Stella's Roots, Part 6

   Jim has been in contact with his new found cousin concerning his mother's biological family. Between the cousin's surgery and a car accident, their conversations have spread over several months.The cousin has not provided any new information directly related to his mother, Stella, but has shed new light on the family dynamics.
   Keep in mind, we are going on the assumption Stella's mother was Fannie Goins.  Prior to Stella's birth in 1920, Fannie already had four children: William C., Paul, Annie and B.W.  According to the 1920 census, Fannie was a widow. Her husband, Marlin Goins, died prior to 1920. So, the question remains, 'Who was Stella's father?' Unfortunately, that question will forever be unanswered.
   The cousin speculates Fannie probably died shortly after Stella was born.  Her father, B.W., was sent to live with Clay and Carrie Goins around the age of seven which coincides with Stella's birth.  The other children were sent to other places to live as well. Jim's mother eventually landed at the Vocational School for Girls in Tullahoma as a young child. 
   On a side note Carrie was Marlin Goins' sister who married their cousin, Clay Goins. Clay and Carrie had six children and all but one lived. The surviving child was mentally disabled. On the 1930 census B.W. and Carl(this may be William C. or Paul was misspelled on the 1920 census) were listed as nephews living with Clay and Carrie.
    The brother referred to as Dude( not sure whether he is the William C.or Paul) reportedly drank and was in and out of jail often. Jim remembered as a young boy, his parents visiting "Dude" at the jail in Chattanooga.  He and his wife had six children.  After their divorce, the children were put in an orphan home.
   Supposedly, Aunt Carrie documented the family births and deaths in her bible. If this bible still exists, it might answer a few of our questions!