Famous People with Name Goff

Goffredo Mameli            Origin/Culture/Country: Italian

Goffredo Mameli: was an Italian patriot, poet and writer, and a notable figure in the Italian Risorgimento. He is also the author of the lyrics of the current Italian national anthem.The achievements of Mameli's very short life are concentrated in only two years, during w

Irving Goff            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Irving Goff: was a member of the Communist Party USA and the Abraham Lincoln Battalion, a unit that volunteered to fight during the Spanish Civil War for the Popular Front. During World War II, he was a member of the American Office of Strategic Services, and was inst

Nathan Goff, Jr.            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nathan Goff, Jr.: was a member of the United States Congress from West Virginia, who also served briefly as United States Secretary of the Navy during the Rutherford B. Hayes administration.In 1865 Goff was admitted to the bar and established a legal practice, while also b

John William Goff            Origin/Culture/Country: American

John William Goff: was an American lawyer and politician from New York.In 1888, Goff was appointed as Assistant New York County District Attorney by D.A. John R. Fellows. In November 1890, Goff ran on the County Democracy (the Anti-Tammany Democrats at the time) ticket to s

Abe McGregor Goff            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Abe McGregor Goff: was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Idaho, most notably serving a term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He commenced practice in Moscow, Idaho the same year. From 1926 to 1934, he was prosecuting attorney for Latah County. He also work

Fade Goff            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Fade Goff: was a land agent and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented Georgetown in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1812 to 1818. He found that the role of land agent left him in a position of permanent financial obligation to his employers. He attempted to profit by other activities, such as operating a flour mill and an emigration office, without much success. In 1813, he was named coroner and clerk of the crown by William Townshend, colonial administrator. Goff also was named a justice of the peace and was appointed high sheriff in 1831. He was named to the colony's Council in 1832. He died at Erinvale in Lot 34 after a lengthy illness.