Results for subject term "The Moses and Anna Goodwin Home , #43 McClellan. <br />
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The Goodwins were known for their gracious hospitality and hosted a "neighbor party" each summer at their home. Moses Goodwin (1854-1923) was a local African American community leader who owned a bicycle repair and locksmith shop in Amherst town center. He was born in South Carolina and moved to Amherst after the Civil War along with many other African Americans. In 1891, Moses married Anna Reed (1869-1943), affectionately known throughout town as “Ma” Goodwin. She ran the “Colonial Inn,” a boarding house for Amherst College students and gained local fame for her cooking, especially apple pie. She also ran the Lanthram restaurant in the 20s. Moses and Anna had three daughters: Olive, Amy, and Ruth. In 1914, Moses Goodwin transferred ownership of the land and building to the trustees of the church. He remained extremely active in the church, serving as a trustee, treasurer, and benefactor of the A.M.E. Zion Church.<br />
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