John Goad (1700 - 1771)

Born 27 Nov 1700 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Colony of Virginia

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Died 23 Jul 1771 at age 70 in Bedford County, Virginia

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John Goad was born November 27, 1700 at North Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia.^[1] He was a son of Abraham Goad and Katherine Williams.^[1]

John married in 1722 in Virginia to Katherine Jennings.^[1] John passed away July 23, 1771 at Bedford County, Virginia.^[1]

From Baker Family Tree Oct 2002:

Note:

RICHMOND COUNTY DEEDS, 1720-1733

pp 364 - 365 (On margin: GOADs Deed to HIGHTOWER)

THIS INDENTURE made the Third day of October in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred twenty and seven Between JOHN GOAD of Northfarnham parish in County of Richmond, Planter, and Cattrin his Wife of one part and JOHN HIGHTOWER of the parish and County aforesaid of other part; Wittaesseth that JOHN and CATHRIN in consideracon of the sum of Five thousand pounds of good merchantable tobacco to them by JOHN HIGHTOWER in hand paid the receipt whereof said JOHN and CATHRIN do hereby acknowledge, have and by these presents do bargain sell and confirme unto JOHN HIGHTOWER and his heirs one certain parcell of land scituate in parish and County aforesaid, the land being by estimacon one hundred and eighty acres (more or less) bounded, Beginning at Docter DECUS his Road at a corner Stake of Mr. TRAVERS DOWNMANS, thence a N. E. course to a Poplar standing on N. side of a Branch of TOTOSKEY called TURKS BRANCH, thence E: N: E: crossing the Branch to a marked red Oak, thence S: S:East one hundred and fifty pole to a red Oak standing by the aforesaid Road. thence the several courses of the Old and Ancient Road to the place where it first began, with all ouses orchards profits and appurtenances to the land and premises belonging: To have and to hold the land and premises unto JOHN HIGHTOWER his heirs and JOHN GOAD for the consideracon aforesd. for himselfe his heirs doth covenant with JOHN HIGHTOWER his heirs that JOHN GOAD his heirs shall warrnt and defend the One hundred and eighty acres of land and promises unto JOHN HIGHTOWER his heirs against the lawfull claim of all persons; free and clear from all manner of incumbrances except the quitt rents that shall hereafter grow due and JOHN GOAD and CATHRIN his Wife for themselves their heirs do covenantwith JOHN HIGHTOWER his heirs within six months after the date hereof to acknowledge in due form of Law these presents in the Court of the County aforesaid; In Witness of all which the partys aforesd. to these presents have set their hands and seals on the day and year above written :Sign'd Seal'd &ad Deliver'd in presents of us

JOHN PETTY,.....................................................JOHN GOAD

HENRY MISKELL .......................................CATHERINE (her mark) GOAD

Memorandum; That his day Livery and possession of the within menconed Land was made and given by the delivery of Turf and Twig upon the land by JOHN GOAD and CATHRIN his Wife to JOHN HIGHTOWER in presents of us

Test JOHN PETTY,................................................JOHN GOAD

HENRY MISKELL................................................CATHERINE (her mark) GOAD

At a Court held for Richmond County the fifth day of October 1726, JOHN GOAD and CATHERINE GOAD in open Court acknowledged the above Livery of Seizin unto JOHN HIGHTOWER which was admitted to Record

Test M. BECKWITH, C. C. Cur.

At a Court hold for Richmond County the fifth day of October 1726 JOHN GOAD and CATHERINE GOAD came into Court and acknowledged this their Deed unto JOHN HIGHTOWER which was admitted to Record

Deed from John and Catherine Goad to John Hightower, October 3, 1727

From Pilgrims and Bootleggers by Dawn Barnard Eskins:

Note: His birth is recorded in the local parish records. As the eldest known surviving son, he was executor of his father's estate in 1734. Local records report him conveying 15 acres to John Petty on 2 November1726 (Deed Book 8, page 263, Richmond Co., VA). 180 acres were deeded toJohn Hightower on 3 October 1727 (Deed Book 8, Page 362, Richmond Co.,VA). Following his father's death, another 80 acres were deeded to John Hightower on 21 October 1738 (Deed Book 9, page 588, Richmond Co., VA).He evidently left Richmond Co. in 1738 since the births of his children had been recorded there until that year. It is uncertain when he moved directly to the area that was eventually to become Bedford County, but he was definitely settled there by 1754 when the county was formed. He acquired land on the north side of the Staunton (now, Roanoke) River, just across the river from what is now Pittsylvania Co. He amassed ownership of 268 acres. In his will, dated 23 July 1771 and proved on 23 July 1771 (Will Book 1, Page 132), he tried to leave most of his sons some land and to tie up the property at the same time. John, the eldest son, was left no land but the three younger sons were each devised a tract for their lifetime with remainder to a certain of their sons. Thus,William was given a tract that, upon his death, was to go to his son, John. Abraham was given a tract which was to then go to his son, James. Robert was left a tract which would pass to his son, Thomas. This manner of devising his property was carried over into the disposition of the personal estate, as specified cows were left to the sons until such time the favored grandsons reached age twenty-one. John named his wife as Ann Goad and left her all of the estate that she had when they had married.This suggests that his first wife, and probably the mother of all his children, Catherine, had died earlier.

