Ken,
After much searching, I found Ressie's parents, fortunately.
That tombstone you mentioned probably was, indeed, the tombstone of my ancestor, since he fought in the 10th Tennessee Infantry Co. A during the Civil War.
Could you perhaps tell me where you found the grave? I'd like to visit it.
P.S. Is your wife from the English branch of Goodmans in the Wayne/Lewis county area? According to Ron Goodman (
www.regoodman.com), there were two unrelated branches: one of English descent, and one of German descent, I think. If your wife is from the English one, I would be glad to share information about the family with her if she wants.
Thanks!
Janet