Goodwin, John D. (John Daniel), 1829-1908,

John D. Goodwin was born in South Carolina on November 6, 1829. He came to California in 1850, prospecting for gold in Plumas County. He was elected County Clerk in 1859 and began to study law. In 1863, he became an attorney and formed a partnership with Creed Haymond. From 1865 to 1867, he represented Plumas County in the State Assembly. After 1867, he practiced law at Quincy, the county seat, until 1876 when he was appointed a district court judge.

From the description of John D. Goodwin correspondence, 1868-1875. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 768350751