Thomas “Old Tommy” Goin

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Thomas “Old Tommy” Goin Veteran

Birth
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Death
22 May 1838 (aged 82–83)
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Goin, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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PVT IN CAPT. TURNERS BYNUM'S CO. N.C. MALITIA REV WAR

Thomas 'marker was proudly placed by Todd Williams of the General Joseph Martin S.A.R. Chapter. A memorial service honoring Thomas was held in the cemetery on October 15, 2009. Hosted by Marsha Bratton, Regent, Middlesboro Chapter D.A.R. & Todd, both of Middlesboro, KY.

The following should be noted which was received from Thomas' descendant, Betty George:
"Old Big Barren Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Book 2, Page 4 listing #3 Thomas Goin 1755-1838, buried in the Church cemetery."

The Old Big Barren Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery was covered by water in 1935 after the completion of Norris Dam & the formation of Norris Lake. Records have never been found verifying if Thomas' remains were relocated by the T.V.A. or if he was left behind.
PVT IN CAPT. TURNERS BYNUM'S CO. N.C. MALITIA REV WAR

Thomas 'marker was proudly placed by Todd Williams of the General Joseph Martin S.A.R. Chapter. A memorial service honoring Thomas was held in the cemetery on October 15, 2009. Hosted by Marsha Bratton, Regent, Middlesboro Chapter D.A.R. & Todd, both of Middlesboro, KY.

The following should be noted which was received from Thomas' descendant, Betty George:
"Old Big Barren Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Book 2, Page 4 listing #3 Thomas Goin 1755-1838, buried in the Church cemetery."

The Old Big Barren Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery was covered by water in 1935 after the completion of Norris Dam & the formation of Norris Lake. Records have never been found verifying if Thomas' remains were relocated by the T.V.A. or if he was left behind.

Gravesite Details

The location of the grave is now under Lake Norris in Claiborne County, Tennessee, although it is possible that the grave may have been moved by the TVA.