Today I came across this "puzzle" on the website of Bob Gootee
<
www.ecosinc.com/gootee/> and thought I would post it since many folks may
not be aware of this site and the Gootees were such a prominent part of the
town of Loogootee. Who knows...maybe one of you has information that will
help unravel the mystery of the parents of Joseph Whelan Gootee who married
Sarah Ann Bramble. Thanks for looking! Shirley
"Cousins !
Recently I received a page from the Bible of Elijah and Statia Ann Gootee
Gorden (Joseph Whalands daughter and son in law)from Virginia and it could
disprove my research.
It shows the marriage date of Joseph Whaland Gootee and Sarah Bramble as Feb
1791 or 1794 (illegible). It then lists that Andrew Gootee died 10 Sep 1786;
Priscilla his wife died 26 Sep 1793 and John Gootee (Unknown) died 8 May
1803. It also lists a Nancy Bramble died 22 Dec 1800 and Thomas Bramble died
30 Apr 1826. None of these entries has an explanation.
I need to determine if Ann was listing her Grandparents or other relatives.
My research indicates that Joseph Whalands Father was Joseph Whaland Sr. who
was a brother of Andrew.
My question is, does another Bible exist in the families of Joseph and Sarah
children ?? George Sebastian, Thomas Nesbe, Charles Bramble Wheland, Charles
Silas or the two sisters that married in the Norris family ?? If so, please
let me know so I can obtain accurate data."
Note: Anyone with information can go to the Puzzlers section, click on KY
and send new information you think might help! Shirley