Individual Details
Abraham Goodding
(Abt 1730 - 17 Oct 1793)
Abraham Goodding was born about 1730 in Bucks County Pennsylvania. The names of his parents are not known. (The only mention of an earlier possible ancestor comes from an immigration encyclopeda as follows: Furthey and Cope: A partial Registry of Arrivals Made Between 1682 and 1688 page 23--George Gooding arrived Pennsylvania 1685.)
In about 1768 Abraham married Elizabeth Randle. She was born July 12, 1732 in Wythe County, Virginia.
Abraham's name first appears in recorded history in the year 1761 in Augusta County, Virginia when he witnessed a land transfer from Michael and Catherine Finney to Samuel Moore. In 1782 he appears on the tax rolls of Montgomery County, Virginia. On June 24, 1785, Montgomery County records a land transfer of 387 acres on the head waters of the south fork of the Holstein River adjoining Smith's line in the name of Abraham and Elizabeth Goodding. In December 1788, Abraham and Elizabeth sold to Phillip Kennedy 160 acres on the Holston River. This would leave them a total of 227 acres. Wythe County, Virgina tax rolls show his name every year from 1793 to 1803. Also, in Wythe County is located his will dated June 4, 1792 and probated on 14 January 1794. The heirs of Abraham sold 227 acres in Wythe County to John Nelson and the transfer is dated 16 September 1817 and recorded 21 May 1818. In this document are found the heirs of Abraham, each by name. All of these land transfers are believed to be of the same land and are recorded in different counties by reason of the division of counties which took place during these early years.
In May of 1782, at a court held in Montgomery County, Virginia, Abraham Goodding was paid 8 pounds for service in the Revolution. The record states a number of men who were paid for service rendered while on duty in North Carolina to join General Green. General Green's army lead many raids and engaged in a number of battles with Cornwallis. Although General Green and his men won very little in the battles, historians note that his army was responsible for having kept Cornwallis from advancing north. this allowed General Washington the time necessary to prepare for the Battle of Yorktown.
After and prior to the service in the Revolution, Abraham farmed his land. The appraisement of his property after his death lists: 7 horses, 17 cows, 12 head of sheep, 13 hogs, a wagon and gears, and plows. His land was valued at 250 pounds.
Abraham and Elizabeth were the parents of twelve children: Cornelius, Joseph, Richard and John who were twins, James, Abraham, David, Isaac, Samuel, Mary, Elizabeth and Jane.
Abraham died October 17, 1793, in Fleming County, Kentucky. Elizabeth died two years later on September 29, 1795, also in Fleming County, Kentucky.
References:
Augusta County Virginia Court Records
Montgomery County Virginia Court Records
Wythe County Virginia Court Records
Will of Abraham Goodding located at Wythe County Virginia
Sale of Land by the heirs of Abraham Goodding located at Wythe County Virginia
This indenture made this 16th day of September 1817 between David Gooding and Margaret his wife, Cornelius Gooding, Richard Gooding & Ann his wife, the heirs of John Gooding dec'd James Gooding and Martha his wife, Abraham Gooding and Milly his wife, Isaac Gooding and Margaret his wife, Samuel Gooding and Margaret his wife William Crystal and Mary his wife late Mary Gooding the heirs of Jane McCorkle dec'd late Jane Gooding Elizabeth McDowell late Elizabeth Gooding heirs and Legatees of Abraham Gooding dec'd. of the one part and John Nelson of the other part witnesseth that the said David Gooding et al for and in consideration of the sum of nine hundred and seventy five dollars to me in hand a paid receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents sell and convey unto the said John Nelson the following described track of land being part of the hundred and eighty seven acres pattened in the name of Abraham Gooding lying on the head of the South fork of Holstein river and bounded as follows viz Beginning at a large poplar and maple on the South bank of the said South fork N 80" E 34 ps crossing the creek to a white oak and shuggar tree S 78' E 48 ps to a large poplar tree S 24' E 22 ps to a double maple and white oak E 102 ps to a large white oak tree N26 E100 ps to a white oak tree on a hillside N 67' W 132 ps to a double chestnut tree N 60' West to the corner on said line claimed by the hears of Cress dec'd thence with said Cress division line to the beginning containing two hundred and twenty seven acres to have and to hold the same to his heirs and assigns forever and the said David Gooding and Margaret his wife Cornelius Gooding, Richard Gooding and Ann his wife the heirs of John Gooding dec'd James Gooding and Martha his wife Abraham Gooding and Milly his wife Isaac Gooding and Margaret his wife Samuel Gooding Margaret his wife William Crystal et al and Mary his wife the heirs of Jane McCorkle dec'd Elizabeth McDowell et al doth for themselves and their heirs the before described track of land and every part thereof with the said John Nelson on his heirs and assigns warrant and defend against the claim of themselves and their heirs and assigns the claim of all other persons wheather claiming through or under them or otherwise in testimony whereof the said David Gooding and Margaret his wife Cornelius Gooding Richard Gooding and Ann his wife the heirs of John & James Gooding and Margaret his wife Abraham Gooding and Milly his wife Isaac Gooding and Margaret his wife Samuel Gooding and Margaret his wife, William Cristal and Mary his wife the heirs of Jane McCorkle dec'd and Elizabeth McDowell.
