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     Alexander Goff was born circa 1773 in Virginia.¹ He was the son of John Turton Goff and Elizabeth Welsh.¹ Alexander Goff married Elizabeth Riddle, daughter of James Riddle and Dorcas Ann Welch, on 20 April 1799.¹ Alexander Goff died in 1857.¹

     Margaret Gray married Thomas Jonas Goff, son of Thiel Goff and Hannah Turton, on 22 December 1778 at Calvert County, Maryland.¹

     Margaret Parsons married Thomas Jonas Goff, son of Thiel Goff and Hannah Turton, after 1779.¹

     Elizabeth Sheredine Gray was born in 1753.² She was the daughter of John Gray and Ann "Nancy" Broome.^1,2 As of 26 April 1778,her married name was Goff. Elizabeth Sheredine Gray married Salathiel Goff, son of Thiel Goff and Hannah Turton, on 26 April 1778 at Calvert County, Maryland.¹ As of after 1792,her married name was Howell. Elizabeth Sheredine Gray married William Howell after 1792.³ Elizabeth Sheredine Gray died on 2 May 1839 in Meigs County, Ohio.³ She was buried at Temple Cemetery, Mount Blanco, Meigs County, Ohio.³

     John Goff was born circa 1781 in Monongalia County, Virginia. He was the son of Salathiel Goff and Elizabeth Sheredine Gray.¹ John Goff married Christiana or Catherine Parsons in 1798. John Goff married Susannah Flesher on 10 August 1815 at Harrison, Charles County, Virginia. John Goff married Mary Richardson on 16 August 1848 at Jackson, Amelia County, Virginia.¹ John Goff died in 1865 in Kanawha City, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

     Christiana or Catherine Parsons was born in 1781. As of 1798,her married name was Goff. She married John Goff, son of Salathiel Goff and Elizabeth Sheredine Gray, in 1798.

     Salathiel Goff was born on 26 October 1802.¹ He was the son of John Goff and Christiana or Catherine Parsons.¹ Salathiel Goff married Margaret Flesher after 1815.² Salathiel Goff died on 27 March 1878 in Goliad, Goliad County, Texas, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Fannin, Goliad County, Texas.¹

     Susannah Flesher was born circa 1784. As of 10 August 1815,her married name was Goff. She married John Goff, son of Salathiel Goff and Elizabeth Sheredine Gray, on 10 August 1815 at Harrison, Charles County, Virginia.

     Mary Richardson was born on 11 November 1821 in New Kent, New Kent County, Virginia. As of 16 August 1848,her married name was Goff. She married John Goff, son of Salathiel Goff and Elizabeth Sheredine Gray, on 16 August 1848 at Jackson, Amelia County, Virginia.¹ Mary Richardson died on 2 December 1884 at age 63.

     Hiram Goff was born on 24 December 1855 in Kanawha City, Kanawha County, Virginia. He was the son of John Goff and Mary Richardson. Hiram Goff died in 1880.

     John Goff Jr. was born circa 1853 in Kanawha City, Kanawha County, Virginia. He was the son of John Goff and Mary Richardson. John Goff Jr. died on 7 June 1889 in Kanawha City, Kanawha County, Virginia.

     Margaret Flesher was born on 17 August 1804.¹ As of after 1815,her married name was Goff.¹ She married Salathiel Goff, son of John Goff and Christiana or Catherine Parsons, after 1815.¹ Margaret Flesher died on 18 January 1881 at age 76.¹ She was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Fannin, Goliad County, Texas.¹

     Hiram Goff was born in 1780 in Randolph, Charolette County, Virginia, In Don Norman's Report, he listed Hiram place of birth as Allegheny County, Maryland.¹ He was the son of Salathiel Goff and Elizabeth Sheredine Gray.¹ Hiram Goff married Margaret Rush in 1805.¹ Hiram Goff died on 15 July 1840 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.¹

     Charles Goff was born on 18 September 1842 in West Virginia.¹ He was the son of Salathiel Goff and Margaret Flesher.¹ Charles Goff died on 9 October 1914 in Fannin, Goliad County, Texas, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Fannin, Goliad County, Texas.¹

     Alonzo Adam Goff was born on 16 July 1834 in Lewis County, West Virginia.¹ He was the son of Salathiel Goff and Margaret Flesher. Alonzo Adam Goff married Nancy Jane Shirts before 1858. Enlisted in Sargent in 6th Missouri S.M. Calvary, Company B.

