NameClaiborne W. Gooch
Documentation
The estate of Rebecca Barnes in account with Thomas R. Barnes, administrator, from 1827 to 1831 was ordered recorded 18 July 1831.Lists Claiborne M. Gooch as a legatee. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 311–318.]
On 31 July 1834, C W Gooch made purchases at the sale of the estate of Major Arthur L. Barnes. [Essex County, Virignia, Will Book 24, pages 12–20.]
On 19 December 1834, a division of the slaves belonging to the estate of Major Arthur L Barnes, deceased, was made, with Delphia & Child, Peter, Joshua, and Sarah chosen by Mary C Barnes; Willis, Lucy, Ben, and Fanny allotted to William A. Wright; Anthony, Jenny & child Tasco, George, and Horace allotted to Philip A Bramham; John, Polly & Child Winney, and Emanuel allotted to Claiborne W Gooch; and George S of Geo:, Nelly, and Toby allotted to Thomas R Barnes. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 312–313.]
On 20 December 1834, C. W. Gooch acknowledged receipt in full of the balance due to him in right of his wife from Thos R Barnes administrator of Rebecca Barnes deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 309.]