Seth Goodwin

SETH GOODWIN.

This old pioneer first saw the light of day in Monroe County, Ind., April 29, 1819, and is only three years younger than the great state in which he was born. His father, John Goodwin, lived many years in Putnam and Hendricks counties. His mother’s name before marriage was Hannah Dales, is buried in Hendricks County, Ind. Seth Goodwin was united in marriage to Nancy Scott, in the year 1844. Mr. Goodwin did not become a citizen of Boone County till the year 1850. He lives in Harrison Township. The following are the names of his children: Mary H., Amanda, Martha. Amanda was married to Mr. Clanhance, who was killed by the explosion of a threshing engine in Hendricks County, July 17, 1879. Martha and Mary are deceased. Mr. Goodwin joined the M. E. Church in 1844. Mrs. Goodwin became a member in 1840. This worthy couple are, and have been among the best citizens of the county. Mr. Goodwin is a Democrat, and Seth’s word is as good as his note. There is no better posted man in the county than Mr. Goodwin.

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp. 286-287
Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 27, 2007