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Descendants of George Goffe

1. George1 Goffe was born Abt. 1655, and died March 1682. He married Mary Bowen July 01, 1680 in St. Catherine (Source: B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, I, p. 98.). She was born Abt. 1655.

More About George Goffe:

Burial: March 11, 1682, St. Catherine (Source: B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, I, p. 160.)

Occupation: 1682, Tailor

More About George Goffe and Mary Bowen:

Marriage: July 01, 1680, St. Catherine (Source: B0080 St. Catherine Parish Register BMB I & II, 1669-1825, I, p. 98.)


Descendants of James Goffe

1. James1 Goffe was born Abt. 1789. He married Mary Wiltshire December 31, 1821 in Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 244.). She was born Abt. 1789.

More About James Goffe:

Race/nationality/color: Free mulatto

More About Mary Wiltshire:

Race/nationality/color: Free black

More About James Goffe and Mary Wiltshire:

Marriage: December 31, 1821, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 244.)

 

Child of James Goffe and Mary Wiltshire is:

2 i. Jane Fisher2 Goffe, born February 12 in year 18__. Last 2 digits torn off.

More About Jane Fisher Goffe:

Baptism: December 03, 1814, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, II, p. 278.)


Descendants of John Goffe

1. John1 Goffe was born Abt. 1741. He met Elizabeth Johns. She was born Abt. 1741.

More About Elizabeth Johns:

Race/nationality/color: Free Negro

 

Children of John Goffe and Elizabeth Johns are:

2 i. William2 Goffe, born January 07, 1766.

More About William Goffe:

Baptism: December 26, 1766, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 188.)

3 ii. John Goffe, born June 23, 1769; died March 1771.

More About John Goffe:

Baptism: January 01, 1770, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 211.)

Burial: March 05, 1771, N. Ground, Kingston (Source: B0089 Kingston Parish Register BMB VI, 1851-1859; Burials I & II 1722-1825, I, p. 457.)

Race/nationality/color: March 1771, Mulatto infant

4 iii. James Goffe, born December 02, 1772.

More About James Goffe:

Baptism: May 08, 1776, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 257.)

5 iv. Ann Goffe, born February 15, 1775.

More About Ann Goffe:

Baptism: May 08, 1776, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 257.)


Descendants of John Beecham Goffe

Generation No. 1

1. John Beecham1 Goffe was born Bet. 1821 - 1822, and died October 17, 1882 in Port Maria, St. Mary (Source: BC1906 St. Mary deaths 1882-1883, B7.). He married (2) Margaret Clemetson August 11, 1853 in St. Mary (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 374 #21.). She was born Abt. 1828, and died Aft. October 1882.

Notes for John Beecham Goffe:

According to his death registration he was married, so his wife survived him.

WILL:

of Port Maria, St. Mary, merchant.

to my wife MARGARET GOFFE household furniture and silver during her life, and all my stock and other goods.

To my reputed daughters CAROLINE CULLETON, ALICE GOFFE, THOMASINA

GOFFE, and MARIA GOFFE £10 each.

Executors to carry on business for benefit of my wife and children.

Executors: My son JOHN BEECHAM GOFFE the younger, my wife, and CECIL

HERBERT CLEMETSON GOFFE, and they are to be the guardians of my children still

under age.

Signed by X

Witnesses: CHARLES D. SIBLEY, J. THOMSON,

Dated 10/17/1882, Port Maria.

Counted by H. E. DAVIS 1/12/1883, and sworn before WILLIAM MALCOLM.

Superior Court I, Fol. 358, 1/20/1883.

More About John Beecham Goffe:

Age: October 1882, 60 years

Cause of Death: Fever and debility caused by long continued hiccough, about 2 years ill.

Occupation: Bet. 1855 - 1882, Merchant

Registration: October 23, 1882, Death registered by son Alfred C. Goffe, present at death

Residence: 1853, St. Mary

Residence (2): Bet. 1855 - 1882, Port Maria, St. Mary

Will: October 17, 1882 (Source: B0069 Jamaica Supreme Court Wills 1883-1891.)

Will recorded: January 20, 1883, Lib I, Fol.358 (Source: B0069 Jamaica Supreme Court Wills 1883-1891.)

