Andrew H Goforth (abt. 1791 - abt. 1854)

Born about 20 Jul 1791 in Greene, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lydia (Harris) Goforth — married 24 Nov 1824 in Washington, Missouri

Descendants

Died about 3 Apr 1854 at about age 62 in Caledonia, Washington, Missouri, United States

Major Andrew Goforth Birth 20 Jul 1791 Tennessee, USA Death 3 Apr 1854 (aged 62) Washington County, Missouri, USA Burial Thomas Chapel Cemetery Belgrade, Washington County, Missouri, USA Add to Map Plot

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• Major War of 1812.

Andrew Goforth Senator from MO in 1842.

Birth: 20 Jul 1791 in Tennessee Death: 3 Apr 1854 in Washington Co., Missouri Burial: Thomas Chapel Cemetery--Belgrade Twp., Washington, Missouri

Census: U. S. Federal Census 1 Jun 1830 Bellevue Twp., Washington, Missouri Census: U. S. Federal Census 1 Jun 1840 Bellevue Twp., Washington, Missouri Census: U. S. Federal Census 1 Jun 1850 Bellevue Twp., Washington, Missouri

Father: Miles Goforth Jr. b: ABT 1755 in Of , , Virginia Mother: Sarah b: CAL 1767 in Of , Rutherford, North Carolina

Married: Lydia Harris b: 2 Oct 1802 in , , Tennessee

• Married: 24 Nov 1824 in Caledonia, Washington, Missouri

Children:

1. Elizabeth Stewart Goforth b: 2 Aug 1825 in Of Bellevue Twp., Washington Co., Missouri 2. James Harris Goforth b: 30 May 1827 in Of Bellevue Twp., Washington Co., Missouri 3. Martha Ann Goforth b: 16 Sep 1829 in Of Bellevue Twp., Washington Co., Missouri, 4. Allen Montgomery Goforth b: 29 Mar 1833 in Of Bellevue Twp., Washington Co., Missouri, 5. Augustus Goforth b: 27 Jul 1835 in Of Bellevue Twp., Washington Co., Missouri. 6. Mary Olive Goforth b: 23 Nov 1836 in Of Bellevue Twp., Washington Co., Missouri 7. Eliza Frances Goforth b: 22 Nov 1837 in , Washington, Co., Missouri 8. Martin E. VanBuren Goforth b: 27 Dec 1843 in Belgrade, Washington Co, Missouri. 9. Melvin Goforth b: 6 Feb 1847 in Big River, Washington, Co., Missouri 10. Andrew Jackson Goforth b: 10 May 1848 in Of Bellevue Twp., Washington Co., Missouri 11. Margaret GOFORTH b: 6 Feb 1847 12. Nancy GOFORTH b: 1852

Maj. Andrew H Goforth was born on 20 Jul 1791 in Tennessee to Miles and Sarah Goforth Jr. He served in the War of 1812. He married Lydia Harris on 24 Nov 1824 in Caledonia, Washington, Missouri. Children: Elizabeth Steward, James Harris, Martha Ann, Allen Montgomery, Mary Olive, Augustus, Elizabeth Frances, Martin VanBuren, Melvin, Margaret Peggy, Andrew Jackson, Nancy. He died on 3 Apr 1854 in Caledonia, Missouri.

Sources

• US Federal Census 1830, 1840, 1850

• Missouri Wills and Probate Records

• US General Land Office Records

• US War of 1812 Service Records

• War of 1812 Pension Applications Files Index

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5284359

Maj Andrew H Goforth Birth 1791 Death 1854 (aged 62–63) Burial Thomas Chapel Cemetery Belgrade, Washington County, Missouri, USA Add to Map Plot Memorial ID 5284359

Family Members Spouse

Lydia Goforth 1802–1880 Gravesite Details CO K 31 MO INF