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Timeline

Key events in the Goodman-Hofstätter family history, from the 1800s to today.

1842goodman

William Nicholas Goodman born in England

Born in Bristol, England. Son of Thomas Goodman and Maria (Mary).

1862goodman

William and Nathaniel emigrate to America

The Goodman brothers board the William Tapscott in Liverpool for a 42-day Atlantic crossing.

A sailing ship on the open Atlantic Ocean, 1860s (AI-generated illustration)
1882goodman

Goodman family moves to Arizona

William moves his family from Utah to Arizona, settling first in Mesa, then St. David.

Historical photograph of St. David pioneers
1885goodman

William Nicholas Goodman dies

Dies March 8 in St. David, Arizona, at age 43.

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George Nicholas Goodman born

Future five-term mayor of Mesa and founder of Apache Drug.

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Chandler townsite opens

Dr. A.J. Chandler's planned community holds its first land sale.

A dusty street in the early Chandler townsite, 1912 (AI-generated illustration)
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Dr. Clifford Goodman Sr. born

Born to George Nicholas Goodman. Future Chandler physician.

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Dr. Clifford Goodman Jr. born

Born to Dr. Clifford Goodman Sr. Future OB/GYN and MomDoc founder.

Earlene holding baby Clifford Jr.
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Binki (Clifford III) born

Clifford James Goodman III is born on November 17, 1971.

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Peter born

Peter Robert Hofstätter Goodman is born on November 13, 1973.

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Nick born

Earl Nicholas Goodman is born on November 21, 1975.

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Matthias born

Robert Matthias Karl Goodman is born on August 21, 1981.

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Dana born

Dana Susi Ana-lisa Clarice Goodman is born on November 23, 1983.

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Mikey born

Michael Christopher Stephen James Goodman is born on April 27, 1985.