English (Midlands): variant of Good . This name has been used in Ireland since the 16th century. Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Goede. SOURCE: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN FAMILY NAMES 2ND EDITION, 2022

I have been unable to locate Robert J. Goode, Sr. on any 1920 Census for Pools Hill, Troup County; Franklin, Heard County; and Dallas, Heard County – all in Georgia. I know they had to live somewhere. After all, Cora … Continue reading →

1930 U.S. Federal Census – Georgia, Heard, Texas, District 0003Sheet No. 4B – Enumerated on 17 April 1930State Highway Franklin to Roanoke Goode – 1930 U.S. Federal Census My great grandfather, Robert J. Goode, Sr. was living in Texas, Heard, … Continue reading →

1940 U.S. Federal Census – Alabama, Randolph, Rock Mills, District 56-20 Sheet No. 18A – Enumerated on 24 April 1940 Goode – 1940 U.S. Federal Census

It took a while, but I was able to obtain a copy of Mary’s certificate of death from the Georgia Department of Public Health.  My grandfather, Lish Askew, is indeed documented as the spouse of Mary, who’s maiden name is … Continue reading →