KENTUCKY

In 1790 Kentucky had a population of 73,677, but no Gowen families [or variations in spelling] were listed among them in the tax lists of that year. The federal census of 1790 for Kentucky, which was a part of Virginia until June 1, 1792, was destroyed when the British burned the capitol in 1812.

Before organization, Kentucky was first known as Kentucky County, Virginia. Since the state of Virginia used Kentucky lands as bounty land for rewarding her revolutionary soldiers, most of the early settlers in Kentucky were Virginians. On December 6, 1776, shortly after the colonies declared independence, Kentucky was reorganized as Fincastle County, Virginia.

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Twenty-three families of interest to Gowen chroniclers appeared in the 1830 census of Kentucky:

Householder, White County Page

Goin, Micajah Franklin 117

Goin, Isham Franklin 154

Goin, Garrott Gallatin 182

Goin, Charles Gallatin 182

Goin, Nancy Henderson 242

Going, Isaac Shelby 226

Going, Mary Shelby 225

Going, Woodford Shelby 225

Goins, Fanny Livingston 28

Goins, George Gallatin 180

Goins, John Livingston 28

Gowen, Pollard Madison 164

Gowen, William Madison 163

Gowens, Alexander Lawrence 281

Gowin, Francis Madison 161

Gowin, Robert Jefferson 71

Householder, Free Colored County Page

Goin, John S. Franklin 114

Going, Melchel Shelby 221

Going, Robert Shelby 224

Going, William Shelby 224

Goins, Isaiah Knox 231

Forty-six households of interest to Gowen chroniclers appeared in the 1840 census of Kentucky:

Householder County Page

Gahen, Ellen Jefferson 40

Gohean, John W. Bullitt 474

Gohene, James Calloway 96

Gohene, Thomas L. Calloway 77

Goin, Francis Madison 294

Goin, Henry Greenup 240

Goin, John Madison 294

Goin, Leroy Knox 308

Goin, William Garrard 60

Goines, Benjamin J. Simpson 198

Goines, Edward L. Simpson 198

Goines, Edward P. Simpson /* 198

Goines, Fitchaw B. Simpson 198

Goines, James T. Simpson 198

Goines, William Simpson 198

Going, Hiram Livingston 163

Going, James Edmonson 80

Going, James F. Edmonson 84

Going, John L. Livingston 170

Goins, Charles Gallatin 19

Goins, Charles, age 71 Gallatin 19

Goins, Charles, age 71 Gallatin 23

Goins, Edmund, man of color Harrison 161

Goins, Elizabeth Gallatin 19

Goins, James Gallatin 15

Goins, James Gallatin 19

Goins, John Gallatin 6

Goins, John L. Edmonson 120

Goins, John S. Edmonson 96

Goins, Jsah [Josiah?] Knox 319

Goins, Micajah Franklin 306

Goins, N.[oah?] Franklin 299

Goins, Sanford Franklin 306

Goins, William Gallatin 4

Goins, William Knox 310

Goowin, Barkly Anderson 104

Gowan, George Jefferson 102

Gowan, Robert Jefferson 47

Gowen, David Breckenridge 447

Gowen, Fredrick Pulaski 320

Gowen, Henry Pulaski 294

Gowin, Margarett D. Christian 187

Gowins, Hardin Knox 317

Gowyan, David Edmonson 86

Goyn, James E. Hickman 325

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Forty-five households of interest to Gowen chroniclers were enumerated in the 1850 census of Kentucky, according to "Kentucky 1850 Census Index:"

Householder County Page

Goain, Thomas J. [Richmond, KY] Madison 250

Goens, Charles Gallatin 176

Goens, David Gallatin 166

Goens, Elizabeth Gallatin 162

Goens, Elizabeth Gallatin 180

Goens, Garret Gallatin 174

Goens, John Gallatin 176

Goens, Mary J. Gallatin 176

Goin, Armstead [District 1] Todd 203

Goin, Emanuel Harrison 99

Goin, Emiley Rowan 366

Goin, James F. Edmonson 34

Goines, Americas Fayette 171

Goines, John [District 3] Madison 319

Going, John Crittenden 259

Goings, Carolina Lawrence 74

Goings, Harriet A. Lawrence 58

Goings, Mary Lawrence 65

Goings, Mary Lawrence 86

Goins, Mashack Knox 367

Goins, Delila Knox 377

Goins, Francis Knox 365

Goins, Henry C. Graves 443

Goins, James Knox 377

Goins, Leonard Knox 360

Goins, Leroy Knox 355

Goins, Levi Knox 346

Goins, Martin Knox 357

Goins, Sabrel H. [Gabriel?] Garrard 256

Goins, Susan Knox 360

Goins, William Knox 346

Goung, Edward Fayette 136

Gowan, William Hopkins 63

Gowans, George [Louisville] Jefferson 337

Gowans, Henry [Louisville] Jefferson 380

Gowen, * Logan 134

Gowen, Addison [Kentucky Division] Clay 100

Gowen, Frederick Adair 52

Gowen, John B. Christian 423

Gowen, Shadrach Marshall 478

Gowen, William Adair 42

Gowens, Lewis Anderson 222

Gowens, Sarah Jefferson 224

Gowin, Isaac Shelby 359

Gowin, Washington Shelby 351

Gowins, Artela Jefferson 189

Gowon, William Adair 42

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"Stanley P. Gowen of Spencer" on April 4, 1824 received a deed for 1,052 acres of land on Long Lick Run in Kentucky, according to Book W, page 234, county unknown.

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Pvt. J. C. Gowen enlisted in Company A, Third Kentucky Infantry Regiment, U.S.A. July 5, 1861 at Camp Boone. He participated in the Battles of Baker's Creek and Edward's Depot in 1863. Later he saw service in the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi and was there to see the surrender of the fort on July 4, 1863. He also fought at Shiloh, Tennessee: Jackson Mississippi; Morton, Mississippi; Paducah, Kentucky; Tupelo, Mississippi and Corinth, Mississippi. His company became a mounted infantry company at Gainesville, Alabama in 1864.

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Finis Gowins, Confederate soldier, was captured August 22, 1864 in a battle at Roaring Springs, Kentucky, according to Jody R. Fisher, Foundation member. He was interned at Camp Chase, Ohio.

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George W. McGowing and John McGowing were enlisted as privates in Company K, Seventh Kentucky Cavalary Regiment, U.S.A. during the Civil War.

ADAIR COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Nancy Goen was married October 10, 1803 to Harden Denham, according to "Adair County, Kentucky Marriages, 1802-1842."

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Flora Yates Gowen was the mother of Hallie Mae Gowen who was born January 3, 1911 in Adair County.

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Grady Goen, negro, appeared in the 1870 census of Adair County as head of Household 3-3:

"Gowen, Grady 70, born in VA, negro, farmer,

illiterate

Melvina 60, born in VA, illiterate

Dolla 92, born in VA, illiterate"

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Henrietta Akin Gowen was the mother of Charley K. Gowen who was born in Adair County October 17, 1917.

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Lucilla Gowen died November 17, 1912 in Adair County.

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Sarah Ellen Norton Gowen was the mother of Maxine Gowen who was born in Adair County October 17, 1917.

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Vina Gowen died August 13, 1913 in Adair County.

ANDERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Allen J. Goings was married to Elizabeth Murphy March 8, 1843, according to "Anderson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1831-1850." Children born to Allen J. Goings and Elizabeth Murphy Goings are unknown.

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Elen Eliza Goins was married to Adam Glore December 10, 1846, according to "Anderson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1831-1850."

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Mary Goins was married about 1888 to Isaac Brown, son of Samuel Brown and Catherine Armstrong Brown, according to a message from J. Lilly dated April 9, 2000.

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Richard Goins appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Anderson County, page 104:

Goins, Richard white male 60-70

white female 40-50

white male 15-20

white female 10-15

white male 5-10"

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Thomas Goins also appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Anderson County, page 104:

"Goins, Thomas white male 60-70

white female 50-60

white female 20-30

white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white male 5-10

white female 0-5

white male 0-5

white female 0-5"

Thomas Goins was the owner of 17 slaves. Eighteen members of the household were engaged in agriculture.

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Barkly [Barclay?] Goowin, a farmer appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Anderson County, page 104:

"Goowin, Barkly white male 30-40

white female 30-40

white female 5-10

white female 0-5

free colored female 10-24"

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Alfred Gowen was married to Elizabeth Perry December 12, 1842, according to "Anderson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1831-1850." Children born to Alfred Gowen and Elizabeth Perry Gowen are unknown.

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Lewis F. Gowens was born in September 1817 in Kentucky of parents unknown. He was married November 17, 1837 in Anderson County to Lucretia Rice, daughter of Joseph Rice and Anica Rice, according to Anderson County Marriage Bond Book 1. She was born in Kentucky April 15, 1816. A son, Lewis Dudley Gowens was born to them about 1847 in Madison County, Kentucky, suggesting that Lewis F. Gowens was a grandson of William Gowan and Anastasia Sullivan Gowan of Goochland and Bedford Counties, Virginia and Madison County, Kentucky. They were the parents of 13 children, nine sons and four daughters, most of whom accompanied them in moving to Madison County.

Lewis F. Gowens was the head of a household enumerated in Anderson County, Household 463-463, page 222 in the 1850 census:

"Gowens, Lewis 32, born in KY, farmer

Lucretia 33, born in KY

William T. 11, born in KY, attending sch.

Nancy J. 7, born in KY, attending sch.

Mary E. 5, born in KY

Lewis D. 3, born in KY

Marinda I. 1, born in KY

Leonard, Sarah 80, born in VA"

It is believed that the family lived briefly in Indiana in 1851. Lewis F. Gowens reappeared in the 1860 census of Franklin County, District 2, page 365 as the head of Household 557-547, according to the research of Carl E. Moore, Jr, a descendant of Chicago. He was again enumerated in 1870 in Franklin County, Kentucky, Bald Knob Precinct, page 42 as the head of Household 326-319. He was recorded again in the 1880 census of Franklin County, Benson District in Enumeration District 77, page 4.

Lucretia Rice Gowens died September 27, 1884 and was buried in Gowens Cemetery located on St. John's Road in Franklin County, according to "Church and Family Graveyards of Franklin County, Kentucky."

The last appearance of Lewis F. Gowens in the federal census was in 1900 when he was found in Bald Knob District, Enumeration District 74, page 173B. He died there about 1905.

Children born to them include:

William Thomas Gowens born about 1838

Nancy Jane Gowens born August 14, 1843

Mary E. Gowens born about 1845

Lewis Dudley Gowens born about 1847

Marinda F. "Rinda" Gowens born about 1849

Annica Gowens born about 1851

Eliza Gowens born about 1853

Almira Gowens born about 1854

Henry Clay Gowens born December 13, 1854

Margaret Ann Gowens born about 1859

William Thomas Gowens, son of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Anderson County about 1838, He appeared as an 11-year-old in the 1850 census of his father's household. "William T. Gowen" was married December 30, 1861 to Irene Pulliam, according to "Anderson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1831-1872." Children born to William Thomas Gowens and Irene Pulliam Gowens are unknown.

Nancy Jane Gowens, daughter of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Kentucky August 14, 1853, according to the research of Carl F. Moore, Jr. She appeared as a seven-year-old in the 1850 census. She was married December 17, 1860 to Christopher C. Chisholm [Chism]. She was remarried March 1, 1876 to John D. Gladden Moore. She died October 27, 1918 and was buried in Gowens Cemetery, according to "Church and Family Graveyards of Franklin County, Kentucky."

Mary E. Gowens, daughter of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Kentucky about 1845. She was reported as a five-year-old in the 1850 census. She was married December 31, 1867 to Francis M. Quire. They appeared in the 1870 census of Franklin County, living in Bald Knob Precinct.

Lewis Dudley Gowens, son of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Madison County about 1847. He was recorded as a three-year-old in the 1850 census. He was married May 27, 1877 to Celeste "Betty" Perry, according to Anderson County Marriage Bond Book H, page 162. She was born August 3, 1852 at Big Willow, Kentucky to William Perry and Sara Paine "Sally" Crook Perry.

He died in 1913 and was buried in Gowens Cemetery, according to "Church and Family Graveyards of Franklin County, Kentucky." She died in 1917. Carl Edward Moore, Jr. shows their burial place as Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklin County.p

Children born to Lewis Dudley Gowens and Celeste "Betty" Perry Gowens include:

William Barrett "Bill" Goins born about 1878

Madison Henry "Bob" Goins born about 1878

Effie Hudson Goins born April 5, 1881

Cecil Thomas "Tom" Goins born June 10, 1888

Paul Goins born August 27, 1893

William Barrett "Bill" Goins, twin son of Lewis Dudley Gowens and Celeste "Betty" Perry Gowens, was born about 1878 in Franklin County. He was married October 5, 1911 to Hazel Watson. He died in 1917 and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Children born to William Barrett "Bill" Goins and Hazel Watson Goins are unknown.

Madison Henry "Bob" Goins, twin son of Lewis Dudley Gowens and Celeste "Betty" Perry Gowens, was born about 1878 in Franklin County. He was married about 1900 to Frances "Fannie" Barber. He died in 1952. Children born to Madison Henry "Bob" Goins and Frances "Fannie" Barber Goins are unknown.