More About Margaret Clemetson:

Residence: 1853, St. Mary

More About John Goffe and Margaret Clemetson:

Ceremony by: J. Davidson, Island Curate

Marriage: August 11, 1853, St. Mary (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 374 #21.)

Marriage license: 1853

 

Children of John Beecham Goffe are:

2 i. Caroline2 Goffe, born Bet. 1846 - 1847. She married ? Culleton.

More About Caroline Goffe:

Age: May 1852, 5 years

Baptism: May 30, 1852, St. Mary (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, II, p. 67.)

Residence: 1852, Newington

3 ii. Alice Jane Goffe, born Bet. 1848 - 1849.

More About Alice Jane Goffe:

Age: May 1852, 3 years

Baptism: May 30, 1852, St. Mary (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 67.)

Residence: 1852, Newington

4 iii. Thomasina Goffe.

5 iv. Maria Goffe.

 

Children of John Goffe and Margaret Clemetson are:

6 i. John Beecham2 Goffe, born February 25, 1855.

More About John Beecham Goffe:

Baptism: July 12, 1855, St. Mary (Source: B0042 Jamaica Parish Register New Series VII, 1852-1856, p. 215 #93.)

7 ii. Cecil Herbert Clemetson Goffe, born November 07, 1859.

More About Cecil Herbert Clemetson Goffe:

Baptism: March 11, 1860, St. Mary (Source: B0031 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XIII-XIV, 1859-1866, XIII, p. 221.)

8 iii. Alfred C. Goffe.

More About Alfred C. Goffe:

Residence: 1882, Port Maria, St. Mary


Descendants of Joseph Goffe

1. Joseph1 Goffe He married Elizabeth (Goffe).

More About Joseph Goffe:

Occupation: 1791, Private in 19th Regiment

 

Children of Joseph Goffe and Elizabeth (Goffe) are:

2 i. John Pierce2 Goffe, born Bef. June 26, 1788.

More About John Pierce Goffe:

Baptism: June 26, 1788, St. Andrew (Source: B0083 St. Andrew Parish Register I, 1664-1807, p. 110.)

3 ii. Joseph Goffe, born February 06, 1791; died July 1791.

More About Joseph Goffe:

Age: July 1791, Child

Baptism: February 18, 1791, St. Andrew (Source: B0083 St. Andrew Parish Register I, 1664-1807, I, p. 115.)

Burial: July 28, 1791, Spring Path, Kingston, by the parish (Source: B0089 Kingston Parish Register BMB VI, 1851-1859; Burials I & II 1722-1825, II, p. 123.)


Descendants of Wellington Goffe

1. Wellington1 Goffe was born Abt. 1812. He married Eliza Frances (Goffe). She was born Abt. 1812.

More About Wellington Goffe:

Occupation: 1837, Merchant

Residence: 1837, Chestnut Lane, Kingston

 

Child of Wellington Goffe and Eliza (Goffe) is:

2 i. Mariah Campbell2 Goffe, born August 28, 1837.

More About Mariah Campbell Goffe:

Baptism: October 25, 1837, Kingston (Source: B0090 Kingston Parish Register BMB II-IV, 1837-1848, II, p. 18 #366.)


Descendants of William Goffe

1. William1 Goffe was born Abt. 1759. He married Elizabeth Hall December 25, 1784 in Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 127.). She was born Abt. 1759.

More About William Goffe:

Race/nationality/color: Free mulatto

Residence: 1784, Kingston

More About Elizabeth Hall:

Race/nationality/color: Free mulatto

Residence: 1784, Kingston

More About William Goffe and Elizabeth Hall:

Marriage: December 25, 1784, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 127.)

 

Children of William Goffe and Elizabeth Hall are:

2 i. John2 Goffe, born October 14, 1785.

More About John Goffe:

Baptism: December 25, 1785, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 359.)

3 ii. Grace Goffe, born April 06, 1788.

More About Grace Goffe:

Baptism: March 29, 1791, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 427.)


Descendants of William Goffe

1. William1 Goffe was born Abt. 1800. He married Elizabeth Repkie April 20, 1825 in Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 255.). She was born Abt. 1800.

More About William Goffe:

Race/nationality/color: Free person of color

Residence: 1825, Kingston

Residence (2): Bet. 1829 - 1831, Bernard Street, Kingston

More About Elizabeth Repkie:

Race/nationality/color: Free person of color

Residence: 1825, Kingston

More About William Goffe and Elizabeth Repkie:

Ceremony by: J. Mann

Marriage: April 20, 1825, Kingston (Source: B0061 Kingston Parish Register Baptisms I & II, Marriages I, 1721-1825, I, p. 255.)

