Goggans of Monroe County
John F. Goggans was born 1802 in South Carolina. He married Rebecca, born 1810 in South Carolina. His LWT dated 6 January 1866, probated 6 February 1866, Monroe County. Issue:
- Madison Goggans, born 1829, married Biddy Johnson on 13 November 1843, Monroe County. Issue:
- Lucy A. Goggans, born 1844 Monroe County.
- Sarah E. Goggans, born 1847 Monroe County.
- Nathan J. Goggans, born 1848 Monroe County.
- John S. Goggans, born May 1850, Monroe County.
- William J. Goggans, born 1831.
- James W. Goggans, born 1 March 1833, died 7 May 1915, married Celestia (born 11 July 1838, died 29 April 1915), buried in the Goggans-Bridges Cemetery, between Forsyth and Monticello. Issue:
- W. B. Goggans, born 23 December 1860, died 17 October 1934, buried Goggans-Bridges Cemetery.
- Thomas Goggans, born 1837.
- Narcissus Goggans, born 1840 Monroe County, married Thomas Goings.
- Artimissa F. Goggans (female), born 1842, married Thomas E. Williams. The last will and testament of Artimissa was dated 11 November 1901, Monroe County, mentioned husband, her deceased brother, and W. W. J. Goggans and Rutha Goggans and their daughter, Ezra Goggan. Her brother, James W. Goggans. Others named: A. G., B. F., T. J. and F. W. Goggans; Mrs. John R. Williams; Mabelle and Cora Littleton; Ida Safford; Mrs. Mattie Elliott. Her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Williamson.
- John M. Goggans, born 1845.
- Robert Goggans, born 1849.
Sources: Goggans-Bridges Cemetery, located on Rt. 83, between Forsyth and Monticello, Monroe County; 1850 Monroe County Census; Monroe County Marriages; Monroe County Wills.