Effie Hudson Goins, daughter of Lewis Dudley Gowens and Celeste "Betty" Perry Gowens, was born April 5, 1881 in Franklin County. Carl Edward Moore, Jr, a grandson, wrote, "Sometime in the early 20th century, the "Gowens" surname metamorphized to 'Goins.' The majority, if not all, of the descendants of Lewis F. Gowens who bear the family surname spell it this latter way. However, my grandmother's 1902 marriage license was issued to "'Effie H. Gowens.'"

March 31, 1892, "

A note was sent to the Franklin County Clerk stating, "This is to certify to N. B. Smith [Franklin County Clerk] that we, Dudley & Celeste Gowens give our consent for Leslie Moore to obtain marriage license for himself and Effie Gowens, our daughter." It was witnessed by Frannie Francis Barber who later was married to Madison Henry "Bob" Goins, brother of Effie Hudson Goins.

"Effie H. Gowens" was married in Franklin County January 8, 1902 to Leslie Moore, son of Nathan L. Moore and Catherine "Kittie" Green Moore. He was born May 20, 1875 in Franklin County. She died there September 9, 1951, and he died there November 25, 1967. They were buried in Frankfort Cemetery.

Children born to them include:

Carl Edward Moore born Septmber 25, 1915

Carl Edward Moore, son of Leslie Moore and Effie Hudson Goins, was born September 25, 1915 in Franklin County. He was married December 27, 1940 at Parma, Ohio to Mary Agnes Bohn. In 1992 and in 1998,, Dr. Carl Edward Moore lived in Morton Grove, Illinois.

Children born to them include:

Carl Edward Moore, Jr. born about 1943

Martha Moore born about 1946

Carl Edward Moore, Jr, son of Carl Edward Moore and Mary Agnes Bohn Moore, was born about 1943. He became an attorney and in 1992 was employed by Marshall, O'Toole, Gerstein, Murray & Bicknell, attornies of Chicago.

Martha Moore, daughter of Carl Edward Moore and Mary Agnes Bohn Moore, was born about 1946. She was married about 1968, husband's name Gade. In 1992 she lived in Arlington, Virginia.

Cecil Thomas Goins, son of Lewis Dudley Gowens and Celeste "Betty" Perry Gowens, was born June 10, 1888. He was married to Annie Mae Quire in May 1909. He died April 23, 1935. Children born to Cecil Thomas Goins and Annie Mae Quire Goins are unknown.

Paul Goins, son of Lewis Dudley Gowens and Celeste "Betty" Perry Gowens, was born August 27, 1893. He was married about 1916 to Laura W. Long. He died June 16, 1944. Children born to Paul Goins and Laura W. Long Goins are unknown.

Marinda I. "Rinda" Gowens, daughter of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Kentucky about 1849. She was enumerated as a one-year-old in 1850. She was married January 16, 1866 to Harrison "Harry" Quire, believed to be a brother to Francis M. Quire. She died October 27, 1918 on the same day as her sister, Nancy Jane Gowens Chisholm. It is believed that they died in the influenza epidemic of that year. She was buried in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, according to "Church and Family Graveyards of Franklin County, Kentucky."

Annica Gowens, daughter of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born about 1851 in Indiana, according to the research of Carl E. Moore, Jr.

Eliza Gowens, daughter of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Kentucky about 1853.

Almira Gowens, daughter of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Kentucky about 1864. She was recorded in the 1880 census of Franklin County living in her parents' household.

Henry Clay Gowens, son of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Kentucky December 13, 1854. He was married August 21, 1876 to Agnes Ann Buford in Franklin County, according to "Wills and Ways." They were enumerated in the 1880 census of Franklin County in Benson District. They reappeared in the 1900 census of the county in Bald Knob District, Enumeration District 74, page 173B. He died January 29, 1943 and was buried in Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, according to "Church and Family Graveyards of Franklin County, Kentucky."

Children born to Henry Clay Gowens and Agnes Ann Buford Gowens include:

Louis Cimeon Gowens born May 28, 1877

James Dudley Gowens born February 6, 1879

Henry Allen Gowens born January 14, 1882

Charlie Gowens born February 20, 1884

John Leslie Gowens born March 19, 1887

Eliga Thomas Gowens born July 24, 1889

Sanford Landen Gowens born March 9, 1892

Lester Buford Gowens born January 13, 1899

Louis Cimeon Gowens, son of Henry Clay Gowens and Agnes Ann Buford Gowens, was born May 28, 1877 in Franklin County, Kentucky. He was named for his two grandfathers, Lewis F. Gowens and Simeon Buford, however he declined to keep the spelling of either of their names, according to Joyce Carey.

Margaret Ann Gowens, daughter of Lewis F. Gowens and Lucretia Rice Gowens, was born in Kentucky about 1859. She was married about 1878 to John Louis Harrod.

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Aurelia Goins was married Februry 14, 1842 to Volunteer Munday, according to "Anderson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1831-1872"

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Miss A. E. Gowen was married July 23, 1864 to David H. Casey, according to "Anderson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1831-1872."

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W. H. Gowen was married January 13, 1871 to Elizabeth E. Condor, according to "Anderson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1831-1872." Children born to W. H. Gowen and Elizabeth E. Condor Gowen are unknown.

Descendant Researchers:

Carl E. Moore, Jr, Box 2344, Chicago, Illinois, 60690-2344

Joyce Carey, 2702 Chimney Springs, Marietta, GA, 30062, 770/992-1232, E-mail

GenBug0000@aol.com

BALLARD COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Daniel Goin was enumerated in the 1880 census of Ballard County. His household was listed in Enumeration District 63, page 13 as:

"Goin, Daniel 25, born in Wisconsin

Susan 18, born in KY

Cora 1, born in Illinois

Sullivan, Mathew 20, born in KY

Shorling, William 27, born in Tennessee"

BARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Gowan Absher , son of William Absher and Nancy Jennings Absher, was born about 1797. His family later lived in Barren County, according to Gail Absher Lemon in a message dated April 13, 2000.

Charles Goin received a land grant of 90 acres on Sinking Creek August 20, 1868 by court order, according to Barren County Deed Book 73, page 253.

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Henry Goins was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1810 census of Barren County.

BATH COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Prt. James Goans of Bath County who enlisted in the Twenty-Eighth Kentucky Infantry Regiment April 22, 1814 "for the period of the war" died in Detroit, Michigan November 24, 1814. Capt. George Stockton, on June 7, 1814, at Flemingsburg, Kentucky, signed land allotment papers to Lavicia Goans, guardian of his three children according to Bath County pension list.

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Luisa Goans was married March 6, 1821 to Josiah Burton, according to Bath County Marriage Book 1, page 54.

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William Goin was married to Susan Ratliff October 18, 1829, according to "Bath County, Kentucky Marriages, 1818-1850." Children born to William Goin and Susan Ratliff Goin are unknown.

BELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Eli Goin received a land grant of 30 acres August 14, 1891, according to Bell County Deed Book 116, page 246. The land was located on Brush Creek and Greasy Creek and was awarded by county court order.

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Mary Jane Goins was born of parents unknown November 30, 1849, probably in Bell County. She was married in 1867 to John Fielden Phelps who was born in Bell County December 19, 1848. She died January 7, 1931 at age 81 at Brodhead, Kentucky in Garrard County. He died there August 9, 1932.

BOURBON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Eliza Ann Going was married March 20, 1834 to Daniel Tanny, according to "Bourbon County, Kentucky Marriages, 1780-1897."

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Jamy Gouens received Survey No. 3416 for 2,000 acres of land on Holder Fork of Licking Creek dated September 25, 1798. He received the grant June 21, 1799, according to Bourbon Creek Deed Book 2, page 401-402.

BOYLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Calvin Goins was married January 10, 1846 to Eliza Carmen, according to Boyle County Marriage Book 1842-1850. Children born to Calvin Goins and Eliza Carmen Goins are unknown.

BRECKENRIDGE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

David Gowen, "a farmer, living alone" was enumerated in the 1840 census of Breckenridge County, page 447:

"Gowen, David white male 20-30"

BUTLER COUNTY, KENTUCKY

"Butler County, Kentucky Cemeteries" published by Mary Parks Givens contained no Gowens [or spelling variations].

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On December 29, 1803 Edward Goins made an entry on 320 acres in Logan County that lay along the Green River, according to Logan County Surveyor’s Book C, page 50. When Butler County was created in 1810, the land lay in the new county.

CALDWELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

No Gowens [or spelling variations] were enumerated in the 1810 census of Caldwell County.

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Richard Goines was married to Judith Rice January 20, 1816, according to "Campbell County, Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850." Children born to Richard Goines and Judith Rice Goines are unknown.

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Miss M. S. Goings was married to James W. Farmer August 31, 1835 in Caldwell County.

CARTER COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Sarah Gowens was married to James H. Hamm November 20, 1843 by Archibald Rice in Carter County, according to "CarterCounty, Kentucky Marriages, 1830-1850."

CASEY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Ephriam Goins was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Casey County:

"Goins, Ephriam 58, born in Maryland

Elizabeth 43, born in Tennessee

Eveline

Nimrod

Dorcas

Prior

Landrum

James

Joshua"

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Ellen Goens was married September 26, 1900 to F. W. Hampton, according to "Christian County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1916."

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Patricia Goens was married to Joseph P. Cavanaugh about 1980. In 1995 they lived at Beecher City, Illinois. He died January 17, in Chicago. He was born in Christian County March 14, 1947 to Tommy S. Cavanaugh and Dorothy Stone Cavanaugh, according to the January 19, 1995 edition of "Kentucky New Era."

Children born to Joseph F. Cavanaugh and Patricia Goens Cavanaugh include:

John Edward Cavanaugh born about 1982

Matthew Lee Cavanaugh born about 1984

Amy Sue Cavanaugh born about 1987

Three World War I veterans, Harry W. Goin, Joseph Goin and Louie Goin, lived in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.n

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John Goins, 47, Negro animal control officer of Hopkinsville, was the subject of a feature story in the July 25, 1997 edition of "Kentucky New-Era." The article described unusual events that had occurred in the course of his work since taking the job in 1988.

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Ellen Gowen was married to F. W. Hampton September 26, 1900 at the Christian County Court House by Polk Cansler, judge, according to "Marriage Records, 1851-1890, Christian County, Kentucky" by Cordelia C. Gary.

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Emma E. Gowen was married to Milton Jones Coleman July 27, 1863, according to Christian County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1916."

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Julie Gowen was named as a student in Christian County High School's Professional Careers Class in the March 3, 1995 edition of the "Kentucky New Era."

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Louise Gowen was married to Walter Evans June 9, 1868, according to "Christian County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1916."

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Iona Gowin and Ernest Scott of 115 Cave Street, Hopkinsville were named guardians of Jason Turner of Hopkinsville February 28,1000, according to the legal records of Christian County.

CLAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Addison "Adam" Goins was born in North Carolina or Tennessee about 1809, according to the research of a descendant, Harold Goins of Fairfield, Ohio. He was married May 25, 1839 to Unice "Nicy" Jones, according to "Clay County, Kentucky Marriages, 1807-1850.”

"Addison Gowens" was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Clay County, Kentucky District, Household No. 71-71. The enumeration, taken July 29, 1850, listed:

"Gowens, Addison 35, born in NC, illiterate

Nancy 34, born in KY, illiterate

Viaima 11, born in KY, attending school

Asa 9, born in KY, attending school

Joseph 6, born in KY

Allenana 4, born in KY, male

Christina 3, born in KY

Isaac 2, born in KY

Mary 3/12, born in KY"

Children born to Addison "Adam" Goins and Unice "Nicy" Jones Goins include:

Viaima Goins born about 1839

Asa Goins born about 1841

Joseph Goins born about 1844

Alexander "Elic" Goins born about 1846

Christina Goins born about 1847

Isaac Goins born about 1848

Mary Goins born in April 1850

Alexander "Elic" Goins, son of Addison "Adam" Goins and Unice "Nicy" Jones Goins, was born about 1846 in Clay County. He was enumerated as a four-year-old in the 1850 census of his father's household. He was enlisted at age 18 in Company K of the Seventh Kentucky Infantry Regiment, U.S.A. for Civil War Service.

He was married about 1868 to Anne G. Jones, daughter of Milton B. Jones and Malinda Sasser Jones. Milton B. Jones was born in 1811 to John Jones, Sr. and Unice Smith Jones Malinda Sasser Jones was born May 5, 1815 to John Henry Sasser and Nancy Kirby Sasser. John Henry Sasser was born March 29, 1778 in Johnston County, North Carolina, and Nancy Kirby Sasser was born in North Carolina June 25, 1792.

Alexander "Elic" Goins died in 1925. Children born to Alexander "Elic" Goins and Anne G. Jones Goins include:

Henry Goins born in 1870

Henry Goins, son of Alexander "Elic" Goins and Anne G. Jones Goins, was born in Manchester, Kentucky in Clay County in 1870. He was married there December 14, 1891 to Sylvania Davidson who was also born there in 1867. She was the daughter of James Davidson, a Civil War veteran and Mary Bowling Davidson, legendarily a descendant of the Indian princess Pocahontas.

