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     Altha E. Goff was born on 27 March 1891 in Putnam County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of William Harvey Goff and Samantha Elizabeth Rust. As of after 1908,her married name was Seabolt. Altha E. Goff married Dennis Seabolt after 1908.

     Dennis Seabolt was born circa 1887. He married Altha E. Goff, daughter of William Harvey Goff and Samantha Elizabeth Rust, after 1908.

     Barton Goff was born in May 1894 in West Virginia. He was the son of William Harvey Goff and Samantha Elizabeth Rust.

     Bertha Ethel Goff was born in 1897 in Putnam County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of William Harvey Goff and Samantha Elizabeth Rust. As of 1915,her married name was Mace. Bertha Ethel Goff married Clyde Vernon Mace in 1915 at Kanawha County, West Virginia. Bertha Ethel Goff died on 18 December 1991 in Florida. She was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Titusville, Brevard County, Florida.

     Clyde Vernon Mace married Bertha Ethel Goff, daughter of William Harvey Goff and Samantha Elizabeth Rust, in 1915 at Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     John McGhee Goff was born in 1780 in Randolph County, Virginia. He married Lavinia Wilkerson on 25 February 1811. John McGhee Goff married Catherine Parsons on 11 August 1815. John McGhee Goff married an unknown person on 16 August 1848. He died in 1870 in Kanawha City, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Lavinia Wilkerson was born in 1790 in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia. As of 25 February 1811,her married name was Goff. She married John McGhee Goff on 25 February 1811. Lavinia Wilkerson died in 1880 in Kanawha City, Kanawha County, Virginia.

     Catherine Parsons was also known as Christina Parsons. She was born in 1795. As of 11 August 1815,her married name was Goff. She married John McGhee Goff on 11 August 1815. Catherine Parsons died in August 1848.

     Drusilla Goff was born in 1805 in Randolph County, West Virginia. She was the daughter of John McGhee Goff and Catherine Parsons. As of 1825,her married name was Barsant. Drusilla Goff married William Barsant in 1825 at Lewis County, West Virginia. Drusilla Goff died in 1845.

     William Barsant married Drusilla Goff, daughter of John McGhee Goff and Catherine Parsons, in 1825 at Lewis County, West Virginia.

     Elizabeth Goff was born in 1812 in West Virginia. She was the daughter of John McGhee Goff and Catherine Parsons.

     Frank B. Goff was born on 1 August 1853. He married Adalette M. Youngs after 1875. Frank B. Goff died on 24 March 1927 at age 73. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Adalette M. Youngs was born on 7 March 1858. As of after 1875,her married name was Goff. She married Frank B. Goff after 1875. Adalette M. Youngs died on 1 November 1903 at age 45. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Jessie M. Goff was born on 26 January 1888. He was the son of Frank B. Goff and Adalette M. Youngs. Jessie M. Goff died on 26 March 1907 at age 19. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Major Frederic James Goff was born on 13 March 1890 in Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Frank B. Goff and Adalette M. Youngs. Major Frederic James Goff married Anna Nelson after 1915. Major Frederic James Goff died on 2 January 1956 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, at age 65. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Anna Nelson was born on 18 February 1897 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. As of after 1915,her married name was Goff. She married Major Frederic James Goff, son of Frank B. Goff and Adalette M. Youngs, after 1915. Anna Nelson died on 30 May 1981 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, at age 84. She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Liuet Frederic James Goff was born on 21 May 1921 in Wisconsin. He was the son of Major Frederic James Goff and Anna Nelson. US Marine Corps, 1st LT, Purple Heart, WW II. Liuet Frederic James Goff married Elaine Luloff in 1945. Liuet Frederic James Goff died on 29 April 1998 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, at age 76. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; US Marine Corps, 1st LT, Purple Heart, WW II.

     Elaine Luloff was born on 28 October 1921. As of 1945,her married name was Goff. She married Liuet Frederic James Goff, son of Major Frederic James Goff and Anna Nelson, in 1945. Elaine Luloff died on 10 May 2001 at age 79. She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monoma, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Lieut Wallace Edward Goff was born on 24 June 1925. He was the son of Major Frederic James Goff and Anna Nelson. Lieut Wallace Edward Goff married Virginia Wandalene Halder after 1942. Lieut Wallace Edward Goff died on 22 August 1950 at age 25

After High School, Wallace Goff enlisted in the Navy, and served 3 1/2 years, as a gunners' mate during World War II.

After the war, Wallace attended college at the UW-Madison, and also worked in the city's finance office.

In January of 1949, Wallace was sent to Korea with the 25th Infantry. He was the first Madisonian to be killed during the conflict.


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From The WI. State Journal (9/1/1950):


City Man, W. E. Goff,Killed in Korean War

The death of the first Madison resident to be killed in action in the Korean war was reported Thursday night by the defense department.

Lieut. Wallace Edward Goff, 25, 192 Ryan st., son of Maj and Mrs. Frederic J. Goff, 118 S. First st, was killed Aug. 22 according to a telegram received here by hia parents.

Attended East High Lieut. Goff was bom in Madison, attended East high school, and was graduated from Jerseyville high school, Jerseyville, Ill., in June, 1942. He attended the University of Wisconsin and was employed in the Madison city finance office. He served in the navy for three and a half years during World War II as a gunner's mate, second class and received a commission in the army in January, 1949.

