BIOGRAPHY UPDATED on 15 Apr 24
Ada O. Houston was born around 29 Dec 1869 in Spencer County, Indiana near Rockport. Although no document specifically identifies her exact birth date, it was derived by calculations from her death certificate with confirmation through census and marriage records, obituaries and gravestone pictures. Census records indicate a birth year range between 1869-1870, with Dec 1869 being the most detailed as listed in the 1900 census. However, without vital records, I cannot state with 100% certainty her exact birth date and birth location. Based on the preponderance of evidence, I am assessing Dec 1869 as her birthyear. Her parents were George L. Houston and Ladica Matilda Phillips. She had at least three siblings; John Gaither, Samuel C and Dollie Zorada. Her middle initial "O" has been observed in a few documents, however her full middle name cannot be confirmed at this time.
Early in life, she lived with her parents and siblings in the Ohio Township area of Spencer County, Indiana. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 10 August 1870, Ada and her family were living in Rockport, Ohio Township in Spencer County, Indiana. At the time, Ada Houston was one year old and lived with her parents George Houston (40) and Malinda *Ladica Matilda (35) and her two siblings; John (5) and Samuel (3). According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 10 Jun 1880, they were still living in Rockport, Indiana. At the time, Ada Houston was 10 years old and lived with her parents George L Houston (58) and Ladica M (41) and her three siblings; John (14), Samuel (12), and Dolly Z (7).
At the age of 17, Ada and 26-year-old John J Critendon Goodman, son of Malachi Goodman and Catherine A. Tilley, applied for a marriage license on 14 Jul 1887 in Spencer County, Indiana. They were united in marriage by William L Shrode on 15 Jul 1887 in Spencer County, Indiana. After her marriage to John Goodman in 1887 it appears they lived in the neighboring Luce Township area in Spencer County. According to the 1900 United States Federal Census taken on 2 Jun 1900, Ada and her family were living in Luce Township in Spencer County, Indiana where they rented and worked a farm. At the time, Ada Goodman was 30 years old and lived with her spouse John Goodman (40) and their three daughters; Maude (11), Allie (9) and Bessie (7), and two sons; James (3) and Nester R (1). In addition, her brother-in-laws Grover (14) and Mallie *Malachi Goodman (12) also lived with them and may have helped with the farming. According to the 1910 United States Federal Census on 15 April 1910, the family was still living in Luce Township on the family farm. At the time, Ada Goodman was 40 years old and lived with her spouse John (50) and their three daughters; Allie (19), Bessie (16), Hattie (6), and four sons; James (13), Ray (11), Jesse (8), and Eugene (3). In addition, her brother-in law Mal Goodman (22) also lived with them. According to the 1920 United States Federal Census taken on 24 Jan 1920, they were still renting a farm in Luce Township, Spencer County, Indiana. At the time, Ada Goodman was 51 years old and lived with her spouse Crit *John Goodman (63) and their five children; Bessie (26), James (24), Jessie (18), Hattie (15), and Gene (13). According to the 1930 United States Federal Census on 11 Apr 1930, the family was still living on a farm on Ebeneezer Road in Luce Township in Spencer County, Indiana. At the time, Ada Goodman was 60 years old and living with her spouse John (69) and her recently widowed son Ray (32) and her son Eugene (23). After the death of her husband in 1930, it is unclear if she stayed in the area or immediately moved to neighboring Evansville. However, by 1938, Ada had moved about 30 miles west where she lived at 2160 Bayard Park Dr in Evansville, Indiana in Vanderburgh County. According to her death certificate, she was living in Hatfield in Spencer County, Indiana at the time of her death in 1941.