Pocahontas was born in 1595 to Chief Powhatan and became famous for saving the life of Capt. John Smith. The captain was leading a band of soldiers foraging along the Chickahominy River in Virginia in 1607 when the Indians surrounded them and took them prisoner, planning to kill them. Capt. Smith had been forced to kneel down and place his head on a boulder. The Indians stood over him, preparing to beat his brains out with clubs.

Pocahontas rushed to the captain, embraced him and placed her head above his head to protect him. Powhatan relented and spared his life. Her fame spread throughout Virginia and even to England. She was invited to London and presented at court as the daughter of an emperor. She also became famous as the first of her nation to be converted to Christianity.

Shortly afterward she was married to John Rolfe, a colonist. She died in 1617 after giving birth to a son. Many prominent Virginia families, including the Bowlings/Bowlins/Bolins trace their ancestry to the son of John Rolfe and Pocahontas.

Seven years after her death, the account of her bravery in saving Capt. Smith was published in "Generall Historie" in 1624. Critics have claimed that the publisher invented the story of the captain's rescue to capitalize on the popularity of the Indian maiden. They point to the fact that Capt. Smith made no mention of such an incident in his meticulously kept journal and suggest subterfuge in an effort to "sell papers."

Henry Goins died in 1919, and Sylvania Davidson Goins died in 1942. Children born to them include:

Dewitt Goins born January 6, 1894

Dewitt Goins, son of Henry Goins and Sylvania Davidson Goins was born January 6, 1894 in Manchester. He was married there July 2, 1913 to Rachel Browning who was born November 11, 1886 in Hector, Kentucky. She was a daughter of Hughes Bowling and Martha Hoskins Asher Bowling.

In 1916 they lived in London, Kentucky. Dewitt Goins died September 14, 1974 in Manchester, Kentucky. Rachel Bowling Goins died February 14, 1978 in Flint, Michigan.

Children born to them include:

Sheridan Goins born January 30, 1916

Sheridan Goins, son of Dewitt Goins and Rachel Bowling Goins, was born January 30, 1916 at London. He was married at Manchester about 1946 to Juanita Osborne, daughter of George W. Osborne and Ellen Jackson. She was born September 1, 1924 in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Children born to Sheridan Goins and Juanita Osborne Goins include:

Harold Goins born January 22, 1947

Harold Goins, son of Sheridan Goins and Juanita Osborne Goins, was born at Manchester January 22, 1947. In 1991 he lived in Fairfield, Ohio.

Christina Goins, daughter of Addison "Adam" Goins and Unice "Nicey" Jones Goins, was born about 1847 in Clay County. She appeared as a three-year-old in the household of her father in the 1850. She remained unmarried according to the research of Jeffrey Goins, a descendant. She died January 18, 1923 and was buried in Upper Beach Creek Cemetery at Manchester, Kentucky. Nearby were the graves of Polly Goins, Sadi Goins and Janey Goins; neither stone had dates.

Jeffrey Goins and his wife, Lisa Goins visited the cemetery in July 1998 and wrote:

"The cemetery is located on a hillside and is in a deplorable condition. However, the blackberries are ripe. Raynold "Jay" Goins, father of Jeffrey, was able to identify several graves which had illegible tombstones. We tried to photograph each stone. Christina Goins has a fairly new tombstone [c1940], and her inscription reads, 'Christena Goins, deceased Jan. 18, 1923, Age about 75 years.' The stone was probably placed there by Simp Goins, her son. Simp Goins died in 1955. His son, Hence Jack Goins, was born in 1900 and died in 1961. Raynold "Jay" Goins, son of Hence Jack Goins, was born in 1931.

Most of Christena's other children are buried here with their families. I have almost 100 photos of tombstones and sections of the cemetery. Three-fourths of the cemetery is composed of Goins with Dezars and Lytles filling up the rest. There are two other cemeteries nearby, Lower Beech Creek Cemetery and Hart Cemetery. Other Goins, brothers of Simp Goins and their descendants, are buried here."

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Charles "Peahead" Goins was born on Beach Creek in Clay County about 1896. He was the father of Dishmond Goins who was also born there, about 1920, according to Ralph Goins, his son of Coppell, Texas in a letter written December 16, 1996.

Dishmond Goins was married in San Antonio, Texas to Isabell Jennings in 1943, according to Bexar County, Texas Marriage Book 83, page 389. "This marriage was quickly ended by the U.S. Army at my father's request," according to Ralph Goins.

Dishmond Goins was remarried about 1946 to Brilla Fisher in Clay County. He died there in 1957 and was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery.

No children were born to Dishmond Goins and Isabell Jennings Goins. Children born to Dishmond Goins and Brilla Fisher Goins include:

Ralph Goins born about 1948

Ralph Goins, son of Dishmond Goins and Isabelle Jennings Goins, was born about 1948. In 1996, he, a member of Gowen Research Foundation, lived at Coppell, Texas where he was active in the research of his branch of the family.

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Susan Goins and James Duff were the parents of Elizabeth Duff who was born in Clay County May 25, 1874, according to "Clay County, Kentucky Vital Records" published by Knox County, Kentucky Genealogical Society. James Duff was about 19 years old. Elizabeth Duff was raised by her father and step-mother, Narcissus Howard Duff as the oldest of 12 children.

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Selah Goun was married to Nimrod Smith July 9, 1828, according to "Clay County, Kentucky Marriages, 1807-1855."

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Nancy Gowen was married to William Bennett February 15, 1849, according to "Clay County, Kentucky Marriages, 1807-1855."

Gowen Research Foundation Phone 806/795-8758

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Descendant Researchers:

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CRITTENDEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Abner A. Goin received a land grant of 25 acres on Crooked Creek in Crittenden County January 16, 1845 by court order, according to Crittenden County Deed Book 16, page 284.

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James Elijah Going was born in Kentucky August 18, 1837, according to a descendant, Jaymie Friedman Frederick who lived in Scobey, Montana in February 1995. James Elijah Going, accompanied by his sister Mary Going, removed to Shannon County, Missouri, arriving there in a wagontrain. James Elijah Going was married, probably after the Civil War, in Missouri to Martha Rucker. He died there February 12, 1919 and was buried at Lowwassie, Missouri in Shannon County.

Jaymie Friendman Frederick, Foundation Editorial Boardmember, wrote in March 1996 that she regarded her Georgia ancestors to be descended from Moses Going. She wrote:

"We came up with who we believed were our James Going's uncles: Hiram B. Goins [cs1850, Arkansas], Abner A. Goins [cs1850 Missouri] and Absalom Jefferson Goins [cs1850, Arkansas.] Our James Going kept popping up around these men who were all Georgia-born, as was the father of James Going. All of their children were born in Kentucky.

Absalom Jefferson Goins moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri in 1855 and remained there until his death. He had come from Crittenden County, Kentucky.

We immediately started searching in Livingston County, since Crittenden was formed from Livingston in 1842. We found all of these Goins men listed in the 1840 census. All of these guys were listed as "free mulattos" and owned slaves! Boy, was I confused now, but I kept on digging! I found where all of these Georgia Gowan/Going/Goins men came to Livingston County from Wilkes and Greene Counties, Georgia in 1801. Greene County was organized in 1786 with land from Wilkes County.

The first that arrived in Kentucky were Aaron Goins, Reuben Goins, Gallant/Garland Goins, Patsy Goins and Elizabeth Goins. They were listed in the Old Salem Baptist Church records in 1804, and believe it or not, the present-day church still has the original church meeting minutes. From the minutes, I got my first clue that my family was not very popular in Kentucky.

Poor Aaron was being constantly called down by the church council for speaking harshly to others and was made to apologize publicly. I knew something was wrong when I found a reference to an apology Aaron had to make to a black slave! How many people were forced to apologize to slaves in 1805? In 1809, "Sister Going" got our whole bunch excommunicated for stating that the Goings "did not believe what the Salem Church was preaching and that they believed in a more Calvinistic doctrine."

Although they were considered white by the church members, the tax collectors certainly considered them black. My g-g-g- grandfather, John Going showed up around 1806, and after two years of being reported as "white" on the tax rolls, as his kinsmen were, they all became "mulattos." We searched through land records and established that John L. Goins [aka Levi Goins] ca1796 Georgia; Hiram B. Goins, 1799 Georgia; Abner A. Goins, 1803 Georgia and Absalom Jefferson Goins, 1805 Georgia were all brothers, sons of John Goins. They inherited their father's farm upon his death in 1820, along with "their aunts Mary, Lucy, and Massa."

The farm, about 800 acres, was valuable. It had a sawmill and a gristmill located on it. My g-g-g-grandfather John L. Goins was married to Rebecca Harris in 1835, across the Ohio River in Pope County, Illinois. I suspect they went there to marry as Kentucky at that time would not license mulattos to marry. The Goins family may have felt it necessary to leave Georgia because of the racial prejudice they encountered, but Kentucky wasn't much better.

Minutes of the Crittenden County Circuit Court in 1837 and 1838 show that John L. Going was twice charged with assault, along with his brother, Abner. The charges, obviously harrassment, were always dropped before reaching the courtroom. There were several land disputes with their neighbors; I concluded that the neighbors were trying to "run them off." Luckily the county court judges must have been fairly decent, as the family members managed to hold on to their land throughout all the persecution.

In 1844, John L. Going and his wife, Rebecca Harris Going and Abner Going and his wife, Matilda Jenkins Going were arrested for the crime of fornication! John and Rebecca had removed to adjoining Union County, Kentucky, but their troubles followed them. Again, the neighbors turned them in and had arrest warrants drawn up against them. The whole Going gang left Crittenden County in 1847 and removed to Arkansas and Missouri. Only John remained in Union County.

Jaymie Friendman Frederick, Foundation Editorial Boardmember, wrote in March 1996 that she regarded her Georgia ancestors to be descended from Moses Going. She wrote:

Absalom Jefferson Goins moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri in 1855 and remained there until his death. He had come from Crittenden County, Kentucky.

"John Going, mulatto," appeared in the 1850 census of Crittenden County, page 259 as the head of a household enumerated August 20, 1850:

"Going, John 63, born in GA, wagonmaker,

mulatto

Sarah M. 24, born in KY, mulatto

J. L. [?] 5, born in KY, mulatto

William G. 3, born in KY, mulatto

Mary 24, born in KY, mulatto

Tennessee 5, born in KY, mulatto

Filia A. 3, born in KY, mulatto

Aaron A. 11/12, born in KY, mulatto"

"Last summer, Mom and I went there and learned even more! The local historian, a man in his 80s, had a friend whose father had known the Goings. They were suspected of counterfeiting and selling the bogus money to people on their way to the California gold rush. When they were alerted that the sheriff was coming, the Goings left for Missouri and Arkansas.

From then on, these Going men "passed for white." I never found where they had any more legal troubles in Missouri or in Arkansas. We were fascinated to learn that they were known to be fortune-tellers, the most renowned being Nancy Goins. To this day in Marion, Kentucky, people say, "If you want good luck, just say 'Nancy Goins!'" She convinced her clients that she was their good luck charm and could help them attain any goal!

Not long after they left Kentucky, a schoolhouse was built on the old farm and was named the Goins School. The Goins family cemetary lies beside the old school, long rotted away. The school children were told that it was an Indian burial ground. The stones are unmarked and were hauled from the river to the gravesite.

I later learned from a local genealogist that the Goings were looked down upon and were considered troublemakers. [Then why did they suddenly become model citizens and not continue to make trouble after they left Kentucky? She also reported that there were caves on their Kentucky farm, and when trouble came [which was often], the offender hid out in the caves until the coast was clear again."

Children born to James Elijah Going and Martha Rucker Going include:

James Lafayette Going born January 22, 1871

Otha Going born about 1873

Harry Going born about 1875

John Going born about 1878

Mary Frances Orchard Going born about 1881

James Lafayette Going, son of James Elijah Going and Martha Rucker Going, was born in Shannon County January 22, 1872. He was married about 1900 to Melita Jane Alley. He died in 1948 in Antioch, California.

Children born to James Lafayette Going and Melita Jane Alley Going include:

Earl Monroe Going born January 22, 1902

Fred Going born about 1903

Otis Going born about 1905

Myrtle Going born about 1907

Opal Going born about 1909

Frank Going born about 1912

Inez Going born about 1915

Earl Monroe Going, son of James Lafayette Going and Melita Jane Going, was born in Lowwassie January 22, 1902. He was married in 1931 to Mina Kerr. In 1938 they lived at Dennis, Oklahoma and in 1945 in Martinsville, Virginia. He died March 20, 1958 at Aikin, South Carolina.

Children born to Earl Monroe Going and Mina Kerr Going include;

Anna Jane Going born February 18, 1938

Barbara Going born October 30, 1945

Anna Jane Going, daughter of Earl Monroe Going and Mina Kerr Going, was born at Dennis, Oklahoma. She was married to Floyd Friedman July 20, 1957. In 1958 they lived in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Children born to them include:

Jaymie Friedman born March 3, 1958

Jaymie Friedman, daughter of Floyd Friedman and Anna Jane Going, was born March 3, 1958 in Knoxville. She was married June 25, 1992 to Claude Frederick. In March 1995 they lived in Scobey, Montana.

Barbara Going, daughter of Earl Monroe Going and Mina Kerr Going, was born October 30, 1945 at Martinsville, Virginia. She was married December 21, 1972 to Edward Harvey.

