Goodwin, Harold Leland

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• Also Known As: Hal Goodwin

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THE MONTGOMERY JOURNAL
Thursdy, February 22, 1990
Obituaries
Science and adventure writer
Harold L. Goodwin, 75 dies
by Linda Waters

Harold Leland Goodwin, 75, author of 43 books, including the Rick Brant Science Adventure Series, and a retired government official, died of cardiac arrest Sunday, Feb. 18, at his home in Bethesda.

Mr. Goodwin, a native of Ellenburg, N.Y., lived in Montgomery County for 40 years. His books also appeared under the pen names John Blaine, Blake Savage and Hal Gordon. His 25 Rick Brant series, including "The Lost City," "Sea Gold," "The Pirates of Shan," and "The Deadly Dutchman," were published from 1947 to 1968.

The series was noted for its accurate portrayal of places, Mr. Goodwin's travels on behalf of the government having taken him to every continent, including Antarctica. The books also were known for their accurate portrayal of science and scientific advances. The final book in the series, 'The Magic Talisman," remins in p rint.

Mr Goodwin also was known for his books on space travel, including "The Real Book About Stars," "The Real Book About Space Travel," and "All About Rockets and Space Flight."

During the 1960s, Mr Goodwin served as special assistant to the administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, where he handled public interpretation of the agency's missions and achievements during the Mercury programs. He served as a special presidential envoy to Pope John XVIII, from whom he obtained blessed St. Christopher medals for the original Mercury astronauts.

Prior to joining NASA in 1961, Mr Goodwin served as director of atomic test operations for the federal Civil Defense Administration for six years. In that capacity he conducted research into the effects of nuclear weapons on civilian systems and structures.

During that time, Mr Goodwin was selected Outstanding Young Man in Federal Service by the U.S.Junior Chamber of Commerce. He subsequently served as scientific advisor to the U.S.Information Agency, where his reponsibilities included planning policy direction for the agency's worldwide scientific and technical programs.

Before World War II, Mr Goodwin served as White House correcpondent for Transradio News Service. During the war he served as a sergeant and combat correspondent in the Marines and saw service in five campaigns in the Pacific.

His broadcast from New Caledonia over CBS "News of the World" was the first Armed Forces broadcast of the war in the South Pacific. He was commissioned from the ranks as an officer, and received the Air Medal with Presidential Citation for meritorious acts for combat missions in the South Pacific, including nine sorties over Iwo Jima.

Following the war, Mr Goodwin served in the Foreign Service for three years in the Philippines, where he developed the State Department's Southeast Asia mass media programs.

In 1969, Mr Goodwin became deputy director of the National Sea Grant Program, from which he retired in 1973. He conceived and planned Operation FLARE, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's first man-in-the-sea project. Loaned by Sea Grant to the President's Commission on Marine Science, Engineering and Resources (the Stratton Commission), he was the principal writer of the landmark report, "Our Nation and the Sea". He also wrote "Challenge of the Seven Seas" with Sen. Claiborne Pell.

He was the recipient of meritorioius service awards from the Civil Defense Administration and from the USLA, and he received the Silver Medal from the U.S.Department of Commerce in 1972. He also received the James Dugan award from the American Littoral Society for his contributions to aquatic science, and was awarded the National Sea Grant Award in 1983. He was a lecturer at American University's Business Council for International Understanding and at the Foreign Service Institute.

He was a member of World Aquaculture Society, Amtarctican Society, American Science Film Association, Marine Technology Society, National Marine Education Association, American Littoral Society, Boston Sea Rovers, Washington Book Guild, National Association of Underwater Instructors, and the International Board of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors.

Mr Goodwin is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Libby", three sons, Alan C. of Plymouth, Minn, R. Christopher of New Market and Derek V of Scottsdale, Ariz; two grandsons and one granddaughter.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. tomorrow at Concord-St. Andrews United Methodist Church, River andGoldsboro roads, Bethesda, with burial in Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Concord-St Andrews United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.

