Parents:
William Yancey Goff 1860–1909
Rosa Ann Gregory Goff 1866–1948
Lillian & siblings:
Aubrey Howard Goff, born 02 October 1884 and died 25 March 1932
Finnis Goff, born 05 May 1887 and died 03 August 1896
Paul W. Goff, born 22 March 1890 and died 07 December 1970
Lillian Goff, born 09 June 1893 and died 10 March 1923
Irma Goff, born 13 July 1897 and died 12 November 1976
William Yancey Goff, Jr. born 20 June 1909 and died 13 January 1986
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Commerce Journal (TX)
July 4,1913
"Miss Lillian Goff has returned from Cisco and will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Rosa Goff."
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Commerce Journal (TX)
March 10, 1916
"Miss Lillian Goff is visiting in Greenville."
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Commerce Journal
April 7, 1916
"MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.
Mrs. John Brigance entertained wit a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at 8:15, complimentary to Miss Lillian Lucille Goff, whose marriage to Mr. Lewis C. Abbott of Dallas will take place Sunday afternoon, next.
Mrs. Brignance was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Ridley, and sister, Elizabeth, they receiving the guests.
The delightful game of bunce was played and high score was tied. Also an exciting contest: 'My all in a Bride's Trousseau' was entered into with much enthusiasm, the outcome of which proved there was more than one present contemplating matrimony - if one judged by the number of correct answers displayed.
A color scheme of lavender and white prevailed throughout the decorations. Brick cream in dainty lavender hearts with angel food cake was served to the guests.
The following registered: Misses Lillian and Irma Goff, ... ."
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News about Lillian's marriage to Louis Abbott was published in the following:
Commerce Journal (TX)
April 7, 1916
"ABBOTT-GOFF
The marriage of Louis C. Abbott of Dallas and Miss Lillian Goff of Commerce took place Sunday noon, April 2, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Rosa G. Goff on Monroe Street. The Rev. J.W. Hill, pastor of the M.E. Church, performed the ceremony.
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Erma Goff, as bridesmaid. Jack Thomas of Dallas was best man. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Ridley and Mrs. John H. Brignance, accompanied by Miss Zera Ellard of Dallas.
Miss Lillian was reared in Commerce and is loved by all who know her. She is a young lady of much pleasing personality and popularity. Mr. Abbott is a man of high standing and excellent business ability.
After a bridal trip to points in South Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Abbott will be at home in Dallas."
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Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2020
William Yancey Goff 1860–1909
Rosa Ann Gregory Goff 1866–1948
Lillian & siblings:
Aubrey Howard Goff, born 02 October 1884 and died 25 March 1932
Finnis Goff, born 05 May 1887 and died 03 August 1896
Paul W. Goff, born 22 March 1890 and died 07 December 1970
Lillian Goff, born 09 June 1893 and died 10 March 1923
Irma Goff, born 13 July 1897 and died 12 November 1976
William Yancey Goff, Jr. born 20 June 1909 and died 13 January 1986
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Commerce Journal (TX)
July 4,1913
"Miss Lillian Goff has returned from Cisco and will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Rosa Goff."
-----
Commerce Journal (TX)
March 10, 1916
"Miss Lillian Goff is visiting in Greenville."
-----
Commerce Journal
April 7, 1916
"MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.
Mrs. John Brigance entertained wit a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at 8:15, complimentary to Miss Lillian Lucille Goff, whose marriage to Mr. Lewis C. Abbott of Dallas will take place Sunday afternoon, next.
Mrs. Brignance was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Ridley, and sister, Elizabeth, they receiving the guests.
The delightful game of bunce was played and high score was tied. Also an exciting contest: 'My all in a Bride's Trousseau' was entered into with much enthusiasm, the outcome of which proved there was more than one present contemplating matrimony - if one judged by the number of correct answers displayed.
A color scheme of lavender and white prevailed throughout the decorations. Brick cream in dainty lavender hearts with angel food cake was served to the guests.
The following registered: Misses Lillian and Irma Goff, ... ."
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News about Lillian's marriage to Louis Abbott was published in the following:
Commerce Journal (TX)
April 7, 1916
"ABBOTT-GOFF
The marriage of Louis C. Abbott of Dallas and Miss Lillian Goff of Commerce took place Sunday noon, April 2, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Rosa G. Goff on Monroe Street. The Rev. J.W. Hill, pastor of the M.E. Church, performed the ceremony.
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Erma Goff, as bridesmaid. Jack Thomas of Dallas was best man. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Ridley and Mrs. John H. Brignance, accompanied by Miss Zera Ellard of Dallas.
Miss Lillian was reared in Commerce and is loved by all who know her. She is a young lady of much pleasing personality and popularity. Mr. Abbott is a man of high standing and excellent business ability.
After a bridal trip to points in South Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Abbott will be at home in Dallas."