In about 1768 Abraham married Elizabeth Randle. She was born July 12, 1732 in Wythe County, Virginia.
Abraham's name first appears in recorded history in the year 1761 in Augusta County, Virginia when he witnessed a land transfer from Michael and Catherine Finney to Samuel Moore. In 1782 he appears on the tax rolls of Montgomery County, Virginia. On June 24, 1785, Montgomery County records a land transfer of 387 acres on the head waters of the south fork of the Holstein River adjoining Smith's line in the name of Abraham and Elizabeth Goodding. In December 1788, Abraham and Elizabeth sold to Phillip Kennedy 160 acres on the Holston River. This would leave them a total of 227 acres. Wythe County, Virgina tax rolls show his name every year from 1793 to 1803. Also, in Wythe County is located his will dated June 4, 1792 and probated on 14 January 1794. The heirs of Abraham sold 227 acres in Wythe County to John Nelson and the transfer is dated 16 September 1817 and recorded 21 May 1818. In this document are found the heirs of Abraham, each by name. All of these land transfers are believed to be of the same land and are recorded in different counties by reason of the division of counties which took place during these early years.
In May of 1782, at a court held in Montgomery County, Virginia, Abraham Goodding was paid 8 pounds for service in the Revolution. The record states a number of men who were paid for service rendered while on duty in North Carolina to join General Green. General Green's army lead many raids and engaged in a number of battles with Cornwallis. Although General Green and his men won very little in the battles, historians note that his army was responsible for having kept Cornwallis from advancing north. this allowed General Washington the time necessary to prepare for the Battle of Yorktown.
After and prior to the service in the Revolution, Abraham farmed his land. The appraisement of his property after his death lists: 7 horses, 17 cows, 12 head of sheep, 13 hogs, a wagon and gears, and plows. His land was valued at 250 pounds.
Abraham and Elizabeth were the parents of twelve children: Cornelius, Joseph, Richard and John who were twins, James, Abraham, David, Isaac, Samuel, Mary, Elizabeth and Jane.
Abraham died October 17, 1793, in Fleming County, Kentucky. Elizabeth died two years later on September 29, 1795, also in Fleming County, Kentucky.
References:
Augusta County Virginia Court Records
Montgomery County Virginia Court Records
Wythe County Virginia Court Records
Will of Abraham Goodding located at Wythe County Virginia
Sale of Land by the heirs of Abraham Goodding located at Wythe County Virginia
This indenture made this 16th day of September 1817 between David Gooding and Margaret his wife, Cornelius Gooding, Richard Gooding & Ann his wife, the heirs of John Gooding dec'd James Gooding and Martha his wife, Abraham Gooding and Milly his wife, Isaac Gooding and Margaret his wife, Samuel Gooding and Margaret his wife William Crystal and Mary his wife late Mary Gooding the heirs of Jane McCorkle dec'd late Jane Gooding Elizabeth McDowell late Elizabeth Gooding heirs and Legatees of Abraham Gooding dec'd. of the one part and John Nelson of the other part witnesseth that the said David Gooding et al for and in consideration of the sum of nine hundred and seventy five dollars to me in hand a paid receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents sell and convey unto the said John Nelson the following described track of land being part of the hundred and eighty seven acres pattened in the name of Abraham Gooding lying on the head of the South fork of Holstein river and bounded as follows viz Beginning at a large poplar and maple on the South bank of the said South fork N 80" E 34 ps crossing the creek to a white oak and shuggar tree S 78' E 48 ps to a large poplar tree S 24' E 22 ps to a double maple and white oak E 102 ps to a large white oak tree N26 E100 ps to a white oak tree on a hillside N 67' W 132 ps to a double chestnut tree N 60' West to the corner on said line claimed by the hears of Cress dec'd thence with said Cress division line to the beginning containing two hundred and twenty seven acres to have and to hold the same to his heirs and assigns forever and the said David Gooding and Margaret his wife Cornelius Gooding, Richard Gooding and Ann his wife the heirs of John Gooding dec'd James Gooding and Martha his wife Abraham Gooding and Milly his wife Isaac Gooding and Margaret his wife Samuel Gooding Margaret his wife William Crystal et al and Mary his wife the heirs of Jane McCorkle dec'd Elizabeth McDowell et al doth for themselves and their heirs the before described track of land and every part thereof with the said John Nelson on his heirs and assigns warrant and defend against the claim of themselves and their heirs and assigns the claim of all other persons wheather claiming through or under them or otherwise in testimony whereof the said David Gooding and Margaret his wife Cornelius Gooding Richard Gooding and Ann his wife the heirs of John & James Gooding and Margaret his wife Abraham Gooding and Milly his wife Isaac Gooding and Margaret his wife Samuel Gooding and Margaret his wife, William Cristal and Mary his wife the heirs of Jane McCorkle dec'd and Elizabeth McDowell.
Events
| Birth | Abt 1730 | Bucks Co. PA | |||
| Death | 17 Oct 1793 | Fleming Co. KY | |||
| Marriage | Elizabeth Randle\Randall\Randell |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Randle\Randall\Randell (1732 - 1795) |
| Child | Cornelius Goodding (1769 - 1834) |