Ventura County Republican Project: History and Genealogy

Ventura County Republican Project: History and Genealogy

"A Memorial and Biographical History of the Counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura, California" (1891), page 544.

J. D. Goodyear [Editor inserted: Joseph Darwin Goodyear]

J. D. Goodyear was born in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, October 23, 1825. His father, Merritt Goodyear, and his grandfather, Joseph Goodyear, were both natives of Connecticut. His great-grandfather, Stephen Goodyear, came from England in an early day and settled in Connecticut, and was the ancestor of the Goodyear family in America. Charles Goodyear, the man of such notoriety as a rubber inventor, and whose name is stamped on nearly all the genuine rubber boots and shoes in the civilized world, was a cousin of Mr. Goodyear's father. The mother of the subject of this sketch, nee Fanny Smith, was born in the State of New York. She was the daughter of Zenas Smith, who married a Marvin, niece of Marvin the great safe manufacturer of New York. Mr. Goodyear spent his early childhood in Ohio, and, at the age of seven years, went to New York State, where he remained until he reached his majority. He has been an industrious man all his life, began work when he was quite small, and has been engaged in many different kinds of employment, and among other things, has worked in the redwoods of California. He has been the owner of several pieces of property that have become very valuable since he parted with them. He thinks the mistake of his life has been that he did not hold on long enough. Mr. Goodyear has learned wisdom through the years that are past, and it is his intention to keep the beautiful ranch which he now owns. In 1887 he bought 120 acres of land. This property had been improved to some extent, and Mr. Goodyear has continued the work of tree-planting and improving and remodeling until the place is now a delightful and attractive home. There is a fine artesian well on the ranch. Mr. Goodyear's principal crop is corn. He also has a fine variety of fruit, and has given some attention to the raising of horses.

The subject of this sketch was married in 1851, to Miss Sophina Wright, a native of Illinois, and daughter of Peter Wright, who was a Kentuckian by birth. They have had ten children, six of whom are now living, viz.: Harriet, wife of Henry Root, resides in Oregon; Eugene, who married Miss Lizzie Paulson; Willie, who is at home with his father; Everett, now attending college at Berkeley; and Edward and Fanny, at home. Emma married Albert Coyle, and died in 1883, leaving one child, Emma.

Mr. Goodyear was a Democrat until the organization of the Republican party, and has been a Republican since that time. The Goodyear family is one that has seen much of pioneer life, and can fully appreciate their comfortable home, which is situated in the beautiful Santa Clara Valley, only three miles from Hueneme. Mr. Goodyear was a pioneer in the Territories of Wisconsin and Minnesota, and voted for the admission of both into the Union. Himself, wife and children represent five States, by birth.

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Descendants of Joseph Darwin Goodyear include:

