Simeon Goff

He married Thankful Jones 16 April 1778 in Rehoboth,² she died 4 September 1784.³

He remarried Chloe Peck 10 March 1785.⁴

Vital record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896

Providence Gazette; March 23, 1799.

"Simeon Goff, from Rehoboth, removed to this town, Savoy, about year 1800, settling in the southern part of the town. Of a family of eight children, none survive, and there are but two representatives in town, Louis Goff being represented by his son Louis, and Cromwell by his son Nathan E., a merchant of Savoy."⁷

Simeon served during the Revolutionarywar. From his pension application:

"In the year 1775 he served six months and ten days as a soldier. In the year 1776 he served four months & twenty one days as a Drum major. In the year 1777 he served two months as a soldier & in 1778 he served twenty days as a soldier & for such service he claims a pension."

From AI Assitant
This document appears to be a historical record related to Simon Goff, a resident of Savoy, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, who served in the military during the Revolutionary War. Below are the key points:

• Personal Information: Simon Goff is identified as a resident of Savoy, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and is stated to be 78 years old at the time of the declaration in June 1832. .
• Military Service: Simon Goff served as a private in Captain Abimelech Biggs' company under Colonel John Patterson during the Revolutionary War. . He served as a substitute for another individual and was stationed in Boston and Rhode Island. . is service included 10 months as a private and 5 months and 20 days as a drum major. .
• Declaration: Simon Goff made a declaration before the Court of Probate in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, to obtain benefits under the Act of Congress passed on June 7, 1832. .
• He stated that he could not provide a written discharge due to loss of memory but provided details of his service to the best of his recollection. . Witnesses: Nathaniel McCullock and William Ingraham, residents of Savoy, testified to their belief in Simon Goff's declaration and affirmed his credibility. .
• Additional Notes: Simon Goff relinquished any claim to a pension or annuity except what he was entitled to under the Act of Congress. . The document includes a table summarizing his service period, rank, and the names of officers under whom he served. .

This document is likely part of an application for a pension or benefits related to Simon Goff's military service during the Revolutionary War.

He had 8 children;⁵

1. ) Polly, born 3 September 1779.
2. ) Simeon, born 16 August 1784.
3. ) David 16 August 1784.
4. ) Elijah Whitton, born 23 January 1786.
5. ) Cromwell, born 10 January 1788.
6. ) Julia H.
7. ) Fanny, born 20 May 1790..
8. ) Stephen, born 11 March 1798 in Rehoboth, Mass. and married Persis Bates 8 October 1818 in Savoy.

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1. Source (30), page 153 & 399.
2. Source (30), page 154.
3. Source (30), page 827.
4. Source (30), page 154, 287.
5. Source (30), page 310.
6. Source (60)
7. Source (61), page 342.