From Chuck Lindwall at GenForum/Bennett #6815.

In the 1767 list of Pennsylvania Tithables, a Charles Goad is shown in a pairing with William Bennett. There were several William Bennets, so not clear which one this is but it could be the William b 1703. This particular line goes from Hannah to her father John to his father Abraham to Richard Goad (Goode) born in Cornwall in about 1630. They settled in North Farnham Parish in what was then Richmond County but now may be part of Middlesex County.

From Broderbund WFT Vol. 10, ed 1, tree #1569, date of import to Rebecca Davis: Feb 22, 2000.

Served as executor of his father's estate. It is unknown if John came directly to Bedford Co. upon leaving Richmond. He might have lived in Northern VA, but he was well settled in Bedord by the county was formed in 1754. John's land was on the north side of the Stauton River, now known as the Roanoke River, just across the river from the present-day Pittsylvania Co. John purchased 125 acres from the estates of Richard Randolph on 27 Sep. 1760, (Deed Book 1, page 351, Bedford.

It is believed by some historians that Ann Isham is the mother of John's last three children, but "The Register of North Farnham Parish 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 Richmond Co, VA", compiled and published by George H.S. King shows Katherine's date of death as 23 May 1741.

Bedford Co, VA Will Book 1, Inventory and Appraisement, Pages 128-130,Dated 3 August 1771. Listed: household furnishings, farm equipment, livestock,; Unusual item: 1 sword.

John Goad Will

In the name of God Amen. I, John Goad of Bedford County, Being in Perfect Sense and memory, do Constitute and appoint, this my last Will and Testament. Imprimus.

First, I Bequeath my Soul to Almighty God that gave it me, and my Body to be buried in a Christianlike manner, at the discretion of my Executor.

Item. I give to my Daughter, Joannah Sevear, one Shilling Sterling, to be paid out of my Estate.

Item. I give to my Daughter, Elisabeth Cox,one-Shilling Sterling, to be paid out of my Estate.

Item. I give to my Daughter, Hannah Bennet, one Shilling Sterling, to be paid out of my Estate.

Item. I give to my Daughter Ann Risden, one Shilling Sterling, to be paid out of my Esiate.

Item. I ..give to my Son, William Goad,. one Shilling Sterling, to be paid out of my Estate.

Item. I give to my Son, Abraham Goad, one Shilling Sterling, to be paid out of my Estate.

Item. I give to my Son, Robert Goad, one Shilling Sterling, to be paid out of my Estate.

Item. I lend to my Son, William Goad, the use of my Cow known by the name of Blossom, with her Increase, till his Son, John, shall come to the age of twenty-one years, and then the property to vest in said John. But if the said John should die without heir, then the said Cow and her Increase to be divided among the rest of my Son William's Children.

Item. I lend to my Son, Abraham Goad, the use of my Cow known by the name of Star, with her Increase, till his Son James shall come to the age of twenty-one years, and then the property to vest in said James, but if said James should die without heir then the said Cow,. with her Increase to be divided among the rest of my Son Abraham's Children.

Item. I give to my Grandson, Thomas Goad, son of John Goad, my least gun.

Item. I give to James Waldrop the gun he now has of mine.

Item. I give to my Loving Wife, Ann Goad, all the Estate that she brought with her when she was married, and all the rest of my personal Estate, not yet mentioned after my just debts is paid, I lend her the use of during her widowhood, and at her marriage, or death, to be equally divided between my Son John Goad and his Children.

Item. I lend to my Son, William Goad, the use of that part of my land that he now lives on as it is marked off to him During his life, and at his death, the property to vest in his Son, John Goad, and his heirs forever.

Item. I lend to my Son Abraham Goad the use of that part of my land that he now lives on, as it is marked off to him During his lif, and at his death the property. to vest in his Son James and his heirs forever.

Item. I lend to my Loving Wife the use of that part of my land whereon I now live as it is marked off to her which she agrees, to take for her third during her life

Item. I lend to my Son, Robert Goad, the use of the upper part of my land, as it is marked off to him, and that part that is laid off for my Wife's thirds, after her death, I also lend him the use of as long as he lives, and at his death the property to vest in his Son, Thomas Goad, and his heirs forever.

Item. My Will and Desire is that my Son John Goad do receive all my just dues, and pay all of my just debts, out of my personal Estate, if my dues should not be sufficient.

Item. I constitute and appoint my Son, John Goad, Executor of this my land Will and Testament, given under my hand and Seal, this Seventh Day of July 1771.

Interlined before signed.......................... his

(the, use of) ............................JOHN GOAD...... Imprimus Seal

.................................................... ,hand and

In the presence of Edward Wade, Geo. Phillips, Peter Bennet.

At a Court held for Bedford County, Va., the 23th Day of July 1771 the within -Last Will &Testament of John Goad, Died, was exhibited by John Goad executor therein named. ^[2]

John was born in 1700. He passed away in 1771. ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Haas, Kenneth, The Goads A Frontier Family
2. ↑ Recorded in Will Book I, 132.
3. ↑ Unsourced family tree handed down to Spencer Goad.

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