Individual Details

Birth

Most probably Joseph was born in Philadelphia county along the Perkiomen Creek area. John, Joseph's father was taxed two times in 1779 in the Perkiomen Creek area. It is believed that Joseph and Mary were living with Mary's family, who's children had farms in that area.

Census

Coheen John household; two males between 16 and 25; one male over 45; one female between 16 and 25; one female over 45.

Marriage

Presbyterian Church, Marriage by William Stuart.

Baptism

Joseph was baptised as an adult by William Stuart.

Census

Joseph household had 2 males under 10, and two males 26 to 45 years old, and 1 female under 10, and 1 female between 16 and 26. This does not agree with the family composition. The neighbors are not consistant with the neighbors around the Rock Springs Farm.

Religion

Joseph Goheen applied for a church pew at the annual meeting held on March 20th. Rev. William Stuart was the part time minister, sharing his duties with the Sinking Creek Church. The Spring Creek Church was on the Slab Cabin Branch of Spring Creek where a log building without windows was where they worshipped. After Rev. Stuart retired in 1834 several ministers had short tenure until Rev Robert Hamill took over the ministery of the Spring Creek Church. Several of the descendants of Joseph were named Robert Hamill obviously after the minister of the church. Joseph's son, David Rittenhouse, was baptized by Rev. Stuart on 20 May 1810. The Goheen presence in this church continued into the 20th century. William Murray Goheen was an elder of the church for many years and was presented a communion cup that was used until individual cups became into use.

Property

Agreement between John and Joseph Goheen on the distribution of father's estate. Giving to John 1/3 of the farm for considerations stated.

Know all men by these presents that we Joseph and John Goheen have made an agreement in the -- following to --. That whereas our father John Goheen made his will died the 7th April 1815 in which he directed to me the said Joseph Goheen the farm on which he lived with the appurtenances and the lot and buildings on which the said Joseph then lives well more fully appear by said will on reference thirty -- had. Subject to an annual payment of fifty dollars to the said John Goheen and two thousand dollars to be paid to the nearest heir or heirs of the said John on the decease of the said John. Now know ye that I Joseph Goheen for and is consideration of the said John Goheen releasing to me the said Joseph the annual payment to him the said John of fifty dollars a year. I do by these presents before all -- release and convey to the said John the one third part of the said farm and also the one third part of the said house and lot to him and said John -- his nearest heir or heirs. An the John's paying me the one third the value of the improvements I the said Joseph have made one the said land and house and lot since the death of my said father. And the said Joseph -- the payment of the said sum of fifty dollars annually and doth hereby bind the one third of the said farm and house and lot to the said Joseph to keep the said Joseph free and clear and acquits from the payment of the said two thousand dollars minhouse in the said will of our father to be -- to the nearest heir or heirs of the said John -- his the said Johns decease and the said Joseph doth -- warrant to the said John the one third of the said farm and house and lot clear of all encumbrances as well to the said Joseph by his said father, except as to the payment the nearest heir of heirs of John on his decest the two thousand dollars as mentioned in said will in testimony which the parties have here unto under --set their hands and seals this 27th April 1819 sealed signed and delivered in presence of
David Joseph Goheen
John Thompson John Goheen
Centre County Before me, an of the justice of the Peace in and for the county appeared the Partied in the above agreement Joseph Goheen and John Goheen and acknowledged the above instrument of writing to be there - and deed for the -- therein M-- and deceased the sum might be recovered as set --- by hand and seal this 27th April 1819.

Census

Joseph family consisted of 2 males under 10, 1 male and 1 female between 10 and under 16, 1 male and 2 females between 26 and under 45. One person engaged in agriculture. This agrees with the known family composition, considering that Mary, Joseph's sister is also living with the family. The neighbors are consistant with the families around the Rock Springs farm.

Census

Listed family Joseph Coheen, 1 female under5, 1 female between 5 and under 10, 1 male between 10-15, 1 male and 1 female between 15-20, 1 male between 20-30, and one male and 1 female between 20-30, 1 male between 50-60 years old. The single male over between 50 and 60 years old may have been Mary Jane's father because in the 1820 census Robert Gardner was a neighbor and now his is not listed as a neighbor. The two people 1 male and 1 female between 20-30 years old is probably David and his new wife Sarah.

Property

Purchase of strip of land from John Bailey and William Gardner, to add to land of Rock Spring farm, in consideration of $4.08.

