This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7400/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The widow of Miles Goforth filed for widows pension in 1852 in Washington CO Missouri. Her name was Sarah & she was 85. She stated that her husband lived & served in the "Holstein Country" including on the Clinch River adjacent to TN. She named Campbell, Bowen, and other officers of Washington Co VA in the statement, but never said Miles actually lived in Washington Co VA. They m. 1785 in Rutherford Co NC, and lived in Green Co TN before moving to Missouri. He d. 8 May 1821 of fever. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.