry and his third wife, Rachel E. (Smith) > Goad--and > extended family members are buried in Beulah Cemetery (Des Arc, MO), as > well > as other area graveyards. A number of Kemps are also buried at Beulah, > the > oldest being Carolina Kemp (1849-1939). > > > > Henry and Rachel's youngest child, Claude Clay Goad (1896-1990) was my > gfather. His son, Gordon Leigh Goad, born in Detroit in 1926 and > currently > residing in St. Louis, MO, is my father. > > > > We have never known the real connection between Henry and Mr. E. Kemp > though > the tradition in the family is that they were half-brothers. This would > seem unlikely, unless there was an illegitimate birth involved (possible) > or > one of Abraham's wives had been married before and had (older) children > (also possible). > > > > Can anyone assist me with solving this mystery? > > > > Also, if anyone is interested, I have collected volumes of information > about > the Goad family, which I will be happy to share or exchange. > > > > Rosanne (Goad) Vrugtman > > St. Louis, MO > > xun@sbcglobal.net > > > > > > ==== TNSMITH Mailing List ==== > Volunteer To Transcribe For The Smith Co Census Project. > Already In Progress! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsmith/tngen/census.htm > >

My GGG grandmother was Tabitha Goad. She was married to Enoch Carter in 1868 and together they had at least four children: Alfred Remus, Thomas David, Doctor Fink and Lassi Elina. Can anyone tell me if this is the same Tabitha Goad that is being discussed as being the daughter of Abraham Goad and Permillia Cundiff? Thanks. Marc Wood Hermitage, TN -----Original Message----- From: Rosanne Vrugtman [mailto:xun@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 9:54 PM To: TNSMITH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNSMITH] Goad-Kemp Connections My maiden name was GOAD and I'm interested in connections (marriage or otherwise) between the Goad and Kemp families in/around Smith County, Tennessee, in the early 1800's (before 1840). My gggfather was Abraham Goad, born 1785 in Bedford, County, VA. (Father: William GOAD. Mother: Tabitha Dixon.) Abraham was married at least twice and I have seen the following information for his two families: WIFE: Anne Cunningham Family 1: 1. William R. GOAD 2. Emily GOAD 3. +Alexander A. GOAD? WIFE: Permelia (Milly) Cundiff (m. 1/1/1808, Bedford County, VA) Family 2: 1. Jane Gincy GOAD? 2. +Mary A. Elizabeth (Lizzie) GOAD 3. +Tabitha GOAD 4. +Thomas Dixon GOAD 5. +Henry S. GOAD NOTE: There is some uncertainty about Jane Gincy Goad, including whether there really was a Jane Gincy Goad and whether she was actually a member of Family 2. I have also been informed that Alexander A. is NOT from Family 1 but was actually the oldest of the five siblings from Family 2. (This information comes from Alexander A. Goad's descendants, now living in/around Batesville, MS, where Alexander apparently settled with another Goad brother as a young adult.) My ggfather was the youngest of the five children, Henry S. (Samson?) Goad, born in 1840 according to some records, though his tombstone reads 1842-1924. Henry's mother died when he was 2 years old, and his father, the widower Abraham, apparently left him in the care of an area family (possibly the Knights or the Lankfords?)--who may or may not have been related in some way. Henry apparently left for Missouri when he was around 14 years old with a somewhat older individual, a Mr. E. Kemp. They came to settle in and around Madison and Wayne County, Missouri, where many members of our family still reside. Eventually, Henry became a gentleman farmer (mule breeder), and a highly respected member of his community, particularly noted for "peacemaking" ability. The Alexander and Henry Goad lines had lost track of each other in the mid-1800's. Last year, I posted an inquiry on an online forum and was contacted by one of Alexander's descendants in Mississippi. My brother and sister-in-law and I attended the Alexander Goad Family reunion in Batesville, MS, last July-which was the first time the two branches of the family had been in the same room together for more than 150 years! Many Goads--including Henry and his third wife, Rachel E. (Smith) Goad--and extended family members are buried in Beulah Cemetery (Des Arc, MO), as well as other area graveyards. A number of Kemps are also buried at Beulah, the oldest being Carolina Kemp (1849-1939). Henry and Rachel's youngest child, Claude Clay Goad (1896-1990) was my gfather. His son, Gordon Leigh Goad, born in Detroit in 1926 and currently residing in St. Louis, MO, is my father. We have never known the real connection between Henry and Mr. E. Kemp though the tradition in the family is that they were half-brothers. This would seem unlikely, unless there was an illegitimate birth involved (possible) or one of Abraham's wives had been married before and had (older) children (also possible). Can anyone assist me with solving this mystery? Also, if anyone is interested, I have collected volumes of information about the Goad family, which I will be happy to share or exchange. Rosanne (Goad) Vrugtman St. Louis, MO xun@sbcglobal.net ==== TNSMITH Mailing List ==== Volunteer To Transcribe For The Smith Co Census Project. Already In Progress! http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsmith/tngen/census.htm