Sent to Korea after four months at Ft. Bennlng, Ga., he was transferred to the Far Eastern command and sent to Korea soon after fighting began.

His wife, the former Virginia Halder, and bis 2-year-old son, Williarn Wallace, joined him in JapaIn June and still live there.Lieut. Goff is survived beside his parents, wife, and son; by two brothers, Frederic J., Jr., member of the Madison marine reserve unit recently alerted, and Richard Nelson Goff, Madison, recently discharged from the army.


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From The WI. State Journal (7/12/1951):

Graveside services for -Lieut. Wallace E. Goff, 25, son of Maj. and Mrs. Frederic J. Goff, 2617 Commercial ave., who was killed in action in Korea, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at Forest Hill cemetery, the Rev. A. H. Lambright officiating.

Military rites will be conducted by the Madison Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) unit. Lieut Goff was the first Madison resident to be killed in action in the Korean war and was the first of Madison's war dead .to be returned. A member of the 35th regiment, 25th infantry, division Lieut. Goff was killed Aug. 22, 1950, at Honan.

He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action.

A native of Madison, Lieut. Goff attended East high school-and was graduated from Jerseyville, Ill., high school in June, 1942. He attended the University of Wisconsin and was employed in the city finance office.

During World War II he served 3 1/2 years as a gunner's mate, second class, in the Navy. He received an army commission in January 1949.

His wife is the former Virginia Haider of Madison, In addition to his wife and parents, Lieut. Goff is survived by a son, William W. 3, and two brothers, Frederic J. Jr., and Richard N. Goff.

The body is expected to arrive at the Gunderson funeral home by noon Friday.


**Thanks to Scott, for the additional information.


He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Virginia Wandalene Halder was born on 11 May 1924 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri. As of after 1942,her married name was Goff. She married Lieut Wallace Edward Goff, son of Major Frederic James Goff and Anna Nelson, after 1942. Virginia Wandalene Halder died on 3 September 2007 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, at age 83. She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     William Goff was born on 4 March 1948. He was the son of Lieut Wallace Edward Goff and Virginia Wandalene Halder. William Goff died on 4 May 2010 at age 62. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.

     Richard N. Goff was born on 3 October 1928. He was the son of Major Frederic James Goff and Anna Nelson. Richard N. Goff died on 28 January 2004 at age 75. He was buried at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will County, Illinois.

     Norman Joseph Goff was born on 7 January 1947 in Eccles, West Virginia. He was the son of Daniel Jospeh Goff and Eva Marie Buchanan. Norman Joseph Goff married Carol Jean Miller on 4 February 1972 at Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana. Norman Joseph Goff died on 8 November 2023 at age 76
Obituary for Norman "Norm" J. Goff
Norman “Norm” J. Goff, 76, Goshen, died 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Majestic Care of Goshen. He was born June 7, 1947, in Eccles, West Virginia, to Daniel J. Goff & Eva Marie (Buchanan) Compton. In 1972, he married Carol (Miller) Goff.
Surviving are his wife, Carol, Goshen, children, Michael Allen Goff, Goshen, Christopher Norman Goff, Bristol, step-granddaughter, Alison Yoder, New York, sister, Rachel (JW) O’Quinn, South Carolina and a step-brother, Paul (Beverly) Compton, Ohio.
Preceding him in death are his parents, brother, David Goff and step-father, Melvin Compton.
Norm served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. He worked at T & M Rubber as a machine operator. Norm was a member of the Goshen Church of God and enjoyed going to church and out to eat. He liked listening to music; doing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2023, with the funeral following at 5 p.m. all at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. Pastor Pete Ramie will officiate. Burial will be at Little Pine Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to Goshen Church of God.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

He was buried at Little Pine Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana.

     Carol Jean Miller married Norman Joseph Goff, son of Daniel Jospeh Goff and Eva Marie Buchanan, on 4 February 1972 at Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.

     Eva Marie Buchanan was born on 15 October 1923 in Washington County, Virginia. As of 24 June 1940,her married name was Goff. She married Daniel Jospeh Goff, son of John Alexander Goff, on 24 June 1940 at Abingdon, Virginia. As of after 1980,her married name was Compton. Eva Marie Buchanan married (?) Compton after 1980. Eva Marie Buchanan died on 29 January 2003 in Shelby County, Ohio, at age 79. She was buried at Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio.

     Daniel Jospeh Goff was born on 8 June 1916 in Saltville, Washington County, Virginia. He was the son of John Alexander Goff. Daniel Jospeh Goff married Eva Marie Buchanan on 24 June 1940 at Abingdon, Virginia. Daniel Jospeh Goff died on 28 December 1985 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, at age 69. He was buried at Cedar Point Cemetery, Pasco, Shelby County, Ohio.

     David Haines Goff was born on 2 June 1941 in Virginia. He was the son of Daniel Jospeh Goff and Eva Marie Buchanan. David Haines Goff married Ruth Ann Fahnestock on 8 October 1960 at Logan County, Ohio. David Haines Goff died on 6 August 2022 at age 81. He was buried at Westminster Cemetery, Westminster, Allen County, Ohio.

     Rachel M. Goff is the daughter of Daniel Jospeh Goff and Eva Marie Buchanan.

     Michael Allen Goff is the son of Norman Joseph Goff and Carol Jean Miller.

     Christopher Norman Goff is the son of Norman Joseph Goff and Carol Jean Miller.