DAVIESS COUNTY, KENTUCKY

John D. Goins was enumerated as the head of Family No. 140 in the 1920 census of Daviess County:

"Goins, John D. 42, male, born in KY, father born in KY,

mother born in KY"

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Walter Gowan appeared in the 1880 census of Daviess County. His household was enumerated at Owensboro, Kentucky, Enumeration District 166, page 48 as:

"Gowan, Walter 31, born in KY

Mattie D. 25, born in KY

Bertie 4, born in KY"

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Finais Going was married to Jane Cutlif August 16, 1839, according to "Edmonson County, Kentucky Marriages, 1825-1847." Children born to Finais Going and Jane Cutlif Going are unknown.

FAYETTE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Gowen Adams received a land grant of 400 acres located on the north fork of Licking Creek January 29, 1789, according to Original Survey No. 9178 as recorded in "Master Index to Virginia Surveys & Grants, 1774-1791" published by Kentucky Historical Society. The land grant, which was surveyed March 19, 1784, was awarded for his service in the Virginia militia during the French & Indian War. Kentucky was called Kentucky County, Virginia until it was separated from the Old Dominion in 1780. Kentucky was admitted as a state in 1792. Gov. Patrick Henry signed the following patent:

“Patrick Henry Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to all to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that by virtue & in consideration of a Land office Treasury warrant Number 3891 and Issued the 15th day of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Henry Lee assignee of Jeremiah Ballinger a certain tract or parcel of Land containing three hundred acres by survey bearing date the nineteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and eighty four Lying & being in the County of Fayette on the Waters of The North Fork of Licking Creek on the south side of the said Creek and bounded as follows To wit Beginning at a Large ash Hickory and Buckeye Corner to Gowen Adams's survey of 400 acres Thence South two hundred poles crossing the fork of a small branch to two large white ash & two small sugar trees Thence East two hundred and forty poles to two sugar trees an ash and large red oak thence North two hundred poles Crossing a small branch & twice crossing the main Branch to four white oaks on the top of a ridge another corner to the said Adams Survey thence with the line of the said survey West two hundred and forty poles to the Beginning With its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of Land with its appurtenances to the said Henry Lee and his heirs forever In witness whereof the said Patrick Henry Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the Lesser seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the seventeenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty five and of the Commonwealth the Tenth.

Patrick Henry”

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Ann M. T. Goings was married to Theodore Sterrett August 30, 1843, according to "Fayette County, Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850."

Fayette County was the home of William Goings who appeared on a tax list of that county dated February 27, 1790.

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Eliza Goins was married August 11, 1841 to John Mitchell, according to "Fayette County, Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850."

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Flora B. Goins was married to Alexander Wade, March 1, 1845, according to "Fayette County, Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850."

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Joseph Preston Goins, son of Green Goins and Denney Goins, both natives of Kentucky, was born November 29, 1858 in Fayette County. About 1890 he was married to Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cole who was born in Giles County, Tennessee in 1872.

In 1894 they lived in Dallas, County, Texas when they adopted Maude Fretwell, according to Dallas County Deed Book 178, page 637.

They had many real estate transactions from 1895 through 1908, according to Dallas County Deed records.

In the 1894-1895 city directory of Dallas, Joseph Preston Goins, a teamster, lived at the corner of Sutton and Grant Streets, South Oak Cliff, Dallas. In 1897 he was a farmer continuing to live at the same address. In the 1898 edition he was listed as a teamster at the same address. In the 1900 edition he was listed as a laborer at the same address.

In 1932 Joseph Preston Goins and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Goins lived on a farm five miles south of Grand Prairie, Texas. Joseph Preston Goins who had been a farmer for 50 years, died of pneumonia November 25, 1932, according to Dallas County Death Book 12, page 533. He wrote his will on the date of his death and named his wife executrix. He was buried in South Cemetery in Grand Prairie. He left an estate, including 36 acres of farmland, totaling $3,279.41, according to Dallas County Probate File No. 12920. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cole Goins was appointed executrix of the estate June 3, 1933.

On December 30, 1941 Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cole Goins lived on Route 2, Box 169, Grand Prairie. She wrote her will June 27, 1957, and it was witnessed by Stella Rohde, Archie C. Price and Mamie L. Dakan, believed to be her daughter, the former Mayme Lee Goins.

Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cole Goins died March 6, 1965 at age 92, and her daughter, Mayme Lee Goins Miller was appointed administratrix of her estate, according to Dallas County Probate Book File No. 65-63420T. The estate consisted primarily of 34 Error! Reference source not found.

Children born to Joseph Preston Goins and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cole Goins include:

William Cecil Goins born in 1897

Mayme Lee Goins born January 10, 1899

William Cecil Goins, son of Joseph Preston Goins and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cole Goins, was born at Hutchins, Texas in Dallas, County in 1897.

The 1917 city directory of Dallas showed him to be a postal clerk living at the YMCA.

He enlisted in the U. S. Army September 19, 1917. He served as a corporal in Company F, 369th Infantry Regiment in France. He fought in the Battles of Villers en-Hage, August 24 -September 11, 1918, St. Mihiel, September 12, September 16, 1918; Duvenelle Sector, September 17- September 28, 1918. He was gassed September 28, 1918. He was discharged August 28, 1920 as a "single man," according to Dallas County Discharge Book 1, page 494.

"William C. Goins" of 1821 Spencer Street, Dallas, was married December 22, 1919 to Winnie Richburg, daughter of David T. Richburg and Sallie Richburg, according to Dallas County Marriage Book 28, page 228.

Winnie Richburg Goins and her husband, "William C. Goins, Sr," of Upshur County, Texas gave a deed to Floyd Richburg December 31, 1945 to lots in Royce City, Texas, according to Rockwell County Deed Book 40, page 512. On March 25, 1947 they also deeded 103 acres of land in Rockwell and Hunt Counties to Floyd Richburg for $2,000, according to Rockwell County Deed Book 42, page 332.

William Cecil Goins died July 23, 1965, shortly after the death of his mother, in Gladewater, Texas.

Children born to William Cecil Goins and Winnie Richburg Goins include:

William Cecil Goins, Jr. born December 22, 1920

Williams Cecil Goins, Jr, son of William Cecil Goins and Winnie Richburg Goins, was born in Dallas County, December 22, 1920, according to BVS File No. 65600.

Mayme Lee Goins, daughter of Joseph Preston Goins and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cole Goins, was born January 10, 1899, according to Dallas County Birth Book 24, page 103. It is believed that she was married about 1914, husband's name Dakan. After 1957, she was remarried, husband's name Miller.

In 1965 Mayme Lee Goins Dakan Miller was a widow living on Corn Valley Road, Grand Prairie, probably the former residence of her parents.

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Isaac Gowen was married to Delila Keety October 4, 1816,according to "Fayette County, Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850." Children born to Isaac Gowen and Delila Keery Gowen are unknown.

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Sarah gowen was married June 1, 1817 to W. Leonard, according to "Fayette County, Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850."

FRANKLIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] appeared in the 1810 census of Franklin County.

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John S. Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Franklin County, page 114. He was listed as free colored [perhaps a Melungeon family].

The members of the household were enumerated as:

"Goin, John S. free colored male 36-55

free colored female 36-55

free colored female 24-36

free colored male 24-36

free colored female 24-36

free colored male 0-10

free colored female 0-10

free colored male 0-10"

female slave 10-24

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Elizabeth Goin was married November 21, 1815 to John Newton, according to "Franklin County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1879."

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Jason Goin was married to Betsy Davidson December 27, 1810, according to "Franklin County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1879." Children born to Jason Goin and Betsy Davidson Goin are unknown.

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Daniel Goins was listed as the head of a household in Frankfort, in the 1880 census of Franklin County. The family was listed in Enumeration District 69, page 26. Included in the household was Noah Goins, age 10, born in Kentucky.

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Mahala Goins was married to John W. Bingham October 8, 1828. according to "Franklin County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1879."

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Sebourn Goins, a resident of Franklin County, was admitted February 26, 1824 to Kentucky Asylum for the Tuition of the Deaf and Dumb. The Kentucky State Legislature approved an act to endow the school December 7, 1822. It was the first such state-supported school in the United States.

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Stradford Goins was married to Ann Cooper March 1, 1811, according to "Franklin County, Kentucky Marriages, 1795-1850." Children born to Stradford Goins and Ann Cooper Goins are unknown.

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Walter Goins was shot, and a cousin was killed in 1897 in election day violence in Frankfort. “The Adair County News” in its November 10, 1897 edition reported that the town had five men killed and mortally wounded in two terrific in two street battles:

“On Monday night, the Republicans and Single-standard Democrats discovered that the Silver Democrats were hiring negroes to remain away from the polls on Tuesday by sending them to a bull-pen near town. The Republicans and Single-standard Democrats there upon sent out a force of armed men to

stop the work.

Frank Egbert, a desperado and a bad man generally. In the edge of town, they met two wagons which were returning from conveying a lot of negroes to the bull-pen. The two wagons were driving rapidly when a man armed with a Winchester rifle, ordered them to halt. As both wagons moved on, they were fired into by a Single-standard man. This party led by the party led by Egbert. Howard Gore was killed outright, and driver John Smith was shot in both legs, one of which has since been amputated. He will die.

Charles Graham, colored, the other driver, was shot in the right lung. Warrants were sworn out for Egbert and those supposed to have been with him, and about 4 in the afternoon, Deputy Sheriff Deakins and six other deputies met Egbert and his cousin , Walter Goins, on Main Street. When Deakins informed Egbert that he had a warrant for him, he was answered by a shot in the abdomen, but returned the fire before he fell.

Egbert fell dead; Goins was shot in the foot and leg, and was taken to jail. Deakins lived four hours.”

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Mrs. Frances Gowen, age 30, was buried October 21, 1859, according to records of the Church of the Ascension in Frankfort.

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Milton Gowen was buried January 23, 1863, according to records of the Church of the Ascension in Frankfort.

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Second of three Gowen families enumerated in Franklin County in the 1880 census was headed by W. A. Gowen. He was located in Bell Point, Kentucky, Enumeration District 72, page 3, living in the household of W. A. Hammond.

The family was listed as:

"Gowen, W. A. 24, born in Kentucky

Parthena 43, born in South Carolina

Parthena 1, born in Kentucky

[son] 1/52, born in Kentucky [unnamed]"

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Carroll Gowens was shown as a resident of Franklin County March 22, 1911.

FULTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Susan Goins was enumerated in the 1850 census of Fulton County. She was listed in Household No. 155 as "Susan Goins, 23, born in Tennessee."

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Josiah Gowen was married February 20, 1865 to Margaret E. Pounds, according to "Fulton County, Kentucky Marriages, 1861-1870." Children born to Josiah Gowen and Margaret E. Pounds Gowen are unknown.

GALLATIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

David Goens was enumerated August 8, 1850 as the head of Household 198-198 in the federal census of Gallatin County, page 166:

"Goens, David 23, laborer, illiterate

Nancy 23, illiterate

Andrew 1"

"David Goins" reappeared at Warsaw, Kentucky as the head of Household 247-247 in the 1860 census of Gallatin County, Kentucky, page 37:

"Goins, David 27, born in KY, farmer, $250 real

estate

Nancy 24, born in KY

Andrew 9, born in KY

Malvina 4, born in KY

Jacob 2, born in KY"

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William Goins appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Gallatin County, page 4:

"Goins, William white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white male 5-10

white female 0-5

white male 0-5"

GARRARD COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Betsy Goin was married to Stokely Mott, December 29, 1818, according to "Garrard County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1850."

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Isabinda Goin was married December 29, 1818 to William McMillan, according to "Garrard County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1850."

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Matilda Goin was married April 9, 1821 to Samuel Tatum, according to "Garrard County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1850."

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Stephen Goin was married to Nancy Schrewsberry February 25, 1817, according to "Garrard County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1850." Children born to Stephen Goin and Nancy Shrewsberry Goin are unknown.

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Pleasant Goins, a Tennesseean was married about 1880, wife's name Mattie. They were the parents of Margaret "Maggie" Goins who was born in Garrard County in 1886, according to Jess Poynter, a grandson of Margaret "Maggie" Goins.

GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY

In the 1880 census of Graves County, Enumeration District 5, page 2, was listed the household of:

"Goin, James 28, born in Tennessee

Margaret 26, born in Kentucky

Frank 12, born in Kentucky, son

John 10, born in Kentucky, son

William 8, born in Kentucky, son

David 8, born in Kentucky, son

Ida 4, born in Kentucky, daughter

Annie 1, born in Kentucky, daughter"

GRAYSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

John Woodson Goins, Jr. was born in Grayson County May 15, 1847 [or 1852], according to Irene Goins Mendes, a great-granddaughter of Hanford, California. He was married about 1873 in Laurel County, Kentucky to Caroline Harrison. They were divorced before 1880 when Caroline Harrison Goins removed to Saline County, Arkansas.

He was remarried about 1890 to Selia Maples, daughter of Ed Maples and Martha Maples. Selia Maples Goins was born January 4, 1868. John Woodson Goins, Jr. died June 21, 1912 when he was hit by a train in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Selia Maples Goins died July 17, 1940 in Saline County, Arkansas.

