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GENEALOGY 
 
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 THE GODIN'G FAMILY 
 
 FR1 DERK Wl BS1 I R G< ►DING, M.D., P D. 
 
 WITH A BIOGRAPHKA I <^ III! Al THOR 
 
 BY MRS A M rWl.nR AND H 
 STEWART Kt IOH I 
 
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 Willi iN'turtrrit JJlairH 
 
 
 PRESS OP NICHOLSON PUNTING A MFC. COMPANY 
 
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 1906 
 

 
 
P R 1 I ACK 
 
 TIIIv from which the information found in this volume 
 
 tained were numerous and varied. A search 
 made through the r it of 
 
 .Middlesex. Mas>., and of the common 
 
 In the county court prior to Andres' time, all wills were pi 
 and ■ ' ' ttled, the jurisdiction of this court mpre- 
 
 ■t unusual occurri 
 Tin- method of perpetuatii 
 
 amination, the K' r ' being "ii file, and 
 
 The deeds and pi 
 
 The archives 
 of the state, and the great index, with the Watertown pel 
 
 llowing: >unty 
 
 court records and tiles prmr t" 1665; Suffolk 1 probate 
 
 Is tn 171*); the index to cases in Suffolk county i 
 the town records of Watertown, Dedhai ambridge, 
 
 also the proprietors' r< those 1 iwns; the vital n 
 
 Watertown, Dedham, Roxbui ibridge, Woburn, 
 
 m, Waltham, Plymouth, Salem, and several other towns; 
 Wvman's i harleston; the church records of Watertown. Cam- 
 bridge, Woburn and Salem; histories of Maine. Mas - and 
 New Hampshire, and of many of the towns. A careful study has 
 
 the manuscript volumes in the 1'. 
 containing data of tin- French and Indian War. and of volume vi, 
 "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War." 
 Bond's Watertown, Savage's Dictionary, and many geneal 
 treat: ther with histories of Denmark, Normandy, and En- 
 
 gland, have 1 ' with profit. \ ther invi 
 
 as wen- suggested by the progress of the work, including such 
 printed sourc< rds of the general court, recurds of the court 
 
 of assistants, of Aspinwall and Lechford I notaries prior to 1 
 Massachusetts Historical Collections, and man) other wurks found 
 on the shrives i,f various genealogical libraries, [nscriptioi 
 
 tones and records kept in family Bibles have been consulted, 
 and to obtain the recent data thousands of letters have been written, 
 while most of those now' living, of the name, have been intervi 
 
4 PREFACE 
 
 who have supplied most of the interesting personal matter. To 
 ascertain what was known of the Godings, in England, an appeal 
 was made to the Registrar General, Somerset House, London, who 
 replied that the keeping of the parish registers there was put in 
 force in Henry \ Ill's time. Registration was effected under the 
 Canon Law until 1812, when in consequence of the loss of so many 
 registers through the carelessness of the clergy, an act of Parlia- 
 ment was passed which provided regulations for registration and 
 for the better preservation of registers. During the civil commo- 
 tions in the reign of Charles I, parish registers were greatly neg- 
 lected, and there are but few parishes where registers with dates 
 as early as 1538 are in existence; and there are no means of ascer- 
 taining the names of the few parishes which possess such early 
 registers. The receipt of such information precluded the idea of 
 attempting anything like a systematic treatment of the family, in 
 England ; but from various sources it was ascertained that the 
 name was well known in southern England, a village in Wiltshire 
 being named "Goding," while in Charles Reade's novel, "Foul 
 Play," mention is made of "Coding's Brewery." 
 
 Under what circumstances the coats of arms and crests were 
 obtained is not known, yet it is a fact that they were given, in early 
 times, to knights only, for some valuable service rendered to king 
 or State. That of the Godin family is technically described as 
 follows: "Sable, three ostrich feathers or; crest, ox yoke in bend 
 sable, strapped azure." The Goding (London) coat of arms is thus 
 described: "Gules two bars or, over all on a bend or, three lions' 
 heads erased ppr. Crest, on a garb fesswise, a bird close, in the 
 beak an ear of wheat all or." Motto, "Dominus providebit." When 
 the lion is used in Heraldry it denotes a close relationship to Royalty, 
 while the ostrich feathers are similar to those on the coat of arms 
 of the Prince of Wales. The beautifully executed illustrations of 
 the coats of arms and crests in this work were drawn and painted 
 by Dr. J. L. Hancock, to whom I tender grateful thanks. 
 
 Rumors are about regarding a "Goding Legacy" which is sup- 
 pi >sed to have been accumulating for many years in England. After 
 a most careful and searching inquiry, I am satisfied that no such 
 legacy ever existed, and any effort made to secure it will be met 
 with disappointment. 
 
 As to the origin of the name : In mythology the word god 
 means a being superior to nature; ing or en means a meadow, the 
 meadow of god. The Century Dictionary gives the following 
 definition of ing: "A suffix of nouns, denoting origin, and hence 
 
PREFACE 5 
 
 a common patronymic, remaining in some English family or local 
 names ami having usually a derivative or patronymic force, 
 of — ' as 'Cillinp Bill.' " < Hir name then meat 
 
 nciation is < iod-ing. 
 In preparing this genealogy no attempt has been mad' 
 duce a work with literary • but rathi 
 
 I all that is known of '■'■ I the family. I 
 
 bavin) luring the spare moments of a busy official c 
 
 If the book i I of its i 
 
 nch to which they 
 f compli • 
 as ap 
 
 rything obtainabl n included, whil< 
 
 i have not been responded 
 nd now thai i to thank 
 
 those who ha • ' in the v 
 
 A. M much time to the securing 
 
 of data, but has read the proof and iblication 
 
 FREDERIC WEBSTER G< (DIN 
 
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 July 1. 1906. 
 
 1- — The truck prepircd hr \l r. a M. Ttylor ind Hon 111 
 United States Consul at Newcastle, «lll no! be teen by me ur - printed. 
 
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INTRODUCTION 
 
 IN NORSE mythology the first to have life was the giant Ymir, 
 formed by contact of the vapor from above with the heat be- 
 low. A cow, named Audhumla. was then formed from drops 
 of moisture, which nourished the giant with her milk. While Ymir 
 slept, a man and woman grew from under his left arm, and a son 
 was produced from his feet. In the course of time, as the cow licked 
 the salt and frost-covered stones a hair appeared, the next day a 
 man's head, while the day after a perfect man was evolved, named 
 Bure. Bure's son Boer married Bestla who had three sons, Odin, 
 Yili and Ye, Odin being the chief god, the source of all wisdom, 
 and the patron of culture and of heroes. From him the kings of 
 Denmark claim descent, as late as the ninth century, styling them- 
 selves "sons of the god Odin," the younger sons being distinguished 
 from the heir apparent by the generic term "god odin," which later 
 was corrupted to "godin." From this name Godwin, Goodwin, 
 Gordon. Goding, etc., were derived. 
 
 For reasons well known to the student of history a body of 
 Scandinavians under the leader Hrolfr, one of the royal family of 
 Denmark, descended on the country governed by the king of the 
 Franks, spreading desolation and dismay over that fair land. Not 
 being able to check their advance, the king was compelled to pur- 
 chase peace by giving to Hrolfr and his associates the land now 
 known as Normandy, who became permanent residents. Of the 
 number one was a Godin (pronounced in French Godong), whose 
 descendents are quite numerous, many of them having emigrated 
 to the United States and Canada. They were essentially a military 
 people who attached themselves to the warlike princes then on the 
 thrones of European countries. One was an admiral of the 
 Dutch fleet who visited the coast of New Jersey at an early date. 
 Another settled in Turkey, founding the city of Goden; the city of 
 1 !oding, in Austria, with a population of over 8.000, owes its ex- 
 istence to yet another. Several of this branch have become dis- 
 tinguished. Jean Baptiste Andre Godin was a prominent social 
 reformer; Louis Godin was a well known scientist and author; Jean 
 Godin was an eminent naturalist, traveler and author, and was 
 professor in the Quito University. The name frequently appears 
 
r.IRODUCTWN ; 
 
 in French histories and novels, ami always with a military title. 
 When William the Conqueror invaded England the name of one 
 of hi- din, who settled in that country 
 
 and doubtles nglish ancestor. 
 
 of the branches is centered in the town of <. 
 the island of Fyn, Denmark, and many of the name at the pi 
 time are residents of Copenhagen. 
 
 Another branch from Denmark settled in England in the ninth 
 century, among them b sun, Harold, was 
 
 "The last Saxon king of England." 
 
 III.- names Goding, Godin, Goddin, Goden, Godden, 
 
 len and Goodwin, are well known in the Enplish 
 counties of Suffolk, s s all and Devon, 
 
 which shin 
 chusctK ami win ■ if the name still - I'here 
 
 i emigral them to America, the fir 
 
 1628, tin- second, using an extra d, about 1" -land; the 
 
 third from I'. an will and KV\ n-ham. in : 
 
 a number from the latter plai the same tr 
 
 Australia. The '. led in Plymouth form a distinct 
 
 American family. 
 
 The early town and couii I ■ that 
 
 the name was spelled by the clerks and otl a variety 
 
 of ways; hence, tin- search for our progenitors musl I with 
 
 the assumption that any person whose name. ha-. und simi- 
 
 lar to our own. is found in the early t l; t. . this 
 
 family, although we now know- that the descendants of Henry, 
 when attaching their nanus to an) document, spelled it "Goding," 
 with tin- i xception of a few of the Spencer branch, now living, who 
 added am ither </. 
 
 As the second Henry, of Watertown, 
 from whom we can trace our lineage with certainty, it is desirable 
 mi tin' name of his father, if possible. 
 •.n statement he v. ite where: 
 
 - immigration to the New England col 
 
 1645, the char inion that hi 
 
 this continent. Accepting tin- n't it will b try to 
 
 Irani what | ^ the family patronymic, were in the 
 
 colon sufficient! ive had .: ■•! in 1642. 
 
 In the woiks of Pop< .mi] othi is the n.v 
 
 ir, an) one of whom may have been Henry's father, all 
 but two, how luded by the simple : 
 
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 IXTRODUCTION 
 
 elimination ; for we have their wills, or know from depositions, 
 town records, or published genealogies, their age and the names 
 of their children. One of these, William Goding, left a will (q. v.), 
 in which no mention is made of wife or children, presumably be- 
 cause he had none, otherwise he would have followed the custom 
 then in vogue, and intimated whom they were. Again, as he was 
 an apprentice in 1640, doubtless about ten years of age, he was too 
 young, the presumption being that he was Henry's brother. 
 
 The earliest mention made of a name similar to our own ap- 
 pears in a book entitled "Chronicles of the First Planters of Massa- 
 chusetts Bay," from which I quote the following : 
 
 23d Feb., 1628. 
 This day, delivered a warrant to Mr. George Harwood, Treasurer, to 
 pay Mr. Barnard Michell one hundred pounds, in part of the freight of the 
 "Abigail," Henry Gauden [Goding?]. Master, from Weymouth to Nahum- 
 keke, the goods shipped per bill of lading dated 20th June last, being 
 per bill of lading At>'/ 2 tons of goods, besides the charge of Captain John 
 Endicott, his wife, and (number not stated) persons of his company, their 
 passage and diet. 
 
 In the Middlesex court house is filed a deed from John Marrat 
 [Merritt], of Cambridge, conveying property to Timothy Gauden, 
 of Watertown, December 16, 1689, his father witnessing the docu- 
 ment as "Henry Gauden," while another transfer was made between 
 the same persons two years later, the name being then written 
 "Goding," proving the absence of any uniformity in the spelling. 
 
 At a town meeting held on the 14th day of November, 1635, 
 the following vote was passed: "No foreigner coming into the 
 town, or any family arising among ourselves, shall have any benefit 
 either of commonage, or land undivided, but what they shall pur- 
 chase, except that they buy a man's right wholly in the town." At 
 the time it was thought there were too many inhabitants in Water- 
 town, a former vote directing that no person could become an in- 
 habitant, or reside in the town without the permission of the free- 
 men, or the person with whom they lived gave bonds to free the 
 town from possible charges. A record of all persons appearing 
 in the town was made, such persons being called upon to give 
 reasons why they should not be compelled to depart at once. By 
 a vote taken December 29, 1640. it was "ordered that all those 
 Inhabitants yt have beene by Common Consent or vote taken in 
 amongst vs, or have had Dividents granted to them shall be ac- 
 cepted as townesmen, & no others." The following year a tran- 
 script was made in which every person who held land bv grant 
 
ISTRODUCTION g 
 
 or purchase is mi where does a name similar to 
 
 - until Henry's marriage is recorded in the V. 
 town • ds: "Henery Gooddin & Elizi- 
 
 . marryd the 7 of April! 1663," proving conclusively that 
 I lent in Watertown, 
 
 f the question in all 
 pinion that Captain Henr g (in- 
 
 as the ti: 
 our family in I further, that he had >, William 
 
 anil Hem which 1 I in each general 
 
 to tl i the 
 
 •i, in- 
 f< «rri j 
 
 lordon g( that 
 
 : 1 [enrj < 
 
 r much of the time, and possibly 
 a widower, doubtli 
 
 I lenr) to a weaver, wh mar- 
 
 ried into one < if tl • 1 families of Watertown. With a 
 
 trade and art, he \'. 
 
 hut v. from histor) fails t" tell i 
 
 new facts maj red which will tl lit on his 
 
 early life. 
 
 In stature the I ght and 
 
 with a fair complexion inclinii ["hose 
 
 who have darl and hair obtained th< 
 
 intermarriage with other families. Th 
 
 ind are .: 
 'is. They naturally 
 
 n the 
 mlation of wealth as the n. While in 
 
 d in deny th' 
 ■ild well afford, when 
 
 pend it freely, alw tributing their sha 
 
 whatever they are in; in, and sometimes 
 
 tend' 
 
 ted in tl, | t.i chui 
 
 them are Baptists, the earlier men.' the famil 
 
 urch and joined that i time 
 
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I0 INTRODUCTION 
 
 friends, and to be despised by a large majority of the people. But 
 they were strong in their convictions and were willing to sacrifice 
 liberty, property, and even their lives for what they deemed to be 
 right. In politics, in more recent years, the majority were Aboli- 
 tionists and later Republicans, always taking an active interest in 
 political affairs in which they wielded considerable power. Many 
 are on committees, a number have filled town and county offices, 
 quite a few have occupied seats in various state legislatures, and 
 one is United States consul. Others have held positions under 
 the Federal Government which they have filled with credit. None 
 have genuine artistic talent nor do many have a taste for poetry ; 
 but there are some excellent musicians and the greater number are 
 readers of general literature, while they all have a fine sense of 
 humor, and love a good story. Both the men and women have spe- 
 cial aptitude for business, in which they are successful owing to the 
 possession of excellent judgment as to quality and values. As a 
 rule the men will not perform heavy manual labor, and when found 
 associated with heavy work it is usually in the capacity of "boss." 
 They are natural leaders, always being found among the best people 
 of the community in which they live. 
 
 The occupations of the men vary with their tastes and environ- 
 ment. But one was an ordained minister of the Gospel, although 
 several were lay preachers, and quite a number of ministers have 
 married into the family. As nearly every one has a predilection 
 for the care of the sick and injured, it seems strange but one is a 
 physician and one a dentist. A few were lawyers, several were 
 bankers, two were confidential clerks, a few were college professors 
 and a large number were school teachers during the early period 
 of their lives. Some have been successful in the real estate busi- 
 ness, and others were railway and steamship men, one being prac- 
 tically the owner of a line of steamers. But they do not take kindly 
 to the sea, four only having followed it for a livelihood, one of 
 whom was master and owner. There were several hotel proprietors 
 and two meat packers. Farming has attracted a number usually 
 in connection with some other line of business such as running a 
 store, dealing in live stock, or one of the trades. The mechanical 
 trades seem to be favored by a goodly number ; two have been 
 weavers of cloth, two were paper makers, while those engaged as 
 carpenters, wheelwrights, millwrights, mill workers, machinists. 
 butchers and masons are beyond enumeration. However, the 
 term day laborer used in the American sense could be with truth 
 applied to but few. 
 
IXTRODUCTIOS I I 
 
 From the earliest timi dins were essentially a military 
 
 . the name frequently appearing in the annals of those days 
 applied to rulers and leaders of men. Many held exalted 
 
 in various European countries, the sense of leadership doubt- 
 less prompting them to adopt such a vocation. The coats of arms 
 are proofs of the valor and relative standit ir an- 
 
 cestors, the ostrich feathers and linns' heads showing a 
 lationship to the royal house of England. The heralds u 
 precaution against the infringement of heraldric rights and 
 irms are one of tl t guides to the j 
 
 alogy of families. After the time of William the Conq- 
 English histor) does not particularly mention the name: hut as 
 early in the histor} <■! New England as King William's War, it 
 was borne by a number who were engaged in that sti 
 whom was specially mentioned for merit"- duct. In the 
 
 French and Indian War nearly a dozen enlisted, in the Revolution- 
 ary War more than half diat number of our own family took an 
 active part, while many others of the nami I. There 
 
 were at least three in the War of IS] J, several in the "Mada 
 War," nearly thirty in the War of the Rebellion, while the name 
 of but one appears on the r< American War. 
 
 < Ine was a soldier in the Florida War. bul have 
 
 taken part in the War with Mexico. Also about a dozen were 
 in the W'ar of the Rebellion who were husbands ding 
 
 women. Some were privates, several wen ints, two held 
 
 commissi- aptains, and to the rank r. his 
 
 advancement being due to bravery shewn on man-, battlefields. 
 The war rec.rds show that ever) One of the name served during 
 the I his enlistment or was honorabl) discharged ' 
 
 juries or illne -taken by death, and l 
 
 ;i better record no family can show. In this connection it n 
 added thai on ent at the West Point Military 
 
 another doubtless will soon be appointed there, and ii are 
 
 in the United Stat liar Army and the Massachus 
 
 ( luards. 
 
 The Goding women are well formed, g 
 
 lit. learn readily, are tine - 
 ind have very high ideal- morally. They are excellenl 
 and make tin I mother-.. Their reverei 
 
 having . 
 know family history; nine-tenths of the recent ml 
 
 tion contained in this volume was sup]. lied by them. Few ha\ 
 
I2 INTRODUCTION 
 
 compelled to remain single, and in the opinion of many no man 
 looking for a wife will err in selecting a woman bearing the name, 
 provided she will have him. 
 
 In concluding this criticism it may be remarked that the God- 
 ings are tactful, intensely practical, self-reliant, resourceful, quick 
 at repartee, and particularly noticeable for their mechanical in- 
 genuity, for they can make anything and skillfully use any tool 
 or instrument. Taken as a whole, they are above the average in 
 intellectual capacity, can make a living anywhere, and are respect- 
 able, law-abiding citizens. In a most exhaustive study of the 
 records not a pauper, nor a drunkard, nor a criminal was found, 
 nor an illegitimate discovered bearing the name, a condition few 
 families can boast of. 
 
GODING GENEALOGY 
 
 1. HENRY <;• >I>IV 
 
 Nothing is known of him beyond the tact that he was master 
 of the British ship "Abigail" which visited >ay in 
 
 and was then in tin- I" have been plac 
 
 command of a ship lie mu n navij it ion, ami 
 
 business; ami as freight was paid t" him he must have been in 
 tin- coni the owners of thi 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 William -! in 1"^'; unmarr ■ 
 
 Henry, b. m 1642; m. April 7. 1663, Elizabeth Pei I 13, 1720 
 
 2. WILLIAM •;< >DING I I Hem 
 
 He was an apprentice in 1 omforl Starr, of Caml 
 
 ami Duxbury, Mass.. but later returned to Middli it;, where 
 
 he died, leaving the following will: 
 
 William I 
 
 In the name of God, an.' 
 1 William Godden being sicke ami weake, but of sound m 
 standing 1 , do upon tin- r 'th day of tin- IJth in. 
 Do make and constitute my last will & tcstam't in man' I 
 
 I give t" Mary Blanchard the wifi 
 of 15 Is m money if it m 
 
 made IS tatc, in any place when 
 
 • in New England, whei in what e, tins 
 
 nd i" be di •■ ill. 
 
 2Iy. I kim- t.i Mary Skinner the .- uildeii 
 
 three pour which is now III her hand-, to he 
 
 f"r her. & her disposing. 
 
 31y. 1 i marchanl 
 
 by hi rs. 
 
 ; 
 his hands, the other five to he payd in goodes by my 
 due to me m tl Iward Wiar Scotchman in m ind in 
 
 the hands of William 1 man 10s in money. &• in the ha- 
 
 Greene in mo Ml wch money is to he payd to m 
 
 the m ised lor my burial). Also I Rive to the foure yt 
 
I 4 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 cary mee to my grave 2 s a peece, to be payd by my executors : my debts 
 & funall charges first discounted. I give the remainder of my estate that 
 can any way be found in New Engld by bill, bond, or otherwise due to mee, 
 I say I give the remainder of my estate to be disposed of, for the schooling 
 of the Poare children of Charles Towne & Maulden, into equall proporceons, 
 to be payd by the direccon of the selectmen of each Town under their hands 
 to my Executors. Also I do make choyce of my freind Samuel Blanchard 
 my Executor, with whome Hee shall choose unto Him, to record all my 
 estate any way due to mee in New England, by bill, bond, or otherwayes, and 
 to dispose of it according to this my Will. 
 
 In witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seale 
 Witness my hand _ 
 
 Mary Blanchard ' (^/ 
 
 Enterd and recorded the 26 of the 3d mo. 1666. 
 
 By (Signed) Thomas Danforth, R. 
 The Inventory is preserved. 
 
 The above will is in his own handwriting and shows that he 
 was well educated for those days ; it also shows that he was the 
 pioneer philanthropist of America, giving his money for the educa- 
 tion of the poor, doubtless realizing that the future of his country- 
 depended very largely on the intellectual development of the masses. 
 
 2. HENRY GODING (1 Henry). 
 
 Of his early life nothing is known other than he learned the 
 trade of weaving cloth. The notice of his marriage in the Water- 
 town records is the first time his name appears, again being men- 
 tioned a few months after, October 29, 1663, as having been paid 
 £1-10-0, by the town authorities, for dressing Hugh Passam's [Par- 
 son's] leg. It is significant that so soon after becoming a resident 
 of the town he was employed by its officers to perform surgical 
 work, showing they were aware that he had had some special train- 
 ing in the healing art. From that time the members of the family- 
 have shown an aptitude for the care of the sick and injured. In 
 1667 he donated £1-3-1, toward repairs on the town school house, 
 evidently having the money to give, and showing his interest in 
 educational affairs. He was defendant, with others, January 26, 
 1680, for allowing his cattle to roam over the range without pay- 
 ing the herdsman, the selectmen ordering him to pay his proportion. 
 June 12, 1681, Ruth Bloyce granted to Henry the land formerly 
 belonging to her father, Hugh Parsons, and became a member of 
 his family, remaining there until she died. This land, consisting 
 of four acres, and bounded westerly by the King's commons, 
 
LOGY OF THE G0D1SC, FAMILY 15 
 
 northerly by Thomas Philpot, easterly by William Priest, and 
 southerly by William Shattuck (Middlesex Deed-. 7:381), re- 
 mained in his poss >T many years, the transfer ha\ 
 duly recognized by tin- town authorities on the third day of March, 
 1711-12 (Watertown Records, p. 207). On May 9, 1694, a public 
 meeting was held, in Watertown, t< » protest against the lo 
 
 ted f"r \' ;i of a 1 hip, at which meeting 
 
 Henry ami his son, Timothy, v.' t. The. I that they 
 
 would nol nny towards the cost of the building unless 
 
 allowed to say where it should stand. Thi d b) 
 
 their commirti r with their 1m .dies and estates m whatever 
 
 they did. thus showing that they had the courage of their convic- 
 tions, a trait still noticed in his descendents. His life 
 seem to have alwi int places, for he next appears 
 
 in a controversy with his neighbor, Davis ( hurch, over the 
 in),' of the land formerly occupied by Thomas Philpot. ^S was the 
 custom then, tin- matter was referred to the selectmen who de- 
 cided the claim in 1 Henry, he to pa) an annual rental of 
 
 hillings. His first ownership of land is shown by the follow- 
 ing vote at a genera] town meeting held July 1''. 1698: 
 b) the town that the land that henr\ Goddins hous stands on shall 
 he Legually Confirmed to him or his heirs b) the town with in one 
 after the decease of the widdow Bloici On I ' ber 4. 
 1699, Henry makes complaint against William Shattuck about some 
 apple trees which Henry claimed belonged to him. the question re- 
 lating to the location of the line between the places occupied by the 
 litigants; a committee was appointed who I in fa\ 
 
 Henry's claim. An interesting incident, showing I m of those 
 
 times, is L, r ivcn in the following, taken from the town records: "At 
 a meeting of the select-men of Watertown December: .'1st 1711: 
 the Selectmen being informed by William ( iodden : that Ruth 
 lay Head at their House: the select men Considering that sd Bloss 
 had of late been the towns Care, it is < Ordered that the Town I 
 urer do prouide four L, r allonds of Wine all so Suger and spice: 
 that So sd bloss may haue a decent fuurall at the towns Cost and 
 Charge." 
 
 As the location of Henr) Goding's property is of consider 
 interest to Ins descendents. an effort has been made to establish it. 
 Doubtless the land was in Pequasset, in what is now known a 
 more Common, not far and a little to the east of the village, about 
 midway between Belmont and Hill's Crossing, and a little to the 
 south. 
 
16 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Three years before he died, Henry transferred on the 11th 
 September, 1717, four acres, partly orchard, mow, and plow land, 
 bounded east by William Shattuck, south by William Shattuck, Jr., 
 west and north by the commons, to the Mass. Com., consideration 
 £25. The balance of his possessions he left by will, as follows, 
 his wife having died some years before: 
 
 HENRY GODING'S WILL. 
 
 In the name of God. Amen. The first day of December one thousand 
 seven hundred and twelve. I Henry Goddin of Watertown in the County 
 of Middlesex within His Majesties Province of the Massachusetts Bay in 
 N. England Weaver being weak in Body, but of perfect Mind, and Memory; 
 thanks be given to God Therefor calling to mind the Mortality of my Body, 
 and knowing that it y appointed for all men once to dye : Do make, and 
 ordain This my last Will, and Testament that is to say Principally, and first 
 of all I give, and Recommend my soul into the hands of God, that gave it, 
 and my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in decent Christian 
 burial at the direction of my exectrs, and as touching such worldly goods 
 and Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to Bless me in this life : I give, 
 demise and dispose of the same in the following manner, and form — 
 
 Imprd After all my just debts, and funeral charges being first paid I 
 give to my two sons Timothy Godden, and William Godden. and to their 
 heirs and Assigns forever all my Estate both Real, and Personal equally 
 to be divided between them they paying to my daughter Elizabeth Bull 
 twenty shillings out of my Estate (being with what she hath already had 
 her Portion). My two above sons to take the whole care and charge equally 
 to maintain me during my natural life in this world whom likewise I consti- 
 tute, make and ordain my Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. 
 
 In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day and 
 year above written — 
 
 (Signed) 
 Signed, sealed, published, pronouncec 
 declared by the said Henry Godde 
 as his Last Will & Testament. 
 
 In the presence of us the Subscribers. 
 
 John Chenery. 
 
 Joshua Kendal. 
 
 Munings Sawin. 
 Probated Nov. 9, 1720. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Timothy, b. March 8, 1664; died in 1723; unmarried. 
 
 Elizabeth, b. Nov. 8, 1667; m. Jan. 23. 1700, Samuel Bull; no issue. 
 
 William, b. in 1669; m. March 26, 1701, Mary Pease; d. in 1746. 
 
 ed& %£lt\™ goOri 
 
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GEXEALOGY OF THE G0D1SG FAMILY 
 
 '7 
 
 3. TIMOTHY GODIXG (2 Henry, 1 Henry,. 
 
 He was brought up in Watertown, where he learned the trade 
 of weaving cloth from his father. Judging from the numb 
 real estate transfers, he must have been keen on trade; in 16? 
 purchased land from John Merritt, and sold some to him in 1691; 
 in 1724 he sold land to J. Francis, to J. Holman, J. Swan, and to 
 S. Perry. The following inventory is preserved in the East Cam- 
 bridge court house: 
 
 His Inventory. 
 
 An Inventory of tin- Reall ami personal Estate of Mr. Timothy Goding 
 late of Wal upraised by us the subscribers the 
 
 fourth day of March Anno Domini One thousand seven Hundred and 
 Twenty Three for & win. h i- viz: 
 
 Impr i 
 
 In wearing apparrel 
 An Iron Pot 
 
 \ razoi knife and wooden dish and a La^kit 
 A Syith and Tacklin 
 A Small Quantity of Bcefc 
 A Cow 
 
 One half part of a Lot of Land partly Meddow and partly 
 upland lying m Watertowne the wl 
 Acres by Estamation 
 A Small wood lot on Cambriridgc Rock So cal!< 
 
 Acres by Estimation 
 A Certain Land lying in Lexington of fifty and five 
 
 by Estimation 
 
 t 
 
 ■ 
 00-06-00 
 
 Midd. County. 
 Caml). 7 April. 1724 
 Exp. "ii oath by 
 
 Win. (inding. 
 Adinr. to tile sd 
 deed 
 Inventory. 
 
 Att. E. FoxcrofL 
 
 
 
 
 John Did 
 Jno. Coolidg. 
 John Cutter. 
 
 3. ELIZABETH <,< (DING (2 Henry, 1 Ilcnr.N i. 
 
 At the age of 33 she married Samuel Hull, of Menotomy i now 
 Arlington), M.ivs.. where she resided. No children being born to 
 them they adopted Samuel, son of her brother, William, and Mary 
 
 whom Mr. Bull conveyed all of his real and pel 
 property October 29, 1724, with the exception of £50 dm- to Ins 
 wife from her brother a-- a part of her inheritance from her father. 
 No record has been found showing how she disposed of the money. 
 
IS GENEALOGY OF THE GODLXG FAMILY 
 
 3. WILLIAM GODING (2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 The first notice of William, after giving the date of birth, is 
 on the occasion of the death of Ruth Bloyce, mentioned in the 
 Watertown records. Some time afterward he was permitted by the 
 proprietors to assume the lease held by his father during the father's 
 lifetime, the records showing the following agreement: "Pursuant, 
 tti A Vote of the Proprietors At a meeting the 17th day of February 
 1719-20. William Goding appearing & applying himfefe to the 
 Proprietors Committee to hire the Land that was formerly im- 
 proued by Thomas Philpot being four Acres by eftimation bounded 
 Westerly with Kings-comon and the land of Henry Goding, Easter- 
 ly with the land of William Shattuck, North with the line between 
 Watertown & Cambridge and foutherly with the land of the 
 aboue sd Henry Goding. Agreed upon that the aboue sd William 
 Goding shall Improue faid piece of Land for one year next en- 
 fuing, he yeilding and paying for the fame one shilling to the Pro- 
 prietors Clerk, and yearly paying the fame fum of one fhilling to 
 Injoy the sd piece of land during the lifetime of his faid Aged 
 father. The faid William Goding being prefent did agree and 
 Concent to what is aboue written. By fugfcribing to it. (Signed) 
 William Goding." 
 
 At a general meeting of the qualified voters of Watertown held 
 March 1, 1724-5, he was elected Tything man, a town officer whose 
 duty was to exercise a general moral police in the town ; also to 
 preserve order during divine service, and enforcing attendance on 
 it. The year following his bond was accepted by the town au- 
 thorities for £300, proving his standing in the community. After 
 leasing the land upon which he resided for a number of years, he 
 purchased it for the sum of fifty pounds, receiving a deed from the 
 proprietors May 10, 1728. He made transfer of land in 1724 to 
 Samuel Bull, in 1739 to A. Boardman, H. Prentice, and Richard 
 Clark, leaving considerable property to his children, as may be seen 
 by the subjoined will. He was what is now known as a farmer. 
 
 2. William Godini.'s Will. 
 Tn the name of God Amen. The Tvventyninth day of May Anno 
 Domini One Thousand seven hundred and forty six. I William Godding 
 of Watertown in the County of Middlesex and Province of the Massachusetts 
 Bay in New England Husbandman Being very weak in Body but of perfect 
 mind and memory for which thanks be given to God : Therefore calling 
 into mind the mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for 
 all men once to Dye Do make and Ordain this my Last Will and Testament, 
 that is to .say. Principally and first of all. I give and Recommend my Soul 
 into the hands of God that gave it: And my body I Recommend to the 
 
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 tills in. I .1 i V. ill 
 
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20 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 His children — 
 
 Mary, b. Oct. 18, 1701 ; m. Mr. Cresson. 
 
 William, b. April 24, 1703; m. 1st in 1731 Martha Spooner, 2d Oct. 8, 
 1753, Mercy Stearns ; d. in 1757. 
 
 Henry, b. Oct. 28, 1704; m. May 31. 1728, Elizabeth Holden; d. in 1759; 
 no issue. 
 
 Samuel, bapt. March 16, 1706; m. in 1733 (?) Mary Boyce; d. Feb. 1, 
 1761. 
 
 Elizabeth, bapt. June 23, 1708; m. in 1727, John Batherick ; d. June 18, 
 1747. 
 
 Thomas, bapt. Oct. 1, 1710; probably died young, as he is not men- 
 tioned in his father's will. 
 
 Abigail, b. 1713; m. Mr. Wheeler. 
 
 John, bapt. Sept. 18, 1715 ; no record of marriage. 
 
 Hannah, bapt. May 20, 1716; m. April 1, 1747, Isaac Child; d. Feb. 16, 
 1788. 
 
 Dorothy, bapt. Oct. 20, 1717; m. Feb. 1, 1740, John Gleason. 
 
 4. WILLIAM GODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His first wife was born March 6, 1715, and died July 1, 1749; 
 she was the daughter of Peter and Rebecca Spooner, of the Coolidge 
 family. He, at this time, owned two tracts of land which he sold to 
 
 5. Prentice for £26-13-4, in 1752, and in 1761 another piece to 
 W. Smith, doubtless portions of the land willed by his father. His 
 second wife was the widow of Daniel Stearns ; she died in 1767. 
 He was assessed a tax in Medford in the year 1728. The death of 
 the three later children was caused by diphtheria. He was elected 
 Fence Viewer March 7, 1743. 
 
 His children by the first wife, none by the second — 
 
 Martha, b. June 30, 1732; m. June 4, 1752, Daniel Peirce. 
 
 Rebecoa, b. July 19, 1734; d. Sept. 22, 1749; unmarried. 
 
 William, b. Oct. 29, 1736; m. April 20, 1761, Mary Stearns. 
 
 Jonathan Coolidge, b. Jan. 31, 1739; m. May 21, 1761, Hannah Lamed; 
 
 d. in 1825 or 1830. 
 Joanna, b. April 21, 1741 ; d. July 5, 1749. 
 Peter, b. July 29, 1744; d. July 8. 1749. 
 Henry, b. Nov. 13, 1746; d. Sept. 8, 1749. 
 Spencer, b. June 28, 1749; m. about 1780. Margaret ? ; d. 1819. 
 
 5. MARTHA GODING (4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 I [er children — 
 Henry, b. March 1, 1753. 
 
1UE GODI ULY 21 
 
 5. WILLIAM GODING (4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 
 
 Hem 
 
 His early lit'. i Watertown; but after his marriage 
 
 he In where his two first children \ n. In 
 
 May, 176 tied in Newton, Mass. He enlisted in the French 
 
 and Indian War. at M 1755, 
 
 serving until May 29, 1/ n the 
 
 aving 
 from Albany. His name appears in a list of men be- 
 longii company, from Watertown, as 
 
 equipped with pun and receiving gun i 
 April 5, 17 ;y: 1! in the Revolutionary War i- 
 
 in "Massachus i the Revolutionary War." 
 
 vol. vi. pa a private in Capt. Joshua R< 
 
 Col. Varnui ment, th< I his enlistment ' 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 William, b. Dec 27, 1761; m. May 7. 1787, Hannah Walker; d. June 
 
 15. 
 rah, 1). June 13, 1763; m I fcl ?. 1786, Seth I Bi iwn. 
 Rebecca, b. Oct. 14. \'iA. m. about 17''J. Asa M 
 Mercy, l>. July 14, 1"<V>; died in in( 
 Men 14. 1768; m. in 17S"'. Rev. ' \i>nl 9. 
 
 1841. 
 Anna, b Aug -'. 1770; d in youth, of consumpl 
 Hem 1772; m. in 1796 pard; d J 
 
 6. WILLIAM GODING (5 William. 4 William. 3 William, 2 
 
 1 lenry. 1 I lenr. 
 
 Born in Watertown, Mass.. he was early apprenticed to a 
 weaver of fine linen who had a hand loom in his home. 11 
 
 d the work, and. as his mother resided near Harvard < 
 lettin] to the students, his associates w f that 
 
 •amity by devoting h 
 study, acquirii tion. His memory was marvi 
 
 enabling him to practically memorize the Bible. During th< 
 he worked with the butchers and market men until he was 
 old, then moved to Jay, Maim n the 
 
 town, and married the daughter of John Walker, of Livermore, 
 where his children were horn. Having a predilection for relij 
 work he became a member of the I'.aptist church. North Livermore. 
 in 1793, ordannd a-, an evangelist in 1802, short!} after becoming 
 
22 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 pastor of the Wayne Baptist church where he labored for four 
 years. Accepting a call from the Acton church he there devoted 20 
 years of his life to the cause in which he was so deeply interested. 
 Afterward he moved to Shapley, Maine. His wife died February 13, 
 1846. He was a man of large stature, an eloquent and persuasive 
 speaker, while the local histories state that he was an enthusiastic 
 church builder, and a good man. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Rebecca, b. Feb. 26, 1788; d. March 20, 1854; unmarried. 
 
 Luther, b. Dec. 16. 1791; m. Feb. 18, 1816, Abigail Hubbard; d. Jan. 
 
 13. 1880. 
 Hannah Walker, b. Nov. 8, 1793; m. in 1830, Rev. Atherton Clark. 
 Polly, b. April 4, 1795; died in youth. 
 Sarah Pike. b. May 14. 1797; m. in 1830. Elijah Morse; d. Aug., 183S. 
 
 7. LUTHER GODING (6 William, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His youth was passed in Livermore, Maine, where his education 
 was obtained. After moving to Acton his father resigned all re- 
 sponsibilty of business to him, this training being of great 
 value to him in after life. He held many offices of trust: he 
 was a member of the state legislature in 1861. justice of the peace 
 for 2? years, deputy sheriff and tax collector for more than a dozen 
 years, and was a successful veterinary surgeon. He was frequently 
 an administrator of estates, and seldom did the probate court con- 
 vene that he was not present to adjust the affairs entrusted to him. 
 ( >ne who knew him writes : "He endeavored to lighten the burdens 
 of others, as is shown by the record in his diary during the civil 
 war. when so man}' soldiers' families needed assistance. Xo other 
 motive than an honest discharge of duty well done ever actuated 
 his life, and no brighter record of duty well done is anywhere to be 
 found, lie not only professed Christianity, but his life was a living 
 example, with true integrity for all friendships and an unselfishness 
 and charity in his dealings with his fellow man." 
 
 His children — 
 
 Hannah Walker, b. Dec. 30, 1816; m. in 1846, Thomas G. Jamieson. 
 William, b. Feb. 2, 1820; m. lulv 4. 1852, Clara A. Morse; d. July 2. 
 
 1872. 
 Abigail Hubbard, b. Feb. 2:\ 1X22; unmarried; d. April 6, 1 
 Luther Martin, b. Feb. 21, 1S24; m. Dec. 2. 1846, Draxey Brackett; d. 
 
 I 
 John Walker, b. Sept. 19. 1827; m. July 2.^. 1855. Elizabeth A. Ranlett. 
 
HIE GOi M1LY 
 
 23 
 
 Sarali Hubbard, b. April 15, 1830; m 'man; d. 
 
 Jul;. 
 Richard Hubbard, b 1832; m. .1 
 
 Mar 21, 1S39; m. March 
 
 X. HANNAH WALKER GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 Wil- 
 liam, 4 William, .3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henr) ). 
 She was born in Acton, Me., but now n \ T . 11.. 
 
 when ing with her daughter. She is a remarkably well 
 
 nan, her ill incidents of the past, in 
 
 iry, being all that could be 
 
 I [er children — 
 . an adopted daughter, who n 
 
 8. WILLIAM GODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 William, 4 Wil- 
 liam, .3 William, 2 Henry, 1 11mm 
 
 He was a farmer, residing in the vicinit) of Alfred. Me. His 
 wife died January 15, 1 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 nry, I. I >ec. 13, 18S3; m. Oct. 21, 1 77 
 William Luther, b I 'ton. 
 
 Bertha Abbie, b. Nov. 21, ls,,j ; m. Jum imball. 
 
 9. RUFUS HENRY GODING (8 William, 7 Luther, 6 William, 
 
 5 William. 4 William. .^ William. 2 Henry, 1 Henr 
 I le was born in A 1 \ed. after marria 
 
 milion, S. D., where he, with his children, n rm. 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 En Vpril 1 1. 1879 . m. June 
 
 William Mark, b July 3, 1881; unmarried. 
 Edith AI| 
 
 14, 1901, Marl 
 
 1 
 
 10. Ik' 9 Rufus II.. 8 William. 7 
 Luther, <. William, 5 William. 4 William, .3 William, 2 Henry, 
 1 Hem 
 
 Tin' subjeel of this sketch distinctioi g the onlj 
 
 member of tl g family .ed his country in tine late 
 
24 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 Spanish-American war, while his record shows that he served it 
 well. He enlisted in the 1st South Dakota regiment, in Sioux 
 Falls, where it was being recruited, leaving the University of Ver- 
 milion where he was a student, and served as corporal, and sergeant. 
 He served in the Philippine Islands until his regiment returned, 
 when he re-enlisted in the 37th U. S. Volunteers, which was being 
 recruited, in July, 1899. He served as 1st sergeant of Company I, 
 and was mustered out at San Francisco in February, 1901. He has 
 no family. 
 
 10. BERTHA ETTA GODING (9 Rufus H.. 8 William, 7 
 Luther, 6 William, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 
 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Bertha Fern. b. March 1, 1903. 
 
 9. WILLIAM LUTHER GODING (8 William, 7 Luther, 6 Wil- 
 liam, 5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He is a farmer, residing in South Acton, Me. 
 
 His children- 
 Raymond Leslie, b. Oct. S, 1889. 
 
 9. BERTHA ABBIE GODING (8 William, 7 Luther. 6 William, 
 5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 The subject of this sketch has known sorrow and sunshine, 
 darkness and daylight, has been a queen of society and forced into 
 a business life with its attendant vicissitudes, eventually developing 
 into a mature, well balanced, intellectual lady whom to know is 
 to respect and admire. Few have had the trials and troubles thrust 
 upon them, with no preparation, who have so successfully overcome 
 all obstacles, shirked no responsibility, performed every duty. She 
 is a broad, noble woman, who, had she been a man, would have 
 been considered a hero. She is made of the material from which 
 martyrs are formed, and represents all that is good and true in the 
 typical American woman. Brought up in the vicinity of Alfred, 
 Me., she afterward was graduated from the Portland (Me.) High 
 School, in 1884. Having taught in the graded schools of her native 
 state, for several terms, she accepted the position of assistant 
 teacher in the Salisbury (Mass.) High School, from which she re- 
 signed to be married to Lieut. Frederick Clark Kimball. They 
 moved to Fort Keogh, Mont., where his regiment was stationed, 
 
THE GODIXG FAMILY 
 
 25 
 
 after two years going to I "« -rt Bliss, Texas. Two years later Lieut. 
 Kimball was apf* mmandant of cadets at Norwich L'tii- 
 
 versity, Northfield, Vt.. where he resided with his family for two 
 
 lie was ordered to rejoin his regiment, then stal 
 St. Augustine, I- la. A year later he, with his regiment, 
 
 McPherson, Ga., he being appointed regimental quartern 
 dth V. S. Infantry, Col. < >sborn commanding, remaining there until 
 hi^ death from appendicitis, which occurred in 1897. Mrs. Kimball 
 then moved i I, Me., where, six months later, her ■ 
 
 daughter was drowned while visiting at Acton. She wril 
 crushing in such a short time, which was all the harder 
 
 to bear because of the i happy ai nted life." 
 
 i [er children — 
 
 I rederii I b .Inly 17 
 
 a Juanita, I. Sept 17 '. IS 
 
 annum, b. August 14. 1891 . .1 1891. 
 
 Margaret Lucetta, l>. Aug. 8, I 
 
 8. LUTHER MARTIN G< iDING (7 Luther, 6 William. 5 Wil- 
 liam, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He resided in Lebanon, Me., where he died. 
 
 His children — 
 Herbert, b, \ug 28, 1847; m Sept 3, 1872, 1 mma H Hurd. 
 Howard, b. Jan. 28, 1849; m. April 17, I Hurd. 
 
 Charles, b. Dec. 17, 1854; m. Sept 22, 1880, Effie Jam.. 
 
 9. HERBERT GODING (8 Luther M.. 7 Luther, 6 William. 5 
 William, 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henrj |. 
 
 I le resides in I ast I .1 hanon. Me. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 ,r William, I. Dec 28, 1873; m. Oct 31, 1898, Lillian M 
 I. b. Nov. 4, 1876; unmai 
 Ward Luther, b. March 3, 1S7.X; unman 
 
 Burt Hurd, l>. Dec. IS. 1879; m. Dec. 23, l'*>2. Dorothy Adams. 
 Ralph Alden, b. June 1.'. 1885; unman 
 
 10. ARTHUR WILLIAM GODING (9 Herbert, 8 Luther M.. 
 7 Luther. <> William. 5 William. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 
 1 Henrj 1. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 Vlden Arthur, b. 1 '■ 1 20, If 
 Hubert War.' 22, 1902 
 
2 6 ILALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 9. HOWARD CODING (8 Luther M., 7 Luther, 6 William, 5 
 William. 4 William, 3 William, - Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 I lis children — 
 Walter Richard, b. Sept. 9, 18S1 ; m. April 11, 1905, L. May Martin. 
 
 9. CHARLES CODING (8 Luther M., 7 Luther, 6 William, 5 
 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 Olive Ethel. 1>. April 10. 1881: unmarried. 
 Alice May. b. June 21, 1886; unmarried. 
 Lola Anna, b. March 6, 1892. 
 
 8. J( >HN WALKER CODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 William, 
 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He is a farmer, living in Monmouth, Me., where his sons also 
 reside. His wife died February 29, 1888. 
 
 His children — 
 Luther Samuel, b. Jan. S. 1857; m. Feb. 27, 1878, Luetta Prescott; no 
 
 issue. 
 John Henry, b. Nov. 20, 1858; unmarried. 
 
 8. SARAH HUBBARD CODING (7 Luther, 6 William, 5 Wil- 
 liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 1 ler children — 
 George Fred, b. Aug. 14, 1857 ; m. Dec. 23. 1885, Caroline A. Young. 
 
 Abbie, b. April 3, 1859; unmarried. 
 Richard Ernest, b. March 22, 1869; m. June 5. 1902, Addie D. Miller. 
 Sarah Coding, b. March 2, 1871; m. Oct. 17, 1896, Benjamin F. Tucker; 
 d. July 27, 1904. 
 
 S. RICHARD HUBBARD GODING (7 Luther, 6 William. 5 
 
 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry I. 
 
