GOFORTH BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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GOFORTH, William - b: 1836 Fulton Co, IL
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 575
residence: Windsor Twp

William Goforth, carpenter, architect and builder, and patentee of the celebrated 
window frame and sash cord fastener, and other valuable articles, was born in 
Fulton County, Illinois, April 8, 1836. His father, Rev. John Goforth, of the 
Baptist Church, in Fulton County, was born in North Carolina, and married Miss 
Rhoda Powell, a native of Tennessee. In 1857, the family moved to Bremer 
County, Iowa. In 1853, William commenced to learn his trade, in which he has 
became very proficient. In 1857, he came to Missouri, and settled in the 
southeastern part of Henry County, and started a small store, but after a time he 
sold out and went to Osceola, St. Clair County, opening a shop and engaging in 
building. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Confederate army and remained until 
the close of the war. Commencing at the battle of Lone Jack he saw very hard 
service all through the war, being for the most of the time in General Parson's 
command. In 1865, he came to Windsor, where he has been occupied in building 
and maturing several useful patents. In 1874, he patented a serviceable chair, 
which is coming into general use. He also patented a useful wind engine, and a 
bed spring and a washer. His window frame and sash cord fastener is being used a 
great deal, and he anticipates making several other important improvements. He 
married Miss Susan C. Moran December 28, 1858. She died February 13, 1877, 
leaving three children: Lenora Elenor, Minnie Gray, and Eva Willistena, who died 
when three years old. One died in infancy. October 30, 1879, he married Miss 
Christina V. Henry, daughter of George Henry, of English parentage, and Hannah 
(Hughes) Henry, both of whom were natives of Ohio. By this union they have one 
child, Carlass. Mr. G. in his political views is a Democrat. He is a member of the 
Baptist Church, and also belongs to the Masonic lodge. He has been the architect 
and builder of some of the finest residences and buildings in the town and county.

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