Individual Details
Francis Marion "Frank" Goforth
(8 Sep 1875 - 7 Nov 1944)
Transcribed from History of Lake and Mendocino Counties 1914
Frank was the the oldest of six children. His education was received in the public schools of Potter Valley and Independence District on Eel River. From a lad he learned riding the range and stock raising, putting his time helping to care for the ranch. In 1900 he purchased a part of his present place, later adding to it and now owns about six hundred acres on the Eel River two miles from the forks, where he is raising hay, cattle and hogs. His brand is a "G" with a bar over it. He has also set out an orchard of pears and apples. A tule lake on his place covering four acres has been drained by cutting a ditch twelve feet deep and three hundred feet long,leaving him a peet soil excellent for gardening. His ranch, which is named Poonkinney, Indian for "Bitterwood", is well watered by streams and springs, and has been improved with a large dwelling house and barns. For some time there was a postoffice named Poonkinney and he was assistant postmaster until it was discontinued. In connection with his farming and stock-raising he conducts a hotel, stable and stage station. He owns forty acres of ranch land near Covelo devoted to raising alfalfa and grain.
Frank was the the oldest of six children. His education was received in the public schools of Potter Valley and Independence District on Eel River. From a lad he learned riding the range and stock raising, putting his time helping to care for the ranch. In 1900 he purchased a part of his present place, later adding to it and now owns about six hundred acres on the Eel River two miles from the forks, where he is raising hay, cattle and hogs. His brand is a "G" with a bar over it. He has also set out an orchard of pears and apples. A tule lake on his place covering four acres has been drained by cutting a ditch twelve feet deep and three hundred feet long,leaving him a peet soil excellent for gardening. His ranch, which is named Poonkinney, Indian for "Bitterwood", is well watered by streams and springs, and has been improved with a large dwelling house and barns. For some time there was a postoffice named Poonkinney and he was assistant postmaster until it was discontinued. In connection with his farming and stock-raising he conducts a hotel, stable and stage station. He owns forty acres of ranch land near Covelo devoted to raising alfalfa and grain.
Events
| Birth | 8 Sep 1875 | Potter Valley, Mendocino, California, United States | |||
| Marriage | 30 Apr 1902 | Laytonville, Mendocino, California, United States - Bertha Flavia Martindale | |||
| Death | 7 Nov 1944 | Colusa, California, United States |  |
Families
| Spouse | Bertha Flavia Martindale (1881 - 1954) |
| Child | Lola Irene Goforth (1909 - 1997) |
Notes
Death
Ukiah Daily Journal Nov 24, 1944Funeral services for Frank Goforth were held Nov 9 from the McNary Chapel in Colusa. Mr Goforth passed away at Williams Nov 7 after a lingering illness at the age of 69 years. He was one of the early pioneers, born at Potter Valley Sep 8, 1875. He came to Covelo where he engaged in farming and stock raising, but had to discontine work several years ago on account of ill health. He bore his afflictions uncomplainingly. He was highlly regarded as a business man and had a great many friends and his pasing is a great sorrow among them.
Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, Ted Goforth, Earl Goforth, Burdis Martindale, John Taylor, Gene Harpe and "Pud" Goforth. The beauty of the chapel with many floral tributes in the background, the soft music in muted harmony, the comforting message to the bereaved relatives, delivered by Rev Stotts of the Methodist Churcch were perfect. H S Morse of Colusa was soloist and sang "Goodnight Here. But Good Morning Up There" and "In The Garden." And in closing the organist played "Going Home." Interment was in the Williams Cemetery with J D McNary officiating.
Those who mourn his passing are his wife, Bertha Goforth of Williams, and six children: Irma Hurt, Lola English, Jack Goforth of Williams, Frank Goforth Jr of Arbuckle, Everett Goforth of Ukiah, Elmer Goforth of Covelo; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.