Ron, about '75 or '76 I was a welder working with C-E Natco in Gulport, Miss. I seem to recall building some steam drums for that project, but I never worked in the field.
As for taking you line on back, I would suggest using the census of your county or state. Tell me what you know about Mr. William O. Goodwin, including dates and places, and I will see if I can help. My good friend Jim Taylor is excellant in tracking down family lines also. You can e-mail me direct.
George