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About William Goffe
William ("big Man" Willyam Goffe Wiliam Gough big Man) Gough (Born Goff)
Came over on the Amity ship from London in 1635.William was born ca. 1605 in England.
He married Martha Prosser about 1640. They were the parents of Thomas, Martha, William and Robert.
He died between 1659-1663 in New Kent County, Virginia.
Research Notes
7 Oct 1658, William Gough patented 1,000 acres of land in New Kent Co. VA for transporting 10 persons. [1] Cavaliers and Pioneers says it was a transport of 20 persons (p.380).[2]
Martha Goffe patented 650 acres of land formerly granted to Wm Gough by patent 22 Jul 1659 and by Wm assigned to John Madison and assigned to Martha Goffe, 8 Feb 1663." [2] William Goffe received the patent in 1659 showing he was still living at that time. The assignment to Martha in 1663, with no mention of William, would indicate that she was now widowed. On 21 Feb 1663, John Prossier also received 260 acres that had been William Goff's (p. 440). A grant on 23 May 1673, refers to "Martha Goffe, relict of Wm. Goff."
The ship "Amity" sailed on Oct 16, 1635 with George Downes as Master, bound for St Christopher (not Virginia). Among a large list of passengers was William (Willyam) Goff, aged 30. May not be him.
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William Goffe's Timeline
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1605
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Dedham, Essex, England
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1640
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New Kent, New Kent County, Virginia
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1644
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Richmond, Old Rappahannock, Virginia
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1644
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Virginia Colony
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1648
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Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Colony
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1659
Age 54
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Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia
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