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This page is intended to present current news of interest to family members. Please feel free to contact Tim Goodhind at this link to provide him with information on your family and its activities.
More Sad News...
On Tuesday, June 19, 2007, my aunt, Dorothy Helen Goodhind passed away at age 90. She was the dearest person in my life and I miss her terribly. You can read Aunt Dot's obituary and see her photo by following this link.
From this point on, I will continue to mention the passing of family members here but will provide links to a new page, In Memoriam, where I will present obituaries and photos when available. I strongly encourage family members to notify me of any deaths and I will make every effort to report them here.
A letter from Iraq
Sometimes we may forget that our family is so large now that events played out upon the larger world stage can still involve a Goodhind or two. I just received this letter from Royline "Meg" Takishita, a "cousin" with very close Goodhind ties. Here's what she had to say as of May 12, 2007:
Dear Tim,
I know it has been a while since I have contacted you and I wanted to let
you know what I have been up to. Currently I am stationed in Iraq with the
25th Infantry Division (deployed again with them-the first time was
Afghanistan). This will be my last tour with the 25th Infantry Division as
upon my return to Hawaii (gotta love it) I will be moving to another
assignment.
Time really gets away from you when you are out here doing the same job
every day and the same routine (with a few quirks thrown in). But, I thought
I should sit down and let you all know (since I consider you all a part of
my family) how things have been.
I know that you have read about all that is going on over here and we are
trying to make a difference. Everyday I see us win a little more ground in
our mission over here. I am proud that I have contributed (albiet not as
much as others) to this mission. There are moments when I wondered about
what we are really doing here and then I remember that I am here to serve
the United States and defend those who cannot defend themselves. I know that
it sounds like a line that might have been brainwashed into my mentality but
I believe it (not so much when I have eaten spagetti for a week).
I miss being home in the states and I am planning a trip upon my return to
visit family and friends before I leave again to my new assignment. I would
like to keep in touch with you so that you can send me on any 'missions'
that you might like for me to get you information on. My next duty
assignment will be in Molesworth, England and I would like to assist you and
others with any information or questions that you may have while I am over
there. I plan on doing some in depth research into my mother's side of the
family (Janet B. Takishita-formerly Quimby/Goodhind/Lee). I would be honored
if you needed my assistance for anything you might need from there.
I should be returning home some time in the fall and would like to keep up
correspondence as much as possible. I will send pictures of Iraq in my next
email. Thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings and I hope to hear
from you soon. Be well and safe."
Blessed Be,
Royline "Meg" Takishita (Goodhind Lee)
SGT, US Army
royline.takishita@us.army.mil
Mailing Address:
HHC, 25ID, 25STB, G2 ACE
Unit # 72111
APO, AE 09393
Wishing you nothing but good luck and safe days, Meg.! Your Goodhind cousins and I look forward to your return!
A "new" old letter
Cliff Alderman of the Unionville, CT Museum has once again sent along an very interesting piece of Goodhind history. It is a letter from Alfred E. Goodhind to his first cousin Cora Goodhind. The letter dates back to January 5, 1919 and was sent from France during World War I. It mentions a series of battles in which his regiment was involved. You can read the .pdf file by following this link.
In passing...
Michael John Goodhind of Erving, MA passed away on May 2, 2006. Mike was the son of the late John Goodhind and the late Marion Gralenski Goodhind Whitcomb. You can read his obituary by following this link.
Again, with sadness...
I was contacted in March of 2006 by Donna Woodruff with sad news. On February 3, 2006, her mother Helen Pearl (Croft) Woodruff passed away. You can read her obituary by following this link.
Donna was also kind enough to send along several new documents regarding the loss of her uncle Lionel Woodruff during World War II (incl. a note from King George of England). You can view them by following this link.
There is also a very interesting letter there to Howard Woodruff upon the birth of his son Willis Richard Woodruff in 1907 signed by his grandfather Richard Goodhind. It is quite formal and very dignified. I have to wonder how well they might have even known each other?!
Vietnam War Memorial, Greenfield, MA
Gilbert Hawver Goodhind (1925-1997)
I was contacted over Christmas by my Aunt Patricia Goodhind from Washington State regarding the Vietnam War Memorial in Greenfield, MA. My uncle passed away in 1997 and is buried in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, with his son Ron. His name has been entered on the memorial. Aunt Pat kindly sent along a photo and I thought it would be appropriate to post it on the website. You can view it from the right sidebar after following this link.
Thank you, Aunt Pat.
With sadness...
It is with great sadness, we mark the passing of Genevieve (Mientka) Goodhind, widow of Edward Goodhind. Aunt Genevieve passed away on April 3, 2005 in Springfield, MA. You can read Aunt Genevieve's obituary by following this link.
With gladness...
In February of 2005, I received an e-mail from Scott (Goodhind) powers, a son of Murray Malcolm Goodhind III. He is currently in charge of security at Kunsan Air Force Base in Korea. Scott was kind enough to send along a summary of his long and meritorious military service to date. Thanks so much, Scott, and please keep us all informed of your movements. Stay safe!
You can read Scott's summary by following this link.
News of Frederick and daughter Cora
Earlier this year (2005), I was contacted by Cliff Alderman of the Unionville, CT Museum. He had run across our website and had information from the Museum concerning Cora Goodhind and her father Frederick. Cliff sent along a photo of Cora which I have included on the page for Frederick and his family. He also sent along an insurance policy which Frederick filled out in 1893. It has some fascinating information on the family as a whole. Please check it out!
Good News!
I have the pleasure to tell you that we have made contact with the Woodruff family in Canada! The Woodruffs were some of our Missing Cousins. Recently, I was contacted by Lionel William Woodruff, a great grandson of Rose Ida Goodhind Woodruff. Lionel and his sister Donna have provided some new photographs of Aunt Rose and their own family. They are posted (with Lionel and Donna's permission) in their own photo album webpage. Please check them out by choosing this link.
During 2002, I was also contacted by Louanne Marinos of Virginia. Louanne has been researching the Martin family, originally of England. Brothers Frederick and Richard Goodhind married two Martin sisters: Eliza and widow Charlotte Martin Cook. Louanne has sent along some interesting material on the Goodhinds and Martins, including the will of Cora Goodhind, Frederick's maiden daughter. You can see a photo of Cora on Frederick's webpage. Many thanks to Louanne for her help to date and we hope to continue to hear from her!
A New Website
Cousin Liz Banas of Belchertown, MA has authored a website dedicated to her Irish roots. You will find it at cashmanclark.org. Feel free to visit and let her know what you think. Good luck, Liz, on your new project!
Have Photos to Share?
I am in the process of setting up a series of webpages for families to share photos at their discretion. We have the space, if you have the pictures! I would be happy to put up whatever photos any of you might be willing to share: marriage photos, baby pictures, family portraits, holiday get-togethers, and so on. This domain offers plenty of room and I would like to take advantage of it. If you have any shots you'd like to share, you can e-mail them to me or send them via postal service; I will scan the pictures and return them to you.
Please consider this easy and fun way to both share and to preserve your family's photographic treasures!