Submitted by Margaret Karol a descendant.
(Transcribed by P. Karol 12 Feb 2000 from The Crete 
Vidette, 23 April 1891)
MEMORIAL OF FANNY GOODIN

The subject of this sketch was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 18, 1818. 
Her maiden name was Fanny Gardner. She was married to Isaac Goodin Aug 26, 1838, 
moved to Blackford Co., Ind., in 1853 and remained until 64 then going to Iowa Co., Iowa, 
leaving there in 69, coming to Nebraska, came to Crete 15 years since, has had eight children 
six are now living. She died April 16, 1891, she was of cheerful disposition and although she had 
attained the age of 73 was active and energetic. She had a kind word for all and will be sadly 
missed by her large circle of friends. She was a friend in prosperity and distress. She was prominent 
in aiding soldiers and their families. Holland Corps was organized mainly by her efforts. At the time 
of her death she was Senior Vice. 

The following resolutions approved by the corps: Whereas we are called upon to mourn the 
death of our esteemed Sister and Coworker Mrs. Goodwin (transcriber's note: Goodwin is name in 
article, but should be Goodin) and in the death of our sister the member of the Corps have lost a valued 
friend and a faithful member of the Order, one of its oldest and zealous workers, she having been a charter 
member of the Holland Corps, her friends and neighbors a friend kind and sympathetic, her husband and 
children a loving devoted wife and mother, therefore; Resolved that our charter be draped in mourning, that 
we the members of the corps wear the badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That this corps hereby 
tenders their heart felt sympathy of our dear Sister's bereaved family and friends, also that these resolutions 
be spread upon the minutes and a copy be published in the City papers and in the National Tribune.

Mrs. A. McCoun
Mrs. Barragar
Mrs. Johnson
Committee

Transcriber's Note: Margaret, Elizabeth, daughter of Francis (Gardner) and Isaac Goodin, 
married John Wesley Townsend. John Wesley Townsend was a grandson of Gilbert, Sr. and 
Mary (Polly) (Saxon) Townsend, Sr. and great grandson of John and Elizabeth (Evans) Saxon - 
Blackford County pioneers. Nancy, another daughter, married James W. Rhine, son of James 
and Eleanor (Wooten) Rhine, also Blackford County pioneers.
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