John D. Gossett

Other Events:

• Alt. Birth: Abt 1836, ____, ____, IL
• 1860 Census: 28 Jul 1860

Notes:

John D. Gossett, section 29, Indian Creek Township, was born in Sumner Co. , Tenn., July 17, 1834. His father, Abram Gossett, came to this county in 1835. John D. was reared on a farm, but as his parents were poor his education was limited. His parents died when he was small, and after that he had no schooling. He was bound out, and had to work hard. He was married Oct. 20, 1853, to Matilda, daughter of John Delap, and a native of this county. They have had seven children, three living --Martha, William H., and Etta. William H. clerks for H. May, of Norris. Mr. Gossett owns 334 acres of fine land, and is engaged in farming and stock raising. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 30 years. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.

from the History of White County, page 886
Submitted by Jeff Gossett

1860 Census:
Roland PO - Township 6S Range 8E, White Co., IL, p. 412, as John D. Gossett, age 24, b. IL

John married Nancy Malinda Delap 20 Oct 1853, ____, White Co., IL. Nancy (daughter of John Delap and Malinda Harrell) was born 9 Feb 1838, ____, ____, IL; died 16 Mar 1909; was buried Aft 16 Mar 1909, Mt. Oval Cemetery - Norris City, White Co., IL. [Group Sheet]