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Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2020
Parents:
William Yancey Goff 1860–1909
Rosa Ann Gregory Goff 1866–1948
Lillian & siblings:
Aubrey Howard Goff, born 02 October 1884 and died 25 March 1932
Finnis Goff, born 05 May 1887 and died 03 August 1896
Paul W. Goff, born 22 March 1890 and died 07 December 1970
Lillian Goff, born 09 June 1893 and died 10 March 1923
Irma Goff, born 13 July 1897 and died 12 November 1976
William Yancey Goff, Jr. born 20 June 1909 and died 13 January 1986
-----
Commerce Journal (TX)
July 4,1913
"Miss Lillian Goff has returned from Cisco and will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Rosa Goff."
-----
Commerce Journal (TX)
March 10, 1916
"Miss Lillian Goff is visiting in Greenville."
-----
Commerce Journal
April 7, 1916
"MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.
Mrs. John Brigance entertained wit a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at 8:15, complimentary to Miss Lillian Lucille Goff, whose marriage to Mr. Lewis C. Abbott of Dallas will take place Sunday afternoon, next.
Mrs. Brignance was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Ridley, and sister, Elizabeth, they receiving the guests.
The delightful game of bunce was played and high score was tied. Also an exciting contest: 'My all in a Bride's Trousseau' was entered into with much enthusiasm, the outcome of which proved there was more than one present contemplating matrimony - if one judged by the number of correct answers displayed.
A color scheme of lavender and white prevailed throughout the decorations. Brick cream in dainty lavender hearts with angel food cake was served to the guests.
The following registered: Misses Lillian and Irma Goff, ... ."
-----
News about Lillian's marriage to Louis Abbott was published in the following:
Commerce Journal (TX)
April 7, 1916
"ABBOTT-GOFF
The marriage of Louis C. Abbott of Dallas and Miss Lillian Goff of Commerce took place Sunday noon, April 2, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Rosa G. Goff on Monroe Street. The Rev. J.W. Hill, pastor of the M.E. Church, performed the ceremony.
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Erma Goff, as bridesmaid. Jack Thomas of Dallas was best man. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Ridley and Mrs. John H. Brignance, accompanied by Miss Zera Ellard of Dallas.
Miss Lillian was reared in Commerce and is loved by all who know her. She is a young lady of much pleasing personality and popularity. Mr. Abbott is a man of high standing and excellent business ability.
After a bridal trip to points in South Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Abbott will be at home in Dallas."
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Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2020
William Yancey Goff 1860–1909
Rosa Ann Gregory Goff 1866–1948
Lillian & siblings:
Aubrey Howard Goff, born 02 October 1884 and died 25 March 1932
Finnis Goff, born 05 May 1887 and died 03 August 1896
Paul W. Goff, born 22 March 1890 and died 07 December 1970
Lillian Goff, born 09 June 1893 and died 10 March 1923
Irma Goff, born 13 July 1897 and died 12 November 1976
William Yancey Goff, Jr. born 20 June 1909 and died 13 January 1986
-----
Commerce Journal (TX)
July 4,1913
"Miss Lillian Goff has returned from Cisco and will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Rosa Goff."
-----
Commerce Journal (TX)
March 10, 1916
"Miss Lillian Goff is visiting in Greenville."
-----
Commerce Journal
April 7, 1916
"MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.
Mrs. John Brigance entertained wit a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at 8:15, complimentary to Miss Lillian Lucille Goff, whose marriage to Mr. Lewis C. Abbott of Dallas will take place Sunday afternoon, next.
Mrs. Brignance was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Ridley, and sister, Elizabeth, they receiving the guests.
The delightful game of bunce was played and high score was tied. Also an exciting contest: 'My all in a Bride's Trousseau' was entered into with much enthusiasm, the outcome of which proved there was more than one present contemplating matrimony - if one judged by the number of correct answers displayed.
A color scheme of lavender and white prevailed throughout the decorations. Brick cream in dainty lavender hearts with angel food cake was served to the guests.
The following registered: Misses Lillian and Irma Goff, ... ."
-----
News about Lillian's marriage to Louis Abbott was published in the following:
Commerce Journal (TX)
April 7, 1916
"ABBOTT-GOFF
The marriage of Louis C. Abbott of Dallas and Miss Lillian Goff of Commerce took place Sunday noon, April 2, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Rosa G. Goff on Monroe Street. The Rev. J.W. Hill, pastor of the M.E. Church, performed the ceremony.
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Erma Goff, as bridesmaid. Jack Thomas of Dallas was best man. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Ridley and Mrs. John H. Brignance, accompanied by Miss Zera Ellard of Dallas.
Miss Lillian was reared in Commerce and is loved by all who know her. She is a young lady of much pleasing personality and popularity. Mr. Abbott is a man of high standing and excellent business ability.
After a bridal trip to points in South Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Abbott will be at home in Dallas."
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Researched and compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2020
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