Deed Dated March 28, 1834 in Centre County in Deed
John Bailey and Book K page 281
Wm Gardner Eser of
Of Robt Gardner Courses and distances of tract of land conveyed
to Joseph Goheen in said deed

Situated in Ferguson Township, bounded and described as follows. Beginning at a post by a black oak stump on the line of Stewart and Goheen thence S 80° W 1 ½ perches to an elm, thence 4°W; 13 to a post, thence N 49°E 9 ps to a post on the Creek, thence N 31°E 8 ½ perches to Beginning.
Containing forty four perches and nine tenths of a perch and allowances.
Bellefonte Augt of AD 1849 John Tonner, Rec.
Deed
John Bailey et al
to Joseph Goheen
This Indenture made the twenty eight day of March the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four Between John Bailey and William Gardner (Surviving Executors of the last Will and Testament of Robert Gardner late deceased) of the one part and Joseph Goheen of the other part all of Ferguson Township in the County of Center and State of Pennsylvania Witnesseth that the said John Bailey and William Gardener Executors as aforesaid for and in Consideration of the sum of four Dollars ad eight cents Lawfully money of the United States to them in had paid by the said Joseph Goheen at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt and payment Whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof acquit and forever discharge the said Joseph Goheen is executors and administrators by these presents hath granted bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell, alien, enfeoff, release, convey and confirm write the said Joseph Goheen and to his heirs and assigns all that Lot or parcel of Land Situate lying and being in the township County and State aforesaid, bounded by Lands of Thomas T Stewert and the said Joseph Goheen being part of a Tract of Land purchased by the Thomas T Stewert from the aforesaid Executors. Beginning at a Post by a black oak Stump on the line of the said Stewert and Goheen Thence, South eighty degrees West one and one Half perches to a elm, thence four degrees West thirteen perches to a post, thence, North forty nine degrees, east nine perches to a post in the creek, thence North thirty one degrees, west eight and one half perches, to the place of Beginning. Containing forty four perches and nine tenths of a perch and the usual allowance of six per cent for roads & Surveyed the sixth day of March eighteen hundred and twenty eight. Together with all and Singular the Improvements waters, water Courses rights, liberties, privileges. hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever there -- belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof and all the estate night -- interest property claim and demand whatsoever of the said executors in Law or equity or otherwise howsoever of interest out of the same To have and to hold the Lot or piece or parcel of Land hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned or intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said Joseph Goheen his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Bailey and William Gardner their heirs executors and administrators do here by corcnant promise and agree to and with the said Joseph Goheen his heirs and assigns by these presents the they the said John Bailey and William Gardner and their heirs above mentioned and desired Lot of Land hereby granted with the appurtenances unto the said Joseph Goheen his heirs and assigns against the said executors and their heirs and against all and every other person or persons Lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part there of by from or under the any of them or wither of the shall and will Warrant and forever defend by these presents in Abetness where of the said Parties to these presents have hereunto set their hand and seals the day and Ye as first above written-
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Jas Glenn John Bailey
T M Rankin William Gardner

Census

Joseph is listed in 1840 with 1 male and 1 female, 20 but under 30; 1 female 50 but under 60, and 1 male 60 but under 70 years old. This does agree with the family composition.

Will

The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Goheen of Ferguson Township, Centre County and State of Pennsylvania:
I Joseph Goheen, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound memory and mind, to make and publish this my last Will and Testament, in manner following to wit. First I order and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully and punctually paid out of my personal estate. Item I Give devise and bequeath unto my worthy and beloved Wife Jane, all my household and kitchen furniture absolutely, Item, I give devise and bequeath unto my said Wife one horse to be valued at sixty dollars, and also two cows, Six sheep, and three hogs all to be chosen by her out of My Stock absolutely, Item I also give devise and bequeath unto my said Wife the whole and entire clear and yearly rents or profits of the plantation or tract of land upon which I now reside, containing one hundred and twenty five acres be the same more or less, to heir, recieve and enjoy the same during her natural life. Item I give devise and bequeath unto my son John, two hundred dollars in lieu of his services to me since he arrived at twenty one years of age. Item I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Isabela, one hundred dollars. Item I give devise and bequeath to my children the residue of my estate real and personal in the following manner Viz: I direct that my executors (Herein after named) shall appraise and sell by ..., all my personal estate (not bequeathed to by Wife aforesaid) as soon as it can be done to advantage after the death of my said wife and the price thereof together with all money or things valuable upon proceeds shall be divided amongst my children in the following manner Viz: I give devise and bequeath to my son David R Goheen the one fifth part thereof, I give devise and bequeath to my son Robert Goheen one fifth part thereof- I also give devise and bequeath to my daughter Nancy M Baily Wife of John Bailey, one fifth part thereof -- I give devise and bequeath to my son John J Goheen one fifth part thereof - I do give devise and bequeath to my daughter Isabella T Goheen one fifth part of the residence thereof. I do hereby direct that my Wife aforesaid shall have the entire use and control of the dwelling house in which I now reside for and ... her natural life, which together with the other provision herein made for her, shall be in lieu of her dower at common law.
And lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint my son David, and worthy friend Adam Raukin to be the executors of this my Will and Testament hereby revoking all other wills hereto fore made, and satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal the seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two.

Witness Jona MWilliams
J. A Rankin
William Gardner
I Joseph Goheen the within named testator do hereby make and publish this codicil to be added to my Last Will and Testament in manner following to Wit, Whereas in my said will I did appoint my worthy friend A. Leon Rankin to be one of the executors of the same, I do hereby revoke that appointment, and in his room and place I do hereby constitute and appoint my Son John to be the said executor. ... 10 June 1842

Burial

tombstone ) In Memory of Joseph Goheen who died July 6th 1842. Aged 65 years.
His Father John Goheen 1749 - 1815
Revolutionary Soldier, His Mother
Mary Jacobs Goheen 1741 - 1814