 His youth was spent on his father's farm, in Acton. Maine, 
 where he learned the value and dignity of honest toil, and that 
 
 ct for the toiler which he never failed to pay. He enjoyed 
 the friendship and respect of all his associates, and as he grew to 
 manhood he followed in the footsteps of his father as a loyal, up- 
 right citizen. He held various positions of trust, such as High 
 Sheriff, school committeeman, selectman for many years, county 
 
 :irer for six years, and represented his district in the Maine 
 State Legislature. In his work as school teacher or public official 
 he was painstaking, conscientious and faithful, his continuance in 
 office being a guarantee of his ability and integrity. Later, he pur- 
 
•!LY 
 
 hich he ifully until his 
 
 death. His daughter, Sarah, tant librarian in tl 
 
 dclphia ( Pa.) brary, his st daughter filling the 
 
 Hon "t' librarian in the Kindergarten department of thi 
 
 stitution. Thi during the 
 academic 
 
 1 1 is children — 
 
 Mai 
 
 Me. 
 
 DWARD NATHAN GODING (8 Richard II.. 7 Lutl 
 William, 5 William. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 111 
 I [i was I- in in Alfred. Me., v. 
 at an earl) i rite. Afl 
 
 entered Bowd 
 ated with highest honors, and commanded the friendship and re- 
 
 of his I 
 at tlu- Cambridge Law School, and i- now established in Tn 
 -.. where he i ted with one of tl 
 
 known legal firms in the state. A 
 
 ul, while in all of his relal 
 emplifies in full measun nan. 
 
 I VRY ELIZABETH 6 William, 5 Wil- 
 
 liam. 4 William. .? Willian 
 
 I [er children — 
 
 11 
 Ru 
 
 7. HANNAH WALKER GOD1 5 William. 4 
 
 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 I Kin 
 
 1 ler children — 
 Will 
 
 rah. 
 
2 8 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 6. SARAH GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 
 
 1 Henry). 
 
 She was born and married in Watertown, Mass., being Mr. 
 Brown's second wife; no children are recorded, and it is doubtful 
 if there were any. She was baptized July 8, 1750. 
 
 6. REBECCA CODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 
 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 A son, died in infancy. 
 Sarah, married James Knox. 
 Asa. 
 Samuel. 
 Abel. 
 William. 
 Abner. 
 Rebecca, married Mr. Lawrence. 
 
 6. MERCY GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 
 
 1 Henry). 
 
 She was born in Watertown, Mass., and married in Waltham. 
 She. with her family, moved to Jay, Me., where she died. Her 
 grandson is the present postmaster of Jay Bridge, Me. 
 
 Her children — 
 Amos, b. Nov. 8. 1789; d. Aug. 1, 1802. 
 Harriet, b. Dec. 7, 1790; m. Otis Alden; d. Dec. 7, 1825. 
 Sally, b. June 3, 1792; d. Aug. 1, 1802. 
 
 Abraham B., b. May 5, 1794; m. Mary Standish; d. Oct. 13, 1846. 
 Eliza, b. Nov. 10. 1795; m. Nathaniel Harris; d. Jan. 21, 1845. 
 Joseph, b. Aug. 4. 1797; d. Aug. 4, 1802. 
 
 Sibyl S., b. Feb. 21, 1799; m. Oliver Parlin; d. Sept. 20, 1830. 
 John, b. Nov. 26, 1801; d. Oct. 1, 1819; unmarried. 
 William Coding, b. July 31, 1802; d. June 30, 1862; unmarried. 
 Joseph, b. Oct. 2, 1803; m. 1st Arette Barrett, 2d Cynthia Barrett. 
 Sarah, b. Feb. 20, 1805; m. Nehemiah Emery; d. Nov. 10, 1835. 
 Mercy, b. Feb. 12. 1807; m. Samuel Hackelton ; d. June 4, 1838. 
 Amos, b. June 26, 1809; d. Sept. 10, 1815. 
 
 Ellice P., b. May 13, 1811; ra. Charles Smith; d. June 6, 1840. 
 Levina, b. June 6, 1813; d. June 23, 1844; unmarried. 
 Alvaras Fiske, b. Oct. 18, 1814; ra. Harriet B. Ross; d. Nov. 23, 1881. 
 
 6. HENRY GODING (5 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 
 
 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Massachusetts where he resided for some years, 
 later moving to Jay, Me., his six eldest children being born there. 
 1 te was a farmer. He died in Acton, Me. 
 
CESEALOGY OF THE CODISG FAMILY 29 
 
 His children — 
 Sarah, b. March 16. 1797; m. Sept ■ Daniel I> 
 
 William, b. J.v '. m. July 8, 1821, Lleanor Clark. 
 
 1861. 
 
 Jul. a. b. March 24. 1801 ; m 
 
 1 knr m 1st Sarah Stan Philbrick ; 
 
 in July, 1- 
 05; m Mr. Walker. 
 Rebecca, l>. .Vit: 6, 1808 unman 
 Martha, b, about 1 .S 1 2 : nv Mr. Lamas. 
 Hannah, b. m. Dunham Witham: no issue. 
 
 b. July 12. 1819; m. 1st Jan 1. 1837, William 11 I 
 9, ism. Darwin Griffin; <' 
 Annette, l>. in 1S2I ; m. 1 8M. 
 
 7. SARAH GOD Henry, 5 William, 4 William. 3 William. 
 
 2 1 lenry, 1 1 lenn. 1. 
 
 endents reside near Li> Me. 
 
 7. WILLIAM G< IDING (6 Henry, 5 William. 4 William. 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 I tenry, 1 I [enry ). 
 
 Ill- early life was in the town of his birth, whi 
 
 attended the public schools. In youth he wished to devote hi^ life 
 to the ministry, but through the advice of his father he adopted a 
 business pursuit, taking up his residence in Brunswick, Me., where 
 he married and remained until about 1827. Earlier he appi 
 have been employed in a store, and ntly, durii dence 
 
 hi" several years at Great Falls, X. 1L. he was connected with the 
 cotton mills there. About 1840 he moved t" Lowell, Mai 
 lishiiiL; a ml business manufacturing pickers fi 
 
 This he conducted to the close of his life, during many 
 years in association with his sun. William IL, the firm supplying 
 the demands of the trade throughout the United States and M 
 with a reputation of the highest for integrity and aling. 
 
 Success m business provided a competence sufficient for the main- 
 tenance and education of hi-- family in a liberal manner. 
 
 He gave his full moral and political support to the anti-slavery 
 
 sentiment of the time, sheltering in his own home and helping many 
 
 slave refugees upon the way to freedom, and earls supported the 
 
 ovement, forbearing to use 1 then 
 
 an almost universal custom. 
 
 Sincere in religious conviction and always consistent in life 
 whether at home, in business, or at church, he w 
 tributor to any worthy cause, especially giving aid to students [ire- 
 
3 o GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 paring for the ministry, weak and struggling churches, and others 
 in distress. Generous and kind in nature, modest and unassuming 
 in manner, but strong in character and of stern principle, his home 
 life was all that could lie desired, his doors being ever open to wel- 
 come the many guests that were attracted there, chief of whom w^ere 
 ministers and others associated with the church. At his death uni- 
 versal respect and esteem were manifested by the many friends and 
 business associates. His wife died August 18, 1874. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Miriam Clark, b. Jan. 11. 1822; m. May 3, 1849. Rev. Nathaniel J. Pink- 
 ham ; d. Oct. 3. 1854. 
 
 William Henry, b. Sept. 27, 1823: m. Jan. 21, 1858, Hannah Gilmore; d. 
 July 20. 1863. 
 
 Lucy Clark, b. m 1826; m. Nov. 25. 1844, John Dexter; d. March 24. 
 1X53. 
 
 Rebecca Anne, b. Feb. 10, 1828; d. Aug. 17, 1870; unmarried. 
 
 Margaret Jane. b. in July, 1829; d. May 25, 1830. 
 
 Edwin, b. in Oct., 1837; d. Sept. 23. 1838. 
 
 Unnamed daughter, b. Oct. 31, 1840; d. Nov. 8, 1840. 
 
 Edwin R. Warren, b. Sept. 15. 1841; d. March 15, 1842. 
 
 Ella Frances, b. Feb. 8, 1844 ; m. Oct. 30. 1S67, Theodore F. Gardner. 
 
 8. .MIRIAM CLARK GODING (7 William, 6 Henry. 5 William. 
 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She died in Warner, N. H., and is buried in Lowell, Mass. 
 
 Her children — 
 William Goding, b. in March, 1850; m. Nov. 5, 1871, Jennie C. Chamber- 
 lin. 
 
 Samuel Edward, b. in Feb., 1852; m. Mary . 
 
 Lucy Miriam, b. in Aug., 1S54; d. Oct. 23. 1854. 
 
 8. WILLIAM HENRY CODING (7 William, 6 Henry, 5 Wil- 
 liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 The subject of this sketch was born in Brunswick, Maine, and 
 following the fortunes of his father eventually settled in Lowell, 
 Mass., where he attended the city schools, completing his education 
 at the city high school. Declining opportunities for further study- 
 offered by his father, he preferred to engage in business, with whom 
 he became associated in the manufacture of loom pickers, soon as- 
 suming charge of the factory. About 1853 they formed a partner- 
 ship under the name of Wm. Goding & Son, and by industry and 
 the exercise of exceptional business sagacity, their success was most 
 flattering. 
 
THE GODI MILY 
 
 lughout life hi 1 strictly to i • hav- 
 
 I early in life. He was an active i f the 
 
 church v. 
 
 and . >ting in tl I many public and private chari- 
 
 1 in the advan 
 
 ■ 
 ■ t and si I a publ 
 
 11. In disposition he was unassuming, 
 
 ;it all til I and it 
 
 panion. The wisl 
 
 at the la 
 for himself rather than ani ithet 
 
 I he I nd untimely <i 
 
 by tl which de- 
 
 hed the buil him, \\ ith ol th the 
 
 ruins. I ! atally injured 
 
 to his home. A truh g 1 man. loved b\ all; idolized unity. 
 
 I lis loss has ever ! 
 
 After his death the iren fell 
 
 upon his wife, who has performed Iter duty well, for si 
 the proud mother of as intelligent a familj 
 each of whom is an hi mor to the nai 
 
 The eldest son was a man of brilliant intellect and 
 social qualities, dying in the strength of his manhood in • 
 shortly after the late war. The daughter is principal in the V 
 ington, 1 >. ('.. Normal Trainii 1. a posil h she 
 
 i ailed through her int. ! qualifii 
 
 for the work. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Henry Duer, b. Dec 21, 1858; .1 June I 
 
 Ann. 
 
 William, Vpril 13, I 
 
 "■ HENRY DUER UNG (8 William. 7 William. 6 Henry. 
 
 5 William. 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Hem 
 Henry Duer Goding was born in Lowell, M bcr 21, 
 
 Attended public school in New Bedford, Mass.. graduating 
 from the high school in 1876. Then t 
 
 I Poughkeepsie, \. Y., graduating in I8i 
 in Dracut, Mass.. one year, and then entered business life. Re- 
 
32 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 mained east until 1883. then he went to Clay Center, Kansas; later 
 he removed to New Mexico; came to Washington in 1890; went 
 to Santiago, Cuba, in 1899; and died of yellow fever in Santiago 
 June 15, 1899. 
 
 9. ANNE MAY GODING (8 William, 7 William, 6 Henry, 5 
 William, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Anne May Goding was born in Lowell, Mass., May 25, 1860. 
 Attended public schools of that city, graduating from high school in 
 1876. Graduated from State Normal school, Bridgewater, Mass., 
 in 1879, and taught in primary schools of Brockton, Mass., and 
 Harrisburg, Pa., in 1884, and was promoted to principalship in 
 Washington Normal school in 1900, and now holds that position. 
 
 9. WILLIAM GODING (8 William, 7 Wiliam, 6 Henry, 5 Wil- 
 liam, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 William Henry Goding was reared near Lowell, Mass., residing with 
 an uncle for many years, and going west he entered a surveyor's office in 
 Kansas. After having received his technical education at the Massachusetts 
 Institute of Technology (special work being required at the U. S. Army fort 
 in the vicinity), Mr. Goding was detailed to complete it. His alertness and 
 thorough knowledge of the work in hand attracted the attention of the com- 
 mandant of the fort, who advised him to enter the army civil service. He 
 submitted to the prescribed examination, passed with high honors, and has 
 since then been in the government employ as architect and superintendent of 
 construction, during a period of over eighteen years. For the past eleven years 
 he has been in charge of the reconstruction of the U. S. Military Academy 
 at West Point, congress having appropriated over five and one-half million 
 dollars for that purpose, all of which is being disbursed under his super- 
 vision. This work will extend over a period of fifteen years, and requires, 
 to successfully carry it on, a man especially adapted to it ; his extensive ex- 
 perience and eminent ability having been the cause of his selection for the 
 position. 
 
 In an official report made by the quartermaster of the army, stationed 
 at West Point Military Academy, to the superintendent of that institution, 
 dated December 9, 1904, occurs the following: 
 
 "In the examination of all plans, sketches and specifications, and other 
 matters pertaining to the work of improvement at the Military Academy which 
 are referred to this office, I am assisted by Mr. William Goding, the very ef- 
 ficient superintendent of construction, who has been employed at the Military 
 Academy for the past ten years. I first have Mr. Goding carefully scrutinize 
 all the papers and plans to ascertain whether or not the requirements im- 
 posed have beeO fulfilled. I then go over all the plans and specifications with 
 him and examine and discuss all details, as well as the important features, 
 before submitting my report and recommendations. 
 
 "Mr. Goding is peculiarly well fitted for this work, owing to his long 
 experience and his intimate knowledge of local conditions. He has been 
 
i.OGY Of THE GODING FAMILY 33 
 
 quarterma 
 
 inder Colonel " i 
 i rebuildii 
 
 quarters buildini 
 
 At that tin* 
 branch in I 
 
 ■ " 
 vising the wort 
 period. I- 
 in connection with all woi 
 
 . 
 
 of thi ' under ! 
 
 by him. an 
 
 under 
 
 structcd of any that 1 
 
 irging the Cadet Mesa Hall 1 
 entircl 1 !>y Mr. Goding, and carried out ui 
 
 .,f work was complicated and difficult, but Ik- h plished 
 
 it m a very successful manner, and the results arc liislily complimentary 
 to him. 
 
 "He laid out the new road from the railn 
 of the post and pre| 
 This road is nearly 1 and the work done upon it ! itirely 
 
 Its highl) 
 engineering, and speaks well for Mr. < handle that ch 
 
 of work. 
 
 "The five double sets of officers' quai ted withii 
 
 ■ at the south end of the post were built upon plai 
 furnished by the quartern eral's office, and theii 
 
 by Mr Goding. The road ii I them, however, and the 
 
 retaining wall were laid out by Mr. Goding at ler his 
 
 supervision. 
 
 "The new north dock was built upi by Mr. I ing, and 
 
 its construction supervised by him, and in addition the supervi 
 south dock. 
 
 "He supervised wing of the cadet I 
 
 completed last spring, the plat 
 
 the main buildii were built some twi 
 
 repaired tl building, to stop the constant leakage, 
 
 changed the plan of roof drainage and remedied defects in the heatii 
 
 1 . ised the 1 the cable tran 
 
 coal from barges to coal shed, and electric plant in therewith; 
 
 designed and supervised the alterations in the terrace of Cullum Hall, made 
 for the purpose of correcting faults in the original plan, from which leakage 
 resulted in the rooms below; prepared the plans and I r the 
 
 frame extension rmy service barracks now being built, as well as 
 
 those upon which the present building was remodeled, about eight year 
 
34 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 "In addition to all this, Mr. Goding has had immediate charge of altera- 
 tions and improvements of existing buildings. His experience at West Point 
 has been varied and complete, and this experience, combined with his knowl- 
 edge of construction and design, has enabled him to render valuable assist- 
 ance in examining the plans and specifications submitted by the architects 
 and that have been referred to me for report. Judging from results, his 
 work here during the past ten years has been successfully accomplished to 
 the entire satisfaction of the authorities, and from my intimate association 
 with him during the past year and a half, I am convinced that he is well 
 qualified for the work I have had him do in connection with the plans 
 and specifications for the enlargement." 
 
 After nearly twenty years' service he is justified in being proud 
 of such a record. 
 
 His children — ■ 
 
 Helen Gilmore, b. June IS, 1896. 
 William Read, b. Oct. 27, 1899. 
 
 8. LUCY CLARK GODING (7 William, 6 Henry, 5 William, 4 
 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 William Goding, b. May 25, 1846; d. Nov. 14, 1846. 
 Elenora, b. Jan. 30, 1847; d. Aug., 1848. 
 John E., b. April 20, 1849; d. May 21, 18S0. 
 
 8. FXLA FRANCES GODING (7 William, 6 Henry, 5 William, 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 This lady resides in Lowell, Mass. She is well educated, with 
 splendid conversational powers, and has, for years, taken a keen 
 interest in her family history. It was through her the family is 
 indebted for the rescue of the records of (6) Henry. In her pos- 
 session is a pair of shoes which had been worn by several genera- 
 tions of Rebeccas, and are now in the keeping of her daughter of 
 that name. She also has a chair of magnificent workmanship and 
 design which was used by one of our early ancestors — an heirloom 
 to be highly prized. Her husband is an upholsterer. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Elenora, b. Oct. 30, 1868; d. Sept. 4, 1870. 
 
 Ernest, b. Nov. 3, 1S71 ; m. June 8, 1904, Margaret E. Lynds. 
 
 William Goding, b. July 14, 1874; m. April 6. 1898, Elizabeth L. Houck. 
 
 George Fletcher, b. Aug. 11, 1877; d. Oct. 13, 1897; unmarried. 
 
 Rebecca Anne, b. Sept. 29, 1879; died at birth. 
 
 Rebecca Anne, b. Oct. 18, 1881 ; unmarried. 
 
VEALOGY OF THE G0D1SG FAMILY 35 
 
 7. JUL] \ G< »DING (6 Henry, S William. 4 William. 3 William. 
 2 1 [enrj . 1 1 [enrj I. 
 
 I [er children — 
 
 I [enrietta. 
 
 Augustus J . ti in 1822; m. 1st Ruth A. Fogg. 2d Annie . 
 
 7. HENRY GODING (6 Henry, 5 William. 4 William. 3 Wil- 
 liam. 2 I [enry, 1 I teni 
 
 Wry \'\\\\ known of ibis member of the family; he 
 
 lived in various places, and finally died in Lafayette, Ind., in July. 
 1853, of cholera. His son. Frank, died a few hours after the death 
 'her. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Fannie, married Mr. Chandler; there were two other daughters. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 
 Mary Elizabeth, l». March is, 1837; m. Aug. 13, 1X53. Caleb Osgood; 
 
 he d. in 1861. 
 Frank, 
 John Henry, b. in 1X42 ; last heard from in Maysvillc, Ky. 
 
 His children by the third wife — 
 
 Dana Flmer, b. April 13, 1852; m March 19. 1874. Lottie A I I 
 A daughter, who died in infancy. 
 
 His children, as given by others later — 
 William Henry, h. 1822; d. in infancy. 
 Catharine (', , b. Feb., 1824; m. Alrizer Snow. Nov., 1X41, 
 Rosella L.. b. <Vt. 1826; in. Marcellus A. \V. Chandler N'..v 14 
 Robert Stanwood, 1). May. 1833; d. by burning, Oct.. 1837. 
 Francis J , 1). Feb., 1836; m. Lysander M. Weeks, Feb.. 1865. 
 
 8. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (7 Henry, t, Henry, : Wil- 
 liam. 4 William. .^ William. _' Henry. 1 llenrx ). 
 
 I [er children — 
 Fred Caleb, b. Dec. 18, 1S54 ; m. Feb. 20, 1899, Agnes C. Teller. 
 Alice Adelle, b. April 2. 1856; m. Feb. 12, 1x74. Leroy J. Parkhurst; d. 
 Feb. 18, 1893. 
 
 s. DANA ELMER < II IDING (7 Henry, 6 Henry, 5 William. 4 
 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 llenn i 
 
 He was horn in Hillsboro, N. II.. where his eary life was 
 passed. He is now a Christian Scientist practitioner, in Maiden, 
 Mass., and is highly respected by his neighbors. 
 
36 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 His children — 
 Albert Elmer, b. March 20, 1875; d. Feb. 15, 1876. 
 Bessie May. 1). Jan. 23, 1877; d. March 20, 1881. 
 Grace Leona, b. Oct. 4. 1880; m. July 12. 1903, Francis W. Holston. 
 Margretta Lottie, b. July 19, 1886; unmarried. 
 Eddy Monroe, b. Aug 1, 1890. 
 
 7. MARTHA CODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Christy, married, wife's name unknown. 
 George. 
 
 7. MARY GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William. 3 William, 
 2 1 lenry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Emma Frances, b. Sept. 20, 1841 ; m. Sept. 19, 1862, John H. Adams. 
 
 William Henry, b. Nov. 20, 1842; d. Dec. 29, 1879, in London; un- 
 married. 
 
 Timothy Cotting, b. in 1844; d. in four months. 
 
 Annette Maria, b. March 30, 1850; m. August 28, 1889, Charles A. Sher- 
 burne ; no issue. 
 
 7. ANNETTE GODING (6 Henry, 5 William, 4 William, 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband was born in Switzerland, and came to Portland, 
 Maine, early in life, where he and his brother established a cutlery 
 and locksmith business, the oldest in that city. She belonged to 
 several leading societies, was very charitably inclined, and much 
 appreciated. Her son, George, after graduating from Bowdoin 
 College taught school for some years and then studied law in Wash- 
 ington, D. C. For thirteen years he filled a good position in the 
 U. S. Senate, and for twelve years was employed in the Con- 
 gressional library. The youngest son was a druggist in Portland, 
 later establishing a jewelry business in Milton, N. H., which he 
 conducted successfully for sixteen years. His sight failing, he was 
 compelled to retire, now being employed in the music hall, Taunton, 
 Mass., where the daughter resides. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 George Adams, b. — ; m. Levangie Edson ; d. Dec. 1, 1S87. 
 Annette Maria, b. — ; m. B. F. Roberts. 
 
 Fred A., b. — ; m. Sept. 25, 1872, Frances A. Witham, who died Dec. 
 10, 1888. 
 
FAMILY 
 
 5. JONATHAN COOLIDGE G< DING (4 William. 3 William. 
 2 1 [enrj . 1 I fenry ). 
 He :iml his wife were born in Watertown, Mass.. where they 
 
 III- lived with his parents, attending tin 
 ! aii'l as n the farm until hi when his 
 
 ■ died, leaving him under the 
 siderable amount i .•■ illed to him b) I 
 
 ( »n file in ih' 
 
 dianship of Jonathan i loolidg i g ( at 
 
 his own ! niner in the 
 
 of William < iodding of \\ 
 
 nitted To John Kimball Junr yeoman who hath given 
 in tin three hundred Pounds with Jonas Bond Esq. Suritio 
 
 both of tin- Town and I my hand and 
 
 f March V D. 17 : '.." The 
 following year, the French and Indian War lia ■. 
 
 is shown h\ a • rved in the official r< 
 
 signed by him and oth March 1?. 1757. This 
 
 rccei| ! "< ol. Bratl turn, given to Col. Brattle 
 
 by the men who enlisted out of the said Brattle's regiment into I lis 
 under Lord Loudon, General, havin 
 e March _'_'. 1757 ;" hi 
 a muster roll dated April 5, 175X, as private in Capt. T! 
 
 iton, certifying that he entered 
 vice March 19, and served until November 17. but w 
 the number who capitulated at Fort William Henry, although 
 documents show that he received the ki us during that 
 
 dition. Apparently m>t tiring of the lit 
 entered service April 6, 1 7 5 ' ' . and served until September 5, 1760, 
 ilisting January 15, 1 7< d . at Boston, in a > under the 
 
 command of Capt. William Angier. About three months later he 
 
 ied and settled on his own farm, where he lived the lifi 
 
 counti i nearly thirl . the only break being 
 
 made during the Revolutionary War. ( >n the i April 19, 
 
 he enlisted as a private in Capt. Samuel Barnard's company, 
 
 Col. Tho: i ■• d through thi ise trou- 
 
 his own statement and that of his 
 
 n the Battle of Bunker Hill. A descendent 
 
 who was frequently at his house, in Jay, writes as fi tating 
 
 that the faeN given were told to her by his wife: "When 
 
 the British marched to I his wife wa an heir, so 
 
 mid not leave home very well, but wandered about in a very 
 
3 8 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 restless manner, having thrown heart and soul into the Patriot's 
 cause. Shortly after, he took his rifle and told his wife that he 
 was going out to shoot some quail. Being gone a long time he 
 returned with no game, and, in answer to her questions, said he had 
 fired a few shots over the stone wall, practically admitting he had 
 dropped a few British, his patriotism having taken possession of 
 him." The child born at that time was Benjamin Myrick Goding, 
 who, at the age of fifteen, ran away to sea and was never heard 
 from, doubtless having been drowned. The published records show 
 that he enlisted as a private in Capt. Phineas Stearns' company 
 which marched from Watertown by the order of General Wash- 
 ington, to re-enforce the army at the time Dorchester Heights were 
 taken, in March, 1776. He again enlisted December 9, 1776, in 
 Capt. John Walton's company, for service on Noddle's Island (now 
 East Boston), a receipt having been signed by him, still preserved, 
 for wages and rations received at the time. He was discharged 
 December 13, 1776, re-enlisting the same day for the York cam- 
 paign, the records proving that he remained in the army throughout 
 the war. 
 
 A few years after returning to his farm he realized that a large 
 family had grown up about him whose future welfare was his first 
 consideration and care. More land was wanted on which his chil- 
 dren could make homes of their own, and at the same time not be 
 separated. Many of his relatives and neighbors had emigrated to 
 the district of Maine where they found an abundance of good land 
 awaiting the strong arm of the settler, and there with his family 
 he decided to locate. Selling his Watertown property he walked to 
 Jay, selecting a tract of land about two miles northwest from Liver- 
 more Corner, on which he erected a log house a few rods north of 
 the building now occupied by G. O. Gammon. Soon after his 
 family arrived and began clearing the land, adding improvements 
 year after year. He made several trips to Massachusetts on foot, 
 returning with household supplies and seeds, many of the apples 
 and pears of which the people of Maine are justly proud being in- 
 troduced by him. In later years he placed the management of his 
 farm in the hands of his son, Peter, who was faithful to the trust. 
 He, his wife, and many of their descendents are buried in the God- 
 ing cemetery in North Livermore, a rough granite stone marking 
 each grave. A granite monument should be erected there. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE G0D1SG FAMILY 39 
 
 I lis childrc-n — 
 
 Jonathan, b. Feb. 25, 1762; m 1st March 30. 1783, Ruth Sargent 
 
 in 1808, Catharine Gowcll; d. in April, 1836. 
 Peter, b. Oct. 28, 1763; m. April 1, 1793, Elizabeth Lovcwcll ; d ; 
 
 1846. 
 Jona 3, 1766; m. March 27, 1796, Elizabeth Parker; d. June 
 
 23, : 
 Spencer, b. May 15, 1769; m. in 1796, Hannah Lovcwcll; d. Dec. 17, 
 
 1855. 
 Hannah, bapt. June 7, 1772; m April 27, 1794, Scarborough Parker; d. 
 
 4. 1856. 
 Benjamin Myrick, b. in 1775; probably V 
 
 . b. in 1777; m. Nov. 16, 1800, Sybil Carter; d. in Dec, 
 
 6. JONATHAN <i< (DING (5 Jonathan C. 4 William. 3 William, 
 _' I tenry, 1 1 [enry). 
 
 He and his wife wen- born and reared in Watertown, Mass., 
 where the) were married. In June, 1790, probably in company with 
 his father, he walked t<> Jay, Maine, where he lived until 1802, when 
 
 ttled on a farm of 400 acres one mile north from Livermore 
 Corner, now owned b) Charles 11. Goding and the writer, lie 
 
 ted a log house a few rods smith west from the present one 
 (a depression marking the spot), in which a number of his children 
 were born. It is a matter of record that he paid his first poll tax 
 in Livermore in 1803. ( In that farm the remaining years of his 
 life were passed, his first wile dying in 180". The following year 
 he again married, his wife dying April 5. 1S4S. lie ma 
 journeys to Massachusetts for seeds and provisions, the 
 planted in his nursery yielding numerous varieties of fruit m 
 highly prized. lie was too young to enlist in the Revolui 
 War. but he told his grandchildren that his father was in the Battle 
 of Hunker Hill, while In- heard the rattle of musketry and booming 
 of cannon from the opposite side of the river, vividly portraying 
 the intense feelings of those times. About 1820 he built the frame 
 house now on the farm, in which he died. He was an intell 
 man, held in high esteem by his neighbors, and liberal in hi 
 ligioits ideas, despising speculations of any kind. He is buried by 
 the side of his father. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Jonathan, b. March 21. 1784; m. 1st in May. 1807, Mary Coolidgr 
 1.1 1851, Mr-, Amy T Richards; d. March 30. 1- 
 beth, b. in 1786; m. in 1S05, Samuel Rich 
 Eunice, b. in 1788; m. Dec. 1, 1808, John Richardson; .1 A 
 
4 o GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Jonas, b. Dec. 18, 1789; m. Nov. 28, 1813, Patience Tollman; d. Oct. 
 
 11, 1865. 
 Luke, b. Jan. 29, 1791; m. 1st Nov. 25, 1813, Harriet Philbrick ; 2d 
 
 in 1834, Prudence Knox; d. Oct. 28, 1875. 
 Hannah, b. in 1795; m. in 1819, Asa Allen; d. in 1833. 
 Lucinda, b. Feb. 15, 1800; m. in March. 1S22, Jonathan Richardson; d. 
 
 Nov. 4, 1886. 
 Benjamin, b. May 4. 1807; m. June 27, 1841, Abigail Richards; d. March 
 
 I, 1882. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Increase Sumner, b. Dec. 30, 1808; m. in 1839, Nancy T. Allen; d. Feb. 
 
 II, 1897. 
 
 Ruth, b. April 22, 1811 ; m. Feb. 1, 1S36, David Chenery ; d. Aug. 4. 1883. 
 Lucretia, b. Jan. 1, 1815; m. Jan. 25, 1842, Albion Walker; d. July 14, 
 
 1843; no issue. 
 John Brooks, b. Sept. 10, 1817; m. April 5, 1846, Charlotte A. Smith; d. 
 
 June 3, 1890. 
 
 7. JONATHAN GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C. 4 Wil- 
 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Watertown, Mass., and came to Maine with 
 his father, in 1790. He was a very successful farmer of Livermore, 
 keeping his place neat and orderly, and while not a particularly 
 religious man, his morals were high and he had the greatest re- 
 spect for the law. His first wife was born July 23, 1785, and died 
 about one year prior to his death, February 15, 1850. His second 
 wife died February 15, 1859, aged 64. His life was above reproach. 
 
 His children by the first wife, none by the second — 
 
 Nancy Coolidge, b. April 5, 1811; m. in Nov., 1834, Ira Reynolds; d. 
 
 May 8, 1865. 
 Thomas Adams, b. Ma\ 14. 1813; m. March 1, 1840, Sarah J. Thomas; 
 
 d. July 29, 1876. 
 Stillman Noyes, b. Oct. 27, 1815; m. in May, 1846, Amanda H. Child; 
 
 d. Feb. 25, 1878. 
 Mercy Merritt, b. Nov. 17, 1817; m. March 12, 1845, Henry C. Noyes; 
 
 d. April 4, 1898. 
 Ephriam, b. July 9, 1820; m. Jan. 1, 1850, Harriet G. Bumpus ; d. in 1892. 
 Mary Adams, b. Jan. 17. 1824; m. Aug. 3, 1845. Nathaniel Lyford ; d. 
 
 Oct. 1, 1899. 
 
 8. NANCY COOLIDGE GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She was married on Thanksgiving Day, in Livermore. and is 
 buried in Canton, Maine. Her husband died August 22, 18' '8. well 
 known and highly respected. Her descendents have distinguished 
 
THE C FAMILY 41 
 
 3 in v.-tr: Her daughter, - a well 1 
 
 New Thought student, another a talented pianist. 
 
 while another is well known in the electrical world. 
 
 I ler children — 
 Arvil -H ; m. A », William S. Hatha- 
 
 rank Stan! 
 
 8. THOMAS ADAMS GODING (7 Jonathan, <> Jonath 
 
 Jonathan < '.. 4 William, 3 William. 1 Henry, 1 Hem 
 II.- was the owner of :i ' m in Peru, M time 
 
 ng main . . winch 1, ami 
 
 erecting commodious ami handsome buildii '-t him. Evi- 
 
 dently hi rk. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 William, b. March -'-'. 1844; m. June 21, If 
 l.ui. 15. 1906 
 
 F. Irish. 
 
 <>. DANA WILLIAM GODING (8 T. Adai an, 6 
 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan (.'.. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 1 leu- 
 lie was a man of sterling character ami above reproach. He 
 
 in earliest worker in the Grange, ami had 1" 
 
 '.here he was liked, ami ha 
 
 held various othei 'i that order, lie was lor man) 
 
 the Androscoggin Valley Agricultural £ 
 
 His who',- life was 1 d on the old ho; nd where 
 
 he died of heart failure. 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Mable Jam 
 
 Tli. ns, 1.. March 9, 1885; .1. lei.. 24 I 
 
 9. BETSY J \\T. G< IDING (8 T. Adams, 7 Jonathan, 6 
 
 than. 5 Jonathan (..".. 4 William. 3 William. J Henry. 1 Henry). 
 Her home is in Peru, Maine, on a well managed farm. 
 
4 2 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Alice Jane, b. Nov. 24, 1871 ; m. Oct. 9, 1895, Horace Clark. 
 Emerson Adams, b. April 2, 1880; unmarried. 
 Ethel Thomas, b. Nov. 17, 1885; unmarried. 
 
 S. STILLMAN NOYES GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He started in life on the Washburn homestead, in Livermore, 
 Maine, which he farmed for several years, in the meantime marry- 
 ing a Canton lady, who was born May 22, 1830, and died August 
 25, 1902. Later he purchased the farm north of Livermore Corner, 
 formerly owned by Jonathan's son, Jonas, residing there several 
 years. In 1853, he, associated with his brother, Ephriam, engaged 
 in the retail grocery and provision business, in Fore street, Portland, 
 Maine, under the name "E. & S. N. Goding," continuing in it until 
 1865. In that year he purchased a house and store on St. Lawrence 
 street, and established an independent business, which he continued 
 with success until his death. He was painstaking, shrewd, honor- 
 able in all of his dealings, and made a success of anything he under- 
 took. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Mary Ellen, b. April 18, 1847; m. Sept. 4, 1866, Edward H. Sargent. 
 Corydon Otis, b. Dec. 20, 1849; m. 1st Dec. 2, 1869, Laura J. Higgins; 
 
 2d April 22, 1891, Susie E. McDonald. 
 Charles Widgery Thomas, b. May 29, 1855 ; m. July 18, 1883, Fannie F. 
 
 Gardner. 
 Davis Elmer, b. Dec. 19, 1862; m. April 27, 1886, Nellie F. McDonald. 
 
 9. MARY ELLEN GODING (8 Stillman N., 7 Jonathan, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 The greater part of her life has been passed in Portland, Maine, 
 where she is an acknowledged leader in all leading social functions. 
 She is bright, warm-hearted, hospitable, with an enthusiastic in- 
 terest in the history of her family. Her husband not only has been 
 identified with the business progress of his native city, being one 
 of its most successful coal merchants, but he has taken an active 
 interest in its political affairs, having served in both branches of 
 the city government, and was a member of the Maine State Legis- 
 lature during the sixty-ninth and seventieth sessions. 
 
 Her children — 
 Jennie Amanda, b. April 2, 1S69; unmarried. 
 
CESEALOGY OF THE GODlSi. FAMILY 43 
 
 9. CORYDON" OTIS GODING (8 Stillman X.. 7 Jonathan. 6 
 
 Jonathan. 5 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 After leaving school, he became a clerk in his fat! 
 retaining that position ral years. He then started a general 
 
 store in West Paris, Maine, continuing there about four yea: 
 
 turned to Portland, where he became interested in an e 
 business. For the past twelve years he has been in the empl 
 the Portland Electric Railway Company, in a position he continues 
 
 to fill. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Arthur Foss, b. N'ov. 21, 1870; d in May, 1883; unmarried. A ma- 
 chinist 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 
 Laura Amanda, b. April 1, 1892. 
 Ruth Hazel, b. April 26. 
 
 9. 1 II \KI.KS WIDG1 RY I H< (MAS <■< >DI2 tillman X.. 
 
 7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan (.'., 4 William, 3 William. 
 _' I [enrj . 1 I lenr) ). 
 
 He was educated in the schools of Portland, Maine, during 
 the vacations working as a fireman. After completing his edui 
 he obtained employment in his father's store, serving there until 
 his father's death, when he purchased the interests of the Other 
 heirs, becoming sole proprietor of that extensive business. . v 
 attended him from the beginning, the business increasing and ex- 
 panding to such an extent as to oblige him to largelj increase the 
 accommodations, as he not onlj catered to the general publii 
 for the ocean going steamships as well. He has continued as the 
 active head of the store, the results being most flattering. Referring 
 to his earliest venture, outside of his regular interests, he very 
 
 stl) said. "The tirst enterprise I engaged in pro, 
 rather discouraging for a voting man. I had saved a few hundred 
 dollars, and seeing a good opportunity to purchase an inter 
 a schooner, I did so. I put about everything I had saved inl 
 and visions of large profits filled my mind; hut, unfortunately, the 
 schooner was lost on the very next trip, and my investment went 
 down with her. I didn't lose courage, however, and since then I 
 have made a few investments which have resulted more profitably." 
 The business instinct is very largely developed in him; consequently! 
 
44 GENEALOGY OF THE G0D1XG FAMILY 
 
 he is ever on the watch for an opportunity where energy 
 and tact will bear fruit if properly utilized. No single busi- 
 ness is large enough, in a city of the size of Portland, to satisfy 
 the intellectual capacity of a man built along his lines, hence he 
 became interested in other ventures as they appeared profitable to 
 him. In 1882 he purchased a half interest in the Forest City Steam- 
 boat Company, accepting the position of general agent, the following 
 year being selected as the general manager, a position he filled to 
 the end. He then erected a pavilion theatre at Peak's Island, 
 where, for fourteen years, the people of Portland were entertained. 
 In 1887 the Casco Bay Steamboat Company was organized, with 
 Mr. Coding as general manager, a position he still occupies in a 
 thoroughly efficient and successful manner. Under his able man- 
 agement the fleet has steadily increased in size, comfort and ef- 
 ficiency, and has been the means by which the beautiful islands have 
 become the pride of his native city. After having built the Forest 
 City skating rink on Peak's Island, and conducting it successfully, 
 he transformed it into the Gem Theatre, "The handsomest summer 
 theatre in the United States," which is the pride of all Portland 
 citizens. Such efforts in building up the commercial interests of 
 a city are bound to be recognized, as were those made by him. In 
 1902 he was elected president of the Portland Board of Trade, be- 
 ing unanimously re-elected to the position each year up to the pres- 
 ent time, and has been an active member for more than twenty 
 years. He is also one of the board of directors of the Jefferson 
 Theatre Corporation, and of the Casco Building and Loan Associa- 
 tion. 
 
 Mr. Coding is a man of absolute integrity and untiring energy; 
 with these qualifications, coupled with his well known business ca- 
 pacity and magnificent administrative ability, he has succeeded in 
 every enterprise he has ever undertaken. Personally, he is a most 
 agreeable gentleman to meet, his affability placing the stranger at 
 ease in a moment, while his genial personality and unassuming 
 manner commands the respect and confidence of all. His charming 
 wife and family are fitting mates for such a man, all that need be 
 said. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Blanche- Willard, b. October 9, 1890. 
 Charles Widgery Thomas, b. July 4. 1894. 
 Benjamin Willard, b. Jan. 19, 1897; d. Aug. 28, 1808. 
 
THE GODIXG FAMILY 
 
 9. DAVIS ELMER GODIN stillman X.. 7 Jonathan. 6 
 
 than, 5 Jonathan ('.. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 Hem 
 
 II,- . ted in Portland, Maine. On finishing 
 
 his school days, hi of confidential clerk in his 
 
 brother, Qiarli 'ill fills. His wife died Mo- 
 llis children — 
 
 8. MERCY MERRITT GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan. 5 
 Jonathan C., 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Heni 
 She was married, and her children, with the exception of tin- 
 last, were horn in Jay. Maim-. Her husband Still- 
 man ' and dii 
 Rev.-re, Mass., March 1_\ 18%, she dying in Portland. 
 
 1 ler children — 
 
 Clara Maria. 1. Jun« 1''. 1846; in Apr I John C I 
 
 Jan. 25, 1 
 
 Ellen i, I' April 16, 1849; m. Jan. 3, 1872 
 
 Henry Wallace, b. Nov. 14, I ich. 
 
 Ah. 25, 1861; m. Feb. 25, 1884 K Prime. 
 
 8. EPHRIAM GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonath 
 
 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Hem 
 
 rl\ life his attention was devoted to farmii I near 
 
 Livermore, Maine, later moving to Portland, and iting him- 
 
 self with his brother, Stillman. in thi 
 
 for a time, later assuming entire charge of it. I lis business ability 
 was utilized in so successful a manner that when he died he left a 
 competence. He was very much respected wherever he lived, due 
 to an unblemished life. His wife was born A 1832, and died 
 
 in IS' ) J. 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Edwi b. March (i. 1851; in. Aug 24, 1882, Marian S I 
 
 Marshall K I. I, April 1. 1S54; n short. 
 
 Henry Franklin, b. Jan 2-., 1857; m. June 8. 1891, Winnifred Smith. 
 
 '». EDWIN LYFORD GODING (8 Ephriam, 7 Jonathan, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Hem 
 lie was born in Livermore, Maim', soon after moving with his 
 
 parents to Portland, where he was educated. After his marriage 
 
4 6 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 he settled in Springvale, Maine, in the manufacturing business, 
 where he still resides. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Florence Longley, b. July 17, 1883; unmarried. 
 Emily Tarbell, b. Aug. 12, 1S84; unmarried. 
 Margaret, b. May 29, 1889; unmarried. 
 
 9. MARSHALL ROOD GODING (8 Ephriam, 7 Jonathan, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 After finishing his education, he settled in his native city of 
 Portland, Maine, becoming one of the principal bankers there. He 
 is closely identified with important movements in the city, his 
 opinion being prized. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Alice Blanchard, b. Feb. IS, 1882; unmarried. 
 Bertha Adelaide, b. Dec. 13, 1883 ; unmarried. 
 
 9. HENRY FRANKLIN GODING (8 Ephriam, 7 Jonathan, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 After his school days were over, he married and settled in the 
 town of Mellinocket, Maine, in the mercantile business, in which 
 he utilizes the careful training given by his father, to his own ad- 
 vancement. 
 
 His children- 
 Howard Vernon, b. May 6, 1892. 
 Glenn, b. Feb. 12, 1900. 
 Marshall Bryant, b. June 13, 1904. 
 
 8. MARY ADAMS GODING (7 Jonathan, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband belonged to Brookline, Mass., where they re- 
 sided. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 George Edwin, b. May 18, 1846; m. June 19, 1873, Maria M. Dennis. 
 
 Mary Emma, b. Nov. 26, 1857; d. July 3, 1860. 
 
 Charles Dana, b. July 21, 1859; m. Nov. 22, 1893, Mabel Hayward. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 47 
 
 7. ELIZABETH GODING (6 Jonathan, S Jonathan C. 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband was a successful farmer and stock dealer, being 
 very active in the affairs of the town faine. In 
 
 after years they moved into the city of Livermore Falls, and built 
 a large residence. When he died, he left a magnificent property to 
 his children. 
 
 I fer children — 
 Elizabeth, b. Juno 26, 1806; m. Luther Chandler; d. Feb. 4. 1 
 Susan, b. Feb. IS, 1808; unmarried. 
 Fortner, b. June 9, 1809; unmarried. 
 Maria, b. Jan. 3, 1811 ; d. Sept. 29, 1839; unmarn 
 Richard, b. May 31, 1812; <1 Nov. 9, 1838; unmar- 
 Bcmis, b. Jan. 10. 1814; d. Oct. 14, 1856; unmarr 
 I.ura Jane. b. Dec. 12. 1815; d. Sept 4, 1839; unmarr 
 Charlotte Willington, b. Dec. 17, 1818; m. Washington Bean; d. in 
 Nancy Coolidge, b. March 23, 1820; m. Alanson Basford ; d. May 18. 
 
 1900. 
 Otis Granson, b. March 21, 1825; m. March 19, 1851, Harriet M J 
 
 d. Dec. 8, 1863. 
 Charles Warren, b. June 11. 1827; m. July 1, 1852. Abigail Bean 
 
 Sept. 17, 1868. 
 William, b. in June, 1829; d. in Jan., 1830. 
 
 7. EUNICE GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William. 3 
 
 William. 2 I lenry. 1 1 lenry ). 
 
 Her husband was born October 26, 1775. and died March 7. 
 1872, both being buried in the Richardson cemetery, in Jay, Maine. 
 Both were greatly interested in church work, devoting much time 
 to it. When he died, the text used at his funeral was. "I have 
 fought tin- fight, etc.," and all present were of the opinion that it 
 was well chosen. Few were held in higher esteem than they. 
 
 1 [er children — 
 Ruth. )> in 1810; d. Feb. 11, 1847; unmarried. 
 Edward Wilson, 1>. July 16, 1811; m. Feb. 23, 1846, Betsy Bump 
 
 1 16, 1900. 
 John Hancock, b. in 1814; m. Jane Noyes; d. Nov. 17, 1884. 
 Martha S.. b. in 1815; d. Oct 21. 1843; unmarried. 
 Betsy W., 1.. April 3, 1817; m. Joshua Y Walton; d. Sept. 30, 1896. 
 Eunice, b. in 1820; d. April 22. 1826. 
 Mary W., b. in 1822; d. Feb. 15. 1843; unmarried. 
 Lucinda N„ b. in 1824; d. July 31. 1826. 
 Wesley, b. in 1827; m. Anice Buck; d. April 5. 1X8S 
 Jonathan Gowell, b. May 19, 1830; m. Oct. 14. 1848, Eliza Buck; d. May 
 18. I 
 
4 8 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 7. JONAS GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William. 3 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Watertown, .Mass., in the old "Bird House," 
 soon after being taken to North Livermore, Maine, where many 
 years of his life were passed. His early life was much like that 
 of other farmer lads, working on the farm during the summer, and 
 attending the Corner school in the winter months, although they 
 had few of the advantages now so freely given. Miss Patience 
 Tollman, a school teacher, employed in the vicinity, appealed to 
 his fancy, which culminated in their marriage. About a year prior 
 to this he enlisted in the war of 1812-14, and started for Portland 
 to enter service ; on the journey one of his legs was broken, com- 
 pelling him to return, thus preventing him from actually bearing 
 arms. When he recovered from the injury he purchased a farm 
 of 200 acres, one and a half miles north from Livermore Corner, 
 on which he erected one of the most expensive houses then to be 
 found in the State, seventy-nine years ago, and it is still occupied, 
 having had few alterations since it was built. Being a keen busi- 
 ness man, in connection with superintending the farm work, he pur- 
 chased and sold cattle, sheep, and wool, accumulating considerable 
 wealth. His name was occasionally signed to notes by his ( ?) 
 friends, which made him equally responsible for the amount named 
 thereon ; these notes became due and could not be met by the signer, 
 Jonas being called upon to pay. He sold his farm, used the money 
 to pay the notes given by these ( ?) friends, and saw the savings 
 of a lifetime disappear forever. This occurred in 1842. He then 
 moved to Brighton. Mass.. and leased the historic "Lafayette 
 Hotel," subsequently purchasing it, continuing in the hotel busi- 
 ness until 1860, when he retired wealthy, passing the remaining 
 years of his life with his son, David, where he died. He was emi- 
 nently successful, and known far and near as an upright, consci- 
 entious man, who always insisted on giving full value for any- 
 thing received. Personally, he was affable, but blunt, of large 
 physique, fair in complexion, and thoroughly honorable in all of 
 his dealings. Few men are blessed with a helpmate such as he. 
 His wife was all that makes up a model housekeeper, a good mother, 
 and a noble woman. They both are buried in Brighton cemetery. 
 Their eight earliest children were born in Jay, those coming after 
 in Livermore, Maine. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODIXG FAMILY 49 
 
 His children — 
 
 Roxlina, b. April 19, 1814; unmarried; d. Oct IS, 1878. 
 