Family/Spouse: ( ), Elizabeth S. Elizabeth was born in New Britain, Hartford Co., CT; died on 18 Dec 2005 in Frederick, Frederick Co., MD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Goodwin, Allan
2. Goodwin, Derick

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• Also Known As: Frank Elmer Goodwin
• Census: 10 Apr 1950, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA; Salesman for Storm Windows and Weather Stripping

Frank married Vanarman, Imogene "Jennie" on 12 Feb 1914 in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY. Imogene (daughter of VanArman, George Henry and Laurie, Sarah Margeret) was born on 09 Jun 1891 in NY; died on 27 Nov 1983 in Pinellas Co., FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 08 Jun 1900, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 1 Jun 1905, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 19 Apr 1910, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 10 Apr 1950, Springfield, Hampden Co., MA

H.H. married Wile, D.J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Tombstone Photo: Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Ellenburg Corners Cemetery
• Census: 20 Jun 1870, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 02 Jun 1880, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 08 Jun 1900, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 1 Jun 1905, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 19 Apr 1910, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 01 Jun 1915, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Farmer
• Census: 14 Jan 1920, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 23 May 1930, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 08 May 1940, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Farmer
• Census: 10 Apr 1950, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY

Notes:

George owned and operated a Feed, Flour and Fertilizer store. It was located on Summit Hill Road in Ellenburg Depot, NY.

From local historian Ruthann N. LaBombard:
"About the store, It was located on Station Hill in Ellenburg Depot, Ny. I contacted Leah VanArman Drown and she verified the location. George was her grandfather. He would take her to the feed store and one day he forgot her because she was playing off somewhere, He went home without her and she had to call the operator and ask her to call him at the farm to come and get her. At that time the telephone system was like that."

George married Laurie, Sarah Margeret on 15 Feb 1883 in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY. Sarah (daughter of Leaury, John and Mayville, Anna) was born on 17 Aug 1866 in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; died on 25 Jan 1960 in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; was buried in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Tombstone Photo: Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Ellenburg Corners Cemetery
• Census: 20 Jun 1870, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 02 Jun 1880, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 08 Jun 1900, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 1 Jun 1905, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 19 Apr 1910, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 01 Jun 1915, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 14 Jan 1920, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 23 May 1930, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 08 May 1940, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 10 Apr 1950, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY

Notes:

Name:
Spelling of "Margeret" comes from her signature on daughter, Pearl Ruby's birth certificate.

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• Census: 24 Oct 1850, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Laborer
• Census: 20 Jun 1870, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Farm Laborer
• Census: 02 Jun 1880, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Farm Laborer
• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Tombstone Photo: 2006, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Ellenburg Depot

Notes:

Tombstone Inscription:
Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep
From which none ever wakes to weep
a calm and undisturbed repose
unbroken by the last of foes

From the Plattsburgh Republican, December 22, 1894
"Ellenburg: ....Lewis Vanarnam was found dead at his residence Wednesday morning, he was in usual health the day before was seen in his house about 6 o'clock the evening previous, he did not retire as his remains were found on the floor. As he lives alone, nothing is known as to the cause or manner of his death, he was 58 years old, and has resided in Ellenburg from boyhood. Funeral on Friday at M.E. church."

Tombstone Photo:
The headstone on the left is probably Lewis' wife Mary Taft. The name has broken off but the year of death and age at death are the same as Mary and the location so close to Louis makes it likely. Her inscription reads, "[Mary / wife of / L. VANARMAN] / Died / June 7, 1887, / AE. 52 Yr's. / (NOTE: a bit of " L. VANARMAN" can be read)" His inscription reads, "Louis / VANARMAN / Died / Dec. 18, 1894 / AE. 62 Yrs. / Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep / From which none ever wakes to weep / a calm and undisturbed repose / unbroken by the last of foes /"

Lewis married Taft, MaryEllenburg, Clinton Co., NY. Mary (daughter of Taft, Gideon Jr and Huling, Elizabeth) was born on 26 Oct 1836 in Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT; died on 07 Jun 1887 in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; was buried in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Tombstone Photo: Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY; Ellenburg Corners Cemetery
• Census: 18 Oct 1850, Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT
• Census: 20 Jun 1870, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 02 Jun 1880, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY

John married Mayville, Anna. Anna (daughter of Mayville, Pierre/Patton and Eroux, Adeline) was born on 15 Aug 1837 in Canada; died on 07 Dec 1922 in Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 20 Jun 1870, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 1905, Franklin, Malone Co., NY
• Census: 23 Apr 1910, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 01 Jun 1915, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY
• Census: 14 Jan 1920, Ellenburg, Clinton Co., NY

Notes:

1880 Census - on the Ellenburg census, there is a servant/housekeeper named "Ann Laury", age 25 listed 4 households above her mother and daughter. The age is 10 years off, but this could simply be incorrect.

Census:
Listed as servant in the house of Martha P Soper