Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthDec 11, 1854, Huntington County, Indiana470, John H Goss
DeathOct 15, 1938, Tipton, Tipton County, Indiana470, John H Goss
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana470, John H Goss
Spouses
ChildrenOrla Meredith (1877-1951)
 Essa Myrtle (1879-1957)
 Eva Mae (1883-1964)
 Leroy Harry (1888-1955)
 George Raymond (1896-1965)
Obituary Online notes for John H. GOSS
Son of George Washington Goss and Mary Ann Knepper
Birth order: eldest
Siblings: James B; Rachel / Delila; Texanna; Edward; Ellen; Amanda.

Occupation:
• 1880: Sawmill
• 1900, 1910: Blacksmith
• 1920: Stove keeper, steam railroad

Marriage:
To Mary Florence Williams, d/o John W. Williams and Eliza Ann Cale, on 19 Mar 1877, Huntington County, Indiana.

Children:
Orla Meredith; Essa Myrtle; Eva Mae; Leroy Harry; George Raymond.

Census Records:
• 1860: 5, Jefferson, Huntington, Indiana
• 1870: 14, Jefferson, Huntington, Indiana
• 1880: 24, Warren, Huntington, Indiana
• 1900: 44, Salamonie, Huntington, Indiana
• 1910: 55, Butler, Vermilion, Illinois
• 1920: 65, Butler, Vermilion, Illinois
• 1930: 75, Tipton, Tipton, Indiana

Notes:
• Death certificate informant: Mrs. John Goss, Tipton, Indiana (wife)
470, John H Goss
Last Modified Jan 25, 2026Created Feb 26, 2026 using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Feb 26, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell

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