6th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry

Organized at large February 27 to April 23, 1862. Attached to District of Central Missouri to June, 1862. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to December, 1862. District of Central Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to July, 1863. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to Octobcr, 1864. District of North Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to February, 1865. District of Southwest Missouri, Dept. of Missouri, to July, 1865.

SERVICE.-Duty at Cameron and in Central Missouri till June, 1862. Scout in Pettis County July 28-31, 1862 (Co. "F"). Arrow Rock July 29 (Detachment). Ordered to Sedalia, Mo., June 3, arriving June 15, and outpost duty there till August 30. Operations in Saline County July 29-August 2. Lone Jack August 15-16 (3 Cos.) Outpost duty at Warrensburg August 30-September 14. Newtonia September 13. At Sedalia till October 28. Camp Cole October 5. Lexington October 17. March to Harrisonville October 28-November 1. Action with Quantrell at Harrisonville November 3 (Co. "G"). Huntsville November 9. At Warrensville November 27, 1862, to March 15, 1863. At Warsaw till May 3. At Booneville till July. Camp Cole June 8. Florence July 10. Duty at Linn Creek, Warsaw and Osceola. Consolidated at Osceola July 20 and march to Springfield July 27-31. Pursuit of Coffee, Garden Hollow, near Pineville, August 9. Pineville August 13. March to Bentonville, Ark; Fort Gibson C. N. and Honey Springs, and join Gen. Blount. Blount's Campaign in Indian Nation and Arkansas August and September. Perryville August 26. Scullyville, Ark., August 30-31. Devil's Back Bone September 1. Capture of Fort Smith September 1. Expedition to Big Lake, Mississippi County September 7-30 (Detachment). Horse Creek September 17. March to Springfield, Mo., arriving September 13. Operations against Shelby and pursuit to Arkansas River September 22-October 26. Carthage October 2. Neosho October 4 (3 Cos.) Humansville October 16-17. Bloomfield October 22 (Cos. "A," "D," "E," "K," "L"). Harrisonville October 24. Buffalo Mountain October 24. Expedition from Springfield to Huntsville and skirmish November 3-18 (Detachment). Expedition from Springfield to Howell, Wright and Oregon Counties November 28-December 13. Duty at Springfield and in District of Southwest Missouri till July, 1865. Scout from Huston December 9-19. Operations in Northeastern Arkansas January 1-30, 1864. Sylamore Creek, Ark., January 23. Sylamore January 24. Scout from Springfield into Northern Arkansas February 23-March 9 (Detachment). Near Buffalo City, Ark., March 1. Bennett's Bayou March 2 (Detachment). Scout from Yellville to Buffalo River March 13-26 (Detachment). Richland Creek April 13-14 (Detachment). Expedition from Patterson to Bloomfield and Pilot Knob May 16-25 (Detachment). Near White Hare June 15 (Co. "E"). Operations in Randolph County July 23-24. Operations in Ray and Carroll Counties August 12-16. Near Roanoke September 10. Moreau Bottom, Jefferson City, October 7. Near Jefferson City October 8. Russellville October 9. Booneville October 9. Dover October 20. Little Blue October 21. Independence, Big Blue and State Line October 22. Westport October 23. Engagement at the Marmiton (or battle of Charlot) October 25. Mine Creek, Little Osage River, Marias des Cygnes, October 25. Newtonia October 28. Duty at Springfield and in Southwest Missouri till July, 1865. Mustered out July 18, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 48 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 104 Enlisted men by disease. Total 154. He was was physically injured during the war and his injuries affected him the rest of his life.² Alonzo Adam Goff died on 22 August 1907 in Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri, at age 73.¹ He was buried on 24 August 1907 at Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri.¹

     Nancy Jane Shirts was born on 10 August 1838 in St. Clair, Columbiana County, Ohio.¹ As of before 1858,her married name was Goff. She married Alonzo Adam Goff, son of Salathiel Goff and Margaret Flesher, before 1858. Nancy Jane Shirts died on 18 September 1907 in DeKalb County, Missouri, at age 69.¹ She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri.¹

     Benson Goff was born on 18 March 1847.¹ He was the son of Salathiel Goff and Margaret Flesher.¹ Benson Goff married Laura Jane Doggett after 1865.² Enlisted in as a private in Company F, Mann's Reg't Texas Cavalry.