Children born to John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Carolina Harrison Goins include:

Joseph Abner Goins born September 5, 1873

James Goins born about 1877

Children born to John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins include:

Henry Harrison Goins born June 19, 1891

Prisilia Allifore "Allie" Goins born August 21, 1893

Cora Lee Goins born August 30, 1895

John L. Goins born June 30, 1897

Isam Thomas Goins born August 22, 1899

Bertha Augusia "Gussie" Goins born October 22, 1901

Sarah E. Goins born October 23, 1903

Beulah Beatrice Angeline Goins born April 12, 1906

Willie Leroy Goins born Dec. 11, 1908

[son] born August 24, 1911

Joseph Abner Goins, son of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Caroline Harrison Goins, was born September 5, 1873 in Laurel County. He was married about 1903 to Flora Gertrude Watts who was born August 9, 1885 in Pottawatomie, Indian Territory. He died December 24, 1936 at Benton, Arkansas and was buried in Kentucky Cemetery there. Flora Gertrude Watts Goins died July 29, 1958 in Saline County, Arkansas and was buried her husband.

James Goins, son of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Carolina Harrison Goins, was born about 1877 in Laurel County. He was brought to Saline County by his mother where he died in about 1882.

Henry Harrison Goins, son of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born June 19, 1891. He was married about 1912 at Booneville, Arkansas, wife's name Cordie. He was remarried about 1925 to Addie Langley. He died about 1928 at Benton and was buried in Langley Cemetery. Four children, names unknown, were born to Henry Harrison Goins, Cordie Goins and Addie Langley Goins.

Prisilia Allifore "Allie" Goins, daughter of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born August 21, 1893. She was married about 1915 to George Lincks. He died at Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma. Later she was remarried, husband's name Dodson. Three children were born to them.

Cora Lee Goins, daughter of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born August 30, 1895. She was married about 1918 to Dick Birdwell. Later she was remarried to Bill Dodson. She died about 1965 at Horatio, Arkansas. Three children were born to them.

John L. Goins, son of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born June 30, 1897. He was married about 1926, wife's name Tommie. Eight children were born to John L. Goins and Tommie Goins.

Isam Thomas Goins, son of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born August 22, 1899. He died in infancy at Van Buren, Arkansas and was buried in Gill Cemetery there.

Bertha Augusia "Gussie" Goins, daughter of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born October 22, 1901 in Van Buren. She was married March 15, 1919 in Benton to William Thomas Keene who was born October 28, 1899 in Saline County. He died there in 1959 and was buried in Kentucky Cemetery. She died there October 21, 1990 and was buried beside her husband. Nine children were born to them.

Sarah E. Goins, daughter of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born October 23, 1903. She died about 1906 in Cottonwood, Oklahoma.

Beulah Beatrice Angeline Goins, daughter of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born April 12, 1906. She was married October 25, 1923 in Benton to Isaac Jackson "Ike" Keene who was born January 28, 1865 in Kentucky. He died April 21, 1937, and she was remarried January 6, 1943 in Benton to James Horace Parnell who was born August 11, 1879. He died January 22, 1948. She died June 20, 1982 at Benton and was buried in Kentucky Cemetery. Nine children were born to them.

Willie Leroy Goins, son of John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins, was born December 11, 1908. He was married about 1931 to Laura Bell Johnson. Four children. names unknown, were born to Willie Leroy Goins and Laura Bell Johnson Goins.

An unnamed son was born to John Woodson Goins, Jr. and Selia Maples Goins August 24, 1911 and died a few days later.

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Lizzie Goins, born January 17, 1891, died August 10, 1976, "beloved grandmother of Janice," was buried in Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Grayson County, according to her tombstone..

GREEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Betsy Goin was married to Joseph Sanders December 22, 1832, according to "Green County, Kentucky Marriages, 1718-1839."

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The 1860 census of Green County enumerated no members of the Gowen family [or spelling variations].

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Mary Alice Gowen, the daughter of Amanda H. Carter Gowen, was born in Green County January 6, 1912, according to Green County birth records. Amanda H. Carter Gowen was also the mother of Cornelia E. Gowen who was born and died June 1, 1916.

GREENUP COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Henry Goin, "free colored male, 36-55" was enumerated in the 1840 census of Greenup County, page 240.

HARLAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Clarence Marvin Goins, 69, retired coal miner died April 17, 2000 of lung cancer, according to the “Lexington Herald-Leader” in its edition of April 18, 2000. He, a resident of Lynch, Kentucky, living on Main Street, was survived by his wife, Dovie Goins. Services were held April 19 in Johnson Funeral Home.

HARRISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Edmund Goins, "man of color," was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Harrison County, East Division, page 161:

"Goins, Edmund free colored male 10-24

free colored male 10-24

free colored male 108 years old free colored female 55-100"

HENDERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Nancy Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Henderson County, page 242:

"Goin, Nancy white female 30-40"

HENRY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

James H. Goins was married March 14, 1849 to Juipeter Gaing, according to "Henry County, Kentucky Marriages, 1800-1850." Children born to James H. Goins and Juipeter Gaing Goins are unknown.

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Merit Goins was married November 19, 1849 to Jane Cox, according to "Henry County, Kentucky Marriages, 1800-1850." Of Merit Goins and Jane Cox Goins nothing more is known.

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Robert M. Gowan was married to Kesiah Jones Janaury 26, 1814, according to "Henry County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1850."

HICKMAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

James E. Goyn was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Hickman County, page 325:

"Goyn, James E. white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white male 10-15

white female 10-15

white male 0-5

white female 0-5"

HOPKINS COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Miss M. A. Goin was married December 24, 1893 to J. T. Jenkins, according to Hopkins County marriage records.

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Elphy Goings was married to Robert Hill June 28, 1830, according to "Hopkins County, Kentucky Marriages, 1768-1869."

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Matilda Gowen was born February 6, 1801. She was married about 1820 to William C. Morton. She died October 15, 1876 and was buried in Morton Cemetery in Hopkins County.

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William Gowen, born about 1811 in Tennessee, was enumerated August 4, 1850 as the head of Household 207-207 in the census of Hopkins County, District 1, page 63:

"Gowen, William 39, born in Tennessee

Evaline 30, born in Kentucky

Robert 9, born in Kentucky

Washington 7, born in Kentucky

Elizabeth 6, born in Kentucky

William 4, born in Kentucky

Russell 2, born in Kentucky

Martha 2/12, born in Kentucky"

JASSAMINE COUNTY, KENTURKY

Archibald Goin was married to Sophia Hunter August 3, 1831, according to "Jassamine County, Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1850." Children born to Archibald Goin and Sophia Hunter Goin are unknown.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Joseph Goin, a soldier in Capt. William Harrod's company in 1780 was bivouacked "near the falls." It is believed that this company defended the frontier in the area now composing Jefferson and Shelby Counties.

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Charles Goins, a carpenter, was listed in the 1887 city directory of Louisville.

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Eliza Goins, a Negro laundress, lived at 1023 West Walnut, according to the 1887 city directory of Louisville.

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James E. Goins, a conductor, lived at 826 Washington, according to the 1887 city director of Louisville.

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William Goins died in Jefferson County October 9, 1911.

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Several members of the Goins family are buried in Worthington Cemetery in the southern part of Jefferson County. Included are John G. Goins, who was born in 1861 and died in 1937; Kate Goins, his wife, who was born in 1861 and died in 1934; Mary Goins Aston, believed to be a sister to John G. Goins, born 1864 and died in 1919; Peyton M. Goins, born and died September 8, 1898 and Cuthbert T. Goins, born March 19, 1902 and died July 31 of that year. The latter two are believed to be infant sons of John G. Goins and Kate Goins.

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The will of James Gowan of Louisville, Kentucky was filed for probate January 7, 1850 in Hamilton County, Ohio probate court. James Gowan and George Gowan were named executors. Beneficiaries were James Gowan, George Gowan, John Calvin Bradford, William Gowan, Jane Gowan, Sarah Gowan and Walter Lewis Gowan.

The will of "James Gowans" of Louisville was filed October 13, 1851 in Hamilton County. Heirs listed were as "Sarah Ann Gowans, George Gowans and William Gowans."

George Gowan was enumerated in the 1840 census of Jefferson County living in the city of Jefferson, page 102. He was a "white male, 15-20, employed in manufacturing and trades." George Gowan was married to Sara Ann Fulton, the daughter of William Fulton, December 24, 1840, according to Jefferson County marriage records. Of George Gowan and Sara Ann Fulton Gowan nothing more is known.

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Robert Gowan was enumerated as the head of a household in Jefferson, Kentucky in the 1840 census of Jefferson County, page 5:

"Gowan, Robert white male 50-60

white female 30-40

white male 10-15

white female 10-15

white female 0-5"

Robert Gowan was employed in "navigation of canals, lakes and rivers."

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Henry Gowans, a negro was enumerated August 24, 1850 as the head of Household 608-691, page 380 in Jefferson County:

"Gowans, Henry 31, born in NC, porter, illiterate

Elizabeth 35, born in VA, illiterate

Julia 10, born in KY, attending school

White, Julia 23, born in IN, illiterate"

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Audrie Gowen, widow, was listed in the 1928 edition of the Louisville city directory as the manager of Beha Laundry Company.

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Carell J. Gowen, pipefitter lived at 1969 Payne Street in 1928, according to the Louisville city directory. In the 1937 edition he was listed as a watchman at Fireproof Storage Company in Middletown, Kentucky.

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C. Oliver Gowen, printer and his wife, Martha Gowen lived at 723 South 8th Street, according to the 1937 city directory of Louisville.

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Charles Gowen died in Jefferson County October 25, 1917, according to Jefferson County death records.

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Dana A. Gowen, telephone company clerk, was listed in the 1970 city directory of Louisville.

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Earl P. Gowen, assistant to the vice president of American Creosoting Company, lived at 1288 Eastern Parkway, according to the 1928 city directory of Louisville.

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Marion C. Gowen, office clerk at Belknap, Inc, lived in Shively, Kentucky, according to the 1970 city directory of Louisville.

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Maurice Gowen, night manager of the Kentucky Club, was a resident of Louisville in 1928, according to the city directory. In 1937 he was listed as manager of the Chesterfield Hotel. In that year he lived at 429 Broadway with his wife, Lillian Gowen.

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Owen Gowen, was employed at Raffo's, Inc, according to 1937 city directory of Louisville. He boarded at 2635 St. Xavier in Louisville.

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Owen D. Gowen, a warehouseman at Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot in 1937 and his wife, Maude K. Gowen, were residents of Louisville.

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Raymond D. Gowen, furniture finisher for B. A. Mahoney Company, and his wife, Mary A. Gowen, were residents of Louisville in 1970, according to the city directory.

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Ruth Gowen died in Jefferson County March 11, 1915, according to Jefferson County death records.

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Samuel L. Gowen and his wife, Edna Gowen lived at 1610 Bulgar Court, according to the 1970 city directory of Louisville.

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Willie Albert Gowen died in Jefferson County September 25, 1919, according to Jefferson County death records.

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Carroll Gilbert Gowens was born in 1940. On August 30, 1962, he a resident of Middleton, Kentucky, was married to Mary Enola Garrison, age 21 of Goodletsville, Tennessee, according to Davidson County, Tennessee marriage records. Of Carroll Gilbert Gowens and Mary Enola Garrison Gowens nothing more is known.

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Carroll Lancaster Gowens was born in Jefferson County December 4, 1917, according to Jefferson County birth records. He lived at 2013 Brinkley, according to the 1972 telephone directory of Louisville.

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Robert Gowin appeared in the 1830 census of Jefferson County, page 71, living in Louisville as the head of a household composed of:

"Gowin, Robert white male 30-40

white female 40-50

white male 20-30

white male 0-5"

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Listed in the 1972 telephone directory of Louisville were:

Goeing, Raymond 1769 Bardstown Road

Goens, Russell 4601 Dover Road

Going, T. F. 6308 Limewood Circle

Gowan, Jack 5319 Twinkle Drive

Gowin, Arthur 12404 Osage Road

Gowin, C. R. 9204 Auburn

Gowin, C. W. 2235 Emerson

Gowin, Dale Cardinal Drive

Gowin, Rev. Donald Flat Creek Road

Gowin, Edward L. 218 Central Avenue

Gowin, George M. 1910 Balfour Drive

Gowin, John W. 2020 Janyln Road J'Town

Gowin, Roscoe Cedar LaGrange Road

Gowin, Russell M. Ballardsville Road

Gowin, Stanley LaGrange Road

Gowin, Tom 111 Woodlawn Avenue

Gowin, Tony 2761 Seventh Street Road

Gowin, Virgil 1115 Franklin Avenue

Goyne, A. G. 12215 Ledges Drive

Goyne, Marvin J. 9106 Aria Drive

KENTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Jacob Gowen[s]/Gower[s] was born about 1790 in Pennsylvania and was married about 1816 to Elizabeth Altemus who was also born in Pennsylvania, in 1794, according to the research of a descendant, Florence Gowers O'Neill of Gulfport, Mississippi. In 1825 they lived in Kenton County, on the Ohio state line, near Covington, Kentucky, and in March 1835 they lived in Ripley, Ohio, in Brown County, on the Kentucky state line.