Marriage license: 1825


Descendants of William Goffe

1. William1 Goffe was born Abt. 1805. He married Elizabeth Frances (Goffe). She was born Abt. 1805.

More About William Goffe:

Occupation: 1835, retailer

Residence: Bet. 1835 - 1840, Bernard Street, Kingston

 

Children of William Goffe and Elizabeth (Goffe) are:

2 i. John2 Goffe, born January 15, 1830.

More About John Goffe:

Baptism: December 30, 1835, Kingston (Source: B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III, 1835-1836 & Civil Births III, 1845-1849, PRIII, p. 34.)

3 ii. Frances Elizabeth Goffe, born December 09, 1832; died March 1840.

More About Frances Elizabeth Goffe:

Age: March 1840, 8 years

Baptism: December 30, 1835, Kingston (Source: B0019 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms III, 1835-1836 & Civil Births III, 1845-1849, III, p. 34 #473.)

Burial: March 10, 1840, N. G., Kingston (Source: B0090 Kingston Parish Register BMB II-IV, 1837-1848, III, p. 331.)

 

Children of William Goffe and Elizabeth Repkie are:

2 i. Elizabeth2 Goffe, born October 04, 1828.

More About Elizabeth Goffe:

Baptism: January 01, 1829, Kingston by J. Brooks Crowe (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 40 #5.)

3 ii. James Goffe, born October 25, 1830.

More About James Goffe:

Baptism: July 07, 1831, Kingston (Source: B0004 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms I & II, 1826-1834, I, p. 81 #184.)


Descendants of William Goffe

1. William1 Goffe was born Abt. 1814. He married Elizabeth (Goffe). She was born Abt. 1814.

More About William Goffe:

Residence 1: 1847, Pink Lane, Kingston

Residence 2: 1847, Schoolmaster

 

Children of William Goffe and Elizabeth (Goffe) are:

2 i. David2 Goffe, born November 07, 1839.

More About David Goffe:

Baptism: June 09, 1847, Kingston (Source: B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, V, p. 11.)

3 ii. Daniel Goffe, born September 26, 1842.

More About Daniel Goffe:

Baptism: June 09, 1847, Kingston (Source: B0033 Kingston Parish Register BMB V, 1846-1851, & VII 1858-1871, V, p. 11.)


Descendants of Nicholas Goodin

1. Nicholas1 Goodin was born 1779. He met Rebecca Collins. She was born Abt. 1789.

More About Nicholas Goodin:

Age: 1852, 73 years

Burial: October 26, 1852, Rockredundo, Westmoreland (Source: B0028 Jamaica Parish Register New Series V & VI, 1849-1862, V, p. 342 #108.)

Race/nationality/color: Person of color and free condition

Residence: Bet. 1818 - 1852, Rockredundo, Westmoreland

More About Rebecca Collins:

Race/nationality/color: Person of color and free condition

 

Child of Nicholas Goodin and Rebecca Collins is:

2 i. Mary Frances2 Goodin, born March 20, 1814.

More About Mary Frances Goodin:

Baptism: January 04, 1818, the Parish Church, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, by Edmund Pope, L.L.D., rector (Source: B0003 Westmoreland Parish Register I, 1739-1825, p. 259.)


Descendants of Peter Goodin

Generation No. 1

1. Peter1 Goodin was born Abt. 1777. He married Frances (Goodin). She was born Abt. 1777.

Notes for Peter Goodin:

Four of his slaves were baptized on January 4, 1818, on the same day as his 3 children:

William Fraser, a sambo born in 1800

Rachel Fraser a sambo born 1802

Frances Perrin a sambo born 1799

Sarah Hylton a quadroon born 1801

More About Peter Goodin:

Race/nationality/color: Person of color and free condition

Residence: 1818, Rockredundo, near Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland

More About Frances (Goodin):

Race/nationality/color: Person of color and free condition

 

Children of Peter Goodin and Frances (Goodin) are:

2 i. Julia Eliza2 Goodin, born September 18, 1802.