 Elbrit, b. May 10, 1816; m. Aug. 18, 1839, Susanna M Norton; d. Sept. 
 
 15. 187a 
 Lydia Hathaway, b. Feb. 14, 1818; m. Aug. 25, 1853, Benjamin Butter- 
 field ; d. Dec. 20, 1872. 
 Octavia Batchcldor, b. Aug. 29, 1819; m. Nov. 28, 1845, George C. 
 
 Field ; d. Dec. 26, 1899. 
 Catherine Gowell, b. Feb. 10, 1821; m. Dec. 31, 1840, Ai Watcrhouse; 
 
 d. Oct 14, 1S43. 
 Emeline Philbrick, b. Nov. 3, 1822; m. June 24, 1845, John L. Hancock; 
 
 A June 9, 1905. 
 Adoniram Judson, b. May 30, 1824; m. Thanksgiving Day, 1850, Ann 
 
 Spellman; d March 14, 1903. 
 David Nutter, b, May 28, 1826; m. 1st May 21, 1852, Clara J. Dow; 2d 
 
 March 1! rabeth Ludgate; d. Aug. 14. 1900. 
 
 Alphonso Landen, b. April 12, 1K2M; m. Nov. 28, 1847, Lydia M 
 
 Chandler. 
 Flora Ann, b. Dec. 11, 1829; m. Nov. 29, 1849, Moody C. Clapp; >\ May 
 
 29, 1891. 
 Flavilla Elizabeth, h. July 16, 1834; m. 1st Jan. 12, 1854, Andrew J. 
 
 Bailey; 2d May 16, 1869, Harvey D. Woodworth ; d. Sept. 30. 1870. 
 Gilbert Hathaway, b. May 31, 1836; m. 1st Nov. 28. 1860, Martha 
 
 Wheeler; 2d Sept. 18, 1873, Arabella Joy; d. Dec. 13, 1899. 
 
 8. ELBRIT GODING (7 Jonas. f> Jonathan. ? Jonathan I : 
 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 He married a daughter of Jethrow Norton, she also being 
 cousin to "Nordica," the opera singer; she was born July J 1 '. 1819, 
 and died December 13, lS'^'. After his marriage he purchased a 
 farm in Stow, Mass., remaining there until his death. As is the 
 case of so many of the family, he was a natural mechanic, devoting 
 his spare time in building wagons, houses, etc. Besides an 
 Ceptionally mat farmer, he was well informed in the nursery line, 
 
 being considered a horticultural expert With a fund of humor 
 
 always at hand, he- was a most entertaining companion. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 Elizabeth Quincy, b. Oct. 2. 1840; m. Jan. 10, 1861, Henry Zollcr. 
 
 Frances Emeline, b Jan. 29, 1843; m. June 20, 1861, James L. Parker 
 
 Theodore Parsons. 1. May 7. IMS; m 1st Feb. 19, 1872. Ella Griggs; 
 2d Sarah Frances Brown, May 10, 1894. 
 
 Will. am Henry, b. Dec 29, 1850; m. 1st Aug. 1, 1875, Emma J. Haw- 
 kins; 2.1 Dec. 26„ 1887, Esther Blood. 
 
 Susan Norton, b Feb -'. 1857; in 1st Nov. 4. 1870, John Haynes; 2d 
 May 12, 1891, George Roberts 
 
 Robert Mayhcw, b. Dec. 23, 1859; d. Dec. 12, 1868. 
 
5 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 9. ELIZABETH QUINCY GODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 She is married to Mr. Zoller who formerly was a wealthy 
 butcher of Brighton, Mass., but is now engaged in truck farming, 
 in Weston. They possess a valuable farm, several of the children 
 living with them. She is a pleasant lady to meet, with a genial 
 smile for all. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Henry, b. Oct. 27, 1862; d. in May, 1869. 
 
 Lyman Ellsworth, b. Nov. 29, 1863 ; d. in June, 1869. 
 
 Willie Clayton, b. Dec. S, 1864; d. Dec. 7, 1864. 
 
 Nellie, b. July 1, 1865 ; d. in May, 1869. 
 
 Belle, b. Feb. 2, 1867 ; d. in 1869. 
 
 Clara Elizabeth, b. March 15, 1872; unmarried. 
 
 Jennie, b. Feb. 2, 1874; d. March 27, 1891; unmarried. 
 
 Forest, b. May 19, 1879; unmarried. 
 
 Agnes, b. March 2, 1881 ; unmarried. 
 
 Henry Clay, b. Dec. 18, 1882 ; d. Nov. 19, 1895. 
 
 Waldo, b. Nov. 23, 1889; unmarried. 
 
 9. FRANCES EMELINE GODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her girlhood was spent near where she has always lived. Her 
 husband is a sturdy, industrious farmer, florist, and market gar- 
 dener of Gleasondale, Mass., their farm bordering on a beautiful 
 lake, on the banks of which he has erected a number of cottages 
 to accommodate city summer visitors. During the season he has a 
 steamer and several smaller pleasure boats for the use of the ten- 
 ants. They have a lovely home, where their hospitality is unex- 
 celled, and an interesting family. Their son, James, has held various 
 town offices ; William has been selectman for several years, over- 
 seer of the poor, school committeeman, and in 1901 was elected to 
 the Massachusetts State Legislature. George was graduated from 
 Dartmouth College, and Thayer School of Civil Engineering in 
 1885, since when he has followed civil engineering, the past few 
 years being employed at the Charlestown Government Navy Yard. 
 Their only daughter remains at home to care for her mother, who 
 for many years was in delicate health. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 James Francis, b. Feb. 5, 1862; m. June 5, 1884, Ada Idella Royce. 
 William Henry, b. Nov. 10, 1864; m. June 12, 1896, Edith Leland 
 Suaney. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODIXG FAMILY 51 
 
 George Woodbury, b. Oct. 18, 1869; m. June 1, 1900, Lelia Larkin. 
 Fannie Augusta, b. Oct 5, 1870; d. Feb. 4, 1871. 
 Walter Mayhew, b, July 4, 1S74. d Oct 3, 1880. 
 Emma May, b. Oct. 31, 1875; unmarried. 
 
 9. THEODORE PARSONS CODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas. 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 1 [enry). 
 He was a stock dealer in Sudbury and Acton, Mass.. for a 
 
 number of years, then removed to Florida and became intei 
 
 in fruit grow nig. where he now resides. His first wife was born 
 
 April 19, 1858, and died < fctober J. I 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Elbrit Mayhew, b. March 4, 1879; m. Aug. 10. 1902, Ida Gunn. 
 Charles, b. March 20, 1882; unmarried. 
 Emma, b. Dec. 13, 1883; m. Dec. 22, 1903, Frank Girds. 
 Alfred, b. Sept. 20, 1886; d. Dec. 14, 1892. 
 
 1 lis children by the second wife — 
 
 Ella Foster, b. Oct. 18, 1895. 
 William Browne, b. March 4, 1897. 
 Nellie Lee, b. July 1, 1901 ; d. Feb. 20, 1903. 
 Samuel Boston, b. Feb., 1902. 
 
 9. WILLIAM HENRY CODING (8 Elbrit. 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan. 
 
 5 Jonathan C., 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 After leaving his father's home, he became an apprentii 
 turner in wood ami ivory, in Cambridge, Mass.. and after learning 
 the trade, worked for a firm (which failed about one year after- 
 ward), receiving $15 per week. He then followed farming for .1 
 time, then drove a truck team for three years, returning to Sud- 
 bui") and farmed for more than seven years. On locating in 
 Nashua. N. 11., he obtained employment with the Eastern Forge 
 Company, where he has worked in one shop for nearly sixteen 
 years as a machinist, a fact which proves that his services were 
 eminently satisfactory. He is a self-reliant, honorable man who is 
 respected bj everybody, and held in high esteem by his friends. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Thco. Henry. 1,. July 25, 1879; m. June 21, 1897, Lilla Frances Haines. 
 Frank Christopher, !>. March 27, 1881; m. Oct. 12, 1899, Carrie Jose- 
 phine Haines. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Pcrsis Emeline. 1». April 2, 1889; unmarried. 
 
52 
 
 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 9. SUSAN NORTON GODING (8 Elbrit, 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 
 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She resides in Florida, where her husband is engaged in fruit 
 
 growing. Her daughter, Florence, lives in Concord Junction, 
 
 Mass., her husband being interested in the manufacture of bluing. 
 
 Her children by the first husband — 
 Elizabeth Frances, b. Oct. 12, 1871 ; m. May 11, 1890, John E. Merrill. 
 Carrie Bell, b. Feb. 17, 1874; d. Oct. 16, 1874. 
 John Norton, b. March 7, 1876; m. 1st Dec. 5, 1895, Maud Brown; 2d 
 
 Nov. 28, 1902, Alice M. Stugal. 
 Robert Chester, b. May 3, 1877 ; m. Nov. 12, 1902, Estelle Hart. 
 Florence Agnes, b. Jan. 31, 1881 ; m. Sept. 9, 1899, Allan Kennedy. 
 Waldo Foster, b. Sept. 9, 1889; unmarried. 
 
 Her children by the second husband — 
 
 Oscar Loraine, b. Sept. 13, 1894. 
 Norton Mayhew, b. Nov. 23, 1896. 
 
 8. LYDIA HATHAWAY GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She moved, with her parents, to Brighton, Mass., from Liver- 
 more, Maine, lived in the hotel about eleven years, and then mar- 
 ried a hotel keeper of Boston, the proprietor of "Bite Tavern," 
 They conducted that establishment until his death, Feb. 7, 1856, 
 she, with her daughter, thereafter residing with her brother, David, 
 her husband having left her a competence. She was a faithful 
 wife and mother, a woman whose whole life was devoted to the 
 relief of the sufferings of others. Her daughter's husband is an 
 expert shoecutter in Hudson, Mass. ; her son, Dr. Benjamin A. 
 Graves, a graduate of Dartmouth Medical College, being a suc- 
 cessful physician of Dorchester, Mass. 
 
 Her children — 
 Eliza Jane, b. Dec. 23, 1854; m. May 11, 1873, Pliny E. Graves. 
 
 8. OCTAVIA BATCHELDOR GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 With the other daughters of Jonas, she assisted in the duties 
 of the farm and hotel until her marriage, her husband being a 
 salesman, in Boston and vicinity. Her's was a life of toil, and being 
 gifted with exceptional business ability, she succeeded in a few 
 years in accumulating sufficient property to support herself in com- 
 fort in the latter half of her life. She is buried in Oakland ceme- 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 53 
 
 tcry, Chicago. Her son was a dealer in live stock at the Union 
 Stock Yards, Chicago, for a number of years, since when, after 
 being the city buyer for Libby, McN'cal & Libby. he was engaged 
 by the Capewell Rubber Horse Shoe Company, as general western 
 agent, with headquarters at Chicago, a position he still retains. Ik- 
 is a bright, energetic business man, with an interesting family. 
 
 I Icr children — 
 George Edward, b. Aug. 29, 1846; m. July 19. 1872, Almira Adelaide 
 
 Knight. 
 Jonas Judson, b. Nov. 28, 1847; d. March 22, 1863; unmarried. 
 
 8. CATHERINE Gl >WELL G< 'DING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan. 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry 1. 
 iler early life was passed in Livermore, Maine. After her 
 marriage they resided in Durham, her husband being a farmer; he 
 was the United States Pension Agent for the district in which he 
 lived, and also a justice of the peace for many years. Her son was 
 a very successful merchant at Boston, where he accumulated con- 
 siderable property. His daughter. Mabel, is private secretary to 
 ( i. R. Hunnewell, the "American Fur King" of Auburn, Maine, 
 She is a charming lady, possessed with all the attributes that are 
 required to make up a true American woman. 
 
 I [er children — 
 
 Mark Alphonso, b. July 3, 1843; m 1st Dec. 31, 1866, Emma A Dawes; 
 2d July 31, 1876, Mary B. Monto; 3d Oct. 8. 1890, Mary G. Est 
 brook; d. July 16. 1897. 
 
 8. EMELINE PHILBRICK GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. J Henry, 1 Henry >. 
 
 After leaving Livermore, Maine, where she attended the Cor- 
 ner school, and performed the duties pertaining to the farm, she 
 remained with her parents at the hotel until her marriage, 
 
 aftei which sin- lived in Boston and New York for a time, her hus- 
 band being in the stock business. < In the organization of the firm 
 ragin & Co.," Mr. Hancock being a member, with headquarters 
 at 1 hicago, 111., the purpose of which being the preservation of 
 
 meats, be was placed in the position of Superintendent, and settled 
 in that city, where they passed the remaining years of their lives, 
 Mr. Hancock amassing a fortune. During the civil war he was 
 most energetic in his efforts to aid the Union cause, being in the 
 
 confidence of Governor Yates, who commissioned him colonel in 
 
5 4 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 a Chicago regiment. While passing through those troublous days 
 she was ever ready to assist in relieving the sufferings of the 
 soldiers, taking an active part in the work of the historic Sanitary 
 Commission. At the close of the war, a large amount of money 
 that had been contributed toward a certain fund was left in her 
 hands, no provision having been made for its disposal. The money 
 was legally her own to disburse in any manner that pleased her. 
 Realizing that many soldiers would return disabled and destitute, 
 she placed the money in trust, to be used in purchasing and main- 
 taining a home for such unfortunates. This home was located in 
 Cottage Grove, then a suburb of Chicago, where hundreds of 
 wounded "boys in blue" found a hospitable place of refuge. Of a 
 most amiable disposition, remarkably beautiful in face and figure, 
 happy as a hostess, she commanded the love and respect of all. Her 
 husband was prominent in affairs relating to the city, twice having 
 refused the nomination for mayor, while he was an active member 
 of the city Board of Trade, of which he was for a number of terms 
 its president. At one time his packing house, at Bridgeport, 111., 
 was the most extensive in the United States, much of its output 
 having been utilized by the U. S. Government during the civil war. 
 Her son, Charles, was captain of a Chicago company during the 
 war, and, with William and George, was well known on the Chicago 
 Board of Trade. Joseph has become distinguished in the scien- 
 tific world through his original researches in biology, his publica- 
 tions having received the commendation of the most eminent 
 naturalists of the day. He is a graduate of the medical department 
 of Northwestern University. Her daughters occupy a proud po- 
 sition in the social world, their hands being ever open to deserving 
 charities. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Charles David, b. May 16, 1846; m. Jan. 4, 1871, Gertrude Stoddard. 
 
 Emeline Patience, b. Nov. 13, 1847; m. Jan. 20, 1870, Judge Gwynn 
 Garnett. 
 
 Clara Flavilla, b. March 12, 1849; m. 1st Oct. 25, 1870, Samuel P. Skin- 
 ner; 2d March 3, 1885, Alfred H. Sellers. 
 
 William, b. Nov. 16, 1851; m. April 19, 1881, Cora Shaw. 
 
 Elizabeth, b. in March, 1854; d. in infancy. 
 
 Flora Ella, b. Nov. 16, 1856; m. 1st July 31, 1872, Thomas Lyndon; 2d 
 Dec. 30, 1875, Henry Seaman ; 3d Jan. 25, 1897, William Harvey. 
 
 George Washington, b. Dec. 12, 1858; m. Aug. 14, 1890, Gertrude Lay- 
 ton. 
 
 Joanna Spring (years later baptized Josephine), b. May 1, 1862; m. 
 June 15, 1882, Frank G. Logan. 
 
 Joseph Lane, b. April 12, 1864; m. March 22, 1893, Louise J. Lambert. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE C0D1SC, FAMILY 55 
 
 8. ADONIRAM JUDSON GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan. 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He lived in Livermore in his boyhood, moving to Brighton, 
 Mass.. with his father, whom he assisted in the hotel for a number 
 irs. The gold excitement, which caused so many to migrate 
 to California from the east, influenced him t in 1X52. going 
 
 via Cape Horn: there he remained until 1857. when he returned 
 to Boston, remaining a year. The next year after starting on the 
 second journey his wife and two children joined him in the golden 
 west, going via the Isthmus of Panama, and ni irned. 
 
 Mining was his vocation until 1867, when he purchased a farm in 
 Alta. which he brought to a high state of cultivation, grain, v.. 
 tables and apples being the principal products, especially fruits. 
 After his wife's death he sold the place to his daughter, yet con- 
 tinued to reside there, not being willing to separate himself from the 
 associations of a lifetime. lie had many accidents, and more 
 struggles, with a large family to support ; but by economy and in- 
 dustry and the exercise of good judgment, he not only spent a 
 happy life, but amassed a comfortable competence. He was a man 
 of stern purpose, upright in character, blunt as are most of the 
 name, and has left a pleasant memory among his descendents and 
 associates. 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Thomas Francis, b. Sept. 11, 1851; m. Nov. 30, 1876. Martha Joanne 
 Warren. 
 
 Elbert Judson, b. Sept. 3, 1858; m. March 2. 1882, Minnie Lois Dim- 
 mick. 
 
 Mary Ann, b. June 3, 1860; m. June 15, 1882, Eugene Isiah Robbing 
 
 Nellie Augusta, b. Oct. 16, 1862; m. July 30. 1882. Frederic W. Whit- 
 tiers. 
 
 Carrie Louise, b. May 3, 1864; m. Feb. 19, 1880, James Allen. 
 
 Sarah Jane, b. Oct. 11. 1865; m. April 27. 1886, John Andrew Fay. 
 
 Edwin Lincoln, b. Sept. 1. 1866; unmarried. 
 
 llattie, b. Nov. 18, 1868; m. Sept. 2, 1891. William Fielding King. 
 
 Mattie, b Nov IS. 18<*S; m. Dec. 17, 1895, Robert Wilson. 
 
 Charles Adoniram, b. Nov. 5, 1870; m. Feb. 2, 1897, Kittie Driscoll 
 
 George Washington, b. July 4, 1872; m. July 12, 1898, Alice Hurlburt. 
 
 9. T1H >\l \S FRANCIS GODINC (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas. 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, .} William, 2 Henry, 1 
 1 [enrj >. 
 
 He has always occupied positions of trust and responsibility, 
 and whose life has been an honor to the family. 
 
5 6 GENEALOGY OF THE GO DING FAMILY 
 
 His children — 
 
 Earl George, b. Jan. 4, 1879; unmarried. 
 
 Flavella Anne, b. Jan. 18, 1881; m. Nov. 29, 1899, William Dambar. 
 
 Clifford Spike. 
 Dora Frances, b. Aug. 19, 1883; m. Dec. 4, 1905, Ray Rockwell Ferris. 
 Josie Abigail, b. Nov. 10, 1885; m. May 18, 1904, Edgar Bowe Powers. 
 Warren Judson, b. Sept. 3, 1890. 
 
 10. FLAVELLA ANNE GODING (9 Thomas F., 8 Adoniram 
 J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 
 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 A bright, interesting lady, well educated, who has rendered 
 
 valuable aid in the compilation of this work. 
 
 Her children — 
 Francis Clifford James, b. Sept. 23, 1900. 
 
 9. ELBRIT JUDSON GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 
 Bertha Alma, b. Feb. 11, 1883; m. Feb. 2, 1902, John Joseph Lahey. 
 Grover Cleveland, b. Feb. 8, 1884; unmarried. 
 Flora May, b. May 31, 1887; m. Dec. 20, 1905. 
 Fred Adoniram, b. Aug. 25, 1889. 
 Chester Emmet, b. Jan. 17, 1892. 
 
 10. BERTHA ALMA GODING (9 Elbrit J., 8 Adoniram J., 7 
 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Hen- 
 ry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Florence Alma, b. Aug. 12, 1903. 
 August Melvin, b. July 31, 1905. 
 
 9. MARY ANN GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 
 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Clarence Eugene, b. Jan. 7, 1883; unmarried. 
 
 Vida Anne, b. Feb. 10, 1884; m. April 31, 1904, William James At- 
 kinson. 
 Mattie Augusta, b. May 9, 1887; m. June 27, 1906, Samuel Harbinson. 
 Earl Francis, b. June 14, 1890; d. Oct. 19, 1890. 
 Ralph, b. March 14, 1892. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 57 
 
 9. NELLIE AUGUSTA GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 I [er children — 
 Sadie Edna. b. Aug. 17, 1883; m. March 4, 1903. William Murray. 
 Ada Belle, b. Jan. 29, 1884; unmarried. 
 Abbic Louise, b. Oct. 16, 1887 ; unmarried. 
 Archie Harrison, b. Dec. 23, 1889. 
 Stella Blossom, b. May 29, 1896. 
 
 9. CARRIE LOUISE GODING (8 Adoniram J.. 7 Jonas, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 I Irr children — 
 
 Nellie Malita. b May 31, 1881; unmarried. 
 Alta Loui-e, b. Sept. 7. 1884; unmarried. 
 Amy Belle, b. March 22, 1887; unmarried. 
 
 9. SARAH JANE GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Hazel, b. July 27, 1887; m. Dec. 22. 1905, Geo. Louis Parkinson. 
 
 9. II \ 1 III. GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 Jonas. 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 I ler children — 
 
 William Goding, b. Sept. 27, 1892. 
 Fthel Genevieve, b. Sept. 29, 1896. 
 
 9. MATTIE GODING (8 Adoniram J.. 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Alfred Leroy, b. Aug. 3, 18%. 
 Melvin Rolfe, b. Feb, 8, 189a 
 Florence Anna, b. June S, 1900. 
 
 9. CI I \KI.KS \1>< INIRAM GODING (8 Adoniram J.. 7 Jonas. 
 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 I [enrj ). 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Irene Marian, b. Oct. 28, 1897. 
 
 Alfred Francis, b. Oct. 3, 1900; d. Feb. 3, 1906. 
 
5 8 GENEALOGY OF THE G0D1NG FAMILY 
 
 9. GEORGE WASHINGTON GODING (8 Adoniram J., 7 
 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Hen- 
 ry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 Gladys Hurlburt, b. Nov. 5, 1904. 
 
 8. DAVID NUTTER GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He attended the school at Livermore (Maine) Corner, and as- 
 sisted with the farm work until sixteen years old, when he went 
 to Brighton, Mass. Soon after, he became associated with J. L. 
 Hancock, in various ways, in New York and other places, until 1861, 
 when he with his family moved to Chicago, 111., entering a partner- 
 ship with his brother, Alphonso, in the meat packing business. 
 Two years later he purchased a farm in Stow, Mass., residing there 
 nearly thirty years. Failing health and the infirmities of age 
 caused him to sell the farm and locate in Hudson, Mass., remain- 
 ing there until his death. He was held in high esteem by the people 
 who frequently called upon him to serve them in a public capacity. 
 He was a member of the school committee for twenty years, and 
 high school trustee, during his incumbency succeeding in completing 
 the magnificent school building against the most persistent oppo- 
 sition, and there it stands a monument to his ability and public 
 spirit. His first wife died October 8, 1859. His widow is a most 
 amiable lady, whom to know is to love and esteem, her whole life 
 having been devoted to good works and noble, self-sacrificing deeds. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Albert Monroe, b. July 23, 1853; m. Jan. 1, 1878, Georgiana E. Brown. 
 David Arthur, b. Dec. 29, 1854; unmarried. 
 Clara Arvilla, b. Oct. 8, 1856; d. Nov. 4, 1856. 
 James Alfred, b. April 23, 1859; m. April 13, 1892, Clara Tuttle. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 
 Lucy Ella, b. May 20, 1862; m. Jan. 26, 1887, Zabine Wetherbee. 
 
 John Ludgate, b. March 1, 1864; m. 1st Sept. 13, 1885, Elme M. La- 
 gross ; 2d Aug. 25, 1899, Mary Pauline Forrester. 
 
 Benjamin Judson, b. Aug. 19, 1866; d. July 30, 1899; unmarried. 
 
 Gertrude Elizabeth, b. Feb. 2, 1869; m. Sept. 27, 1890, Harry S. Water- 
 house. 
 
 Anthony Ianthis, b. Jan. 5, 1871 ; m. Aug. 5, 1891, Flora Clark. 
 
 Mary Ann, b. Jan. 15, 1873; m. June 7, 1891, Leon B. Annis. 
 
 Flavilla Emeline, b. Nov. 7, 1875; m. April 30, 1896, John R. Bigelow. 
 
 Flora Belle, b. Dec. 9, 1877 ; d. Nov. 16, 1878. 
 
 Walter Lewis, b. Jan. 2, 1880; m. Aug. 17, 1901, Maud E. Woodbridge. 
 
 Bessie Irene, b. July 17, 1883; m. June 30, 1904, George A. Elder. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 59 
 
 9. ALBERT MONR( )E C.( (DING (8 David X.. 7 J. mas. 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He attended the public schools at Brighton, Lynn, Wan- 
 and Stow, Mass., and Chicago, III. Remaining with his father until 
 becoming of age, he learned the trade of painting and decorating, 
 following it with success ever since. For several years he was the 
 secretary of the Stow Farmers' Club, and one of the founders and 
 secretary of the Stow Grange. He has been further honored in 
 
 a member of the Stow school board, for many 
 at the time the Union School House, at Stow Center, \\ 
 being on the building committee. He also has been a United £ 
 juror. His eldest son is a station agent in the employ of the 
 ton & Maine Railway Company. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Cora Elizabeth, b. Oct. 13, 1879; m. May 10, 1905, Edward A. Brigham. 
 Clara Susan, b. April 29, 1881 ; unmarried. 
 Stella Josephine, b. July 16, 1XH3; unmarried. 
 Ira Lincoln, b. Feb. 20. 1887; unmarried. 
 Roselina Augusta, b. Feb. 13, 1890. 
 Marian Brown Scott, b. July 6, 1893. 
 George Harrington, b. Jan. 4. 1897. 
 
 9. DAVID ARTHUR GODING (8 David X.. 7 Jonas. 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henr\ ). 
 After attending various schools in eastern Massachusetts, and 
 Chicago, 111., he completed the course of study at Hale High School, 
 afterward graduating from Bryant & Stratton's Business College, 
 of Boston. At the age of twenty-one he learned the blacksmith 
 trade, at which he worked for about ten years in Massachusetts, 
 Minnesota and Washington. He now has 2,080 acres of land in 
 Gladstone, X. D., on which hundreds of sheep graze, the im 
 from them making him one of the wealthiest men in the State. Ik- 
 was school clerk for several years, and is now treasurer of tl ■ 
 trict in which he lives. 
 
 9. JAMES ALFRED GODING (8 David X.. 7 Jonas. 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan ('.. 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 On finishing his studies in the schools of Stow, he entered one 
 
 of the commercial schools of Boston, from which he was graduated. 
 
 after completing the course. Since then he has been in the grocery 
 
 business in Wesl Acton, Mass.. where he is well thought of by all 
 
 who have business dealings with him. 
 
 His children — 
 Arthur Turtle, 1>. April 23, 1893. 
 
60 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 9. LUCY ELLA GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She is the leading spirit in the Christian Science Church of 
 
 Hudson, Mass. Her husband is a retired farmer. 
 
 Her children — 
 Ralph Wilber, b. Jan. 14, 1890. 
 
 9. JOHN LUDGATE GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He was educated in the public schools of Stow, Mass., and is 
 a graduate of the Hale High School. On leaving home he learned 
 the carpenters' trade in Hudson, Mass., where he has continued 
 to live for nearly twenty years, the highest grade of work always 
 falling to his lot. For some years he was a member of the City 
 Fire Brigade, and is an active member of the I. O. O. F. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Delmont Emerson, b. Aug. 22, 1900. 
 David Nutter, b. Jan. 22, 1902. 
 John Lowell, b. Nov. 10, 1904. 
 
 9. GERTRUDE ELIZABETH GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 
 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 She also is a prominent member of the Christian Science 
 
 Church in Hudson, Mass. Her husband is a mechanic. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Mark Flavius, b. Dec. 16, 1892. 
 
 Flavilla Elizabeth, b. May 2, 1894. 
 
 Eula Marian, b. June 12, 1897. 
 
 Philip Warren, b. June 30, 1900 ; d. Sept. 10. 1900. 
 
 Dorothy Belle, b. Aug 22, 1901. 
 
 9. ANTHONY LANTHIS GODING (8 David N., 7 Jonas, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 After leaving school, he obtained employment away from home, 
 and has followed a number of occupations. Farming for a while, 
 he purchased a hotel and livery business, at which he was success- 
 ful for a number of years. For a considerable period he engaged 
 in house painting in and around Harvard, Mass., where he is well 
 and favorably known, frequently declining to accept office. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 61 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Caroline Elizabeth, b. Sept. 28, 1892; d. Feb. 20, 1893. 
 Benjamin Anthony, b. Sept. IS, 1896. 
 
 MARY ANN GODING (8 David N'.. 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Six resides in Manchester. N. H., where her husband is em- 
 ployed as a machinist.. 
 
 I [er children — 
 
 Orrin David, b. Oct. 19, 1 
 
 . ] Goding, b. June 9. 1893; d. April 12, 1894. 
 Sybil Gertrude, b Jan 6, 1X95. 
 Ruby Evelyn, b Dec. 2, 1897. 
 l-eth O . b. Jan. 19, 1900. 
 Lucy Hold*, b March 14. 1902. 
 Mark Furoald, b. Sept. 12, 1904. 
 
 9. FLAVILLA I I. GODING (8 David X.. 7 Jonas. 6 
 
 Jonathan. 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 1 [eni 
 She r.sid.s ( >n a farm in Stillriver, Mass., and is a thorough 
 
 business woman. 
 
 1 ler children — 
 Gerald Hersey, b. June 3, 1899; d. Aug. 21. 1899. 
 
 9. WALTER LEWIS <',i wnsr, (8 David X.. 7 Jonas, 6 Jona- 
 than. 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was educated in the schools of Stow and Hudson, Mass. 
 For some time he has been engaged in the manufacture of b 
 iti Hudson, and is a member of Company M, Massachusetts Volun- 
 teer Militia. 
 
 His children — 
 Alphonso Levi, b. Jan. 16, 1902. 
 
 9. BESSIE IREXE GODIXG (8 David X.. 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 
 5 Jonathan (."., 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She resides in Lynn. Mass., where her husband is in business. 
 
 Her children — 
 George Arthur, b. Feb. 20, 1905. 
 
62 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. ALPHONSO LANDON GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 His boyhood was passed in Livermore, Maine, where he, with 
 his brothers and sisters, attended the Corner school, and assisted 
 with the farm work. At the age of fourteen he journeyed with his 
 parents to Brighton, Mass., the remaining years of his minority 
 being spent in performing his share of the work about the hotel. 
 He married Lydia M. Chandler, then of Lexington, a member of 
 the well known Chandler and Chase families, shortly after being 
 the proprietor of a grocery store in New York City. On recover- 
 ing from an attack of that terrible scourge, Asiatic cholera, with 
 which both were afflicted, they returned to Massachusetts, where 
 he entered a partnership with his father-in-law, in the business of 
 building and contracting. During this period of his career, they 
 erected some of the largest churches and cathedrals then in the 
 United States. After managing his father's hotel for a time, he 
 established himself in building and contracting, in Hyde Park, 
 Mass., in 1857, moving to Chicago, 111., in 1862, being associated 
 with his brother, David, for a year in the meat packing business. 
 He then laid the foundation of what later proved to be one of the 
 most extensive contracting firms in the western States, and amassed 
 a competence, a portion of this time having as a partner C. C. 
 Chandler, his wife's brother. Having become tired of city life, 
 he purchased a farm in Kaneville, 111., in 1868, where he lived for 
 many years, and held a number of positions of trust. In 1883 he 
 purchased an interest in a lumber yard, in Elbum, 111., shortly after 
 becoming sole proprietor, carrying it on successfully until 1893, 
 when he retired from all business, the last two years his son, Oscar, 
 having an interest in the business. From the inception of the Re- 
 publican party, he has been an ardent supporter of its doctrines, 
 and has taken an active interest in every campaign. He has been 
 a diligent student, reading every book within reach until he became 
 one of the best informed men. Bright, intelligent, a rapid reasoner, 
 his conclusions were quickly arrived at, and as a consequence his 
 judgment became proverbial. His neighbors having the utmost 
 confidence in him frequently referred their disputes to him for 
 adjudication ; and his decisions were so just that they were never ap- 
 pealed from. He is highly respected not only for his ability, but 
 for his liberality and affable manner; and has repeatedly refused 
 to accept positions of honor and trust when urged to do so by the 
 leaders of his party, with whom he has always been on the closest 
 terms of friendship. He accepted the office of alderman for a few 
 
OGY OF THE GODlXt, FAMILY 63 
 
 years only that certain public improvements which were badly needed 
 would receive his personal attention. He is now enjoying the 
 evening of life, revered by his children and respected by all. 
 His wif( 1 all that could b d, being in every sense 
 
 a helpmate, while as a loving mother words fail to express the 
 ration in which she is held by her children. Such a wife is 
 God giv< i ither a glimpse of heaven. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 Flora Cat' May 27. 1849; m. Nov. 28, 1867, John W Wamsle) 
 
 Alphonso Chandler, b. May 31, 1851; tinman 
 
 tavia, b M 53; d. July 8, 1 
 
 Ella Medora, b Feb, 14. 1855; m. Dec. 25. 1872, George L Phelps; d. 
 March 7. 1893. 
 
 ndon, b Oct 22, 1856; d. Sept 4 
 
 1858; m. June 8, 1880, Ella B Phelps. 
 Oscar Wii Sept. 25, 1881. Belle W. Benton; 
 
 2d June 18, 1903, ' 
 
 9. FLORA CATHERINE GODING (8 Alphonso I... 7 Jonas, 
 6 Jonathan. S Jonathan C., 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 I lenry ). 
 
 She was educated in the Chicago schools and Mrs. Loring's 
 Seminary for young ladies; after her marriage she lived <>n a farm 
 for more than thirty wars, since when she has resided in Chi 
 her husband being engaged in the insect exterminating bus 
 there. She is a noble, self sacrificing woman. < >ne daughter mar- 
 ried a merchant, the other a telegraph . the eldest son is 
 
 in business with his father, the next is a painter and decorator, 
 the youngest a student at Armour Institute ol ['<'■• I 
 
 1 ler children — 
 Helena Emma, b. Sept 22, 1868; m. Nov, 27, 1890, Myron 1. Woodman. 
 Harve) Arthur, 1> June 4. 1S71 ; unmarried, 
 
 L> 1872; m. Nov. 9, 1891, Robert A Branson; 
 
 d. Aug 16, 1<X». 
 
 Leo, b. July 14, 1878; unmarried. 
 Gage, b. May 7, 1887; unmarried 
 
 '». ALPHONSO CHANDLER GODING (8 Alphonso I... 7 
 
 Jonas, t, Jonathan, S Jonathan C., 4 William. 3 William, 2 I len- 
 
 rv. 1 I [enrj 1 . 
 
 lie was educated in the public schools of Hyde Park (Mass.), 
 and Chicago. For a number of years he worked with his father 
 in the building business, and later on a farm. Having early in 
 
64 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 life shown a taste for painting and drawing, he was encouraged 
 in his art studies, since then devoting much time and attention to 
 them. For some time he was associated with his brother, Frederic, 
 in the publication of a newspaper. During his leisure he has become 
 familiar with several languages. He now resides with his parents, 
 having accumulated sufficient of this world's goods to keep him in 
 comfort. He is unmarried. 
 
 9. ELLA MEDORA GODING (8 Alphonso L., 7 Jonas, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her youth was passed in Chicago and Kaneville, 111., where 
 she was educated. With a special talent for music, an entertain- 
 ing conversationalist, and great personal beauty, she was a leader 
 in social circles and popular with all. Many of her poems were 
 published and well received, her essays attracting considerable at- 
 tention. Although she passed through troubled waters, she emerged 
 a patient, loving, devoted Christian mother, loved by all who knew 
 her. After a lingering illness she passed away in El Paso, Texas, 
 of consumption, and is buried in Kaneville cemetery. Her only 
 living child, inheriting from both parents a wonderful talent for 
 music, promises to develop into a second Gerster. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Flora Josephine, b. Feb. 11, 1874; unmarried. 
 
 Ella Almira (Ivy), b. May 24, 1875; m. Nov. 1, 1892, George A. Ames; 
 
 d. June 12, 1900. 
 George Leroy, b. May 18, 1879; d. Aug. 1, 1881. 
 George Clifford, b. Nov. 1, 1886; d. Dec. 23, 1889. 
 
 9. FREDERIC WEBSTER GODING (8 Alphonso L., 7 Jonas, 
 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 [Prepared by Mrs. A. M. Taylor and Hon. Stewart Keightley.] 
 
 It was the purpose of the gentleman whose name appears above to in- 
 sert in this volume only a very short note about himself; but others, de- 
 siring a more extended notice, have selected us to write this article. 
 
 Among his maternal ancestors are Captain John Chandler of 
 Revolutionary times; Abiel Chandler, founder of Dartmouth Col- 
 lege; Zachariah Chandler, Secretary of the Interior in President 
 Grant's Cabinet and United States Senator from Michigan; Salmon 
 P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury in President Lincoln's Cabinet 
 and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court ; Bishop 
 Chandler, of Ohio; and William E. Chandler, Secretary of the 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 65 
 
 Navy in President Garfield's Cabinet. His paternal ancestry is 
 given in the present volume. He was born in Hyde Park, Mass., 
 his parents locating in Chicago, 111., when he was five years old. 
 Lttended the public schools of that city, and later entered the 
 medical department of Northwestern University, from which he 
 was graduated March 28, 1882, after having taught in the public 
 schools for five years. He continued to practice medicine until 
 1898. He was a delegate to the Republican State Convention of 
 Illinois when Governors Fifer and Tanner were nominated (1886 
 and 1896), mayor of Rutland, 111., for nearly ten years, and mem- 
 ber of the La Salle County Republican Central Committee for eight 
 years, during which time he did much to change the political com- 
 plexion of the State. During 1885-86 he filled the chair of natural 
 science in the Loudon College. He was appointed by President 
 McKinley Consul to Northern New South Wales and Queensland, 
 February 11, 1898, a position he still fills, lie was appointed by 
 the president of Cuba, in 1902, to represent that country in Aus- 
 tralia, and in 1903 received a similar appointment from the presi- 
 dent of Panama. During his official career he has written many 
 valuable commercial reports, which have largely increased the trade 
 en Australia and this country, having been published l>v Un- 
 united States Government and republished in many newspapers 
 and trade magazines. He published "< 'rdinance of Rutland, 111.," 
 in 1887; various papers on Biology and Entomology, 1877 1906, 
 the titles of some being "A Descriptive Catalog of the Membracidae 
 of North America," published by the Illinois State Laboratory of 
 Natural History; a "Monograph of the Membracidae of Austra- 
 lia;" a "Monograph of the Cicadidae of Australia;" a "Monograph 
 of the Cercopid;e of Australia;" also the present History of the 
 Goding Family. In 1896 he discovered the secret of tempering 
 copper, identical with the method used by the ancients, and in 
 1897 he devised a means of welding to steel and iron. Per- 
 
 sonally, he stands 5 feet 9 inches in height, with dark eves and 
 hair, and weighs 200 pounds. He was married in Kaneville, 111., 
 to Ella Blanche, youngest daughter of Pliny M. Phelps, and they 
 have two children, who reside in Elburn, 111. His son has already 
 shown considerable ability in electrical engineering and bids fair 
 to follow in the footsteps of his father as an experimentalist. 
 
 Angeline Merritt Taylor. 
 
 Dr. F. W. Goding. I'nited States Consul for Northern New 
 South Wales and Queensland, arrived in Newcastle. X. S. W., to 
 
66 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 take up the duties of his office in the year 1898. Since that time he 
 has, as is well known, not only enjoyed the complete confidence of 
 his government, but he has also in a very marked degree won the 
 esteem and good will of his brother consuls, the leading represen- 
 tatives of commerce, industry and politics, and indeed all classes 
 of the community of the important city and seaport at which he 
 is stationed. This latter fact was amply demonstrated on the occa- 
 sion of Dr. Goding's last visit to his native country, when just prior 
 to his departure he was entertained by one of the largest, most rep- 
 resentative and enthusiastic meetings of citizens ever held in New- 
 castle, on whose behalf the mayor, Hon. M. J. Moroney, presented 
 to him a beautifully illuminated and bound address, signed by 
 the leading merchants, ship owners, colliery proprietors, etc., of 
 the district in which Mr. Goding's great ability, tact, courtesy and 
 other qualifications for his position were extolled, and the wish 
 expressed that he would long continue to hold that position. 
 
 Dr. Goding, who is a man of scientific tastes and attainments, 
 has, during his residence in Newcastle, taken a keen interest in the 
 proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, and his 
 capabilities in this connection have been availed of largely by his 
 government ; for, under official authority, he has procured a com- 
 plete collection of the fauna of Australia for the United States 
 National Zoological Park, at Washington, specimens of nearly every 
 form of Australian life having been gathered together by him and 
 properly classified and described, at a cost of much time, care and 
 research on his part, and at his own discretion in the matter of 
 expense. 
 
 In the performance of the functions more closely relating to 
 his position as consul, Dr. Goding has at all times displayed energy - , 
 good judgment and excellent administrative ability. Any American 
 applying at the consulate always receives courtesy and attention, 
 and can rely upon having his interests thoroughly protected. Apart 
 from the purely local business transacted he is always on the alert 
 to safeguard the interests of his countrymen in any portion of the 
 large territory over which he has consular control — an area which 
 comprises the whole of Queensland, 668,497 square miles in ex- 
 tent, and the northern half of New South Wales, reaching from the 
 Hawkesbury river to the Queensland border, upwards of 700,000 
 square miles. His activity in this respect was markedly exempli- 
 fied during the strike disturbances of a few months ago at a large 
 colliery in the South Maitland district, when an American citizen 
 in defending himself from an attack by a body of strikers used his 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 67 
 
 revolver. The man was placed upon his trial, but largely owing to 
 Dr. Goding's exertions was acquitted. Dr. Goding received the 
 thanks of his government for his action in this matter. 
 
 It is beyond doubt that his consular reports upon the com- 
 mercial and industrial life of Australia, and the active personal 
 interest taken by him in promoting and enlarging the volume and 
 scope of trade between Australia and the United States, have earned 
 for him the appreciation of commercial men and the warm com- 
 mendaticin of his government. Naturally the consulate at New- 
 castle has advanced considerably in status with so capable and in- 
 dustrious a man in charge, so that now it is really the most im- 
 portant American consulate in Australia. The greatest number of 
 American vessels to visit Newcastle in any one year previous to Dr. 
 Goding's advent was 44, but since then the number has much in- 
 
 ed, and one year ran up to 126. The extensive trade built up 
 between Newcastle and the Philippine islands in recent years ex- 
 plains a good deal of this men 
 
 Another manifestation of 1 >r. I energy and activity in 
 
 the furtherance of any movement calculated to serve the United 
 States was given in connection with the St. Louis Exposition. He, 
 In strong and frequent personal representations, induced the local 
 Chamber of Commerce t.> endeavor to secure the exhibition on an 
 adequate scale of Australian products and manufactures. He also 
 interviewed the State premier with the same object in view, and 
 although the display was not all it might have been, the credit due 
 to Dr. Goding was none the less deserved. 
 
 Though Dr. Goding is such a busy man and his official work 
 Occupies s, , much of his time and attention (he not unfrequently 
 works Id and sometimes as main as 20 hours of the J4), he manages 
 to spare a little of it on occasions, for puq>oses of education and 
 enlightenment He has. while in Newcastle, delivered a number 
 of lectures in the Sydne) public schools and in those of his nun 
 district with credit to himself and advantage to his hearers. A 
 series of addresses by him at the Newcastle Congregational church, 
 specially directed to young men. and dealing with their intellectual, 
 moral and physical responsibilities, evoked the warm approval of all 
 who heard them. 
 
 Among the arts or gifts enjoyed by him is that of the public 
 speaker. At many public functions in Newcastle, Dr. Coding's 
 powers of oratory have been tested with gratification to those as- 
 sembled. At a banquet tendered recently by the Newcastle Chamber 
 of Commerce to the premier of the State, Honorable J. H. Car- 
 
68 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 ruthers, Consul Coding's speech in proposing the toast, "The Com- 
 mercial and Industrial Interests of the District," was pronounced to 
 be one of the best of the evening. 
 
 Summing up, it may be said, without any hesitation or reserva- 
 tion whatever, that in Dr. Goding the great American nation has 
 a most capable and worthy representative, one who occupies a re- 
 sponsible and exacting position with urbanity, dignity and wisdom, 
 and who, while ever watchful of the rights and privileges of his 
 own country, is able to command the heartiest respect and friend- 
 ship of those people of other nationalities with whom his duties 
 bring him in contact. Stewart Keightley, 
 
 United States Vice and Deputy Consul. 
 
 Newcastle, N. S. W., May 11, 1906. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Hazle Vera, b. Nov. 12, 1882 ; m. Feb. 10, 1903, Herbert B. Ames. 
 Frederic Landon, b. Feb. 9, 1886; unmarried. 
 
 10. HAZLE VERA GODING (9 Frederic W.. 8 Alphonso L., 
 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 
 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband is an employe of the Bowman Pure Milk Com- 
 pany, of Elburn, 111. 
 
 Her children — 
 Vivian Fredella, b. July 25, 1905. 
 
 9. OSCAR WINFIELD GODING (8 Alphonso L., 7 Jonas, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 Born in Hyde Park, Mass., he was reared in Chicago and 
 Kaneville, 111., attending the schools of those places. He studied 
 dentistry under the direction of Dr. E. H. Kilbourne, of Aurora, 
 111., the first president of the American Dental Association, and for 
 some time practiced there, later residing in Chicago and other 
 places, steadily rising in his profession. The confining nature of 
 his business compelled him to abandon it, and, acting on the advice 
 of his friends, he accepted a partnership with his father in the 
 lumber business, where he continued until it was sold. He then 
 established a general store in Elburn, and built up a flourishing 
 trade. Having purchased an interest in the Highland Colony 
 Company, of Ridgeland, Miss., and being elected general secretary, 
 he sold his mercantile business, removing to Mississippi. During 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODIXG FAMILY 69 
 
 the years he was connected with the Colony Company he escorted 
 thousands of people of the North to view the valuable lands for 
 salt-, and aided in placing the finances on a sound basis. He now 
 resides in Denver, Colorado, where he is interested in real estate, 
 and is vice-president of the Granite Wells Mining Company. He 
 is a clever salesman, an active, energetic business man, and being a 
 fine musician, is appreciated in social circles. 
 