It appears Ada and John may have had 9 children; however only 8 are known; Maude (m. Herrell), Allie M (m. Middleton), Bessie (m. Carter), James Samuel, Raymond Nester, Jesse, Hattie (m. Alexander), and Eugene. According to 1900 and 1910 Census records, they had a child which passed away prior to 1900, however no other details are available to identify the gender and name of the child. Known children are as follows:
Maude Goodman was born on 2 Jun 1889 in Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 19, Maude and 24-year-old Louis Herrell applied for a marriage license on 8 Aug 1908 in Spencer County, Indiana and were married the same day. It appears Maude and Louis had two sons; Clay Emerson and Louis Robert. Maude passed away from Pulmonary Tuberculosis at the young age of 27 at 2:35 PM on 12 Apr 1917 in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on 13 Apr 1917 in the Old Section (Row 6 from back) at Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Allie M. Goodman was born on 9 Dec 1890 in Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 22, Allie and 31-year-old Frank Middleton applied for a marriage license on 10 Nov 1913 in Warrick County, Indiana and were married the same day in Boonville, Spencer County, Indiana. It appears Allie and Frank had 2 children, William Crittendon and Frances Louise. Allie passed away from Bronchial Pneumonia at the age of 92 at her daughter's house at 7:00 AM on Saturday, 19 Mar 1983 in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on Monday, 21 Mar 1983 in Lot B, Row 4, Graves #48 in the James Parker Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
James Samuel Goodman was born on 20 Sep 1896 in Hatfield, Luce Township, Spencer County, Indiana, although a few conflicts exist regarding his birthdate. At age 24, James and 15-year-old Margaret Day, daughter of John Edwin Day and Helen May Bullock, applied for a marriage license on 16 Oct 1920 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana and were married the same day. Records indicate James and Margaret had six children; Ralph Clinton, Twins Helen Ada (m. Fortune) and Hazel Elizabeth (m. McCoy), Bettye Mae (m. Stone), Bonnie Ruth (m. Mathis), and Doris James "Jimmie" (m. Porter). James passed away at the young age of 35 from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on 11 Sep 1932 at his home in Richland, Indiana in Spencer County. He was laid to rest on 13 Sep 1932 in the new section, Row 18 (8 from back) in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Bessie Goodman was born on 1 Jan 1894 in Lake, Luce Township, Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 26, Bessie and 25-year-old Floyd Carter applied for a marriage license on 14 Feb 1920 in Spencer County, Indiana and married the same day in Spencer County, Indiana. It appears Bessie and Floyd had only one child, Ivan. Bessie passed away at the age of 36 from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on 8 Aug 1930 in Luce Township in Spencer County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on 10 Aug 1930 in the New Lot, Row 19 of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Raymond Nester Goodman was born on 25 May 1899 in Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 20, Raymond married 19-year-old Maggie Kellams on 6 Dec 1919 in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. Unfortunately, Maggie passed away a few years later in 1922. At the age of 35, Raymond then married 22-year-old Mamie Mae Howland on 9 Feb 1935 in Spencer County, Indiana. Raymond and Mamie had three children; Billy Ray, Hattie Mae and Carol Ann. It appears, Raymond and Maggie did not have any children. Raymond passed away from a heart attack at the age of 67 on Wednesday, 28 Dec 1966 at his home in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. Services were held on Saturday, 31 Dec 1966 and was laid to rest in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Jessie Goodman was born around 1901 in Spencer County, Indiana probably in the Luce Township area. It appears Jesse never married nor had any children. Jesse passed away at the young age of 22 in 1923 in Hatfield, Indiana in Spencer County. However, exact date is unknown. He was laid to rest sometime in 1923 in the New Section, Row 19 of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Hattie Goodman was born on 2 March 1904 in Spencer County, Indiana. Hattie was 25 years old when she married 25-year-old Howard M. Alexander on 21 Dec 1929 in Spencer County, Indiana. It appears Hattie and Howard had no children. Hattie passed away from heart related issues at the age of 70 at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, 14 Nov 1974 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on 16 Nov 1974 in the New Section, Row 19 (7 from back) of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Eugene Goodman was born on 22 Feb 1907 in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana. At age 23, Gene married 19-year-old Juanita Lampkins on 20 Dec 1930 in Spencer County, Indiana. However, it appears they divorced sometime before 1950. It appears Gene and Juanita had one son, Monte Gene. Eugene passed away at the age of 74 on 6 Jan 1982 in Polk County, Florida. He was laid to rest sometime around 9 Jan 1982 in the New Section, Row 19 of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Ada passed away from Lobar Pneumonia at the age of 71 at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, 3 Jan 1941 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday 5 Jan 1941 at the Ebenezer Church just outside Hatfield, Indiana. She was laid to rest in the family plot located in the new section, Row 19 in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Biography information provided by Tom Richardson (#47507774) - 2x Great Grandson
BIOGRAPHY UPDATED on 15 Apr 24
Ada O. Houston was born around 29 Dec 1869 in Spencer County, Indiana near Rockport. Although no document specifically identifies her exact birth date, it was derived by calculations from her death certificate with confirmation through census and marriage records, obituaries and gravestone pictures. Census records indicate a birth year range between 1869-1870, with Dec 1869 being the most detailed as listed in the 1900 census. However, without vital records, I cannot state with 100% certainty her exact birth date and birth location. Based on the preponderance of evidence, I am assessing Dec 1869 as her birthyear. Her parents were George L. Houston and Ladica Matilda Phillips. She had at least three siblings; John Gaither, Samuel C and Dollie Zorada. Her middle initial "O" has been observed in a few documents, however her full middle name cannot be confirmed at this time.
