History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin,  O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882.  p. 467.
[Bourbon County]  [Paris City and Precinct]

W. C. GOODMAN, retired farmer; P. O. Paris; among the time-honored
citizens and pioneer business men of this precinct, is Willis C. Goodman,
who was born in Albemarle County, Va., Feb. 2, 1799, and emigrated to this
county in the year 1817, Nov. 10, with his father, Nathan Goodman, who
settled near Paris.  He was born in same county and State, in the year
1768.  His wife was Mildred Clarkson, daughter of Manoah Clarkson.  The
grandfather of W. C. was Charles Woodman [sic], a native of Hanover Co.,
Virginia; his ancestors came from England, as did the Clarkson's making
their first settlement on the eastern shore of Virginia.  To Nathan
Woodman [sic] was born ten children, eight sons and two daughters: Roland
H., Willis C., Alexander G., Feilden F., Ansalem, Virginia, Mary, Nathan,
William and Manoah, all of whom, except Roland, came to Kentucky--he
remained in Virginia.  At the time Nathan Goodman came to this precinct
he purchased a small farm; his "property" was mostly in negroes, of which
he brought with him quite a number.  He died of cancer in 1838.  W. C.,
early in life, turned his attention to stock trading, which he followed
for several years, dealing in mules, horses, cattle and hogs; his
operations being confined not alone to this locality, but extended through
several of the adjoining States.  In the early part of his trading career,
he made his father's house his home, until February, 1835, when he wedded
Sarah A. Garth, daughter of Jesse and Betsey (Brown) Garth, both of whom
were natives of Albemarle Co., Virginia.  In 1831, Mr. Goodman purchased
the farm he now owns, locating on the same the following year, and that
since made this his constant residence.  In his business relations Mr.
Goodman has been successful.  His farm of 600 acres he has since divided,
having now 300 acres.  Is now nearly eighty-two years of age, and is in
the enjoyment of his quiet home, having a good residence on a beautiful
site.  Six children have honored his marriage, of whom are Elizabeth M.,
who married Green Clay; Willis, Mary, wife of Judge Matt. Turney; Lewis G.,
John C. and Sarah.  Mr. Goodman's brothers nearly all settled in
Missouri, except Feilden, who located in Fleming county, Virginia; married
Joseph Watkins and located in same State with her brother.  Mary became
the wife of Morris M. Gass, and located in Bourbon County; Manoah was
killed in Paris.

Goodman Clarkson Brown Garth Clay Turney Watkins Gass Woodman
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Albemarle-VA Hanover-VA Fleming-VA England

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