 His children by the first wife, none by the second — 
 Purlic Alphonso, b. June 5, 1883; unmarried. 
 
 8. FL< IRA W. I H 'I 'I \< , 1 7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan. 5 Jonathan C. 
 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She was born and rear.,! in Jay and Livermore, Maine, and 
 Bpenl her remaining y< ngle life in Brighton, Mass., where 
 
 she was married. She was an exceptionally intelligent woman. 
 devoted to hei dutiei as a mother and wife, and left the world 
 
 better for having lived. Her son, Charles, is in business in the 
 Emma resides m Taunton; Carrie resides in Cambridge, her 
 husband being in charge of the advertising department of the 
 Boston Herald. Jennie lives in Summerville, her husband being the 
 advertising agent of the Boston Budget. Her husband died No- 
 vember 27. l'XX). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 I lorn Etnelii 23, 1851; m. Aug 3, 1874. Caleb H. Bryant. 
 
 ng, b. June 5, 18S2; .1 April 12, 1853. 
 Nannie Maria, !> Feb -'?. 1854; <l May 5, 1872; unmarn 
 
 Charl. '■ fuly 2 1857; m. 
 
 March 24, 18 4, 1<X>3; unmarried. 
 
 e Lizzie, ' 1864; m Sept 21, 1887, Fran) 1 
 
 Jennie Mabel, b March -V IS".; m May 10, 1893, Carroll W. Sawyer. 
 
 8. FLAVILLA II [ZABETH GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 ithan < . 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henrj ). 
 Her first husband was a wealthy hotel proprietor of Boston; 
 he died February Id. lN<d. aged 40. Her second husband died 
 June 23, 1901. She was gifted with a handsome face and figure, 
 a bright intellect, and was ever a charming social leader. 
 
 Her children by the first husband, none by the second — 
 
 Louis Andrew, b. July 22, 1X57; d. Aug. 28, 1875; unmarried. 
 Carrie Emma, b. July M\ 1X5'). d May 21. 1863. 
 Eugenia, t. Sept 29, ISM ; d. June 27, 1867. 
 
7 o GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. GILBERT HATHAWAY GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He followed the calling of a painter and decorator, the last 
 few years of his life being passed in Gleasondale, Mass., where 
 he died. 
 
 His children by the first wife, none by the second — 
 
 Harry Gay, b. Aug. 28, 1861 ; d. in 1873, in Boston. 
 Charles, b. in 1863; adopted; name changed, and was taken to New 
 York city. 
 
 7. LUKE GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born at Fresh Pond, Mass., moving to Jay, Maine, 
 with his father, and lived there for many years farming and stock 
 dealing. There he was married, and his children were born, ex- 
 cepting Marietta and Valorus. Being an exceptional story teller 
 he was very entertaining to his friends, of which he had a host. 
 He died at the home of his brother, John. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Jane Philbrick, b. May 26, 1815; m. March 8, 1835, Joseph Hyde; d. 
 
 Sept. 26, 1877. 
 Hannah, b. April 9, 1817 ; m. March 26, 1838, Henry Hyde ; d. Feb. 12, 
 
 1890. 
 Ensign Otis, b. in 1819; m. 1st April 25, 1846, Josephine Stephens; 2d 
 
 in 1858, Eliza P. Lamkin ; d. June 12, 1899. 
 Stephen Philbrick, b. Dec. 25, 1825; m. April 13, 1848, Deanthia A. Rob- 
 bins; d. Sept. 25, 1870; no issue. 
 Harriet Ann, b. May 26, 1827 ; m. Sept. 17, 1848, John M. Joy ; d. Jan. 
 
 10, 1887. 
 Florinda Thompson, b. June 11, 1829; m. July 1, 1857, Charles H. 
 
 Sawyer. 
 Elbridge Gerry, b. in 1831; m. 1st Sept. 3, 1856, Harriet A. Coggshall; 
 
 2d Nov. 18, 1884, Cora B. Carman. 
 
 His children by the second wife (died September 6, 1857) — 
 
 Flavel, b. in 1834; m. 1856, Ellen Coleman; d. July 16, 1868. 
 
 Valorus, b. in 1836; died at the age of fifteen months. 
 
 Eugene Francis, b. Sept. 12, 1838; d. Jan. 12, 1855. 
 
 Emulus Luke, b. May 2, 1839; m. March 3, 1866, Mary E. Sprague; d. 
 
 Aug. 19, 1887. 
 Marietta, b. Oct. 24, 1842; unmarried. 
 
 Henry Clay, b. Oct. 28, 1844; m. May 5, 1870, Adella F. Bills; no issue. 
 Valorus Foscarey, b. Dec. 10, 1846; m. Nov. 15, 1870, Eliza Stinchfield. 
 Clara Jeanette, b. Nov. 30, 1853; m. in April, 1S73, John C. Swasey; d. 
 
 Feb. 1, 1903. 
 
GESEALOGY OF THE GODISC, FAMILY 71 
 
 8. JANE PHILBRICK GODIXG (7 Luke. 6 Jonathan. 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her name will go down to posterity as belonging to the model 
 housekeeper of the name, as it is doubtful if any member of the 
 family ever equalled her in that particular province. Neat and 
 orderly to a fault, her skill as a cook was recognized by all who 
 knew her. When the War of the Rebellion began she sent three 
 .if her -"us to the front, and who shall say that her sufferings were 
 not greater than those who shouldered the musket? Only mothers 
 can know what it cost them to see their loved ones leave, possibly 
 to return, with the months of dread and fear for the safety 
 of their offspring. Her son, William, is a successful fanner of 
 Livermore, Maine, and has resided there since returning from the 
 war. in which he served for eighteen months in the 10th Maine 
 regiment, and later in the 30th, until the war ended. Corydon 
 and Joseph served in the 30th Maine regiment, d\inj^ while on 
 duty in the camp. John i- a retired farmer and livery proprietor, 
 his wife being on!) M-icr of Frank A. Munsey, publisher of Mun- 
 sey Magazine. They have an interesting family, and a beautiful 
 home m Livermore Falls, Maine, where their friends receive a most 
 heart \ welcome. 
 
 I ler children — 
 Henry, b. Dec 8, 1835; m. Jan. 1, 1862, Abigail C. Atwood; d. July 
 
 2, 1892. 
 William Augustus, b. Nov. 23, 1838; m 1st Nov. 24, 1865, Martha L. 
 French; 2d Auk 16, 1893, Ellen Gibbs. A soldier. 
 
 rrest, b. April 17, 1840; <1. in 18<>3; unmarried. A soldier. 
 Harriet Ellen, b. Jan. 20. 1842; m. Oct 21, 1871, Joseph Daniels 
 
 ill Edwin, b J.m. 31, 1844, d. at Winchester, V.i . in 1863; un- 
 married. Soldier. 
 John Monroe, b. Nov. 2°, 1845; m. Nov. 28, 1872, Emma J. Munsey. 
 Sarah Kate, b. Jan 2, 1847; m. Jan. 13. 1864, Luther Pomroy; 1 Feb 
 
 14. 1872. 
 Clara Jam-, b. Oct 10, 1850; m. May 13, 1871, Edwin C Basford; d. 
 1 1. 1892 
 
 8. II \W Ml G< IDING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 
 
 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 They lived on a farm in Livermore. Maine, later moving to 
 Newton, Mass. 
 
 1 [er children — 
 Charles Henry, b. June 26, 1839; m. Dec. 27, 1863, Abbic P. Moody; d. 
 
 Nov. 23, 1894 
 Ella Maria, b. April 11. 1850; m. June 22, 1871, Briggs H. Watson. 
 
7 2 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. ENSIGN OTIS GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Livermore, Maine, residing there the greater 
 portion of his life, and where his children were born ; he was a 
 farmer and butcher, having remarkable judgment in buying cattle. 
 In his young manhood he was a member of the Independent Rifle 
 company, in which he served during the trouble over the north- 
 eastern boundary of Maine. In 1858 he moved to Livermore Falls, 
 remaining there until just before his death, when he moved to 
 Canton. During his residence in Livermore Falls he built several 
 fine buildings there, including two commodious business blocks. 
 The first wife died September 16, 1849, the second July 23, 1879. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Mark Stephens, b. in 1847 ; died aged four months. 
 
 Ensign Stephens, b. Nov. 17, 1848; m. Oct. 19, 1873, Josie A. Lane. 
 
 9. ENSIGN STEPHENS GODING (8 Ensign O., 7 Luke, 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 He attended the public schools of Livermore Falls from the 
 time he was ten years old, and worked with his father. In 1873 
 he purchased a drug store, and took charge of the telegraph and 
 express business there, continuing for eight years; but, feeling 
 the need for more outdoor life he sold out, and went into the 
 canning business, which he conducted successfully for seventeen 
 years. Closing this line, he moved to Alameda, California, where 
 he now resides. At the age of twenty-one he became interested in 
 real estate, owning large landed property ; his operations were so 
 successful that he soon acquired a competence, yet in his present 
 home his sound judgment has caused him to continue in the same 
 line, the results being that he has added considerably to his bank 
 account. The thanks of the family are due to him for the thorough 
 manner in which he has gathered the data of his branch. An ardent 
 Republican, he takes an active interest in every campaign. He is 
 a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and has been a Mason 
 since 1870. His son is a student of the Academy, Hebron, Maine. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Hattie, adopted Dec. 31, 1880; d. June 15, 1882. 
 Eloise, b. Aug. 7, 1883 ; d. Oct. 18, 1884. 
 Merle Stephens, b. July 28, 1887. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODIXG FAMILY 73 
 
 8. HARRIET ANN <i< IDING (7 Luke. 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry), 
 She was married in Waltham, Mass., her husband being a milk 
 
 vender. 
 
 I ler children — 
 
 •h. b in Dec, 1*50; m. Nov. 2, 1876, Albert Warren. 
 
 John Henry, b. in Jan. 1851; m. 
 
 Harriet Ann, b. in 1852; m. 1st July 18, 1877, William L. Clark; 2d 
 Dr. J. Clark. 
 
 8. FLORINDA THOMPSON GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 
 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henrj I. 
 
 a £\r\ she was employed in Waltham, where she was mar- 
 ried. Her husband was a bugler in the 1st and 4th Massachu- 
 setts cavalry, during the civil war; he now is an electrician in 
 Boston. Her son is in a wholesale hosier) and notion house in 
 the same city, the daughter's husband being in the steamship 
 business. They all reside in Newton Lower Falls. Mass., where 
 they have a very comfortable home. She has a well preserved 
 memory, and related many incidents used in this work which will 
 be found of inten 
 
 1 [er children — 
 Charles Millet, b Auk 3, 1860; m Nov 25, 1885, Laura A Moody. 
 Jennie Anna, b l> 2, 1X90, Frank Barron. 
 
 X. ELBRIDGE GERRY Gl »DING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan. 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henrj 1. 
 During Ins early married life he ran a stage from Newton to 
 
 Boston; later he moved to Topeka, Kan. His daughter, Sadie. 
 les in San Francisco, ( al. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Rose, married Mr H;tkcr. 
 Fred, unmarried; d. in Sept. 1881. 
 Sadie, married l>r. Wakefield. 
 
 s. M \\ 1 l. GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, S Jonathan I . I 
 
 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was a tradi 1 for man) years, residing in Cambridge. Mass., 
 where he died. 
 
 I lis children — 
 b in 1857; m. Feb. 6. 1881, Richard D 
 Eugene I ; July 13, 1859; m. Ann- 8, 1889, Louisa Zenomc. 
 
 Margaret A . b. in 1S/.2; d. Oct. 30, 1896; unmarried. 
 Jeremiah II. b. Dee. 6, 1866; m. Jan. 6, 1886, Klizabeth Rice. 
 
74 
 
 GENEALOGY OF THE G0D1NG FAMILY 
 
 9. EUGENE FRANCIS GODING (8 Flavel, 7 Luke, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 Eugene Francis, b. Nov. 13, 1890. 
 Irene, b. Dec. 8, 1893. 
 Leo, b. Dec. 9, 1895. 
 A daughter, b. May S, 1899. 
 
 9. JEREMIAH H. GODING (8 Flavel, 7 Luke. 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 Agnes Rice, b. Aug. 22, 1886. 
 
 8. EMULUS LUKE GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 For many years he lived in Livermore, Maine, being the first 
 in the town to enlist in the 8th Maine regiment, company C, at 
 the outbreak of the civil war. Later he was attached to Horse 
 Battery B, in the 1st U. S. Artillery. After the war ended he 
 settled in Watertown, having been selected as foreman in a foun- 
 dry there, and where his children were born, and they and the 
 widow still reside. His health failing, he returned to Maine, passing 
 away some months after, of consumption. His son, Harry, is a 
 stenographer in the U. S. Department of Agriculture, at Wash- 
 ington, D. C. 
 
 His children — 
 Frederick, b. Dec. 9, 1866; d. in March, 1873. 
 Walter, b. Oct. 17, 1868; d. in March, 1873. 
 Herbert, b. July 25, 1871 ; m. June 24, 1902, Elizabeth V. Howard ; no 
 
 issue. 
 Harry, b. Jan. 7, 1876; unmarried. 
 Nettie, b. March 27, 1879; d. Oct. 27, 1887. 
 
 8. VALORUS FOSCAREY GODING (7 Luke, 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He first started in life for himself on a farm with an orchard, 
 later moving to Livermore Falls, Maine. After spending a few 
 years in that city, he purchased a fine farm in Winthrop, where he 
 now resides. His son, George, is in the mercantile business in 
 Winthrop, Fred being on the farm with his father. 
 
 His children — 
 George Valorus, b. May 3, 1875; m. Dec. 15, 1896, Fannie Maxim. 
 Fred Harold, b. May 24, 1883; m. Dec. 31, 1904, Grace P. Hutchinson. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 75 
 
 9. GEORGE VALORUS GODING (8 Valorus F.. 7 Luke-. 6 
 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 1 lis children — 
 Doris Maxim, b. Oct. 23, 1904. 
 
 '). FRED II ARi »I.D (,< >DIXG (8 Valorus F.. 7 Luke, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan ('., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry |. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Ada Fern, b. April 10, 1905. 
 
 8. CLARA JE VNETTE C< (DING (7 Luke. 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 I ler children — 
 
 Harry Goding, I> Aug. 27, 1874; m Feb. 21, 190.1, Florence Warren. 
 Joanna Brooks. I, Jan. 26, 1X77 ; m. July 21, 1897, William II 1 
 
 Kate, b Dec. 19, 1882; m. 
 
 Eleanor Brooks, b. Aug. 9, 1XK4; unmarried. 
 Thomas Bracket! Reel. b. Nov. 8, 1887; unmarried. 
 
 7. HAWAII G< iDING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 
 
 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband was a farmer and stock dealer of Jay, Maine. 
 
 I ler children — 
 
 Lcnora, b. in 1820; m Nathaniel Peirce; d in Feb., 1897. 
 
 I r.u.k. 1, Feb, ->-'. 1822; m. in 1860, Ellen Richardson; living in 1906. 
 
 Leonard, n, April 22, 1H2.3; in in 1854, Martha Trask ; d. Ocl 
 Charles, b. Nov. 1''. 1KJ4; m. in 1854, Eliza Trask; d in Feb., 1901. 
 
 Stephen Philbrick, b. March 17. 1826; m. Jan. .X 1852, Sabra \ 
 Richardson; d Dec is. 1895. 
 
 Harriet, die. I when seventeen years of age; unmarr 
 
 Roanne, died in infancy. 
 
 Philip Stulilis, in Maria Mrl'anlen; living in 1905. 
 
 Harrison Small, m. Ann Park; d. 
 
 Atkinson ; d. 
 
 7. LUCINDA G< IDING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William. 
 
 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Hear. 
 
 Her husband was a farmer of Jay, Maine, where they reared 
 a large and intelligent family. She died in Deering, Maine. 
 
7 6 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Miriam, b. Aug. 26, 1817; m. John W. Wellman. 
 
 Ann, b. June 3, 1820; m. Elias Gray. 
 
 Walcott, b. Feb. 13, 1823 ; m. Faustina Humphrey. 
 
 Lucinda, b. Sept. 23, 1826; m. John Fuller. 
 
 Artemus, b. April 5, 1828; m. 1st Adeline Keyes ; 2d Eliza Witham. 
 
 Nelson, b. Nov. 20, 1830; m. in 1852, Mary E. Goding (see Zebulon). 
 
 David, b. Dec. 28, 1832; m. Marcia Grant. 
 
 John, b. March 18, 1836; m. 1st Lucretia Gliddon; 2d Clara W. Smith. 
 
 Horace, b. July 6, 1839; m. 1st Rosanna Packard; 2d Emily Weston. 
 
 Edwin, b. Oct. 23, 1841 ; m. Elmira Reed. 
 
 7. BENJAMIN GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil- 
 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 In early life he was very delicate, and was denied many of the 
 pleasures and advantages enjoyed by other boys of his age ; but 
 on reaching his majority he settled on a farm in Livermore, Maine, 
 on which he was married, and passed the remainder of his days. 
 He was of a kindly nature, a good husband and father, and com- 
 manded the respect of his neighbors. His wife died September 
 
 8, 1884. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Benjamin Franklin, b. Sept. 23, 1842; m. May 12, 1861, Sarah E. 
 
 Sturtevant; d. June 2, 1902. 
 Orris Alvah, b. Dec. 7, 1844; m. Jan. 1, 1868, Mary A. Goding (see 
 
 John Brooks) ; d. Aug. 18, 1877; no issue. 
 Stephen Milford, b. Sept. 7, 1847 ; d. Feb. 12, 1851. 
 Adna Lee, b. Aug. 1, 1850; d. Feb. 14, 1851. 
 
 Abbie Ruth, b. Feb. 18, 1852; m. Oct. 18, 1874. Calvin R. Leach. 
 Charles Adna, b. Aug. 18, 1856; m. Jan. 1, 1891, Angie Young. 
 
 8. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN GODING (7 Benjamin, 6 Jona- 
 than, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He was a farmer, his wife belonging to Hartford, Maine. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Albert Frank, b. March 31, 1862; m. Feb. 2, 1889, Hattie M. Spaulding. 
 
 Mary Prisbee, b. April 11, 1864; d. Dec. 18, 1864. 
 
 Lurette Sarah, b. April 24, 1866; m. May 2, 1896, George W. Berry. 
 
 Fred Ellis, b. July 24, 1868; m. Aug. 11. 1889, Mabel Stevens; no issue. 
 
 Eva May, b. July 25, 1873; m. Feb. 12, 1896, Frank Noyes. 
 
 Ada Lillian, b. Aug. 9, 1875; m. Aug. 31, 1894, Lincoln Cummings. 
 
 Sadie Elizabeth, b. Nov. 26, 1882; m. July 7, 1903, Appleton Hodge. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 77 
 
 9. ALBERT FRANK GODING (8 Benjamin F.. 7 Benjamin, 
 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry ). 
 Ili^ life was devoted to farming in Livermore, Maine, where 
 
 he was greatly esteemed, being ambitious and energetic, but in 
 
 poor health. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 Perley I nomas, b ; 1890. 
 
 Walter Sewell, b May 21, It 
 Clyde Lester, b Maj 25, 1896. 
 ■ I Carl, b. Od 12. 1901. 
 
 9. LURETTE SARAH GODING (8 Benjamin F.. 7 Benjamin, 
 (> Jonathan, S Jonathan ( '., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 
 1 Irnry ). 
 
 Her husband is a farmer of Winthrop, Maine. 
 
 1 Iit children — 
 Inez Coding, b. March 11. 1899. 
 Carl Maitland, b March 9, 1900. 
 Lura May. b. May 29, 1 I 
 
 9, FRED ELLIS GODING (8 Benjamin F.. 7 Benjamin, 6 
 
 Jonathan. 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 
 I lenry I. 
 
 Il<- tir-t worked in the novelty mills at Livermore Falls, 
 Maine, then went into the livery business, which he followed for 
 some years. He is at the present time in Rumford Falls, where 
 he has a first-class shoe store, which receives his entire attention; 
 he has a flourishing trade and is one of the most prominent mer- 
 chants in that city. They have no children. 
 
 9. EVA MAY GODING (8 Benjamin !•'.. 7 Benjamin, S Jona- 
 than (.'.. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Hem 
 Her husband is the | r of the well known Riverside 
 
 Stock Farm, to the improvement of which he is devoting his life. 
 
 Her children — 
 Rossie Loula, b Od 31, 1905. 
 
 9. ADA LILLIAN CODINC (8 Benjamin I'.. 7 Benjamin, 6 
 
 Jonathan. 5 Jonathan ('.. 4 William. 3 William. _' Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 Her husband is a farmer of Livermore. Maine. 
 
7 8 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Leon Frank, b. July 28, 1895. 
 Maud Lillian, b. June 14. 1897. 
 Eva May, b. July 17, 1901. 
 
 9. SADIE ELIZABETH GODING (8 Benjamin F., 7 Benja- 
 min, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Hen- 
 ry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is a farmer of Canton, Maine. They have no 
 
 children. 
 
 8. ABBIE RUTH GODING (7 Benjamin, 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She, with her husband, reside on their farm in Livermore, 
 Maine, where they have a very nice home. She deserves the thanks 
 of all for the interest shown in the compilation of this genealogy, 
 all of the information relating to this branch having been re- 
 ceived from her. An interesting, intelligent lady, she is a model 
 housewife and a hospitable entertainer. Her husband is one of 
 the prominent men of the town, has been one of the selectmen, 
 and is a successful farmer. Her daughter, Alice, is well known 
 as a school teacher. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Lottie Ida, b. Nov. 8, 1874; m. Nov. 25, 1893, W. H. Norton. 
 Alice Leone, b. May 29, 1876; unmarried. 
 
 8. CHARLES ADNA GODING (7 Benjamin, 6 Jonathan, S 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His life has been a self-sacrificing one; he is quiet and re- 
 tiring, but has devoted his life to his parents, their comfort being 
 his first consideration. He is a farmer; his wife belonged to 
 Byron, Maine. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Bertha Mildred, b. Oct. 16, 1893. 
 Carroll, b. Sept. 14, 1895. 
 
 7. INCREASE SUMNER GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was a successful farmer of Livermore, Maine, where he 
 lived until about 1870, then settled in Livermore Falls, being ex- 
 press agent at that place. Every one knew "Uncle Sumner" as 
 
VEALOGY OF THE GODISC FAMILY 79 
 
 a retiring, peaceable gentleman, and one and all loved and re- 
 spected him ; he always took great interest in the local schools, 
 and all public improvements, and stood very high in the esteem 
 of those who knew him. His wife was a native of Hartford, 
 Maine, horn October 8, 1818, and died March 23. 1903. 
 
 His children — 
 
 I in. 1 Jan. 28, 1845; m. Feb. 15, 1870. Abbie A Higelow. 
 
 EUa Kathrine, b. April 26, 1852; m. Oct. 8, 1873, Fred E. RoM 
 
 8. EMERSON EUGENE GODING (7 lucre., Jonathan. 
 5 Jonathan (.'.. 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Ileim 1. 
 
 In early life he attended the schools of Livermorc, Maine, 
 afterward completing a full course of study at Cray's College. 
 Portland, Maine. Returning to Lh Falls, he was appointed 
 
 express and station agent, positions he filled until recently. Re- 
 alizing that the city with its wonderful water power advantages 
 must grow, he invested largel) in real esl ted numerous 
 
 buildings, and became thoroughly identified with it. From these 
 investments he has accumulated a fortune, and has now retired, 
 one of the wealthiest men in that community. That he is held 
 in high esteem b) the people 1- shown b) Ins being chosen to fill 
 the office > ' itman, town clerk, and town treasurer, occupy- 
 
 ing the latter position for many years; also one of the trust. 
 the Universalis! Church. He is a remarkably keen business man. 
 bis financial success being wholly due to bis own well directed 
 efforts. Ilis wife is .1 charming hostess, a refined, educated lady. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Eugene Bigelnw, b N<M 3, 1875; unmarried. 
 
 9. EUGENE BIGELOW GODING (8 Emerson E., 7 Increase 
 
 S . 6 Jonathan. 5 Jonathan C., 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 
 
 1 Henry). 
 
 He was reared in Livermore Falls, Maine, and was educated 
 
 there. \s he grew into manhood be assisted bis father with the 
 railway work. Some years ago he was placed in charge of the 
 Jay (Maine) stone quarry to supervise the cutting of the granite 
 used in building the Clark mansion at Washington, D. C. His 
 efforts were so well appreeiated by his employer that, on com- 
 pletion of that work, he was called to New York city as confi- 
 dential clerk to Senator Wm. A. (lark, the "Montana Copper 
 
80 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 King," a position he still continues to occupy. The fact that he 
 is employed in such a responsible place proves that he is a man 
 of more than ordinary intelligence and capacity. He is unmarried. 
 
 8. ELLA KATHRINE GODING (7 Increase S.. 6 Jonathan, 
 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She resides in Portland, Maine. Her husband was born 
 
 August 17, 1851. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Edward Eugene, b. May 11, 1875; m. Sept. 3, 1900, Florence E. Weed; 
 
 d. Aug. 10, 1903. 
 Minnie Josephine, b. April 23, 1876; d. Aug. 16, 1876. 
 William Fred, b. March 30, 1878; m. June 20, 1901, Lillian M. Merrill. 
 Maud Ardelta, b. Dec. 16, 1886; unmarried. 
 
 7. RUTH GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 
 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her entire life was passed on a farm in Livermore, Maine, 
 where she was universally loved and esteemed. Always on hand 
 during the illness of others, she spent her spare time in minister- 
 ing to the needs of others, while domestic afflictions compelled 
 her to remain very much at her own home. Every one called her 
 "Aunt Ruth," showing how near and dear she was to all, and when 
 she passed away, the real mourners included the entire community. 
 Her husband was a wealthy, liberal minded farmer and money 
 broker, who held the esteem of all. Her daughter, Lucretia, has 
 very kindly supplied a large amount of data needed to complete 
 this volume. 
 
 Her children — - 
 
 Orin, b. Oct. 13, 1837 ; unmarried. 
 
 Susan Antoinette, b. Jan. 11, 1841; m. Sept. 14, 1861, Joseph C. John- 
 son; d. Oct. 27, 1881. 
 
 Lucretia Goding, b. June 15, 1842; m. 1st Aug. 14, 1866, Levi W. 
 Harmon (see 7 Hannah, 6 Spencer) ; 2d May 17, 1883, Wm. A. 
 Thompson. 
 
 David Lorin, b. July 5, 1845; m. June 13, 1875, Evelyn H. Roberts. 
 
 7. JOHN BROOKS GODING (6 Jonathan, 5 Jonathan C. 4 
 
 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He attended the school at Livermore Corner during his 
 youth, and assisted on the farm. On reaching his majority, he 
 worked for wages for several years, finally purchasing a part of 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 8 1 
 
 the old homestead from his brother, Benjamin, where he resided 
 until his death. Highly esteemed by his fellow townsmen, he was 
 frequently requested to amicably arrange misunderstandings 
 anions the neighbors, who had every confidence in his ability and 
 high sense of justice, thus preventing much useless and costly 
 litigation. For several years, while selectman for the town, he 
 red a good account of himself, serving his constituents faith- 
 fully. Being a fine judge of cattle, he bought and sold more, doubt- 
 less, than any other man in the town, and would purchase only 
 the best. Quiet and unassuming, yet his opinions carried great 
 weight whenever expressed. In politics he was a Democrat, while 
 his religious views were liberal. He was a useful, self-made man, 
 and enjoyed the respect of those who knew him. His wife was 
 a fitting helpmate, much of his success being due to her good 
 judgment and careful management Both have left pleasant memo- 
 
 which will always be kept green. She died March 16, 1884. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Mary Ann, b. April 10, 1849; m Jan. 1, 1868, Orris A. Goding (see 
 
 Benjamin > . no i^mic. 
 Charles Brook-., b. Feb. 2, I860; unmarried. 
 Lida Catherine, l> Jan 9, 1863; d Feb. 19. 188S; unmarried. 
 Stella Mabel, b. July 4. 1866; m. Nov. 26, 1886, Horace K. Gibbs. 
 
 8, MARY ANN GODING (7 John B., 6 Jonathan. S Jonathan 
 I \ William. .\ William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Born and reared in Livermore, she married and settled on 
 a farm in the same town where the happiest period of her life 
 was passed. As years rolled on her husband was compelled to re- 
 linquish work, owing to ill health, the care of him falling upon her; 
 she uttered no word of complaint, but bravely performed her duties 
 until he was called to the (.teat Beyond. Being self-reliant, she 
 soon after went to Boston and succeeded in securing a situation 
 as saleslady in one of the principal dry goods stores there, residing 
 in Hyde Park. With plenty to do, and a will to do it. she gave 
 every satisfaction to her employers, retiring from the position 
 only when called home to nurse her father during his last illness. 
 Since then she has kepi house for her brother, and managed her 
 farm, the income from which keeps her in comfort. Much credit 
 is due to her and her brother for a large amount of information 
 used in preparing this work, obtained by writing Utters, searching 
 records and traveling many miles. Her husband was a farmer, 
 whose life was devoted to her. They are childless. 
 
82 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. CHARLES BROOKS GODING (7 John B., 6 Jonathan, 5 
 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 His life has been passed on the old Goding homestead, which 
 he owns. It is situated in Livermore, Maine, and is of interest 
 to all members of the family, as on its northern border is the 
 cemetery in which rests Jonathan Coolidge Goding and many of 
 his descendents. He deals in live stock, and attends to the duties 
 connected with the farm, while his leisure is devoted to study, his 
 books including the standard works on every branch of knowledge. 
 He is well informed on what is transpiring, and converses intelli- 
 gently on most subjects. Although not a traveler, he has a pre- 
 cise acquaintance with all countries, gained through his exten- 
 sive reading. Of a decidedly hospitable nature, he is most ac- 
 commodating to those who have the pleasure of visiting him. He 
 is not married. 
 
 8. STELLA MABEL GODING (7 John B., 6 Jonathan, 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is a progressive and wealthy farmer of Liver- 
 more, Maine. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Lida Charlotte, b. Feb. 26, 1888; unmarried. 
 Frank Brooks, b. April 27, 1900. 
 
 6. PETER GODING (5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 
 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Watertown, Mass., going to Jay, Maine, with 
 his father, with whom he lived. When his father grew too old 
 to conduct the farm and attend to his business affairs, Peter was 
 called upon to assume these duties until his father's death, when 
 the farm became his own. Here his children were born, and here 
 he died (of pneumonia), respected by all. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Peter, b. Dec. 21, 1793; d. Sept. 10. 1854; unmarried. 
 Joseph, b. Dec. 24, 1795; d. June 20, 1861; unmarried. 
 Isaac, b. March 28, 1798; m. Dec. 7, 1823, Lucy Philbrick; d. Feb. 27, 
 
 1888. 
 Elizabeth, b. March 15, 1800; m. Dec. 5, 1822, John Darling; d. March 
 
 25, 1888. 
 Eunice, b. Feb. 24, 1802; m. Nov. 2, 1822, Thomas Philbrick; d. 
 
 August 22, 1825. 
 Asa. b. March 29, 1804; m. 1st Sept. 19, 1826, Rhoda Goding (see 6 
 
 Spencer); 2d in 1838. Louann Coolidge; d. June 1, 1840. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 83 
 
 John. b. March 9, 1806; m. 1st March 14. 1828, Miriam Doble; 2d in 
 
 1-44. Adclphia Child; 3d July 3, 1855. Louisa M. Child; d. Dec 
 
 16, 1901. 
 Ira, b. May 28, 1808; m. March 6, 1839, Esther D. Harmon; d. Feb. 
 
 18, 1874. 
 Jonathan Coolidge. b. Sept. 11. 1810; m. 1st Dec. 15, 1837, Charlotte 
 
 K. Harmon; 2-1 Oct 17, 1843. Christina Dollcy; .1 May IS, 
 Lovewcll. b. July 2. 1813; m. 1st in 1X37, Mary Sawyer; 2d in 1872, 
 
 II; d. Oct 26, 1886. 
 Granville, 1, Feb. 11. 1816; m. March 28, 1845. Louisa Harmon; d. 
 
 I no issue. 
 
 Clarin-la. b. April 30, 1819; d. Dec. 7, 1838; unmarried. 
 
 7. IS\ \c <;< (DING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C. 4 William. 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 I lenry, 1 I [enrj ). 
 Born in Jay, he fanned there for a number "f years, then 
 
 moving to Newport, Maim-, where he died. During his last 
 .1 broker and loan agent, in which business he was 
 
 quite successful. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 Everett, t. March 22, 1825; m May 16, 1851. Margaret Allen; d. Feb. 
 
 28, 1897; no 1 
 Lorcana, b March 13, 1X29; m. Aug. 2, 1859, Titus Townc ; d. June 
 
 22, 1900; no 1 
 Kb alom, b. Nov. 27, 1832; m. 1st May 3, 1854, Nancy Buzzcll ; 2d 
 . 1868, Laura E. Getchell; 3d Jan. 1, 1881, Cyrcnc Holbrook; 
 d Jan. 19, 1899. 
 Lucy Jane. b. July 15. 1843; m. March 20. 1878, Eugene M. Towne. 
 
 X. AI'.SAI.OM CODING (7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 
 
 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was horn in St Albans. Maine, where he was 1 
 Five years after his first marriage he moved to F.tna and pur- 
 chased a large farm, on which lie lived until 1890; having sold 
 his farm, he purchased a hotel in Exeter, which, in connection 
 with a store of general merchandise, he conducted until 1898, 
 when he was stricken witli paralysis from which he never fully 
 recovered. He left a widow and "four daughters to mourn his 
 departure, having been a kind husband and both father and 
 mother to his motherless girls." 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Katie Buzzell, b. June 16, 1858; m. Dec. 19, 1874, Peter P. Pushor. 
 Emma Rosalie, b. Aug. 11. 1859; m. Dec 25, 1875, George A. Shaw. 
 Lucia Evelyn, b. June 8, 1863 ; m. July 4, 1895, John Hefferin ; no 
 issue. 
 
84 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 His children by the second wife, none by the third — 
 Daisy Bell, b. Sept. 25, 1870; m. Oct. 30, 1886, Stillman Locke; d. 
 Sept. 20, 1903. 
 
 9. KATIE BUZZELL GODING (8 Absalom, 7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She was born in St. Albans, Maine, and married in Etna, 
 
 Maine, by Rev. J. C. Friend. She has been of material aid with 
 
 this record. 
 
 Her children — 
 Flora Ethel, b. Nov. 20, 1875; m. Feb. 20, 1894, Vernon C. Lougee. 
 Ada Isabelle, b. Oct. 20, 1877; m. Sept. 25, 1897, Harry L. McEard. 
 Merton Preston, b. April 10, 1881 ; unmarried. 
 Clarence Leslie, b. Dec. 4, 1883; unmarried. 
 Lowell Ivory, b. Dec. 7, 1885 ; unmarried. 
 Pearl Carrol, b. June 3, 1890; unmarried. 
 
 9. EMMA ROSALIE GODING (8 Absalom. 7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 This lady has rendered every assistance in the preparation of 
 the Isaac's record, and deserves thanks for her uniform courtesy. 
 
 Her children — 
 Harry Absalom, b. July 23, 1885 ; unmarried. 
 
 9. DAISY BELL GODING (8 Absalom, 7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband was killed by a train, on the night of March 6, 
 1905, the cause of the accident not being known. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 William Irvin, b. Dec. 29, 1887. 
 Carl Eugene, b. June 17, 1889. 
 Lewis Goding, b. June 1, 1892. 
 Mary Laura, b. Oct. 9, 1893. 
 Florence Ethel, b. Sept. 24, 1895. 
 Adrian Stillman, b. March 30, 1897. 
 Viola Helen, b. Sept. 20, 1900. 
 
 8. LUCY JANE GODING (7 Isaac, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 
 
 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband served in the Union army during the civil war. 
 He enlisted as a private, January 13, 1863, in Battery B, 1st 
 Maine Mounted Cavalry, under General Burnside, was promoted 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 85 
 
 to orderly sergeant, and was discharged June 16, 1865, with an 
 honorable record. Her son, \V. E., is 1st sergeant in the "J. W. 
 Webster Camp, No. 61, Div. Maine S. of V." He has used every 
 means to complete the record of this branch. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Williston Eugene, b. June 10, 1879; m. Nov. 15, 1897, Je- 
 
 Brooks. 
 Walter Edgerly, b. April IS, 1884; d. April 23, 1893. 
 
 7. ELIZABETH GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C. 4 William. 
 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Little could be ascertained regarding this member of the 
 family; but one of her relatives writes: "I remember of going 
 to set- her when I was quite young. She told me once that if I 
 would get some milk she would make me some darn good fritters 
 you; and when I had eaten them she asked were those darn 
 good ynii'' The floor of every room was covered with pretty 
 rugs made by herself, and altogether, she was a very neat house- 
 r." She and her husband resided on a farm in Jay, Maine, 
 but late in life they went to live with their son, Samuel, in Auburn, 
 where they died. 
 
 1 [er children — 
 
 Susanna, b. Sept. 23. 1823; d. Sept 22, 1825; unmarried. 
 
 Samuel, b. Feb. 28, 1 K25 ; in March 13, 1851, Susan 
 
 Ruth, b. July 17, 1826; d. March 5. 1842; unmarried. 
 
 Elizabeth, b. June 20, 1828; <l July 4, 1848; unmarried. 
 
 Viranus, b. Sept. 2. 1829; m. March, 1853, Martha Bickford. 
 
 Mary Sawyer, b. Oct 25. 1832; m Sept 17, 1854, William Starbird. 
 
 Lucilva. b. July 8, 1834: m. March, 1857, Jason Libby. 
 
 Clarinda, b. March 15. 1836; .1. Sept. I 
 
 Rufus, b. Jim I I; ,1 March 21, 1858; unmarried 
 
 CharU-, Edwin, b, July lo, 1840; m. Sept. 12, 1858, Mary I-. Allen. 
 
 Clarinda, b. Dec. 15, 1845; d. Sept. 4, 1848. 
 
 7. EUNICE GODING (6 IVter. 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 
 
 William, 2 I lenrv, 1 1 lenry ). 
 
 I [er children — 
 Hannah, b. in 1824; m. Nov. 4, 1847, Albion Coolidgc; d. Jan. 21,1891. 
 
 7. ASA GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C.. 4 William, 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 lie was born in East Livermore, Maine, and lived on a farm 
 there, in connection with the working of which he also did a gen- 
 
86 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 eral store business. He exchanged dry goods and groceries to 
 the neighbors for wool, butter, cheese, etc., then would cart the 
 produce to Hallowell and exchange it for such goods as the 
 farmers desired. The old people speak of him as honorable in 
 his dealings, and an affable, agreeable man to meet, evidently 
 holding him high in their esteem. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Cordelia Gould, b. July 6, 1827; m. Oct. 16, 1853, Granville D. Saw- 
 yer; d. March 17, 1900. 
 
 Cyrus Chase, b. April 10, 1829 ; m. in California ; no issue ; d. in 
 California. 
 
 Asa Spencer, b. March 3, 1831; m. 1st Oct. 6, 1856, Abigail Lovewell ; 
 2d March 29, 1877, Julia M. Smith. 
 
 John Lambert, b. Dec. 29, 1833; m. June 1, 1861, Christina L. Bil- 
 lington; d. June 11, 1892. 
 
 Eunice Ann, b. Oct. 6, 1834; m. Oct. 12, 1856, Albion Field; d. Jan. 
 18, 1874. 
 
 Rhoda A., b. Aug. 16, 1836; d. April 15, 1837. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Charles Coolidge, b. April 13, 1838; d. July 28, 1839. 
 
 8. CORDELIA GOULD GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She was married in Danville, and died in Auburn, Maine. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Norman Alberto, b. July 17, 1854; m. Oct. 8, 1883, Marguerite J. 
 
 Macauley. 
 Sarah Eliza, b. April 2, 1857; m. Nov. 5, 1881, Clarence L. Goding 
 
 (see 8 Asa S.). 
 Lewis Cyrus, b. March 4, 1859; d. Nov., 1880; unmarried. 
 William Stanley, b. Oct. 4, 1865; m. Jan. 30, 1897, Gertrude S. 
 
 Larrabee. 
 Granville Leighton, b. Nov. 8, 1867; unmarried. 
 
 8. ASA SPENCER GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in East Livermore, Maine, and by the time he 
 was nine years of age he had lost both parents, from that time 
 until he was 21, his home being with his uncle, Zebulon Goding. 
 After working for different people until he was 25, he pur- 
 chased a farm west of Livermore Corner, where he continued to 
 live, an affable, communicative, well-to-do farmer. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 87 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Clarence Leroy, b. May 21, 1858; m. Nov. 5, 1881, Sarah E. Sawyer; 
 
 no issue. 
 Rosetta Ruth, b. May 3, 1861; m. Sept. 28, 1881, Ervin Thompson; 
 
 d. April 2, 1883. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 
 Lillian Estella, b. Sept. 3, 1878; m. Sept. 2, 1904, William Bryant. 
 Hattie Belle, b. Nov. 12, 1885; m. June 7, 1906, Geo. H. Smith. 
 
 9. CLARENCE LEROY CODING (8 Asa S., 7 Asa, 6 Peter, 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry 1. 
 
 He is a farmer in Livermore, Maine, where he is respected 
 and esteemed. His wife has taken a deep interest in the prepara- 
 tion of this work, and has added much that is interesting. They 
 have no children. 
 
 9. ROSETTA KITH GODING (8 Asa S., 7 Asa. 6 Peter, 5 
 Jonathan (.".. 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henr. 
 
 I ler children — 
 Mertina Abigail, b. July 11, 1882; m. Oct. 22, 1904, Lee Bridges. 
 
 <>. LILLIAN ESTELLA GODING 18 Asa S., 7 Asa, 6 Peter, 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henr) 1. 
 
 Her children — 
 Clarence Ralph, b. Feb. 16, 1906. 
 
 8. JOHN LAMBERT GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan 
 I 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henr) 1. 
 
 He was born in Livermore, Maine, later removing to Canton, 
 where he lived until 1869, when he moved to Weld, and died 
 there. He made a specialty of orcharding, promoting only the 
 latest and best varieties of fruits. As a citizen he was a leader 
 among his fellow townsmen, being held by them in the hij 
 esteem. His wife was born June 11. 1841, and died Sept. 17. 
 1900, a good, kitid, loving wife and mother. 
 
 His children — 
 
 ■ Florence, b. April 21. 1863; m. Dec. 31. 1882, Leslie H. Harlow. 
 . '■ Mansfield, b. Jan. 6, 1864; m. Jan. 11, 1891, Eva P. Fenderson. 
 Olla May, b. May S. 1874. d March 4. 1876. 
 
88 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 9. NETTIE FLORENCE GODING (8 John L., 7 Asa, 6 Peter, 
 
 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Harold Leslie, b. Nov. 2, 1883 ; unmarried. 
 
 Eva Florence, b. July 21, 1885; m. Dec. 24, 1902, Ivus Toothaker. 
 
 George Mansfield, b. Aug. 13, 1890. 
 
 9. GEORGE MANSFIELD GODING (8 John L., 7 Asa, 
 
 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Canton, Maine, where he assisted his father 
 and attended the town school. Later, he began a course of study 
 at the Bates College, Lewiston, from which he was graduated in 
 June, 1887, ranking among the best in his class. On completing 
 his studies he entered the employ of the Maine Central Railway 
 Company, and the American Express Company, as agent at Wil- 
 ton, positions he has continued to fill up to the present time. In 
 1897, feeling the need for a larger sphere of activity, he pur- 
 chased tracts of timber land, erected a large steam sawmill at 
 Wilton, and began the manufacture of lumber and house finish- 
 ing materials. He has continued in this business until the pres- 
 ent time, his plant forming quite a village. If appearances are 
 to be counted, he is one of the financially successful members of 
 the family and a worthy representative of it. 
 
 His children — 
 Olive Blythe, b. April 17, 1892. 
 
 8. EUNICE ANN GODING (7 Asa, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 
 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Very little has been gathered relating to this member beyond 
 the facts that she was born in North Livermore, and died in 
 East Poland, Maine, loved and revered by her family and friends. 
 However, much is known about the business sagacity and ad- 
 ministrative ability of her youngest daughter. The following is 
 abstracted from a Lewiston (Maine) paper, the writer doubtless 
 appreciating woman's grit: "Mr. Field married Miss Eunice 
 Goding, of Livermore, in 1856, one year after coming to Poland 
 from Falmouth. This estimable lady died in 1874, when Mr. 
 Field's mother became his housekeeper and counselor until 1899, 
 in that year passing away at the age of 92. To fill this vacancy 
 in his home, his youngest daughter, Miss Martha, took up the 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 89 
 
 reins of power and has since then been the sole manager of the 
 farm. Her father is now 78 years old and very feeble, but the 
 management of his daughter has been so judicious that the farm 
 has steadily paid a good profit. Miss Field keeps seven cows and 
 raises large crops, all of which work is entirely superintended 
 by herself. The dairy, like all other branches of the establish- 
 ment, is entirely under her direction and she markets the butter 
 in person, while she has over 200 laying hens. The above shows 
 what a woman can do when called upon in an emergency. Miss 
 Field is as modest as she is capable, and makes but little talk of 
 her own achievements, N'"t only docs she carry forward the 
 practical, but with a keen sense of the beautiful she cultivates 
 Jthetic, her flower gardens being the admiration of all who 
 them, and add greatly to the charms of her country home. 
 Miss Field has made a financial success of fanning where many 
 men have failed. She is well worthy of this success and has 
 demonstrated the truth of evolution, and the theory of the sur- 
 vival of the fittest. Good luck to brave Miss Field, the farmer 
 and business woman of Poland." In the same paper appears a 
 three-column illustration of this model home. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 William Albion, I). Aug. 16. 1857; m 1st in June, 1883. Carrie 
 Holmes; 2d in Feb., 1891, Ada Murray; the first died Aug. 14. 
 1889. 
 
 Mary Susan, b. June IS. 1859; d. Nov. 3, 1859. 
 
 Charles Everett, b May 5, 1861 . in. Nov. 8, 1870. Bessie McCaffcrty. 
 b Jan 9, 1KM; unmarried. 
 
 George Goiling, b. Dec ?. 1864; unmarried. 
 . 12, 1866; .1 Dec 22, 1867. 
 
 Nancy Ellen, b. Oct. 28, 1868; d. Feb. 1, 1869. 
 
 Martha Ellen, b. April 30, 1870; unmarried. 
 
 7. JOHN' (it (DING (6 Peter. 5 Jonathan ('.. 4 William. 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 1 Icnry, 1 Henry ). 
 
 He early purchased a farm in I.ivermore, Maine, near I'.rit- 
 ton's Mills, where his children were born and where he died, 
 his son, Charles 1'., now residing there. 
 
 His children by the second wife, none by the first — 
 
 William Bradford, b. July 2, 1844; m. Jan. 18, 1872, Annie E. Sim- 
 mons 
 
 George Page, b. April 18. 1849; m. 1st Oct. 15, 1877, Isabel M. 
 Locke; 2d April 28, 1892, Abbie S. Gifford. 
 
go GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 His children by the third wife — 
 
 Phoebe Florilla, b. July 16, 1855; m. Jan. 22, 1877, John H. Gordon; 
 
 d. June 24, 1884. 
 Ella May, b. July 1, 1856; m. June 30, 1880, William H. Drake. 
 Clara, b. March 17, 1863; unmarried. 
 Charles Everett, b. Aug. 25, 1871; m. June 8, 1897, Florinda J. 
 