Early in life, she lived with her parents and siblings in the Ohio Township area of Spencer County, Indiana. According to the 1870 United States Federal Census taken on 10 August 1870, Ada and her family were living in Rockport, Ohio Township in Spencer County, Indiana. At the time, Ada Houston was one year old and lived with her parents George Houston (40) and Malinda *Ladica Matilda (35) and her two siblings; John (5) and Samuel (3). According to the 1880 United States Federal Census taken on 10 Jun 1880, they were still living in Rockport, Indiana. At the time, Ada Houston was 10 years old and lived with her parents George L Houston (58) and Ladica M (41) and her three siblings; John (14), Samuel (12), and Dolly Z (7).
At the age of 17, Ada and 26-year-old John J Critendon Goodman, son of Malachi Goodman and Catherine A. Tilley, applied for a marriage license on 14 Jul 1887 in Spencer County, Indiana. They were united in marriage by William L Shrode on 15 Jul 1887 in Spencer County, Indiana. After her marriage to John Goodman in 1887 it appears they lived in the neighboring Luce Township area in Spencer County. According to the 1900 United States Federal Census taken on 2 Jun 1900, Ada and her family were living in Luce Township in Spencer County, Indiana where they rented and worked a farm. At the time, Ada Goodman was 30 years old and lived with her spouse John Goodman (40) and their three daughters; Maude (11), Allie (9) and Bessie (7), and two sons; James (3) and Nester R (1). In addition, her brother-in-laws Grover (14) and Mallie *Malachi Goodman (12) also lived with them and may have helped with the farming. According to the 1910 United States Federal Census on 15 April 1910, the family was still living in Luce Township on the family farm. At the time, Ada Goodman was 40 years old and lived with her spouse John (50) and their three daughters; Allie (19), Bessie (16), Hattie (6), and four sons; James (13), Ray (11), Jesse (8), and Eugene (3). In addition, her brother-in law Mal Goodman (22) also lived with them. According to the 1920 United States Federal Census taken on 24 Jan 1920, they were still renting a farm in Luce Township, Spencer County, Indiana. At the time, Ada Goodman was 51 years old and lived with her spouse Crit *John Goodman (63) and their five children; Bessie (26), James (24), Jessie (18), Hattie (15), and Gene (13). According to the 1930 United States Federal Census on 11 Apr 1930, the family was still living on a farm on Ebeneezer Road in Luce Township in Spencer County, Indiana. At the time, Ada Goodman was 60 years old and living with her spouse John (69) and her recently widowed son Ray (32) and her son Eugene (23). After the death of her husband in 1930, it is unclear if she stayed in the area or immediately moved to neighboring Evansville. However, by 1938, Ada had moved about 30 miles west where she lived at 2160 Bayard Park Dr in Evansville, Indiana in Vanderburgh County. According to her death certificate, she was living in Hatfield in Spencer County, Indiana at the time of her death in 1941.
