• Goodwin Family

    This site contains genealogical information pertaining to the descendents of Major Samuel Goodwin and Elizabeth Willard, who settled Dresden (formerly Pownalborough), Maine, in the 1700's. Related families include Twycross, Johnson, Bailey, Bodfish, Goud, Bowman, Houdlette, and Lilly. Any corrections, additions, or further information greatly appreciated. You can contact me at skristiana @ yahoo.com
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Photo: Stephen Twycross Headstone

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Stephen Nymphas Twycross, the son of Robert Twycross and Lydia Goodwin, was born 8 Dec 1773 and died 11 May 1841.  He is buried in the Old Courthouse cemetery in Dresden, Maine.  He married Lydia Johnson in 1799 and Mary Bailey in 1812.

Headstone inscription:

Capt.
Stephen Twycross
Died
May 11, 1841
aet. 68

Birth information can be found in the Wiscasset, Maine Town and Vital Records, FHL US/CAN film 12309.  Actual text is “Stephan Nymphas 2nd son of Robert Twycross and Lydia his wife was born the 8th day of December 1773.”

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