Centre Co.,Pennsylvania " Democrat" newspaper of October 27th, 1832. The Reverend James Sanks, all of Boggs TWP.

Evan was always known as E.R. Goodfellow and volunteered early in the Civil War. He joined the Eagle Guards; which became the 4th Regiment, PA, and served in Co. H. Later he served as 2nd Sergeant in the 45th PA. Became 2nd Lt. of Co D on 15 August, 1861 and was killed on the 2nd day of the Battle of the Wilderness 6 May, 1864. At the end of the fighting that day, General Grant went to his tent and cried like a baby. 17,000 Union troops were lost in the first two days and nothing much had been accomplished.

His younger brother, Andrew J. Goodfellow also served and was wounded at Cold Harbor. He recovered and after the war was married and had a family. His first son was named E.R. Goodfellow

Andrew served in the 45th Pennsylvania Reg., Co A, and was wounded at the battle of Cold Harbour 3 June, 1864, less than one montha after his brother E.R. had been killed at the battle of the Wilderness. He was promoted to Sargent 1December,1864, and was mustered out of the Army 17 July, 1865. He married and had a family and named his first son E. R. Goodfellow.
The 1880 Census lists his occupation as forgeman. The area had a lot of steel mills and iron works.