Mann's Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Bradford's)

Mann's Cavalry Regiment, formerly Bradford's Cavalry Regiment, was organized during January, 1865. This unit served in the defense of Galveston and in March contained 29 officers and 361 men. It was included in the surrender on June 2. The field officers were Colonel Walter E. Mann, Lieutenant Colonel William F. Upton, and Major John E. Oliver. Benson Goff died on 10 April 1898 at age 51.¹ He was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Fannin, Goliad County, Texas.¹

     Laura Jane Doggett was born on 23 December 1853 in Texas.¹ As of after 1865,her married name was Goff.¹ She married Benson Goff, son of Salathiel Goff and Margaret Flesher, after 1865.¹ Laura Jane Doggett was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Fannin, Goliad County, Texas.¹ She died on 8 January 1919 at age 65.¹

     Walter Benson Goff was born circa 1878 in Fannin, Goliad County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Benson Goff and Laura Jane Doggett.¹ Walter Benson Goff married Bernice Barfield after 1900.² Walter Benson Goff died on 17 September 1942 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹ He was buried at Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     Bernice Barfield was born on 21 November 1877 in Texas.¹ As of after 1900,her married name was Goff.¹ She married Walter Benson Goff, son of Benson Goff and Laura Jane Doggett, after 1900.¹ Bernice Barfield died on 15 June 1962 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

     Cora Goff was born in October 1875 in Texas. She was the daughter of Benson Goff and Laura Jane Doggett.

     Kay Goff was born in July 1881 in Texas. She was the daughter of Benson Goff and Laura Jane Doggett.

     Fanny Goff was born in October 1883 in Texas. She was the daughter of Benson Goff and Laura Jane Doggett.

     Joseph Randolph Goff was born on 13 March 1860 in Mirabile, Missouri. He was the son of Alonzo Adam Goff and Nancy Jane Shirts. Joseph Randolph Goff died on 4 February 1928 in Colorado City, Colorado, at age 67.

     Laura Francis Keahey was born on 28 February 1867 in Dale County, Alabama. As of 9 March 1890,her married name was Riley. She married Moses Riley on 9 March 1890 at Dale County, Alabama. As of 27 August 1903,her married name was Bagwell. Laura Francis Keahey married Daniel Franklin Bagwell, son of Private Curtis G. H. Bagwell and Martha Ann Stevens, on 27 August 1903 at Dale County, Alabama. Laura Francis Keahey died on 21 March 1940 in Dale County, Alabama, at age 73.

     Moses Riley was born in May 1820 in Darlington County, South Carolina. He married Laura Francis Keahey on 9 March 1890 at Dale County, Alabama. Moses Riley died on 20 January 1902 in Alabama at age 81.

     Easter Emily Mims was born circa 1829. She was the daughter of James R. Mims and Margaret DeBose. As of 11 November 1849,her married name was Dubose. Easter Emily Mims married John E. Dubose on 11 November 1849 at Autauga, Alabama.

     Virginia Martha Mims was born on 12 June 1839 in Alabama. She was the daughter of James R. Mims and Margaret DeBose. Virginia Martha Mims died on 20 August 1904 in Chilton County, Alabama, at age 65.

     John E. Dubose married Easter Emily Mims, daughter of James R. Mims and Margaret DeBose, on 11 November 1849 at Autauga, Alabama.

     Margaret Jane Dubose was born circa 1851 in Chilton County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of John E. Dubose and Easter Emily Mims.^1,2 As of 25 January 1868,her married name was Culp.¹ Margaret Jane Dubose married Nathan Newton Culp, son of Nathan N. Culp Sr. and Mary Ann Elizabeth Jones, on 25 January 1868 at Blount County, Alabama.¹ Margaret Jane Dubose lived on 11 November 1896 in Chilton County, Alabama.¹ She died on 19 February 1936 in Mount Crick, Autauga County, Alabama.²