Biography - JOHN L. GOFF

John L. Goff served as sheriff of Douglas county from 1887 to 1891, and at the time of his death, in 1892, he held the office of supervisor. He was married to Miss Josie R. Rice, a daughter of Martin Rice, deceased, of Camargo (see sketch). Mrs. Goff owns a half section of land, part of which is in Camargo and a part in Tuscola townships. She resides in Tuscola.

Extracted 11 Sep 2019 by Norma Hass from the Historical and Biographical Record of Douglas County, Illinois, published in 1900, page 251.

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