(Transcribed by P. Karol 12 Feb 2000 
from The Crete Vidette
Thursday, 16 November 1899)
DIED GOODIN  
At his residence in Crete, Nebraska, on Monday, November 13, 1899,Isaac Goodin, of 
pneumonia. Aged 82 years, 7 months and 3 days. Isaac Goodin was born in Perry county, Ohio 
April 10, 1817. He had three sisters and three brothers. He survived them all, although among 
the oldest. He was married to Miss Fannie Gardner on the 26th of August, 1838. To them was 
born three sons and five daughters. Two sons and four daughters are still living.

He was raised on a farm. His education was very limited having attended school but about 
three months of his life. In 1847 he was appointed post master of Woodberry, Ohio, which 
position he held until the fall of 1853, when he emigrated to Blackford county, Indiana. In the 
fall of 1856 he was elected sheriff of Blackford county and served four years. In 1861, President 
Lincoln appointed him post master at Hartford City, the county seat of Blackford county.

In 1861 he enlisted in the 34th Indiana Infantry and was made first lieutenant of Co. I. While in 
camp in Kentucky, his health failed and he resigned and came home. He was at once appointed 
Provost Marshall, which office together with the post office he held until the fall of 1864, when he 
moved to Iowa county, Iowa. In 1867 he was elected county judge of Iowa county, serving two years 
in that position. In 1869 he moved to Saline county, Nebraska and took a homestead. In 1870 he was 
elected from Saline county and all unorganized territory west, to the lower house of the legislature. 
In 1874 he was elected judge of Saline county to fill vacancy and served one year. He has served 
some twenty-five years as justice of the peace in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska.

The funeral services were held at his late residence on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Pearson delivered 
a feeling and tender tribute to his memory, and President Perry of Doane College offered a fervent prayer 
full of consolation and hope for the many friends of deceased. The services were conducted under the 
auspices of the G. A. R. Post of which comrade Goodin was a charter member. The remains were 
followed to Riverside by a large concourse of people who had known the deceased for many years. 
The grave was beautifully banked with American flags, and as the casket was tenderly lowered to its 
silent home every one felt that Father Goodin was "at rest", and if there is such a thing as a commingling 
of departed spirits, he was already enjoying a happy reunion with his life companion for 53 years, and 
who died on the 16th of April 1891. 

He was a faithful husband, an indulgent father, and exemplary citizen and a true friend of humanity. 
He will be missed and mourned by old and young. And yet, having filled out the full measure of an active 
and useful life, having gone to join his many friends in the great beyond, who would call him back if they 
had the power. His two sons Letson and Charles and his four daughters, Mrs. Riddle, Mrs. J. W. Rhine, 
Mrs. Isaac Rhine, Mrs. John Townsend, with many grandchildren and some great grand children were 
present at the funeral, and all have the satisfaction of knowing that he had every care and attention that 
could be bestowed upon him, during his short illness, and that he had the highest respect and admiration 
of every man, woman and child who so fortunate as to have his acquaintance. Although gone from our 
sight, his life will be held up as an example for all and the influence of his upright life and his pure character 
will be as a benediction upon the children of man.

Charlie Goodin, came home from Little Rock, Ark., to attend the funeral of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. 
Townsend of Freemont came to Crete last Tuesday to attend the funeral of Isaac Goodin.

NOTICE
Any persons having claims against Isaac Goodin, or knowing themselves to be indebted to him 
will please call upon the undersigned at their earliest convenience for settlement.
L. A. Goodin Crete, Neb, Nov. 17
Receiver
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