Children born to Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen include:

Angeline Gowen born about 1817

Elizabeth Gowen born about 1818

Washington Gowen born about 1820

James Gowen born about 1822

William S. Gowen born February 27, 1825

Leonard A. Gowen born about 1828

Louis A. Gowen born in March 1835

Angeline Gowen, daughter of Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen, was born about 1817 in Pennsylvania. She was married about 1835 to Louis J. Schell. They appeared in the 1850 census of Hamilton County, Ohio.

Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen, was born about 1818, probably in Pennsylvania. She was married August 3, 1836 to John B. Thomas. They also lived in Hamilton County.

Washington Gowen, son of Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen, was born about 1820. Of this individual nothing more is known.

James Gowen, son of Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen, was born about 1822. Of this individual nothing more is known.

William S. Gowen, son of Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen, was born February 27, 1825 in Kenton County, near Covington, Kentucky. He was married in Bracken County January 28, 1949 to Louisa Wadel. He was a soldier during the Civil War and died of tuberculosis November 9, 1861. Children born to William S. Gowen and Louisa Wadel Gowen are unknown.

Leonard A. Gowen, son of Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen, was born about 1828 in Kenton County. He was married at St. Francisville, Louisiana to Louisa Bonner about 1843. Children born to Leonard A. Gowen and Louisa Bonner Gowen are unknown.

Louis A. Gowen, son of Jacob Gowen and Elizabeth Altemus Gowen, was born in March 1835 at Ripley, Ohio, in Brown County. He was married about 1860 in Madison, Kentucky in Jefferson County to Ann Eliza Wadel, according to Florence Gowers O'Neill. He died February 6, 1892 in Evansville, Indiana and was buried there in Locust Hill Cemetery by Smith Mortuary. Children born to Louis A. Gowen and Ann Eliza Wadel Gowen are unknown.

On January 28, 1991, Mrs. O'Neill wrote, "When my ancestor, Louis A. Gowers [or Gowen] died February 6, 1892 the doctor attending him [and apparently everyone else] had trouble in determining his real name. Two death certificates, one in each name, were recorded for him in the City-County Department of Health, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, Indiana. Each identified him as "Louis A. Gowers or Gowen, [Same Person]." Ninety-nine years later, we still don't know which is correct. Some members of our family go by "Gowers," and some go by "Gowen."

KNOTT COUNTY, KENTUCKY

George Goins was married in Knott County was married about 1897 to Minnie Belle Day. She was born November 9, 1874 to William H. Day and Marinda Francis Day, according to David R. Smith in a message dated April 14, 2000. She had a twin sister named Lucinda Day. Later Minnie Belle Day Goins was remarried to Monroe Whitaker.

KNOX COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Clabon Goin was an early settler of Knox County who was granted 400 acres of land on Blake's Creek April 20, 1803 in the "Tellico Grants", according to Knox County Deed Book 1, page 76 and 213.

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Calvin Goin appeared as the head of household in the 1850 census of Knox County:

"Goin, Calvin 35, born in KY

Delila 22, born in TN

Jarvis

James H.

Zachariah

William"

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Leroy Goin was married February 13, 1840 to Rebecca M. Fuson, according to "Knox County, Kentucky Marriages, 1783-1850." Children born to Leroy Goin and Rebecca M. Fuson Goin are unknown.

Leroy Goin appeared in the 1840 census of Knox County, page 308, as the head of a household. He was a farmer. The family was composed of:

"Goin, Leroy white male 15-20

white female 15-20"

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Levi Goin received a land grant of 100 acres November 8, 1855 "between Poplar Creek and Brush Creek" by county court order, according to Knox County Deed Book 30, page 413.

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William Goin received a land grant of 30 acres in Knox County June 6, 1844. The land was located on Greasy Creek and granted by county court order, according to Knox County Deed Book 18, page 338.

William Goin received an additional land grant of 100 acres on Greasy Creek July 9, 1858 by county court order, according to Knox County Deed Book 54, page 406. He received an additional 30 acres of land by county court order July 9, 1858. This land was also located on Greasy Creek, according to Knox County Deed Book 54, page 407.

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Hardin Goings was married Decemer 12, 1839 to cynthia Rogers, according to "Knox County, Kentucky Marriages, 1801-1850." Children born to Hardin Goings and Cynthia Rogers Goings are unknown.

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Melvina Goings was born in Knox County about 1850, parents unknown. She was married April 21, 1869 to William Rhodes, age 22, a native of Knox County, according to Knox County Marriage Book B.

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A certificate of death was issued April 20, 1981 on Fannie Goins by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Her date of birth is given as September 14, 1888 in Kentucky, and her date of death is entered as December 8, 1933 in Knox County. Her husband was Bluford Goins. Her father's name was shown as Isom Israel, and her mother's maiden name was Osa Black.

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Dalilah Goins was married February 12, 1839 to Benjamin Phipps, according to "Knox County, Kentucky Marriages, 1801-1850."

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Isaiah Goins was enumerated as the head of a household of free colored people in the 1830 census of Knox County, page 231. This was The only family of interest to Gowen chroniclers in the county at that time. He was recorded as "Isaiah Goins, free colored male, 24-36. Also included in the household were three male slaves and four female slaves.

Isaiah Goins, free colored, illiterate farmer, reappeared in the 1840 census of Knox County:

"Goins Isaiah free colored male 55-100

free colored female 36-55

free colored female 10-24

free colored male 0-10

free colored female 0-10"

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James Goins was enumerated as the head of Household 788-803, adjoining Delila Goins, September 17, 1850 in Knox County, page 377:

"Goins, James 25, born in Tennessee, laborer

Prior 19, born in Kentucky, laborer, male

William 17, born in Kentucky, laborer

John 22, born in Kentucky, laborer

Preston 23, born in Kentucky, laborer"

Delila Goins was enumerated September 17, 1850 as the head of Household 787-802 in Knox County, page 377:

"Goins, Delila 33, born in Tennessee, illiterate

James T. 13, born in Kentucky

Mary A. 9, born in Kentucky

Calvin 7, born in Kentucky

Margaret I. 5, born in Kentucky

William 4, born in Kentucky

Pernacia 1, born in Kentucky"

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Frances Goins was enumerated September 7, 1850 as a resident in the household of Warrick Tinsley in the Federal census of Knox County, page 365:

"Tinsley, Warrick 35, born in Kentucky

Mary 36, born in Kentucky

"Goins, Frances 13, born in Kentucky

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Lavisa Goins was married to Thomas Peace January 20, 1848,

according to "Knox County, Kentucky Marriages, 1801-1850."

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Leonard Goins was recorded in the 1850 census living on the farm of John Tye in Knox County, page 360:

"Goins, Leonard 28, born in KY, laborer, illiterate

Eleanor 21, born in TN"

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Levi Goins was married April 21, 1848 to Catherine Cox, according to "Knox County, Kentucky Marriages, 1801-1850."

Levi Goins was enumerted August 20, 1850 as the head of Household 364-369 in the Federal census of Knox County, page 347:

"Goins, Levi 25, born in TN, farmer, $600 in real

estate, illiterate

Catherine 20, born in KY

William 3/12, born in KY"

Children born to Levi Goins and Catherine Cox Goins include:

William Goins born in May 1850

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Martin Goins received a land grant of 100 acres January 23, 1850 on Stony Fork by county court order, according to Knox County Deed Book 32, page 512.

He was recorded August 30, 1850 as the head of Household 509-520 in the 1850 census of Knox County, page 357:

"Goins, Martin 27, born in TN, farmer, $400 in

real estate

Susan 22, born in KY

Salenore I. 2, born in KY

William 23, laborer, born in TN."n

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Meshack Goins was born in North Carolina about 1820. He was enumerated in the 1850 census of Knox County, page 367 living in the household of Herman Beerly:

"Beerly, Herman 74, born in SC, farmer

Edith 58

Goins, Mashack 70, born in NC, no profession"

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Susan Goins was recorded as the head of Household 554-565 September 3, 1850 in Knox County, page 360:

"Goins, Susan 34, born in Kentucky

Sarah I. 12, born in Kentucky

William H. 9, born in Kentucky

Isaiah 7, born in Kentucky

Phence A. [?] 5, born in Kentucky

Ester E. 3, born in Kentucky

Mary 1/12, born in Kentucky"

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William Goins appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Knox County, page 310. He was a farmer. The household was composed of:

"Goins, William white male 30-40

female 30-40

male 15-20

female 15-20

female 10-15

female 5-10

female 0-5"

William Goins reappeared August 20, 1850 as the head of Household 361-366 in the Federal census of Knox County, page 346:

"Goins, William 46, born in TN, farmer, illiterate

Elizabeth 43, born in VA

Delila 18, born in TN, attending school

Hila 16, born in TN, attending school

Mary I. 12, born in TN, attending school

Malvina 10, born in KY, attending school

Eli 8, born in KY, attending school"

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Hardin Gowins, free colored farmer, appeared in the 1840 census of Knox County, as the head of a household:

"Gowins, Hardin free colored male 24-36

free colored female 24-36

free colored male 0-10

free colored female 0-10

free colored female 0-10"

Leroy Goins appeared as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Knox County, page 355, Household 489-499:

"Goins, Leroy 29, born in Tennessee, farmer,

$200 real estate, illiterate

Rebecca 25, born in Kentucky, illiterate

Senulda I. 9, born in Kentucky

Thomas I. 8, born in Kentucky

Mauna 1, born in Kentucky"

LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Effie Goins, daughter of James “Big Jim” Goins and Margaret Goins was married December 25, 1894 to George W. Anders in Laurel County. They removed to Illinois, according to Dr. Pam A. Hartman, great-granddaughter. Effie Goins had two sisters, Nancy Goins and Sarah Goins.

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William Goins was mentioned in the September 4, 1903 edition of “The Mountain Echo:”

“A False Report Corrected

Hearing a report was being circulated that my friend and former neighbor, Wm. Goins, had killed a man in California, and was confined in jail and knowing him to be a quiet, peaceable man and a Christian gentleman, I wrote him to know whether the report was true.

In reply he says he was very much surprised at the report and says that the whole thing is false, and that he has had no such trouble as reported, and asked me to make this correction through our county paper for the information of his friends.

D. R. Brock.”

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W. R. Gowen in 1972 was a resident of Buffalo, Kentucky, according to the telephone directory.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Mary Goings was enumerated as the head of Household 192-192 August 9, 1850 in the federal census, page 65:

"Goings, Mary 45, born in Virginia, illiterate

Margaret 17, born in Kentucky

Lucy 21, born in Kentucky, illiterate

Harriett A. 10, born in Kentucky

Virginia 8, born in Kentucky

Elizabeth 3, born in Kentucky

Adams, Elisha 38, born in Virginia, farmer"

Harriett A. Goings was enumerated a second time in the Household 99-99, the home of James H. Ham, page 58:

"Ham James H. 31, farmer

Sarahan 22,

Goings, Harriett A. 10, born in Kentucky"

It is suggested that Sarahan Ham was an older sister of Harriett A. Goings.

Carolina Goings, age 15, possibly another daughter of Mary Goings, was enumerated August 9, 1850 in the federal census of Lawrence County, Household 318-318, page 74. The household was that of a Cook family.

Mary Goings, age 13, perhaps another daughter of Mary Goings, was enumerated in the 1850 census of Household 468-471, page 86:

"Pogue, George 27

Lucy J. 25, born in Kentucky

Goings, Mary 13, born in Kentucky"

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Margaret M. Gowen was married April 27, 1856 to Kenas M. Chaffin, according to Lawrence County marriage records.

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Alexander Gowens was married to Polly Skidmore June 14, 1822, according to "Lawrence County, Kentucky Marriages, 1818-1862." The household of Alexander Gowens and Polly Skidmore Gowens was enumerated in the 1830 census of Lawrence County, page 281:

"Gowens, Alexander white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white female 5-10

white male 0-5

white female 0-5"

male slave 10-24

George W. Gowens, believed to be a son of Alexander Gowens was married March 1, 1849 to Mary Thompson, according to "Lawrence County, Kentucky Marriages, 1818-1862.". Of George W. Gowens and Mary Thompson Gowens nothing more is known.

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Margaret H. Gowen was married April 27, 1856 to Kenas M. Chaffin, according to Lawrence County marriage records.

LETCHER COUNTY, KENTUCKY

No Gowens [or spelling variations] appeared in Letcher County in the census of 1850 or 1860.

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Arminda Goins was born about 1868 in West Virginia, according to Lina J. Nelt, a great-granddaughter. She was married in 1886 to Hance Hammonds. They died in Letcher County. Children born to them include:

Alexander "Alex" Hammonds born about 1888

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James Goins was photographed in a Colson, Kentucky school group. The picture was taken about 1894.

LINCOLN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

William Going received a patent to land in Lincoln County in 1790, according to the research of Anna Going Friedman of Somerset, Kentucky. She states that the land later lay in Livingston County, Kentucky, but that he did not appear in the 1800 census of Kentucky.

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Francis Goins was married June 18, 1811 to Polly Bronaugh, according to "Lincoln County, Kentucky Marriages, 1689-1897." Of Francis Goins and Polly Bronaugh Goins nothing more is known.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Reuben Goin was listed on the 1804 tax list of Livingston County, according to "Trigg County--Gateway to the Jackson Purchase" by Eurie P. Neel. He was located in the vicinity of Flynn's Ferry Road in the northern part of Crittenden County when that county was created from Livingston in 1842. Reuben Goin lived near the Illinois border. This area was settled primarily by South Carolinians and Tennesseeans.

