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Title: GOODWIN, Ireland, 1800-1900
Post by: brian39 on Thursday 27 January 05 22:21 GMT (UK)

Researching family of Patrick H. Goodwin born Ireland 1846 and died in railroad accident in Illinois, USA in 1895-96. Last child Emory P. Goodwin born September 7, 1896 in Panu, Illinois (Christian County).

Believed to come from Northern Ireland and may have come with brothers. No knowledge of port of entry or year of arrival in USA. May have worked in Chicago at one stage. Present day Goodwin family has no information on Patrick's Irish origins. There is, however, a family "myth" that name was McGoodwin or MacGoodwin.

Any suggestions, or information will be greatly appreciated.

Married to a great granddaughter of Patrick.

Brian39

Title: Re: Goodwin, Ireland, 1800-1900
Post by: Ticker on Tuesday 12 April 05 07:23 BST (UK)

Hi Brian

Sorry we haven't been able to help you so far on this one. 

Have you made any progress,  or do you have any further details that could help someone to find what you are looking for?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes 

Ticker

Title: Re: GOODWIN, Ireland, 1800-1900
Post by: Blunny on Wednesday 17 May 06 14:03 BST (UK)

Hi Brian,
Sorry there have been no replies, I am just started exploring of all sited. this site may give you a start in your quest
http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php

regards Peter

Title: Re: GOODWIN, Ireland, 1800-1900
Post by: Christopher on Wednesday 12 December 07 16:30 GMT (UK)

Hi Brian,

The Valuations show a large number of Goodwins were located in the northern counties of Ireland so the family may have come from England or Scotland originally. It's impossible, at the moment, to say that the myth about the family name being McGoodwin or MacGoodwin is incorrect but Griffith's Valuation extracts show no Mcs or Macs around during the years 1848-64. When there are prefixed names they appear at the end of the list.  I'm no expert in gaelic surnames but since you mention the myth I wonder if the family's name was anglicised ... the names  Magoohan and Magoon appear on the Valuations.

Ros Davies' website lists a few Goodwins but again there are no Mcs or Macs.

Seventy one people named Goodwin signed the Ulster Covenant in 1912. Although your ancestors emigrated pre that date there may have been relatives remaining in Ireland.
Once again there were no Mcs or Macs.

Christopher