But according to the Wikipedia page John Goodenough's dad, Erwin Ramsdell Goodenough, was born in Brooklyn and the son of Ward Hunt Goodenough. The links suggest he stemmed from a family that emigrated to America in the 17th century.
All the above info I gave is from said Wikipedia page including the link. It's the reference (number 3) that the Wikipedia page for John's father gave.
I have not done any source work. I'm trusting Wikipedia here.