In the 1880 census of Livingston County, living at Carrsville, Kentucky was the household of Thomas Goin. The family was recorded in Enumeration District 84, page 37 as:

"Goin, Thomas 28, born in Kentucky

Margaret 27, born in Kentucky

Mary J. 4, born in Kentucky

Thurman, Mary 55, born in Kentucky, mother"

It is apparent that Mary Goin, the mother of Thomas Goin, was remarried to a man by the name of Thurman.

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Hiram Going, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Livingston County, page 167.

The household was enumerated as:

"Going, Hiram free colored male 36-55

free colored female 24-36

free colored female 10-24

free colored male 0-10

free colored female 0-10"

Two female slaves, 24-36, completed the household. Three members of the family were engaged in agriculture.

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John Going received a land grant of 117 acres on Crooked Creek October 1, 1805. The grant was located South of the Green River, according to Livingston County Deed Book 23, page 472.

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John L. Going, free colored, appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Livingston County, page 170. Two members of the family were engaged in agriculture.

The family was recorded as:

"Goings, John L. free colored male 10-24

free colored female 55-100

free colored female 36-55

free colored female 24-36

free colored female 10-24

free colored male 10-24

male slave 10-24"

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Fanny Goins was listed as heads of a households in the 1830 census of Livingston County, page 28:

"Goins, Fanny white female 60-70

white female 15-20.

white female 0-5

free colored male 10-24

female slave 36-55

male slave 24-36

female slave 24-36

male slave 24-36

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John Goins was enumerated as the head of a free colored household in the 1830 census, page 28:

"Goins, John free colored male 10-245

free colored female 10-24

free colored male 0-10

free colored female 0-10

free colored female 0-10:

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A macabre tale of horror dealing with the family of "Doctor Gowan" revealed in "Chronicles of a Kentucky Settlement" written in 1883 by William Courtney Watts had its setting in Livingston County, Kentucky.

"Dr. Gowan" arrived in the county about 1808 and settled near Salem, Kentucky. Livingston County, located at the junction of the Ohio and Cumberland Rivers was opened in 1784 for the entry of settlers entitled to land in the Virginia Military District. Salem, Kentucky was the first county seat, but Smithland later succeeded it.

The doctor settled on a farm on the Ohio River a few miles above its confluence with the Cumberland. He brought with him his wife, three sons, two daughters and a dozen or more slaves. The doctor was highly educated, but had a cold, haughty disposition.

His wife, "sister of a most eminent American statesman" despaired of frontier life and soon died. A few days later their eldest son, Randall Gowan was bitten by a rattlesnake and quickly died. He was buried beside his mother. Shortly afterward, in 1811 a brother of Dr. Gowan who was "the governor of the Territory of . . . . . " committed suicide, and the doctor left suddenly for the funeral after leaving his two daughters with friends in Smithland. While away, the doctor determined never to return to the farmstead which had witnessed so much tragedy.

Hinton Gowan, second son and Walter Gowan, his younger brother had difficulty managing the slaves in the doctor's absence, and to effect a rigid discipline over the negroes one night forced the slaves to strap down George, the most unruly slave of the bunch in front of the fireplace in the Gowan home.

Violently drunk and with pistols in their hands, the brothers forced the slaves to begin hacking fingers, toes, arms and legs from George's torso. As each piece came off the body, amid unearthly screams from the victim, the two brothers threw it into the roaring fire.

As the two brothers finished their butchering job, the house was suddenly shaken to its foundation by an earthquake, and a comet appeared overhead in the sky, bathing the whole landscape in an eerie light. At that moment a deep, wide chasm appeared in the bed of Reelfoot Creek, and Reelfoot Lake was instantly formed in nearby Tennessee. Because of the phenomenon the area was later named Lake County, Tennessee.

By morning there was no trace of the victim, but the terrible atrocity had left its impact upon the stunned negroes and upon the perpetrators. Letitia Gowan, wife of Hinton, took their baby daughter and fled the house for the safety of Salem. For many days Hinton pled with her to return, but she refused. He cajoled her, he threatened her, and he stood for hours outside her sanctuary with his rifle. When she continued to refuse, he labeled her "Cruel Letitia."

Finally the horror of George's death leaked out in the community, and the citizens of Salem organized a posse to investigate the rumor and to arrest the two brothers, if the story prove true.

As the posse approached the Gowan farm, the two brothers determined to implement a suicide pact they had agreed upon if the neighbors ever uncovered their nefarious deed. Seeing the posse approaching, the two brothers went to the grave of their mother where they were to kill themselves. Hinton pulled the trigger of his rifle and was immediately dead before the posse could reach the graveyard.

Walter Gowan "chickened out" of the suicide pact and was arrested by the posse and jailed. The Gowan home was never occupied after that. The slaves all fled the farm. People who passed the dark, foreboding house in the night reported hearing eerie screams and moans from the empty house. It was labeled a haunted house, occupied only by the tormented spirit of Negro George.

One night boatmen who anchored their barge near the Gowan farmstead heard terrifying screams emanating from the haunted house. Just as they were about to flee the scene, the house suddenly exploded. The next morning when they investigated, the found the home strewned in every direction.

Before his trial, Walter Gowan escaped from his jail cell and eluded capture by crossing the river and fleeing into the wilderness. To cover his tracks, he enlisted in the army as the company was about to depart to engage the British. He was the first man killed in the first engagement. Thus the tragic story ended, leaving every son of Dr. Gowan dead and no one to carry on his family name.

William Courtney Watts added one final touch of the macabre as he ended the story. In the final paragraph of the chapter he revealed that the name of the doctor was not really "Gowan." He had just chosen that name "to protect the innocent."

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G. Gowen, Garland Gowen, John Gowen, Ruben Gowen and Aaron Gowan were listed as taxpayers in the 1811 tax list of Livingston County.

LOGAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

In the Logan County tax list of 1800 the following were listed: Edward Goin, Isaac Goin, Jabez Going and William Going.

==O==

Elizabeth Goin was married to Isaac Porter August 11, 1812, according to "Logan County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1897"

==O==

"Isaac Goin" was listed in the 1830 census of Logan County as a taxpayer, along with Edward Goin, Jabez Going and William Going.

Winnie Gowan was born to Isaac Gowan and Clata Gowan, according to Sandra L. Hollingsworth, Foundation Member of South Bend, Indiana in a letter written April 15, 1999. "Winney Goin" was married April 22, 1815 to Ezekiel Anderson, according to "Logan County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1897."

Ezekiel Alexander stated that he fought with Davey Crockett and James Burns Gowen in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the Battle of New Orleans, according to Sandra L. Hollingsworth who wrote that she was a descendant of Ezekiel Anderson and Winney Gowan Anderson.

==O==

No individuals of interest to Gowen chroniclers appeared in the 1830 census of Logan County.

==O==

Living at a hotel in Russellville, Kentucky on November 19, 1850 was a stage coach driver named Gowen, according to the 1850 census of Logan County, page 134. The enumeration gave no first name and no place of birth.

LYON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Bantey Goin, white male, orphan, age 9, was listed in the 1880 census of Eddyville, Kentucky, Enumeration District 141, page 27, living in the household of James P. Jones.

MADISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Sally Goan was married January 24, 1808 to Thomas Sanders, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

James Goen was married September 4, 1805 to Becky Sampson, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843." Children born to James Goen and Becky Sampson Goen are unknown.

==O==

Betsy Goin was married to William Miller November 30, 1820, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

John Goin was married December 20, 1832 to Rhoda Vincent, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

John Goin, a farmer and Rhoda Vincent Goin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Madison County, West Division, page 294, adjoining the household of Francis Goin:

"Goin, John white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white male 5-10

white female 0-5

white male 0-5

white male 0-5"

"John Goines" was born in Madison County in 1812, according to the 1850 census of Madison County, District No. 3, page 319:

"Goines, John 38, born in Madison County,

carpenter, illiterate

Rhody 36, born in Madison County,

illiterate

Theophilus 17, born in Madison County,

attending school

Nancy 14, born in Madison County,

attending school

Frances 13, born in Madison County,

attending school, female

William 12, born in Madison County,

attending school

Tabbot 9, born in Madison County,

attending school

Mary 7, born in Madison County

Martha 5, born in Madison County"

==O==

Judy Goin was married July 9, 1838 to William Alcorn, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

Nancy Goin was married November 16, 1811 to Isaac Garrett, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

Patsy Goin was married December 21, 1826 to H. Reynolds, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

Sally Goin was married to William Anderson February 12, 1822, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

Thomas Goin was married to Mary Davis May 13, 1841, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843." Two days later. Thomas Goin purchased items May 15, 1841 from the estate of William Davis, deceased, according to Madison County Probate Book H. Mary Davis Goin is regarded as the daughter of William Davis.

==O==

Thomas Goin was married March 24, 1835 to Lucy Whitlock, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843." Children born to Thomas Goin and Lucy Whitlock Goin are unknown.

==O==

Ann Jane Going was married to William Foster February 2, 1844, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1779-1850."

==O==

"Frances Going" appeared in the 1802 and 1803 tax list of Madison County with "one horse and no land." "Francis Gowin" appeared in the 1804 tax list, and in 1806 was recorded with 50 acres of land on Paint Lick Creek.

==O==

Sally Going was married to Joseph Kearly October 14, 1802, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

Ellen Goins was married to John Gillispie December 29, 1844, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1779-1850."

==O==

Albert Goins was a resident of Madison County in 1908.

Children born to him include:

Florence Goins born about 1908

Florence Goins, daughter of Albert Goins was born about 1908 in Madison County. She was married at age 17, August 16, 1925 to Henry Boone, 26. He was the son of Isaiah Boone and Molly Woods Boone.

==O==

Franklin Goins was married to Hanah Wheeler June 4, 1850, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1779-1850." Children born to Franklin Goins and Hanah Wheeler Goins are unknown.

==O==

James Goins was married to Tilith Moberly March 21, 1850, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1779-1850." Of James Goins and Tilitha Moberly Goins norhing more is known.

==O==

Mary Goins was married to Nathaniel Harris December 23, 1847, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1779-1850."

==O==

Mary Hisle Gowen, the daughter of Nora Lee Hisle Gowen, was born in Madison County, February 12, 1917.

==O==

James Gowin was married May 15, 1831 to Ann Gowin, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843." Children born to James Gowin and Ann Gowin Gowin are unknown.

==O==

Jane Gowin was born in 1803 in Madison County. She died in 1863 in Saline County, Missouri. She was the ancestor of Mrs. John N. Kuzmic who lived in Kansas City, Missouri.

==O==

Susan Gowin was married February 22, 1833 to William Bowman, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

William S. Gowin was married January 13, 1833 to Anna Gowin, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843." Children born to William S. Gowin and Anna Gowin Gowin are unknown.

==O==

Anna Gowing was married June 13, 1827 to William Byrum, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843."

==O==

John Gowing was married Augut 2, 1809 to Agnes Wilson, according to "Madison County, Kentucky Marriages, 1724-1843." Children born to John Gowing and Agnes Wilson Gowing are unknown.

MARSHALL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Mattie Grace Gowen, daughter of Eliza Wilkins Gowen was born February 23, 1913 in Marshall County, according to Marshall County birth records.

==O==

Rebecca Gowen was born in 1822 in Tennessee. She was married about 1839 to Ambrose Brewer who was born in 1818 in North Carolina. They were residents of Marshall County in 1840 and in 1863. Ambrose Brewer removed to Williamson County, Illinois in 1863. Rebecca Gowen Brewer died there in 1868, according to "History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Counties, Illinois."

MASON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Dolly Goines, negress, was married November 25, 1874 to Moses Blackwell, according to Mason County Marriage License 261. Riley Goines, regarded as her brother, and Charles Fox, regarded as her brother-in-law were witnesses.

==O==

Emily Goines, negro, was married December 31, 1874 to Van Gallagher, according to Mason County Marriage License No. 273.

==O==

Lewis Goines, negro, was married August 20, 1867 to Fanny Green, according to Mason County License No. 111. Lewis Goines, negro was remarried to Nancy Goines July 31, 1878, according to Mason County License No. 26. Children born to Lewis Goines, Fanny Green Goines and Nancy Goines Goines are unknown.

==O==

Lucy Goines, negress, daughter of Lynn Goines, was born about 1848, probably in Virginia, according to the research of Judy Place Maggiore. She was married December 18, 1872 to Charles Fox, negro at Maysville, Kentucky in Mason County. C. C. Goines, "colored" was a witness.

==O==

Riley Goines, negro, was married October 15, 1874 to Martha Willis, according to Mason County License No. 251. C. C. Goines, "colored," was a witness. Children born to Riley Goines and Martha Willis Goines are unknown.

==O==

Samuel Gowen was married to Sara Tebbs about 1807. Children born to Samuel Gowen and Sara Tebbs Gowen include:

Elizabeth Gowen born May 12, 1810.

Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Samuel Gowen and Sara Tebbs Gowen, was born May 12, 1810, probably in Mason County. She was married about 1835 at Washington, Kentucky to Thomas Forman, according to "Kentucky Court & Other Records." Elizabeth Gowen Forman died October 17, 1884.