 Morse. 
 
 8. WILLIAM BRADFORD GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 
 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 As a young man, he settled in Dedham, Mass., where he, 
 with his brother, George, engaged in the lumber, grain, flour 
 and feed business, running in connection with it a mill. He is a 
 quiet, retiring man, who, as one of his neighbors said, "was ever 
 ready to give to the deserving poor, but did not wish to have it 
 known." He is a staunch Baptist, keen business man, and held 
 in high esteem by his fellow townsmen. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Edith May, b. Nov. 19, 1872; d. Dec. 17, 1872. 
 Mary Adelphia, b. May 31, 1874; d. June 18, 1879. 
 
 8. GEORGE PAGE GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan 
 C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He is associated in business with his brother, to which he 
 devotes his entire time and attention. He also is a Baptist, and 
 is a pleasant gentleman to meet. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 Martha Evelyn, b. Aug. 3, 1878; d. Aug. 23, 1878. 
 Mabelle Locke, b. July 6, 1880; d. Jan. 23, 1884. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Howard Monroe, b. April 28, 1893. 
 
 8. PHOEBE FLORILLA GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Eva Lillian, b. July 1, 1878; m. Nov. 26, 1895, Edgar H. Bassett. 
 John Lewis, b. Jan. 22, 1881 ; m. May 6. 1903, Georgia M. Seavey. 
 Elbridge Ora, b. June 3, 1884; unmarried. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISC, FAMILY 91 
 
 8. ELLA MAY GODING (7 John, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Drake is a bright, intelligent lady who has done her 
 utmost to make her record complete. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Ernest Elbridge, b. June 6, 1881; m. 1st Oct. 25. 1902. Carrie A. 
 
 Lathrop; 2d May 18, 1904, Viola Bisbec; the first wife died Oct. 
 
 4. 1903. 
 Dana, b. April 2. 1885. 
 Francis Cary, b. Jan. 8, 1890. 
 
 8. CII \KI.KS E\ ERETT GODING (7 John, <■ Peter, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 He has the reputation of being a very successful farmer, on 
 the old homestead, where he resides; his sister, Clara, lives with 
 him, altogether t>cing a very interesting family. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Eva Belle, b. March 23, 1898. 
 
 7. IRA GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William. 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 I lenry, 1 I lenr) 1. 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 William Henry Harmon, b. Oct. 26, 1840; m. Jan. 14, 1866, Lucy A. 
 
 Dav^ 
 Charlotte Catherine, l> Aug. 7, 1842; d July 2, 1861 ; unmarried. A 
 
 ' teacher, 
 Margaret Eliiabeth, I. April 1. 1848; m. Sept. 1, 1871, George \V 
 
 Haines; d. June 17, 1875. 
 
 s. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON GODING (7 Ira, 6 Peter, 
 
 5 Jonathan ( '.. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 He was a farmer of Livermore and Auburn, Maine. 
 
 He enlisted in the 30th Maine regiment, his colonel report- 
 ing that he did splendid service for his country. After the war 
 he purchased a farm in Auburn. Maine, where he has since lived. 
 He takes an active interest in town affairs, always being heard 
 in the interests of good government. He has an interesting 
 family, some of whom are farmers and others in the railway 
 service. 
 
9 2 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 His children — 
 Abbie Estella, b. Aug. 15, 1868; m. in June, 1900, Frank J. Riggs. 
 Carrie Gertrude, b. Feb. 14, 1870; unmarried. 
 Charles Leroy, b. April 17, 1872; d. in Nov., 1903. 
 William Henry Harrison, b. Feb. 19, 1874; d. in Aug., 1879. 
 Ezra Toby, b. Aug. 24, 1878; unmarried. 
 Kate Charlotte, b. May 17, 1880; unmarried. 
 James Garfield, b. Feb. 22, 1882; unmarried. 
 Benjamin Butler, b. Nov. 19, 1884; unmarried. 
 Maude Blanche, b. Jan. 30, 1886; unmarried. 
 Marcia Belle, b. Oct. 30, 1887; unmarried. 
 Ralph Henry, b. April 29, 1888. 
 
 9. ABBIE ESTELLA GODING (8 William H. H., 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Frank Henry, b. Aug. 31, 1903. 
 
 8. MARGARET ELIZABETH GODING (7 Ira, 6 Peter, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Philona Esther, b. March 9, 1870; d. May 19, 1885. 
 Philena Etta, b. Aug. 26, 1872; d. July 14, 1892. 
 
 7. JONATHAN COOLIDGE GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He was a farmer, living on the old homestead where he died. 
 He is represented as being an intelligent young man, who in- 
 vented the first apple paring and coring machine, which he ex- 
 hibited at the county fairs. His youngest child was but seven 
 weeks old when he died ; but his wife bravely assumed the re- 
 sponsibility of carrying on the farm, and rearing the family, all 
 of whom received a liberal education, the eldest daughter being 
 a college graduate. 
 
 His children by the second wife, none by the first — 
 
 Charlotte, b. Sept. 28, 1844; m. March 14, 1866, Tristram L. Webber. 
 
 Clara, b. June 17, 1849; d. June 20, 1868; unmarried. 
 
 Sarah Elizabeth, b. March 31, 1851; m. March 29, 1878, Niles P. 
 Johnson; d. April 6, 1898. 
 
 Martha Ellen, b. April 12, 1857; m. Nov. 23, 1888, William R. Ven- 
 tres. 
 
 Izates Charles, b. Aug. 26, 1858; m, Oct. 12, 1887, Mary E. Ven- 
 tres; d. Oct. 19, 1894. 
 
 Jonathan Coolidge, b. March. 24, 1860; m. April 15, 1886, Kittie O. 
 Lyman. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 93 
 
 8. CHARLOTTE GODING (7 Jonathan C, 6 Peter, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 She is a college graduate, and resides in Dexter, Maine. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Birdie, b. Sept. 18. 1868; d. in Dec, 1868. 
 
 Alice Clara, b. Aug. 10, 1869; m. June 5, 1895, Fred R. Wheeler. 
 
 Cecil Hart>on, b. Dec. 20, 1870; m. Dec. 20, 1895, Clara Chambers, 
 
 who died Aug. 21, 1900. 
 Carrie Isabel, b. April 13, 1872; unmarried. 
 Coolidgc Langdon, b. Aug. 28, 1873 ; d. Sept. 1873. 
 William Langdon, b. Oct. 29, 1875; unmarried. 
 
 Grace Lizzie, b. Feb. 1, 1877; m. Nov. 30, 1899, Horace L. Cyphers. 
 John Bertram, b. Nov. 26, 1878; unmarried. 
 Elsie Tiana, b. April 20, 1880; unmarried. 
 Ernest Eugene, b. Sept. 6, 1881 ; unmarried. 
 Rose Gertrude, b. Jan. 15, 1883; d. in 1887. 
 Horace Leroy, b. March 17, 1884; unmarried. 
 Jennie Lillian, b. March 20, 1886; unmarried. 
 Louisa Almira, l>. Dec. 3, 1891. 
 
 8. SARAH ELIZABETH GODING (7 Jonathan C. 6 
 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She, with her husband, moved to Sierraville, Cal., on a 
 farm, where both died, he June 22, 1899, and where their chil- 
 dren -nil In 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Anna Christina, b. March 24. 1879; m. in 1900, Warren Miller. 
 August Nicholaus, l>. May 18. 1880; m. April 17. 1905, Dell Louise 
 
 Nichols. 
 Frank Andrew, b. March '">, 1884. 
 Floyd Peter, b. March 9, 1HS4 
 
 8. MARTHA ELLEN GODING (7 Jonathan C., <> Peter, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She is the proprietor of the Port Allegany < ireenhouses, 
 where she is interested in cut llower designing. She has a 
 very extensive business in which she is successful. She is an 
 intelligent lady, with strong religious convictions, who has taken 
 a keen interest in the compilation of this genealogy with a single 
 idea as to its accuracy. Her husband is a whip butt and di- 
 mension stock manufacturer. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 William Izates, b. April 4. 1894. 
 Muriel Eliza, b. July 25, 1895. 
 
94 
 
 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. IZATES CHARLES GODING (7 Jonathan C, 6 Peter, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was associated with his brother, J. C, in business until 
 his death, which was caused by typhoid fever. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Charles Ventres, b. July 26, 1888; d. Aug. 21, 1889. 
 
 Ernest Coolidge, b. Dec. 9, 1889. 
 
 Arthur Warren, b. May 21, 1890; d. Sept. 27, 1890. 
 
 8. JONATHAN COOLIDGE GODING (7 Jonathan C, 6 
 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 This member of the family in 1880 moved to Pennsylvania, en- 
 gaging in the lumber business with McKean & Potter Company, 
 which he has carried on until the present time. Always interested 
 in public affairs, he has seen his adopted city develop in a very 
 healthy manner, due in part, at least, to his own efforts. At present 
 he is living on Rockdale Farm, one mile west from Port Allegany, 
 containing man)' hundred acres, which he is endeavoring to make 
 a model one. There he holds out a welcome to all members of the 
 Goding family. He is a trustee of Liberty Grange, No. 1182, and 
 of the First Baptist Church, of Port Allegany. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Leo Vivian, b. Feb. 14, 1887. 
 
 Pearl Gladys, b. May 12, 1891. 
 
 Marguerite, b. July 11, 1898. 
 
 Clarence Neil, b. April 17, 1901 ; d. May 26, 1901. 
 
 7. LOVEWELL GODING (6 Peter, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was married in Portland, where his first two children were 
 born, and from which place he drove a stage to New Hampshire. 
 After the railroads were built — they destroyed the stage business — 
 he was offered a position as conductor on the line, which he 
 refused ; he purchased a farm in Danville, Maine, where he 
 died. While he reared a large family, giving them all a good 
 education, he left a valuable farm with money in the bank. Two of 
 his sons were in the 30th Maine regiment, serving through the war 
 of the Rebellion ; at the battle of Cane River, these two sons, Charles 
 and Alvin, carried Tristram Chase Goding from the field, thus sav- 
 ing his life. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 95 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 George Henry, b. Aug. 24, 1838; m. 1st Sept 9, 1861 Lizzie O. Pulsifer; 
 
 2d Sept 2, 1866, Abbic L. Towers. 
 Harrison, b. Sept. 16, 1840; unmarried; d. June 2, 1869; he was a 
 
 farmer. 
 Charles, b. Dec. 27, 1842; m. in 1868, Emma Lane; d. Aug. 9, 1868; no 
 
 issue. 
 Alvin Leighton, b. Dec 16, 1844; unmarried; d. May 13, 1868; a school 
 
 teacher. 
 William Stanley, b. June 14. 1848; unmarried; d. Oct. 10, 1869. 
 Joseph Sawyer, b. July 4. 1850; d. Dec. 3, 1866. 
 Horace Franklin, b. Jan. 25, 1854; unmarried; d. March 7, 1871. 
 
 lli-- children by the second wife — 
 
 Charles Mariner, b. July 26, 1872; unmarried; a farmer. 
 
 Ira Coolidge, b. Feb. 9, 1874; m. June 2, 1902, Viola Abby Ross. 
 
 8. GEORGE HENRY GODING (7 Lovewell, 6 Peter, S Jona- 
 than ) .. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 In his younger days he followed the sea for a while, and, when 
 the country needed his services, he enlisted in Company G, 5th 
 Maine regiment; he was rejected by the recruiting surgeon as unfit 
 for the arduous duties of campaigning, shortly becoming a top roll 
 coverer in a cotton spinning mill. Always an ardent Mason, he is, 
 and has been for many years, secretary of the F. &. A. M. Lodge, 
 No. 35, while he is the author of a History of Cumberland Lodge, 
 F. & A. M.. New Gloucester, Maine, which is one of the recognized 
 works of Masonry. To meet him is to meet a man, one who com- 
 mands the respect of all who know him. He now lives on his farm, 
 in Auburn, Maine. 
 
 Ilis children by the second wife, none by the first — 
 Mary Elizabeth, b. June 26, 1867; m. Aug. 15, 1898, Arthur E. Muzzer. 
 Charles Alvin. b. Dec. 1, 1868; m. Nov. 2, 1898, Bertha E. Bangs; no 
 
 issue. 
 Lottie Mabel, b. May 24. 1S70: unmarried. 
 Rose Royal, b. Nov. 2, 1873 ; unmarried. 
 Alroy Noyes, b. July 26, 1876; unmarried. 
 
 9. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (8 George IL. 7 Lovewell, 6 
 Peter, 5 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is one of the firm of "J- W. Carter & Co.," shoe 
 
 manufacturers, of Nashville, Tenn., where they reside. 
 
 Her children — 
 George Aldrich, b. Nov. 2. 1903. 
 
9 6 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. IRA COOLIDGE GODING (7 Lovewell, 6 Peter, 5 Jonathan 
 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His early life was passed on his father's farm, where he assisted 
 in the ordinary work, and attended the local schools. After ac- 
 quiring a good education, he learned the trade of millwright, which, 
 for a number of years, he has been following in and near Ashcroft, 
 Dedham, Mass. He is a bright, scholarly, ambitious young man, 
 with plenty of pluck, one who is bound to be heard from. His wife, 
 who received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Boston Univer- 
 sity, is a charming lady, a delightful hostess, and a loving wife and 
 mother. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Stowell Coolidge, b. June 17, 1904. 
 
 6. JONAS GODING (5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 
 
 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born and married in Watertown, Mass., his wife being 
 a sister of Scarborough Parker, and moved to Maine, settling on 
 Moose Hill, in East Livermore, where he lived and died ; he left 
 his native State in the latter part of the nineteenth century. As 
 with the other members of the family who settled in Maine at an 
 early date, he introduced many varieties of apples and pears which 
 have made the State of Maine famous. His wife was born July 
 27, 1761. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Elizabeth, b. May 27, 1796; d. Sept. 15, 1808. 
 
 Amasa, b. July 23, 1797; m. 1st March 19, 1822, Mary Smith; 2d in 
 
 Dec, 1835, Mrs. Dorcas Rowe; d. Aug. 4, 1884. 
 Esther, b. Aug. 27, 1800; m. March 27, 1823, Daniel Wyman; d. July 23, 
 
 1885. 
 Augusta, b. May 10, 1801; m. Feb. 1, 1821, James Pike; d. June 2, 1871. 
 Jonas, b. Aug. 15, 1803; m. 1st June 28. 1830, Mary Pike; 2d Sept. 9, 
 
 1867, Mrs. Almira D. Barton; d. Jan. 24, 1887. 
 Amos, b. July 26, 1806 ; m. Feb. 12, 1832, Lucinda Pike ; d. Oct. 6. 1867. 
 George, b. Aug. 15, 1808; m. Jan. 1, 1833, Betsy Bumpus; d. Sept. 14, 
 
 1876. 
 Elbridge Gerry, b. Oct. 5, 1811; d. Nov. 1, 1830; unmarried. 
 Parker, b. July 20, 1813; m. in May, 1837, Laura Ross; d. in 1867. 
 
 7. AMASA GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 Wil- 
 
 liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 After his marriage, he moved to Masardis, Maine, where his 
 family was reared, and many of his descendents now live. 
 
VEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 97 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Eliza Ann, b. Feb. 9. 1823; m. Oct 21, 1841, Samuel Leavitt; d. Feb. 
 
 ! lly 25. 1X25; m. 1-t April 10, 1847, James Th": 
 53, William Morrison; d. Jan. 25. 1889. 
 
 William Parker, b. Jar m. June, 186S, Belinda Kallock; d. 
 
 Harri April 27, 1831; m. Jan. 1, 1855, Andrew Fuller 
 
 Smith. 
 
 Mary, b March 7. 1833; m. . Sewell Thurston; d. July 4, 1890. 
 
 Fit: rch 4. 1835 ; m. , Daniel Wyman ; d. Dec. 25, 1858. 
 
 Ill- children by the second wife — 
 
 Ann 1". 1837; m. 1861, Emeline Smith; d. Aug. 24, 
 
 b m 1839; .1 in Jan . 1849. 
 
 Llewellyi m. , Hannah M May 
 
 17, 1905. 
 
 S. ELIZA AW GODING <■ . 5 Jonathan 
 
 William, .^ William, 2 Henry, 1 llenr 
 
 I ter children — 
 
 rn. 
 
 ■ 1X44. unmarried; d. 
 
 ih. 
 Win: ring. 
 
 ra, b. Jui '. m. in Jan. ls74. Henry Atkinson; d Jun< 
 
 I .1.- 
 
 Charles, b. Jul 
 
 Arthur, b. Jan. 1. 1859 . unmai 
 
 Ma. Vpril 18 1862; m P 
 
 Oliver, b 
 
 X. JOSEPHINE GODING (7 Amasa, <> Jonas, 5 Jonathan I I 
 
 William, 3 Will. an.. 2 Henry, 1 linn 
 
 Her first husband died October 10, 1859, tl I March 
 
 17. 1897. 
 
 Her children by the first husband, none by tin- second — 
 Edwin, 1852; m I >< .■ 24. 1878 Zelopha B R< 
 
 Charles b. Jan 31 
 
 (line, b April 4. 1S57; in. 1st June 7. 1881, <'•<-, irge I 
 
 Jum I Frank M. Curt 
 
 8. WILLIAM PARKER GODING (7 Ai [onas, 5 Jona- 
 
 than ('.. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry I. 
 He was horn and always lived in Masardis, Maine. Some years 
 
 ago he fell from a wagon, from the effects of which he died. 
 
9 8 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 His children — 
 
 George ; m. Abbie Kalloch. 
 
 William; m. Kalloch. 
 
 Nettie ; m. Tilley. 
 
 Maria. 
 
 Verda ; m. Chandler. 
 
 Felix. 
 
 8. HARRIET ANGELINE GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jon- 
 athan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She is a bright, well preserved lady, who has materially aided 
 in preparing this data. Her husband was from Strong, Maine, but 
 they have lived in Masardis for many years. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Alice Frances, b. Oct. 3, 1855 ; d. May 26, 1859. 
 
 Edwin Manley, b. Sept. 12, 1858; m. in 1878, Mina Mitchell; d. May 
 
 17, 1900. 
 Addie Frances, b. Sept. 21, 1860; d. Jan. 16, 1863. 
 Clara, b. Dec. 13, 1862; d. Jan. 1, 1863. 
 
 Lincoln Stevens, b. Nov. 28, 1864; m. in 1886, Emma Lambert. 
 William Irving, b. April 9, 1867; m. Aug. 21, 1897, Clara Hoyt. 
 George Franklin, b. Feb. 21, 1871; d. July 21, 1902; unmarried. 
 
 8. MARY GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She was born in Masardis, Maine, where she was married, soon 
 after moving to Ashland, Maine, where she died. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Addie ; m. John Young. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Edwin. 
 
 Bert. 
 
 Mary. 
 
 Frank. 
 
 8. ELMIRA GODING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She died shortly after the birth of her child. 
 
 Her children — 
 Arthur; died at about 6 or 7 years of age, of diphtheria. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 99 
 
 8. AMASA '.< >DING (7 Amasa, 6 Jonas. 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 1 lis children — 
 Harris Estabrook. 
 Clarence. 
 Eda. 
 
 Ina. 
 
 Louise. 
 
 Ivan. 
 
 8. LLEWELLYN GODING <7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, S Jonathan C. 
 
 4 William, .? William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Masardis, Maim-, where he always lived, on 
 tin- old homestead. His life has been such as the farmer usually 
 full of contentment, his children around him, with plenty of 
 this world's goods to satisfy his wants, and preserving the n 
 of his fellow townsmen. He is now proud of being made a grand- 
 father by the advent of Virginia T. Porter, who was born February 
 1. L905. 
 
 His children — 
 Wallace, b. Dec. 16, 1861 ; d. Dec 6, 1862. 
 Rosa Louann, b Feb 2, 1863; in. July 10. 1884, George S. Clayton; <1. 
 
 Oct. 25, 1888. 
 George Warren, b. Jan. 9, 1865; m. July 29, 1887, Laura Clark. 
 Charles Wallace, b. Nov. 28, lKf/>; m. July 5. 1891, Mary A Sawyer. 
 Lucy Anna, b Nov 18, 1867; m. May 31, 1887, Richard Hart. 
 
 n \ . b Nov. 12, 1870; m. Aug. 29, 1896. Minnie Clark. 
 Edna A , b. Nov. 12, 1870; m. Jan. 10, 1890. George S. Clayton. 
 Frederic L, h. Jan. 9, 1874; in. Aug. 12, 1903, Josephine R 
 Martha A. b, May 18, 1877; m. Sept. 5, 1896, Horace K S 
 Eunice E., h. April 21, 1880; m. June 6, 1901. Hayward L Hawkins. 
 Arthur H . 1. April 3. 1884; in. Sept. 18, 1904. Carrie I. Murphy. 
 
 9. ROSA LOUANN <",< d>IW, (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa. 6 Jonas. 
 
 5 Jonathan C. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 I ler children — 
 William, b. April 24, 1888; d. Sept. 20, 1893. 
 
 9. GEORGF WARREN GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Vmasa, 6 
 
 Jonas, 5 Jonathan (.".. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Masardis. Maine. After reaching his majority 
 he went to California, where he entered the carpenter business. He 
 is now foreman of bridge carpenters for one of the railways of that 
 State, and resides in Healdsburg. He is a master workman who 
 has the ability to govern men. hence his services are always in 
 demand. 
 
ioo GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 His children — 
 
 Mabel Rose, b. Nov. 16, 1888; unmarried. 
 Ralph Edwin, b. May 31, 1890; d. Jan. 23, 1891. 
 Blaine Clark, b. Sept. 7, 1891. 
 
 9. CHARLES WALLACE GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 
 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 
 Mary E., b. Aug. 13, 1892. 
 Lucy H„ b. Dec. 16, 1894. 
 Ivy M., b. Oct. 7, 1897. 
 Tessie A., b. Feb. 26, 1900. 
 Louis A., b. Dec. 29, 1902. 
 
 9. LUCY ANNA GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Estella M., b. June 16, 1888; m. April 15, 1904, Jacob Porter. 
 
 Charles W., b. Feb. 17, 1891. 
 
 Herbert H., b. Nov. 15, 1893. 
 
 Alice M., b. April 2, 1895. 
 
 Clive V., b. Aug. 25, 1898. 
 
 Eunice H., b. May 1, 1900. 
 
 Myrtle E., b. July 7, 1901. 
 
 Pearl R., b. March 16, 1905. 
 
 9. EDWIN A. GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 
 Jennie B„ b. March 21, 1897. 
 Marion I., b. Aug. 20, 1899. 
 Grace Lenore, b. June 22, 1901. 
 Edwin A., b. Jan. 4. 1903. 
 Kenneth W., b. June 26, 1905. 
 
 9. EDNA A. GODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Alma M„ b. Nov. 6. 1891. 
 George L„ b. Jan. 12, 1893. 
 Hazel M„ b. July 30, 1894. 
 John A., b. Oct. 31, 1895. 
 Irvin M.. b. Oct. 27, 1899. 
 Fred L., b. May 15, 1900. 
 
FAMILY ioi 
 
 IAKTIIA A. CODING (8 Llewellyn, 7 Amasa. 6 Jonas. 5 
 Jonathan <'., 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 1 ler children — 
 
 I. Man I 
 • 1, b. Aug 
 
 3 Llewellyn. 7 Amasa. 6 Jonas, S 
 Jonathan I . 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 I Icr children — 
 
 Pearl II.. b. Jan », 1502 IT04. 
 
 9. ARTHUR M- Gl IDING (8 Llewellyn, 7 ^masa, 6 Joi 
 Jonathan I . 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henr> i. 
 
 I [is children — 
 Reginald l.. I,. Feb I, 19 
 
 7. ESTHER GODIN Jonas, 5 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 
 
 William. 2 Henry, 1 Hem 
 
 benevolent and kind, and a saint on earth, the world being hitter 
 for her having lived." Whal better could l» said of an;, one? She 
 livid in Mt. Vernon. 
 
 I I rr children — 
 
 m Abram Smith; .1 N <\ 2, I 
 • 
 b D© 11. 182 
 Charl.-. I. April 23, 1830; m Dianthia Carr. 
 June 15. 1832; m. 1st Elmira I 
 r, b Nov. 23, 1835; an Rolph 
 
 John, I. June J.'. 1838; m, 1 I 2d I Idora Barl 
 
 J. 1905. 
 *Parker G Vpril 21, 1 . lanta Rollins; d. 
 
 • 12, l'i». 
 
 Uroxa, i'. \pril 1(1. 1S42; unman 
 
 7. AUGUSTA <.< ID] Jonas, 5 Jonathan ('.. 4 William. 3 
 
 William. 2 1 lenry. 1 I [em 
 
 Her husband bel Livermore Falls, and lived in Jay 
 
 and Wilton. Maine; he died about 1875, at the home of his son, 
 
 Jonas, in Livermore Falls. James and Sylviro live in Fayette, 
 William in Mt. Vernon. 
 
 • ct Coding v. 
 
102 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Seth Bemus, b. Jan. 14, 1821; d. June 2, 1848; unmarried. 
 
 Cornelius, b. Dec. 26, 1823 ; d. March 14, 1837. 
 
 Esther Ann, b. Jan. 24, 1826; m. March 29, 1851, Enoch L. Farrington; 
 
 d. June 2, 1900. 
 Mariah Augusta, b. Sept. 1, 1827; m. March 11, 1847, William A. 
 
 Walker. 
 Miranda Dudley, b. July 12, 1829; m. Feb. 27, 1847, Benjamin C. Cum- 
 
 mings ; d. Nov. 7, 1852. 
 William Snow, b. Oct. 18, 1831; m. 1st Feb. 23, 1856, Nancy Morrill; 2d 
 
 Miss Campbell. 
 Jonas Goding, b. Sept. 5, 1833 ; m. May 16, 1858, Lucretia Smith. 
 James Monroe, b. July 12, 1836; m. Aminiah Walker. 
 Lucinda Eliza, b. July 15, 1839; m. Feb. 8, 1857, Lorenzo D. Hustin. 
 Sylviro Viranus, b. Dec. 1, 1841; m. March 20, 1869, Mary Bisbee; d. 
 
 Dec. 3, 1901. 
 
 7. JONAS GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 Wil- 
 
 liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 For many years he lived in Farmington, Maine, where he died. 
 His son, Zeri, went to Minnesota, and was in the carriage manu- 
 facturing business for a time, then moved to Kansas. His first wife 
 died in June, 1862. He was a farmer. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Joseph Alfred, b. June 8, 1831; m. Nov. 22, 1871, Lucy I. Crockett; d. 
 
 Nov. 10, 1893. 
 Zeri Pike, b. Sept. 4, 1833; unmarried; d. Jan. 3, 1867. 
 Amasa, b. June 10, 1836; unmarried; d. Jan. 31, 1903. 
 Mary Roselia, b. Nov. 16, 1841; m. April 10, 1863, Allen Howard; d. 
 
 Jan. 21, 1867. 
 Jonas Nathan, b. Nov. 4, 1845; m. Dec. 11, 1870, Lenora Butterfield. 
 
 8. JOSEPH ALFRED GODING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan 
 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He went to Minnesota, in 1858, settling on a homestead in Mc- 
 Leod county, which he made his home until the War of the Re- 
 bellion started. He enlisted at Ft. Ridgley, where the settlers were 
 defending themselves against the Indians, in Company B, 4th Min- 
 nesota regiment, serving as quartermaster sergeant, and was in the 
 siege of Vicksburg, under General Sherman. His health failing, 
 he was discharged, and traveled for many years hoping to regain 
 it. He sold his home, removing to Dassel. Minn., and married a 
 Virginia lady, residing there until his death, his widow and younger 
 son remaining. 
 
F. A LOGY OF THE GODJXG FAMILY 
 
 103 
 
 His children — 
 \lma Edith, b. Feb. 20, 1873; m. Jan. 28, 1891, Orrin W. Topping. 
 Harry Lee, b I '• m. Jan. 1, 1903, Edna Massey; no 
 
 Guy Crockett, b. July 19, 1892. 
 
 9. ALMA EDITH GODING (8 Joseph A.. 7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5 
 Jonathan (".. 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She is a bright lady, who ha- great interest in her father's 
 family history. She, with her brothers, was educated in the Dassel 
 public schools, and after finishing there taught for two years. Her 
 brother. Harry, is in business at Milan. Minn., while she resides 
 in Iron wood, Mich. 
 
 I [er children — 
 Raymond liar,, LI. I, Aug, 11, 1892. 
 Forr " 11, 1894, 
 
 I K-lla Louise, b, March 13, 1901. 
 
 8, AM \S\ Q (DING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, S Jonathan C. 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henr 
 He served thr< . during the civil war. in Company A. 3d 
 
 regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry. 
 
 8. MARY ROSELLA GODING (7 Jonas. 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan 
 I 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 I [er children — 
 Walter, b. in Oct., 1864: d Jan. 31, 1867. 
 
 8. JONAS NATHAN G< (DING (7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan 
 
 ( '.. 4 William, .3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Hem 
 
 He was married at Bean's Corner, his wife belonging to Jay, 
 Maine, and settled in Livermore Falls, where he conducted a farm 
 and operated a wheelwright shop, for many years. His health fail- 
 ing, he moved to Topsham, where his daughters live, and he will 
 make his future home. His wife has made every effort to complete 
 the record of this branch, for which all owe her a debt of gratitude. 
 Both are highly respected, 
 I lis children — 
 
 Rosclia Lillian, b. Jan. 9, 1872; m. Dec. 29, 1892, George A. Wardwcll ; 
 no issue. 
 
 Elva Alraira, b. Sept. 18, I87S; m. Sept. 11, 1897, Frank C. Barker. 
 
 Lcola Genevieve, b. Sept. 30, 1891. 
 
 9. ROSELIA LILLIAN GODING (8 Jonas X., 7 Jonas, 6 Jonas, 
 5 Jonathan <A. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Willis Harold, b. Nov. 29, 1905. 
 
104 GENEALOGY OF THE GODI.XG FAMILY 
 
 9. ELVA ALMIRA GODING (8 Jonas N., 7 Jonas. 6 Jonas, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henit j. 
 
 Her children — 
 Louis Whitcomb, b. Dec. 24, 1900. 
 Madaline Ethylen, b. Oct. 13. 1902. 
 
 7. AMOS GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 Wil- 
 liam, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Owning and managing a fine farm in Dryden, Maine, he was 
 also a stone mason, some splendid examples of his handicraft are 
 still to be seen in the vicinity. When the railway was projected 
 through the town, he immediately initiated a movement among his 
 fellow townsmen for its completion, investing heavily by purchas- 
 ing its bonds. He did not believe that the road would be a financial 
 success, but felt that it would indirectly enhance the value of real 
 estate, and be a convenience to the people. Ever ready to take a 
 leading part in every public movement, he always subscribed 
 freely if funds were required. But the chief question that occu- 
 pied his thoughts was the upbuilding of the public schools, and 
 advancing the standard of education, which were realized in the 
 completion of the college at Dryden. His children were all finely 
 educated, many of them teachers, some of whom have risen to 
 high positions in life. While his influence for good was recognized 
 during his life, its effect will last for ages. 
 
 Of the early years of Amos Goding we have little record, ex- 
 cept such as is incident to all newly settled regious. The time de- 
 voted to study was mostly in the winter months, and the cold two 
 miles' walk to school over Moose Hill was one of the memories 
 of his childhood. After a few years' work among relations in 
 Maine, he went to Quincy, Mass., and became interested in the 
 granite business. He married Lucinda Pike, of East Livermore, 
 in 1832. He worked at Hollowell, and there met with a painful ac- 
 cident, causing him months of suffering. 
 
 After his recovery, he purchased a lot of land in Jay, Maine. 
 With the same perseverance and energy noticeable all through his 
 life, he soon had smooth fields, comfortable buildings, orchards and 
 good roads. He was determined his children should have every 
 advantage possible to fit them for useful citizens. He connected 
 himself with educational, agricultural and political societies. 
 
 In early manhood he joined the "Second Free Will" Baptist 
 
 Church. He had no "sectarian spirit," his influence was for good. 
 
 "The White House" was a favorite resort for old and young, 
 
 and the first day of June was called "Children's Day." Perhaps 
 
FAMILY 105 
 
 ildiers who still remember the farmer who 
 came to camp at Augusta with his wagon load of fruit, and his 
 invitation to ( Idier to help themselves, which was a 
 
 ing to the homesick b 
 
 Hi- .. Gerry, was buried in his suit of "blue," in New 
 
 York. H laughter died soon after. Tl 
 
 shorten I and after six v. suffering died 
 
 7. in the home he had builded, surrounded by wife, 
 children and grandchildren. 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Mar m. April 3 
 
 m. April 1?. 1859, Mar 
 
 m. July I mud H. 
 
 irilla Barl 
 
 Cel '•'; m. Ma 
 
 I 
 
 S. M VRY ELIZABETH G< iDING (7 \ Jona- 
 
 than C., 4 William. .? William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 She attended the schools of Jay, and the high school 
 Maine, afterward teaching a number <>f terms with excellent suc- 
 
 attendam ght and intelli- 
 
 gent, she has continued her interest in the earlier work, reading 
 onlj tin Her memory is still good, sh< ible to 
 
 supply much of the data used here. Kindly, hospitable, inl 
 ing, slu- has dune her wurk and has done it well. Her husband is 
 a verj genial gentlemen, who has a line farm mi which is a black- 
 smith and wagon shop. Her son, Walter, lives on the farm, both 
 he and his estimable wife doing all in their power to make the 
 stranger comfortable. 
 
 I [er children — 
 
 Hattie Lucinda, b May 11. 1858; m. April 4. 1891, I 1 
 
 I 
 Shermai .Ian 7. 1865; m. Minnie Averill. 
 
 Wall 1867; in. May 18, 1897, I - 
 
 Celinda I Ian 17. 1869; m. ' '5. Fred Pike. 
 
I0 6 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. GERRY PARKER GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan 
 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He enlisted in the 28th Maine regiment, was sent to the hos- 
 pital, in New York, where he died. His wife later married Otis 
 Sewell, of Wilton, Maine. Prior to the war he was a farmer. Es- 
 tella's husband was a member of the Maine Legislature. 
 
 His children — 
 Jessie, b. Jan. 18, 1860; m. Nov. 27, 1877, Willis N. Sewell. 
 Estella Frances, b. Feb. 15, 1862; m. Dec. 25, 1901, Hon. Newell Knol- 
 ton ; no issue. 
 
 9. JESSIE GODING (8 Gerry P., 7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan 
 C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Herbert Willis, b. Oct. 26, 1878; unmarried. 
 Gertrude, b. Feb. 4, 1880; m. 1st Nov. 5, 1898, Mr. Finney; 2d Sept. 18, 
 
 1904, Vernon Young. 
 Dana Oliver, b. Nov. 25, 1882; unmarried. 
 
 8. MELVINA LEONORE GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her eldest son is a professor in the State Normal School, Osh- 
 
 kosh, Wisconsin, her youngest being a jeweler. 
 
 Her children — 
 Maurice Herman, b. March 18, 1860; m. Dec. 30, 1903, Lillian J. Cox. 
 Melvina Arvilla, b. Sept. 8, 1862; m. Dec. 27, 1884, Dr. Victor Merritt. 
 Charles Gerry, b. May 10, 1864; m. 
 
 8. FLORILLA BARKER GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her early married life was passed on a farm ; after her death 
 
 her husband moved to Bath, Maine, where he is employed in the 
 
 post office. 
 
 Her children — 
 Lester William, b. April 29, 1867 ; m. April 28, 1905, Bertha Cummings. 
 Minnie Florilla, b. Sept. 2, 1868; unmarried. 
 John Arnold, b. Nov. 14, 1869. 
 
 Gustavus Warren, b. June 15, 1871 ; m. April 13, 1902, Bessie Clark. 
 Roger Leon, b. March 19, 1875; m. March 28, 1897, Olive Small. 
 Irving, b. Sept. 11, 1876; unmarried. 
 Sarah Lucinda, b. Sept. 2, 1881 ; unmarried. 
 
 8. CELINDA ELDRIDGE GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Mrs. Burbank resides in Livermore Falls, Maine. She is an 
 
 intelligent, well educated lady, who has rendered valuable assist- 
 
OF THE GODIXG FAMILY 107 
 
 ance in supplying data for this work. Her husband, formerly a 
 prominent business man of Livermore Falls, through ill health has 
 been compelled to desist from labor. 
 
 1 [er children — 
 
 Elzada Celinda, b Aug. 29, 1873; m. May 26, 1900, David Collins. 
 Herbert Weston, b. June 30, 1875; m. Aug. -J machc. 
 
 Orah Josiah, t>. Ja: 23, 1903. Jcnir -ler. 
 
 Tii 20 1879; m. Jan. 30, 1901, Maud B. Pratt. 
 
 Har 27, 1892. 
 
 I' ;ah Franklin, b. June 27, 1888. 
 
 8. JOSEPH AUGUSTUS GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 
 
 than ('.. 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Hem 
 lb' was born in Jay, Maine, working on his father's farm and 
 attending the town school foi rs, later entering on a course 
 
 of study at the State Normal it Farmington. From that 
 
 institution he uas graduated in June, 1868, teaching for several 
 in the schools of Maine and Illinois, in 1882 being elected 
 superintendent of schools for Mercer county, in the latter State. 
 Still moving westward, he reached Smith Dakota in 1889, soon after 
 being elected cashier of the Bank of Canton. Realizing that he was 
 now qualified for action in a larger sphere, he became identified 
 with extensive corporations, at the present rime being secretary- 
 ;rer of the Petersburg Lumbering and Manufacturing Com- 
 pany of Petersburg, Maska, also manager of the store department 
 of the \V. P. & Y. Railway, with headquarters at Skaguay, Alaska. 
 In the prime of life occupying high positions, the future is full of 
 promise for him, A worths son of an honored sire. The husband 
 of his daughter, Delia, after graduating from the University of 
 Minnesota, entered upon the practice of law. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 Lena, b. July .'. 1873; 1 . 1896, William J MacMurtry. 
 
 Clara, b Juni 6, 1875; m. July IS. ls-'J. John R V 
 Bcrtba. ' h 2. 1903, A Si 'i,. prick. 
 
 Delia, b March 2'.. 1879; m. June 14. 1902, Homer W. - 
 
 ie. 
 Maurice Ray. b V g <>. 1881 ; unmarried An engii 
 Joseph Arthur, b. June 14. 1888 A shl ., 
 
 9. LENA C.ODIXC, (S Joseph A.. 7 Amos, " Jonas. 5 Jonathan 
 
 I . 4 William. .^ William. 2 Henry, 1 Henrj |. 
 Her husband 1- Greek instructor, and dean of Yankton 
 lege, Yankton, S. D. 
 
I0 8 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 Her children — 
 Elizabeth, b. Nov. 14, 1899. 
 Wilfred Arthur, b. June 5, 1901. 
 Herbert, b. Sept. 2, 1904. 
 
 9. CLARA GODING (8 Joseph A., 7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan 
 C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is master mechanic of the Alaska Central Rail- 
 way. Her children- 
 Charlotte, b. June 8, 1900. 
 Margaret, b. March 14, 1904. 
 
 9. BERTHA GODING (8 Joseph A„ 7 Amos. 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is in the lumber business. 
 
 Her children — 
 Stanley, b. May 2, 1904. 
 
 8. GEORGE AMOS GODING (7 Amos, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 
 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born and educated in Jay, Maine. Realizing that the 
 opportunities were much greater in the west, he early located there, 
 engaging in the butcher business in Aledo, and Viola, Illinois, where 
 he has reared his family, giving each of his children a good educa- 
 tion, and is now independent. His son, Gerry, is in the United 
 States army, having enlisted from Fort Riley, Kansas, January 2, 
 1905. His wife is a native of Viola. 
 
 His children — 
 Mark Alton, b. Sept. 4, 1879; in. Jan. 25, 1905, Susanna B. Stancliff. 
 Gerry Ozro, b. Nov. 17, 1881 : unmarried. 
 James Franklin, b. Aug. 4, 1884: d. July 25, 1885. 
 Neva Margaret, b. Feb. 19, 1886; unmarried. 
 Homer George, b. April 19, 1890. 
 Ruth Alice, b. Oct. 18, 1892. 
 
 7. GEORGE GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C. 4 W'illiam, 3 
 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born on Moose Hill, East Livermore, Maine, and mar- 
 ried in the same county, moving to Lowell, Mass., in 1838. He 
 was in the employ of the Lowell Bleachery Company for 18 years, 
 and on severing his connection with that company, established a 
 business of manufacturing oakum, which he conducted until his 
 mill was destroyed by fire. He then embarked in the contracting 
 business, which he followed until his death, in Lowell. His wife 
 was born June 30, 1812, and died November 15, 1884. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 109 
 
 His children — 
 
 Elbridgc Gerry, b Feb. 1. 1834; m. Oct 2?. 1878, I." 
 
 ncelo, b. Aug 28, 1836; m. 1st Feb. 13, 1870. Nancy P. Wil- 
 liam 22, 1872, I Williams 
 William b. Jan. 2, 1843; d. Aug. 25. 1844. 
 
 n W. (adopted), b. Aug. 18, 184S; m. March 10, 1863, A. W. Carll. 
 
 8. ELBRIDGE GERRY G< >DIN( [onas, 5 
 
 than C., 4 William. .3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Hen: 
 In his youth, Elbridge spent his summers on coasting and fish- 
 ing vessels, attending the schools during the winters. < "1 March 1/. 
 1852, he commenced his first long voyag ■ to California via 
 
 Cape Horn, where he spent a few months at the min 1 ntinu- 
 ing a seafaring life until v ber, 1866, he visited Europe thir- 
 
 teen times, six vo round Cape I lorn, six times around the 
 
 ( api of Good Hope, crossed the equator twenty-five times, and 
 visited many parts of China, India and Australia, attaining the 
 position of chief officer, lie then served his time as apprentice to 
 the plasterers' trade, which he followed until 1876, when he 1 
 
 Wash., where he married, and engaged in steamboating. 
 He foil,, wed in that line for more than twenty years, has been cap- 
 tain and owner of two Steamers, and captain of many others. Sev- 
 eral years ago he became interested in shipbuilding, in which he 
 very successful. He has no children. 
 
 8. GEORGE GANCELO GODING (7 George, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 In 1856 George left his home for Illinois, where, in Adams and 
 
 Jo Davies counties, he passed the Following three years, then start- 
 ing for Pike's Peak. In the fall of 1859 he reached Texas and en- 
 I in farming and stock raising. When the War of the Re- 
 bellion started, in 1861, he cast his fortunes with the South and 
 enlisted in the ( onfederate army, serving four years. He was in 
 main hard fought battles, hut was not wounded nor captured, al- 
 though his clothes were pierced with bullets, and on one 00 
 the top of his hat was cut off by a cannon ball. At the el. 
 the war he returned to Grayson count 1 s, and engaged in 
 freighting and stock raising, which he has since followed, toj 
 with bee keeping and insurant 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 
 P., b. Dec. 14. 1S70; m. Dec. 18, 1892, L. A. Brown; d. Jan. 15, 
 1871 
 
no GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Mary Elizabeth, b. Sept. 13, 1873; m. Feb. 20, 1898, F. M. Foster. 
 Sallie F., b. July 10, 1875; unmarried. 
 Eula V., b. Aug. 15, 1877; unmarried. 
 Stella S., b. Dec. 2, 1878; d. Feb. 14, 1880. 
 An infant, b. Dec. 2, 1878; d. Dec. 2, 1878. 
 Nora G., b. Dec. 7, 1880; m. Dec. 15, 1901, J. U. Hughes. 
 
 9. NANCY P. GODING (8 George G., 7 George, 6 Jonas, 5 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is the proprietor of a blacksmith shop. 
 
 Her children — 
 Nelson G. 
 Floyd. 
 Fred. 
 Ramon. 
 Pauline. 
 
 9. MARY ELIZABETH GODING (8 George G., 7 George, 6 
 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William,2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is a dentist and resides in Leonard, Texas. They 
 
 have no children. 
 
 9. NORA G. GODING (8 George G., 7 George, 6 Jonas, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is a farmer. 
 
 Her children — 
 Jewel. 
 
 7. PARKER GODING (6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 
 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He moved to Illinois about 1840, and settled 14 miles east of 
 Quincy, where he engaged in farming and stock raising until 1856, 
 when he moved to Jo Davies county to enter commercial life ; after 
 three years he moved to Texas, following the same business until 
 1860, when he returned to Warren, Illinois, where he died. His 
 wife died in 1879, aged 68. 
 
 His children — 
 Henry West, b. Jan. 14, 1838; m. Sept. 13, 1868, Ella Field; d. in Sept., 
 
 1903. 
 Jonas, b. Jan. 14, 1840; m. Feb. 28, 1862, Sarah A. Conley. 
 Marcellus, b. Jan., 1849; d. in 1874. 
 Luther, b. June 1, 1854; (was murdered in 1879.) 
 George, b. in 1856; died in infancy. 
 
CESEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY in 
 
 8. HENRY WEST GODIXG (7 Parker, 6 Jonas, 5 Jonathan C, 
 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Hem 
 
 He was born in Livennore, Maine, going to Warren, in 1856, 
 where he soon joined the Baptist Church, of which he was deacon 
 for many years. 1 [e held the office of superintendent of the Sunday 
 School, chorister. • teacher of the Bible class, leader of the 
 
 .;. "and was always true and faithful, whether there 
 few or many to stand by." He enlisted in Company K. 96th 
 Illinois Volunteers, in 1862, and served three years,being discharged 
 rgeant He was slightly wounded in the battle of Look- 
 out Mountain, and was spoken of by his comrades as a brave and 
 faithful soldier. He was an d>olitionist. risking his 
 
 life to uphold its principles. After the war he taught school for 
 several years, was collector of taxes, and baggage master of the 
 Illinois Central Railway for fifteen years. His wife and family 
 survive him. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 Burton Field, b. ; d Sepl — . 18H3; unmarried. 
 
 , Lute, l> ; died in infar 
 
 Gcor. 
 
 Myron Lyman. 
 
 B 
 
 8. J< INAS <■< (DING (7 Parker, 6 Jonas. 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William. J Henry. 1 Hem 
 He was born in Illinois, living in that State for many years. 
 
 He is now a well • inner, residing in Viola. Neb., where lie 
 
 is highly respected ami esteemed. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Laura. I. Dec 10, 1862; d. Sept. 19, 1902. 
 
 ry. h. July 14. 1864 
 John Conley, b March 12, 1867 
 
 '. Dec, 1869. 
 Parker, l>. Aug, 5. 1 S/4 ; .lied in infancy. 
 
 . I. April .V 1H/"'. 
 Mattie, b Feb. 1J. 1879. 
 Luther L, 1>. July 1, 1884. 
 
 6. SI'l \i I.R GODING (5 Jonathan C, 4 William. .1 William, 2 
 
 Henry, 1 I lent'. 
 
 He was born in Watertown, Mass., and married in Jay. Maine, 
 having pone to that town with his father. He walked from Water- 
 town to Maine, his wife riding on a horse beside him; and after 
 reaching there he attempted to reclaim some wild land, but seeing 
 
„, GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 that too much valuable time was lost he purchased an improved 
 farm in Livermore, Maine, where his children were born and the 
 rest of his days were passed. He was a successful farmer. He 
 was a deeply religious man, a Baptist, who frequently filled the 
 pulpit in the absence of the regular pastor. Universally respected, 
 he departed this life, having fought a good fight and kept the faith. 
 
