Brief Life History of Elouisa Melvina
When Elouisa Melvina Goode was born on 20 November 1852, in Jasper, Texas, United States, her father, William Rowlett Goode, was 47 and her mother, Elouisa C. Wheat, was 37.
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Family Time Line
William Rowlett Goode
1805–1880
Elouisa C. Wheat
1815–1853
Martha Ann Frances Goode
1835–1925
John Henry Goode
1837–1871
Emeline Clementine Goode
1840–1884
William Thaddeus Goode
1842–1863
Josiah Washington Goode
1844–1923
Susanna Amanda Goode
1846–1939
Mary Jane Goode
1848–1867
Samuel Lafayette Goode
1850–1923
Elouisa Melvina Goode
1852–
Sources (4)
- L M Goods in household of W R Goods, "United States Census, 1860"
- Eliza M Goode in household of Wm R Goode, "United States Census, 1870"
- Melvina Goode in household of James W Parsons, "United States Census, 1900"
Parents and Siblings
1805–1880 Male
1815–1853 Female
Siblings (9)
1835–1925 Female
1837–1871 Male
1840–1884 Female
1842–1863 Male
1844–1923 Male
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World Events (3)
1861 · Texas Secedes from the United States
Age 9
On February 1, 1861, Texas seceded from the United States. On March 2, 1861, they had joined with the Confederate States of America.
1863
Age 11
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 11
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
Name Meaning
English (Midlands): variant of Good . This name has been used in Ireland since the 16th century.
Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Goede .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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