MC CRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Garland Goins was born about 1946 of parents unknown. He, a resident of Paducah, Kentucky, was drowned July 19, 1994 while fishing in the Ohio River, according to an article in the "Kentucky New Era" published in Paducah. He and Keith Barnes had been fishing in the river when their outboard motor failed, and their boat drifted over the falls. Barnes swam to safety, but Goins went over the falls. The McCracken County Rescue Squad found Goins' body in the river about 200 feet below the dam about 36 hours after the accident.

MC LEAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Mrs. Mary Goyn was married April 3, 1877 to John W. Miller, according to "McLean County, Kentucky Marriages, 1854-1877."

==O==

Sophrena H. Goyne was married to John W. Pinkston September 11, 1877, according to "McLean County, Kentucky Marriages, 1854-1877."

==O==

Victoria Goyne was married May 1, 1875 to Micajah Pinkston, according to "McLean County, Kentucky Marriages, 1854-1877." Micajah Pinkston is regarded as a brother to John W. Pinkston.

MERCER COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Jeremiah Goin was married March 1, 1799 to Susannah Campbell, according to "Mercer County, Kentucky Marriages, 1719-1859." Children born to Jeremiah Goin and Susannah Campbell Goin are unknown.

==O==

K. C. Goins filed suit against the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1859, according to Mercer County Court of Quarter Sessions Minutes.

==O==

Robert Gowern filed suit in 1861 against S. S. McFatridge, according to Mercer County Court of Quarter Sessions minutes, File G-35.

MONROE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

John Going was married to Nancy Thompson August 6, 1841, according to "Monroe County, Kentucky Marriages, 1826-1850." Children born to John Going and Nancy Thompson Going are unknown.

==O==

Alesander Goings was married to Sarah Thompson November 15, 1841, according to "Monroe County, Kentucky Marriages, 1826-1850." Sarah Thompson Goings is regarded as a sister to Nancy Thompson.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

James Goyne received a 17-acre land grant September 18, 1826 on Barren Fork according to Montgomery County Deed Book 1, page 499.

MORGAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Mahala Gowin was married to Master Gallion about 1825, according to "Morgan County, Kentucky Marriages, 1823-1827."

MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Elizabeth Gowin was married June 10, 1837 to Simion Bates, according to "Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriages, 1799-1850."

OHIO COUNTY, KENTUCKY

John Goin received a land grant of 100 acres February 12, 1867 on Adams Fork by county court order, according to Ohio County Deed Book 71, page 139.

OWEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Patsey Goin was married Novewmber 30, 1827 to Randolph Jones, according to "Owen County, Kentucky Marriages, 1819-1847"

PERRY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

King Goins was born in 1891, according to his granddaughter, Charlene Hart of Tucson, Arizona. He was married about 1914 to Mattie Davis. He was a coalmine foreman at Hazard, Kentucky during the 1920s. King Goins is identified as the son of J. C. Goins and the grandson of Jane Goins. Charlene Hart suggests that Jane Goins was a daughter of Canada Goins.

PULASKI COUNTY, KENTUCKY

No members of the Gowen family [or spelling variations] appeared in the 1830 census of Pulaski County.

==O==

Elizabeth Ann Gowan was married August 29,1838 to Thomas Dollarhide, according to "Pulaski County, Kentucky Marriages, 1799-1869."

==O==

Mariah Gowan was married September 20, 1828 to Madison Dysart, according to "Pulaski County, Kentucky Marriages, 1799-1869."

==O==

T. V. Gowan was married September 15, 1890 to Amanda Whitson, according to Pulaski County marriage records. Children born to T. V. Gowan and Amanda Whitson Gowan are unknown.

==O==

Henry Gowen appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Pulaski County, page 294:

"Gowen, Henry white male 40-50

white female 30-40

white male 15-20

white male 10-15

white female 10-15

white male 10-15

white male 5-10

white femlae 0-5"

white male 0-5"

==O==

Polly Gowen was married October 20, 1845 to William Chadwick, according to "Pulaski County, Kentucky Marriages, 1799-1878."

==O==

William Gowine was married October 18, 1841 to Mariah Hinton, according to "Pulaski County, Kentucky Marriages, 1799-1878." Children born to William Gowine and Mariah Hinton Gowine are unknown.

RUSSELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Andrew McGowan and his wife Sarah Nelson McGowan were residents of Russell County in its early days. He is described as a son of Alexander McGowan of North Carolina and his wife Nancy Luckett McGowan and a grandson of David McGowan by Norma St. John, a descendant.

Children born to Andrew McGowan and Sarah Nelson McGowan include:

Josiah L. McGowan born January 25, 1853

Josiah L. McGowan, son of Andrew McGowan and Sarah Nelson McGowan, was born January 25, 1853 in Russell County. He was married about 1876 to Mary Cain who was born October 28, 1858 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Josiah L. McGowan died March 27, 1923 in Russell County.

Children born to Josiah L. McGowan and Mary Cain McGowan include:

Grover Cleveland McGowan born in 1882

Grover Cleveland McGowan, son of Josiah L. McGowan and Mary Cain McGowan, was born in Russell County in 1882. He was married about 1905 to Nora Lee Miller. He died in 1956. Children born to Grover Cleveland McGowan and Nora Lee Miller are unknown.

SHELBY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

No members of the Gowen family [or spelling variations] were listed in "Shelby County, Kentucky Marriages, 1792-1800" by C. D. McDowell.

Three white Going households and three free colored Going households lived in adjoining locations in the 1830 census of Shelby County, suggesting that they were Melungeons.

Isaac Going was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Shelby County, page 226.

"Going, Isaac white male 60-70

white female 60-70

white male 30-40

white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white female 80-90"

Mary Going was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Shelby County, page 225:

"Going, Mary white female 40-50

white male 20-30

white male 15-20

white male 10-15

white male 5-10

white female 5-10

white male 5-10"

Melchel Going, free colored, was listed as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Shelby County, page 221:

"Going, Melchel free colored male 20-30

free colored female 20-30

free colored male 0-5"

Richard Going, free colored, was recorded as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Shelby County, page 224:

"Going, Richard free colored male 15-20

free colored female 10-15

free colored female 5-10

free colored male 5-10

free colored female 5-10"

William Going, free colored, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Shelby County, page 224:

"Going, William free colored male 20-30

free colored female 20-30

free colored male 10-15

free colored female 10-15

free colored male 10-15"

Woodford Going was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Shelby County, page 226:

"Going, Woodford white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white male 0-5"

==O==

Mrs. Ann Goins was married August 10, 1820 to Simeon Buford, according to "Shelby County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1850."

==O==

Lee Gowen was married to Nancy McClain February 4, 1830, according to "Shelby County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1850." Children born to Lee Gowen and Nancy McClain Gowen are unknown.

==O==

Washington Gowen was married to Eliza Ann Daniel May 1, 1831, according to "Shelby County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1850." Children born to Washington Gowen and Eliza Ann Daniel Gowen are unknown.

William J. Gowen was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Shelby County, residing in Hardinville, Kentucky, Enumeration District 189, page 3. The household was composed of:

"Gowen, William J. 40, born in Kentucky

Sarah C. 37, born in Kentucky

Martha A. 20, born in Kentucky

E. D. 18, born in Kentucky, daughter

M. W. 15, born in Kentucky, son

R. H. 11, born in Kentucky, son

W. E. W. 10, born in Kentucky, son"

==O==

Isaac Gowing was married to Mary Lusby May 19, 1804, according to "Shelby County, Kentucky Marriages, 1790-1850." Children born to Isaac Gowing and Mary Lusby Gowing are unknown.

SIMPSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Benjamin J. Goines was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Simpson County, page 198:

"Goines, Benjamin J. white male 20-30

white female 15-20

white female 0-5

male slave 10-24

female slave 10-24"

==O==

Edward L. Goines was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Simpson County, page 198:

"Goines, Edward L. white male 50-60

white female 40-50

white female 20-30

white female 5-10

Moore, Isaac, military pensioner white male 80-90

free col. male 36-55

free col. fem. 36-55

female slave 36-55

female slave 10-24

female slave 0-10

female slave 0-10"

==O==

Edward [Edmond?] P. Goines was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Simpson County, page 198:

"Goines, Edward [Edmund?] P. white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white male 0-5

white female 0-5

female slave 10-24"

Fitchaw B. Goines was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Simpson County, page 198:

"Fitchaw B. Goines white male 30-40

white female 30-40

white female 5-10l

white male 0-5

white female 0-5

white male 0-5

white female 0-5

white male 20-30"

James T. Goines was recorded as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Simpson County, page 198:

"Goines, James T. white male 20-30

white female 20-30

white male 5-10

white female 0-5

white male 0-5

female slave 10-24"

==O==

James T. Goines was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Simpson County.

SPENCER COUNTY, KENTUCKY

William T. Goin was married June 14, 1888 to Bashaba Wood, according to "Spencer County, Kentucky Marriages, 11821-1894. " Children born to William T. Goin and Bashaba Wood Goin are unknown.

==O==

Wesley Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Spencer County, Mt. Olen Township, Enumeration District 177, page 21:

"Gowen, Wesley 24, born in Kentucky"

Elizabeth 35, born in Kentucky

Mary A. 8, born in Kentucky

Katie 4, born in Kentucky

Rose L. 2, born in Kentucky

Conder, W. T. 18, born in Kentucky, step-sister"

==O==

Celia M. Gowens was married September 13, 1877 to James R. Williams, according to "Spenser County, Kentucky Marriages, 1821-1893."

TODD COUNTY, KENTUCKY

The household of Armstead Goin was enumerated in the 1850 census of Todd County, page 203, District No. 1 on July 24, 1850:

"Goin, Armstead 23, born in Kentucky, farmer

Pamela 23, born in Tennessee

Haggard, Parthina 11, born in Tennessee

TRIMBLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Elizabeth Goins was married to Thompson Patton October 30, 1832, according to "Trimble County, Kentucky Marriages, 1826-1850."

==O==

Nancy Goins was married to Thomas Bradley December 20, 1847, according to "Trimble County, Kentucky Marriages, 1826-1850."

UNION COUNTY, KENTUCKY

William Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Union County, Enumeration District 41, page 4, Hitesville Township:

"Gowen, William 26, born in Indiana

Henrietta 22, born in Indiana

Charles 2, born in Indiana"

WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Garland Goen, received a land grant of 282 acres March 16, 1804 on the Big Barren River in Warren County. The grant was included in "grants south of the Green River" according to Warren County Deed Book 23, page 482. "Garland Gowen" later appeared in the 1811 tax list of Livingston County, Kentucky in the western part of the state.

==O==

Parthenia Goen was married March 18, 1851 to William Ellis, according to "Warren County, Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1887."

Henry Goin received 150 acres in the "Tellico Grants" on Barren River September 9, 1804, according to Warren County Deed Book 1, page 146.

==O==

James Going was married to Rebecca Herrington December 22, 1814, according to "Warren County, Kentucky Marriages" by Helen Thomas. Of James Going and Rebecca Herrington Going nothing more is known.

==O==

Winfred Gowen was married to Thomas DePeiper June 6, 1818 in Warren County, according to "Warren County Marriages."

WASHINGTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY

John Allen was married to Mary Jane Hays in 1858. He was later married to Manera Gowen in 1862 in Washington County, Kentucky.

==O==

William S. Gowin appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Washington County, Enumeration District 206, living in Mackville, Kentucky:

Gowin, William S. 37, born in Kentucky"

Georgia A. 34, born in Kentucky

Charles S. 14, born in Kentucky

William H. 12, born in Kentucky

John H. 10, born in Kentucky

James I. 7, born in Kentucky

Mary E. 5, born in Kentucky

Robert 3, born in Kentucky

Ada H. 4/12, born in Kentucky"

==O==

William I. Gowins, believed to be from Washington County, was enlisted in the First Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, USA, September 4, 1861. He was captured by the Confederates and paroled. He was mustered out December 31, 1864.

WHITLEY COUNTY, KENTUCKY

==O==

Lewis Goings was married June 16, 1904 to to D. W. [?], according to Whitley County marriage records. Children born to Lewis Goings and D. W. Goings are unknown.

==O==

Bill Goins was married to Mary Koch January 11, 1904, according to Whitley County marriage records. Children born to Bill Goins and Mary Koch Goins include M. L. Goins, a female, who was born November 30, 1903[?].

==O==

Levi Goins and Catherine Cox Goins were the parents of Manervia C. Goins who was born December 25, 1856, according to Whitley County birth records.

==O==

Lucinda Gowins was the mother of Sarah J. Gowins who was born April 1, 1857, according to Whitley County birth records.

WOODFORD COUNTY, KENTUCKY

Ella Goins was married October 12, 1896 to Amos Dozier, according to "Woodford County, Kentucky Marriages, 1722-1899.

==O==

James Goin was married January 21, 1874 to Sarah Casey, according to "Woodford County, Kentucky Marriages, 1722-1899." Children born to James Goin and Sarah Casey Goin are unknown.

==O==

Minnie Goins was married August 20, 1895 to James M. Dozier, according to "Woodford County, Kentucky Marriages, 1722-1899. James M. Dozier is regarded as a brother to Amos Dozier.

==O==

Virgie T. Goins was married November 21, 1894 to William G. Hearn, according to "Woodford County, Kentucky Marriages, 1722-1899."

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