 His children — 
 Hannah, b. March 3, 1797 ; m. Nov. 20, 1823, Nathaniel Harmon ; d. Feb. 
 
 3, 1897. 
 Zebulon, b. Feb. 24, 1899; m. 1st in 1828, Mary Ann Young; 2d Syrena 
 
 Killbreth, in 18SS; d. Feb. 3, 1875. 
 Rhoda, b. in 1801 ; d. in 1801. 
 Rhoda, b. Jan. 9, 1802; m. Sept. 19, 1826, Asa Goding (see 7 Asa); d. 
 
 Jan. 2, 1839. 
 Esther Lovewell, b. Jnue 24, 1804; m. May 1, 1825, Granville Child; d. 
 
 May 27, 1898. 
 Richard Rawson, b. July 17, 1806; m. Feb. 21, 1829; Betsy Beals; d. 
 
 Sept. 22, 1846. 
 Samuel Merrill, b. Oct. 17, 1810; unmarried; d. in Aug., 1836. 
 Daniel, b. March 24, 1814; m. April 30, 1843, Mary Stetson; d. March 
 
 27, 1899. 
 Charles, b. March 20, 1816; drowned June 24, 1843; unmarried. 
 Jane M., b. Sept. 2, 1821; d. May 1. 1886; unmarried. 
 
 7. HANNAH GODING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 
 
 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 After Hannah was married they settled in Livermore, Maine, 
 on a farm ; but at the outbreak of the war they moved to Brocton, 
 Mass., living there eight years, then returning to Maine, settling 
 in Auburn, Canton and Livermore, in turn. In the latter place her 
 husband died, December 27, 1884, the date of his birth being No- 
 vember 8. 1793. After his death she returned to Brocton, residing 
 with her daughter, Martha, until her death. She joined the Baptist 
 Church in 1810, and had a clear recollection of the War of 1812. 
 She was an earnest reader of the Bible and other books, and nearly 
 up to the time of her death was physically well, her intellect un- 
 impaired, with an ever ready speech. Samuel was a manufacturer 
 of sash, doors and blinds, and was a sutler in the army; he was 
 also a hotel manager, having a restaurant at the World's Fair, at 
 St. Louis. Persia served in a Massachusetts regiment during the 
 Rebellion, then was in the silver mines of Nevada, retiring wealthy. 
 Alpheus served in a Massachusetts regiment as captain, afterward 
 being high sheriff in Plymouth, Mass., for many years. Levi en- 
 listed in an independent company, in Chicago, serving three months 
 in the War of the Rebellion ; after serving the period of his enlist- 
 
GESEALOGY OF THE GODIXG FAMILY 
 
 "3 
 
 ment, he returned to his native State and re-enlisted in the 
 Maine regiment as second lieutenant, being promoted for gallantry 
 to first lieutenant, then to captain, eventually becoming major. She 
 brought up a bright, intelligent family, and passed away at almost 
 100 years of age, her life being made up of noble deeds. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Sarah, b. Or- \j.nl 15, 1825. 
 
 1826 ; m. Nov. 20, 1842, Jonathan Chencrv ; <!. 
 June 22. 1886; he d. July 16, 1888. 
 
 Alphcus King, b. May 31, 1827; m. 1st Dec. 16, 1848, Leonora Smith; 
 2d July 16, 1888, Clara S. Bates; d. July 23, 1904. 
 
 Samuel Bickford, b. Oct IS, 1X28; m 1st March 20, 1851, Mercy A. 
 Jones; 2.1 Aug. 14. 1866, Lydia \V. French. 
 
 Persia Bickford. b. July 9, 1831; m. 1st Sept. 15, 1856, Lydia P. Black- 
 well; 2d ■>-, Sarah B. Maxim; d. Jan. 18. 1892. 
 
 Martha Bickford. b. Feb. 13, 1835; m. March 15, 1864, Harrison ' 
 d. June 2<<. 1903. 
 
 Levi Walker, b. Dec. 17, 1837; m. Aug. 14, 1866, Lucrctia G. Chenery : 
 d. May 4. 1876. 
 
 7. ZEB1 ID »N <;< >I)I fencer. 5 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 
 
 William. 2 I leiir\ . 1 i [em 
 
 He is a well known farmer of Livermore, Maine, where he 
 lived and died, respected by all. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Ann Augusta, b. Sept. 10, 1829; m. July 17, 1879, Daniel Walters; d. 
 
 in March, 1884 lie. 
 
 Arabcllc Rawson, 1. Sept 13, 1831; m. March 1, 1860. Flijah W. Dolley. 
 Mary Elizabeth, b Aug. 23, 1832; m. in 1852, Nelson W. Richardson; 
 
 d. Oct. 12. 1883. 
 Roscoe Green, b. Aug. 23, 1835; m. Nov. 22, 1863, Ella M. Gibbs; d. 
 
 June 23, 1894 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Estella, b. Sept. 16, 1856; d. Nov. 16, 1858. 
 
 8. AB VB1 M I R WS( IN ('■< U)IXG (7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer, 5 
 
 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 After her marriage, with her husband she went to California, 
 during the gold excitement, and lived for several years in a mining 
 town in Sierra county. In 1N7<> they purchased a farm in Artesia, 
 in the southern part of the State, also establishing a meat market. 
 In W>2 they moved to Whittier where they now reside. Her son, 
 Leland, is the proprietor of a meat market in Long Beach, Cal., 
 where he enjoys a large and growing trade, while his brother. Wil- 
 mer, is in a similar business in Whittier. 
 
 8 
 
n 4 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 Her children — 
 Elroy Stanford, b. June 1, 1862; d. Nov. 16, 1884; unmarried. 
 Leland Forest, b. Sept. 22, 1867; m. March 12, 1891, Mary E. Pearce. 
 Wilmer Morton, b. Dec. 23, 1872; m. Jan. 25, 1898, Harriet Thurman. 
 
 8. MARY ELIZABETH CODING (7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer, 5 
 
 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband was the proprietor of a farm on which market 
 vegetables were a specialty, in Westbrook, Maine, leaving a splen- 
 did inheritance to his children. 
 Her children — 
 
 Clara Isabel, b. Nov. 28, 1854; m. in 1879, Arthur C. Frost. 
 
 Cora Elizabeth, b. Dec. 17, 1856; m. in 1879, Sumner C. Dennett. 
 
 Helen Marr, b. Dec. 23, 1860; m. in 1884, Fred O. Frost. 
 
 Mabelle Florence, b. April 6, 1865; m. in 1899, Edwin W. Richardson; 
 d. in 1903. 
 
 Walter N., b. May 28, 1868; m. in 1894, Maude L. Weld. 
 
 Winnifred P., b. May 5, 1872; d. Dec. 16, 1879. 
 
 8. ROSCOE GREEN GODING (7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer, 5 Jona- 
 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 For many years he was a very successful general store keeper 
 at Livermore Corner, Maine ; some years before his death his place 
 of business was destroyed by fire, in which the family records of 
 Spencer were burned. His wife has very kindly supplied the data 
 required. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Mary Ann, b. Nov. 22, 1865; m. Sept. 12, 1892, Ellis Dunham. 
 
 Ernest Adelbert, b. Nov. 27, 1869; m. May 2, 1892, Adeline Jones; no 
 issue. 
 
 9. MARY ANN GODING (8 Roscoe G., 7 Zebulon, 6 Spencer, 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Her husband is in the plumbing business in Stamford, Conn. 
 
 He is studying theology, preparing for the ministry. 
 
 Her children — 
 Vesta Ellen, b. April 10, 1896. 
 Roscoe Goding, b. May 28, 1898. 
 Ella May, b. March 11. 1901. 
 Rebecca Milicent, b. Oct. 25, 1902. 
 
 7. ESTHER LOVEWELL GODING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C. 
 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband was a fanner and stock dealer of Livermore, 
 Maine. The following sons were in the War of the Rebellion: 
 
OF THE GO: Mll.y 
 
 115 
 
 Henrj O. died in a military hospital. Harrison . ■klier. 
 
 rved in Company K, 2d Maim- Cavalry. Hei 
 Lucii: n the war. She was a kindly lady, loved b 
 
 neighbors, and lived t'> an extreme age, her faculties being retained 
 almost to the last. 
 
 I |rr children — 
 
 n Bertram, b. in 1826; m. 1st Mi 1. 1874, 
 
 Mar) ( 1 V. 
 
 Hei ' . in Rowena \\ ing . died d 1 ■ ir. 
 
 Clam in 1st D -17. J, >hn i 
 
 Louisa Merrill, b Od 30, 1830; m. July .1. 1855, John G ee 7 
 
 Lucius Lorin, b. in 1833; unmarried; killed in the battle of Cold Harbor. 
 Charl urn, b. July 11, 1835; m. Rosella Ri 
 
 mbs 
 Elizabeth Ann, l> \ ug 16, 1837; m 1 S Lam 
 
 he died I 
 Harrison, b. in 1840; unmarried; d. in ' 
 
 •1. 1) Jan 10, 1842; in in 1865, Frances Hopkins; d Oct. 
 31, I 
 Granville Fitchland, b Vprtl 16, ■ >la B. Wing. 
 
 Danul. b. in 1844; d. in 
 
 I, 1846; n ; ,n. 
 
 7. RICHARD RAW iDING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C. 
 
 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry )• 
 
 He was a farmer, of Livermore, Maine, although he had a long 
 experience in military affairs. He was in the Florida War and 
 was one of those who enlisted to protect the northeastern boundary, 
 when that trouble was on, and later was on a man-of-war. While 
 in service he was thrown from a horse and so disabled that he was 
 discharged, drawing a pension of $8.00 per month afterward. After 
 his death his wife was given a land warrant for 1(>0 land. 
 
 Three times he received an honorable discharge for serving his 
 country. 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 ilphus, b. Sept 19, 1830; d. Feb. 10, 1849; unman 
 Martin, b Feb 15, 1833; m 1 eb 10, 1854 Nov. 9, 1864. 
 
 Otis. b. May 8, 183S; m. 1st March 10, 1856, Starborn; 2d 
 
 Melvina \ Demverse; .''I Mrs. Sophroi 
 Helen, b. March 31, 1838; d. 61; unmarried. 
 
 Harris,,,,, b. March 29, 1840; in. Nov. 25, 1867, Charlotte Leach; no 
 
 Dallas Ludolphus. b. June 12. 1846; d. May 31, 1853. 
 
n6 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. MARTIN GODING (7 Richard R., 6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 
 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was a farmer, of Livermore, Maine, and served in the 4th 
 Maine Battery during the War of the Rebellion, until he came home 
 to die. His wife died Aug. 7, 1903. 
 
 His children — 
 Rush Martin, b. March 4, 1859; d. May 4, 1861. 
 
 Oliver Martin, b. Sept. 28, 1862; m. 1st June 6, 1897, Hattie A. Gay; 
 2d Jan. 14, 1906, Mrs. Myrtie L. McCausland. 
 
 9. OLIVER MARTIN GODING (8 Martin, 7 Richard R., 6 
 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 He resides in Allen's Mills, Maine, where he is the proprietor 
 of a general store. He has no children. His first wife died Feb- 
 ruary 15, 1903. 
 
 8. OTIS GODING (7 Richard R., 6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C., 4 
 
 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Otis was indentured to a cabinet maker for three years, at 
 $3 per month and board ; after serving his time he learned the house 
 builders' trade, including masonry and painting, making it his 
 life work, during his busy life having built many houses in Maine 
 and other States. Finally he made a specialty of mill work, both 
 building and repairing, which he carried on with the assistance 
 of his son, Sumner. In 1890 he purchased a manufacturing plant 
 at West Burke, Vermont, associating with him his son, Arthur, 
 where they make mouldings, sash, doors, blinds, wagons, sleighs, 
 etc., besides carrying a stock of painters' materials. They also 
 make all repairs in both wood and iron, the business increasing to 
 such an extent that they were forced to build a much larger plant 
 in 1905. There they live, are prosperous, and held in high esteem 
 by their fellow townsmen. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Otis Albion, b. Feb. 20, 1857; d. May 16, 1869. 
 Clarissa, b. Nov. 11, 1858; d. Oct. 29, 1859. 
 Sumner Stimson, b. June 10, 1860; m. Jan. 1, 1882, Henrietta Page. 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Anna M.. b. Sept. 18, 1863; m. John Wilcox. 
 
 Melinda, b. Sept. 18, 1865; m. Andrew Hill; d. 
 
 Emma, b. June 3, 1868; m. Hiram Webster. 
 Edna, b. Nov. 18, 1870; m. Samuel A. Aiken. 
 Lottie, b. June 18, 1873; m. Frits Markwell. 
 
 His children by the third wife — 
 Arthur Horace, b. Dec. 4, 1877; m. Sept. 8, 1900, Alma V. Murray. 
 
GESEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 117 
 
 9. SUMNER STIMSON GODING (8 Otis, 7 Richard R., 6 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 He was associated with his father for a number of years in 
 
 building mills and running them. He has since been manager for 
 
 a number of mills, both large and small, in which work he has al- 
 given general satisfaction, and when on his own account, has 
 
 made money. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Chestina Myrilla, b. Sept. 21. 1883. 
 Lula Roberta, b. May 13, 1885; d. Feb. 10. 1887. 
 
 • m Stilson, b May 5, 1887; d. Sept. 2, 1887. 
 Leonard Otis, b. April 28, 1889; unmarried. 
 
 na Bertha, b April 11. I 
 Natalie Annie, l> March 13, 1893. 
 Clifford Stanley, t>. July 19, 1895. 
 
 9. ARTHUR HORACE GODING (8 Otis, 7 Richard R.. 6 
 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry ) . 
 
 II. is associated with Ins father in the manufacturing business, 
 where his assistance in assuming part of the responsibility is of 
 much benefit to his parent 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Luman Palm, b. July 17, 1901. 
 
 8. HARRISi >N G< >DIN< i (7 Richard R.. 6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan 
 
 C, 4 William. 3 William. 2 1 lenry. 1 1 lent 
 
 He enlisted March 1. 1862, in the 1st Maine Cavalry, and was 
 in active service until he was disabled, for which he was discharged 
 May 21, 1862. He was thrown from his horse while on forage 
 duty, afterward taking a severe cold, from which he was a long 
 time recovering. He has no children. In his younger days he 
 learned the carpenters' trade, and has followed it up to the pi 
 time, making a competence. 1 le is well respected ; those who know, 
 speak of him as an honorable, upright man. 
 
 7. DANIEL G< »DING (6 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C. 4 William. 3 
 
 William. 2 1 lenry, 1 I lenry ). 
 
 After his marriage. Daniel settled on a farm in I.ivermore, 
 Maine, where they lived for eight years. He then purchased the 
 farm now the home of his son, Tillson, his wife spinning and weav- 
 ing the cloth from which his own and the children's clothes were 
 
n8 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 made. Pursuing the even tenor of their way they eventually ac- 
 cumulated a handsome fortune, which he lived to enjoy, while his 
 wife, a bright, cheery lady of 93, still survives. They, late in life 
 (1883), purchased a home in Canton, living there until his death, 
 since when she has been with her children, being feeble and par- 
 tially blind. He lived far beyond the allotted time, a life full of 
 usefulness and honor. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Tillson Stetson, b. May 2, 1844; m. March 26, 1870, Augusta Goddard. 
 George Washington, b. June 7, 1845; m. June 22, 1873, Florilla Bryant. 
 Daniel Jefferson, b. Feb. 11, 1847; m. Dec. 8, 1874, Emily Turner. 
 Hezekiah, b. Jan. 19, 1849; d. Sept. 30, 1850. 
 Mary Florence, b. April 25, 1851; d. August 11, 1855. 
 
 8. TILSON STETSON GODING (7 Daniel, 6 Spencer, 5 Jona- 
 
 than C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 In youth he attended the local school, later being a pupil at the 
 high schools of Canton, Britton's Mills and North Livermore, 
 Maine. After completing his education, he taught in the schools 
 of Hartford and Livermore. Maine. In 1866 he went west across 
 the plains, at the time being a typical cowboy, afterward "trying 
 his luck" at gold mining in the headwaters of the Arkansas river. 
 Returning to Maine, after an exciting life, he settled on the old 
 homestead, where he has since lived, and where his children were 
 born. He is an educated, intelligent man, whom it is a pleasure to 
 meet, and who is highly respected in the community. His estimable 
 wife is a sharp, bright lady, well informed, and as hospitable as it 
 is possible to be. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Ephriam Tilson, b. Feb. 8, 1871 ; m. Feb. 29. 1890, Flora E. Poland. 
 Mary Augusta, b. Dec. 6, 1872; m. Oct. 7, 1888, Willis E. Glover. 
 George Thatcher, b. Jan. 26. 1875; m. 1st Nov. 16, 1902, Cora S. Jones; 
 
 2d July 2. 1904, Gladys York; no issue. 
 Luella Jane, b. April 13. 1878; m. Dec. 18, 1895, Elmer H. York. 
 Arthur Daniel, b. April 13, 1881 ; m. April 3, 1901, Martha A. Hodge. 
 Alice Florilla, b. March 8, 1883; m. Feb. 16, 1899, Harry P. Cook. 
 Clarence Floyd, b. July 3, 1885; unmarried. 
 Kate Leone, b. Feb. 18, 1888; m. March 26, 1905, Bernard H. Smith. 
 
 9. EPHRIAM TILSON GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel, 6 
 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 He resides in East Auburn, where he is engaged in teaming. 
 
LOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY n 9 
 
 1 lis children — 
 1 Earl, b. Nov. 27, 1891. 
 Harold I. 
 
 Leon Linwood, b. Nov. li ' May 20. 1896. 
 
 Stanley Floyd, b. April 5, 1897. 
 Annie Mildred, b. Nov. 6, 1904. 
 
 9. MARY AUGUSTA GODIXG (8 Tilson S.. 7 Daniel, 6 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 
 1 !ti) ry i. 
 
 1 [er children — 
 Harry Eugene, b. Nov. 29, 1888; unmarried. 
 
 9. LUELLA JANE Q >DING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel. 6 Spencer, 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henry i. 
 
 I [er children — 
 Myrli I -• 4, 1896. 
 
 itize Mildred, b. Feb. 4. 1898. 
 Tilson Roy, b Jan. 8, 1899 
 
 James Elmer, b. Jan. 26, 1902; d. Jan. 22. 1904. 
 
 9. ARTHUR DANIEL GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel. 6 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan <.'.. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 
 
 1 lenry ). 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 1 Irene, b. Aug 27. 1902; d. Jan. s. 1904. 
 
 9. \I.NT. FLORILLA GODING (8 Tilson S., 7 Daniel. 6 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan <.'., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry 1 
 Henry). 
 
 I Icr children — 
 I ' .. Roy, b. Aug 13, 1900 
 Floyd, b Feb 4. 1902 
 
 8. GEORGE WASHINGTON GODING (7 Daniel, 6 S P 
 
 5 Jonathan ( '.. 4 William, 3 William. _' 1 lenry. 1 llenr\ I. 
 
 His early life was passed on his father's farm. In 1873 he 
 purchased a farm in Hartford. Maine, where he and his wife lived 
 for twenty-nine years, with the exception of three and a half years, 
 he was in a general store at Briton's Mills. After selling out they 
 moved to Livermore, on a farm, remaining there less than two 
 : but having the Goding trading instinct strongly developed, 
 the quiet life on a farm did not suit him. and, purchasing a place 
 in West Peru, Maine, he went into the general merchandise busi- 
 ness, under the name of "( i. W. Goding & Son.'' having associated 
 with him his son, George. There they are doing a thriving busi- 
 
120 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 ness, and are among the first people of the city. He is the postmaster 
 of West Peru. His younger son is a student at the town school. 
 His wife is a charming lady, who makes the stranger welcome, and 
 is a refined, educated woman, who is indeed a helpmate. 
 
 His children — 
 Emma Florence, b. Sept. 30, 1874; d. Feb. 22, 1890. 
 George Ernest, b. Jan. 21, 1879; unmarried. 
 Edward Lee, b. Oct. 18, 1888. 
 
 8. DANIEL JEFFERSON GODING (7 Daniel, 6 Spencer, 5 
 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He is a very wealthy farmer of Auburn, Maine, who, like his 
 brothers, has added largely to amount left to him by his father, 
 and is recognized as one of the leading men of the town. 
 
 His children — 
 Sydney Jefferson, b. March 12, 1875; m. May 4, 1895, Annie Daisy 
 
 Wingate. 
 Addie Josephine, b. Dec. 26, 1885; d. March 27, 1901. 
 
 9. SYDNEY JEFFERSON GODING (8 Daniel J., 7 Daniel, 6 
 
 Spencer, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 In this gentleman we have a thorough, enterprising business 
 man. He deals in real estate, and is the proprietor of the "High 
 Street Laundry," Auburn, Maine, where he is having sufficient 
 business to occupy his whole time. He is shrewd, bright, and a 
 thoroughly energetic young man with bright prospects before him. 
 
 His children — 
 Forrest Linwood, b. April 19, 1896. 
 Violet, b. August 29, 1898; d. April 27, 1900. 
 Lucille Addie, b. July 30, 1900. 
 
 6. HANNAH GODING (5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 
 
 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her husband had formerly lived in Roxbury, Mass., but after 
 they were married they moved to Cambridge, and purchased a 
 public house for the accommodation of Boston pleasure parties. In 
 the year 1798 they embarked on a barge, plying between Boston 
 and Hallowell, Maine, with all their household goods, family, and 
 live stock. On arriving at the latter place he yoked his oxen to a 
 strong white oak cart, upon which he placed all of his worldly be- 
 longings, and made his way to Jay, Maine, where they lived and 
 died. He passed away May 13, 1814, and is buried in the Jay 
 Hill cemetery, where doubtless she also lies. They both were mem- 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE G0D1SG FAMILY 121 
 
 bers of the Methodist Church, he being a class leader. A large 
 number of her descendents have been well educated, some of them 
 devoting a portion of their lives to school teaching. 
 
 Hit children — 
 Hannah, b. May 27, 1796; m. Oct. 9, 1820, William Sylvester; d. in 1875. 
 Susannah, b. Aug. 27, 1797; m. in 1817, William Grose. 
 Joel, b. March 10, 1799; m. Luanda Noyes, of Jay. Maine. 
 Henry Prentice, b. May X, 1801; m. 1st Nancy Tuck; 2d Mrs Patience 
 
 Harrington; d, Feb. 18, 1872. 
 Jonathan, b. Aug. 1, 1802; unmarried. 
 Abigail, b April 14. 1X14; in Daniel Grose; died in 1830. 
 Cyrus, b. Aug. 17, 1805; m. in 1839, Harriet Norton, of North Liver- 
 more, Maine. 
 ,. 1, June '•. 1808; m. March 24, 1831, Jonathan Pike 
 Harriet, I. May 24, 1810; m. in U Stone. 
 
 . I). Oct. 20, 1811; m. 1st in 1840, Sarah Rich, who did 1841 . -'I 
 Jane H. Tuck. 
 
 6. ISAAC GODING (5 Jonathan C. 4 William. 3 William. 2 
 
 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 lie was a farmer of Jay, Maine. later moving to 1'ortland, 
 where In- died. He was drafted in the War of 1812-14, but was 
 not ordered into active service. He was married in Cambridge, 
 Mass., hi-- wife belonging to Woburn, Mass. They are both buried 
 in V. '• cemetery. 
 
 I [is children — 
 Angelmc Lamed, b Ma) -'?. 1801; m. Dec. 3. 1818, Col. Daniel Mcrr.tt ; 
 
 4 Feb. ". I*" 
 Caroline. 1. Nov 9, 1803; .1 March 16, 1S12 
 
 Liter, 1. Ma] 8, 1806; m. March 13. 1X30, Isaiah W Fuller; 
 d. Sept. in. 1- 
 Eliza Ann. b. Oct. 29, 1808; m. April 15. 1X28, Stephen Dana; d 
 
 14. 1883. 
 Tristram Chase, b. March 13. 1811; in 1st \ '2. Susan Berry; 
 
 2,1 Feb 5. 1854, Harriet E. Fletcher; d. March 25, 1892. 
 Amanda Coolidge, l>. July 15. 1813; unmarried. 
 Susan Miranda Emerson, b Nov. 29, 1815; m. in 1839, Asa Park; d. 
 
 in Feb., 1X52 
 Caroline, b. Sept 29, 1818; m Ma) 1. 1835. Sumner Fogg. 
 Silviro. b. July J. 1820; d Dec 16, 1824. 
 Davis Washburn, b. June 2. 182S; d. Aug. 15, 1826. 
 
 7. \\<;i LINK LARNED GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C, 
 4 William. .< William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She was born in Cambridge, Mass., and, with her husband, is 
 buried in Jay, Maine. Colonel Merritt was a very public spirited 
 man, who represented his town in the Maine Legislature. He was 
 a successful farmer and stock dealer. 
 
122 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Her children — 
 Flaville Dorrington, b. Feb. 26, 1820; d. Sept. 13, 1824. 
 Edward Richardson, b. Oct. 26, 1823 ; unmarried ; d. April IS, 1875. 
 Silviro Viranus, b. Jan. 18, 1826; m. April 18, 1852, Catherine F. Kyes; 
 
 d. March 5, 1893. 
 Lidora Ann Dana, b. March 21, 1828; m. Nov. 21, 1852, Gustavus Kyes. 
 John Hall, b. Feb. 22, 1831 ; m. Jan. 4, 1854, Helen M. Adams. 
 Rufus Dorrington, b. March 24, 1834; m. April 28, 1859, Caroline D. 
 
 Wheeler; d. Oct. 6, 1891. 
 Joseph Warren, b. May 25, 1837 ; m. July 30, 1863, Martha B. Frost ; d. 
 
 July 7, 1905. 
 Mary Augusta, b. Sept. 25, 1842; unmarried. 
 George Henry, b. Feb. 25, 1844; m. Feb. 16, 1871, Emma F. Shumway. 
 
 7. LOUISA CARTER CODING (6 Isaac. 5 Jonathan C, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She was born in Jay, Maine, where her girlhood was passed. 
 
 After her marriage, she moved on a farm in North Livermore ; 
 
 they both were buried from there. 
 
 Her children — 
 Elisha Coolidge, b. Jan. 31, 1831; m. Aug. 16, 1857, Antoinette Walker; 
 
 she d. March 12, 1898. 
 Andrew Day, b. March 10. 1835; d. Jan. 28, 1899; unmarried. 
 Eliza Ann Dana, b. April 24, 1841 ; m. Jan. 1, 1882, Hiram A. Merrill. 
 Louisa Carter, b. April 24, 1841 ; d. in infancy. 
 
 7. ELIZA ANN GODING (6 Isaac. 5 Jonathan C. 4 William, 3 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Eliza Ann, b. Aug. 10, 1830; d. May 8, 1832. 
 Eliza Ann M., b. April 19, 1837; d. June 8, 1859; unmarried. 
 Henrietta Emeline, b. Oct. 8. 1839; d. Feb. 26, 1867; unmarried. 
 Mary Frances, b. Oct. 14, 1842; m. Sept. 25, 1866, Dr. George S. Steb- 
 
 bins; d. Nov. 15, 1901. 
 Caroline Jane, b. Feb. 16, 1847; d. Jan. 2, 1878; unmarried. 
 
 7. TRISTRAM CHASE GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C, 4 
 
 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Jay, Maine. His first wife was born in Sebec ; 
 after her death, June 11, 1853, he married Miss Fletcher, who be- 
 longed to Haverhill, Mass., with whom he lived until his death. 
 She died in Richmond, Ind., at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Taylor, 
 April 1, 1904. In 1839 he was sergeant of artillery under Major 
 General Isaac Hodsdon, whose forces were used to protect the 
 northeastern frontier of Maine, and was called into active service 
 February 20 of that year. In the War of the Rebellion he enlisted 
 as orderly sergeant, October 12, 1861, in Company I, 12th Maine 
 
FAMILY 123 
 
 regiment, from which h<- v iber 10, 
 
 account of a severe illness. Not being satisfied with that experi- 
 he re-enl 2 : . 1863, mpany 1 >. 
 
 30th Maine regiment, and returned to the front After being 
 severely wounded at the battle of Cane River, La., April 
 he was compelled I ' n on the field until after dark, when he- 
 
 was rescued bj two of ix>\ ns, who were members 
 
 of his regiment. Remaining in the hospital I time, he was 
 
 transferred t" Bangor, Maine, where th<- ball was extracted Oc- 
 tober 13, 1864. His health continued to fail, the trouble developing 
 into consumption, from which he died, in East Hampden, Maine. 
 He is buried in Bangor, Maine. He v. cupation a painter 
 
 and decoratoi irlier being a cabinet mak 
 
 His children b) the first wife — 
 tram Madi I Jan. 7. 1857, Caroline A. 
 
 1 la- 
 Laura Belinda, 1. I >•■• 17. 1843; m Vug 19, 1869, W. II. K' 
 
 Angeline Mcrritt, I. Feb 1. 1847; m M lor; no 
 
 Louisa Fuller, b Ma) 31, 1849; d 
 
 Horace Grcc! 1851 ; unmarrii 
 
 1 lis children by tl ' wife — 
 
 Edgar, l>. July 27, 1857; d. Feb 24, 1861. 
 
 8. TRISTRAM MADISON CODING (7 Tristram < 
 
 5 Jonathan C, 4 William. 3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henrj i. 
 
 He was born in Bangor, Maine, his first wife coming from 
 South Berwick, Maine, the second I nit.- Falls, Mass. For 
 
 many years a telegraph Ith compelled him to retire- 
 
 to a farm on which he spent the latter days of his life at Aver. Mass. 
 
 His children by the first wife — 
 Herbert, 1>. May 28, 1858; unmarri 
 Carrie Adelia, Vpril 1. I860 
 
 Tristram Arthur, b. 24, 1894; unman 
 
 Albert Edgai I; m. Fannie ; no 
 
 I >,-!•.. v >, 1864; in Ocl 27, I ie. 
 
 John Willard, b. April ?. 18 • 7. 1885. 
 
 Jedediah. 1867; d. Nov. 16, I 
 
 Grace Annie, I,. March 27. 18 
 
 Percy Jedediah 370; unmarried. 
 
I2 4 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 His children by the second wife — 
 Bertha May, b. May 4, 1884; m. April 6, 1904, Ashton W. Hadley. 
 
 9. DELIA MABEL GODING (8 Tristram M., 7 Tristram C, 6 
 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 She was born in Waterville, Maine, at the present time residing 
 
 on a farm in Stillriver, Mass. She is an intelligent, educated lady. 
 
 Her children — 
 Morrill Goodwin, b. Dec. 11, 1899. 
 
 9. JOHN WILLARD GODING (8 Tristram M., 7 Tristram C, 
 6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C., 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Waterville, Maine, and lived there until eleven 
 years of age. After the death of his mother he removed to Groton, 
 with his father, where he attended the Moore school for two years. 
 They then moved to Aver, Mass., where, after passing a credit- 
 able examination, he was admitted to the high school, from which he 
 was graduated in the class of 1883, at the same time being employed 
 in a drug store. In 1884, unknown to his friends, he presented 
 himself for, and successfully passed, an examination before the 
 examining board for a cadetship at the U. S. Military Academy at 
 West Point, in competition with several others. Proceeding to 
 West Point in June, he threw every energy into his work, and suc- 
 ceeded so well that he ranked 13 in a class of 68. In the midst of 
 his work, with every prospect of success, he was cut down in the 
 second year with heart trouble, due, it was thought, to overex- 
 ertion. He was a high spirited, ambitious boy, earnestly desiring 
 a liberal education, and won the coveted honors, not through favor 
 or patronage, but, as one of the examining board said, "by his 
 superior ability alone." His room-mate wrote: "For years to 
 come, the death of John Goding will bring a hush over every com- 
 pany of cadets among whom it may be mentioned." Lieutenant 
 Browne, U. S. M. A., wrote: "Mr. Goding's record here has been 
 one that his friends may well be proud of," while Major General 
 Merritt, superintendent of the academy, in a letter to John's father, 
 said: "Your son was justly a favorite with both his comrades and 
 the officers of the academy. He was an excellent student, an ex- 
 emplary cadet, and a well bred gentleman. He had received the 
 evidences of the highest appreciation of his superiors in being 
 made an officer of his class, and is a loss to the academy and to the 
 class of which he was a member." Wherever he lived he was a first 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE G0D1NG FAMILY 125 
 
 favorite, while his brother cadets and teachers speak of him as a 
 young man of more than ordinary promise. 
 
 ( If his brothers, Herbert is express messenger, employed by 
 one of the express companies, where he holds positions of great 
 trust and responsibility. Percy J. won the scholarship for Williams 
 College, but on account of lack of funds, which forced him to give 
 up his educational work, he learned the business of cooking, now 
 being one of the best known chefs in this country. Albert E. is a 
 commercial traveler. 
 
 8. HARRISON GODI\"< i (7 Tristram C, 6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C, 
 
 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Bangor, Maim-, where his early life was 
 passed. He served in the War of the Rebellion in the 2d Maine 
 regiment, receiving a wound while on duty along the Potomac. He 
 owns what is called the best farm in Harvard, Mass., where he 
 resides. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Thomas Edgar, b. Sept- 3, 1879; d Feb 3, 1900. 
 
 Adopted child, now dead 
 
 8. ANGELINE MERRITT Gi )DING (7 Tristram G, 6 Isaac, 5 
 Jonathan 1 . 4 William. .^ William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 It is a pleasanl dutj to render credit where it is due. and much 
 credit is due to the lady whose name appears above, for the suc- 
 cessful compilation of the genealogy of the Goding family. In the 
 beginning she wrote: "1 am interested in having the history full 
 and complete, and will cheerfully and freely do all I can to make 
 it so," a promise she has fulfilled t<> the letter. She has written 
 hundreds of letter-, spenl many dollars in postage and Stationery 
 in the search for "missing links." yet never realized that there was 
 such a word as "fail." She deserves the best thanks of the family 
 for her thorough and conscientious labors. She was born in 
 Bangor, Maine, earl) evincing a fondness for educational affairs. 
 She was married in Bangor, Maine, then moved to Richmond, 
 Ind., her present home. Her ability was soon recognized, as is 
 shown in her election to various positions in the local societies. 
 Besides being secretary to the Home of the Friendless, she is special 
 agent of the U. S. Department of Labor and Commerce, for ob- 
 taining statistics of female prisoners, and held a similar position on 
 the last census. She is active in the work connected with the M. 
 E. Church, being secretary of the Ladies' Aid Society, where her 
 influence is felt, and her sterling worth appreciated. A regular 
 
126 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 contributor to various periodicals, her writings are well received, 
 while she frequently is called upon to prepare papers for the His- 
 torical and other societies. For many years the sole care of her 
 paralyzed stepmother, who required the attention of a babe, rested 
 on her, yet she never complained. She is a central figure in local 
 social circles, receiving and visiting the most cultured families in 
 Richmond. Talented, well read, she is liberal to a fault, with 
 abundant charity for all who come within the sphere of her influ- 
 ence. Her husband has occupied the position of express messenger 
 for many years. They are childless. 
 
 7. SUSAN MIRANDA EMERSON GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jona- 
 than C, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children — 
 Louisa Maria, b. Dec. 10, 1840; m. William H. Millikin; d. July 13, 
 1905 ; no issue. 
 
 7. CAROLINE GODING (6 Isaac, 5 Jonathan C, 4 William, 3 
 
 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She was born in Jay, Maine, but for years she has resided in 
 Woodfords, where she is now living, a woman whose mental powers 
 have been remarkably preserved, her memory something phenome- 
 nal, for upon it many a knotty question has been compelled to de- 
 pend for solution, in connection with this work., 
 
 Her children — 
 Emeline Dana, b. Feb. 1, 1836: m. Feb. 7, 1860, George L. Perry. 
 Susan Ellen, b. June 4, 1838; m. Sept. 2, 1862, Rev. Melville King, D.D. ; 
 
 d. Oct. 10, 1901. 
 John Sumner, b. April 20, 1842; m. Aug. 4, 1863, Mary A. Calhoun. 
 Frederick Augustine, b. July 12, 1850; m. Dec. 20, 1S80, Louisa Miller. 
 Florence Anna, b. Oct. 15, 1852; m. Oct. 15, 1877. Frank P. Waterhouse. 
 Alice Ilsley, b. Nov. 1, 1861 ; unmarried. 
 
 5. SPENCER GODING (4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Watertown, Mass., and spent the greater part 
 of his life there. Neither his wife's name nor his vocation is 
 known, she being born in 1758 and died in 1831. Some of his 
 descendants of the present generation have added another d to the 
 good old name, without good reasons, but in these pages their 
 method of spelling will be used, as otherwise there would be no 
 proof that they belonged to the family. It is to be hoped that they 
 will return to the original manner of spelling the name. 
 
 His Revolutionary War record is fairly complete, having been 
 published in "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolu- 
 
GENEAl FAMILY 127 
 
 tionary War.'' Vol. VI. He was a private in Captain Samuel Bar- 
 nard's company. Colonel Thomas Gardi iment, which 
 
 marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775. service four days; private 
 in Captain Abnei pany, Lieutenant I William 
 
 Bond's (late Colonel Gardner's) 37th regiment, company return 
 dated Cambrid .ember 7. 1775. receiving an order 
 
 bounty coat or its equivalent in - 
 
 13, 1775; he again enlisted for thi irs, unless dischai 
 
 November 16, 1776, liis name appearing in the n 
 tinental army, frequently, throughout the war. He was under 
 arms during the battl< ind Bunker Hill, doubtless 
 
 being engaged in 
 
 I lis children — 
 
 Sarah, b. in 1781 ; m. 1 
 8, I 
 
 Nathanii 
 - 
 
 Margaret Mr. 
 
 Tub 
 
 William 
 
 Hannah, b. m 1791 ; in V $15. John I 
 
 Ruth. 1. in IT" 
 
 6. SARAH GODINi 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 
 
 1 Henr 
 
 After her death. Captain Myrick married Charlotte Brown, 
 mber 2, 1826, and died Septembei 60. He is 
 
 not mentioned in the Myrick geneal 
 
 I Kr children — 
 Ann B„ b. M m. April 13, Ian. 
 
 •• 
 Benjamin, 
 Emily, b. Sept 3, 18 iD Williams. 
 
 h, b Jan 24, 180 15, 1841, I! 
 
 George, b. Oct 11, 1810; m., name of wit *m. 
 
 th, b Jul) - m. William Field 
 
 Mary Ann. b. 1816; in. William D 
 
 Maria, h in June, 1817; m 
 
 6. NATHANIEL 1 ".< IDIN< i 1 5 Spencer, 4 William. 3 William. 2 
 
 I tenrj . 1 I lenn 1 
 
 He was horn in Watertown, Mass., where his early life was 
 spent. His indentun show that he learned the trade of 
 
 paper making there, and a Bible is still in possession of the family 
 giving the family records, the paper on which it is printed having 
 
128 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 been made by Nathaniel, by the old hand method. He finally settled 
 in Gardner, Maine, where he worked at his trade until his death. 
 His wife was born March 11, 1793, and died January 4, 1860. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Spencer, b. March 20, 1812; unmarried; probably died at sea. 
 
 John Clark, b. May 27, 1813; m. Oct. 5, 1836, Judith C. Bryant; she 
 
 d. March 25, 1891. 
 Martha, b. Nov. 20, 1814; d. April 10, 1816. 
 Margaret, b. June 14, 1816; m. Samuel Tower; d. Aug., 1900. 
 Eliza, b. Dec. 22, 1817 ; m. Oct. 26, 1842, Joshua K. Osgood ; d. July 6, 
 
 1881. 
 Nathaniel, b. Aug. 15, 1819; m. Aug. 17, 1847, Rachel H. Motherwell; 
 
 d. March 12, 1862. 
 Emily Louisa, b. Feb. 22, 1821 ; m. Dec. 10, 1837, William F. Carleton ; 
 
 d. July 13, 1875. 
 Esther, b. Feb. 2, 1823; m. 1st Feb. 14, 1837, Edward Nutting; 2d 
 
 Robert Forbes; d. Dec. 19, 1890; no issue from either marriage. 
 George Wells, b. Aug. 8, 1824; m. Dec. 1, 1845, Margaret L. Goodwin; 
 
 d. April 14, 1900. 
 Granville, b. Dec. 17, 1825; m. June 30, 1855, Martha Donnell. 
 Sarah Myrick, b. May 14, 1828; m. Jan. 18, 1846, James R. Waterman; 
 
 he d. in 1895. 
 Andrew, b. Oct. 26, 1829; d. Aug. 15, 1832. 
 James, b. May 26, 1831 ; d. July 13, 1831. 
 Mary Judith, b. June 26, 1832; d. Dec. 30, 1832. 
 
 7. JOHN CLARK GODDING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He began to learn the paper making business at the age of ten, 
 in Gardner, Maine, and continued in the same mill for 61 years. 
 His first employers were Samuel Cox & Company, where his father 
 worked, and who received for John's work 15 shillings or $2.50 
 per week during the most of his minority. This company was suc- 
 ceeded by Springer Moore & Company, of which John Coding was 
 a member, and he was ever considered a faithful, industrious em- 
 ployee. He twice visited Boston, but returned at the earliest possible 
 moment to Gardner, the surroundings not being at all to his taste. 
 With these exceptions, his entire life was passed in his native town. 
 The writer spent a very pleasant hour in his company, finding 
 him to be bright, with every faculty preserved at the advanced age 
 of 93, and learned that he walked into town, a distance of one mile, 
 nearly every day. He is held in high esteem by all of the citizens 
 of the city. His daughter, Isabel, is an exceptionally intelligent 
 lady, a retired Brooklyn (N. Y.) school teacher. 
 
GEKEALOGY OF THE GODISG FAMILY 129 
 
 ]]]> children — 
 Isabella 'ct. 7, 1S37; unmarried. 
 
 Mary Juditl ranklin H. B.V 
 
 8. MARY JUDITH ( Nathaniel, 5 Spen- 
 
 cer, 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 Her children — 
 
 Frank I 
 
 7. MARG . 4 William. 3 
 
 William. 2 I lenr) . 1 1 [enr 
 
 1 Iit children — 
 Sarah. 1 
 
 7. ELIZA GODINi I William, 3 Wil- 
 
 liam. 2 Hem , 1 
 
 •' — 
 
 Antn 
 
 W( llll | 
 
 Ann.- 
 
 7. X \'II1 Wll'.l. <;< '1-1 I William. 
 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Hem 
 
 I lc was born in his 
 
 life v. 
 
 Decci 1879; si 
 
 who arc an hi 
 born in 1S24, but his 1 
 lli-. hildren — 
 
 John 
 
 John I 
 
 I 
 
 8. JOHN GR \\\ I! : Nathaniel, 
 
 5 Spenci v. 4 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henr 
 
 Il< ine, \vh< 1 
 
 ing through the city high school. I 't the 
 
 Massachu of Phan m which institution he was 
 
 ated in 1874 hen he has I d in the drug 
 
 business, in Boston. 1 of the 
 
 Massacb Pharma rican 
 
 Pharmaceutical Ass ite F'har- 
 
130 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 maceutical Association since its organization, member of the Bos- 
 ton Association of Retail Druggists and its treasurer since it was 
 organized. He is a member of the Middlesex Club, and is a well 
 known figure in Masonic circles. He is a courteous, active man, 
 with a fine business in the nicest part of Boston, and takes a promi- 
 nent part in the social and professional affairs of the city. 
 
 His children — 
 Marguerite Adelaide, b. Oct. 16, 1889; d. June 24, 1891. 
 
 8. FRED LAWSON GODDING (7 Nathaniel, 6 Nathaniel, 5 
 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 Mr. Godding was born and educated in Gardner, Maine, 
 settling in Boston for his permanent abode. As is true of so many 
 of the name, he inclined toward commercial affairs, becoming as- 
 sociated with the Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company, of which 
 he is the Boston manager. Although a young man, he has been 
 eminently successful financially, at the present time being one of 
 the wealthiest men in the city, his keen, bright intellect, and charm- 
 ing, approachable manner making him one of the best known 
 figures in the social and business world there. He has no family. 
 
 8. EDWARD ROBERT GODDING (7 Nathaniel, 6 Nathaniel, 
 5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 He was born in Gardner Maine, attending the public schools 
 until the age of sixteen, when he entered the employ of a pharma- 
 cist, of Boston, at the same time pursuing his studies at the Massa- 
 chusetts College of Pharmacy. After completing the prescribed 
 course of that institution he was graduated in 1881, soon after, ac- 
 cepting a position in a pharmacy in Eau Claire, Wis., the following 
 year becoming proprietor, and marrying one of that city's charm- 
 ing daughters. The flood having ruined his business and stock, he 
 established another pharmacy there, later moving to Menomonee, 
 Wis., where he remained for some time. After residing in Bessi- 
 mer, Mich., and West Superior, Wis., he returned to Eau Claire, 
 June 28, 1897, where he has since resided, being the proprietor of 
 one of the best pharmacies in the city. The esteem in which he is 
 held was shown in June, 1905, when he was elected school com- 
 missioner, a position he still retains. He is member of Eau Claire 
 Lodge, No. 16, K. of P., Eau Claire Lodge, No. 112, F. & A. M., 
 Eau Claire Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M. and its scribe. 
 
 His elder son is a graduate of the Eau Claire High School, and 
 is in the employ of the Rogers Lumber Company, of Russell, N. D., 
 the younger son being a student. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 131 
 
 His children — 
 Edward Lyman, b. Jan. 17, 1885; unmarried. 
 Frederic Seeley. b. Oct 6, 1892. 
 
 7. EMILY LOUISA GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 Wil- 
 liam, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry I. 
 
 Her husband was born October 7, 1810, and died September 
 7, 1882. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Francis William, b. March 18. 1838; m. 
 
 Wi Icy Wellington, b. July 4, 1840; m. 
 
 Twin sisters, b Oct 2>. 1843; died, doubtless, shortly after birth 
 
 Ann Sarah, b. April 11, 1851; <1. Dec. 14, 1852. 
 
 Forrest Emmons. !> March 11, 1854. 
 
 F.mily Augusta, b April 15, 1856; m. Oct. 23. 1880, Jasper Houdlette. 
 
 Elmer Leland, b March 22, 1861. 
 
 Eliza Goding, b. July 22, 1862; d. Aug. 30, 1862. 
 
 7. GEORGE WILLS GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 
 
 William. 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henr 
 
 He was a machinist ; while on his way to accept a position he 
 was killed by a train in Providence. R. I. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Sarah Whitman, b, Sepl 23, 1847; d. Aug. 20. 1850. 
 George Edward, b. Jan 23. 1.851 ; d. Sep- 
 Helen Louisa, b. Sept 8, 1859; m. Oct. 1. 1885, Charles II 
 
 8. HELEN LOUISA GODING 6 Nathaniel, 5 
 
 Spencer. 4 William, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She resides in Crab Orchard, Tenn. 
 
 Her children — 
 George Goding. b. Oct. 20, 1886; d. March 26, 1887. 
 Jessie Glen, b. Sept. 27, 1888; unmarried. 
 Amelia Margaret, l> Oct 6, 1890. 
 Ralph Goodwin, b, March 18, 1894. 
 Helen Adams, b July 9, 1896. 
 
