Person:John Gothard (2)

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John Cooper Gothard
m. 1795
  1. Joseph Goddard1795 - 1864
  2. John Cooper Gothard1797 - 1855
m. Bef 1825
Facts and Events
Name John Cooper Gothard
Alt Name John Cooper Calhoun Goddard
Gender Male
Birth[1] 30 Sep 1797 Buncombe County, North Carolina
Marriage Bef 1825 to Susannah Casey
Death[1] 1855 Williamson County, Illinois

Records in Augusta County, VA

From Chalkley's:

  • Vol. 2 - Cooper's Heirs vs. McKamv--O. S. 212; N. S. 75 -- Bill, 9th May, 1809. Complainants are, viz: John, Thomas and James Cooper, children and devisees of James Cooper, deceased, who died 1781 owning land in Rockbridge. Will dated 17th May, 1781, appointing John and James McKemy executors. John McKemy has lately died William McKemy, one of John's administrators, is also dead. Eleanor was John's widow. James owned lands by right of settlement, viz., In Workman's Draft in Rockbridge, sold to James by George Fleming, 2d March, 1779. Also a tract on Walker's Creek sold to James by Benjamin Cinzey, 15th June, 1172 [1772?]. Executors sold Workman's Draft tract to Robert Montgomery 30th May, 1792. Complainant's sister, Agnes, married William Gothard and removed to Georgia, and is since dead, leaving one son, John Cooper Gothard. McKemy died in 1792 John and James McKemey were brothers. James Cooper and others of the per family moved to Tennessee. dated Bath County, 31st July, 1806, by James Cooper to Dear Uncle and Aunt (Mr. James McKemy). Deed of indenture by John Cooper, son of James Cooper, by consent of guardian to Thomas Hinds, tailor, for three years and six months, dated 28th September, 1'185 [1785?]. Release and certificate of good and faithful behavior, 4th April, 1"189 [1789?]. Marearet Cosbv. daughter of John McK ses and niece of James and William. Will of James Cooper of Rockbridge, dated 17th May, 1181 [s/b 1781]. Wife, Jean. Four children, John, Agness, Thomas, James; brothers-in-law, John and James McKemy, executors. Recorded in Rockbridge, 7th August, 1781. Jacob Patton deposes in Knox County, Tennessee, 1813. Polly Patton deposes in Knox County, Tennessee, 1813.
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
  2.   United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).

    Name John Godard
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State) Johnson, Illinois
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20 4
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
    Total Free White Persons 6
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 6

  3.   United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M704).

    Name John Godaird
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State) Williamson, Illinois
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture 1
    No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20 7
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
    Total Free White Persons 9
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves 9

  4.   United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).

    Name John Goddard
    Age 53
    Birth Year abt 1797
    Birthplace North Carolina
    Home in 1850 Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Gender Male
    Family Number 670
    Household Members
    Name Age
    John Goddard 53
    Susannah Goddard 46
    Randolph Goddard 22
    William Goddard 21
    Nancy J Goddard 18
    John Goddard 14
    Rachel Goddard 12
    Rebecca Goddard 7
    Belverilda Goddard 5