Family of Thomas Goodson and Sarah Jenkins

Thomas Goodson was born about 1762. He served in the Revolution at the rank of Private in South Carolina. He was present at the battle of Wadboo and the siege of Charleston.[1]

He married Sarah Jenkins in 1782.[2]

Thomas appears to have spent his adult life in the area of Black Creek in Darlington Co., South Carolina.[3] He died there in 1840.

Children: [4]

1. John Goodson
   b. about 1783
   m. [Polly Adams?] [5] about 1802
   d. after 1842
2. James Goodson
   b. about 1784
   m. Sarah Williams
   d. 1828 Montgomery Co., Alabama
   Children: James L., Charlotte, Jane Abagail, Hamilton, Assera?, Elias
3. Elizabeth Goodson
   b. about 1785
   m. John Pollard
   d. before 1840
   
4. Elias Goodson
   b. about 1787
   m.
   d. after 1840 in Mississippi?
5. Nancy Goodson
   b. 18 Jul 1792
   m. John Kirven
   d. 18 May 1852
   Children: Sarah Kirven, Harriet Kirven.
6. Mary Goodson
   b. about 1793
   m. Allen Fort
   d. after 1870 Marion Co., FL
   
7. William Goodson
   b. about 1797
   m. 1) [Elizabeth Kirven?] [5]
   m. 2) Mrs. Mildred Moseley 9 Oct 1830 Montgomery Co.,AL
   d. July 1862 in Macon Co.,Alabama
   Children: Lucinda,Elly.
8. Josiah Goodson
   b. about 1799
   m. Ann P. Kirven about 1825
   d. 1 Aug 1874 in Crenshaw Co.,Alabama
   
9. Margaret Goodson
   b. about 1805
   m. Benjamin Lucas
   d. 7 Feb 1859
   Children: George W. Lucas, Caroline Lucas.

The birth order of children may not be correct.

Sources:

1. Rev. War Pension Application.
2. South Carolina Marriages 1688-1799, compiled by Brent H. Holcomb.
3. Cheraw Dist.SC census 1790, Darlington Co.,SC 1810,1820, 1830,1840.
4. Probate Package for Thomas Goodson, Darlington Co.,SC;1840.
5. Horace Rudisill.

For additional information and documentation:

• Marie Nations
• Chris Outlaw
• Sidney Holdrege