I am researching the Magoffin family. I was recently sleuthing the Mercer County, Kentucky and Pennsylvania clans.
The only William in the Magoffin line from the clan of Tullylish, County Down, Ireland, was the son of James Magoffin (1798-1879). James came to the USA in 1821 with his parents. He was a physician. He stayed in Mercer, PA, married Grace Elizabeth Mitcheltree, and was a prominent MD and citizen. He had 5 sons and 5 daughters. Although William James Magoffin is listed first and born about 1829, I have no other information on him. The age would be about right.
The father of the James mentioned above, moved to Kentucky to be nearer his twin brother, Beriah Magoffin, father of the Civil War governor. This grandfather of William, also named James Magoffin, lived in the Lexington, KY, area. They were apparently wealthy and known for generosity.
I'd love to hear what else you may know on down the line from William.
Thanks, Sami Jo