More About Julia Eliza Goodin:

Baptism: January 04, 1818, the Parish Church, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, by Edmund Pope, L.L.D., rector (Source: B0003 Westmoreland Parish Register I, 1739-1825, p. 259.)

3 ii. Margaret Mitchell Goodin, born January 23, 1808.

More About Margaret Mitchell Goodin:

Baptism: January 04, 1818, the Parish Church, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, by Edmund Pope, L.L.D., rector (Source: B0003 Westmoreland Parish Register I, 1739-1825, p. 259.)

+ 4 iii. William Cleaver Goodin, born November 22, 1814.

Generation No. 2

4. William Cleaver2 Goodin (Peter1) was born November 22, 1814. He married Bonella Williams Tomlinson November 26, 1840 in Westmoreland (Source: B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, III, p. 364 #184.), daughter of George Tomlinson and Ann Brooks. She was born July 1817.

More About William Cleaver Goodin:

Baptism: January 04, 1818, the Parish Church, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, by Edmund Pope, L.L.D., rector (Source: B0003 Westmoreland Parish Register I, 1739-1825, p. 259.)

Fact: Spelled "Goodwin" in Marriage Register

Occupation: 1846, Carpenter

Residence: 1840, Westmoreland

Residence (2): 1852, Savannalamar, Westmoreland

More About Bonella Williams Tomlinson:

Age: October 1817, 7 weeks

Baptism: October 01, 1817, Westmoreland (Source: B0003 Westmoreland Parish Register I, 1739-1825, p. 251.)

Race/nationality/color: Free child of color

Residence: 1840, Westmoreland

More About William Goodin and Bonella Tomlinson:

Marriage: November 26, 1840, Westmoreland (Source: B0012 Jamaica Parish Register Marriage III & IV, 1838-1855, III, p. 364 #184.)

 

Children of William Goodin and Bonella Tomlinson are:

5 i. George Henry3 Goodin, born July 26, 1846.

More About George Henry Goodin:

Baptism: January 03, 1847, Savannalamar, Westmoreland (Source: B0046 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XI & XII, 1846-1850, XI, p. 296 #2.)

Residence: 1846, Savannalamar, Westmoreland

6 ii. Samuel James Goodin, born March 23, 1850.

More About Samuel James Goodin:

Baptism: February 08, 1852, Savannalamar, Westmoreland (Source: B0027 Jamaica Parish Register New Series IV, 1850-1859, p. 196 #22.)

Residence: 1852, Savannalamar, Westmoreland

7 iii. Wilhelmina Ann Goodin, born November 21, 1851.

More About Wilhelmina Ann Goodin:

Baptism: February 08, 1852, Savannalamar, Westmoreland (Source: B0027 Jamaica Parish Register New Series IV, 1850-1859, p. 196 #22.)


Descendants of Charles Gordon

1. Charles1 Gordon was born Abt. 1871. He married Jessica Parchment. She was born Abt. 1871.

More About Charles Gordon:

Occupation: 1896, Fisherman

Occupation (2): 1897, Planter

Occupation (3): 1902, Laborer

Residence: 1896, Great Bay, Pedro Plains, St. Elizabeth

 

Children of Charles Gordon and Jessica Parchment are:

2 i. Urby2 Gordon, born January 19, 1896 in Great Bay, Pedro Plains, St. Elizabeth.

More About Urby Gordon:

Registration: February 24, 1896, By father by X

3 ii. [Female] Gordon, born December 08, 1897 in Great Bay, Pedro Plains, St. Elizabeth1.

More About [Female] Gordon:

Registration: December 28, 1897, By father by X

4 iii. George Gordon, born October 13, 1902 in Great Bay, Pedro Plains, St. Elizabeth2.

More About George Gordon:

Registration: October 1902, By father by X

5 iv. Charles Gordon, born October 13, 19023.

Endnotes

1. BC2236 St. Elizabeth births 1896-97, KK958.

2. BC2291 St. Elizabeth births 1902, KK1414.

3. BC2291 St. Elizabeth births 1902, KK1415.

 


Descendants of Charles Gordon

1. Charles1 Gordon was born Abt. 1872. He married Ada Jessica Wallace Bef. 1897. She was born Abt. 1872.

More About Charles Gordon:

Occupation: Bet. 1897 - 1908, Laborer

Residence: Bet. 1897 - 1904, Cambridge, St. Elizabeth

Residence (2): 1908, Belle Isle, Westmoreland

More About Charles Gordon and Ada Wallace:

Marriage: Bef. 1897

 

Children of Charles Gordon and Ada Wallace are:

2 i. Oscar Leopold2 Gordon, born June 22, 1897 in Cambridge, St. Elizabeth1.