 7. GRANVILLE GODING (6 Nathaniel, 5 Spencer, 4 William. 
 
 3 William. _' Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 In early life his home was with an uncle. In 1840 hi 
 to Windsor. Maine, with his parents, where he remained until 1852, 
 when he, with so many others, went to California in search of gold, 
 remaining until April, 1855. When war was declared between the 
 North and South he felt that his country needed his services and 
 enlisted September 10. 1862, in the 21st Maine regiment, serving 
 under General Banks, receiving an honorable discharge August 25, 
 
t 3 2 GENEALOGY OF THE CODING FAMILY 
 
 1863. The remaining years have been passed on the old homestead, 
 in Windsor, under the care of his devoted children. His elder 
 daughter resides on the old farm, where her hospitality should be 
 tested to be appreciated. The younger daughter was a teacher in 
 the public schools of Portland, Maine, for many years ; but owing 
 to ill health she was obliged to change her vocation and is now in 
 an office in that city. She has a charming personality, is well edu- 
 cated, and has been the chief source of information in connection 
 with the Spencer Goding branch as recorded in this work. 
 
 His children — 
 Charles Henry, b. May 5, 1856; d. Oct. 6, 1877; unmarried. 
 Clara Luella, b. April 25, 1860; m. Sept. 27, 1884, Robert B. Jewell; no 
 
 issue. 
 Mary Eliza, b. Aug. 27, 1861 ; unmarried. 
 
 7. SARAH MYRICK GODING (6 Nathaniel. 5 Spencer, 4 Wil- 
 liam. 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry ) . 
 She is a very pleasant lady, with a good memory, being the 
 
 source of much valuable data not otherwise obtainable. She has 
 
 an interesting family. Her eldest son was murdered in Texas, 
 
 where he was the manager of a ranch. 
 
 Her children — 
 Joseph Howe, b. Dec. 15, 1847; d. in 1878; unmarried. 
 Warren Miller, b. Oct. 28. 1849; d. in 1851. 
 
 Eva Magdalen, b. Jan. 6, 1855; m. 1st Nov. 20. 1872, Levi F. Harlow; 
 2d Nov. 27. 1878, John Edwards; 3d Dec. 24. 1881, Joseph Leighton. 
 Robert Zenas, b. Dec. 27, 1867; m. June 8, 1894, Minnie Keith. 
 
 6. MARGARET GODING (5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 William, 2 
 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 
 Her children by the first husband, none by the second — 
 George, b. 1822 ; lost with the steamer "Quincy," of Cape Hatteras. 
 Henry, b. Jan. 5. 1823 ; m. April 23, 1844, Anne Ely. 
 Margaret, b. 1824; m. John Tucker. 
 Benjamin, b. 1826; d. in 1842. 
 Sarah, b. 1827 ; m. Mr. Hodgkins. 
 Albert, b. Aug. 31, 1829; m. Louisa A. Rollins. 
 
 6. WILLIAM GODING (5 Spencer. 4 William, 3 William, 2 
 
 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 All that is known of this member of the family is that his chil- 
 dren were born in Jay, Maine. As none of the descendents are 
 known to any of his near relatives, doubtless they have become 
 extinct. 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODI.XG FAMILY I33 
 
 His children — 
 
 George C, b. Sept. 17, 1812; m. Octavia 
 
 Sarah, b. Nov. 2. ' Vug. 25, 1816. 
 
 William, b. N 1814. 
 
 Harriet, b. Dec 17. 
 Al.ram, b. Feb. 8, 1819. 
 
 7. GEORGE C. GOD i William, 5 Spencer, 4 William, 3 
 
 William, 2 1 lenrj . 1 I leni 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 in Brighton, M 
 
 6. HAWAII GODING (S Spencer, 4 William. 3 William. 2 
 I [enry, 1 I [enry I. 
 
 I I'T children — 
 Hannah, b April 1. 1817; m Aug 20, 1835, V\ re«n; '1. Sept. 
 
 4. 1 
 
 4. HENRY i,< (DING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Hem 
 
 Id- name first n the W 
 
 1729, as having been elected ' 
 officer charged with tl 
 
 stray swine, being again elected to the larch 13, 1738. 
 
 ( in thi I • i March. 1741. he wa 
 
 officer whose dut) w.i^ to impound stray cattle. At a general 
 meeting held m Watertowi 30, 1743, he purchased, by 
 
 bidding, a piece of land b the town jiving 
 
 his bond for that a ["he land "The 
 
 Third Lot "i No - ; ;t Nine tnded 
 
 Southerly 1>> the Waj aforsd Laid out b 
 
 partly by Lot No. 4 and partly by Lot No. 5. (thi le running 
 
 from the Sd V Sd i 'hem 
 
 Straight Line t" Wm ( 
 
 Northerly and Easterly by Land of William - imber 
 
 of other transfers are recorded. 
 
 Having no children, he brought his nephew. Jeduthun Goding, 
 into his home, and reared him, to whom he left his property, at 
 death, as is show ii in the following will : 
 
 HENRY I I IDING'S WILL 
 
 In the name of God Ann:' 1 Henrj i in the 
 County of Middx. and the Province ol .\ En- 
 gland — Husbandi h the met ■! and 
 memory ordain and make this my Last Will ami Testament, tli 
 in the first Place 1 Comitt my Soul into the hat 1 That Gave it, 
 
134 
 
 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 Trusting Through the Merrits of Jesus Christ to obtain from my heavenly 
 father The full and free Pardon of all my sins and admition Among the 
 
 Spirits of just men made perfect In the next Place I Commit my Body 
 
 to the Earth To be Decently Intered at the Descretion of my Executor : 
 hereafter to be named Nothing Doubting But at the General Reserection I 
 
 shall Receive the Same again And as to my worldly Estate that God has 
 
 Blessed me with after all my just Debts and Fenaral Charges are Paid I 
 Give and Bequeath as follows : 
 
 My Will is That all my Real Estate Whatsoever & Whersoever it may 
 Be found I Give and bequeath unto My Dearly Beloved Wife Elizabeth 
 Goding To Improve During her natural Life, and in case she Shall Stand in 
 need, to Sell any Part or the Wholl of my Real Estate. 
 
 My Will is and I Give and bequeath to my beloved Wife all my Per- 
 sonal Estate Whatsoever and wheresoever it may be found to be at her 
 entire dispose my will that after mine and my wifes Desease That all my 
 Estate that Shall then Remain after all funaral charges and after just Debts 
 are Paid Go to Jeduthan Goding my Kinsman whom I Brought up to be 
 at his dispose. 
 
 And I Do hereby Constetut make and ordain my Trusty friend Mr. 
 Henry Holden to be my Sole Executor to this my Last Will and testement 
 And I do hereby disalow and disanull all and Every other Instrument or 
 righting whatsoever That may be Presented by any Person Whatsoever 
 After my decease and this to be my Last Will And testement And do Rattifie 
 and Confirm The afore righten Instrument and no other to be my Last Will 
 and Testament 
 
 In witness I have hereunto set my hand and seal This ninth Day of 
 February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty six 
 and in the twenty ninth year of his Majestys Reign 
 Signed sealed Subscribed and Declared 
 By the said Henry Goding to be his 
 Last Will And Testement- 
 In Presence of us 
 Henry Prentice 
 Christopher Grant 
 Thomas Learned. 
 Filed for Probate 
 27 Aug. 1757. 
 
 4. SAMUEL GODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 He was born in Watertown, Mass., later being adopted by 
 Samuel Bull, the husband of Elizabeth Goding, who resided in 
 Menotomy, now Arlington, Mass. He assisted in the erection of 
 a meeting house October 8, 1733, in Cambridge, and October 11, 
 1734, owned to the covenant. He was a soldier in the French and 
 Indian War, his name appearing on a list not dated, but probably 
 in 1758, from Captain Littlefield's company, in Colonel Pribble's 
 regiment, giving the names of the men who were fed on the march 
 home from the lake. His record in the Revolutionary War is as 
 follows : Enlisted as a private in Captain Peirce's company, of 
 
 (phOs 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 135 
 
 Waltham, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Con- 
 cord and Lexington. The company was called out by Colonel 
 Thomas Gardner, and re] 1 as guards until 
 
 Saturday, the fourth day after the fight at Concord. 
 His wife, who died in 177S, left the following will: 
 
 In the Name of God Amen. The Eightenth Day of July, 1778 1 
 
 Mary Godding of Cambridge in the County of middlescx in the Si 
 
 the m low Being of Sound mind and 
 
 memory for which I thai d Calling to mind the Mortality of 
 
 ng Ti I tin-, to be my Last Will and 
 
 met ■ ill I Comit my Soul into the hands of God that Gave it and 
 my body I Recomcnd to the nt manner and as 
 for Such worldly Estate a- I am in pos •■ to my Daughter in 
 Law mary Godding t; and Cloth- 
 ing &c. Never the less if my Daughter Deborah Godding flctchcr Shoulf 
 
 Return to Cambridge m;. that mary Godding & Deborah fletchcr 
 
 Should Share what I leave equally between them in Witness I have 
 
 Sined Scaled and Declared by the mary Godding as her il and 
 
 testcment 
 
 (Signed) marv Godding, 
 in Presence of us 
 
 Saml Chandler 
 
 M:iry I 'hips 
 
 Mary Chandler. 
 
 I li>- children — 
 
 1. 1753, Thoma 
 
 Hei .h ; d. in 17 
 
 I in in fat 
 
 11; • 19, 1 7 1 J . in 1 1. _'J 177 
 
 John, bapr 1745; m July 2(>. 1771. Marj 
 
 177s 
 
 1 ; 177S. Pai :wo children 
 
 Deboi 1754 ; m Mr Fletcher. 
 
 1755; probably died in infancy. 
 
 5. HENRY GODING [4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 For rs he lived in Lexington, Mass., where his two 
 
 first children were horn, and where he and hi- wife cod; 
 were admitted into the church May 1, 1761. In 1766 the) v 
 dismissed from the church to K anada, but did not reach 
 
 that town. haviiiL ' in Rindge, X. 11.. on the place since 
 
 known as the Deacon Cummings' farm. The town 
 February 11. 17uS, and in the following month he was chosen one 
 of the selectmen. A year or two after he was excommunicated 
 from the Rindge church for "want of sympathy with the creed and 
 
136 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 a failure to observe the ordinances," he having espoused the Bap- 
 tists' cause. His character was unquestioned, and he was con- 
 sidered one of the most influential men in the town, pleading his 
 own cause in a masterful manner. For two years there were dis- 
 cussions in the church over the matter until July 4, 1772, "as to ye 
 case of ye absent brethren Ezekiel Jewett and Henry Godding ye 
 church unanimously voted for their long absenting themselves from 
 public worship and special ordinances and for their renouncing the 
 infant Baptism by having plunged into ye water by a pretended 
 minister, and for their hard speeches respecting this church and 
 ye church universal, and declared non communion with ye above 
 said Brethren, and do abridge them all special church Priveleges 
 and ordered it to be connected to the records. As to ye absenting 
 sisters their conduct in long withdrawing is at present bore with." 
 Twenty years later Sarah Goding, at her request, was restored to 
 her former relations with the church. 
 
 While the Revolutionary War was progressing, he, with many 
 others, prepared and signed a Declaration of Independence in 1776, 
 at Rindge. It is evident he was a man of strong convictions and 
 was ready to take the consequences of his actions. 
 
 During the French and Indian War he enlisted, in Boston, 
 February 13, 1759, in a company of foot under Captain Thomas 
 Adams, in Colonel Ebenezer Nichols' regiment, raised for the re- 
 duction of Canada ; but on account of sickness he was left at home 
 and never rejoined his regiment. 
 
 Little is known of his descendents in the male line. His son, 
 Samuel, enlisted March 20. 1777, in Colonel Nathan Hale's regi- 
 ment, serving three years in the Revolutionary War ; a man of the 
 same name lived in Norway, Maine, in 1799. His son, Isaac, com- 
 mitted suicide in a creek near Rindge. Nothing is known of Henry 
 nor of Ariel. However, the descendents through the female line, 
 through Abigail and Judith, to the present time are known, those 
 through the later being herewith given, a divergence from the 
 original plan of the work. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Samuel, bapt. April 5, 1761 (History of Rindge says "bapt. May 1"). 
 
 Mary, bapt. in Oct., 1765 ; d. young. 
 
 Henry, b. June IS, 1766. 
 
 Sarah, b. in 1771; d. July 27, 1S34; unmarried. (Lived in Harvard.) 
 
 Abigail, b. June 20, 1775: m. Sept. 24, 1794, John Russell; d.(had issue). 
 
 Isaac, b. in 1777; d. in 1852; unmarried. 
 
 Judith, b. July 18, 17S0; m. June 5, 1794, John Cary; d. Dec. 6, 1820. 
 
 Ariel. 
 
THE GODISG FAMILY 
 
 6. ABIG \II. '.< IDING I 5 Henry, 4 Samuel, 3 William. 2 Henry. 
 
 1 Ilcnr 
 
 1 ler 
 
 Abigail, b. June 28, 1795; m. F.li Brigham, of Jaffrcy. N H. and re- 
 
 rmont 
 Rebecca, b. April 19, 1S01 ; m - Crane, of Dalton. N. H. 
 
 6. JUDITH GODING I . ; Henry, 4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 
 1 Henry). 
 
 Idren — 
 I 
 Judil 
 
 I 
 Gilmnn. b Dec 1. 1808; in J 
 
 John March 31, 
 
 Judith, b 
 
 . I \:\ (6 Judith, 5 Hci • imuel, 3 William, 2 
 1 [enr) . 1 1 lenn i. 
 
 I li- children — 
 
 1841 
 
 2d Jul) 
 Mi 
 
 Arthur. 
 
 8 ELLEN I \R} (7 Gilman, 6 Judith, 5 Henry, -1 Samuel, 3 
 
 William, _' 1 lenry, 1 1 [em 
 
 Her first husband died M if the 
 
 family are due to hei ranch. 
 
 She resides in Mi dford, 
 
 Her children bj the first husband, none by the 
 
 U illiam Edm 
 
 7. JOHN i \1<\ in Judith. 5 Henry, 4 Samuel. 3 William, 2 
 Henry. 1 1 1< nrv I. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 William V\ Ml . m in 1866, Hattie Spofford; died 
 
 Sarah Minerva, b Ma) 21, 1850; m. M >, Albert C. Kendall. 
 
1 38 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 8. WILLIAM WALLACE CARY (7 John, 6 Judith, 5 Henry, 
 4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 His children — 
 Bertha A., b. Oct. 17, 1866; lives in Proctor, Vt. 
 H. M. Maud, b. Feb. 19, 1869; dead. 
 
 8. SARAH MINERVA CARY (7 John, 6 Judith, 5 Henry, 4 
 
 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 She resides in Fitchburg, Mass. Her son, Eugene, lives in 
 Cambridge, Mass., Fred in Waterville, Maine. 
 Her children — 
 
 Eugene Albert, b. April 9, 1871 ; m. Nov. 15, 1893, Jessie A. L. Gilliland. 
 
 Fred Hobart, b. Oct. 21, 1879; m. April 9, 1904, E. Maude Plunkett. 
 
 5. JEDUTHUN GODING (4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 He was reared by his uncle, Henry, who was childless, who 
 made him his heir. He enlisted as a private in the French and 
 Indian War, and served in the Crown Point expedition, nineteen 
 days' travel having allowed. An account due Captain Cheever 
 for food, amounting to £ 1-6-3, is shown, and another dated Jan- 
 uary 4, 1759, for billeting officers and men on the march from Lake 
 George, due August 10, 1757, mentions his name. A receipt is 
 preserved, signed by him, dated Cambridge, March 25, 1757, en- 
 dorsed "Colonel Brattle's Return, given to that officer by the men 
 who enlisted out of his regiment into His Majesty's Service, under 
 Lord Loudon, General, stating that they had enlisted before March 
 22, 1757, he receiving $6.00." He again enlisted March 7, 1758, 
 from Charleston, Mass., as a private, entering service March 10, 
 and served until October 23 of the same year. There is no record 
 of marriage or death. 
 
 ^edUfCur^ Q^) 
 
 rg 
 
 5. THOMAS GODING (4 Samuel, 3 William, 2 Henry, 1 
 
 Henry). 
 
 As a young man he lived in Lexington, Mass., and was em- 
 ployed by Joseph Comme. When the French and Indian War was 
 waging he enlisted for the Canada expedition in Captain Libbe's 
 company, Colonel Pribble's regiment, his name appearing on the 
 list of men fed by Ezekeil How(e), at the "Wayside Inn," in 1758, 
 
GENEALOGY OF THE GODI.XG FAMILY 139 
 
 on their return. The following year he again enlisted April 6, 
 ami was dischargi mber 1. re-enlisted the next day. and 
 
 again November 15 (his name appearing on a muster roll of that 
 date), in a company of foot in 1 iptain 
 
 Israel in Colonel Jonathan i iment. Not tiring 
 
 of his military experience, he again enlisted from Boston, March 
 25, 1"'._\ under Captain Leonard Whiting, being discharged No- 
 vember 18, 1762. A ce was under Colonel 
 Crane. N'o children are record 
 
 5. JOHN GODING I 4 Samuel, 3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry i. 
 
 He commenc 
 senden, in Lexington. Hi t in the French and Indian 
 
 War dati !fl from March 29, 1762, as a private, 1 being 
 
 dated November 18, 1762. His name 
 
 I Boston, March 5, 1763, in Captain Leonard Whitii 
 pany, which did yeoman si 
 
 His children — 
 17, 1772 
 
 4. ELIZABETH GODING (3 William. 2 Henry. 1 Henry). 
 She was the second wife of John Batherick. 
 
 I [er children — 
 
 John, b. Jan. 4. 1729; 'lied in inf.. 
 
 John, bapi . 17S4. hi 
 
 II." • 
 
 Timothy, bapt. April 3, 1737; ni in 1759, Bculah Prci 
 
 Hannah 0, 1741 
 
 Josiah, b. Dec. 3, 1743; d Dec 11. 17! - 
 
 Lydia, b. June 30. 174',. d July 17. K 
 
 4. JOHN GODING (3 William, 2 Henry. 1 Henr 
 
 While there is no f marriage, it is believed he was mar- 
 
 ried and had one daughter. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Abigail, b. in 1740; m. John Coggswell ; d. Jan 
 
 4. HANNAH GODING (3 William. 2 Henry, 1 Henry i. 
 
 Her husband was born March 24. 1706, she being bis second 
 wife. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 Amos, b. in 1753 or 1754; m. in 1778 or 1779, wife's name not recorded. 
 
I4 GENEALOGY OF THE GODING FAMILY 
 
 4. DOROTHY CODING (3 William, 2 Henry, 1 Henry). 
 
 For some unaccountable reason her name is not mentioned in 
 
 her father's will. 
 
 Her children — 
 
 John, b. March 1, 1740. 
 
 Jonas, b. Feb. 6, 1747. 
 
 Benjamin, b. Dec. 25, 1748; m. Feb. 4, 1772, Deborah Beard. 
 
 Thomas, b. Nov. 29, 1751; m. Nov. 11, 1773, Abigail Johnson. 
 
 Elizabeth, b. Nov. 23, 1753; m. Dec. 19, 1771, Jonas Wyman. 
 
INDEX 01 G< >DINGS 
 
 (Tht tiguro it left rand ihow ycir of birth) 
 
 1868 
 
 th 
 
 1713 
 
 1740 139 
 
 rd 
 1819 Abram 
 
 1905 " ; 
 
 1885 120 
 1850 
 
 1824 Adonirani 
 
 1863 
 
 rl Frank 7-. 
 
 I 
 n Arthur 25 
 
 1886 Vlfn i 
 1900 Alfrt 
 
 1882 ■ 
 
 1883 
 
 1861 
 
 1886 
 
 1873 
 
 1851 Alph 
 
 1828 Alph 
 
 1902 61 
 
 1813 1-1 
 
 1797 ■• 
 
 1836 
 
 1837 Vmasa 
 
 1806 • 
 
 1753 i 
 
 1829 
 
 1801 Angclinc Larned 
 
 21 
 116 
 
 113 
 
 ir> 
 
 1M71 
 
 113 
 
 116 
 
 '•• 
 V 
 
 14(1 
 n n 
 
 92 
 
 klin 7'. 
 
 1883 I 
 
 46 
 124 
 
 H 
 1891 I Clarl l'TO 
 
1 4 2 
 
 PAGE 
 
 1890 Blanche Willard 44 
 
 1879 Burt Hurd 25 
 
 Burton Field Ill 
 
 1864 Carrie Lizzie 69 
 
 1803 Caroline 121 
 
 1818 Caroline 121 
 
 1892 Caroline Elizabeth 61 
 
 1860 Carrie Adelia 123 
 
 1870 Carrie Gertrude 92 
 
 1864 Carrie Louise 55 
 
 1895 Carroll 78 
 
 1821 Catherine Gowell 49 
 
 1S44 Celinda Eldridge 105 
 
 1816 Charles 112 
 
 1842 Charles 95 
 
 1854 Charles 25 
 
 1882 Charles 51 
 
 1863 Charles 70 
 
 1856 Charles Adna 76 
 
 1870 Charles, Adoniram 55 
 
 1868 Charles Alvin 95 
 
 1860 Charles Brooks 81 
 
 1838 Charles Coolridge 86 
 
 1871 Charles Everett 90 
 
 1856 Charles 97 
 
 1856 Charles Henry 132 
 
 1872 Charles Leroy 92 
 
 1872 Charles Mariner 95 
 
 1888 Charles Ventres 94 
 
 1866 Charles Wallace 99 
 
 1855 Charles Widgery T 42 
 
 1894 Charles Widgery T 44 
 
 1844 Charlotte 92 
 
 1842 Charlotte Catherine 91 
 
 1892 Chester Emmet 56 
 
 1883 Chestina Myrilla 117 
 
 1849 Clara 92 
 
 1863 Clara 90 
 
 1S75 Clara 107 
 
 1856 Clara Arvilla 58 
 
 1853 Clara Jeanette 70 
 
 1860 Clara Luella 132 
 
 1888 Clara Robey 23 
 
 1881 Clara Susan 59 
 
 1883 Clarence Eugene 56 
 
 1885 Clarence Floyd 118 
 
 1858 Clarence Leroy 87 
 
 1901 Clarence Neil 94 
 
 1819 Clarinda 83 
 
 1858 Clarissa 116 
 
 INDEX TO GENEALOGY 
 
 1895 
 1896 
 1879 
 1827 
 1849 
 1829 
 
 1870 
 1846 
 1852 
 1844 
 1814 
 1847 
 1854 
 1826 
 1902 
 1862 
 1862 
 1825 
 1754 
 1864 
 1879 
 1900 
 1883 
 1842 
 1904 
 1717 
 
 1879 
 
 1890 
 1857 
 1S83 
 1872 
 1870 
 1870 
 1888 
 1885 
 1870 
 1823 
 1859 
 1837 
 1870 
 1903 
 1866 
 1851 
 1841 
 
 1811 
 1831 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Clifford Stanley 117 
 
 Clyde Lester 77 
 
 Cora Elizabeth 59 
 
 Cordelia Gould 86 
 
 Corydon Otis 42 
 
 Cyrus Chase 86 
 
 Daisy Bell 84 
 
 Dallas Ludolfus 115 
 
 Dana Elmer 35 
 
 Dana William 41 
 
 Daniel 112 
 
 Daniel Jefferson 118 
 
 David Arthur 58 
 
 David Nutter 49 
 
 David Nutter 60 
 
 Davis Elmer 42 
 
 Davis Elmer 
 
 Davis Washburn 121 
 
 Deborah 135 
 
 Delia Mabel 123 
 
 Delia 107 
 
 Delmont Emerson 60 
 
 Dora Frances 56 
 
 Dorcas Thomas 41 
 
 Doris Maxim 74 
 
 Dorothy 20 
 
 Earle George 56 
 
 Eda 99 
 
 Eddv Monroe 36 
 
 123 
 
 Edgar 
 
 Edith Alpha 23 
 
 Edith May 90 
 
 Edna 116 
 
 Edna A 99 
 
 Edward Lee 120 
 
 Edward Lyman 131 
 
 Edward Nathan 27 
 
 Edward Richardson 122 
 
 Edward Robert 129 
 
 Edwin 30 
 
 Edwin A 99 
 
 Edwin A 100 
 
 Edwin Lincoln 55 
 
 Edwin Lyford 45 
 
 Edwin R. Warren 30 
 
 Effie 23 
 
 Elbridge Gerry 96 
 
 Elbridge Gerry 70 
 
1SDEX TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 1834 Elbridge Gem .109 
 1816 Elbrit 49 
 
 1858 Elbrit Judson .... 
 1879 Elbrit Mahcw .... 
 
 1667 Elizabeth 1" 
 
 1708 Elizabeth 
 
 1753 Elizabeth 140 
 
 1786 Elizabeth 
 
 1796 Elizabeth 
 
 1800 Elizabeth .82 
 
 1840 Elizabeth Quincy 49 
 
 1837 Eliza Ann Dana 
 
 1808 Eliza Ann 121 
 
 1823 Eliza Ann . 
 
 Ill 
 
 1895 Ella Foster 
 
 1844 Ella Frani • 
 
 1852 Ella Kathcrinc 79 
 
 1856 Ella May 
 
 1855 Ella Mcdnra 
 
 1857 Ellen 73 
 
 1835 Elm in. 
 1883 ! 
 
 1875 Elva Almira 
 
 1878 telle 41 
 
 1822 Emclinc Philbrick 49 
 
 79 
 
 1821 : 128 
 
 Emily Tarbcll I 
 
 1807 Emily 127 
 
 18S.1 Emma 51 
 
 1X47 F.melmc Patien. r 
 
 1868 Emma 116 
 Rmma Fli 120 
 
 1838 Emma Lucinda 
 
 1859 Emma Rosalie 
 
 lua Luke 70 
 
 1819 Ensign Otis , 72 
 
 71 
 
 1820 Ephri 40 
 1871 Ephriam Tilson .. 118 
 
 1869 Ernest Adclhert 114 
 1889 Em. 
 
 1879 Ernest Eugene 23 
 1800 Esther .. 96 
 
 1823 Esther 128 
 
 1804 Esther Lovewell ..... 11-' 
 
 1856 Estclla .113 
 
 1862 Estclla Frances 106 
 
 1875 Eugene Bigelow 79 
 
 1838 Eugene Francis 70 
 
 GENEALOGY 143 
 
 PACE 
 
 1859 Eugene Francis 
 
 1890 Eugene Franci- 74 
 
 1877 Eula V 110 
 
 1788 Eunice 39 
 
 .. 82 
 1805 Eunice 
 
 1834 Eunice Ann ..86 
 
 1880 Eunice E .99 
 
 1869 Eva 111 
 
 .91 
 1873 ; 
 
 . 83 
 
 1870 I 
 
 ... 98 
 ■ 
 
 \nn- . 56 
 
 eth 
 ella Emeline 
 
 ■ • n 
 
 erim 
 mma 23 
 
 4/. 
 I '>? 
 
 ... 64 
 
 1896 120 
 
 49 
 1 35 
 
 75 
 Frank Christopher 
 
 i 
 1900 I .100 
 
 1891 119 
 1868 Fred I His 
 
 74 
 1886 
 
 I-") 
 rick I. 
 
 1892 Frederic! - 131 
 lx?x FYc-lerick Websti 1 ..63 
 
 63 
 
 96 
 
 1812 1 133 
 
 1856 George 110 
 
144 
 
 PAGE 
 
 1857 George Fred 26 
 
 1856 George E 133 
 
 1838 George 95 
 
 1849 George 89 
 
 1852 George Amos 105 
 
 1851 George Edward 131 
 
 1846 George Edward 53 
 
 1852 George Amos 105 
 
 1S51 George Edward 131 
 
 1846 George Edwin 46 
 
 1879 George Ernest 120 
 
 1836 George Gancelo 109 
 
 1897 George Harrington 59 
 
 1838 George Henry 95 
 
 1876 George Howard 25 
 
 1864 George Mansfield 87 
 
 1849 George Page 89 
 
 1875 George Thatcher 118 
 
 1875 George Valorus 74 
 
 1845 George Washington 118 
 
 1872 George Washington 55 
 
 1865 George Warren 99 
 
 1824 George Wells 128 
 
 1881 Gerry Ozro 108 
 
 1835 Gerry Parker 105 
 
 1869 Gertrude Elizabeth 58 
 
 1836 Gilbert Hathaway 49 
 
 1900 Glen 46 
 
 1869 Grace Annie 123 
 
 1880 Grace Leona 36 
 
 1901 Grace Lenore 100 
 
 1816 Granville 83 
 
 1825 Granville 128 
 
 1884 Grover Cleveland 56 
 
 1892 Guy Crochett 103 
 
 1716 Hannah 20 
 
 1772 Hannah 39 
 
 1791 Hannah 127 
 
 1795 Hannah 40 
 
 1797 Hannah 112 
 
 1815 Hannah 29 
 
 1817 Hannah 70 
 
 1793 Hannah Walker 22 
 
 1816 Hannah Walker 22 
 
 1892 Harold Lee 119 
 
 1816 Harriet 133 
 
 1831 Harriet Angeline 97 
 
 1827 Harriet Ann 70 
 
 Harris Estabrook 99 
 
 1880 Hattie 72 
 
 INDEX TO GENEALOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 1868 Hattie 55 
 
 1840 Harrison 95, 115 
 
 1841 Harrison 123 
 
 1876 Harry 74 
 
 1861 Harry Gay 70 
 
 1881 Harry Lee 103 
 
 1858 Hattie 165 
 
 1885 Hattie Belle 87 
 
 1902 Hazel Irene 119 
 
 1882 Hazle Vera 68 
 
 1838 Helen 115 
 
 1896 Helen Gilmore 34 
 
 1859 Helen Louisa 131 
 
 1891 Helena Bertha 117 
 
 1630 Henry 13 
 
 1642 Henry 13 
 
 1704 Henry 20 
 
 1736 Henry 135 
 
 1746 Henry 20 
 
 1766 Henry 136 
 
 1772 Henry 21 
 
 1803 Henry 29 
 
 1864 Henry Ill 
 
 1844 Henry Clay 70 
 
 1855 Henry Duer 31 
 
 1S57 Henry Franklin 45 
 
 1838 Henry West 110 
 
 1847 Herbert 25 
 
 1871 Herbert 74 
 
 1888 Herbert 123 
 
 1840 Hezekiah 118 
 
 1890 Homer George 108 
 
 1854 Horace Franklin 95 
 
 1851 Horace Greeley 123 
 
 1856 Horace Landon 63 
 
 1849 Howard 25 
 
 1893 Howard Munroe 90 
 
 1892 Howard Vernon 46 
 
 1902 Hubert Ward 25 
 
 Ina 99 
 
 1808 Increase Sumner 40 
 
 1808 Ira 83 
 
 1874 Ira Collridge 95 
 
 1887 Ira Lincoln 59 
 
 Irene 74 
 
 39 
 
 136 
 
 1798 Isaac 82 
 
 1837 Isabella Dorr 129 
 
 Ivan 79 
 
 1893 
 
 1777 Isaac 
 
 1777 Isaac 
 
ISDEX TO 
 
 1897 Ivy M .100 
 
 1858 Izates Charles .92 
 
 1831 James 
 
 1859 James Alfred 5s 
 1884 James Franklin 
 
 1882 James Garfield .. 
 
 1821 Jane M. 112 
 
 Jane Philbnck 70 
 
 1867 Jedediah 
 
 ■ Jeduthan 
 
 1897 Jennie B 
 
 1866 Jeremiah II 73 
 
 1860 Jessie ... 
 
 . S I 
 
 1741 Joanna 
 
 1715 [ohn 
 
 1745 John 13S 
 
 1849 John 
 
 1817 ' i I 
 
 1813 
 
 111 
 IT.N John 
 
 1831 John Hall 
 
 129 
 
 1842 John 
 
 ' 
 
 1904 I veil 
 
 1864 58 
 
 1827 John U 
 
 1866 I 123 
 
 1766 [oi i 
 
 1789 I 40 
 
 1803 i 
 
 1840 I HO 
 
 1876 I 111 
 
 1845 than 102 
 
 than 39 
 
 Jonathan 19 
 
 1802 Jonathan 121 
 
 1739 Jonathan I X 
 1810 Jonathan I \ 
 
 lonathan Cool\idge 
 
 ... 82 
 1831 Joseph Alfred 
 1888 Joseph Arthur ..107 
 1848 Joseph Augustus 105 
 
 io 
 
 ■-A LOGY 145 
 
 PACE 
 
 1850 Joseph Sawyer . . 95 
 
 1825 Josephine ... .97 
 
 1845 Josephine .... ...187 
 
 1853 Josephine Octas ia 63 
 
 1885 Josie Abigail 
 
 1780 Judith .. 
 
 1801 Julia 29 
 
 "- 
 
 Katie Buzzell .. 83 
 
 Kate Charlotte 
 
 1888 Kate Leone 118 
 
 1905 Kenneth W 100 
 
 1862 Laura 111 
 
 123 
 
 74 
 
 ■ 
 
 117 
 
 4; 
 119 
 
 I 
 llyn 
 
 121 
 
 llei 
 \ 
 
 9 
 78 
 
 lyn 
 I9O0 : 
 
 1815 I 40 
 
 1 Clark . 
 
 : II 
 
 ' ■• 
 
 phus 115 
 
 Luella Jane . US 
 
 40 
 
 Lulu Roberta .117 
 
 1001 Luman Palm 117 
 
146 
 
 1866 
 1791 
 1SS4 
 1884 
 1824 
 1857 
 1818 
 1746 
 
 1881 
 
 1880 
 
 1888 
 
 1849 
 
 1886 
 
 1767 
 
 1816 
 
 1889 
 
 1862 
 
 1848 
 
 1829 
 
 1886 
 
 1898 
 
 1889 
 
 1811 
 
 1899 
 
 1S93 
 
 1842 
 
 1879 
 
 1847 
 
 1904 
 
 1854 
 
 1732 
 
 1812 
 
 1814 
 
 1815 
 
 1857 
 
 1878 
 
 1877 
 
 1833 
 
 1701 
 
 1746 
 
 1765 
 
 1772 
 
 1819 
 
 1833 
 
 1877 
 
 1824 
 
 1874 
 
 1849 
 
 1860 
 
 1865 
 
 INDEX TO GEXEALOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Lurette Sarah 76 
 
 Luther 22 
 
 Luther 110 
 
 Luther L Ill 
 
 Luther Martin 22 
 
 Luther Samuel 26 
 
 Lydia Hathaway 49 
 
 Lydia 137 
 
 Mabel Jane 41 
 
 Mabel Locke 90 
 
 Mabel Rose 100 
 
 Marcellus 110 
 
 Marcia Belle 92 
 
 Margaret 127 
 
 Margaret 128 
 
 Margaret 46 
 
 Margaret A 73 
 
 Margaret Elizabeth 91 
 
 Margaret Jane 30 
 
 Margretta Lottie 36 
 
 Margurite 94 
 
 Marguerite Adelaide 130 
 
 Maria 47 
 
 Marian 1 100 
 
 Marian Scott B 59 
 
 Marietta 70 
 
 Mark Alton 108 
 
 Mark Stephens 72 
 
 Marshall Bryant 46 
 
 Marshall Rood 45 
 
 Martha 20 
 
 Martha 29 
 
 Martha 128 
 
 Martha 47 
 
 Martha Ellen "2 
 
 Martha Evelyn 90 
 
 Martha A 99 
 
 Martin 115 
 
 Mary 20 
 
 Marv 135 
 
 .136 
 .139 
 . 29 
 . 97 
 
 Mary 
 
 Mary 
 
 Mary 
 
 Mary 
 
 Mary Abbie 
 
 Mary Adams 40 
 
 Mary Adelphia 90 
 
 Mary Ann 81 
 
 Mary Ann 55 
 
 Marv Ann 114 
 
 1873 
 1872 
 1892 
 1847 
 1862 
 1861 
 1S37 
 1832 
 1839 
 1868 
 1873 
 1826 
 1851 
 1832 
 1841 
 1863 
 1864 
 1841 
 1868 
 1879 
 1886 
 1881 
 1865 
 1840 
 1766 
 1768 
 1/17 
 1887 
 1882 
 1881 
 1822 
 
 1887 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Mary Ann 58 
 
 Mary Augusta 118 
 
 Mary E 100 
 
 Mary Ellen 42 
 
 Mary Eliza 97 
 
 Mary E 132 
 
 Mars Elizabeth 35 
 
 Mary Elizabeth 105, 113 
 
 Mary Elizabeth 23 
 
 Mary Elizabeth 27 
 
 Mary Elizabeth 110 
 
 Mary F 113 
 
 Mary Florence 118 
 
 Mary Judith 128 
 
 Mary Judith 129 
 
 Mary Jane 89 
 
 Mary Prisbee 76 
 
 Mary Roselia 102 
 
 Mattie 55 
 
 Mattie Ill 
 
 Maude Blanche 92 
 
 Maurice Ray 107 
 
 Melinda 116 
 
 Melvina Leonore 105 
 
 Mercy 21 
 
 Mercy 21 
 
 Mercy Merritt 40 
 
 Merle Stephens 72 
 
 Mertina A 87 
 
 Merton P 84 
 
 Mirian Clark 30 
 
 Myra Lute 1 1 1 
 
 Myron Lyman Ill 
 
 Myrten Stilson 117 
 
 1811 Nancy Coolridge 40 
 
 1870 Nancy P 109 
 
 1893 Natalie Annie 117 
 
 1785 Nathaniel 127 
 
 1819 Nathaniel 128 
 
 1862 Nellie Agusta 55 
 
 1O01 Nellie Lee 51 
 
 1879 Nettie 74 
 
 Nettie 
 
 1863 Nettie Florence 87 
 
 1886 Neva Margaret 108 
 
 1880 Nora G 110 
 
 1819 Octavia Bacheldar 49 
 
 1802 Olive Blythe 8S 
 
 1881 Olive Ethel 26 
 
1862 
 
 1874 
 1844 
 1860 
 1835 
 1857 
 
 1813 
 
 1891 
 1870 
 1890 
 1889 
 1744 
 1755 
 1763 
 1793 
 1855 
 1795 
 1883 
 
 1885 
 
 1800 
 1888 
 
 1734 
 
 1788 
 1808 
 
 1828 
 1905 
 1801 
 1802 
 1836 
 
 1806 
 [867 
 
 1835 
 
 1826 
 
 1890 
 
 1861 
 1814 
 
 1853 
 1859 
 1796 
 
 INDEX TO 
 
 Oliver Martin .116 
 
 Olla May 
 
 Alvah . 
 Oscar Winl • Id 
 
 Otis 115 
 
 Otis Albion .. 116 
 
 Parker 
 
 Parker 111 
 
 Pearl Glad) 
 
 Percy Jeded ih 
 
 77 
 lini 
 
 ■ 
 Peter 
 Peter 
 
 Phoebe Florilla 
 Polly 
 Purli' 
 
 Rachel II 
 
 Ralp! 25 
 
 Ralph Edwin 
 
 Ralph Henrj 
 
 • 
 
 Rebec, 21 
 
 Rebec... 
 
 Vnne 
 
 ild I. 
 
 112 
 
 112 
 
 Richard I 
 
 Richard R 112 
 
 Richard William 
 m Mayhew 
 
 1 13 
 ■in 
 
 . . . 93 
 i 
 Rosclia Lillian 103 
 
 ith 
 
 Roxlui a 49 
 
 Rufus I lenry 23 
 
 Rush Martin 116 
 
 Ruth 127 
 
 ALOGY 147 
 
 PACE 
 
 1811 Ruth 
 
 1892 Ruth Alice . ...108 
 
 ■ Ruth Hazel 43 
 
 1833 Robert Stanwood 
 
 1883 Sadie Edna . 57 
 
 Sadie Elizabeth . 
 Sallie F. 110 
 
 Samuel . 
 
 Samuel 
 
 Samuel . .136 
 
 Merrill 112 
 
 1734 Sarah 
 1771 - 
 
 - ■ 
 
 29 
 
 ■ ■ 
 h Hubbard 
 
 - 
 
 Whitman .131 
 
 20 
 
 lio 
 
 I Mabel 
 
 .110 
 76 
 70 
 
 N 
 
 1860 Sumner Si 116 
 
 II Miranda I 121 
 
 . 4'' 
 1839 Susan Shannon 
 
 '.. 
 
 120 
 
 1900 .100 
 
 Theodore Parsons 49 
 
 [•heo Henry 
 
 1885 Thcron Adams .41 
 
I4 8 /JVD£.Y TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 1710 Thomas 20 
 
 1742 Thomas 135 
 
 1813 Thomas Adams 40 
 
 1879 Thomas Edgar 125 
 
 1851 Thomas Francis 55 
 
 1844 Tilson Stetson 118 
 
 1664 Timothy 16 
 
 1861 Tristran Arthur 123 
 
 1811 Tristran Chase 121 
 
 1837 Tnstam Madison 123 
 
 1842 Uroxa 101 
 
 1836 Valorus 70 
 
 1846 Valorus Foscarey 70 
 
 1897 Vera 101 
 
 1898 Violet 120 
 
 1836 Vesta Anne 41 
 
 1884 Vida Anne 56 
 
 1829 Viranus 85 
 
 1889 Waldo 50 
 
 1861 Wallace 99 
 
 1868 Walter 74. 114 
 
 1880 Walter Lewis 58 
 
 1881 Walter Richard 26 
 
 1S93 Walter Sewell 77 
 
 1878 Ward Luther 25 
 
 GENEALOGY 
 
 1890 
 1630 
 1669 
 1703 
 1736 
 1761 
 1789 
 1789 
 1799 
 1814 
 1820 
 1862 
 1864 
 1844 
 1897 
 1823 
 1850 
 1840 
 1874 
 1858 
 1828 
 1899 
 1848 
 1843 
 1881 
 
 Warren 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 William 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Judson 56 
 
 13 
 
 16 
 
 20 
 
 20 
 
 21 
 
 29 
 
 127 
 
 29 
 
 133 
 
 22 
 
 81 
 
 .... 50 
 .... 89 
 
 Henry 
 
 Bradford .... 
 
 Browne 51 
 
 Henry 30 
 
 Henry 49 
 
 Henry H 91 
 
 Henry H 92 
 
 Luther 23 
 
 Parker 97 
 
 Read 34 
 
 Stanley 95 
 
 Wallace 109 
 
 Mark 23 
 
 1899 Zebulon 112 
 
 1833 Zeri Pike 102 
 
INDIA OF NAMES oTIIKR THAN GODING 
 
 Adams, Abraham Li 
 Al vai 
 Amos . 
 Don ith'. 
 Eli?:. 
 
 ■ 
 Harriet 
 
 Helen M 
 
 John 
 John I! 
 Ji isepfa 
 
 ■ 
 
 Sally 
 I 
 
 am G 
 Adkin ll-" 1 
 
 Aiken, Samuel \ 11'' 
 
 Alden, 
 
 Allen. AlU M 
 Ann 
 
 40 
 Charl. - 75 
 
 Eliza ''-' 
 
 75 
 Harriet 
 
 Harrison S 75 
 
 James 
 
 ira 75 
 
 • ird 75 
 
 Marj 1. 
 
 40 
 
 Philip S. 75 
 
 Roanne . 75 
 
 Stephen P 75 
 
 Anus, George A '4 
 
 Herbert B ..68 
 
 Vivian F .68 
 
 Annis, Elizabeth ... 61 
 
 ■ B 
 H 
 
 Atkin 75 
 
 Hcnrj 
 
 | .. 56 
 
 Averill, Minnie 
 
 I 
 
 \ 
 
 115 
 
 nklin II 
 
 Barker 
 
 28 
 ink 7^ 
 
 71 
 
 113 
 Batherick, Hannah .139 
 
 Henry 
 
 John .139 
 
 h 
 
 .139 
 
 thy 
 
I5 o INDEX TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Beals, Betsy 112 
 
 Bean, Abigail 47 
 
 Celinda L 105 
 
 Hattie L 105 
 
 Isaac 105 
 
 Lora E 105 
 
 Sherman 1 105 
 
 Walter D 105 
 
 Washington 47 
 
 Beard, Deborah 140 
 
 Benton, Belle W 63 
 
 Berry, Carl M 77 
 
 George W 76 
 
 Inez G 77 
 
 Lura M 77 
 
 Susan 115, 121 
 
 Bickford, Martha 85 
 
 Bigelow, Abbie R 79 
 
 Gerald H 61 
 
 John R 58 
 
 Billington, Christina L 86 
 
 Bills, Adella F 70 
 
 Bisbee, Mary 102 
 
 Viola 91 
 
 Bishoprick, A. Stanley 107 
 
 Stanley 108 
 
 Blackwell, Lydia P 113 
 
 Blake, Rosella S 29 
 
 Blood, Esther 49 
 
 Boyce, Mary 20 
 
 Brackett, Dorcas J 23 
 
 Draxey 22 
 
 Bridges, Lee 87 
 
 Brigham, Edward A 59 
 
 Bronson, Robert A 63 
 
 Brooks, Jessie M 85 
 
 Brown, Amos 49 
 
 Sarah F 52 
 
 Georgiana 58 
 
 Manda Charlotte 58 
 
 Seth 1 21 
 
 Browne L. A 109 
 
 Floyd 110 
 
 Fred 110 
 
 Nelson G 110 
 
 Pauline 110 
 
 Ramon 110 
 
 Bryant, Caleb H 69 
 
 Clarence R 87 
 
 Florilla 118 
 
 Judith C 128 
 
 GENEALOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Bryant, William 87 
 
 Buck, Anice 47 
 
 Eliza 47 
 
 Bull, Samuel 16 
 
 Bumpus, Betsy 47 
 
 Harriet G 40 
 
 Burbank, Elzada C 107 
 
 Herbert W 107 
 
 Harold G 107 
 
 Josiah F 107 
 
 Orah J 107 
 
 Sylvanus W 105 
 
 Thomas A 107 
 
 Butterfield, Benj 49 
 
 Eliza J 52 
 
 Leonora 102 
 
 Buzzell, Nancy 83 
 
 Calhoun, Mary A 126 
 
 Campbell 102 
 
 Carleton, Ann S 131 
 
 Eliza G 131 
 
 Elmer L 131 
 
 Emily A 131 
 
 Francis W 131 
 
 Forrest E 131 
 
 Wesley W 131 
 
 William F 128 
 
 Carll, A. W 109 
 
 Carman, Cora B 70 
 
 Carr, Dianthia 101 
 
 George 101 
 
 Carter, Sybil 39 
 
 Cary, Alvin 137 
 
 Arthur 137 
 
 Bertha A 138 
 
 Edmund 137 
 
 Ellen 137 
 
 Gilman 137 
 
 H. M. Maud 138 
 
 Isaac 137 
 
 John 136 
 
 Josephine M 137 
 
 Judith 137 
 
 Mary 137 
 
 Sarah M 137 
 
 William E 137 
 
 Chamberlin, Jennie 30 
 
 Chambers, Clara 93 
 
 Chandler 98 
 
 Luther 47 
 
INDEX TO 
 
 Chandler. Lydia M 
 
 Chcni • +' 
 
 d I 
 
 than . .113 
 
 Lucn tia G ..113 
 
 Susan \ 
 Child, Adeiphia 
 
 Amanda II 40 
 
 Charles W 11? 
 
 Clarinda 11." 
 
 Daniel .115 
 
 1! : 
 
 \ 11? 
 
 11? 
 
 .11? 
 
 nvilli 11- 
 
 llarn m 11? 
 
 Henry 11? 
 
 Louisa M II? 
 
 .11? 
 
 : Martha M .11? 
 
