Elizabeth Goheen

Female1738–1785

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

When Elizabeth Goheen was born in 1738, in West Nantmeal Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, her father, John Goheen, was 51 and her mother, Anna Prigg, was 36. She married Benjamin Abraham on 6 August 1752, in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 4 daughters. She died in 1785, in East Nantmeal Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 47.

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Family Time Line

Benjamin Abraham
1730–1785
Elizabeth Goheen
1738–1785
Marriage: 6 August 1752
Edward Goheen
1750–1815
Mary Abraham
1751–1783
James Abraham
1753–1862
Mary Abraham
1755–1808
Anne Abraham
1755–1793
Leon Goheen Abraham
1756–1785
Leon Goheen
1756–
James Abraham
1758–1839
Thomas Abraham
1760–1785
Benjamin Abraham Sr.
1760–1839
Hannah Abraham
1768–1840
Lot Abraham
1775–1853

Sources (22)

  • Elizabeth Goheen, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
  • Elizabeth Goheen, "Rhode Island, Vital records, 1846-1898, 1901-1953"
  • Elizabeth Goheen, "Delaware, Church Records, 1707-1939"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    6 August 1752Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, United States
  • Children (12)

    +7 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (8)

    +3 More Children

    World Events (2)

    1776

    Age 38

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1776

    Age 38

    The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The liberty bell was first rung here to Celebrate this important document.

    Name Meaning

    Origin undetermined.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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