Hello,
It is funny how one finds things. In 1919 finally an account of the alleged lost colony of Roanoke is found. I have never believed them to be lost. Ignored, abandoned, then when found, ignored and abandoned again. I digress.
http://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/mcpherson/mcpherson.htmlOnce you get to this letter, you will want to use your browser's search function to search for the name Goins. Note, I am only providing you with this as information as a clue.
I am sure you need to use variant names when searching for your ancestors before 1750. Imagine finding a Quin relative with his name spelled Ongnin.
Best of Luck to you all.
Allen