 Clapp 127 
 
 127 
 
 Charles M 
 
 k II 
 • ... , 
 Henrj 
 Jennie M 
 
 rarel 
 Mood < 49 
 
 Nannie M 
 
 Clark, Rev Atl 
 
 B< ii 106 
 
 .127 
 Flora 
 Horai e 42 
 
 Dr. .1 73 
 
 Laura 
 
 Minnie 
 
 William I 73 
 
 Cla> i 
 Fred 1. 
 
 EALOGY i 5 i 
 
 1 . .100 
 
 . 99 
 
 Irvin M. 
 
 John A .100 
 
 •: 
 
 iry A 
 
 27 
 1 
 Marj I 
 
 rd G 27 
 
 1 
 William 
 
 71 1 
 1 
 
 T 1 * ' 
 
 R 
 llarr. .118 
 
 119 
 
 Mar;. 
 
 . 115 
 
 I I 
 
 • 
 
 I! 
 
 1 
 
 M 
 
 13S 
 
 line J. . 122 
 
 122 
 
 \ M 122 
 
 Hen: 122 
 
 121 
 
 Darlii 
 
 da . . 85 
 
15 2 INDEX TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Darling, Elizabeth 85 
 
 John 82 
 
 Lucilva 85 
 
 Mary S 85 
 
 Rufus 85 
 
 Ruth 85 
 
 Samuel 85 
 
 Susanna 85 
 
 Viranus 82 
 
 Davis, Annette M 36 
 
 Emma F 36 
 
 Lucy A 91 
 
 Melissa 115 
 
 Timothy C 36 
 
 William H 29, 36 
 
 Davenport, Solon 101 
 
 Dawes, Emma A 53 
 
 Day 101 
 
 Dearborn, John S 123 
 
 Demverse, Melvina A 115 
 
 Dennett, Sumner C 114 
 
 Dennis, Maria M 46 
 
 Dexter, Elenora 34 
 
 John 30 
 
 John E 34 
 
 William G 34 
 
 Dickey. John P 129 
 
 Dimmick, Minnie L 55 
 
 Doble, Miriam 83 
 
 Dolley, Christina 83 
 
 Elijah W 113 
 
 Elroy S 114 
 
 Leland F 114 
 
 Wilmer M 114 
 
 Donnell, Martha 128 
 
 Dorr, Daniel 29 
 
 Dove, John 127 
 
 William 127 
 
 Dow, Clara J 49 
 
 Doyle, Richard 73 
 
 Drake, Dana 91 
 
 Ernest E 91 
 
 Francis C 91 
 
 William H 90 
 
 Driscoll, Kittie 55 
 
 Dubois, Cornelia 23 
 
 Dunham, Ella M 114 
 
 Ellis 114 
 
 Rebecca M 114 
 
 Roscoe G 114 
 
 Vesta E 114 
 
 GENEALOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Edmonds, Abbie 41 
 
 Edson, Levangia 36 
 
 Edwards, John 132 
 
 Elder George A 58 
 
 Ely, Anne 132 
 
 Emory, Nehemiah 28 
 
 Estabrook, Mary C 53 
 
 Farrington, Enoch 102 
 
 Fay, Hazel 57 
 
 John Andrew 55 
 
 Fenderson, Eva P 87 
 
 Ferris, Ray Rockwell 56 
 
 Field, Albion 86 
 
 Charles E 89 
 
 Ella HO 
 
 George C 49 
 
 George E 53 
 
 George G 89 
 
 Jonas J 53 
 
 Josiah 89 
 
 Martha E 89 
 
 Mary J 89 
 
 Mary S 89 
 
 Nancy E 89 
 
 William 127 
 
 William A 89 
 
 Finney 106 
 
 Flagg, Susan 85 
 
 Fletcher, Harriet E 121 
 
 Fogg, Alice 1 126 
 
 Emeline D 126 
 
 Florence A 126 
 
 Frederick A 126 
 
 John S 126 
 
 Ruth A 35 
 
 Sumner 121 
 
 Susan E 126 
 
 Forbes, Robert 128 
 
 Forrester, Mary P 58 
 
 Foster, F M 110 
 
 Fraser, Lottie A 35 
 
 French, Martha L 71 
 
 Lydia W 113 
 
 Frost, Arthur C 114 
 
 Fred 114 
 
 Martha B 122 
 
 Fuller, Andrew D 122 
 
 Eliza A. D 122 
 
 Eliza C 122 
 
 Isaiah W 121 
 
INDEX TO GENEALOGY' 
 
 PACE 
 
 Fuller. John 76 
 
 Louisa C 1-- 
 
 Furbush, George W 97 
 
 Gamachc, Julia M ..107 
 
 Ganong, Frank ... 69 
 
 Gardner. Elenora .34 
 
 .34 
 
 ie F 42 
 
 ... 34 
 Rebi .34 
 
 Theodon l 30 
 
 William G : 
 Garnett, Gwynn 
 
 Gay. 1 " ; 
 
 Gctchcll, Laura 1 83 
 
 Gibbs. Ella M 113 
 
 Ellen 71 
 
 Frank B 
 
 I 
 Gifioni. V 
 
 Gilliland, Jessie A I 138 
 
 ,n, Philena 123 
 
 Gilman. Bessie \ -'< 
 
 I 
 George F 
 
 Sarah G 
 Gilmore. Hannah 
 
 . ;1;n 1 |0 
 
 Elizabeth 
 
 John 
 
 Jonas 140 
 
 140 
 
 len, Lucretia 76 
 
 r, Harry E 119 
 
 Willi! 1 H8 
 
 Goddard. 118 
 
 Goodwin. I 123 
 
 Margaret I 
 Gordon, Eldridgi O 
 
 Eva I. 90 
 
 George .US 
 
 John 11 90 
 
 John L 
 Gowell, Catherine 
 Grant. Marcia 
 Graves, Dr. Benj 
 
 Pliny E 
 Gray, Elia^ 76 
 
 Green, William . 133 
 
 153 
 
 Griffin, Darwin 
 
 Griffith, S. E *1 
 
 Griggs, Ell., 49 
 
 Grose, Dan i l-'l 
 
 William 121 
 
 Gunn, Ida .51 
 
 Hackelton. Samuel 
 
 ton W 124 
 
 Haines. Carrie .1 
 .. 
 Lilla 1 
 
 na E 
 Philona I 
 
 ■ 
 
 . U 
 
 John I. 49 
 
 Di Joseph I. 
 
 • 11 
 
 88 
 88 
 88 
 87 
 
 Harm. hi, Alpheui K 113 
 
 K 
 ■ 
 P 
 W 
 i M 
 Manha B H3 
 
 Marj I H3 
 
 Nathaniel 112 
 
 113 
 
 113 
 
 113 
 
 Harrington, Patieni e l-'l 
 
 Harris, Nathaniel 
 
 Hart. Alice M 
 
 ... 100 
 
 V 
 
 i M 
 Eunice 1 1 
 Herbert 11 
 Myrtli 
 
 
 100 
 
 102 
 
 .100 
 
 .100 
 
 .100 
 
I54 INDEX TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Hart, Pearl R 100 
 
 Richard 99 
 
 Harvey, William 54 
 
 Hathaway, Williams S 41 
 
 Hawkins, Emma J 49 
 
 Hayward L 99 
 
 Pearl H 101 
 
 Haynes, Carrie B 52 
 
 Elizabeth F 52 
 
 Florence A 52 
 
 John 49 
 
 John N 52 
 
 Robert C 52 
 
 Waldo F 52 
 
 Hayward, Mabel 46 
 
 Hefferin, John 83 
 
 Hurlburt, Alice 55 
 
 Higgins, Laura J 42 
 
 Hill, Andrew 116 
 
 Hilton, Evelyn E 23 
 
 1 finds, Aurelius S 45 
 
 Hodge, Appleton 76 
 
 Martha A 118 
 
 Hodgkins 162 
 
 Holbrook, Cyrene 83 
 
 Holden, Elizabeth 20 
 
 Holmes, Carrie 89 
 
 Holston, Francis W 36 
 
 Hopkins, Frances 115 
 
 Houck, Elizabeth L 34 
 
 Houdlette, Jasper 131 
 
 Howard, Allen 102 
 
 Elizabeth V 74 
 
 Walter 103 
 
 Howes, Hannah M 97 
 
 Hoyt, Clara 98 
 
 Hubbard, Abigail 22 
 
 Hughes, J. U 110 
 
 Jewell 110 
 
 Humphreys, Faustina 76 
 
 Huntoon. Lucy A 109 
 
 Hurd, Electa B 25 
 
 Emma H 25 
 
 Jessie F 23 
 
 Hustin, Lorenzo D 102 
 
 Hutchinson, Grace P 74 
 
 Hyde, Charles H 71 
 
 Clara J 71 
 
 Corydon L 71 
 
 Ella M 71 
 
 Harriet E 71 
 
 G EXE A LOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Hyde, Henry 70 
 
 John M 71 
 
 Joseph 70 
 
 Joseph E 71 
 
 Sarah K 71 
 
 William A 71 
 
 Irish, Alice J 42 
 
 Emerson A 42 
 
 Ethel T 42 
 
 Samuel F 41 
 
 Jamieson, Anna L 23 
 
 Effie 23 
 
 Thomas G 22 
 
 Jewell, Robert J 132 
 
 Johnson, Abigail 140 
 
 Anna C 93 
 
 August N 93 
 
 Floyd P 93 
 
 Frank A 93 
 
 Joseph C SO 
 
 Niles P 92 
 
 Jones, Adeline V 114 
 
 Cora S 118 
 
 Harriet M 47 
 
 Mercy A 113 
 
 Jordan. Jessie 127 
 
 Joy, Arabella 49 
 
 Flora E 73 
 
 Harriet A 73 
 
 John H 73 
 
 John M 70 
 
 Kalloch, Abbie 98 
 
 Belinda 97 
 
 Keep, Mary S 105 
 
 Keith, Minnie 132 
 
 Kendall, Albert C 137 
 
 Eugene A 138 
 
 Fred H 138 
 
 Kennedy, Allan 52 
 
 Keyes, Adeline 76 
 
 Killbreth, Syrena 112 
 
 Kimball, Bertha J 25 
 
 Frank A 25 
 
 Lieut. EC 23 
 
 Frederick G 25 
 
 Lucia F 25 
 
 Margaret L 25 
 
 King, Ethel G 57 
 
. TO 
 
 King. ..120 
 
 VV'm. Fielding . . 55 
 
 1 
 Knight, Almira \ . . 53 
 
 . . .106 
 Knox. Jame ... 28 
 
 Prudence 
 
 Catherine 1 
 Gustavus 122 
 
 Lafayette, Lillian M 
 
 Lagross, Elme M :-( 
 
 Lahcy, Florence \ 
 
 John J 
 Lama . . 36 
 
 Geo ri.' 
 Lambert. Emma 
 
 Louisi I 
 Lamk 70 
 
 ! F.mina 
 
 \ "2 
 
 Lirkin. Lclia 
 
 Larned. Hannah 20 
 
 Larrn' 115 
 
 Lathrop, Carrie A 
 
 Lawrence 
 
 Layton, Gerti 
 
 Leach, Alici 1. 78 
 
 Calvin R 
 
 Charlotte 11? 
 
 Lottie I 78 
 
 I •!. Arth'ir 
 
 Charl. : 
 
 Josephine 
 
 ph ■ 
 Mar) 1 
 
 .97 
 Oliver 
 
 Winl Id - 
 
 Patrick H 97 
 
 Leighton, Joseph 132 
 
 Libb\ 
 Livermore, Hannah 133 
 
 John 
 Locke. Adrian S 
 Carl 1. .. 84 
 
 ALOCY i 55 
 
 PACE 
 
 Locke, Florence ! ... 84 
 
 elle M 
 
 Mary L. .84 
 
 Stillman 
 m 1 
 i H. .. 
 Logan, Frank G 
 
 Longley, Marian S -1? 
 
 rnon C. . . 84 
 
 • 
 
 Lovcll, Catl 137 
 
 :ig, Carrie . . 97 
 
 .86 
 
 Elizabeth . 39 
 
 Hannah . 39 
 
 46 
 . 46 
 
 40 
 
 45 
 
 :i. Thoma^ : 
 
 Lyma 
 
 108 
 
 .108 
 
 108 
 
 iam J 
 
 M 36 
 
 ■ 
 
 11'. 
 
 Martin. May 1. 26 
 
 ! 
 
 7 1 
 113 
 
 ... 86 
 
 I, Myrtie I. 115 
 
 42 
 
 i -: 
 
 rden, Mar;.. 75 
 
 ■.van, Emma G 1-' 
 
 I, 11. ram \ 122 
 
 John I 
 
 Lillian M .80 
 
I5 6 INDEX TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Merritt, Daniel 121 
 
 Edward R 122 
 
 Flaville D 122 
 
 George H 122 
 
 John H 122 
 
 roseph W 122 
 
 Lidora A. D 122 
 
 Mary A 122 
 
 Rnfus D 122 
 
 Silviro V 122 
 
 Dr. Victor 106 
 
 Miller, Addie D 26 
 
 Louisa 126 
 
 Warren 93 
 
 Millikin, William H 126 
 
 Mitchell, Mina 98 
 
 Monto, Mary B 53 
 
 Moody, Abbie P 71 
 
 Laura A 73 
 
 Moore. Abel 28 
 
 Abner 28 
 
 Asa 21. 28 
 
 Rebecca 28 
 
 Samuel 28 
 
 Sarah 28 
 
 William 28 
 
 Morrill, Nancy 102 
 
 Morrison, William 97 
 
 Morse, Clara A 22 
 
 Elijah 22 
 
 Florinda J 90 
 
 Harrison 113 
 
 Motherwell, Rachel H 12 
 
 Munsey, Emma J 71 
 
 Murphy. Carrie 1 99 
 
 Murray, Ada 89 
 
 Alma V 116 
 
 William 57 
 
 Muzzer, Arthur E 95 
 
 George A 95 
 
 Myers. Bertha F 24 
 
 Mark 23 
 
 Myrick, Ann B 127 
 
 Ben j amin 127 
 
 Elizabeth 127 
 
 Emily 127 
 
 George 127 
 
 Maria 127 
 
 Mary A 127 
 
 Sarah 127 
 
 CENEALOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Nichols, Dell L 93 
 
 Noble, Sarah E 105 
 
 Norton, Harriet 121 
 
 Susanna M 49 
 
 W. H 78 
 
 Noyes, Alice F 45 
 
 Clara M 45 
 
 Ellen E 45 
 
 Frank 76 
 
 Henry C 40 
 
 Henry W 45 
 
 Jane 47 
 
 Lucinda 121 
 
 Rossie L 77 
 
 Nutting, Edward 128 
 
 Osgood, Alice A 35 
 
 Annette 129 
 
 Annie E 129 
 
 Caleb 35 
 
 Emily C 129 
 
 Fred C 35 
 
 John C 45 
 
 Johua K 128 
 
 Wallington 129 
 
 Wellington 129 
 
 Owen, Augustus J 35 
 
 Henrietta 35 
 
 Packard, Rosanna 76 
 
 Page, Henrietta 116 
 
 Park, Ann 75 
 
 Asa 121 
 
 Louisa M 126 
 
 Parker, Abigail 121 
 
 Amos 121 
 
 Cyrus 121 
 
 Elizabeth 39 
 
 Emma M 50 
 
 Fannie A 50 
 
 George W 50 
 
 Hannah 121 
 
 Harriet 121 
 
 Henry P 121 
 
 James F 50 
 
 James L 49 
 
 Joel 121 
 
 Jonathan 121 
 
 Rhoda 121 
 
 Scarborough 39 
 
is • 
 
 Parker, Susannah . 
 Walter M 
 Mm II 
 Parkl 
 
 Mar 137 
 
 Parkinson. 
 Par! 
 
 Pear.. 114 
 
 ■ 
 
 16 
 106 
 
 I . 
 
 20 
 
 Perry. I 13 
 
 ■ 
 Philbrick, Hannah 
 
 Pikr 102 
 
 \ 
 I 
 
 Jonathan 
 
 I 102 
 
 Miranda D 
 B 
 
 ... V 
 
 William S 102 
 
 Pinkham. Lucy M 30 
 
 Rev Nathaniel .1 
 
 >GY 157 
 
 PACE 
 
 Plunk 
 
 118 
 
 Pratt 
 
 I 
 I 
 
 11s 
 
 123 
 
 41 
 
 41 
 • 
 
 41 
 41 
 41 
 
 ■ 
 
 7'. 
 7 
 
 V\ 
 
 W 47 
 
 V. 
 I 114 
 
 114 
 
 W 
 
I5 8 INDEX TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Richardson, Edwin W 114 
 
 Elizabeth 47 
 
 Ellen 75 
 
 Eunice 47 
 
 Fortner 47 
 
 Helen M 114 
 
 Horace 76 
 
 John 47 
 
 John H 39 
 
 Jonathan 40 
 
 Jonathan G 47 
 
 Lenora 
 
 Lucinda 76 
 
 Lucinda N 47 
 
 Lura J 47 
 
 Mabelle F 114 
 
 Maria 47 
 
 Martha S 47 
 
 Mary W 47 
 
 Miriam 76 
 
 Nancy C 47 
 
 Nelson W 113 
 
 Otis G 47 
 
 Richard 47 
 
 Ruth 47 
 
 Sabra A 75 
 
 Samuel 39 
 
 Susan 47 
 
 Walcott 76 
 
 Walter N 114 
 
 Wesley 47 
 
 William 47 
 
 Winifred P 114 
 
 Richmond, Ruth R 129 
 
 Riggs, Frank H 92 
 
 Frank J 92 
 
 Robbins, Clarence E 56 
 
 Deanthia A 70 
 
 Earl F 56 
 
 Eugene 1 55 
 
 Edward E 80 
 
 Fred E 79 
 
 Mattie A 56 
 
 Maud A 80 
 
 Minnie J 80 
 
 Nelson 115 
 
 Ralph 56 
 
 Rosalvin 105 
 
 Vida A 56 
 
 William F 80 
 
 Roberts, B. F 36 
 
 GENEALOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Roberts, Evelyn H 80 
 
 George 49 
 
 Norton M 52 
 
 Oscar L 52 
 
 Robinson, Maggie 123 
 
 Rollins, Louisa A 132 
 
 Violanta 101 
 
 Rolph, Jonathan 101 
 
 Rose, Lillian 63 
 
 Ross, Harriet B 28 
 
 Laura 96 
 
 Viola A 95 
 
 Rowe, Dorcas 96 
 
 Rosella 115 
 
 Rowley, Josephine 99 
 
 Royce, Ada 1 50 
 
 Russell, John 136 
 
 Mary 135 
 
 Sargent, Edward H 42 
 
 Jennie A 42 
 
 Ruth 39 
 
 Saunders, Byril 101 
 
 Horace K 99 
 
 Vera 101 
 
 Sawyer, Carroll W 69 
 
 Charles H 70 
 
 Charles M 73 
 
 Granville D 86 
 
 Granville L 86 
 
 Jennie A 73 
 
 Lewis C 86 
 
 Mary 83 
 
 Mary A 99 
 
 Norman A 86 
 
 Sarah E 86 
 
 William S 86 
 
 Seaman, Henry 54 
 
 Seavey, A. B 23 
 
 Georgia M 90 
 
 Sellers, Alfred H 54 
 
 Severance, Lizzie 97 
 
 Sewell, Dana 106 
 
 Gertrude 106 
 
 Herbert W 106 
 
 Willis N 106 
 
 Shaw, Cora 54 
 
 George A S3 
 
 Harry A 84 
 
 Shepard, Eunice 21 
 
 Sherburne, Charles A 36 
 
rNDE) 
 
 Short. Eleanor M 
 Shumway. Emma F 
 Simm 
 
 Skinner, Samm! P : 1 
 
 Small. Charli G 
 Maurice I! 
 
 ■ 
 Samuel H 
 Smith. Abram 
 
 129 
 
 Smith 129 
 
 ■ ard II .118 
 
 Char!. 
 
 I I 
 
 Clara W 76 
 
 Mil M 
 
 I 
 Julia M 
 
 113 
 
 Lin. 
 
 ' 
 
 iam I 
 
 IS 
 
 Span' 
 
 ■ ' 
 
 G 
 Stan. HIT. Susanna P. 
 Stanley, Frank 11 
 
 m 85 
 
 Starhorn. Sarah \ 115 
 
 Mi rcj 
 
 him 70 
 
 m, Mary 112 
 
 Homer W 
 
 GEXEALOGY r 59 
 
 PACE 
 
 Stinchl 70 
 
 Stoddard. 
 
 121 
 Sinv.; i 137 
 
 127 
 75 
 
 W 
 
 121 
 123 
 
 i 10 
 
 1 
 1 
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 Thurn .114 
 
 ) 
 
 W 
 
 ' H 
 
 128 
 M 
 
 nic . . l'U 
 
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 PAGE 
 
 Trask, Martha 75 
 
 Tubbs 125 
 
 Tuck, Jane H 121 
 
 Nancy 121 
 
 Tucker, Benjamin F 26 
 
 John 132 
 
 Turner, Emily 118 
 
 Tuttle, Clara 58 
 
 Van Cleve, Charlotte 108 
 
 John R 107 
 
 Margaret 108 
 
 Ventres, Mary E 92 
 
 Muriel E 93 
 
 William R 92 
 
 Virgin, Eltene E 41 
 
 Wakefield, Dr 73 
 
 Walker, Albion 40 
 
 Aminiah 102 
 
 Antoinette 122 
 
 Hannah 21 
 
 William A 102 
 
 Walters, Daniel 113 
 
 Walton, Joshua V 47 
 
 Wamsley, Gage 63 
 
 Harvey A 63 
 
 Helena E 63 
 
 John W 63 
 
 Leo 63 
 
 Lydia M 63 
 
 Wardwell. George A 103 
 
 Willis H 103 
 
 Warren, Albert 73 
 
 Florence 75 
 
 Martha J 55 
 
 Washburn, Reuben 97 
 
 Waterhouse. Ai 49 
 
 Dorothy B 60 
 
 Eula M 60 
 
 Flavilla E 60 
 
 Frank P 126 
 
 Harry S 58 
 
 Mark A 53 
 
 Mark F 60 
 
 Philip W 60 
 
 Waterman, Eva M 132 
 
 James R 128 
 
 Joseph H 132 
 
 Robert Z 132 
 
 Warren M 132 
 
 GENEALOGY 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Watson, Briggs H 71 
 
 Webber, Alice C 93 
 
 Birdie 93 
 
 Carrie 1 93 
 
 Cecil H 93 
 
 Coolidge L 93 
 
 Elsie T 93 
 
 Ernest E 93 
 
 Grace L 93 
 
 Horace L 93 
 
 Jennie L 93 
 
 John B 93 
 
 Louisa A 93 
 
 Rose G 93 
 
 Tristram L 92 
 
 William L 93 
 
 Webster, Hiram 116 
 
 Weed, Florence E 80 
 
 Weeks, Lysander 35 
 
 Weld, Maude L 114 
 
 Wellman, John W 76 
 
 Weston, Emily "6 
 
 Wetherbee, Ralph W 60 
 
 Zabine 58 
 
 Wheeler, Caroline D 122 
 
 Fred R 93 
 
 Jennie A 107 
 
 Martha 49 
 
 Whitten, Emma 27 
 
 Whittier, Abbie L 57 
 
 Ada B 57 
 
 Archie H 57 
 
 Frederick W 55 
 
 Sadie E 57 
 
 Stella B 57 
 
 Wilcox, John 116 
 
 Williams, Joseph D 127 
 
 Lydia A 109 
 
 Nancy P 109 
 
 Rufus 129 
 
 Wilson, Alfred L 57 
 
 Florence 57 
 
 Melvin 57 
 
 Robert 55 
 
 Wing, Mary 115 
 
 Rowena - 115 
 
 Viola B 115 
 
 Wingate, Annie D 120 
 
 Winship, Thomas 135 
 
 Witham, Dunham 29 
 
 Eliza 76 
 
LOGY 
 
 161 
 
 m, Florence \ 
 
 Woodman 
 
 4'' 
 Wyman, Charles Arthur 
 
 Elizabeth 
 
 line 
 
 ei 
 John . 
 
 140 
 Parker C 
 Su".an 
 
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 York. Elmer H 118 
 
 M 
 
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 Char!.-, H 
 
 131 
 
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 112 
 
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APPENDIX A 
 
 A branch of the Goding family came to America during the 
 middle of the last century, a number of whom were children of 
 John Goding, of Banwell, Somersetshire, England. Others came 
 from Keynsham, in the same county, and settled in Toronto, 
 Canada, who spell the name with two "d's." As they were born in 
 southern England, doubtless they are from the same stock we 
 originated from. 
 
 1. JOHN GODING. 
 
 He was a plasterer and tiler of Banwell, England. His wife, 
 Sarah, had a large number of children, eight of whom lived to 
 reach maturity. 
 
 His children — 
 
 George, remained in England, where he reared a large family. 
 Ann, came to America in 1860; d. in 1889 in Valparaiso, Ind. 
 Amelia, b. in 1827; m. in 1848, Rochester Durham; d. July 8, 1889. 
 John, b. June 28, 1830; m. July 4, 1866, Malina Blackmail; d. Jan. 19, 
 
 1880. 
 Samuel, m. Margaret A. Fitzgerald ; died Feb. 7, 1876. 
 William, came to America in 1860, residing in Ohio ; d. in 1867. 
 Thomas, went to Australia. 
 Caroline, went to Brazil. 
 Frederic, b. in 1843. 
 
 2. AMELIA GODING (1 John). 
 
 She was married in Genoa, 111., residing near there until her 
 death. 
 
 Her children- — 
 
 William, is dead. 
 
 Sarah Ann, b. July 4, 1850; m. Nov. 14, 1877, Alonzo Holroyd. 
 
 Emily, is dead. 
 
 Francis, is dead. 
 
 Delia, b. in 1854; m. John Wylde. 
 
 Lily, b. in 1859; m. May 21, 1879. David S. Lord. 
 
 Fannie, b. in 1869; m. March 27, 1890, William Head. 
 
 Olive, m. June 2, 1890, Leland Walters. 
 
APPENDIX 163 
 
 2. JOHN GODING (1 John). 
 
 He came to America in 1>''>J; his wife was Imrn March 29, 
 1837, and dii . 1893. 
 
 I li- children — 
 
 Vadah J., b. April 14 Feb. 11 
 
 Cleveland A 
 
 3. VADAH .!. G< IDING (2 John. 1 J 
 
 Vad 
 
 I 
 
 I 
 !4 
 
 3. CLEVELAND \ hn, 1 Johi 
 
 He i- a broker, with ai 
 
 a. III., wlnr. 
 city. Hiswifi 
 
 11, 
 
 - \MUEL Gl 'DING I 1 John). 
 
 I [e was born in ' ngland, n 
 
 in 1867, where he lived si; 
 
 Aurora, III., •■■ d Jan- 
 
 uary 23, 1 - 
 
 children — 
 
 William, b Feb 23, 1858 
 
 Sarah Ann, is married, but i 
 
 3. GE( »RGE JAMES WILLI \M G< »DIN( I, 1 John). 
 
 I le was born in l 
 w ith his parents to a. He was traini 
 
 r, which occupation he i -ears. II*.- i 
 
 with being the father of the locomotive fin 
 which he has been a leader foi nd has bi 
 
 tees for a long time, besides having I" red in other ways 
 
164 
 
 APPENDIX 
 
 by that great labor organization. Some years ago he was elected 
 editor of the Locomotive Firemen's Magazine, a position he filled 
 with satisfaction to its readers. He has been a member of the 
 Chicago City Board of Examining Engineers for a number of 
 years, and vice-president, a position requiring great skill and a 
 thorough knowledge of men. 
 
 His children — 
 
 George James, b. July 14, 1888. 
 Leo Thomas, b. in March, 1890. 
 Irene May, b. in December, 1892. 
 
 3. SAMUEL JOHN THOMAS GODING (2 Samuel. 1 John). 
 He is a theatrical manager, residing in Chicago, 111. 
 
 His children — 
 Harold, b. in 1899. 
 
 2. FREDERIC GODING ( 1 John ). 
 
 He is deputy sheriff of Schuylkill county, Pa., and resides in 
 the city of St. Clair. 
 
 The branch spelling the name Godding, who were born in 
 Keynsham, Somersetshire, England, settled in Toronto, Canada. 
 All of the data obtained is the following names, all belonging to 
 one family, and all of whom were born in England : John. Eliza- 
 beth, George, James Howell, Vine, Charlie, Emily and William, 
 the latter the only one living; he has a daughter, Mabel. 
 
AITI \I>IX B 
 
 The Godings who firsl settled in Australia were born in 
 
 1 , II" - 
 tinct families claiming in the 
 
 same little town. Pn 
 stock. 'I ] ng to the lal 
 
 inclining I miza- 
 
 of which thi d membi 
 
 1 \KI HUR '.« (DING. 
 
 He • gland, lus father, James, being 
 
 a carpenter and w Jeer. I [< 
 
 d to Australia in 1857, I 
 
 i parture, locating in ■ ': in 1872, hi - 
 
 I [is brothers wei A'illiam, a 
 
 carpenter; and Jai irpenter; all resided in 
 
 I [is children — 
 
 Charles, b I rrctl 
 
 II' ">""■ : in Melbourne; d. in 
 
 Emanuel. 
 
 Sai Mi . 2d id 
 
 Arthur, m. ( liarlott* 
 
 James, b. in 1846 . m Elizabeth Beith, in It 
 
 John, m. 1 ... n in 1891 
 
 Sarah, m i 
 
 2. CHARLES G< (DING I 1 Arthur). 
 
 Hi- landed in \ ictoria June 14. 1851, ten years after, ren 
 to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he married and has since lived. 
 1 li> children — 
 
 Charles Allen, b. Dec. 5, 1873; m. Jan. 1. IS I 
 
 Mar) Elizabeth, l> Jul) 20, 187S; unmarried; .. 
 Ila, b Jul) 30, 1877; m 
 
 Alb -ill. Ellen B 
 
 . 1 1881 ; unmarr: 
 
 F.lk-n Louisa, b J 84; unman 
 
 Beatrice Cath. unmarried 
 
 Margaret Amelia, b. April 10, 1889; unmarried; don 
 
 Mable. b. July 4. 1891 
 
 Lillian Agatha, b. Nov. 1?. IS"'.', a student. 
 
 Sarah Ann, b April 9. 1896: d. Dec. 15. 1902. 
 
x 66 APPENDIX 
 
 3. ALBERT JAMES GODING (2 Charles, 1 Arthur). 
 
 His children — 
 Ellen Elizabeth, b. Feb. 13, 1902. 
 May Evelyn, b. May 14, 1904. 
 
 2. HENRY G. GODIXG (1 Arthur). 
 
 His children were born in Victoria ; his wife died in 1903. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Albert H., is married. 
 
 Arthur, is married. 
 
 Thomas Henderson ; died in 1904. 
 
 Annie, is married. 
 
 Edith, is married. 
 
 Jenny, is dead. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Lily. 
 
 Elsie. 
 
 2. SARAH ANN GODIXG (1 Arthur). 
 
 Her first husband died in 1868. 
 
 Her children by the first husband — 
 
 David, is married. 
 Mary Ellen, is married. 
 Emma Elizabeth, died in 1871. 
 
 Her children by the second husband — 
 
 Andrew, is married. 
 
 William. 
 
 Arthur. 
 
 James. 
 
 Frank, is married. 
 
 2. ARTHUR GODING (1 Arthur). 
 
 His wife died in 1898 ; children born in Victoria. 
 
 Emily Elizabeth, married. 
 
 Henry Arthur, married. 
 
 Mary Ellen, married ; died in 1902. 
 
 Charlotte Amelie, married. 
 
 Hannah Sarah, married. 
 
 Charles, married. 
 
 Margaret, married. 
 
 John, married. 
 
 Frank, married. 
 
 James, unmarried. 
 
 Harriet May, unmarried. 
 
APPESDIX 
 
 167 
 
 2. JAMES ',' IDING I 1 Arthur). 
 
 He has been a well known cricketer, and is a prominent mem- 
 ber of the local lal in which he is 
 the members of which hold him it: His famil 
 
 interesting one, which .1 warm welcome to the stranger. 
 
 His eldest daughter is in business in Brunswick, Victoria, an 
 clever woman. 
 
 I lis children — 
 Sarah Ann, b. in 1869; unman aker and draper. 
 
 Mary Jane, b in 18/1 ; m. ii Hum M. journalist. 
 
 e, b. in 1874; m. in 1901, Francis M. Rotter. 
 Florence, b. in 18S4, unmarried 
 
 2. JOHN G< »DING I 1 Vrth 
 His firsl wifi died in I 
 
 I lis children — 
 Eleanor Diana, m 
 Ed'.. mcd. 
 
 Henry V 
 Winifred I 
 
 James, 
 toria. 
 Arthur. 
 Ethel. 
 
 John Bright 
 Stella. 
 
 Emma Florence. 
 Eva. 
 
 2. HANN Ml SARAH < ,< iDIXC i 1 Arthur). 
 I [er children— 
 
 1. ALFR1 I",' iDING. 
 
 lie was luirn in Somersetshire, England, in 1833, ami married 
 Eliza Williamson, in Victoria; died m 1902. He was not related 
 to the Arthur branch, although he was horn in the same county. 
 His children — 
 
 Edward Hill, b. in 1868; unmarried. 
 
 Eva Jane, m. Henry Hi 
 
 May, 1.. in 1870; d in is," 1 ' 
 
 William John, b. in 187". m. in 1901, Lillian Rose Brooks. 
 
 2. WILLI \M JOHN GODING (1 Alfred). 
 
 I lis children — 
 Eliza Susan, b. in 1902. 
 Cora Mira, b. in 1904. 
 
APPENDIX C 
 
 A family spelling the name Godding, residing in the United 
 States, trace their first ancestor to John Godding, who came from 
 Scotland, about 1750, and located in Attleboro, Mass., where he 
 married Rebecca Sweetland, of that town. He died prior to 1779, 
 for about that time his widow and family moved to Fitzwilliam. 
 N. H., the eldest son taking up a section of land. The historian 
 of that place states, "The family was much respected, and formed 
 good connections in this and neighboring towns." 
 
 1. JOHN GODDING. 
 
 His children — 
 Mary, b. Aug. 15, 1752; m. 1st John Starkey; 2d Jacob Newell; no 
 
 issue. 
 John, b. Sept. 15, 1754; m. 1st Polly Robbins; 2d Miss Congdon. 
 Asenath, b. Sept. 10, 1756; m. Bethuel Bishop. 
 Olive, b. Aug. 24, 1758; died in infancy. 
 Sarah, b. April 21, 1760; m. Isaac Jackson. 
 
 Timothy, b. Aug. 15, 1762; m. Ruth Robbins; d. March 7, 1856. 
 Rebecca, b. April 26, 1765 ; m. Jesse Bishop. 
 Asa, b. Jan. 27, 1768. 
 William, b. Aug. 30, 1773; m. ; died early, in Burke, Vt. 
 
 A JOHN GODDING (1 John). 
 
 He moved in western New York, where, in 1855, the descend- 
 ants were to be found. "He was a capable and energetic young 
 man." 
 
 His children 
 
 Hannah, b. May 5, 1783; m. 1st John Starkey; 2d Jacob Newell. 
 Mary, b. July 12, 1785; m. Bethuel Bishop; lived in Shrewsbury Vt. 
 
 John, b. June 3, 178S; m. ; lived in Greenwood, N. Y. 
 
 Asenath, b. July 13, 1791. 
 
 Asa, b. Dec. 1. 1793; died in childhood. 
 
 Levi, b. Sept. 27, 1797. 
 
 2. TIMOTHY GODDING (1 John). 
 
 He was a farmer in Troy, N. Y., but late in life resided with 
 his son, Alvah ; he died March 7, 1856, his wife Nov. 7, 1854. 
 
APPESDIX 
 
 169 
 
 children — 
 
 William, b. Nov 1. 1790; m. 1st Sarah Bonncll, d. Oct. 16. 185 
 
 Mary Ink. 
 Rebecca, b. April 21, 1793; d. Oct .10, '. 
 
 1828, Mary Whitney; d. Jan. I 
 
 ;-ina ; d. March 15. 
 
 Ira. b. March 5 
 
 ■ 
 Philinda inmarried 
 
 3. WILLIAM Gi >DD . 1 John). 
 
 Hi \\ Y. 
 
 I [is children ' 
 
 I lis children l>> 
 
 1K.U ; unmarrii 
 I 
 
 4. ALA All G< tDDING (J V\ illiam, 2 rimothy, I John) 
 
 I [e 1- a 1 nburg, 
 
 I lis children 
 
 Mar; 
 
 3. AL\ All G< iDD) ithy, 1 John). 
 
 I li was the school in 
 
 graduated from the 1 iwdoin < 
 
 1825, and - ttled in tl Ins profession in Winch' 
 
 Mass., wh /as held in hig From 1 saving 
 
 the life of a ; h woman, he died — . His wife died Mo 
 
 1 lis children 
 
 William \\ hiti. • len R M 
 
 d in 1902. 
 
 4. WILLIAM Willi \n GODDING (3 Alvah, 2 Timothy, 1 
 John). 
 
 He wa-. graduated from Dartmouth Medical College in 1854, 
 from the New York I ind Surgeons, and from 
 
I70 APPENDIX 
 
 the Medical College of Castleton, Vt., in 1857. Two years after 
 he was appointed assistant physician to the State Hospital for the 
 Insane, at Concord, X. H., and in 1863 to a similar position in the 
 Government Hospital for the Insane, at Washington. In 1870 he 
 was appointed superintendent of the Insane Hospital at Taunton, 
 Mass., resigning the position in 1877 to accept the superintendency 
 of the Government institution at Washington, where he remained 
 until his death. He was a voluminous writer on subject con- 
 nected with his favorite branch of medicine, his papers having a 
 profound influence on a more enlightened treatment of the insane. 
 He published, in 1882, a volume entitled "Two Hard Cases; 
 Sketches from a Physician's Portfolio." one of which cases being 
 that of Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield, during the trial 
 of whom he was the Government expert. He was a large man, 
 genial, with a large amount of wit and humor, and a most enter- 
 taining host. 
 
 His children — 
 Mary Patton, b. Feb. 22, 1867; unmarried. 
 Rowena Murdock, b. July 7, 1870; unmarried. 
 Alvah. b. Nov. 8, 1872 ; unmarried. 
 
 3. RUFUS GODDING (2 Timothy, 1 John). 
 
 He was a minister of the gospel. His wife was born in 1804, 
 and died, a widow, Jan. 17, 1887. 
 
 His children — 
 
 Alvah W., a college professor. He was married to Jane L. ■ 
 
 A daughter. 
 
 4. ALVAH W. GODDIXG (3 Rufus. 2 Timothy, 1 John). 
 
 He was a professor in colleges ; his wife was born in 1832 and 
 died October 9, 1853. 
 
 His children — 
 Clarence M., b. June 27, 1857; m. Nov. 23, 1886, Charlotte Snow. 
 Clara W.. m. Sept. 4, 1878, Robert F. Tolman. 
 Edward A., b. Sept. 4, 1863 ; m. Feb. 12, 1890. Susan M. Sheldon. 
 George R., b. Oct. 16, 1865; d. Jan. 6, 1869. 
 
 5. CLARENCE M. GODDING (4 Alvah M., 3 Rufus, 2 Timo- 
 
 thy, 1 John). 
 
 He is a successful surgeon of Providence, R. I. 
 
 His children — 
 Louise, b. Sept. 26, 1887. 
 Anna A., b. Jan. 29, 1891. 
 
APPENDIX 171 
 
 3. IRA GOI hn). 
 
 1 [e lived al Y. 1 lis wife died in 
 
 I [is children — 
 R,if, : phronia 11. M 
 
 He « 
 
 1 Jl »HN I 
 
 ckland, Maine, 
 
 Lucus, of Ma 1816. Il 
 
 win ; 
 
 John 
 
 ■ 
 
 Elibeus P rt ridge. 
 517; uiim.ir- 
 
 2. JOHN Gl IDDING 1 1 John). 
 
 1 1 « there. 
 
 1 lis children — 
 
 John, b Ai>nl 19, 1798; in ai 
 
 II ; m. and mo\ ' I line. 
 
 2. B i K IDDIN'G I 1 Ji 
 
 She moved to Thomaston, Maine, and died there. 
 
 2. SAR Ml GODING (1 John). 
 
 Shi ind, Maine, and died tl 
 
APPENDIX D 
 
 PERSONS OF THE NAME NOT PLACED 
 
 "FRED CODING" is recorded as having enlisted at Waterville, 
 Maine, February 25, 1904, and deserted in 1905. He was born 
 April 24, 1882, locality not given, and states his father was 
 French. Doubtless his name is spelled Godin. 
 
 ELDRIDGE D. CODING and wife, Rachel, resided in Lowell, 
 Mass., where they lost a son, Montagh, February 1, 1876, by 
 death. 
 
 GEORGE GODEN, enlisted under Captain Wheelright, as sentinel, 
 
 October 23, 1723, serving 32 weeks; residence, Newberry, 
 
 Mass. 
 J. Y. GODING, now in business in Worcester, Mass., is in no 
 
 way related to the family, having been adopted by a family 
 
 of the name, in Europe, many years ago. 
 
 MOSES GODING. of Corinth, Maine, mentioned in the Patent 
 Office reports. 
 
 MYLON GODING, of Alameda, Cal, mentioned in the Patent 
 Office reports. Probably Myron, son of Henry West Goding. 
 
 PHILIP GODING, of Stoughton, Mass., served under Captain 
 John Withington, of Dorchester, the only soldier receiving a 
 reward for services to the colony ; also served under Major 
 Wade, about 1735. Mentioned in the History of Ashburnham, 
 Mass. Possibly a brother of John Godding, from Scotland. 
 
 TIMOTHY GODDING, a weaver, aged 26, born in Woburn, 
 Mass. Enlisted as a volunteer July 14, 1740, under Captain 
 Stephen Richards, to serve in an expedition against the Spanish 
 West Indies. Possibly a brother of John Godding, from Scot- 
 land. 
 
 BETSY GODING, married in Livermore, Maine, November 11, 
 1850, Wm. Coffin ; a niece of her husband states Betsy was a 
 widow at the time of this marriage, but does not mention 
 whose ; a Goding by marriage only. 
 
 ELME MARTHA GODING. of Natick, Mass.. married June 17, 
 1896, John F. Waters ; she was divorced March 6, 1893 ; a 
 Goding by marriage only. 
 
INDKX TO \ITI \l)l( I S 
 
 GOHIM. OR GODDING 
 
 Abigail 
 
 Albert II 1". 
 
 Albert Jani' 
 
 Alfrc.l 167 
 
 Alvah 
 
 Alvah W 170 
 
 Amelia . 
 Ann 
 
 Anna A. 170 
 
 Annie- 
 Art hur 
 
 th 
 
 Beatrice Cathcrmr 
 
 171 
 
 Caroline 162 
 
 Charl,. 
 Charles Allen 
 Charl • 
 Clara W 
 Clarence M 
 Cleveland A 
 Clyde 
 
 Cora Mir. i 167 
 
 Delia 
 Edith 
 
 Eleanor Diana 
 Edward John 
 'I 
 Eliza Susan . . 
 
 Eldrick-. 172 
 
 Elizabeth 
 Ellen Elizahcth 
 Ellen Louisa 
 
 '• • iri i 
 Elme Martha 
 
 Elsie 
 
 Edna ... 
 Emily ... 
 Emily Elizabeth 166 
 
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 well ' ; 
 
 : .167 
 
 Bright .*■. .167 
 
 k .171 
 
 rhomas . ... 1<4 
 
 Lillian Agatha 
 
 Lily 
 
 169 
 
i 7 4 INDEX TO 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Leota 163 
 
 Louise 170 
 
 Lucy Jane 171 
 
 Montagh 172 
 
 Margaret 166 
 
 Margaret Amelie 165 
 
 Mary 168 
 
 Mary Elizabeth 165 
 
 Mary E 163 
 
 Mary Ellen 166 
 
 Mable 165 
 
 Mary Jane 167 
 
 Mary Patton 170 
 
 May 167 
 
 May Evelyn 166 
 
 Moses 172 
 
 Mylon 172 
 
 Olive 162. 168 
 
 Philinda 169 
 
 Philip 172 
 
 Rachel 172 
 
 Rebecca 168 
 
 APPENDICES 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Rowena Murdock 170 
 
 Rufus 169 
 
 Sabra Killsa 171 
 
 Sarah 168 
 
 Samuel 162 
 
 Samuel John Thomas 163 
 
 Sarah Ann 162, 163 
 
 Stella 167 
 
 Susan 169 
 
 Thomas 162 
 
 Thomas Henderson 166 
 
 Timothy 168 
 
 Vadah J 163 
 
 Vadah G 163 
 
 Victoria Theresa 165 
 
 Vine 164 
 
 Viola 163 
 
 William 162 
 
 William John 167 
 
 William Whitney 169 
 
 Winifred 1 'Hh-.i 167 
 
 NAMES NOT GODING 
 
 Adams, William M. 
 Ackley, Solon P. . . . 
 Barrett, Eridget 
 Bayless. Ellen 
 
 PAGE 
 
 ..167 
 ..169 
 . . 165 
 ..165 
 
 Beith, Elizabeth 165 
 
 Blackmail, Malina 162 
 
 Bishop, Bethuel 168 
 
 Bishop, Jessie 168 
 
 Boardman, Charlie A 163 
 
 Clyde L 163 
 
 Leota M 163 
 
 Lewis J 163 
 
 Marie E 163 
 
 Vadah G 163 
 
 Viola 163 
 
 Bonnell, Sarah 169 
 
 Brooks, Lillian R 167 
 
 Byrum, Oliver 169 
 
 Brown, Elizabeth 165 
 
 Ellen 165 
 
 Coffin, Wm 172 
 
 Congdon, Miss 168 
 
 Crockett, Thomas 171 
 
 Dunham, Delia 162 
 
 Emily 162 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Fannie 162 
 
 Francis 162 
 
 Lily 162 
 
 Olive 162 
 
 Rochester 162 
 
 Sarah Ann 162 
 
 William 162 
 
 Fitzgerald, Margaret 162 
 
 Goult, David 166 
 
 Emma E 166 
 
 Mary Ellen 166 
 
 Minar 169 
 
 Gee, Judson 169 
 
 Gray, Andrew 165 
 
 Arthur 166 
 
 Frank 166 
 
 James 166 
 
 William 166 
 
 Head, William 162 
 
 Henderson, Charlotte 165 
 
 Hercules. Henry 167 
 
 Holroyd, Alonzo 162 
 
 Ink, Mary 169 
 
 Jackson, Isaac 168 
 
 Killsa. Nancy 171 
 
IXDEX TO 
 
 King, Emma . 
 Larrison, James M 
 
 I -amucl . . .171 
 
 I 171 
 
 171 
 Murd 
 
 Partr 
 
 171 
 
 APPES DICES i 75 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Rudolph, Edna ...163 
 
 Sheld M 
 
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 Stark' ..168 
 
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 Page 20, under 4 William Coding, the sentence, " He was elected 
 fence viewer March 7, 1763," belongs under 5 William Coding, add- 
 ing, " in Watertown." 
 
 Page 37, line 9 from top, read Minor instead of Miner. 
 
 Page 40, first line, Tollman should be Tolman. 
 
 Page 50, last word should be Swaney, not Suaney (printer's error). 
 
 Page 108, line 7 from bottom, 1838 should be 1837. 
 
 Page 109, Susan W. should be Susan Wiggins. 
 
 In other names than Goding, insert Frank Gird's. 
 
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