Descendants of Joseph Darwin Goodyear

1 Joseph Darwin Goodyear b: 23 Oct 1825 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH d: 20 Jan 1922 in Rancho Arenza, Ventura Co., CA
.. +Sophina (Sophia) WRIGHT b: 22 Jan 1831 in near Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL m: 25 Aug 1851 in Madison, Dane Co., WI d: 06 Feb 1902 in Ventura, Ventura Co., CA
........ 2 Harriet Ann GOODYEAR b: 29 May 1853 in Madison, Dane Co., WI d: 02 Jul 1931 in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR
............ +George Henry ROOT b: 07 Apr 1842 in near Madison, Dane Co., WI m: 21 Dec 1873 in Hydesville, Humbolt Co., CA d: 15 Apr 1922 in near Wasco, Sherman Co., OR
................... 3 William Darwin ROOT b: 13 Nov 1874 in Hydesville, Humbolt Co., CA d: 26 Nov 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA
................... 3 Nora Francis ROOT b: 18 Oct 1876 in Hydesville, Humbolt Co., CA d: 22 Feb 1946 in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR
....................... +Harry Edwin MORROW b: 21 Oct 1867 in Mt. Pulaski, Logan Co., IL m: 20 Nov 1898 in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR d: 09 Dec 1953 in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR
............................. 4 Living MORROW
................................. +Living CARNS
............................. 4 Herbert Edwin MORROW b: 08 Oct 1899 in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR d: 14 Dec 1994 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
................................. +Dorothy Martha BURNETT b: 18 Jun 1911 in West Newton, MA d: 21 Feb 1989 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA
........................................ 5 Living MORROW
........................................ 5 Living MORROW
............................. *2nd Wife of Herbert Edwin MORROW:
................................. +[1] Living FAGAN
............................. 4 Francis Cleo MORROW b: 23 Mar 1901 in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR d: 12 Feb 1989 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA
................................. +Clair W. McCAUSLAND
............................. *2nd Husband of Francis Cleo MORROW:
................................. +Arthur L. SANDERS b: 24 Feb 1888 in Olex, Gilliam Co., OR m: 24 Apr 1920 in Moro, Sherman Co., OR d: 08 Dec 1940 in Alfala, Deschutes Co., OR
........................................ 5 Living SANDERS
............................................ +Living WORLEY
........................................ 5 Living SANDERS
.................................................. 6 Living SANDERS
.................................................. 6 Living SANDERS
............................................ +Living WILLNER
........................................ *2nd Wife of Living SANDERS:
............................................ +Living VILES
........................................ 5 Living SANDERS
............................................ +Living JUDD
........................................ *2nd Husband of Living SANDERS:
............................................ +Living SAILOR
........................................ *3rd Husband of Living SANDERS:
............................................ +Living HOLSTINE
........................................ *4th Husband of Living SANDERS:
............................................ +Living JOHNSON
........................................ 5 Living SANDERS
............................................ +Living REES
.................................................. 6 Living SANDERS
.................................................. 6 Living SANDERS
........................................ 5 Living SANDERS
............................................ +Living
............................. 4 Mabel Irene MORROW b: 13 Aug 1903 in Kent, Sherman Co., OR d: 14 Dec 1982 in Hoodriver, Hoodriver Co., OR
................................. +George Isaac MURRAY m: 31 Mar 1931 in Moro, Sherman Co., OR
............................. 4 Basil Seth MORROW b: 17 Dec 1905 in Kent, Sherman Co., OR d: 22 Oct 1999 in Bishop, Inyo Co., CA
................................. +[1] Living FAGAN
............................. 4 Nona Beatrice MORROW b: 10 Apr 1910 in Kent, Sherman Co., OR d: in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA
................................. +Harold Rex HOWELL m: 16 Feb 1929 in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR
............................. 4 Marion Harold MORROW b: 28 Sep 1913 in Kent, Sherman Co., OR d: 30 Apr 1983 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA
................................. +Living MADISON
................... 3 George Herbert ROOT b: 28 Oct 1878 in Hydesville, Humbolt Co., CA d: 24 Mar 1971 in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR
....................... +Christina Amilia KASEBERG b: 12 Oct 1882 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA m: 27 Nov 1907 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA d: 29 Aug 1966 in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR
............................. 4 Herbert Floyd ROOT b: 27 Sep 1909 in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR d: 05 Mar 1984 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino, CA
................................. +Bobbie (Elma) Ayls RUEPPELL b: 15 May 1910 in Portland, Multnoma Co., OR m: 31 Dec 1931 in Longview, Clark Co., WA d: 23 Aug 1997 in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA
........................................ 5 Living ROOT
............................................ +Living TARPENNING
.................................................. 6 Living ROOT
...................................................... +Living McCANN
............................................................. 7 Living McCANN
.................................................. *2nd Husband of Living ROOT:
...................................................... +Living CARPENTER
............................................................. 7 Living CARPENTER
.................................................. 6 Living ROOT
........................................ 5 Living ROOT
............................................ +Living SHAW
.................................................. 6 Living ROOT
...................................................... +Living
............................................................. 7 Living ROOT
............................................................. 7 Living ROOT
.................................................. 6 Living ROOT
...................................................... +Living MADDUX
............................................................. 7 Living MADDUX
............................................................. 7 Living MADDUX
........ 2 Charles Eugene (Gene) GOODYEAR b: 24 Feb 1856 in near La Crescent, Houston Co., MN d: 01 Oct 1922 in Weaverville, Trinity Co., CA
............ +Elizabeth Sabrina PAULSON b: 1863 in CA m: 30 Oct 1883 in Weaverville, Trinity Co., CA d: 1935 in CA
........ 2 Emma Jane GOODYEAR b: 11 Sep 1858 in MN d: 31 Aug 1882 in Hydesville, Humbolt Co., CA
............ +Joseph Albert COYLE m: 23 Oct 1881 in Hydesville, Humbolt Co., CA
................... 3 Emma COYLE
........ 2 Iver Olsen GOODYEAR b: 11 Feb 1861 in MN d: 13 Apr 1863 in MN
........ 2 William Ernest GOODYEAR b: 12 Jul 1864 in La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI d: 03 Sep 1933 in Somis, Ventura Co., CA
............ +Ida P. PHILBROOK m: 18 Aug 1891 in Hueneme, Ventura Co., CA
........ 2 Everett Farnum GOODYEAR b: 07 Jul 1868 in Ontario, Boone Co., IA d: 13 Dec 1902 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co, CA
........ 2 Zenus Edward GOODYEAR b: 26 Dec 1870 in Ontario, Boone Co., IA d: 13 Oct 1905 in Somis, Ventura Co., CA
............ +Etta Florence KNOX m: 10 Apr 1898 in Somis, Ventura Co., CA
........ 2 Fannie Irene GOODYEAR b: 25 Feb 1873 in Ontario, Boone Co., IA d: 21 Sep 1946 in Ventura, Vertura Co., CA
............ +William Lee FERGUSON m: 23 Oct 1901 in Ventura, Ventura Co., CA d: in Ojai, Ventura Co., CA
................... 3 FERGUSON

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