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From: "David Lee" <>
Subject: Re: [MDSTMARY-L] James Gough
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 11:26:48 -0600
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I thought that Susannah Norris, mother of Mary & Ann Gough, was married to
Benjamin Gough.
Is that wrong?
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Goughs" <>
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Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MDSTMARY-L] James Gough


> Jim, could she be Susannah Norris? Matthew Norris was a witness to James
> Gough's will:
>
>> James Gough, SMC 2/19/1774-8/5/1774. 50 ac. of land to be sold. Son:
>> John Baptist Gough, my dwelling plantation containing 100 ac. All
>> moveable estate to my 6 remaining children: Jane, Elizabeth, Annesary,
>> Matthew, Ann, and Mary Gough. Exec: Wife, Susanna and Stephen Gough. Wit:
>> Matthew Norris, Stephen Norris, Eleanor Greenwell. The widow does not
>> stand to the will.
>
> James and Susannah had (among others) two daughters, Ann and Mary.
> Matthew Norris mentions his nieces, Ann and Mary Gough, in his will.
>
>> NAME: Matthew Norris
>> LIBER: JJ #1 FOLIO: 277
>>
>> DATE OF WILL: 11/13/1781
>>
>> DATE OF PROBATE: 8/24/1784
>>
>>
>> Niece: Mary Gough, the first child that my negro woman named Fan bears.
>> Niece: Ann Gough, the second child that my negro woman named Fan bears.
>>
>> Goddaughter: Anastastia Mandley, my negro woman named Fan.
>>
>> To: Susanna Stone, my young horse; a cow and calf; and my silver
>> shoebuckles.
>>
>> To: George Stone, my saddle.
>>
>> Sister: Monica Stone, half of my pewter.
>>
>> Sister: Ann Draden Stone, the other half of my pewter.
>>
>> To: Matthew Stone, my silver brooch and knee buckles; sleeve buttons;
>> my second best coat, waistcoat, and breeches.
>>
>> To: Ignatius Stone, Jr., my silver stock buckle and one pair of sleeve
>> buttons.
>>
>> To: Joseph Norris, one desk.
>>
>> Brother: John Baptist Norris, my best coat, waist coat, and breeches.
>>
>> To: Robert Hutchins, a piece of fulled cloth (about three yards) that I
>> now have in the house.
>>
>> Sister: Ann Draden Stone, the balance of my estate.
>>
>> EXECUTOR(S): Sister, Ann Draden Stone
>>
>> WITNESSES: Ignatius Fenwick (of Enoch), Rebecca Stone
>>
>> NOTE: At the time of probate, the will of Matthew Stone was presented by
>> Clement Norris.
>
>
> Mike
>
> James D Pulliam wrote:
>
>>Searching for the name of James Gough's wife, Susanna, probably born
>>C1720. She was mentioned in his will written 19 Feb. 1774. Their children
>>were: Jane, Elizabeth, Anastasia, Mary, John Baptist, Matthew and Ann.
>>Would appreciate any information concerning her family.
>> Jim
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Michael J. Gough
>
>
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