More About Oscar Leopold Gordon:

Registration: June 29, 1897, By father by X

3 ii. Ephraim Jeremiah Gordon, born November 19, 1899 in Cambridge, St. Elizabeth2.

More About Ephraim Jeremiah Gordon:

Registration: November 27, 1899, By father by X. Registrar M. A. Hyam

4 iii. Joseph Smith Gordon, born October 21, 1904 in Cambridge, St. Elizabeth3.

More About Joseph Smith Gordon:

Registration: November 03, 1904, By father by X

5 iv. [male] Gordon, born July 24, 1908 in Cambridge, St. Elizabeth4.

More About [male] Gordon:

Registration: By Mary Gordon, occupier, who gave the mother's name as Maria nee Wallace

Endnotes

1. BC2236 St. Elizabeth births 1896-97, KB1478.

2. BC2266 St. Elizabeth births 1898-99, KB1803.

3. BC2290 St. Elizabeth births 1904, KB2486.

4. BC2315 St. Elizabeth births 1906-1908, KB3018.


Descendants of Henry Gordon

1. Henry1 Gordon was born Abt. 1845. He married Margaret Clarke December 25, 1872 in Retreat, St. Mary (Source: B0007 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages I, 1871-1876, p. 342.). She was born Abt. 1845.

More About Henry Gordon:

Fact: Signed by X

Occupation: 1872, Blacksmith

Residence: 1872, New Ramble, St. Mary

More About Margaret Clarke:

Fact: Signed by X

More About Henry Gordon and Margaret Clarke:

Ceremony by: F. H. Sharpe, rector

Marriage: December 25, 1872, Retreat, St. Mary (Source: B0007 Jamaica Law 6 Register Marriages I, 1871-1876, p. 342.)

Marriage banns: 1872


Descendants of James Gordon

1. James1 Gordon was born Abt. 1820. He married Ellen (Gordon). She was born Abt. 1820.

More About James Gordon:

Occupation: 1845, Laborer

Residence: 1845, Jack's River

 

Child of James Gordon and Ellen (Gordon) is:

2 i. George2 Gordon, born March 02, 1845.

Notes for George Gordon:

Date and month torn off

More About George Gordon:

Baptism: 1845, St. Mary (Source: B0049 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms X, 1844-1849, X, p. 163.)


Descendants of Johanna Gordon

1. Johanna1 Gordon was born November 25, 1858.

More About Johanna Gordon:

Baptism: March 01, 1860, Clarendon (Source: B0031 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms XIII-XIV, 1859-1866, XIII, p. 256.)

Residence: Mitchell? Hall


Descendants of Richard Gordon

1. Richard1 Gordon was born Abt. 1814. He married Eleanor (Gordon). She was born Abt. 1814.

More About Richard Gordon:

Occupation: 1844, Laborers

Residence: 1844, Hopewell

 

Children of Richard Gordon and Eleanor (Gordon) are:

2 i. Jessy2 Gordon, born January 14, 1839.

More About Jessy Gordon:

Baptism: March 10, 1839, St. Mary (Source: B0084 St. Mary Parish Register BMB I, 1752-1842, p. 205.)

3 ii. Robert Henry Gordon, born April 22, 1844.

Notes for Robert Henry Gordon:

Date and month of baptism torn off.

More About Robert Henry Gordon:

Baptism: 1844, St. Mary (Source: B0049 Jamaica Parish Register Baptisms X, 1844-1849, X, p. 151.)


Descendants of Robert Gordon

1. Robert1 Gordon was born Abt. 1829. He married Johanna White January 04, 1854 in St. Catherine (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 299 #18.). She was born Abt. 1829.

More About Robert Gordon:

Residence: 1854, St. Catherine

More About Johanna White:

Residence: 1854, St. Catherine

More About Robert Gordon and Johanna White:

Marriage: January 04, 1854, St. Catherine (Source: B0048 Jamaica Parish Register New Series II, 1848-1860, p. 299 #18.)

Marriage license: 1854


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