It appears Ada and John may have had 9 children; however only 8 are known; Maude (m. Herrell), Allie M (m. Middleton), Bessie (m. Carter), James Samuel, Raymond Nester, Jesse, Hattie (m. Alexander), and Eugene. According to 1900 and 1910 Census records, they had a child which passed away prior to 1900, however no other details are available to identify the gender and name of the child. Known children are as follows:
Maude Goodman was born on 2 Jun 1889 in Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 19, Maude and 24-year-old Louis Herrell applied for a marriage license on 8 Aug 1908 in Spencer County, Indiana and were married the same day. It appears Maude and Louis had two sons; Clay Emerson and Louis Robert. Maude passed away from Pulmonary Tuberculosis at the young age of 27 at 2:35 PM on 12 Apr 1917 in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on 13 Apr 1917 in the Old Section (Row 6 from back) at Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Allie M. Goodman was born on 9 Dec 1890 in Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 22, Allie and 31-year-old Frank Middleton applied for a marriage license on 10 Nov 1913 in Warrick County, Indiana and were married the same day in Boonville, Spencer County, Indiana. It appears Allie and Frank had 2 children, William Crittendon and Frances Louise. Allie passed away from Bronchial Pneumonia at the age of 92 at her daughter's house at 7:00 AM on Saturday, 19 Mar 1983 in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on Monday, 21 Mar 1983 in Lot B, Row 4, Graves #48 in the James Parker Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
James Samuel Goodman was born on 20 Sep 1896 in Hatfield, Luce Township, Spencer County, Indiana, although a few conflicts exist regarding his birthdate. At age 24, James and 15-year-old Margaret Day, daughter of John Edwin Day and Helen May Bullock, applied for a marriage license on 16 Oct 1920 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana and were married the same day. Records indicate James and Margaret had six children; Ralph Clinton, Twins Helen Ada (m. Fortune) and Hazel Elizabeth (m. McCoy), Bettye Mae (m. Stone), Bonnie Ruth (m. Mathis), and Doris James "Jimmie" (m. Porter). James passed away at the young age of 35 from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on 11 Sep 1932 at his home in Richland, Indiana in Spencer County. He was laid to rest on 13 Sep 1932 in the new section, Row 18 (8 from back) in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Bessie Goodman was born on 1 Jan 1894 in Lake, Luce Township, Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 26, Bessie and 25-year-old Floyd Carter applied for a marriage license on 14 Feb 1920 in Spencer County, Indiana and married the same day in Spencer County, Indiana. It appears Bessie and Floyd had only one child, Ivan. Bessie passed away at the age of 36 from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on 8 Aug 1930 in Luce Township in Spencer County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on 10 Aug 1930 in the New Lot, Row 19 of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Raymond Nester Goodman was born on 25 May 1899 in Spencer County, Indiana. At the age of 20, Raymond married 19-year-old Maggie Kellams on 6 Dec 1919 in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. Unfortunately, Maggie passed away a few years later in 1922. At the age of 35, Raymond then married 22-year-old Mamie Mae Howland on 9 Feb 1935 in Spencer County, Indiana. Raymond and Mamie had three children; Billy Ray, Hattie Mae and Carol Ann. It appears, Raymond and Maggie did not have any children. Raymond passed away from a heart attack at the age of 67 on Wednesday, 28 Dec 1966 at his home in Rockport, Spencer County, Indiana. Services were held on Saturday, 31 Dec 1966 and was laid to rest in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Jessie Goodman was born around 1901 in Spencer County, Indiana probably in the Luce Township area. It appears Jesse never married nor had any children. Jesse passed away at the young age of 22 in 1923 in Hatfield, Indiana in Spencer County. However, exact date is unknown. He was laid to rest sometime in 1923 in the New Section, Row 19 of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Hattie Goodman was born on 2 March 1904 in Spencer County, Indiana. Hattie was 25 years old when she married 25-year-old Howard M. Alexander on 21 Dec 1929 in Spencer County, Indiana. It appears Hattie and Howard had no children. Hattie passed away from heart related issues at the age of 70 at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, 14 Nov 1974 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. She was laid to rest on 16 Nov 1974 in the New Section, Row 19 (7 from back) of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Eugene Goodman was born on 22 Feb 1907 in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana. At age 23, Gene married 19-year-old Juanita Lampkins on 20 Dec 1930 in Spencer County, Indiana. However, it appears they divorced sometime before 1950. It appears Gene and Juanita had one son, Monte Gene. Eugene passed away at the age of 74 on 6 Jan 1982 in Polk County, Florida. He was laid to rest sometime around 9 Jan 1982 in the New Section, Row 19 of Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Ada passed away from Lobar Pneumonia at the age of 71 at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, 3 Jan 1941 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday 5 Jan 1941 at the Ebenezer Church just outside Hatfield, Indiana. She was laid to rest in the family plot located in the new section, Row 19 in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Spencer County, Indiana.
Biography information provided by Tom Richardson (#47507774) - 2x Great Grandson
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