Greene County PA Archives Biographies.....Goodwin, William June 16, 1822 - ????
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Source: Biographical History of Greene County, Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888
Author: Samuel P. Bates

     William Goodwin, farmer, P O Jefferson, was born in 
Washington county, Penna, June 16, 1822. He is a son of John 
Goodwin and Sallie Gardner Goodwin, the former born in York 
county, Penna, and the latter in Washington county where 
they were married and remained until 1830, at which time 
they moved to Center township, Greene county, Penna, and 
lived there till Mrs Goodwin's death in 1843. Mr Goodwin 
afterwards married Mary Dalripple, nee Bell, now deceased. 
He died in 1859. 
  
     William was united in marriage, February 26, 1847, with 
Nancy Wilson, born in Ireland, March 7, 1827. Her parents, 
James Wilson and Martha Craigmills Wilson, were both born in 
Ireland where they were married, and emigrated to America in 
1827, living first in Washington county, and then in 
Westmoreland county where she died in 1830. Mr Wilson then 
married Catharine McKee, now deceased; he died in 1878. 
  
     Mr and Mrs Goodwin are the parents of ten children, 
eight of whom are living: Sarah E Goodwin; John T Goodwin; 
Mary, wife of R H Armstrong; Rachel, wife of W S Scott; 
Margaret J Goodwin; Nancy A B Goodwin; William W Goodwin; 
and Jessie M Goodwin. The deceased are Martha J and an 
infant.
  
     Mr Goodwin was reared on a farm and is now regarded as 
one of the most substantial farmers in his township. He owns 
350 acres of land in Greene county. He and his wife are 
consistent and earnest Christians. 

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