Fade Goff (17 September 1780 – 6 January 1836) was a

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and political figure in

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. He represented Georgetown in the

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from 1812 to 1818. He was born in Bryanstown,

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, the son of Richard Goff. In 1809, he married Mary Somaindyke Ryan, the daughter of John Ryan. That same year, he emigrated to St. John's in

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to join his father-in-law. There he met

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who hired Goff as his agent for his property in Prince Edward Island and he moved to the island the following year. Goff also later became agent for George and Alexander Birnie. He found that the role of land agent left him in a position of permanent financial obligation to his employers. He attempted to profit by other activities, such as operating a flour mill and an emigration office, without much success. In 1813, he was named

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and clerk of the crown by William Townshend, colonial administrator. Goff also was named a justice of the peace and was appointed high sheriff in 1831. He was named to the colony's Council in 1832. He died at Erinvale in Lot 34 after a lengthy illness. His son

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also served in the provincial assembly.

External links

Biography at the ''Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online''
1780 births 1836 deaths Politicians from County Wexford Irish emigrants to pre-Confederation Prince Edward Island Members of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island Colony of Prince Edward Island people Canadian coroners {{PrinceEdwardIsland-politician-stub